Best Brittany Leigh Walker Podcasts (2024)

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HAD 245 - Cider Revisit 1:41:15

29d ago1:41:15

1:41:15

I think this episode is out of season, it’s not the Fall, it’s not even Spring yet, why are we drinking Cider? Maybe we are just in the mood for something crisp today, or maybe we just want to rediscover this old style that has been around for centuries. Join us and we’ll see if a cider a day keeps the doctor away, as we Have a Drink. Hosted on Aca…

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HAD 244 - Alsace Wine 1:41:49

2M ago1:41:49

1:41:49

Alsace is a region in France, or is it Germany? It’s on the border of the two so I assume there has never been any dispute about that. Is this a French wine with German influences, or a German wine disguised as French? I doubt we’ll answer that, but I’m sure we’ll learn something along the way, and I’m also sure we’ll Have a Drink. Hosted on Acast.…

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HAD 243 - Bottled Water 2:03:12

3M ago2:03:12

2:03:12

What’s this . . Vodka? Gin? Zima? No, it’s time to talk about water. I don’t know how I feel about drinking this. Do you know what fish do in this? Well, at least it’s in bottles, that’s bound to be better, right? Well probably not. We’ll get into that and why this took off like it did. So get ready to hydrate and join us as we Have a Drink Hosted …

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HAD 242 - Bacardi 1:57:44

4M ago1:57:44

1:57:44

Podfading is defined as to stop podcasting all of a sudden without notice. So sorry about that, but we are back with what I believe Webster defines as “a real humdinger.” We are beginning the story of Bacardi. Do you think you know about this staple of liquor shelves, I’m willing to bet you don’t. So relax as we begin to peel back the layers of thi…

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HAD 241 - Egg Drinks 1:11:03

7M ago1:11:03

1:11:03

I think we have forgotten what the show is about. It’s called Have a Drink, not “Have some Eggs . . .” although that does sound tasty. Today we are talking about egg drinks, and no we aren’t drinking raw eggs. Instead we are going to talk about how you can incorporate eggs into your drinks. So grab some nog, or maybe some sort of fizz, and join us …

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HAD 240 - Bock to the Future II: Judgement Day 1:28:46

8M ago1:28:46

1:28:46

We have been feeling nostalgic lately and revisiting a lot of old topics lately, or at least realizing how much was left out before. So today we say, “I’ll be bock” and revisit that delicious spring beer. Sure, it’s not the season, but Bock season is more of a state of mind anyway. We’ll go over this early beer and figure out why there are so many …

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HAD 239 - Drunk People 1:25:49

8M ago1:25:49

1:25:49

Today we are talking about drinking. Yes I know, we usually do, but we are going to talk about people who really put their livers in it. We don’t want to glorify over drinking on the show, but honestly, some of these stories are truly insane and deserve to be told. So come along as we tell you some tales, and maybe join us as we, have a drink Hoste…

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HAD 238 - Brewing Water 1:33:25

8M ago1:33:25

1:33:25

So barley, malt, and hops are all the important parts of beer, and they get all the attention, but equally important is water. Yes, it’s two parts hydrogen, one part oxygen, but it’s more complex than that, especially when it comes to brewing. So we’ll see just how water can change what you drink. So stay hydrated today as we Have a Drink. Hosted o…

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HAD 236 - Sake Series 2: Nigori Boogaloo 1:42:08

9M ago1:42:08

1:42:08

We return today to sake, to those clear crisp beverages . . . or are we gonna muddy the waters. Well, cloudy them anyway. What makes them so cloudy and how does it change the flavor of sake. We’ll get into that and more as we have a drink on this episode, Sake 2: Nigori Boogaloo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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HAD 235 - Carlsberg 1:30:26

10M ago1:30:26

1:30:26

Today we go deep underground to talk about . . . Oh Carlsberg. . . That makes more sense than an episode about the Carlsbad Caverns. Quick, someone start a new script. We need to talk about this Danish brewery and how they grew to the goliath they are today, and certainly nothing about the captain reef you can find in Carlsbad. So find a pilsner, o…

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HAD 234 - Japanese Whisky 1:49:55

11M ago1:49:55

1:49:55

We are going to talk about some of the best Scotch-style whiskeys in the world, Japanese whiskeys. Have we done some of this before, sure, but we are better now and can ask the hard-hitting questions. Like, does Japan have the peat for this? Apparently so, but do they even use it? Join us as we go through the history of this newer whisky style and …

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HAD 233 - Sake Series - Early History and Junmai 2:49:39

11M ago2:49:39

2:49:39

It’s time for our new series for the year, and it’s the year of Sake! Yes, we discussed it before, but we are going in deep now and much like Sake brewing, it’s going to take a couple of tries before it’s all done. Today we are going very far into the way-back machine, but we are also discussing one of the variants of sake, Junmai. Get ready for th…

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HAD 232 - Tiki Culture (Tiki drinks 2: Electric Boogaloo) 1:51:48

1y ago1:51:48

1:51:48

Buckle up gang, it’s time for Tiki Drinks 2: Electric Boogaloo. We got deeper into the culture of tiki drinks this time. How those tiki bars started popping up, and how the drink lasted long enough to see the trend leave and come back. So, make sure you have your Hawaiian shirt from the last episode, and join us as we Have a Drink. Hosted on Acast.…

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HAD 231 - Tiki Liquors and Cocktails 2:08:25

1y ago2:08:25

2:08:25

Today’s episode has a dress code. Only board shorts and Hawaiian shirts allowed. We are talking about Tiki Drinks today, so it feels like you should get in the mood. Will this episode only be about kitsch, or is there more to these strong sweet concoctions? Well, make sure you have your cocktail umbrella ready, and join us as we Have a Drink. Hoste…

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HAD 230 - Matt's Brewing 1:39:59

1y ago1:39:59

1:39:59

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Justin Frasure, Casey Price, Brittany Walker, Christopher Walker

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HAD 229 - Dom Perignon 1:35:24

1+ y ago1:35:24

1:35:24

Let’s get fancy tonight, hire a string quartet, and grab a canape from the cocktail servers. We are talking about Dom Pérignon, that fanciest of Champagnes. What is it that makes this bubbly wine so expensive? Well, put on a coat and tails, and we’ll get to the bottom of this exclusive drink, so if you have the means . . . Have a drink. Hosted on A…

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HAD 228 - Mama Juana 1:40:01

1+ y ago1:40:01

1:40:01

What is Mama Juana . . . no seriously, what is it? My first thought was it was going to be some sort of maple syrup, or maybe some other name for marajuana. But that makes it a good topic since it gives us a chance to learn about it. So join us as we figure this out, and if we can find any, have a drink. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m…

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HAD 227 - Scotch Series-Islay 1:27:16

1+ y ago1:27:16

1:27:16

Today we are opening with a quote from an expert on today's topic. “All my life I’ve avoided Europe, and it’s multitudes of terribleness, but it turns out, much to my surprise, there is actually one place in Europe that is worth seeing. These tiny islands off the coast of Scotland, where God’s chosen elixirs are distilled, barreled, and prepared fo…

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HAD 226 - Malort 1:11:39

1+ y ago1:11:39

1:11:39

It’s… Malort. Why, Chicago? Why? Disclaimer: there are f-bombs and things went off the rails in this whole episode. We’re blaming the Malort. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Justin Frasure, Casey Price, Brittany Walker, Christopher Walker

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HAD 225 - Caffeine in Beverages 1:39:42

1+ y ago1:39:42

1:39:42

In today’s episode, we’re all jacked up on Mountain Dew! It’s all about caffeine today, and hopefully we can focus and stop vibrating to talk about this episode. We will talk about what it goes into, and how it affects us. So don’t grab a Four loko, because that’s illegal, but we’ll still have a drink. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor…

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HAD 224 - Weird Beer Critters 1:34:30

1+ y ago1:34:30

1:34:30

We are talking about beer critters today, and while that might make us sound like country Yokels, it’s hard to find another way to describe the collection of Yeasts and bacterias that will fill up today’s show. So yeah, turns out these bumpkins have had some book-learnin’. So grab a wild ale or some sort of sour, and join us as we have a drink. Hos…

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HAD 223 - Oktoberfest Zinzinnati 2022 1:08:19

1+ y ago1:08:19

1:08:19

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Justin Frasure, Casey Price, Brittany Walker, Christopher Walker

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HAD 222 - Mendoza Wine 1:13:08

1+ y ago1:13:08

1:13:08

We are back in Argentina for another wine episode. This time we focus on . . . Mendoza. What do these grapes have that others in the region don’t? Probably the terroir, it’s usually the terroir. So get ready for your wine mouth because we are going to be having a drink. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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HAD 221 - Scotch Series 4-Blended Scotch 1:08:02

1+ y ago1:08:02

1:08:02

We make our way back to the land of Scotland, which region will we discuss today . . . all of them, I guess. We are talking about blending Scotch today. Does that mean we are talking about inferior products today? No, but we’ll get into that today, and maybe a little more. So relax and grab a Scotch, or maybe two, maybe put them together, and join …

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HAD 220 - Moonshine 1:51:21

1+ y ago1:51:21

1:51:21

“Just some good old podcasters . . . Never meanin’ no harm . . .” Okay, we got that out of our system, we are talking about moonshine today. The history might be a little sketchy, but if the Scotch and Bourbon episodes have taught us anything, it’s that most of the great distillers didn’t necessarily have the most legal starts. We can’t tell you to…

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HAD 219 - Australian Sparkling Ale 2:09:35

2y ago2:09:35

2:09:35

It turns out Foster’s isn’t Australian for beer. It’s actually Japanese for “we own this beer now.” And that’s fine because Australia has its own distinct beer it can call it’s own, the Australian Sparkling Ale. We’ll discuss that today, and maybe an Australian brewery if we can find the time. So grab your knife, no that’s not a knife this is a . .…

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HAD 218 - Pepsi Challenge 39:10

2y ago39:10

39:10

Advertising is a powerful tool to get people to consume your goods. How much of why we buy things is because of taste, and how much of it is just how it was marketed. In the spirit of this let's take the Pepsi challenge. So we'll do a non-alcoholic blind taste test. So, join us as we caffeinate and have a drink. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva…

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HAD 217 - Bloody Mary & Michelada 1:13:01

2y ago1:13:01

1:13:01

Today’s episode is terrible, it’s about a gross drink that no one should . . . Bob, I’m revoking your intro writing privileges. We are talking about Bloody Marys, that classic hangover cure that doesn’t cure you, it just makes you drunk again. So grab whatever you want as a garnish, I recommend a rotisserie chicken, and join us as we have a drink. …

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HAD 216 - Scotch Series 3-Highland (plus post-show) 1:49:59

2y ago1:49:59

1:49:59

Here we are . . . born to be kings, we’re the drinkers of the UNIVERSE! It’s a scotch episode and we are talking about the Highland region today, so forgive the movie reference. So this is one of the largest regions of Scotch-making with tons of distillers, and there can be more than one, so why don’t we get right to it, and have a drink. Hosted on…

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HAD 215 - Diet Sodas 2:24:56

2y ago2:24:56

2:24:56

I think someone is trying to tell me something. When we were picking topics I somehow ended up with Diet Sodas. . . Do I sound fat? If you can tell us at Feedback@haveadrink . . . nevermind. We’re talking about Diet sodas today, mostly what makes them diet, which are artificial sweeteners and holy crap there are a lot of them. There is a lot of con…

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HAD 214 - Rosé (with Post Show) 2:14:37

2y ago2:14:37

2:14:37

What comes to mind when you think of Rosé? Well stop thinking that, because it’s reductive and probably a bit sexist. Unless you were thinking it was just red and white wine mixed, which is not really correct but doesn’t have anything to do with sexism. Rosé is a type of wine with a long history and has been a big hit today, so we are going to pop …

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HAD 214 - Rosé 1:03:36

2y ago1:03:36

1:03:36

What comes to mind when you think of Rosé? Well stop thinking that, because it’s reductive and probably a bit sexist. Unless you were thinking it was just red and white wine mixed, which is not really correct but doesn’t have anything to do with sexism. Rosé is a type of wine with a long history and has been a big hit today, so we are going to pop …

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HAD 213 - Aquavit 55:56

2y ago55:56

55:56

Today’s episode is Aquavit. Yeah, I don’t know where you are going to find this outside of Scandinavia. But every region has a spirit, and this is the one for the frozen North of Europe. It might not fight the Black Death, but it might keep you warm as you Have a Drink. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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HAD 212 - Gluten-Free and Alternative Fermentables 1:35:12

2y ago1:35:12

1:35:12

Thankfully no one here has celiac disease, because that would drain the joy from our lives. No beer? No thank you! However, that isn’t an option for everyone, so when life doesn’t give you gluten, make gluten-aid? That doesn’t work. But there is still a way to ferment without the usual ingredients and tonight we are going to talk about that. So sea…

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HAD 211 - Scotch Series 2-Lowland 1:03:27

2y ago1:03:27

1:03:27

Are you tired of podcasts that only do one topic? Do you listen to shows and wonder “why do I have to wait a whole other episode to cover another topic?” Do you look at your liquor shelf wondering why you can’t have two different Scotches? There has to be a better way! Well, here on Have a Drink we’re practically giving the topics away. It’s a two-…

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HAD 210 - Kentucky Common 1:32:24

2y ago1:32:24

1:32:24

The sun shines bright on my old Kentucky drunk . . . Bob I’m not going to sing this, stop trying to make me. Anyway . . . today’s episode is the Kentucky Common. Is there anything to really make this beer stand out from the pack? Probably not. But it’s local to us so we’re going to give it a chance to impress us. So sit back, watch us drink somethi…

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HAD 209 - Pink Boots 1:16:42

2y ago1:16:42

1:16:42

Today we are talking about the “Pink Boots Society” in beer. Who better to talk about that than three straight guys and one woman? Well, at least we have one woman on here, which is better than a lot of breweries. It’s a little bit of a different sort of show today, but we’ll have a lot of fun, and obviously, have a drink. Hosted on Acast. See acas…

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HAD 208 - Beaujolais 59:11

2y ago59:11

59:11

Looks like we’re heading back to France for some wine. This time it's Beaujolais, possibly the Frenchiest wine name of all time, or maybe we need to look it up the Becktionary. We will do a little digging to see what has kept this type of wine going for centuries, look at how it’s made, and maybe, if we have time, have a drink. Hosted on Acast. See…

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HAD 207 - Scotch Series 1-Speyside 1:07:59

2y ago1:07:59

1:07:59

It’s time for Scotch this, so where is this Scotch from? Highlands? Islay? Where the heck is Speyside? Well it turns out if you like Scotch, odds are you’ve had a Speyside Scotch before, even if you don’t realize it. Join us this week as we Kick off our Scotch Series this year. I hope we’ll be okay after this, because we are definitely going to Hav…

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HAD 206 - Mocktails 1:08:36

2y ago1:08:36

1:08:36

Wait, didn’t we do this episode? I distinctly remember talking about old fashions and whatnot. Oh, mocktails. Is that just a joke? I thought it was a joke. Turns out we’re serious and so apparently mocktails are too. So I guess it’ll be an easy episode on your livers. So join us as we have a mock drink. Mocktails, woo-hoo! (Ducktales theme song) Ho…

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HAD 204 - NYE Streamathon: Ring in 2022 2:37:16

2+ y ago2:37:16

2:37:16

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Justin Frasure, Brittany Walker, Christopher Walker

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HAD 205 - Baltic Porter 1:17:47

2+ y ago1:17:47

1:17:47

It’s Winter, the nights are long and full of terrors and there is only one thing to help with that. A porter. And who knows that better than the people around the Baltics. It’s cold and awful and who wouldn’t want a drink. The dark beer will flow tonight, and we can’t wait to Have a Drink. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information…

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HAD 203 - Costco 2021 Brewers Advent Calendar Tasting 1:58:51

2+ y ago1:58:51

1:58:51

People love advent calendars, and while I’m sure they have religious reasons or traditions . . . we love putting alcohol in them. So we are going to try and get one done in one night, because screw tradition and our livers. So punch a hole in the box and join us, as we Have a Drink. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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HAD 202 - Boxed Wine 1:12:59

2+ y ago1:12:59

1:12:59

BOXED, BOXED WIIIIIIINE! Goes to my Head! Makes me forget the cork-taint. It seems I am being told to stop singing, but you know what today’s episode is about. Have we abandoned the classy bottle for the cheap bag here on Have a Drink? Or is there a reason to slap the bag? Grab your fanciest Franzia and have a drink. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/…

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HAD 201 - Trappist Part 4: New World Order 1:27:02

2+ y ago1:27:02

1:27:02

We’ve done it! Mission accomplished, everyone, send the Trappists home, the finish line is in sight. It’s our last in our yearlong deep dive into Trappists. We’ve picked up a lot of new history and gotten to compare how each monastery looks at brewing differently, so what do we have to talk about today? Well, these Trappists have a more internation…

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HAD 200 - Johnnie Walker 1:18:23

2+ y ago1:18:23

1:18:23

Jonathan Walker, Johnnie to his friends, has been making Scotch for hundreds of years. It was probably your first Scotch, whether it was red, black, or Blue. Honestly, it feels like the Budweiser of Scotch. You’ll find it anywhere and everyone’s had it. Is there more to this brand than the marketing, we’ll look at that more. And it should go withou…

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HAD 199 - Wheat Beer 1:36:44

2+ y ago1:36:44

1:36:44

Beer has 4 ingredients: Barley, hops, yeast and water. Except when they add more things. Today it’s usually fruit or marshmallows. . . I wouldn’t be surprised if they just added tacos to the mash, but historically, one of the best additions has been wheat. We are going to delve into that today, and see how wheat has changed beer over the years, and…

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HAD 198 - Oktoberfest Special 1:29:22

2+ y ago1:29:22

1:29:22

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Justin Frasure, Casey Price, Brittany Walker, Christopher Walker

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HAD 197 - German Wine 1:39:51

2+ y ago1:39:51

1:39:51

It’s another wine episode so let’s look at the the rich, vibrant history of another well known wine region. Today’s region is . . . Germany? [laughs uncontrollably] ah, that’s good, but seriously where is it. Oh, they make something other than beer in Germany? Well, I guess that means there is a lot to learn today, so pour you a riesling, and Have …

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HAD 196 - Drinking Songs 1:36:34

2+ y ago1:36:34

1:36:34

We let Bob write another episode, so of course it’s not about alcohol. We really need to get someone to explain to him what this show is about. At least it’s drinking adjacent, unlike his pitched idea of an episode on the Battle for Stalingrad. Today we’re talking about Drinking songs, but there probably won’t be any more singing on the show than n…

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