Grab your favorite banger and get ready to party with the Craft Beer Republic! We’re talking about some getting in the research while traveling, how to lose weight with alcohol, recipes for the perfect snacks, homebrewing seltzers, drinking too much on a plane, and the crispiest beers in the US! Greg is drinking Konkey Dong , a big, double IPA from Hoof Hearted Brewing. Flex is sipping on Only Interested in Bangers from Hop Butcher for the World. Greg does a little more traveling, which means he...
May 08, 2024•40 min•Ep. 407
The sun is shining, the bees are buzzing, and the birds won't stop chirping - it must be springtime in the Craft Beer Republic! Flex and Greg are enjoying the sweet, delicious weather in Wisconsin while sipping on some quality brews. Recently, Greg officiated a wedding and felt like a big deal, while Flex reminisced about his wild bachelor party adventures. There's been a buzz of activity in the beer world, with various brewery acquisitions taking place. Oh, and let's not forget about the drunk ...
May 01, 2024•46 min•Ep. 406
Welcome to Craft Beer Republic, Batch 305! Steph is back for another funny episode as we talk about the fallacy of greatness that Budweiser presented, Utah beer research, Eagle Park’s Jointfest, Flex’s awful culinary experience, Greg’s brush with TSA taking his beer, cocktail talk, and Florida Woman is making a comeback! Step is drinking Warm Smile, a fruited sour from Seek Beer Co. in San Diego. Greg is sipping on Squid Prints, a collab IPA from Imprint Beer and Vitamin Sea Brewing . And Flex h...
Apr 24, 2024•48 min•Ep. 405
Get ready for some watery beer and new friends! Steph, aka @Miss_Tipsysocks, is coming to party with Flex and Greg on Craft Beer Republic. We’re talking about miserable beer fest experiences, making drunk purchases, why wine-drunk is just classier, old-timey train robberies, and getting drunk with Florida politicians. Steph is drinking Elephino , a DIPA from Red Rock Brewing out of Salt Lake City, UT. Greg is sipping on Pull Tabs, a hazy pale from BlackStack Brewing. And Flex is getting really l...
Apr 17, 2024•46 min•Ep. 404
This week on Craft Beer Republic, Greg and Flex are conducting some beer science, learning about getting pants drunk, drinking REALLY old beer, discussing the proper taco, and taking a trip down south to hang out with Floridaman. Greg is drinking Juce = Juce, a collaboration Hazy IPA from Great Notion and Equilibrium Brewing . Flex is sipping on an old Berliner from Eagle Park Brewing (no surprise). Thanks to our biggest fans in Finland, we’re getting Pants Drunk! Greg conducts algorithm-approve...
Apr 10, 2024•38 min•Ep. 403
Who needs a beer to themselves? How about 7? This week on Craft Beer Republic, Flex and Greg are talking about their Easter drinking situations, when to teach your kids about beer flights, participating in Pink Boots collab days, the upcoming WrestleMania weekend, drinks to-go, Blue Moon ruining the eclipse, and taking a drunk swim with your car. Greg and his wife, with a bunch of other beer friends, were invited to Pedals & Pints Brewing (thanks, Monica !) to participate in their Pink Boots...
Apr 03, 2024•42 min•Ep. 402
Let’s keep the party going for Batch 401; Scott and Dan are back with Flex and Greg! We’re talking about traveling and drinking, upgrading your booze selections, keeping it saucy on the golf course, politicians getting involved in beer, and drunk platinum-status travelers. Flex is sipping on Samsara IPA from Evergrain Brewing in Pennsylvania. The other gents are drinking MC^Ghost from Parish Brewing and Equilibrium Brewing . Did you know a new Ghostbusters movie is coming out? Dan and Flex are v...
Mar 27, 2024•43 min•Ep. 401
We made it to 400! For the big 4-0-0, we are having a party! Greg and Flex are hanging with the OGs, Scott and Dan. We’re talking about our 3:16 Day and St. Paddy’s Day celebrations, day drinking like a champ, pizza-flavored beer, and getting in a drunken wrestling match in the drive-thru. Flex is sipping on This Is My Serious Face, a hazy from Amorphic Beer . The other gents are drinking the most popular craft beer from 2016, Sierra Nevada Pale Ale . Can you believe we’ve been around since 2016...
Mar 20, 2024•40 min•Ep. 400
Sláinte, beer lovers! This week, Flex and Greg are back with tales of alcohol hidden in the walls, throwing sharp objects while drinking, drinking too much with professional wrestlers, the Florida Man Games, Tennessee’s cold beer saga, and getting arrested for flirting with cops. Flex is sipping All Beef Frank, an IPA from Hop Butcher for the World . Greg is drinking Extra Sunshine, a hazy IPA from Shred Beer Company . Thanks to Erica for sending that down. Greg apologizes to some forgotten beer...
Mar 13, 2024•52 min•Ep. 399
Someone call 9-1-1! We're excited to be at Red Engine Brewing Company to talk to Preston Andreini, the founder, brewmaster, and the man behind the vision of this new brewery. He speaks about his history with craft beer, being the first brewery in town, designing recipes, making important mistakes, and making beer people want to drink. Preston shares Java Bump, a coffee blond ale, and the perfect breakfast beer. We discuss his "other" job as a firefighter and his connection with the brewery's nam...
Mar 06, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 398
We’re excited to have Monica Potter, head brewer at Pedals and Pints Brewing , back on the show! We’re talking about what makes a hazy good, using coffee in beer, hitting the links for some cheap beers, getting so drunk you call the cops on yourself, and whatever the heck Buffalo is. - Monica tells us about her two new beer releases, Black & Blue session Sour and Up Tempo, her coffee collaboration with California Coffee Republic . Greg talks about his bachelor party trip to Tahoe, how freaki...
Feb 28, 2024•55 min•Ep. 397
Get ready for some beer education! Monica, the head brewer at Pedals and Pints , joins the Republic as we talk about tasty sour beers, the price of beer and snacks at the Super Bowl, new leadership at Sierra Nevada, the craft beer selection at stadiums, and getting drunk at a chocolate shop. - We find out the price of beer and snacks at the Super Bowl, and the most popular beers poured during the big game. Flex talks about nervous drinking during the Packers' win and how many he went through tha...
Feb 21, 2024•42 min•Ep. 396
Who's ready to get thiolized for Valentine's Day? The Super Bowl happened; that's all we need to say. We're talking about pizza and beer combos, romantic Valentine's drinking, getting super nerdy at a brewery, vacation drinks, and the best-selling "craft" beer of 2023. - Flex went to Eagle Park to do some beer research and ended up impressing people (and embarrassing himself) with his knowledge of thiolized yeast. Also, the IPL vs. Cold IPA debate continues! Greg was back at Red Engine Brewing f...
Feb 14, 2024•41 min•Ep. 395
We’re talking balls and beers! With the Super Bowl this week, we have to take a moment to chat about the 49ers and the Chiefs. We’re also talking about brewery anniversary parties, Coley’s birthday shot parade, day drinking at the driving range, some unexpected brewery closures, and a big brewery sale. - Casa Agria in Oxnard had their big 8th-anniversary party last weekend, and Greg grabbed the crew to investigate. Coley celebrated her birthday with brunch and a big shot parade (don’t worry, we ...
Feb 07, 2024•42 min•Ep. 394
Who’s ready for Beerfest season?! Erica stops by as we talk about hitting some new breweries, the magic of beer and chicken wings, how much beer we can drink in a day, more craft beer buyouts, and cops delivering drunk munchies. - Greg has to hit the road for work, but he does get in some research at a couple of breweries: Hangar 24 and Everywhere Beer Co . He also scores major beer points with his wife. Flex takes the family out for beers but has to chase down someone to get a beer. And have yo...
Jan 31, 2024•56 min•Ep. 393
Prepare your crystal beers; Greg, Flex, and Erica are reading fortunes! Erica stops by to discuss new breweries, big-time beer collabs, living on a farm, Olympic beers, New Jersey brewery laws, and 2024 craft beer predictions. - Erica and Greg are drinking Peanut Butter Lovers, a New Glory Craft Brewery stout. Flex is sipping on Ghost in the Machine, the popular Hazy IPA from Parish Brewing Company . - Greg talks about his trip to Red Engine Brewing , a new brewery in Filmore, CA. The gang talks...
Jan 24, 2024•44 min•Ep. 392
Cheers and beers to everyone fighting the good fight and not going dry for January! Flex and Greg are back at it, and we’re talking about corporate beer that’s still good, drinking at concerts, work-from-home happy hour, Snoop Dogg’s new drink, setting drinking records in Australia, and some crazy guy is blowing up bars. - Flex drinks Danger is Our Business, an IPA from Drekker Brewing and Xul Beer Company . Greg is sipping on One of My Favorites (that’s the name) from Pure Project . - Flex talk...
Jan 17, 2024•46 min•Ep. 391
No Dry January over here! Flex and Greg are back after their holiday break. We’re talking about the wettest January to hit the Republic, holiday shenanigans, Greg’s new “job,” wine science, insane brunches, brewery buyouts, and we check in with Florida man! - Greg is sipping on Meet You Where You Are, a hazy IPA from Green Cheek Beer Co . Flex is drinking Ursa Minor Brewing’s Galactic Face Slap. - Flex was busy over the holidays drinking with co-workers, playing Santa to his kids, and even stayi...
Jan 10, 2024•45 min•Ep. 390
Cheers, and hoppy new beers! Beergirl Mel is back on Batch 389 for our first episode of 2024! We're talking about classic beers, brewery pet peeves, getting drunk in Times Square for the holidays, drinking and riding at EPCOT, cheesy booze, and starting our own OnlyFans account. - Greg is drinking Dead Cow Brown Ale from Pedals and Pints. Mel is sipping on Flannel Lined Everything, a winter-spiced ale from Beer Tree Brew . And Flex is reviewing Actias Luna , a TIPA from Parish Brewing. - Mel tal...
Jan 03, 2024•57 min•Ep. 389
Welcome to Craft Beer Republic Batch 388, the ultimate podcast for craft beer enthusiasts! In this episode, host Greg and his incredible co-hosts Flex and Mel take you on a wild ride through the world of craft beer, sharing their thoughts, opinions, and reviews on the latest brews. Greg and Flex venture into a spirited discussion about sports (yes, it's not a sports show, but they can't help it!), expressing their opinions on baseball player Shohei Otani and deferred payments in the world of spo...
Dec 27, 2023•41 min•Ep. 388
Season's Drinkings to all our wonderful listeners! On Batch 387, Coley joins Flex and Greg for our favorite holiday tradition! We’re also talking about our drunken Friendsmas celebration, drinking super old wine, the horrors of Christmas shopping, non-alcoholic White Claw, and our favorite Christmas tradition! - Flex is sipping on Holiday Spice from Lakefront Brewing . Coley and Greg are drinking The Polar Xpresso from Brewery-X . - We’re all talking about how awful Christmas shopping is and wha...
Dec 20, 2023•47 min•Ep. 387
Get ready for a hilarious and beer-filled episode as Coley joins Greg and Flex on Batch 386! We’re talking about Flex’s fake holiday celebration, brewery expansions and closures, destroyed beer shipments, free beer promotions, New Jersey drama, and Heady Topper’s anniversary. - Flex is drinking Wandering Into The Snow, a double milkshake IPA with marshmallows from Abomination Brewing . Greg and Coley are sipping on Beneath the Canopy, a collaboration murky from Pure Project and Smog City Brewing...
Dec 13, 2023•50 min•Ep. 386
Cheers to stout season! Flex and Greg are back for Batch 385. They're talking about beer advent calendars, taking boozy road trips, a new drunk driving test, the best beers of 2023, excellent cocktail spots, and Saint Nicholas Day. - Greg is sipping on Campfire Stout from Highwater Brewing . Flex is drinking Third Space Brewing's Cranberry Gose . - Flex talks about all the holiday beer research he's been working on and the sweet beer advent calendar he got from MobCraft. Greg talks about his wif...
Dec 06, 2023•41 min•Ep. 385
Who needs a beer after having too much beer for Thanksgiving? Join Flex and Greg on Batch 384 as we talk about our Turkey Day beverages, Christmas beer traditions, the onset of hangovers, Pozole Palooza, the sale of Anchor Brewing, and the best 20 Beers in 2023. - Flex is drinking Milkshake IPA from Eagle Park’s Demo Track series. Greg is reviewing Frosty the Hazeman, a holiday hazy from Second Chance Brewing . - Flex talks about his first Thanksgiving home in decades and enjoying it for once. H...
Nov 29, 2023•45 min•Ep. 384
Who’s ready to get thankful (and a bit tipsy)? On Batch 383, we’re getting sauced for turkey day as we drink some beers we’re grateful for. We’re also talking about Flex’s dabbling, the most popular Thanksgiving booze, Blackout Wednesday, more craft “strategic partnerships,” truckloads of alcohol go missing, and anti-hangover shots! - Flex is drinking an Apple Pie Imperial Stout from Lion’s Tail Brewing . Greg is sipping on Gemeinschaft , a collab between El Segundo Brewing and Enegren . And Zac...
Nov 22, 2023•44 min•Ep. 383
Cheers, and Midwest beers! Zack from Indiana is back, and we’re talking about his new beer job, fresh hops, holiday decorations, getting iced, the return of expensive beer, and scooting while intoxicated. - Greg is drinking the 2023 Celebration fresh hop IPA from Sierra Nevada . Zack is sipping on Unsessionable IPA from Revolution Brewing in Chicago. Flex is reviewing Rocket Rodeo from Dream State Brewing in Fort Lauderdale, FL. - While drinking a holiday beer, the guys discuss the proper time t...
Nov 15, 2023•48 min•Ep. 382
Get your wagon full of beer, and let’s go! The Dream Team is back together for Batch 381; we’re taking names at trivia, hitting up some new breweries, getting beer while trick-or-treating, staying away from Tsingtao, and running away from Florida Man! - Deb and Greg are drinking 14 Cannons Hurriquake, their 6th Anniversary West Coast IPA. Flex is sipping on Believe It or Not from Third Space Brewing . - Greg, Deb, and the rest of the Prestige Worldwide team took the victory at Naughty Pine’s tri...
Nov 08, 2023•45 min•Ep. 381
Grab a pumpkin beer and get basic with us! Deb is back, and there’s not a PSL she’s ever turned down. On Batch 380, we’re talking about Taco Tuesday, football players buying fans beers, new Sunday beer sales for New York, the Floridaman Games, and the importance of whipped cream and pumpkin pies. - Flex is drinking a Halloween classic, Pumpking, from Southern Tier Brewing in Lakewood, NY. Greg and Deb are sipping on Pumpkin Ale from Kern River Brewing Company . - Our beer selections bring up an ...
Nov 01, 2023•40 min•Ep. 380
Grab your favorite beer and fast-food dessert. Beergirl Mel is back, and she’s hungry! On Batch 379, we’re talking about weird, empty taprooms, figuring out why beer is so expensive, going to bars that show adult movies, and getting high at Oktoberfest! - Mel drinks Dexterous, a Helles lager from Aspire Brewing in New York. Flex is sipping on Mikerphone Brewing’s Key Lime Cheesecake Incident. And Greg is reviewing Castle Made of Clouds, a milkshake IPA from Gnarly Barley Brewing out of Louisiana...
Oct 25, 2023•50 min•Ep. 379
Beergirl Mel is back! We’re talking about new breweries, beer fests for a cause, the best breakfast boozes, the sale of Anchor Brewing’s assets, a “bubble free” spiked seltzer, more drunk teachers, and we ask a medical professional how much is too much? - Mel is drinking Ambition, a hazy IPA from new brewery Aspire Brewing . Flex is sipping on Untitled Arts Cotton Candy IPA. And Greg is crushing on Tumble Time, a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle-inspired IPA from Brewery X . - Did you know there are ...
Oct 18, 2023•46 min•Ep. 378
