Join Nate and I as we enjoy a chat over some adult beverages. Nate discusses how it was to record this new Anberlin album, and moving forward with new singer Matty Mullins. How it's been to have new blood in the band and how that's reinvigorated the band. Nate also talks about how it was for him when the band decided to call it a day, and subsequen…

Carlin and Rebecca finish this run of on the shelf episodes with two hoppy beers. One tastes quite good, while the other ends up being disappointing. https://ia801605.us.archive.org/25/items/brewtal-battle-on-the-shelf-episode-60/Brewtal%20Battle%20-%20On%20The%20Shelf%20Episode%2060.mp3By Carlin

Join CC and I as we reminisce about the time we met in IN on the never-ending Trinity of Terror tour. How it was getting to do a package tour for so long, and the fun they would have with the other bands, including a bar hop that consisted of only chain restaurants. CC recounts some of the early days of BVB and the rough rise they had with other ba…

After the last episode produced some stinkers, Carlin and Rebecca turn their attention to a sour beer from New Jersey and a hoppy offering from Maryland. One of the two impresses. https://ia601604.us.archive.org/10/items/brewtal-battle-on-the-shelf-episode-59/Brewtal%20Battle%20-%20On%20The%20Shelf%20Episode%2059.mp3…

One beer for this episode is a hoppy offering from a Vermont brewery that has never been on the show before. The other is something creamy from a brewery Carlin and Rebecca have not tried any beers from in years. https://ia800305.us.archive.org/7/items/brewtal-battle-on-the-shelf-episode-58/Brewtal%20Battle%20-%20On%20The%20Shelf%20Episode%2058.mp3…

Join Tim and I for this quick chat as w discuss the Staind / Seether tour he just completed and how a versatile the shows ended up being in some instances from doing an acoustic set to a full band set. Tim also talks about getting into acting, being a bar owner and a brand ambassador and how he navigates wearing all those different hats and what he…

Join JJ and I as we chat before her show here in Grand Rapids about her latest EP, Best of Me Pt 1. How she came to the title's name, and what it means to her this far into her life and career, and if it was always going be a two parter. We also get into finding your why in life, and navigating the music industry and its overcharging landscape. JJ …

Carlin and Rebecca start a stint of on the shelf episodes featuring breweries that have never been featured on the podcast before. This first one features something crisp and clean along with a hoppy offering. https://ia801504.us.archive.org/22/items/brewtal-battle-on-the-shelf-episode-57_20240707/Brewtal%20Battle%20-%20On%20The%20Shelf%20Episode%2…

Join Mercedes and I as we have a quick chat leading up to the release of Kittie’s latest album, Fire. We talk getting to work with producer Nick Raskulinecz and the intangibles he brought to this album. Mercedes talks about how the band ended up on Sumerian Records, and the history they have had with Ash over their careers. We also talk about their…

Carlin and Rebecca found an interesting 3 Floyds variety pack, so they had to grab it for an episode. Hear how these hoppy beers pan out. https://ia903406.us.archive.org/7/items/brewtal-battle-pack-attack-episode-10/Brewtal%20Battle%20-%20Pack%20Attack%20Episode%2010.mp3By Carlin

Join Jay and I as we talk literally the day after the first single from Love Letter dropped. Jay discusses how the band came to be, how everything the band is doing with releases and video shoots and such is very intentional and done with purpose, but also just kinda happens without trying too hard. We also talk about why Jay chose to leave Defeate…

Carlin and Rebecca taste and evaluate two beers from their favorite Maryland breweries. https://ia803401.us.archive.org/3/items/brewtal-battle-currently-drinking-episode-4/Brewtal%20Battle%20-%20Currently%20Drinking%20Episode%204.mp3By Carlin

Join Scott and I as we dissect the lineup of the 2024 New England Metal and Hardcore Festival. Scott talks about some of his favorite up and coming bands that he's excited for people to see. How hard it is to build a yearly festival that honors the legacy acts while putting a spotlight on the newer bands. Scott also reflects on 25 years of putting …

Carlin and Rebecca end up tasting two local brews. One is very light and crisp, while the other is light and fruity. https://ia902200.us.archive.org/1/items/brewtal-battle-mystery-beers-episode-265/Brewtal%20Battle%20-%20Mystery%20Beers%20Episode%20265.mp3By Carlin

Join Esjay and I as we crack open a KittiePig NA beer and chat about the how this beer came to be. We get into how her and partner Morgan Lander of Kittie landed on making an NA beer, how they landed on Saskatoon Berries as part of their flavor profile and how working with Alien Ant Farm on their beer helped inform a lot of decisions the ladies mad…

Two more mystery beers are evaluated as one gives off a really odd aroma and the other is surprisingly tasty. https://ia800406.us.archive.org/34/items/brewtal-battle-mystery-beers-episode-264/Brewtal%20Battle%20-%20Mystery%20Beers%20Episode%20264.mp3By Carlin

Join Harrison and Scott of Capstan and I as we talk about the bands latest album, The Mosaic. We get into when the guys knew they wanted to make such an ambitious album, and where the album title came from and how that inspired the themes on the record. We also talk about the band deciding to self produce this album, how they found that experience …

With assistance from an employee from a local beer store, Carlin and Rebecca have secured more beers for blind tasting. Hear how this first pairing fares with the Brewtal Battle rating system. https://ia804706.us.archive.org/13/items/brewtal-battle-mystery-beers-episode-263/Brewtal%20Battle%20-%20Mystery%20Beers%20Episode%20263.mp3…

Hopwolves, you know what time it is... The bois talk shop with longtime friends, first time guests, LUI BROCH LARSEN, and CORNEALIUS QVIST of Copenhagen Metalcore outfit NOTHING NOBLE. We discuss Pissed Core, Bass Pro Shop, why their last album didn't land quite like they wanted it to in their neck of the woods, awkward American encounters, and so …

Reaching in to the beer cellar, Carlin and Rebecca pull out a beer that has been sitting for about 10 years and one for just over a year. Hear how these two pan out. https://ia800400.us.archive.org/29/items/brewtal-battle-cellar-dive-episode-25/Brewtal%20Battle%20-%20Cellar%20Dive%20Episode%2025.mp3By Carlin

Join Jordan and I as we catch up with Jordan after his last appearance on the podcast, and really tackle some of the bigger questions like does Whitney Houston really have as many hits as people claim she does? Jordan and I open up about our individual journeys through therapy and even some non traditional ways that have allowed us to find healing …

Join Doc and I as we talk about being far away from families and in Doc's case how it's been to navigate the loss of his parents over the last few years. We also discuss the Ex Man Podcast, and the journey he's been on with the show. If he's ever looked at it more as a chore than a creative outlet given his super busy touring schedule, as well as i…

Carlin and Rebecca taste one of their best on the shelf episode pair of brews with a solid hazy and a very good fruited sour. https://ia600405.us.archive.org/11/items/brewtal-battle-on-the-shelf-episode-56/Brewtal%20Battle%20-%20On%20The%20Shelf%20Episode%2056.mp3By Carlin

Carlin and Rebecca dig in to a hoppy beer from a New England brewery and a fruited sour from one of their favorites for the style. https://ia904602.us.archive.org/20/items/brewtal-battle-on-the-shelf-episode-55/Brewtal%20Battle%20-%20On%20The%20Shelf%20Episode%2055.mp3By Carlin

Carlin and Rebecca try a baseball themed lager and an imperial IPA that harkens back to the days of the IBU wars. https://ia800300.us.archive.org/6/items/brewtal-battle-on-the-shelf-episode-54/Brewtal%20Battle%20-%20On%20The%20Shelf%20Episode%2054.mp3By Carlin

Join Andrew and I as we get into all things going on in his world as of now. Andrew shares the details as to what is going on in Dance Gavin Dance with former vocalist Tillian being out of the band now. What the guys have planned for the future of the band, how exciting it is to approach the band from this renewed sense of excitement, and if we cou…

Hopwolves, you know what time it is... The bois talk shop with new friends KYLE MAZLIK, DAN NELSON, and JEREMY HARLAN of Atlanta's SUNMANCER. We discuss how Sunmancer came to be, Kyle's days in Broadcast the Nightmare, Dan's birthday at the Gathering of the Juggalos, Jeremy's affinity for Dean guitars, and that's just the tip of the pint glass! Thi…

Join Miles and I as we talk about Fastball's decades long career, even getting into a bit of guitar talk as I have Miles share the story of recording their song "The Way" and the diverse guitar tones on it. Miles shares how it has been seeing the change in his home of Austin, TX over the last few years, and how it was when the band was coming up in…

Large distribution breweries are the focus of this on the shelf episode as Carlin and Rebecca taste two hoppy brews in twelve ounce cans. https://ia600306.us.archive.org/26/items/brewtal-battle-on-the-shelf-episode-53/Brewtal%20Battle%20-%20On%20The%20Shelf%20Episode%2053.mp3By Carlin

Join Lochie and I as we talk about some of the funny criticism of the band from a fan online. We also talk about recent tooth issues we both have suffered. Lochie opens up about the bands latest album, staying true to the bands vision of what they wanted to achieve with pushing their sound in new areas, while also honing in on what they’ve done pre…

Carlin and Rebecca took a trip to a beer store they have not been to in a while and grabbed some interesting new offerings. First up is from a German inspired brewery and the second is from a brewery well known for milkshake IPAs. https://ia800300.us.archive.org/12/items/brewtal-battle-on-the-shelf-episode-52/Brewtal%20Battle%20-%20On%20The%20Shelf…

Join Sam and I in this epic conversation as we get into the nuances of the podcastsing world. How it's been for the Drinks With Johnny crew from the shows inception to now. Changing how they release episodes, and how Sam joined the show as the booker for the show as well as now being a co host on the show. Sam and I get into some wrestling talk, ho…

Carlin and Rebecca taste a very light and low ABV beer with fruit and a dark high ABV barrel aged beer. https://ia800304.us.archive.org/30/items/brewtal-battle-currently-drinking-episode-3/Brewtal%20Battle%20-%20Currently%20Drinking%20Episode%203.mp3By Carlin

Join Keith and I as we chat about his upcoming solo album, Infinity Now. We dissect his writing process and how he's able to compartmentalize who a song should be for. We get into what it would mean for Keith to find success as a solo artist, delve more into some of the lyrical inspirations for record, including how an ayahuasca trip helped Keith p…

The city of Havre De Grace, Maryland hosted its first beer festival and Carlin and Rebecca were in attendance. Hear about how it went and how the beers tasted. https://ia800300.us.archive.org/20/items/brewtal-battle-havre-de-hops-beer-event/Brewtal%20Battle%20-%20Havre%20De%20Hops%20Beer%20Event.mp3By Carlin

Hopwolves, you know what time it is... The bois dive into their favorites from the 1st quarter of 2024. This week's Beverage Breakdowns include DRAUGHT STOUT (4.2%) from Guinness (Todd's Pick) and HONDURAS, 18 RABBIT from Needmore Coffee Roasters (Arie's Pick). After the episode make sure to jam our favorite tracks from our favorite Q1 albums/EPs H…

Join Sebastian "Ghostkid" Biesler and I as we catch up on each others lives from the last time he was on the podcast a few years back. We get into the growth of Ghostkid, both in a visual aspect as well as the musical side of things. How the journey of finding himself has been, and how the new album is a bit of a concept album and some of the bigge…

In this episode, Carlin and Rebecca try one beer inspired by Rebecca’s favorite type of cake and a beer packed to the gills with fruit. https://ia800208.us.archive.org/8/items/brewtal-battle-on-the-shelf-episode-51/Brewtal%20Battle%20-%20On%20The%20Shelf%20Episode%2051.mp3By Carlin

Join Ray and I as we talk about his solo EP, "Heartbreak Feels Good In A Place Like This", and how he sort of carried on his long running instagram story joke for the video of "I'm Not Ryan Gosling". What it was like to film some of the video in public around LA, and how the ep came about. Ray opens up about his sobriety, what the future holds for …

The final three gifted near beers are tasted and they do not disappoint. It seems this portion of the industry is on the rise. https://ia600208.us.archive.org/21/items/brewtal-battle-beer-mail-episode-27/Brewtal%20Battle%20-%20Beer%20Mail%20Episode%2027.mp3By Carlin

Carlin and Rebecca received a gift of six new non-alcoholic beers recently. In this episode, they sit down to try the first three. https://ia600202.us.archive.org/11/items/brewtal-battle-beer-mail-episode-26/Brewtal%20Battle%20-%20Beer%20Mail%20Episode%2026.mp3By Carlin

Hopwolves, you know what time it is... The bois talk shop with Death Metal Gypsy GABE MANGOLD of ENTERPRISE EARTH. We discuss how EE wrote the majority of Death: An Anthology together as a band in Lake Tahoe, unintentionally championing early year releases, which classic 90s rap track had influences on the album, and that's just the tip of the pint…

Hopwolves, you know what time it is... The bois talk shop with SEE YOU NEXT TUESDAY's mastermind Drew Slavik and walking party WRECKLESS LIFE. We get into liking weird metal, perfect circle pit venues, tracks being too loud, how RELAPSES (out now via GOOD FIGHT MUSIC) came to fruition, relinquishing creative control, and trying to make Relapses Fes…

Join Tim and surprise guest Ken and I as we talk about the latest Austrian Death Machine album, Quad Brutal. How hard it’s been for Tim to continue writing songs based on Arnold Schwarzenegger one liners. We also touch on Tim working with his wife, who makes an appearance on the album, and how it was working with her, and helping her learn to do mo…

Two beers in black cans. One with an important past for Carlin and one that speaks to some of Rebecca’s favorite flavor profiles. https://ia800208.us.archive.org/33/items/brewtal-battle-on-the-shelf-episode-50/Brewtal%20Battle%20-%20On%20The%20Shelf%20Episode%2050.mp3By Carlin

Join Nick and I as we have a quick chat about the first new Job For A Cowboy album in 10 years, Moon Healer. We get into it being a direct companion to Sun Eater, when the band knew that was the direction they wanted to explore. Nick and I talk about coming back to JFAC after a long hiatus, and what the band means to him now, as well as the lasting…

From the looks of the two beers for this episode, things could go poorly. But are looks deceiving in this instance? https://ia601309.us.archive.org/32/items/brewtal-battle-mystery-beers-episode-262/Brewtal%20Battle%20-%20Mystery%20Beers%20Episode%20262.mp3By Carlin

Hopwolves, you know what time it is... After a long journey, we finally make it to EPISODE 100! Such a surreal moment for us as we discuss how we're feeling about this milestone, the direction of the show moving forward, and, of course, beer and metal bayybbee. Cheers to E100, hopwolves! Thank you for coming on this journey with us. This week's Bev…

Join Nathanael and I as we kick things off talking about a rather wild incident that took place at one of their recent shows on tour. Nathanael talks about how Archers has navigated being a band for almost 10 years and finally seeing a lot of growth in the last handful of years, how the band has honest communication with one another about their goa…

This time Carlin and Rebecca end up tasting a fruited sour and a hoppy brew from local breweries. Listen to find out how they taste. https://ia600205.us.archive.org/1/items/brewtal-battle-mystery-beers-episode-261/Brewtal%20Battle%20-%20Mystery%20Beers%20Episode%20261.mp3By Carlin