Pumpkin Beers Episode – “Crooked Crab & Westbrook”
Searching for a good pumpkin beer for the fall season, Rebecca and Carlin picked a few out at their local liquor store. Two are tasted and evaluated in this episode.
Nov 06, 2022
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Elder Pine Brewing & Blending Excursion Episode – “Brewing Up Interesting Beers”
One of their favorite breweries in Maryland, Carlin and Rebecca traveled to Elder Pine Brewing & Blending for some very interesting beers on draft. Hear about their experience as they sip on two of their favorites.
Oct 30, 2022
Beer Event Episode – “Braglio Farms Oktoberfest & Whiskey On The Waterfront”
Over the past month or so, Carlin and Rebecca hit two events featuring beer that impressed them. This episode is talking about those events while sipping on a few beers.
Oct 23, 2022
Beer Mail Episode #17 – “Strange Roots Experimental Ales”
Carlin and Rebecca were recently gifted two beers from Strange Roots Experimental Ales by Jason Tabeling and Caroline Cook. Hear what the hosts think of the beers in this return to the beer mail episode format.
Oct 16, 2022
Bluejacket Excursion Episode – “Great Service, Good Beers & Really Good Food”
A brewery with good food and lots of outdoor seating in the thick of Washington, DC, Bluejacket deserved a recent visit from Carlin and Rebecca. Hear all about their experience while they sip on a nice sour treat.
Oct 09, 2022
Right Proper Brewing Excursion Episode – “Solid Beer & Funky Atmosphere”
Having never been to this brewery, Carlin and Rebecca made the trip to DC to take in the ambiance and sample the beers of Right Proper Brewing. Hear their assessment while they sip on a beer they brought home.
Oct 02, 2022
Hopkins Farm Brewery Excursion Episode – “Open Spaces & Local Ingredients”
Carlin and Rebecca hit up another Maryland farm brewery to support local beer and farming. Hear about their experience at Hopkins Farm Brewery while they sip on some beers.
Sep 24, 2022
Union Craft Brewing Excursion Episode – “Solid Offerings In A Nice Space”
Once a favorite brewery, Carlin and Rebecca return to Union Craft Brewing in Baltimore to see how their beers are tasting. Hear about their experience as they taste two of the beers they brought home.
Sep 17, 2022
Guinness Brewing Excursion Episode – “An Impressive Place To Hangout”
Having already been open four years, Carlin and Rebecca finally made it to the Guinness Open Gate Brewery in Baltimore, Maryland. Hear all about their experience.
Sep 10, 2022
Pariah Brewing Excursion Episode – “Joining The Baltimore Brewing Community”
Originally out of San Diego, California, Pariah Brewing recently opened a location in Baltimore, Maryland, so Carlin and Rebecca had to check it out. Listen for their review of the bar and their beers.
Sep 04, 2022
Independent Brewing Excursion Episode – “An Array Of Offerings”
After having the founder of Independent Brewing on the podcast years ago, Carlin and Rebecca decided it was time to check back in on how the beers are tasting and the brewery space has grown.
Aug 28, 2022
Dewey Beer Excursion Episode – “Best In The Fruited Sour Game”
A day trip to Rehoboth Beach, Delaware ended in a stop in at Dewey Beer Company for Carlin and Rebecca. Hear about their experience, how tasty the fruited sours were, and some outstanding pizza.
Aug 21, 2022
Attaboy Beer Excursion Episode – “An Amazingly Crisp Lager & A Pretty Sour Ale”
While in Frederick, Maryland, Carlin and Rebecca hopped over to Attaboy Beer to taste their offerings on tap and pick up one amazing lager. Listen to their recap of the experience as they sip on some Backyard Queen.
Aug 14, 2022
Idiom Brewing Excursion Episode – “Nailing Fruited Sours”
Having taken a recent trip to Frederick, Maryland, Carlin and Rebecca had to hit up one of their favorite breweries for sours. Hear the two recount their experience in this episode while sipping a few Idiom Brewing beers.
Aug 07, 2022
Mystery Beers Episode #250 – “Baa Baa & Black Flag”
Rounding out this batch of mystery beers, Carlin and Rebecca taste a nice light one and one with a very odd color.
Jul 31, 2022
Mystery Beers Episode #249 – “Mortalis & Other Half”
Two more mystery beers are tasted. One turns out to be a style Carlin thinks shouldn’t exist and the other turns out to be a pretty solid collaboration.
Jul 24, 2022
Mystery Beers Episode #248 – “Ever Grain & Oliver”
Carlin and Rebecca get back to the style of episode that started the whole podcast, blind tasting. Will this be a fun return, or a disappointing experience for their palates?
Jul 17, 2022
Bruery Society Beers Episode #21 – “Absent Minded, Birnesap & Mai Zombie”
Carlin sits down to taste more Bruery beers and this time he’s tasting a range of barrel aging: port, rum, and rye.
Jul 10, 2022
Pour Man’s Brewing Excursion Episode – “Showcasing Lagers”
Having seen the results of a recent online tournament of Pennsylvania breweries, Carlin and Rebecca decided to visit the winner to see what all the buzz is about. This one did not disappoint.
Jul 03, 2022
Lancaster Beer Excursion Episode – “Cartel Brewing & Blending & Our Town Brewing”
Lancaster, Pennsylvania has a lot of breweries that have sprouted up over the years. Carlin and Rebecca decided to hit up two and talk about their experiences at each in this episode.
Jun 26, 2022
On The Shelf Episode #32 – “Sixpoint & Upland”
A hoppy beer with a witty name and a fruited sour are the focus of this episode. One from a brewery not tasted on the podcast for some years and the other from one never tasted on the podcast before.
Jun 19, 2022
On The Shelf Episode #31 – “Baa Baa & FiftyFifty”
For this On The Shelf episode, Carlin and Rebecca start light and hoppy, but finish dark and boozy.
Jun 12, 2022
On The Shelf Episode #30 – “Ever Grain & True Respite”
Pulled from the shelf of their local liquor store, Carlin and Rebecca evaluate a hoppy local beer with a great backstory and a fruited sour from a brewery they first experienced some years ago in Pennsylvania.
Jun 05, 2022
Hoplark Hop Water Episode – “Hop Flavor With No Alcohol”
Always looking for some good near beer options, Carlin and Rebecca give Hoplark hop water a try. Is this one worth the money for those times you want some hoppy flavor with no alcohol? Listen to find out.
May 29, 2022
Cushwa Brewing Excursion Episode – “Tasty Beers & Delicious Rad Pies”
The second part of Carlin and Rebecca’s recent beer trip to Williamsport, Maryland, Cushwa Brewing is the focus. The beers are quite good, but so are the Rad Pies. Listen to hear about it.
May 22, 2022
Bruery Society Beers Episode #20 – “Doctor’s Orders, JR Harris & TerreuBQ”
In this episode, Carlin evaluates an interesting rum barrel aged beer, a sour based on grilled pineapple, and a beer wine hybrid done in collaboration with Erosion Wine Company.
May 15, 2022
Homaide Brewing Excursion Episode – “A Range Of Styles On Tap”
Carlin and Rebecca made a trip out to Williamsport, Maryland for some craft beers. In this episode they talk about Homaide Brewing’s beers, ambiance, and overall experience.
May 08, 2022
On The Shelf Episode #29 – “Forward & Species X”
A hoppy beer with an interesting twist and a nice light style are the two beers Carlin and Rebecca evaluate.
May 01, 2022
Inverness Brewing Excursion Episode – “A Farm Brewing Experience”
Farm breweries are a thing in the state of Maryland, and Carlin and Rebecca recently visited one in Monkton. Hear them talk about their experience while sipping on three offerings from the brewery.
Apr 24, 2022
On The Shelf Episode #28 – “Energy City & Pariah”
Carlin and Rebecca try a hazy IPA and a fruited sour, two of the most popular styles. Do these particular examples of the styles stand out, or are they coming up short?
Apr 17, 2022
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