Best The Northwooods Beer Guy Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 60 - On Location - Twin Span Brewing - Bettendorf, IA 40:30

2h ago40:30

40:30

Send us a Text Message. This week, the guys are in Bettendorf, Iowa and they are visiting Twin Span Brewing. The food was amazing, and the beers are hopefully just as good. The beers that they try are: 1. Lager Dam 14 2. Twin Sister 3. Uncle Juicy 4. Lunar Cat 5. West End of the Galaxy 6. 80 East 7. Untold Depths 8. Steal Beem You might be surprise…

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Ep 59 - On Location - GreenTree Brewing in Le Claire, Iowa 38:44

4h ago38:44

38:44

Send us a Text Message. This week, Mike and Jim make a stop in Le Claire Iowa and visit GreenTree Brewing. This was a diamond in the rough! The guys tried the following beers: 1. El ChupaLagra Mexican Lager 2. River Bottom X 3. Sandy Cheeks 4. Berry Barely Blonde 5. Canadian Tuxedo 6. Lord Helmet Schwarzbier 7. Muffin Top Blueberry Coffee Blonde 8.…

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Ep 58 - Two Island Breweries 29:52

7d ago29:52

29:52

Send us a Text Message. This week, we are back in the Caribbean, and we visit two breweries that are on different islands. The first brewery is Leatherback Brewing in St. Thomas. We are joined by Ron and one of us forgot to put the wireless microphones back in the backpack! Here is what we tried: 1. Road to El Dorado Session IPA 2. Quiet Storm Brow…

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Ep 57 - What Do You Do Before Tasters Eve - Why Rate Some Porters Of Course! 1:17:15

14d ago1:17:15

1:17:15

Send us a Text Message. This week the guys decided to rate some porters while they waited for people to get ready for Taster's Eve 2024! Taster's Eve is the event on Friday night and then on Saturday is Between the Bluffs Beer, Wine and Cheese Fest 2024! The Porters that they try are as follows: 1. Ale Aslyum Controter Porter 2. Breckenridge Vanill…

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Ep 56 - Talking and Drinking Ales with Jim 1:19:07

25d ago1:19:07

1:19:07

Send us a Text Message. This week, the guys are finally back in the studio. Jim recommended trying a number of different ale styles. He found a bunch of information on ale styles that really was surprising. Along with the education, the guys had fun trying the following beer: 1. Central Waters No 25 Silver Amherst 2. Bells Quite Bright 3. Allagash …

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Ep 55 - Cruise Beers With Bob and Ron 40:34

1M ago40:34

40:34

Send us a Text Message. This week, Mike is joined by Bob and Ron, the guys that really started Mike on trying craft beers. This is also special because the guys are on the Carnival Magic and are in the Caribbean Sea. The first stop was on the Serenity deck and the guys try two IPA's from Sierra Nevada. 1. Sierra Nevada Hazy Little Thing 2. Sierra N…

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Ep 54 - Revisiting Two Breweries and Wrapping Up Our Des Moines, IA Area Trip 45:31

1M ago45:31

45:31

Send us a Text Message. This week we revisited the first 2 breweries we ever did an on-location podcast at, Single Speed Brewing and Second State Brewing. There were some new beers at each of these breweries. Here is what we tried: Single Speed Brewing 1. Raspberry Punch Sour 2. One Knobby One Baltic Porter 3. Brewed X 2 4. Tip the Calf 5. Two Cows…

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Ep 53 - On Location - Lua Brewing, Des Moines, IA 48:59

2M ago48:59

48:59

Send us a Text Message. This week, the guys are visiting Lua Brewing in Des Moines, IA. This was the brewery that was recommended by the most other breweries that we visited. The beers that they tried are: 1. Call it Dreaming Bavarian Hefeweizen 2. Crow Wing American Lite Lager 3. Hollow English Brown Porter 4. Frail English Mild 5. Sun for Miles H…

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Ep 52 - On Location - Exile Brewing, Des Moines, IA 33:17

2M ago33:17

33:17

Send us a Text Message. This week the guys are joined by their wives and a friend at Exile Brewing in Des Moines, IA. The location was louder than some of the other places we have stopped, so we hope that will not drowned out too much. The guys tried a number of beers from Exile and they gave the wives a taste of some of the beers as well. The beer…

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Ep 51 - On Location - Confluence Brewing, Des Moines, IA 53:30

2M ago53:30

53:30

Send us a Text Message. This week, the guys find a try diamond in the rough. Confluence Brewing has 34 beers on tap and they will have something for everyone. The guys went with their eight barrel aged beers and were so glad they did. The beers they tried are: 1. Brunches of Barrels barrel aged Blonde ale 2. Conifer Glinley gin barrel aged Saison 3…

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Ep 50 - On Location - Barn Town Brewing - Clive. IA 56:52

2M ago56:52

56:52

Send us a Text Message. This week the guys visited Barn Town Brewing in Clive, IA. The guys tried 7 different sours at the brewery before they brought 6 cans of other styles of beer back with them. What they try on the podcast is: 1. Iowa Gold Golden Ale 2. Spikes Ale Golden Ale 3. Classic Amber 4. The Fly Black IPA 5. Just American Stout 6. Barrel…

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Ep 49 - On Location - Big Grove Brewing, Des Moines, Iowa 36:42

3M ago36:42

36:42

Send us a Text Message. This week, the guys start a tour of breweries in Des Moines Iowa. Their first stop is Big Grove Brewing. They grab a couple flights and try a number of different styles. Here is the list of beers that they tried: 1. Citrus Surfer American Pale Wheat 2. Czech Pils 3. Rack Stowed Cream Ale 4. Sherman Hill Champagne American Li…

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Ep 48 - Mike, Jim and Ron Try Some Mexican Inspired Beers! 1:09:42

3M ago1:09:42

1:09:42

Send us a Text Message. This week, Mike and Jim are joined by Ron for a sampling of Mexican inspired beers. These re not your normal Mexican beers! What they tried are: 1. Eagle Park Ritmo Mexican Lager 2. Barn Town Universidad Mexican Lager 3. Hop and Barrel Mucho Ojos Mexican Lager 4. Yazoo Brewing Dos Perros Brown Ale 5. Stone Brewing Xocoveza M…

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Ep 47 - Fruit Beers. Jim's Idea. No Kidding! 1:06:23

3M ago1:06:23

1:06:23

Send us a Text Message. This week, Jim decided that they should try some fruit beers. Why you ask? Because the weather has warmed a little and he thought it would get them in the spring mood! The beers that they try are: 1. Shiner Sea Salt & Lime 2. Shiner Ruby Redbird 3. Pollyanna Kiwi Allure 4. Toppling Goliath Dragon Fandango 5. Saugatuck Cotton…

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Ep 46 - We Pressed Our Luck On Sours and it Bit Us 1:00:35

3M ago1:00:35

1:00:35

Send us a Text Message. This week the guys were feeling adventurous and they tried a number of different styles of sours. Boy, that was a mistake. The beers they tried are: 1. Aslin Totally Cannon 2. 608 Wisco-Ade 3. More Brewing Strheum 4. Drekker BRAAAAAAAINS Blackberry, Cherry, Plum 5. Drekker Chonk Pumpkin Spice Latte 6. Drekker Chonk Birthday …

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Ep 45 - A New Month and a New Jim 1:25:50

4M ago1:25:50

1:25:50

Send us a Text Message. This week Mike is surprised by Jim's choice of beers to rate and his reactions! The guys try the following: 1. Une Annee Ambre 2. Harpoon IPA 3. Hop & Barrel Crooked Grin 4. Old Nation Brewing B-43 5. Great Lakes Tropicoastal 6. Oscar Blues Dales Pale Ale 7. Cigar City Jai Alia 8. Indeed Flavorwave You are probably going to …

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Ep 44 - 2021 Bourbon County Stouts. Enough Said! 1:16:49

4M ago1:16:49

1:16:49

Send us a Text Message. This week, the guys challenged Mike to up his game. Well, they quickly realize that he did just that! Mike went into his private stash and brought all of his 2021 Bourbon County stouts that he had. Here is what they try: 1. Bourbon County Stout 2021 2. Bourbon County Cherry Wood Stout 2021 3. Bourbon County Classic Cola Stou…

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Ep 43 - Bigfoot Talk and Stouts Under 6% ABV 1:00:03

4M ago1:00:03

1:00:03

Send us a Text Message. This week, Jim, Toby, and Mike try some stouts that are 6% abv or under, just to prove that they can! Along the way, they guys learn there is a connection between some of the beers, some place near and far, and Bigfoot! The beers they try are: 1. Excelsior Brewing Rip Rap Peanut Butter Cup Stout 2. Big Muddy Peanut Butter St…

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Ep 42 - On Location at East Nashville Beer Works with BK 53:21

4M ago53:21

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Send us a Text Message. This week, Mike is joined by BK in Nashville and the visit East Nashville Beer Works. This was a great brewery that had a very large outdoor entertainment area. The beers that the guys try are: 1. Miro Miel Blonde Ale 2. East Bank Citra IPA 3. Maltirnative Facts Honey Golden Stout 4. Brohann Sebastien Boch BA Doppleboch 5. F…

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Ep 41 - Dragon's Milk Extravaganza 1:55:28

4M ago1:55:28

1:55:28

Send us a Text Message. This week, Mike and Jim are joined by Toby, and they take part in a Dragon's Milk tasting extravaganza. Not only do they try the original base beer, but they also try 8 of the different variants that have come out. Here is a list of all 9 they try: 1. Original 2. Peanut Butter 3. Coffee Chocolate 4. Oatmeal Cookie 5. Raspber…

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Ep 40 - Ales and New Years Eve Trivia 1:05:35

5M ago1:05:35

1:05:35

Send us a Text Message. This week on the Northwoods Beer Guy podcast, the guys try 6 different ales. Jim has not got over his poor showing on the Christmas trivia and looks to exact some revenge on Mike with New Years trivia. How will he do? The beers the guys try are: 1. Fox River Brewing Blu Bobber 2. New Belgium Atomic Citrus 3. Hop & Barrel Pau…

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Ep 39 - Christmas Beers and Trivia with the Guys 1:32:54

5M ago1:32:54

1:32:54

Send us a Text Message. This week the guys try seven beers from different brewers. The connection between them all, is that they are all Christmas related. Mike brought some Christmas trivia to test Jim's knowledge on the season. How do you think Jim did? Along the way, the guys tried the following beers: 1. Hop & Barrel Sam's Christmas Village Coo…

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Ep 38 - Sam Adams Holiday Box and Christmas Movies 1:26:36

5M ago1:26:36

1:26:36

Send us a Text Message. This week, Mike and Jim try beers from the Sam Adams Beer for Cheers Holiday box. They also try a couple other holiday beers. Mike runs down some of the top Christmas movies. We learn that Jim really does not watch many movies! The beers the guys rate this week are: 1. Sam Admas Remastered Boston Lager 2. Sam Adams Old Fezzi…

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Ep 37 - The Second Half of the Shiner Home for the Holidays Box and a Bonus Beer 1:11:02

5M ago1:11:02

1:11:02

Send us a Text Message. This week Jim and Mike try the second 6 beer from the Shiner Home for the Holidays box. The beers that they try are: 1. Shiner 101 2. Shiner Kolsch 3. Shiner Kosmos Reserve 4. Shiner Frost 5. Shiner Bavarian Amber 6. Siner Hefeweizen Jim decided to grab a bonus beer out of the beer fridge so they could end on a flavor note! …

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Ep 36 - Black Friday Shopping, Atlanta Breweries and Shiner Beer 1:15:00

6M ago1:15:00

1:15:00

Send us a Text Message. This week Jim and I talk about the fact that I was not able to go on our annual Black Friday beer shopping trip. I talk about our trip to Atlanta and a couple breweries that we went to. We also try the first 6 beer in the Shiner Home for the Holidays box. 1. Homespun Cream Ale 2. Golden Ale 3. Dunkelweizen 4. Birthday Stout …

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Ep 35 - Canned Cocktails and Seltzers with Suzy 45:40

6M ago45:40

45:40

Send us a Text Message. This week I am joined by Suzy, and we try some canned cocktails and seltzers. 1. Bud Light Cherry Hard Soda 2. Nutrl Black Cherry Vodka Seltzer 3. Carbliss Margarita 4. Fresca Mixed Tequila Poloma 5. Sunny D Vodka Seltzer These were all left at our house t some point in time. I was glad that Suzy agreed to try them with me, …

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Ep 34 - Beers With Sweetness 1:02:44

6M ago1:02:44

1:02:44

Send us a Text Message. This week Jim and I try some beers that are "sweet". We are interested to see if the level of sweetness is too high, or just right. The beers we try are: 1. Maplewood Brewing Brownie Points 2. Free State Brewing Oatmeal Stout 3. Bent River Uncommon Stout 4. Southern Tier Frosted Sugar Cookie 5. Founders French Toasted Bastar…

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Ep 33 - Imported Beers at My New Old House 1:06:44

6M ago1:06:44

1:06:44

Send us a Text Message. This week Jim and I try 11 imported beers from around the world. This is the first podcast that we have recorded from my new old farmhouse! The beers that we try are: 1. Mythos Hellenic Lager - Greece 2. Sunner Kolsch - Germany 3. Samson 1795 Czech Dark Lager - Czech 4. United Breweries Maharaja Premium Indian Pilsner - Indi…

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Ep 32 - Dells on Tap Review and Some Other Beers 49:54

7M ago49:54

49:54

Send us a Text Message. This week Jim, Toby, and I talk about the Dells on Tap beer fest and try a few different beers. 1. Gluek Beer Gluek Pilsner Pale Lager 2. Boulevard Bob's '47 Oktoberfest 3. Clown Shoes Pumpkin Sombrero 4. Beak & Skiff 1911 Candy Corn Hard Cider Thank you for listening to The Northwoods Beer Guy Podcast. If you have a questio…

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Ep 31 - It's A Hazy Shade of IPA's This Week 1:20:54

7M ago1:20:54

1:20:54

Send us a Text Message. This week, Jim surprised me and brought out a group of Hazy IPA's. This was crazy, to me, since he is not an IPA guy. You will not believe his reaction! Here is waht we tried: 1. Milwaukee Brewing MVP 2. Hop Haus Hashtag Hazy 3. Saturday Beer Co Lawn Lines 4. Youngblood Brewing Gradzooks Left Us Too Soon 5. Deschutes Haze Tr…

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Ep 30 - The Beer Walk and trying Imported German and Czech Beers 1:02:22

7M ago1:02:22

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Send us a Text Message. This week Toby and I went on the 2023 Beer Walk that is part of the Dells on Tap weekend. We talk a little bit about that and some of the places and beers that we tried. Then we dive into some imported German and Czech beers that Jim brought. We tried: 1. Dortmunder Export Lager 2. Spaten Premium Lager 3. Franziskaner Premiu…

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Ep 29 - On Location - Sand Creek Brewing - Black River Falls, WI 32:30

7M ago32:30

32:30

Send us a Text Message. This week, Jim, Toby, and I went to Sand Creek Brewing in Black River Falls, WI. This is truly one of the historic buildings and breweries in the state. While there, we tried the following beers: 1. Sand Creek Drewrys 88 2. Sand Creek Elderberry Scotch Ale 3. Sand Creek Bugler Brown Ale 4. Sand Creek English Style Special Al…

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Ep 28 - Tis the Season for Fresh Pumpkin Beers and Chasing Chickens!?!? 1:15:53

8M ago1:15:53

1:15:53

Send us a Text Message. This week Jim and I try a batch of fresh pumpkin beers. Some of our thoughts might surprise you. I also talk about the ordeal of catching our chickens and moving them to our new place. I am sure you will be able to relate! the beers we try are: 1. Lakefront Brewing Pumpkin Lager 2. Prairie Artisan Ales Pumpkin Pie Treat Sour…

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Oktoberfest and Turkey Vultures 1:13:51

8M ago1:13:51

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Send us a Text Message. This week we try some more Oktoberfest beers and Jim tells us about the latest sighting at the farm. The beers we try are: 1. Odell Oktoberfest 2. Mob Craft Mobtoberfest 3. Great Lakes Oktoberfest 4. Ale Aslyum Oktillion 5. Hop Haus Oktoberfest 6. New Glarus Staghorn Oktoberfest 7. Spaten Oktoberfest It was interesting to co…

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Ep 26 - On Location - Bogs Edge Brewing in Warrens, WI, 23:57

8M ago23:57

23:57

Send us a Text Message. This week Jim and I are joined by Toby, and we are at a new brewery, Bogs Edge in Warrens, WI. When we were there, they only had 1 of their own beers on tap. We had that beer and 4 other WI beers that they had on tap. They are all good examples of different styles. We had: 1. Bogs Edge Belly UP Brown Ale 2. Capital Brewing W…

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Ep 25 - Anniversary Beers 1:01:05

8M ago1:01:05

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Send us a Text Message. This week we celebrate our 25th episode by trying some anniversary beers from 5 breweries. The beers we try are: 1. The Brewing Projekt 7 - Barleywine 2. Bent Paddle 10th Anniversary Imperial Stout 3. Firestone Walker 23rd Anniversary American Strong Ale 4. New Glarus 30th Anniversary Belgian Quad 5. Samuel Smith 30th Winter…

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Ep 24 - Lagers With Ron 59:33

9M ago59:33

59:33

Send us a Text Message. This week Jim and I are joined in the Northwoods by Ron. Ron is the person that introduced me to craft beer. Ron has an interesting sense of humor and he knows what he likes in beer. We sit down and try 6 lagers, and they are: 1. Hop & Barrel Saint Black 2. Badger State BRW-SKI 3. Hop & Barrel Muchos Ojos Mexican Lager 4. Ea…

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Ep 23 - Augustoberfest and an early Pumpkin Ale 1:08:13

9M ago1:08:13

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Send us a Text Message. This week Jim and I are in the Northwoods. Jim brought some Oktoberfest beers and we decide that we are celebrating Augustoberfest! Here are the beers that we try: 1. Central Waters Oktoberfest 2. Hop and Barrel Oktoberfest 3. Leinenkugel's Oktoberfest 4. Lupulin Oktoberfest 5. Lakefront Oktoberfest 6. Hillsboro Brewing Frid…

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Ep 22 - Topling Goliath Sours 28:33

9M ago28:33

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Send us a Text Message. This week Jim and I are once again joined by Toby and we are at Topling Goliath Brewing in Decorah, IA. Jim thought we were going to try some more barrel aged beers, but we pulled a fast one and hm. We decided to try 6 of their sour beers! 1. Dragon Fandango 2. Cherry Fandango 3. Berry Patch Fandango\ 4. Carmel Apple Fandang…

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Ep 21 - Jim's Bat Encounter and Some Amazing Central Waters Beer 1:16:02

9M ago1:16:02

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Send us a Text Message. This week we hear Jim's bat encounter story that he teased us with last week. We are also joined by our wives and get their thoughts on some amazing beers from Central Waters. The beers we try are: 1. Pecan Kringle Stout 2. Reece and Desist Stout 3. Fantasia Cosmico Chocolate Stout 4. Black Gold 5. 25th Anniversary Series Pa…

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Ep 20 - More Summer Beers and an Update on the Wood Chuck and Bees 1:12:47

9M ago1:12:47

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Send us a Text Message. This week Jim and I try some more beers that should be good on a hot summer day. The beers we try are: 1. Badger State Brewing Beermosa 2. Left Hand Brewing Key Lime Pie Nitro Sour 3. Whole Hog Key Lime Pie Golden Ale 4. Eagle Park Brewing Rocket Pop Kooler 5. Saturday Beer Co Farmers Market Winter Fruited Sour 6. Great Lake…

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Ep 19 - On Location - Big Beers at Topling Goliath with Toby 32:08

10M ago32:08

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Send us a Text Message. On this week's episode, Jim and I are joined by Toby, and we made the trek down to Decorah, IA to visit Topling Goliath for a new beer release. The beers that we try are: 1. Term Oil Vanilla Pistachio & Granola 2. Midnight Sea 3. Timber 4. Fire Stoker 5. Term Oil Coffee Ground Control 6. Term Oil Coffee Intelligencia These w…

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Ep 18 - Hazy IPA's and Mike's Run In with a Yellow Jacket Nest 1:11:36

10M ago1:11:36

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Send us a Text Message. This week and are joined by Jim's wife Julie and get her view on the woodchuck incident. We also hear about Mike being stung in the brain while on the roof of their camper. We also sit down and try 6 hazy ipa's, which, you know Jim will just love! The beers we try are: 1. Clown Shoes Rainbows Are Real 2. Hinterland Jamaican …

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Ep 17 - Fruit Beers and Jim's Near Death Experience! 1:10:53

10M ago1:10:53

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Send us a Text Message. This week Jim and I are in studio to try some fruit beers. Jim also tells us his harrowing tale of being attacked, not once, but twice by wild animals! This is one story that you need to hear!!! The beers that We try are: 1. B. Nektar Zombie Killer Hard Cider with Honey and Cherry 2. Stiegl Himbeere Raspberry Radler 3. Found…

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Ep 16 - July 4th Tasting Recap and Finnegans Sampling 55:40

10M ago55:40

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Send us a Text Message. This week I am joined by BK and Wes in the north woods to review our 4th of July beer tasting contest. We break down all 3 categories that we had and let you know the outcome. We also try 3 beers from Finnegans that BK brought: 1. Mischievous Pixie Pale Ale 2. Clover Honey Ale 3. Caribou Coffee Oat Milk Stout Sit back, relax…

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Ep 15 - Cheez Head Brewing - Beloit, WI 24:30

11M ago24:30

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Send us a Text Message. This week we made a stop at Cheez Head Brewing in Beloit, Wisconsin. This was really a nice surprise for us. Maybe it was the smoked meat aroma coming from the other room, but we really enjoyed the beers! Our flight consisted of: 1. Vanilla Creme 2. Cranberry Wheat 3. Barleywine 4. Pick a Pepper Hot - Habanero Mango Ale 5. B…

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Ep 14 - Way Late Pumpkin Beers 43:21

11M ago43:21

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Send us a Text Message. This week Jim and I dug in our beer fridges and found some pumpkin beers that were hiding. We decided to give them a try, even though they might not be the freshest. To say we were surprised was an understatement. The beers that we review are: 1. 3 Sheeps Brewing Pumpkin Spice Veneration 2. Prairie Artisan Ale Pumpkin Pie Tr…

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Ep 13 - On Location - Destihl Brewing - Normal, IL 27:33

11M ago27:33

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Send us a Text Message. This week we are on location in Normal, IL at Destihl Brewing. This is an amazing brewery! All I can say is do yourself a favor and plan a trip to see this. The food, service and beer are all amazing! We got a flight of 4 beers and one other beer to try: 1. Dosvidanya 2. Dosvidanya Black Band Double Barrel 3. Dosvidanya Cher…

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Ep 12 - On Location - Rebellion Brew Haus - Moline, IL 35:20

11M ago35:20

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Send us a Text Message. This week we are back in Moline, IL and we are visiting the Rebellion Brew Haus. This was a really cool little brewery. The first thing we did was we got a flight of the beers that they brewed. The were: 1. Brain on Empty Pale Stout 2. There Is No Setting For Sandwich Belgian Single 3. Neighbor Mike Cream Ale 4. Belgian Dark…

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Ep 11 - Summer Time Beers 50:35

12M ago50:35

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Send us a Text Message. This week Jim and I are joined by a very special guest. We try 6 lower abv beers that would be good for the hot days of summer. We try: 1. Gaffel Radler 2. Peak Organic Brewing Happy Hour Pilsner 3. Lakewood Brewing Rhinehart A Fine Pilsner 4. Lakefront Brewing Agave Sun 5. Indeed Brewing LSD 6. Fair State Brewing Strong Fri…

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