The Malty Boyz™ head to Denver during Great American Beer Fest for a live show at Amalgam Brewing! They battle the altitude while dishing on the Beer News and playing a round of Certified Denverones. WeldWorks gets their redemption but in the unlikeliest of circumstances, Michael brings in a Colorado classic, and Stephen finds the rarest beer of them all! We're getting fermented live in San Francisco on Nov. 1st! Check out social media for ticket info! Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch ...
Oct 29, 2019•1 hr 22 min
The Malty Boyz™ get spooked when they drink only Fant ô mes for batch 69. Nice. Dany Prignon joins in on the fun and gives his hot take about the Beer News and also offers commentary about what inspired him to make the beers featured in this episode. Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer DDBquestions@gmail.com...
Oct 24, 2019•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 69
The slow pour queen of pilsners, Ashleigh Carter of Bierstadt Lagerhaus, joins the Malty Boyz™ as they record at altitude in Denver during GABF weekend. From glassware to buying and shipping an entire brewery across the Atlantic, they get to the bottom of why Ashleigh's lager game is so strong. Alex brings in a treat from Forager Brewery to offset all the crispiness. Michael and Stephen hit up a local bottleshop in search of malty treasure. Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! Do...
Oct 17, 2019•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 68
Good news, everyone! Peter Mumford of Mumford Brewing stops by to talk about yeast, hard seltzers, and aliens. We clear the air about the location of Mumford Brewing and what they're working on next. According to Stephen, Alex brings in his best Bottleshare offering of 2019. Michael calls Stephen names. Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer DDBquestions@g...
Oct 10, 2019•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 67
Andy Godish of Permanent Hangover joins the Malty Boyz™ as they taste their way through beers from South Cackalacky (that's South Carolina for you non-locals out there). It's a battle between 8th State Brewing, Westbrook Brewing, Charles Towne Fermentory, and Birds Fly South Ale Project. Plus, Andy takes his turn in the hot seat for a round of Fashion or Fermentation. Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Ins...
Oct 03, 2019•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 66
Alex flexes some new money flavor when he brings a Cycle Brewing collaboration with 3 Sons and Evil Twin. Michael and Stephen find some dusty, old money shelf turds. Meanwhile, Budweiser is in the Beer News again, hard seltzer is out of GABF, and The Fresno Bee has a slow news day. Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer DDBquestions@gmail.com...
Sep 26, 2019•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 65
The Malty Boyz™ head south to San Diego during Comic Con weekend for a live show at The Casbah. They drink and discuss Anchorage Brewing Omnipolloscope then dive into Beer News to talk about upstart brewery Hoponymous Brewing and what went wrong with Stone's "True Craft" Venture. Plus a very special all San Diego Bottleshare . Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/Don...
Sep 24, 2019•1 hr 30 min
The Malty Boyz™ revisit J. Wakefield Brewing thanks to Alex finding a Gauntlet Series Power Stone beer. Founders reaches their final form after fully selling out to Mahou San Miguel. Stephen helps Alex cross off a bucket list item. Malt Couture Fermented Live in Denver on Friday, Oct. 4th at Amalgam Brewing! Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer DDBquesti...
Sep 19, 2019•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 64
Alex lands a beer from Perennial Artisan Ales that was only released at Randall's Wine and Spirits in St. Louis. Amazon gets snitched on for how they sell alcohol. The ongoing US-China trade wars are affecting craft beer via aluminum tariffs. Stephen brings in a dusty, old money classic from Utah. Malt Couture Fermented Live in Denver on Friday, Oct. 4th at Amalgam Brewing! Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBee...
Sep 12, 2019•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 63
Wine maven and Wine Berserkers moderator Charlie Fu joins the Malty Boyz™ to drink and talk about anything but beer. That's right, NO BEERS ALLOWED in this episode. Alex tries to flex and impress Charlie with his whiskey and wine selections. Michael and Stephen go for a more refreshing route. Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer DDBquestions@gmail.com...
Sep 05, 2019•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 62
North Coast Brewing shows that they've still got it after releasing a barley wine aged in bourbon barrels for 6 years. In Beer News, hard seltzer sales are up, up, up! Alex brings in a beer made by throwing hot rocks into the wort. Stephen dusts off a shelf dweller from Nebraska. Plus a round of Tick It or Flip It with the recently announced Goose Island Bourbon County line up Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrink...
Aug 29, 2019•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 61
Alex treats Michael and Stephen to a Cantillon finished in Jura wine barrels. Michael reconnects with an old flame. Stephen lands a Midwest favorite. Plus, vodka from Chernobyl and Area 51 beer from Bud Light makes it into the Beer New. Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer DDBquestions@gmail.com
Aug 22, 2019•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 60
In Beer News, yeast hunters go to the edge of space, AB InBev is $100 BILLION in debt, and a new challenger enters the adjunct arena, this time from Malaysia. For the Bottleshare, Alex brings in a beer he's mentioned since the start of the podcast while Stephen brings in crab juice. Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer DDBquestions@gmail.com...
Aug 15, 2019•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 59
The first ever return guest is none other than the destroyer of dumplings and lord of Lambics: Beer Snobbin! We talk about how Facebook and Instagram's new policies on alcohol giveaways will affect his charity work. He shares an Italian exclusive Cantillon with the Malty Boyz™. Michael shares something BeerSnobbin has never had. Stephen brings in another Old Money darling. Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeer...
Aug 08, 2019•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 58
The Malty Boyz™ head to San Diego and after a night of performing at The Casbah and crushing kegs they woke up at 9am to record with Kevin Schmaltz of Societe Brewing. Michael was so stoked and totally up for it. He doesn't feel pity, remorse, or fear when it comes to beer. He's a malt consuming machine that can't be stopped. Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontD...
Aug 01, 2019•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 57
The Malty Boyz™ go on summer vacay as they take a look at Beer News from around the world while enjoying a collaboration between Mumford and Superstition Meadery. Then they get wet and wild with their summer beers Bottle Share Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer DDBquestions@gmail.com
Jul 25, 2019•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 56
Once banished to Australia and China, Anchorage Brewing's Triple Oaked A Deal With The Devil makes it's way onto the podcast. An orb of bubble wrap arrives on Alex's doorstep straight from Belgium. Stephen shows Alex and Michael the proper way to cool down a beer from China. See Malt Couture live at The Casbah in San Diego on July 18th! bit.ly/MaltCoutureLiveAtTheCasbahSanDiego Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrin...
Jul 18, 2019•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 55
We present a Small Batch Sneak Peek with Greg Thomas, of Trystero Coffee. Greg has roasted coffee for Highland Park Brewery, Three Chiefs Brewing, and his own company, Trystero Coffee. He joins the Malty Boys for a chat and a blind barrel-aged barleywine tasting, which Michael absolutely nails. See Malt Couture live at The Casbah in San Diego on July 18th! bit.ly/MaltCoutureLiveAtTheCasbahSanDiego Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer In...
Jul 16, 2019•1 hr 5 min
Comedian Carl Tart joins the Malty Boyz™ to talk about playing college sports, homebrewing, and stupid beer laws. Bud Light bets on Esports. Michael brings in his most polarizing beer to date See Malt Couture live at The Casbah in San Diego on July 18th! bit.ly/MaltCoutureLiveAtTheCasbahSanDiego Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer DDBquestions@gmail.com...
Jul 11, 2019•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 54
Michael does his first ever beer trade! Did he win or lose? Are Alex or Stephen impressed? And what was the ratio? Plus, some more Dumb Beer Laws. See Malt Couture live at The Casbah in San Diego on July 18th! bit.ly/MaltCoutureLiveAtTheCasbahSanDiego Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer DDBquestions@gmail.com...
Jul 04, 2019•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 53
The Malty Boyz™ have survived year one of Malt Couture with their livers intact. To celebrate they sit down and talk with Kyle Harrop of Horus Aged Ales about his upcoming projects, Stuffed Sandwich, and post-hardcore music. Then Alex leads them all in a retrospective blind tasting that takes a look at Alex's personal timeline in the beer world. See Malt Couture live at The Casbah in San Diego on July 18th! bit.ly/MaltCoutureLiveAtTheCasbahSanDiego Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch epis...
Jun 27, 2019•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 52
Alex brings in a beer style from Poland that no one asked for. Alex also brings in a barleywine before making an indecent proposal to Michael and Stephen. In the Beer News, Ballast Point runs into some financial issues and Kona Brewing gets sued for being brewed in Portland. OR. Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer DDBquestions@gmail.com...
Jun 20, 2019•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 51
Live from Kilokilo Brewing on the eve of the 2019 Firestone Walker Invitational, The Malty Boyz™ talk about a beer festival for in-person trades, Gambler's Fallacy, and set out to disrupt the latest Dark Lord release. They each pick a beer off the insane guest tap list to discuss including Proper Dose by Horus. Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer DDBque...
Jun 13, 2019•1 hr 9 min
Alex brings in that old money heat. Michael mules beers over from Japan. Stephen brings a discount rack find that harks back to his favorite Malt Couture guest. The Malty Boyz™ follow up on a bunch of past Beer News stories including the Stone vs. Keystone and Miller Lite vs Bud Light lawsuits and what happened with Sierra Nevada's Resilience IPA fund raising efforts. Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Ins...
Jun 06, 2019•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 50
Michael goes full homer after experiencing Bwizzle Day at Jackie O's. In Beer News, the $300 million merger between Boston Beer Co. and Dogfish Head is discussed, Alex looks at the Trademark Act of 1946, and dog bites man. Texas makes strides to make beer brunch again. Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer DDBquestions@gmail.com...
May 30, 2019•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 49
BrewDog just can't stay out of the Beer News. This time BrewDog steps in it by stealing marketing ideas after setting up bogus job interviews and rehashing ideas from a marketing agency they've long since cut ties with. Stephen and Michael try to guess the new Dark Lord variants. Alex brings in Thor's favorite beer: Creature Comforts. Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter....
May 23, 2019•1 hr 53 min•Ep. 48
Goose Island gave The Malty Boyz™ unprecedented access to their beer vault so that Alex could show Michael and Stephen how Goose Island made beer better while making beer fans worse during their polarizing rise to prominence in the Chicago beer scene between 2010 to 2015. Plenty of barrel aged goodness and fruit adjuncted trade bait was consumed. Recorded live at Goose Island's top secret barrel facility in Chicago. Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.c...
May 16, 2019•1 hr 48 min
The Malty Boyz™ have finally recovered all the audio from their live podcast at Schubas! Experience their journey into the Polar Vortex of 2019 to drink VSOJ and talk about field goals, con artists, and Binny's! Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer DDBquestions@gmail.com
May 14, 2019•1 hr 59 min
Shaun Berns drops by the maltiest AirBnB in Chicago's Ukrainian Village to talk about helicopters, barrel-aged beers, ridiculous burgers, leaving More Brewing, and starting Phase Three Brewing. Alex's orthodontist makes an appearance as well. Things also get a little meady when they try a bottle from Standard Meadery. Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer...
May 09, 2019•1 hr 57 min•Ep. 47
The Malty Boyz ™ take a trip to Michigan for this episode as all their beers are from breweries in located in The Mitten State! Alex reminisces about the days he had to trade for Bell's. In Beer News they take a look at a lawsuit between Patagonia and AB InBev and some recent beer mergers. Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer DDBquestions@gmail.com...
May 02, 2019•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 46
