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Friday Night Beers

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Translating beers into improvised pop culture takes, one sip at a time. Hosted by Tom and Vince.
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Episodes

Episode #39 - National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

Send us a text In this episode of Friday Night Beers, Tom is off wreaking coastal havoc, so Vince cracks a holiday favorite to watch and discuss another holiday favorite with special guest Maura McCann. Vince and Maura drink some Fistmas (Episode #37) and discuss A Christmas Vacation. They dig into their favorite characters, quotes and the biggest lessons we can learn from Clark W Griswold. At the end, they compare a character of their choosing to a popular beer, but totally forget to rate the m...

Dec 27, 202123 minSeason 1Ep. 39

Episode #38 - Season I Finale Show

Send us a text In this Instagram Live recorded episode of Friday Night Beers, Tom & Vince recap the first season of the series. They begin by doing a blind taste test of past beers. Afterwards, they highlight impressive statistics from the year. From there, several awards are handed out including Take/Bit of the Year, Best Foreign Country, Shocker of the Year, Beer of the Year, Apple Review of the Year, Home Brewer of the Year and finally, Fan of the Year. Instagram: @friday.night.beers Twit...

Dec 17, 202153 minSeason 1Ep. 38

Episode #37 - Fistmas

Send us a text In this episode of Friday Night Beers, Tom & Vince try a beer called Fistmas. This red ale comes from Revolution Brewing in Chicago, Illinois. The hosts drink it and somehow compare it to things like what defines a Christmas movie, Diehard, Jack Frost, Ruth Bader Ginsberg, Christmas music, sequels and more. At the end, they rate this beer on a unique 1-5 scale. VINCE: 3.5 / 5 Vinces TOM: 3.5 / 5 Toms Instagram: @friday.night.beers Twitter: @fnb_pod Threads: https://www.threads...

Dec 10, 202126 minSeason 1Ep. 37

Episode #36 - Fat Tire

Send us a text In this episode of Friday Night Beers, Tom & Vince try a beer called Fat Tire. This amber ale comes from New Belgium Brewing Company in Fort Collins, Colorado. The hosts drink it and somehow compare it to things like biking as kids, Fred Armisen, Bob Saget, America’s expansion to the West, famous explorers and more. At the end, they rate this beer on a unique 1-5 scale. VINCE: 3 / 5 Vinces TOM: 4.25 / 5 Toms Instagram: @friday.night.beers Twitter: @fnb_pod Threads: https://www...

Dec 03, 202125 minSeason 1Ep. 36

Episode #35 - White Zombie

Send us a text In this episode of Friday Night Beers, Tom & Vince try a beer called White Zombie. This white ale comes from Catawba Brewing Co. in Asheville, North Carolina. The hosts drink it and somehow compare it to things like hair metal, monster moments in pop culture, The Walking Dead , 100 Foot Wave , Olympic sports and more. At the end, they rate this beer on a unique 1-5 scale. VINCE: 3.9 / 5 Vinces TOM: 3.5 / 5 Toms Instagram: @friday.night.beers Twitter: @fnb_pod Threads: https://...

Nov 26, 202125 minSeason 1Ep. 35

Episode #34 - Sippin' Pretty

Send us a text In this episode of Friday Night Beers, Tom & Vince try a beer called Sippin’ Pretty. This fruited sour comes from Odell Brewing Co. in Fort Collins, Colorado. The hosts drink it and somehow compare it to things like Seinfeld , David Letterman, baseball pitchers, Aaron Rodgers, Shailene Woodley and more. At the end, they rate this beer on a unique 1-5 scale. VINCE: 4.25 / 5 Vinces TOM: 3.75 / 5 Toms Instagram: @friday.night.beers Twitter: @fnb_pod Threads: https://www.threads.n...

Nov 19, 202124 minSeason 1Ep. 34

Episode #33 - Vinnie

Send us a text In this episode of Friday Night Beers, Tom & Vince try a beer called Vinnie. This Dampfbier comes from Bold Dog Beer Company in Chicago, IL. The hosts drink it and somehow compare it to things like family nicknames, Jay-Z and Linkin Park’s collaborations, musical mash-ups, Anchorman , Sex Education and more. At the end, they rate this beer on a unique 1-5 scale. VINCE: 3.75 / 5 Vinces TOM: 4 / 5 Toms Instagram: @friday.night.beers Twitter: @fnb_pod Threads: https://www.threads...

Nov 12, 202124 minSeason 1Ep. 33

Episode #32 - Emo Murmurs

Send us a text In this episode of Friday Night Beers, Tom & Vince try a beer called Emo Murmurs. This marshmallow fruited sour comes from DSSOLVR Brewing Co. in Asheville, North Carolina. The hosts drink it and somehow compare it to the emo genre, famous emo bands like My Chemical Romance, Blink-182, Green Day, Fall Out Boy, Tom’s days as a pop punk musician, fake jobs for emo artists and more. At the end, they rate this beer on a unique 1-5 scale. VINCE: 2.75 / 5 Vinces TOM: 1 / 5 Toms Inst...

Nov 05, 202126 minSeason 1Ep. 32

Episode #31 - Pumking Nitro

Send us a text In this spooky episode of Friday Night Beers, Tom & Vince try a beer called Pumking Nitro. This pumpkin ale comes from Southern Tier Brewing Company in Lakewood, NY. The hosts drink it and somehow compare it to things like this beer’s podcast, the horror movie genre, Squid Game , The Haunting of Hill House , Dua Lipa, Wicked , and more. At the end, they rate this beer on a unique 1-5 scale. VINCE: 4 / 5 Vinces TOM: 3.5 / 5 Toms Instagram: @friday.night.beers Twitter: @fnb_pod ...

Oct 29, 202125 minSeason 1Ep. 31

Episode #30 - Absence of Light

Send us a text In this episode of Friday Night Beers, Tom & Vince try a beer called Absence of Light. This stout comes from 4 Hands Brewing Co. in St. Louis, Missouri. The hosts drink it and somehow compare it to things like St. Louis businesses, famous pop culture duos, The Matrix , Banksy, late night talk shows, the NBA’s relationship with rap and more. At the end, they rate this beer on a unique 1-5 scale. VINCE: 4.75 / 5 Vinces TOM: 3.75 / 5 Toms Instagram: @friday.night.beers Twitter: @...

Oct 22, 202126 minSeason 1Ep. 30

Episode #29 - God Damn Pigeon Porter

Send us a text In this episode of Friday Night Beers, Tom & Vince try a beer called God Damn Pigeon Porter. This porter comes from Spiteful Brewing in Chicago, Illinois. The hosts drink it and somehow compare it to things like the European history of porters, Drive , celebrities that could talk to pigeons, actors that behave like pigeons, Anthony Jeselnik and more. At the end, they rate this beer on a unique 1-5 scale. VINCE: 4.75 / 5 Vinces TOM: 4.5 / 5 Toms Instagram: @friday.night.beers T...

Oct 15, 202124 minSeason 1Ep. 29

Episode #28 - Lager Town Octoberfest

Send us a text In this episode of Friday Night Beers, Tom & Vince try a beer called Lager Town Octoberfest. This lager comes from Half Acre Beer Company in Chicago, IL. The hosts drink it and somehow compare it to things like Beerfest, the Broken Lizard comedy troupe, The Town , Roy Kent from Ted Lasso and more. At the end, they rate this beer on a unique 1-5 scale. VINCE: 4 / 5 Vinces TOM: 4 / 5 Toms Instagram: @friday.night.beers Twitter: @fnb_pod Threads: https://www.threads.net/@friday.n...

Oct 08, 202125 minSeason 1Ep. 28

Episode #27 - Anti-Hero

Send us a text In this episode of Friday Night Beers, Tom & Vince try a beer called Anti-Hero. This IPA comes from Revolution Brewing in Chicago, Illinois. The hosts drink it and somehow compare it to things like television anti-heroes, Harrison Ford, Walter White, The Hangover , Zach Galifianakis, Bradley Cooper and more. At the end, they rate this beer on a unique 1-5 scale. VINCE: 4 / 5 Vinces TOM: 4.25 / 5 Toms Instagram: @friday.night.beers Twitter: @fnb_pod Threads: https://www.threads...

Oct 01, 202124 minSeason 1Ep. 27

Episode #26 - Brooklyn Lager

Send us a text In this episode of Friday Night Beers, Tom & Vince try a beer called Brooklyn Lager. This lager comes from Brooklyn Brewery in New York City. The hosts drink it and somehow compare it to things like the brewery’s fascinating origins, New Yorkers bragging, Sex in the City, Jay-Z, Pandora users and more. At the end, they rate this beer on a unique 1-5 scale. VINCE: 3.5 / 5 Vinces TOM: 3.5 / 5 Toms Instagram: @friday.night.beers Twitter: @fnb_pod Threads: https://www.threads.net/...

Sep 24, 202125 minSeason 1Ep. 26

Episode #25 - Hot Dog Time Machine

Send us a text In this episode of Friday Night Beers, Tom & Vince try a beer called Hot Dog Time Machine. This double IPA is a collaboration with Iowa-based Toppling Goliath Brewing Co. and Chicago’s own Hop Butcher. The hosts drink it and somehow compare it to things like Back to the Future , Hot Tub Time Machine , America’s obsession with the 1980s, The Miracle on Ice and more. At the end, they rate this beer on a unique 1-5 scale. VINCE: 4.25 / 5 Vinces TOM: 4 / 5 Toms Instagram: @friday....

Sep 17, 202127 minSeason 1Ep. 25

Episode #24 - Apex Predator

Send us a text In this episode of Friday Night Beers, Tom & Vince try a beer called Apex Predator. This farmhouse ale comes from Off Color Brewing in Chicago, IL. The hosts drink it and somehow compare it to things like most popular celebrities, Kanye West, mice in movies, apex predators in the animal kingdom, The Lion King and more. At the end, they rate this beer on a unique 1-5 scale. VINCE: 4 / 5 Vinces TOM: 4.25 / 5 Toms Instagram: @friday.night.beers Twitter: @fnb_pod Threads: https://...

Sep 10, 202124 minSeason 1Ep. 24

Episode #23 - Moon Man

Send us a text In this episode of Friday Night Beers, Tom & Vince try a beer called Moon Man. This pale ale comes from New Glarus Brewing in New Glarus, Wisconsin. The hosts drink it and somehow compare it to things like Jim Carrey, Andy Kauffman, Wisconsin lakes, I Think You Should Leave and more. At the end, they rate this beer on a unique 1-5 scale. VINCE: 4 / 5 Vinces TOM: 4.75 / 5 Toms Instagram: @friday.night.beers Twitter: @fnb_pod Threads: https://www.threads.net/@friday.night.beers ...

Sep 03, 202123 minSeason 1Ep. 23

Episode #22 - Nopalli

Send us a text In this episode of Friday Night Beers, Tom & Vince try a beer called Nopalli. This Farmhouse ale comes from Casa Humilde in Chicago, IL. The hosts drink it and somehow compare it to things like Nicolas Cage, The Office , American pop culture gaps and more. At the end, they rate this beer on a unique 1-5 scale. VINCE: 3.25 / 5 Vinces TOM: 2.5 / 5 Toms Instagram: @friday.night.beers Twitter: @fnb_pod Threads: https://www.threads.net/@friday.night.beers Email: friday.night.beersp...

Aug 27, 202123 minSeason 1Ep. 22

Episode #21 - Daisy Cutter

Send us a text In this episode of Friday Night Beers, Tom & Vince try a beer called Daisy Cutter. This pale ale comes from Half Acre Beer Company in Chicago, Illinois. The hosts drink it and somehow compare it to things like Robin Williams, Good Will Hunting , Ben Affleck, Tropic Thunder and more. At the end, they rate this beer on a unique 1-5 scale. VINCE: 3.75 / 5 Vinces TOM: 5 / 5 Toms Instagram: @friday.night.beers Twitter: @fnb_pod Threads: https://www.threads.net/@friday.night.beers E...

Aug 20, 202126 minSeason 1Ep. 21

Episode #20 - Sunlight Cream Ale

Send us a text In this episode of Friday Night Beers, Tom & Vince try a beer called Sunlight Cream Ale. This cream ale comes from Sun King Brewery in Indianapolis, Indiana. The hosts drink it and somehow compare it to things like famous kings, Indiana life, Grease , Pleasantville, The Truman Show and more. At the end, they rate this beer on a unique 1-5 scale. VINCE: 3.5 / 5 Vinces TOM: 3.5 / 5 Toms Instagram: @friday.night.beers Twitter: @fnb_pod Threads: https://www.threads.net/@friday.nig...

Aug 13, 202124 minSeason 1Ep. 20

Episode #19 - Sonny

Send us a text In this episode of Friday Night Beers, Tom & Vince try a beer called Sonny. This lager comes from Bold Dog Beer Company in Chicago, IL. The hosts drink it and somehow compare it to things like baseball, childhood sports, Everybody Wants Some! , Field of Dreams , Linkin Park and more. At the end, they rate this beer on a unique 1-5 scale. VINCE: 4 / 5 Vinces TOM: 4 / 5 Toms Instagram: @friday.night.beers Twitter: @fnb_pod Threads: https://www.threads.net/@friday.night.beers Ema...

Aug 06, 202124 minSeason 1Ep. 19

Episode #18 - Au Jus

Send us a text In this episode of Friday Night Beers, Tom & Vince try a beer called Au Jus. This black IPA comes from Alarmist Brewing in Chicago, IL. The hosts drink it and somehow compare it to things like misleading movie trailers, Signs , Downsizing, Christoph Waltz, Christopher Walken and more. At the end, they rate this beer on a unique 1-5 scale. VINCE: 3 / 5 Vinces TOM: 3 / 5 Toms Instagram: @friday.night.beers Twitter: @fnb_pod Threads: https://www.threads.net/@friday.night.beers Em...

Jul 30, 202124 minSeason 1Ep. 18

Episode #17 - O-Gii

Send us a text In this episode of Friday Night Beers, Tom & Vince try a beer called O-Gii. This witbier comes from Milwaukee Brewing Company in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The hosts drink it and somehow compare it to things like college bars, Shark Week, the lamest Avengers, Step Brothers, and more. At the end, they rate this beer on a unique 1-5 scale. VINCE: 3.5 / 5 Vinces TOM: 4.25 / 5 Toms Instagram: @friday.night.beers Twitter: @fnb_pod Threads: https://www.threads.net/@friday.night.beers Ema...

Jul 23, 202124 minSeason 1Ep. 17

Episode #16 - Louie's Demise

Send us a text In this episode of Friday Night Beers, Tom & Vince try a beer called Louie’s Demise. This amber ale comes from Milwaukee Brewing Company in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The hosts drink it and somehow compare it to things like the unique history of the beer, Pixar’s Up , comedic actors playing serious roles, impressions of Owen Wilson and Luke Wilson and more. At the end, they rate this beer on a unique 1-5 scale. VINCE: 3.75 / 5 Vinces TOM: 2.75 / 5 Toms Instagram: @friday.night.beer...

Jul 16, 202123 minSeason 1Ep. 16

Episode #15 - Birds of Paradise

Send us a text In this episode of Friday Night Beers, Tom & Vince try a beer called Birds of Paradise. This sour beer comes from Homes Brewery in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The hosts drink it and somehow compare it to things like Ann Arbor nightlife, SpongeBob Squarepants , college football fans, their upcoming bet and more. At the end, they rate this beer on a unique 1-5 scale. VINCE: 4.5 / 5 Vinces TOM: 4 / 5 Toms Instagram: @friday.night.beers Twitter: @fnb_pod Threads: https://www.threads.net/...

Jul 09, 202125 minSeason 1Ep. 15

Episode #14 - Strawberry Double Marbles

Send us a text In this episode of Friday Night Beers, Tom & Vince try a beer called Strawberry Double Marbles. This Milkshake IPA comes from More Brewing Company in Villa Park, IL. The hosts drink it and somehow compare it to things like bandwagon music fans, Green Day, Nickelback, Crazy, Stupid, Love , the career of Ryan Gosling, Pokémon evolutions and more. At the end, they rate this beer on a unique 1-5 scale. VINCE: 2.25 / 5 Vinces TOM: 3.25 / 5 Toms Instagram: @friday.night.beers Twitte...

Jul 02, 202126 minSeason 1Ep. 14

Episode #13 - Le Jus

Send us a text In this episode of Friday Night Beers, Tom & Vince try a beer called Le Jus. This IPA comes from Alarmist Brewing in Chicago, Illinois. The hosts drink it and somehow compare it to things like The Dark Knight , Hollywood screenwriter Aaron Sorkin, Mad Men , Ozark and more. At the end, they rate this beer on a unique 1-5 scale. INCE: 5 / 5 Vinces TOM: 4.5 / 5 Toms Instagram: @friday.night.beers Twitter: @fnb_pod Threads: https://www.threads.net/@friday.night.beers Email: friday...

Jun 25, 202122 minSeason 1Ep. 13

Episode #12 - A Little Sumpin' Sumpin'

Send us a text In this episode of Friday Night Beers, Tom & Vince try a beer called A Little Sumpin’ Sumpin’ Ale. This wheat beer comes from Lagunitas Brewing Company, founded in Lagunitas, California. The hosts drink it and somehow compare it to things like Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, dream celebrity bartenders, Entourage , Danny Glover and more pop culture items. At the end, they rate this beer on a unique 1-5 scale. VINCE: 2.75 / 5 Vinces TOM: 3.25 / 5 Toms Instagram: @friday.n...

Jun 18, 202123 minSeason 1Ep. 12

Episode #11 - Two Hearted Ale with Ryan Mac

Send us a text In this episode of Friday Night Beers, Tom & Vince try a beer called Two Hearted Ale. They are joined by a special guest, Ryan Mac, the founder of Mac Brewing. This IPA comes from Bell’s Brewery in Kalamazoo, Michigan. They all drink it and somehow compare it to things like mockumentary sitcoms, I Love You Man , the Judd Apatow crew, the evolution of American comedies, the best hockey films, and more. At the end, they rate this beer on a unique 1-5 scale. VINCE: 4.5 / 5 Vinces...

Jun 11, 202127 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Episode #10 - All Day IPA

Send us a text In this episode of Friday Night Beers, Tom & Vince try a beer called Founders All Day. This IPA comes from Founders Brewing Company in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The hosts drink it and somehow compare it to things like Grand Rapids culture, Pitbull, Eminem, Kid Rock, A Star is Born vs. Bohemian Rhapsody and more. At the end, they rate this beer on a unique 1-5 scale. VINCE: 3 / 5 Vinces TOM: 3 / 5 Toms Instagram: @friday.night.beers Twitter: @fnb_pod Threads: https://www.threads....

Jun 04, 202123 minSeason 1Ep. 10
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