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!
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Craft Beer Radio used to be the show for beer lovers who want to learn more about the world of craft beer. Each week, hosts Jeff and Greg brought you interviews with brewers,reviews of new releases, and tips on how to enjoy your favorite brews. CBR, a staple on iPods and Zunes since 2005 abruptly and stopped in 2019. The break was a mystery for years but then the news came out, the heavy toll exacted on Jeff and Greg for influencing the Hazy IPA Craze caused them to have to come to terms wit ...
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New Years beer sales up, brewers support LA fire aid
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A bit of good news for beer... Per Brewbound the New Year started off OK for beer. Sales were up double digits for the sector as a whole, and craft beer saw an 8.7% increase. After ringing in 2025 the numbers may dip a bit, as is tradition for January. For those choosing to go dry, NA beer is the beverage of choice. A poll showed 60% of those parti…
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Beer warning labels and Zebra Striping
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You ever done some Zebra Striping? The trend has been around for a while, but now there's a term for it. Alternating alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage is... Zebra Striping. Seems the practice may be a bit more refined than just having glass of water after a few beers, but it ain't new. Is your January still dry? Nate is dry, I'm kinda moist, and…
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Cheers to 9 years of Beer Guys Radio!
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Happy New Year and Happy 9th Anniversary to us! We made it to 9 years. Wild. I know everyone looking back on things says how much they've seen change, but wow, we sure have seen a lot change since we started this thing. What a ride. Thanks for joining us for the trip. Maybe we'll throw a big party for the 10 year celebration. This week we talk abou…
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Interfaith Holiday Craft Beer Spectacular 2024
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Oh come all ye faithful, let's have a beer! Once again it's time for one of our most favorite shows of the year, the Interfaith Holiday Craft Beer SPECTACULAR. A few years ago our Jewish friends Michael Syrop and Ron Mitchell of Rainy Day Brewing joined us to help sample our holiday beers. We decided that was awesome and made it a tradition. The Ra…
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THC, Tariffs, and Hangover Myths
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THC and CBD beverages are on the rise, and they're taking over valuable shelf space that could hold delicious craft beer. What are you thoughts? Continuing trend or fad? Beer stats show mixed signals for the industry. The Beer Purchasers Index (BPI) offers insights into industry trends with overall beer purchasing show "cautious optism" with a neut…
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Brewery taproom red flags and.... more closures!
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OK, we got the sound fixed! Well, we found a fix where we shouldn't have the same issues again. (fingers crossed) Our Brewery Closure of the Week is.... Elysian! AB-InBev is shutting down the Seattle production facility of Elysian. We can't even keep up over here. We mentioned them earlier in the year but we have more info on the annual Bourbon Cou…
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Scientific proof of beer glass performance and the birth of the early morning pub crawl
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Keeping Beer Cold: The Physicist’s Verdict Brazilian physicist Claudio Pellegrini found the pilsner glass—narrow at the bottom, wide at the top—keeps beer cold the longest. His research highlights how glass shape affects temperature, but he notes smaller glasses finished faster might work best in tropical heat. Prague Bans Late-Night Pub Crawls Pra…
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I don't want to talk about brewery closures anymore
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No more brewery closure talk. Let's talk about drunk animals. Did you know that animals enjoy booze, too? I'm sure we've all seen videos of some wild beast eating fermented apples and getting gazeboed. Turns out that may not just be a happy accident and animal friends may seek out the joys of alcohol. OMG, they're just like us! So I don't want to t…
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Spooky season is out, Holiday beers are in
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We've made it through Halloween and and the Holiday beers are already on the shelves. Here is Atlanta we're still seeing temps in the 80s. It's hard to get too excited for a Belgian quad when it's still t-shirt weather. The beers releases through the last few months of the year are some of our favorites. Let's cool it down so we can break them out!…
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GABF recap and consumer opinions on selling out
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Sorry, Y'all! I totally spaced out forgot to upload the show! I'll keep it short and sweet. This week.... GABF recap and changes Coors and Wrangler collab? USA Curling has an official beer Elysian brewers plan strike Tilray's plans to take the craft out of craft Customers don't like it when their favorite breweries sell out Cheers! Have a great wee…
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Prepping for a beer-filled Spooky Season
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What beer would you sip at a seance? In preparation for Spooky Season Sam Adams has a seance kit available to help you connect with one of America's true patriots. So far, the problem there has been that it's always sold out. We'll keep trying. As if regular life isn't spooky enough right now we are coming up on Halloween. We'll take any excuse to …
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Asheville breweries flood update and relief resources
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We recorded this show on 10/02 and info was current as of that time. As with any developing story additional news could have been shard since then Asheville and Western NC was devastated as Tropical Storm Helene moved through the area last week. The town was mostly destroyed, along with many breweries, other businesses, and homes. Updates were diff…
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CBR 523: Brewery Ardennes
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In this episode of CBR, we dive into the experiences of Shannon and Jeff after their recent 17-day adventure exploring the Finger Lakes region of New York. Joining us is Greg, who brings his own insights into the craft beer scene. The team reviews various beers from Brewery Ardennes, located in Geneva, New York, while discussing their brewery exper…
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CBR 522: Just the Two of Us
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In this episode of Ye Olde Veer Show, we're back with just the two of us as Jenin is off enjoying Florida. We kick off the conversation with a refreshing cocktail, a classic daiquiri made with just rum, sugar, and lime juice. I delve into my affinity for citrus-based drinks, reminiscing about my time in Cape Cod where this daiquiri became a staple …
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7th Annual Oktoberfest Blind Beer Tasting
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12 beers, 4 guys, and a bunch of sausage and pretzels It's hard work, but we're up for the challenge. We sat down with 12 beers Oktoberfest beers, Festbier and Marzen, sampled them blind, and picked our favorites. Some Oktoberfest fun and lore thrown in for good measure. The Rules We're not beer judges and don't judge like beer judges. The simple c…
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French hops want to be noticed and NFL opening weekend beer stats
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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 want people to take notice of what they're doing. And French hops may be in some of your favorite beers already. Stats are in for beer sales durin…
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Big layoffs at Tilray, breweries for sale, and the cost of beer at NFL games
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Bad news keeps coming for craft beer A 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 breweries are owned by a huge corporation most (all?) of the emotional attachment is removed from ownership. Where a family-owned brewery …
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Let the Oktoberfest drinkin' commence!
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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 styles that are traditional Oktoberfest beers but here in the US of A we mostly consider Festbier and Marzen to be se…
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Hop thiols, beer nutrition labels, and brewery unions
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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. Listing all the ingredients and nutritional data isn't as simple as printed a label. There's a lot of time and cost invol…
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CBR 521: When We Drink. We Win
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In this episode, Craft Beer Radio explores beers like Hill Farmstead's "Charlie" and Surly's "Darkness," sharing brewing stories and reflections from museum visits, concluding with a playful ranking of their favorites. Beers: Hill Farmstead - Charlie Chainline - Dark Olympus Hop Farm - Fresh Pot of Mocha Cinderlands - Incognita Surly - Barrel Aged …
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It's still Summer no matter what the pumpkin beers say.
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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 have a full month of Summer left and we want to enjoy it. However.... Brian did propose a compromise. It's not a bad idea…
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Is Tilray "Big Beer" yet?
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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 this will bring 15 breweries under the Tilray brand, plus some distilleries and cideries. Per Brewbound, the move will …
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The American Craft Beer Hall of Fame is coming
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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 things off and selected and amazing group to help put things together. The website is live now with intentions to annou…
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Still plenty of time for Summer beers
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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. Well, Summer isn't over, and I need you all to shut your mouth with trying to make it over. We got nearly 2 months left a…
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Sweetwater's new brew for Atlanta United and hops that taste like a boot
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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…” I mean, OK? I'd try it out of curiosity but that does not sound like a flavor I'd be keen on. Brian got to party last …
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Weak Witches and Pretzel Printers
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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 and then I immediately dumped ice water on myself. Brian said it was a Weak Witch curse. You know what we mean, somethin…
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Brewing (and drinking) responsibly around the World
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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 University's Kogod School of Business and, likely more notable to us beer nerds, a Senior Policy Advisor for the World Brewing Alli…
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