In this episode, we discuss style 25A, Belgian Blonde. Beers tasted include:
Leffe Blond (22:40)
Viven Blond (35:22)
Save the World Humilus Filius (44:48)
Tag: Homebrew
American Wheat
In this episode, we discuss style 1D, American Wheat. Beers tasted include:
Grapevine Brewing Monarch Wheat (20:30)
Maui Brewing Mana Wheat (30:22)
Full Sail “Session” Wheat (40:22)
Fourth Tap Brewing Renewal (49:18)
Plus, we didn’t have an American Wheat homebrew, but we did sample a homebrew German Hefeweizen for a comparison. (59:00)
Fruit Beer
In this episode, we discuss style 29A, Fruit Beer. Beers tasted include:
Shiner Ruby Redbird (19:28)
Shiner Strawberry Blonde (25:47)
Leinenkugel Berry Weiss (33:55)
Shipyard Melonhead (41:35)
New Belgium Heavy Melon (49:00)
Plus, Travis brings in his homebrew version of a fruit beer. (54:29)
American Pale Ale 2.0
In this episode, we revisit style 18B, American Pale Ale. Beers tasted include:
Nine Band Pale Ale (21:30)
Bayou Teche LA 31 Biere Pale (28:11)
Oskar Blues Dale’s Pale Ale (35:39)
Lagunitas New Dog Town (42:09)
Karbach Weekend Warrior (48:58)
Independence Power and Light (58:51)
Anniversary Beers
It’s been 1 year! In this episode, we celebrate by drinking only Anniversary beers. Beers tasted include:
Victory 20th Anniversary Imperial Pilsner (16:53)
Great Divide 20th Anniversary Belgian Style Ale (24:53)
Real Ale 20th Anniversary Imperial Rye IPA (34:34)
Rahr 11th Anniversary Russian Imperial Stout w/ Coconut (43:38)
Belgian Tripel
In this episode, we discuss style 26C, Belgian Tripel. Beers tasted include:
Unibroue La Fin Du Monde (19:08)
Audacity Abbey Series Tripel Style Ale (30:28)
Real Ale Devil’s Backbone (38:51)
Maredsous 10° Tripel (48:26)
Oak Highlands White Wine Barrel Freaky Deaky (59:22)
Plus, for the first time in awhile, we actually have a homebrew example of this style. (1:05:58)
Specialty Wood-Aged
It’s Episode 50! In this episode, we discuss style 33B, Specialty Wood-Aged Beers. Since this is a milestone for us, we don’t hold back; Kirk joins us again to help us get through all these beers. Beers tasted include:
Goose Island Bourbon County Stout (21:35)
The Bruery White Oak (30:04)
Abita Bourbon Street Rye Pale Ale (41:04)
Great Divide Oak Aged Yeti (48:50)
DFW Collaboration (Lakewood/Rahr) Rum Oak-Aged Cherry Baltic Porter (56:47)
Rahr Bourbon Barrel Aged Winter Warmer (1:08:41)
Brasserie de Silly Barrel Aged Scotch Silly (1:18:02)
Alltech Lexington Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Stout (1:29:13)
Community Barrel Aged Legion (1:35:39)
New Holland Dragon’s Milk (1:48:08)
California Common
In this episode, we discuss style 19B, California Common. Beers tasted include:
Anchor Brewing Anchor Steam (24:44)
Noble Rey Steam Punk (39:50)
Since we could only find two examples of this style, we decided to compare it to some of the styles listed under the “Style Comparisons” section of the guidelines:
Rahr Texas Red (48:37)
Alaskan Brewing Amber (56:51)
Plus, we have a bonus beer that Eddie brought, the Abita Louisiana Spiced Ale (1:05:37).
Mixed Fermentation Sour
In this episode, we discuss style 28B, Mixed Fermentation Sour Beer. Beers tasted include:
Jester King La Petite Prince (33:07)
Jolly Pumpkin Calabaza Blanca (42:13)
Prairie Artisan Ale Funky Gold Simcoe (52:07)
Bruery Terreux Tart of Darkness (01:01:12)
The Collective Brewing Project Petite Golden Sour (1:13:01)
Helles Bock
In this episode, we discuss style 4C, Helles Bock or Maibock. Beers tasted include:
Rogue Dead Guy (16:45)
Rahr Bucking Bock (31:26)
Abita Andygator (43:44)
Plus, we play round 2 of “Beer Roulette” (52:48)