Beer Guys Radio Craft Beer Podcast
Craft beer is awesome. Beer Guys Radio shares stories and news about the people and places that make craft beer great. Covering the brews, business, art, culture, and science of our favorite beverage. Whether you're a seasoned aficionado or just discovering craft brews, we're sure to have something for you. Pour a pint and join us!
Episodes
443 episodes
French hops want to be noticed and NFL opening weekend beer stats
This week on Beer Guys Radio...Kernza Lager and Kernza NA Golden Brew are out. A collaboration between Deschutes and Patagonia using a pretty interesting grain.Did you know France is growing hops? They ...
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Episode 431
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53:40
Big layoffs at Tilray, breweries for sale, and the cost of beer at NFL games
Bad news keeps coming for craft beerA commenter online noted, "I thought they were the good guys," when discussing a recent round of massive layoffs at Tilray-owned breweries. We did too. Good guys or not, when brewer...
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Episode 430
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48:47
Let the Oktoberfest drinkin' commence!
It's drinkin' season, Baby!We made it! September 1st, the self-imposed Oktoberfest beer embargo has been lifted! I celebrated the occasion with a local offering, Feierbend from Six Bridges Brewing. Many more to come.There are many...
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Episode 429
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51:54
Hop thiols, beer nutrition labels, and brewery unions
Do you really want to see the calorie count on that barrel aged stout?The requirement for brewers to list ingredients and nutrition info on beers has been going around for a while. Regulators want it, breweries are fighting it. Li...
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Episode 428
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55:11
It's still Summer no matter what the pumpkin beers say.
Seasonal creep IS the spooky season!Yes, we're still ranting about this, dammit. First the Oktoberfests hit the shelves in early July and now the pumpkin beers are out. I even saw one for "Spooky Season." Please. Stop. We still ha...
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Episode 427
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49:23
Is Tilray "Big Beer" yet?
Tilray to buy 4 breweries from MolsonCoors.Big beer news this week (or is it Big Beer news?) with weed warrior Tilray buying 4 breweries from MolsonCoors. Included in that sale is our beloved Terrapin Beer Co. If my math is right ...
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Episode 426
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59:51
The American Craft Beer Hall of Fame is coming
Who would you nominate for the Craft Beer Hall of Fame?A lot of great people made craft beer what it is today and a group of passionate fans is working to recognize them. Craft beer writer, judge, and educator Marty Nachel kicked ...
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Episode 425
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56:18
Still plenty of time for Summer beers
No, Summer is not "almost over!"It always happens around this time of year. Kids start going back to school and all the folks with children think that means Summer is over. They start yapping about it, stores have sales for it. We...
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49:33
Sweetwater's new brew for Atlanta United and hops that taste like a boot
Would you drink a beer that tasted like a cowboy boot?Hop Valley Brewing in Oregon has introduced a Pale Ale brewed with Elixir hops that are... “a robust and complex hop that offers unique aromas of cognac, leather, and tobacco…”&n...
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Episode 423
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57:22
Weak Witches and Pretzel Printers
Sometimes you're cursed, but just a little bit.This week was... an adventure. Our streaming service didn't want to work and I found out they don't have live tech support. What kind of crap is that? We eventually got things going a...
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Episode 422
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54:12
Brewing (and drinking) responsibly around the World
Dan Kopman knows a thing or two about beer.Some of you may recognize the name Daniel Kopman. If you don't know his name, you undoubtedly know some of his work. Currently, Kopman is a Professor and Lecturer at American ...
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Episode 421
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1:08:17
Episode 420 - Is Cannabis killing Craft Beer?
It's Episode 420 - Drink 'em if you got 'em.A momentous occasion as we celebrate our very own 420 day. We don't really get into the cannabis side of things much. We've sampled it and it just doesn't agree with us. I get sick and B...
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Episode 420
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55:50
Heading Downtown with Jekyll Brewing
In a sea of closures Jekyll Brewing continues to growIt's not a story you hear often these days. Not only has Jekyll Brewing weathered the storm of the last few years, they're thriving. Founder and CEO Michael Lundmark joins us th...
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Episode 419
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1:07:43
"Clean" beer, canning dates, and sustainable brewing
Would you pay more for sustainably brewed beer?We made it through another week and we have definitely earned a beer or five. It's hawt in Georgia. We're supposed to top 100° heat index this weekend. Say a prayer for us.A su...
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Episode 418
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51:25
Drinking beer and eating sardines - A Tinned Fish Primer
New to tinned fish? We got you covered.This was bound to happen. With our recently found love of tinned fish we had an expert join us to talk about the benefits of tinned fish and offer up some beer pairing suggestions.We k...
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Episode 417
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54:20
Big brewer energy, Cicada shots, and hungry yeast
Former Cigar City brewmaster opening a North Carolina breweryNo shocker at all to hear that Wayne Wambles, the former brewmaster at Cigar City that was unceremoniously let go by the Monster Energy overlords, is opening his own br...
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Episode 416
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55:01
Georgia Craft Brewers Fest with Crooked Culture and Atlantucky Brewing
We do love our Georgia beerLast weekend we attended the Georgia Craft Brewers Fest in lovely Atlanta, Gee A. It's always nice to see what's happening across the state. We've grown in numbers to the point where we can't get to ALL ...
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Episode 415
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58:03
Exploring Mezcal, more brewery stats, and NA everything
All Tequila is Mezcal, but not all Mezcal is Tequila.In my younger days grabbing a bottle of Mezcal was just taking the fast track to getting gazeboed. The bottle always had a worm in it, or at least I think it did. Exploring Mezc...
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Episode 414
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55:06
Beer bars, cool cars, and a laid back week
Beer and other things for a laid back week.We took a bit of a road trip last weekend to beautiful Cartersville, GA to visit the Savoy Auto Museum. I can't explain the allure of Cartersville to museums, but they have 4 in a town o...
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Episode 413
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57:45
World Beer Cup winners and the Booziest Counties
Another CBC is a wrap, and we have some new World Beer Cup winnersThe Craft Brewers Conference wrapped up last week and as part of the festivities the World Beer Cup winners were announced. We're stoked to have a few home state wi...
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Episode 412
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56:24
The beers of Fallout and the State of Craft Beer
At least there's beer after Total Nuclear AnnihilationBrian and Nate have disappointed deeply with their lack of excitement for the Fallout TV series. I've played the games for 20ish years and am a huge fan. When the show was anno...
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Episode 411
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53:58
Little Beers and the Perfect Taplist
Last Saturday was our favorite beer fest of the year. Good Word Brewing's Little Beer Fest.This event brings the best of the very best of low ABV beers to Duluth, GA each Spring. It's been an ad...
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Episode 410
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1:13:17
When you're beer, you're family.
Beer Families, Closing Times, and a BankruptcyGlad to be back to it this week with all the beery talk we can handle.You know we dabble in beer cocktails and Brian finally gets to try one he's been wanting for a while and s...
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Episode 409
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53:05
The beauty of the basics with Anderson Valley Brewing
Exploring the Future of Beer and Beyond with Anderson Valley BrewingAnderson Valley Brewing president and CEO Kevin McGee joins us this week to discuss NA beer, FOMO, keeping it classic, and sustain...
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Episode 408
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57:29
Ale Max Day - The collision of craft beer and cool kicks
Ale Max Day - A celebration of Air and aleMuch like craft beer, sneaker fans love to see cool collaborations. And much like craft beer fans, they'll wait in crazy long lines and search local shops and the internet to get that elus...
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Episode 407
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56:46