This week on Matt Likes Beer, Matt dives into Citra Anchovy, a fresh and hazy IPA from Orlando’s own Sideward Brewing. And no, despite the name, there are no anchovies in this beer! The unusual name comes from the experimental Anchovy hop, which Matt explores alongside other uniquely named hops in the brewing world. A long-time fan of Sideward, Matt shares how this local favorite has become a staple in his beer-drinking adventures—from Oktoberfest celebrations to weekly brewery visits (often wit...
Mar 05, 2025•35 min
We've dropped through a Black Hole, landing in the world of nothing, to try and understand why nothing is as it should be.
Mar 05, 2025•46 min
The time of reckoning continues when Team Dave with Chris, Khrysti, and Matt are challenged the lord of questions, Steve, in this all new round of trivia!
Mar 03, 2025•1 hr 7 min
With the passing of Gene Hackman, Chris and Dave take time to lis their favorite performances this legendary actor.
Mar 02, 2025•48 min
We're back to another classic this time, as head off to the streets and sewers of Victorian London.
Mar 02, 2025•1 hr 18 min
In this episode, Chris and Dave learn about the Sankara Stones from "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom!"
Feb 28, 2025•54 min
I scream, you scream, we all scream for a wonderfully underrated episode of TFTC.
Feb 27, 2025•40 min
In this episode, Chris, Dave and Luke ramp up for the 2025 Oscar awards by listing their top 5 favorite Oscar nominated performances.
Feb 26, 2025•1 hr 16 min
This week on Matt Likes Beer, Matt dives into Andy Gator, Abita Brewing’s Helles Doppelbock that packs a punch at 8% ABV. Known for its smooth malt backbone and subtle sweetness, this beer showcases the Maillard reaction, giving it a unique depth of flavor that sets it apart from other lagers. Matt explores the science behind the beer’s rich caramel-like notes and speculates on whether Abita uses a decoction mash to achieve its signature taste. He also shares his long history with Abita Brewing,...
Feb 25, 2025•33 min
It's a new round of trivia, and this time it's Team Steve along with Chris, Matt, and Tim versus trivia host Dave in all new round of reckoning!
Feb 24, 2025•1 hr 5 min
In this episode Matt brews a Pale Ale with hops provided to the Brewers Anonymous Home Brew club by UF/IFAS to help provided sensory analysis data. Will this beer help with that at all? Listen and find out!
Feb 23, 2025•34 min
This time, we may be looking at the physician aboard the Prometheus, but we're not sure. She's that vague.
Feb 23, 2025•37 min
It's a new edition of "Matt's Crummy Comics Collection" and this time Matt revisits a selection from the surprisingly extensive world of that hideously deformed creature of super human size and strength, the first super-hero from New Jersey, The Toxic Avenger!
Feb 22, 2025•31 min
As the villain in Thunderbird's "Path Of Destruction" is some dodgy bowls of chile, we've instead decided to look at the spectacular Crablogger vehicle.
Feb 21, 2025•38 min
A plate lickingly bad episode, tastes like gin chicken.
Feb 20, 2025•41 min
In this episode, Chris, Tim, and Luke review Fight Risk, Love Me, Captain America Brave New World, and more!
Feb 19, 2025•1 hr 45 min
In this week’s episode of Matt Likes Beer, Matt reviews Climate Control Pale Ale from Bronx Brewery—a beer so elusive it doesn’t even appear on the brewery’s own website! With little to no reviews available, Matt takes on the challenge of dissecting this small-run brew, exploring its bold balance of malt and hops. With notes of resin, caramel, and a solid citrus backbone, this pale ale surprises Matt with how well it holds up, earning an impressive 43 out of 50 in his BJCP-style evaluation. Alon...
Feb 18, 2025•35 min
Tim, Chris, Matt, and Dave are back with an all new "Outside the Galaxy"! In this episode we welcome special guest Steve (A Proper Education) to the show to discuss Dick Tracy!
Feb 17, 2025•54 min
It's a new brew day episode where Matt makes and experimental brew substituting a substantial portion of base malt for rye malt and brewing at "Rye Altbier." How does this experiment end? Listen and find out!
Feb 15, 2025•28 min
We're not in Paris, we're not down in the catacombs, and we're not really looking at a Phantom, as we discuss Hammer's take on The Phantom Of The Opera.
Feb 14, 2025•1 hr 10 min
One of the squishiest tales in the entire series.
Feb 14, 2025•51 min
We're back! Looking at Rawhead Rex in book and film form.
Feb 12, 2025•30 min
In this episode of Matt Likes Beer, Matt takes on a classic German lager: Weihenstephaner Festbier. As a prime example of the Festbier style, this beer is lighter and more sessionable than its Oktoberfest Märzen cousin, making it a modern staple of Munich’s famous festival. Despite some initial frustrations with technical difficulties and misplaced BJCP study materials, Matt delivers a comprehensive review of this iconic brew. He shares insights on the Festbier style, its relation to Oktoberfest...
Feb 11, 2025•30 min
In this episode of The Best of Fives, Chris and Luke list their top 5 favorite Captain America moments!
Feb 11, 2025•34 min
This time, we're caught by the Mandrels (ouch!) And it sure was painful.
Feb 09, 2025•55 min
Not only does Matt have and usually large number of strange comic books, he also have an unusually large amount of Valentine's Day themed comics. In this episode, he reviews "Star Trek Year Five: Valentine's Day Special" published by IDW Comics in 2020. Where will this love filled holiday special issue land on the scale of crummy to classic? Listen and find out!
Feb 08, 2025•35 min
We're looking at a Stingray tale this time, and were surprised at how much we enjoyed watching Titan Go Pop.
Feb 07, 2025•34 min
In preparation for "The Big Game", listen along as Chris, Luke, and Dave list their top five football movies!
Feb 05, 2025•1 hr 14 min
In this week’s episode of Matt Likes Beer, Matt dives into the mysterious and complex world of Dragon’s Milk Solera from New Holland Brewing. This unique foeder-aged ale is crafted using the Solera method, blending and aging beers to create a multi-layered, evolving experience with notes of caramel, toffee, and fig. Matt shares his excitement about this rare beer, which he discovered was “pull number seven” in its series and nearly three years old. Along the way, he explores the art of Solera ag...
Feb 04, 2025•35 min
Yet another episode about suspicious lovers and infidelity!
Feb 04, 2025•37 min
