Zack Roskop is the owner of Knox Brew Tours and he's embarking on a brew tour of magnificent proportions - 76 breweries in 21 days! Zack joins Chas and Mike on this episode of At The Hops to talk about this upcoming tour of every brewery in Tennessee, and how you can be a part of the action by way of Facebook or one of the tour's after parties! Che…

Okay, we know that Christmas is officially over but the holiday spirit at At The Hops goes on indefinitely. To prove it, here is our latest beer and music filled holiday podcast. Chas and Mike kick off the show with the lowdown on winter warmers and a close look at the Dark Horse 4 Elf winter warmer from Dark Horse Brewing Company. Chas relates his…

Chas and Mike give a special toast to singer/songwriter and altogether renaissance man Leonard Cohen. Powered by two featured brews including a black IPA Dark Matter from Blackstone Brewery and an imperial stout Bang from Prairie Artisan Ales, Chas and Mike check out the Top 6 Leonard Cohen songs according to listeners. Chas gives us the lowdown on…

Chas and Mike are back with beer filled tribute to musician Leon Russell. We take a look the Top 6 Leon Russell songs while sampling Founders Brewing Pale Joe - a pale ale brewed with coffee, and check out a new beer creation from Corsair Distillery and Black Abbey Brewing called Wildfire. Mike gets the lowdown on the history of pale ales and IPA's…

Chas and Mike are back with more music and beer. Recorded during historic game 7 of the 2016 World Series, this episode includes some baseball innuendo as we investigate Dubbels and Tripels in the world of beer. Chas and Mike check out 2 beers including Snake Handler from Good People Brewing in Birmingham, Alabama and the ETF Callan BBA Belgian Dub…

Film director Bill Streeter joins Chas E and Mike Mitchell to talk about his independent film "St Louis Brews" - a documentary about the dramatic history and future of the craft beer industry in St. Louis. Bill gives us the lowdown about his film as well as an overview of some of the best breweries in St Louis. Chas and Mike dabble in some sour bee…

It’s a jam packed craft beer, musical extravaganza on this week’s At The Hops. We’ve got superstar musicians AnneMarie Neff and Ken Grandjean. The music dynamic duo return to our studio to share some stories from their last tour of Ireland and talk about their upcoming return to the UK. AnneMarie and Ken give us two amazing performances including A…

This week Mike and Chas take on two heavyweights. First, it's the Kabong Triple IPA from Devil's Backbone Brewing Company. With an ABV of 11.1, this is one serious high gravity beer that could take Mike and Chas to the limits of their beer tasting abilities. And if you've ever wondered about the mysteries of high gravity, we'll dive into that subje…

It's a virtual Valentines hangover episode. Chas and Mike are back with more beer tasting, original music and talk. This episode we check out the Special Double Cream Stout from Bell's Brewing in Kalamazoo, Michigan. We also have a bonus round of Small Town Brewery's Not Your Father's Root Beer, and in honor of Valentines check out the Top 6 most r…

We're back! Mike and Chas have returned after a 6 month hiatus bringing you more music and more beer tasting. Today we're checking out a special brew from Blue Pants Brewery in Madison, Alabama. It's sweet...it's savory...it's based on an American classic - the Pinstripe Peanut Butter and Jelly Stout. Who would have thought you could change a sandw…

It's a special episode of At The Hops Podcast as we celebrate our 100th episode. Chas E. and Mike Mitchell take us on a special musical journey featuring the many singer/songwriter artists we've featured the past three years. This episode's Top 6 features the top Songs of the Century according to the Recording Industry Of America, and Jack stops by…

Hey, we’re back, and just in time for Memorial Day! After a few weeks of packing, unpacking and moving, Mike Mitchell and Chas E are back with a new episode of At The Hops and a special Memorial Day theme. On this week’s episode we crack open three beers recommended by MicroBeerClub.com including the Redfeather Session IPA from Black Raven Brewing …

Chas E takes us on a historical journey of Top 6 hits with a little help from A.C. and Adia K. First, we focus on some golden oldies and turn back the hands of time to preview what songs were burning the charts in 1978 and 1990. Then we fast forward straight to 2015 to hear just how much things have changed with today's hit makers. Chas also gives …

Film director Denny Tedesco joins Chas E to give more insight into the trials and tribulations of creating his documentary film the Wrecking Crew . Denny will be present for a special screening of the Wrecking Crew this week in Nashivlle at the Belcourt. Of course Chas and Mike Mitchelll will also be there to give At The Hops listenerst the live ex…

Singer/songwriter Tom Whall joins Chas E. and Mike Mitchell for more rounds of original music and beer tasting. Originally from Maryland, Tom Whall came to Nashville after studying drums and percussion at the Baldwin Conservatory of Music in Ohio. Today he's making waves in Music City as a singer/songwriter as well as a percussionist. Tom plays thr…

Chas E and Mike Mitchell check out Denny Tedesco's film The Wrecking Crew. The Wrecking Crew pays tribute to the group of 1960's studio musicians who played on some of pop music's most important recordings, including the Beach Boys, Sonny & Cher, the Monkees, the Byrds, and Nancy Sinatra to name a few. And you thought the Monkees themselves played …

Supergroup Dream Aria is #1 ranked on Reverb Nation and have over 15,000 fans on Facebook, and this week singer Ann 'Aria' Burstyn joins Chas E from Toronto to talk about the band's origins, future and its amazing eclectic sound. You'll hear the story of how members Don Stagg, Andrew Berezowsky, Garry Flint, and Ann Burstyn found each other and sta…

Chas E and Mike Mitchell are all about reviewing this week including everything from books to music to beer. Chas and Mike begin the show with a close look at John Densmore's auto-biographical book Riders On The Storm including a Top 6 countdown of the greatest Doors albums. Next up we have a very special review of Cherie Currie's latest album Reve…

Singer/songwriter AnneMarie Neff joins Mike Mitchell and Chas E with banjo accompanist extraordinaire Ken Grandjean. AnneMarie has recently released a fantastic EP called "Brand New Day" and she and Ken perform the title track as well as "One Penny Two Penny" before venturing on their tour of Ireland. Ken also performs his instrumental "Shenandoah …

Singer/songwriter Emily Earle joins Chas E and Mike Mitchell on this week's At The Hops for some music and some beer tasting. Emily Earle is a name you may know. You may have seen her on The Voice, on tour with Steve Earle, or "busking" in the subways of New York - we'll explain "busking" on the show. At any rate, you'll love her classic, Americana…

This week Chas E and Mike Mitchell consult their buddy Jack about Session Beers and taste the Session IPA "Pinner Throwback IPA" from Oskar Blues Brewery. And to keep us honest, we also try a standard IPA - the "Trickster IPA" from Black Raven Brewing. We keep the session theme rolling with the Top 6 Session Musicians and a look at some famous Sess…

Singer/songwriter/comedian Steve Goodie joins Chas and Mike for some hysterical songs and a bit of Imperial Ale tasting. Steve Goodie performs his famous Tom Petty parody known as the "Pedley," and a new song dedicated to the app Tinder. We also listen to his famous "Nascar Song" from his classic cd "Stupid Country." Jack gives us the lowdown on Im…

Mike and Chas E take an in depth look at winter warmers with a taste of the Ill Tempered Gnome Winter Ale from Oakshire Brewing. In honor of Valentines we count the Top 6 songs written with women’s names in the title and create our own Valentines song in a round of Random Song. We also check out a special brew of Puget Soundkeeper Octopus Ink black…

Mike and Chas E take an in depth look at barleywines and check out Snowbeard Barleywine from Wiseacre Brewing in Memphis, Tennessee. We also continue our look at this year’s Grammy awards and have a Top Six list featuring the Top Six Copyright Infringements. Singer/songwriter Luke Amelang’s 2014 live At The Hops performance is revisited and we chec…

Mike and Chas E take an in depth look at amber ales and check out Angry Redhead from Mayday Brewery in Memphis, Tennessee. We also begin our look at this year’s Grammy awards with a preview of the Best American Roots nominations and have a live performance of "Red Hair Gray" from our own Mike Mitchell.…

Writer Dustin Driver joins Chas E and Mike to discuss his article for AskMen.com on Beer and Fitness. Mike and Chas check out the Ananda IPA from Wiseacre Brewing and the Mocha Death from Iron House Brewing. New performances from both Mike and Chas and a new Top 6 featuring musical comebacks.

Chas E and Mike Mitchell continue to celebrate the holidays with music, beer and a curious home remedy to nullify the effects of alcohol. Its a New Years themed episode featuring resolution talk, a Top 6 of Auld Lang Syne recordings, the year in review, and holiday/winter beer tasting of the Snow Blind doppelbock from Starr Hill Brewery and the Hop…

Chas E and Mike Mitchell continue to celebrate the holidays with more music and more holiday beers. This week is also part 1 of a special experiment in which Chas and Mike try out a home remedy for mitigating the effects of alcohol. Holiday beers featured on this show include New Belgium Brewery’s Frambozen and Nuclear Winter from Finch Brewery. We…

Chas E and Mike Mitchell get you in the holiday spirit as we span all things Christmas - from best to worst. Of course everything is great with music and beer and we check out two winter beers including the Christmas Ale from Schlafly Brewing and Ginger Bread Head from Shipyard Brewing Company; and hear tracks from our favorite Christmas album - Ac…

Singer/songwriter Matt Prater brings his authentic country sound to this weeks episode, as he joins Chas E and Mike Mitchell to chat about his latest CD "Mountain." Matt shares with us two great tracks from this CD including the title track and "Back On The Wagon." Matt also gives us the lowdown on his current recording project which we will be hea…

Chas E takes a look back at some of our previous singer/songwriter guests, as we revisit interviews and performances from Kevin Masch, Jennifer Friend and Stacey K. Black. Chas also checks out a perfect new beer for those cold winter days - the Scorched Hooker from Calf Killer Brewing in Sparta, Tennessee.…

Mike Mitchell and Chas E are in the holiday spirit with some great beer and music suggestions for Thanksgiving. First off, we hit the music side and revisit one of our favorite At The Hops artists - the one and only Kristen Cothron. After all it ain’t Autumn until you’ve listened to her tune "Fall." Okay, it may not be about the season, but it’s st…

Mike Mitchell and Chas E are back with 3 more beers , 3 more original songs from Nashville artists, and 2 (thats right 2) Top 6 lists to tantalize your intellect. Okay, we’re exaggerating on the intellect thing, but we promise you a great time. First off, Mike and Chas take on a controversial Top 6 of the Top Douche Bags in Country Music. How could…

Greg Troyan and Stephen Smith lead Nashville’s premiere glam rock band Lipstick, and on this week’s episode they join Chas E and Mike Mitchell for some more original music and beer tasting. Greg Troyan had a vision to create a rock experience that embraced the sounds of classic rock and evolved the hair rock phenomena into a more current sound. Tog…

Singer/songwriter Derek Thomas joins Chas E and Mike Mitchell all the way from sunny California to chat about his love for the surf and, of course, his love of music. Derek and his band Skyline Drive have recently released their album "Beyond The Trestles" and Derek gives us some insight into the inspirations behind his Americana sound be it salty …

Singer/songwriter George Irwin is a perfect guest for At The Hops, because not only is he a wiz at brewing up some great Americana sounds, he can brew some great beer as well! George joins Chas E and Mike Mitchell this week to check out three craft beers from Cool Springs Brewery, and play some of his original music. George Irwin has a sound that b…

Singer/songwriter Mike Mason is modern yet classic - edgy yet smooth - humorous yet poetic. His modern style takes the singer/songwriter experience into the 21st century and he joins Chas E and Mike Mitchell for some music talk, craft beer tasting and fantastic live performances. Mike is a regular performer in the Nashville area often seen at the B…

Singer/songwriter and guitarist extraordinaire Buck Brown joins Chas E and Mike Mitchell for some great songs, music talk and three rounds of craft beer tasting. Buck has worked with some fantastic musicians and has stories about everyone from Nils Lofgren to Ringo Starr. Buck also shares with us three blazing, live performances of his own original…

Well, due to some rescheduling we lost our guest for this week, but no worries…we still have a great show with music and, of course, beer! Tonight Chas E and Mike Mitchell check out two beer recommendations from microbeerclub.com including the Expo Series Noble Hop from NoLi Brewhouse and Harvest Moon Ale from Snoqualmine Falls Brewing Company. We …

Chas E. heads to Paris, France for a special edition of At The Hops. We visit the club Culture Rapide, which hosts one of the best open mice in Paris. Chas gives us a taste of the various artists featured at Culture Rapide and does a special interview with French artist Cypres. Cypres shares his insights on songwriting and two tracks from his lates…

Chas E. and Mike Mitchell are back with more music and more beer tasting. This week's episode features original performances by your own At The Hops hosts - Chas and Mike, including a new rendition of Mike Mitchell's "Claudia." We have two craft beers this week, including the Brookside Pale Lager from Roslyn Brewery and the special Black Belle Impe…

Singer/songwriter Andy Gassaway joins Chas E and Mike Mitchell from San Diego, California. Andy has three full length albums and one EP to his name. Andy talks about his songwriting process as well as recording process and influences. Andy also shares two of his songs including "There Goes My Train" and "Silver Sound." We also check out two craft b…

The old gang is back! Chas E, Mike Mitchell and Adia K are together again with a Back To School special and the curriculum is music and beer. We check out three beers including the Canopus India Style Wheat Ale from Ecliptic Brewing, Gigantic IPL from Gigantic Brewing and the Organic Chocolate Stout from Sam Smith Brewery. Also, we have great music…

Chas E takes us on a tour of some segments that did not make it to our summer episodes of At The Hops. Its a mix of beer, controversy, more controversy and some Beatles trivia. Of course, there are some awesome live performances as well! Beers featured include the Hopjack IPA from Blackstone Brewery, the Organic Chocolate Stout from Sam Smith and t…

Chas E takes a look back at some classic episodes of At The Hops with interviews and performances from guests Don Hillaker, Eric Stuart, and Bedhed and Blondy.

Chas E takes a look back at the first three episodes of At The Hops with interviews and performances by our first three guests - Mike Mitchell, Keith Harden and Harlan Pease.

Chas E and Mike Mitchell bring America's favorite pastime into this week's episode with a special Top 6 of the greatest baseball songs of all time. And, as always, there is plenty of original music and beer in the mix as we check out three selections from from microbeerclub.com including the Summer Pale Ale from Port Brewing, the Good Life Descenda…

Chas E, Mike Mitchell, Adia K and special guest AC continue their special family edition of At The Hops featuring music, beer, smoothies and the special feature - "My Three Songs." If you are not familiar with "My Three Songs," go download Part 1 right now! Today we continue with Mike and AC's selections for "My Three Songs," and check out more cra…

Chas E, Mike Mitchell, Adia K and special guest AC gather for a special family edition of At The Hops featuring music, beer and smoothies. Thats right! Smoothies! As always, we have some great original music and also a special music discussion - My Three Songs. Each member of our distinguished panel brings three songs to the table for discussion. O…

What’s the hottest summer song of 2014? Thats the big musical question we tackle on this episode of At The Hops. Adia K joins Chas E and Mike Mitchell to check out candidates for 2014’s Summer Song. We also taste three, amazing beers from Terrapin Beer Company in Athens, Georgia, including the Moonray Chocolate Orange Weizenbock, the Guano Loco Anc…