Bottle Logic Brewing Showcase Episode – “Taste The Retro Future”
For this showcase episode, Carlin and Rebecca dig into the beers and history behind a brewery with a very unique choice in influence and aesthetic.
Jul 19, 2020
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Variants Episode #4 – “The Stainless Series”
A significant departure from all other variants episodes, this one features three different versions of kettle sour beers. The variation is what type of fruit is added.
Jul 12, 2020
Biermi Episode – “The Innovative Answer”
When COVID-19 hit hard in Maryland and everyone was ordered to stay in their house, Carlin and Rebecca discovered a website called Biermi. This was created in response to the pandemic and has made it possible for breweries to sell and deliver beer directly to customers. Here’s a discussion about it and tasting of beers […]
Jul 05, 2020
Mystery Beers Episode #239 – “A Surreal Tasting”
Following up on the last blind tasting episode, Carlin and Rebecca sit down to taste another round of non-alcoholic craft beer. The core of this one comes from Surreal Brewing, which sent beers in to the podcast.
Jun 28, 2020
Mystery Beers Episode #238 – “Beers With No Buzz”
The mystery beers format of episode has been on a bit of a hiatus, but thanks to shipping, and a special kind of beer, another blind tasting is going down. This one may not appeal to everyone, but the beers tasted are definitely worth the time, if for nothing else than to decide if the […]
Jun 21, 2020
Online Beer Store Review Episode #2 – “Craftshack”
Being locked in the house means getting beer in creative ways. This includes online beer stores. This time Carlin and Rebecca talk about their experience with Craftshack, which is out of San Diego, California.
Jun 14, 2020
Fourscore Beer Showcase Episode – “Young, But Already Awesome”
Carlin and Rebecca finally hit the road for a quick trip to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania for a beer and food pick-up. The brewery is less than a year old, but has come out of the gate swinging with some excellent beers.
Jun 07, 2020
Full Tilt Brewing Showcase Episode – “Born In Baltimore”
Rebecca takes the reigns for this episode, dispensing the history and information for this Baltimore born brewery. All of the beer tasted is well done, but two in particular garner high praise.
May 31, 2020
Bruery Society Beers Episode #8 – “Archive Beers”
Since being shut in the house is a thing now, Rebecca decides she will pitch in with this Bruery Society Beers episode. After a quick talk about archive beer sales, Carlin and Rebecca dive in to some interesting beers.
May 24, 2020
Variants Episode #3 – “Decadent Anniversary Beers”
For this variants episode, Carlin and Rebecca go big. The four beers are rare, barrel aged, and big in ABV. All of those things sound good, but do they live up to the hype? Find out…
May 17, 2020
Cellar Dive Episode #15 – “Hoppin’ Frog, Modern Times & Tired Hands”
Since the world has been confined to personal domiciles, Carlin and Rebecca have the opportunity to work down their large collection of cellar beers. All four of the beers tasted for this episode got some sort of barrel treatment, but benefited from that barrel in different ways.
May 10, 2020
Equilibrium Brewery Showcase Episode – “Super Scientific Brewing”
Focusing heavily on scientific experimentation and a main style of hazy IPAs, this brewery pleases the taste buds of the masses while keeping an eye toward discovery and refinement.
May 03, 2020
Beer Mail Episode #9 – “Almanac, Foam, Helltown, Platform & St. Boniface”
Carlin and Rebecca sit down to record what could be the last beer mail episode for quite a while. This one hits a good range of styles, but also prompts the addition of a bonus beer to the episode.
Apr 26, 2020
Beer Mail Episode #8 – “Deschutes, Foam, Hill Farmstead & Saucy”
After the beer excursion to Pittsburgh with Kelli and Kyle Norman, Carlin and Rebecca have even more beer for beer mail episodes. Three of the beers tasted for this one were just obtained, while the fourth was pulled from the cellar.
Apr 19, 2020
The Alchemist Showcase Episode – “The Story Behind The Haze”
Carlin and Rebecca sit down to talk in depth about the brewery that kicked off the whole craft beer haze craze. Although the four beers tasted for this episode are all hoppy, this brewery does a lot more, which is covered by Carlin.
Apr 12, 2020
Hitchhiker Brewing Showcase Episode – “Where Tradition And Experimentation Collide”
On their beer excursion to Pittsburgh, Carlin and Rebecca decided to bring back enough beers for a showcase episode for their favorite brewery of the trip. A history rooted in brewing tradition, but an eye toward experimentation just about sums up this brewery.
Apr 05, 2020
Bruery Society Beers Episode #7 – “A Smattering Of Styles”
Carlin tastes a very diverse array of styles in this episode, showing real range by The Bruery. He then discusses how trustees work for the beer societies before being joined by Rebecca for the final two beers.
Mar 29, 2020
Pittsburgh Beer Excursion Episode – “So Much Craft Beer In Steel City”
Carlin and Rebecca met up with Kelli and Kyle Norman for another joint beer adventure. Steel City was the focus and nobody was prepared for the quality of beer and food that was consumed.
Mar 22, 2020
Beer & Food Episode #12 – “B.C. Brewery Beer Dinner”
It’s been awhile since Carlin and Rebecca talked about pairing some beers with food. This return to the episode format involves discussion of a recent beer dinner the two attended for Valentine’s Day at B.C. Brewery in Hunt Valley, Maryland.
Mar 15, 2020
Beer Mail Episode #7 – “Dewey, Rotunda & Un Anee”
Carlin and Rebecca continue going through the beers Kyle Norman gave them. A few of the breweries repeat, but there are enough different and interesting beers for this one.
Mar 08, 2020
Beer Mail Episode #6 – “Dewey, Equilibrium, Masthead & Rotunda”
Carlin and Rebecca met up with Kyle Norman recently, so that must mean another Beer Mail episode. There are a few different styles tasted, but this time around the tasting order is shaken up, but there’s a reason for that…
Mar 01, 2020
Variants Episode #2 – “New Holland’s Dragon’s Milk”
Finally getting back to another one of these, Carlin and Rebecca sit down to try a bourbon barrel aged beer that’s been around for some time. This includes two other versions. One that just adds some ingredients and another that changes the whole beer entirely.
Feb 23, 2020
On The Shelf Episode #15 – “D9, Sixpoint, Troegs & True Respite”
Carlin and Rebecca taste more shelf beers, but try a new approach to their tasting order. Two of the beers have Carlin a bit concerned, but are these negative feelings confirmed?
Feb 16, 2020
Mystery Beers Episode #237 – “Tony’s DuClaw Era”
In the second episode with guest Tony Marion, his background in craft beer is discussed with a big focus on his years with DuClaw Brewing. Then Tony gets his second shot at blind tasting, which yields one beer that really catches his fancy.
Feb 09, 2020
Mystery Beers Episode #236 – “Beers & Independent Film”
Getting back to basics, Carlin brings in a guest to taste some blind beers and talk about a project he is premiering. Tony Marion, of Cinecle Pictures, completed a film called Loose Ends and it’s showing at B.C. Brewery in Hunt Valley, Maryland. Listen to the episode for all of the details.
Feb 02, 2020
Online Beer Store Review Episode #1 – “Craft Beer Kings”
Ever wonder if ordering from an online beer store is worth it? This new episode format tackles that exact question. This first episode focuses on Carlin’s experience with the online beer store Craft Beer Kings. https://ia801506.us.archive.org/19/items/brewtalbattleonlinebeerstorereviewepisode1/Brewtal%20Battle%20-%20Online%20Beer%20Store%20Review%20Episode%201.mp3
Jan 26, 2020
Almanac Beer Showcase Episode – “A Focus On Farmers Markets”
Carlin has been wanting to cover this brewery for quite some time, and the aged beers used for the episode highlight that. It’s one of many California breweries, but it has its own unique beer history and style.
Jan 19, 2020
Beer Mail Episode #5 – “SomerVillain Brewcast 12-Pack”
Answering the call Carlin was putting out, Jason Ng and Alex Rogers from the SomerVillain Brewcast sent a box of 12 beers. To make things interesting, Carlin and Rebecca decide to taste them all blind in a large tournament.
Jan 12, 2020
In Memorium Episode – “Race Street Brew Works”
A brewery Carlin and Rebecca visited while on vacation a few years ago closed its doors. With some help from long-time listeners Kyle and Kelli Norman, this episode features some of the last beers made at the brewery in this send-off for a unique beer place that’s sad to see call it quits.
Jan 05, 2020
Cellar Dive Episode #14 – “Yule Brews”
Rebecca got nostalgic for Christmas beers, so this Cellar Dive episode is devoted to just that. Rebecca chooses two dark ones from the same brewery, while Carlin pulls two barrel-aged ones from another brewery.
Dec 29, 2019
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