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The Beerists Craft Beer Podcast

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Every week, John Rubio and his co-hosts, Grant Davis, Pam Catoe, and Mark Raup, meet to taste, discuss, and judge five different beers from all over the world. Part beer appreciation, part drunken comedy, it's the only beer podcast the A.V. Club calls, "consistently illuminating and amusing."
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703 - Hoppy Texan

We've got some hoppy Texas beers from Austin's Meanwhile and Dallas's Manhattan Project for this one! Pairs with mammograms, hamograms, lamograms, all the Clue weapons, and HEBuddy. Meanwhile Lil' Joy Meanwhile Tender Robot Manhattan Project Half Life Manhattan Project Double Half Life Theme Music by Adrian Quesada of Black Pumas End Credits Music: High by Loving Caliber Additional music licensed through Epidemic Sound And we have shirts! Get them at the Hello Crawlers store ! The Beerists are J...

Apr 06, 202645 minEp. 703

702 - Japas Cervejaria

We've never had any of the amazing sounding beers from Japas Cervejaria, so let's fix that! Pairs with hot flashes, bad pronunciations, and your favorite Smashing Pumpkins album. Shiner Kosmos Japas Fuji Japas Kinka-Koji Japan Black Miso Theme Music by Adrian Quesada of Black Pumas End Credits Music: Feel Good by PØW Additional music licensed through Epidemic Sound And we have shirts! Get them at the Hello Crawlers store ! The Beerists are John Rubio, Grant Davis, Pam Catoe, and Mark Raup. Subsc...

Mar 30, 202644 minEp. 702

Scottish Loot

When Pam was in Scotland, she brought back too many beers to fit into a single episode, so here's another one! Pairs with out of shape runs, rubbing two sticks together, and Scrooge McDuck. Broughton Wee Jock Spey Valley Bring Out The Imp Spey Valley SVB Foggie Moss Spey Valley SVB Foggie Moss Mystery Variant? Theme Music by Adrian Quesada of Black Pumas End Credits Music: Na Ah by Blood Red Sun Additional music licensed through Epidemic Sound And we have shirts! Get them at the Hello Crawlers s...

Mar 23, 202644 minEp. 701

700 - Three Notchd Brewing Co

Our good friend Scott Johnson sent us 4 beers from Virginia's Three Notch'd Brewing Co! Pairs with Jars, a 25lb bag of sand, and Alderaan. Duke Of Clouds Whisker Lickinnn' Minute Man Biggie S'Mores Theme Music by Adrian Quesada of Black Pumas End Credits Music: Cyberpunkz by Splasher! Additional music licensed through Epidemic Sound And we have shirts! Get them at the Hello Crawlers store ! The Beerists are John Rubio, Grant Davis, Pam Catoe, and Mark Raup. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts , Google P...

Mar 16, 202642 minEp. 700

699 - Cocoon Brewing Co

When listeners Ryan and Nicole visited us last month, they brought us a selection of beers from Wisonsin's Cocoon Brewing Co! Pairs with rizz, 67 67 67 67, and windmill tilting. Hilltopper Unlimited Rizz When Was The Last Time You Planted A Tree Low Slow Glow Theme Music by Adrian Quesada of Black Pumas End Credits Music: Shake the Room by Nbhd Nick Additional music licensed through Epidemic Sound And we have shirts! Get them at the Hello Crawlers store ! The Beerists are John Rubio, Grant Davis...

Mar 09, 202639 minEp. 699

698 - The Brewtorium Brewery & Kitchen

Our friends at local favorite The Brewtorium Brewery & Kitchen hooked us up with some beer for the show! Pairs with salad proportions, train tracks, and the Fabulous Freebird. Big Dreams The Bleaken Bogberry Boombox Midnight Filibuster And we have shirts! Get them at the Hello Crawlers store ! The Beerists are John Rubio, Grant Davis, Pam Catoe, and Mark Raup. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , or point your podcatcher to our RSS feed . You should also subscribe to our YouTube C...

Mar 02, 202643 minEp. 698

697 - Red Engine Brewing Co

Red Engine Brewing Co is a new one to us, and we're trying 4 of their beers to get acquainted.Pairs with skate parks, moaning in Mexican, and Gran't podcast fans. El Jefe Probie Java Bump Big Red Theme Music by Adrian Quesada of Black Pumas End Credits Music: GITM by Heyson Additional music licensed through Epidemic Sound And we have shirts! Get them at the Hello Crawlers store ! The Beerists are John Rubio, Grant Davis, Pam Catoe, and Mark Raup. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , o...

Feb 23, 202648 minEp. 697

696 - Central Coast

Listener Cara pulled a pro move and grabbed us some beer on a recent visit to the central coast of California! Pairs with cyclops driving, moonlight kissed nipples, and werewolf rules. Topa Topa Dos Topas Madewest Pale Madewest Hazy IPA M. Special G. Town Theme Music by Adrian Quesada of Black Pumas End Credits Music: Blackout Blues by Flux Vortex Additional music licensed through Epidemic Sound And we have shirts! Get them at the Hello Crawlers store ! The Beerists are John Rubio, Grant Davis, ...

Feb 16, 202639 minEp. 696

695 - Civil Life

Our bestest fan goblin Andy Richter Saint Louis'd us up with a box of Civil Life! Pairs with your golden years, senior moments, and Pam's birthday. Burton on Holt Ale Scottish Ale Porter Merchant Ship IPA Theme Music by Adrian Quesada of Black Pumas End Credits Music: So Done by I'MIN Additional music licensed through Epidemic Sound And we have shirts! Get them at the Hello Crawlers store ! The Beerists are John Rubio, Grant Davis, Pam Catoe, and Mark Raup. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts , Google P...

Feb 09, 202634 minEp. 695

694 - 3rd Planet Brewing Co

Mark's friend Logan gave us some beer from Niceville's 3rd Planet Brewing Co! Pairs with nerd date night, vegemite sandwiches, and botched endings. Bear Creek Brown Boggy Bayou Stout West Coast Hipster Post'l Point Porter Theme Music by Adrian Quesada of Black Pumas End Credits Music: Say My Name by cyn Additional music licensed through Epidemic Sound And we have shirts! Get them at the Hello Crawlers store ! The Beerists are John Rubio, Grant Davis, Pam Catoe, and Mark Raup. Subscribe on Apple ...

Jan 26, 202643 minEp. 694

693 - Sun King

We got bunch of beers from Kevin at Indy's Sun King for this one! Pairs with impending mortality, stairs, and Fremen Dune suits. Pachanga Mexican-Style Lager Sunlight Cream Ale Osiris Pale Ale Soul Shake Down Party Theme Music by Adrian Quesada of Black Pumas End Credits Music: What Should I Do by Loving Caliber Additional music licensed through Epidemic Sound And we have shirts! Get them at the Hello Crawlers store ! The Beerists are John Rubio, Grant Davis, Pam Catoe, and Mark Raup. Subscribe ...

Jan 19, 202641 minEp. 693

692 - Voyageur and Castle Danger

Listener Kent sent us beers from 2 breweries on the North shore of Lake Superior– Voyageur and Castle Danger. Pairs with Black IPAs, a special camp for the annoying, and Bucklebury Ferry. Voyageur Boundary Waters Brunette Voyageur Sled Hound Castle Danger Castle Cream Ale Castle Danger George Hunter Stout Theme Music by Adrian Quesada of Black Pumas End Credits Music: MGHTY by Heyson Additional music licensed through Epidemic Sound And we have shirts! Get them at the Hello Crawlers store ! The B...

Jan 12, 202638 minEp. 692

691 - We Deserve a Wet January

It's a new year, and we're coming in hot! 4 beers, all gas, no brakes. Pairs with vehicle inspections, a haunted doll, and Death Note. Kostritzer Schwarzbier Phase Three Smoked Vienna Lager Alesmith Yulesmith Surly Abrasive Theme Music by Adrian Quesada of Black Pumas End Credits Music: 1988 by Ruzer Additional music licensed through Epidemic Sound And we have shirts! Get them at the Hello Crawlers store ! The Beerists are John Rubio, Grant Davis, Pam Catoe, and Mark Raup. Subscribe on Apple Pod...

Jan 05, 202646 minEp. 691

690 - Pipey Brosmas

The weather outside is frightful, but the PIPE is so delightful. Pairs with rolling ankles, a better cafe over there, and swallowing someone else's tooth. Montucky Cold Snacks Meanwhile Darlin' Deschutes Symphonic Chronic Double Juicy Earthquake Theme Music by Adrian Quesada of Black Pumas End Credits Music: Better Get to Running by Bankston Additional music licensed through Epidemic Sound And we have shirts! Get them at the Hello Crawlers store ! The Beerists are John Rubio, Grant Davis, Pam Ca...

Dec 29, 202546 minEp. 690

689 - Blind Holiday Spectacular 2025

We're drinking 4 beers blind, thanks to Santa's most devious elf, listener Andy Richter. Pairs with growlers, Grant's Bert hair, and adolescent humor. Theme Music by Adrian Quesada of Black Pumas End Credits Music: Do It For by Katori Walker Additional music licensed through Epidemic Sound And we have shirts! Get them at the Hello Crawlers store ! The Beerists are John Rubio, Grant Davis, Pam Catoe, and Mark Raup. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , or point your podcatcher to our RS...

Dec 22, 202542 minEp. 689

688 - Fierce Beer

We're trying 4 brews from Fierce Beer that Pam picked up on a recent trip to Scotland! Pairs with abandoned weed, vegetarian haggis, and a trash car. Sugi Borealis Polaris Café Racer Theme Music by Adrian Quesada of Black Pumas End Credits Music: Do It For by Katori Walker Additional music licensed through Epidemic Sound And we have shirts! Get them at the Hello Crawlers store ! The Beerists are John Rubio, Grant Davis, Pam Catoe, and Mark Raup. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , or...

Dec 15, 202540 minEp. 688

687 - Bruz Beers Abbey Series

Our buddy Aaron gave us a box of Abbey Series beers from Denver's Bruz Beers! Pairs with a bad time camping, Lil Joe, and celestial boons. Single Dubbel Tripel Quadrupel And we have shirts! Get them at the Hello Crawlers store ! Theme Music by Adrian Quesada of Black Pumas End Credits Music: If That's OK with You by Loving Caliber Additional music licensed through Epidemic Sound The Beerists are John Rubio, Grant Davis, Pam Catoe, and Mark Raup. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , or...

Dec 08, 202541 minEp. 687

686 - Wild PRRRTY Bros

Just a couple of PRRRTY bros, drinking some PRRRTY beer. Pairs with Italian sub comas, BERTHA, and alternative sports. We need your help! Join the Patreon! And we have shirts! Get them at the Hello Crawlers store ! Real Ale Hill Country Bock Drekker Wild Prrrty Cola Bell's Christmas Ale Destihl Evel Knievel Theme Music by Adrian Quesada of Black Pumas End Credits Music: What's My Name by Siine Additional music licensed through Epidemic Sound The Beerists are John Rubio, Grant Davis, Pam Catoe, a...

Dec 01, 202541 minEp. 686

685 - Arizona Wilderness Brewing Co

We got some Arizona Wilderness beers from listener Brad, and we're gonna drink em! We also give our rundown of 2 great local beer festivals we hit in the last 2 weeks. Pairs with the Hamburgler, squats, and a shameless plea for help. And we have shirts! Get them at the Hello Crawlers store ! Miracle Mild Don't F**k It Up Blonde Lil Guy Rye West Clear Theme Music by Adrian Quesada of Black Pumas End Credits Music: Back at Zero by Zorro Additional music licensed through Epidemic Sound The Beerists...

Nov 24, 202554 minEp. 685

684 - Denver Plus One

Pam was in Denver, and came back with an assortment of 3 beers for us to try! We also try long-awaited rerelease from Lagunitas! Pairs with senior moments, fly fishing, and sweet violence. 4 Noses Perfect Drift Crooked Stave NZ Pils Prost Marzen Lagunitas Shugga Original Recipe Theme Music by Adrian Quesada of Black Pumas End Credits Music: Offline by Mindme Additional music licensed through Epidemic Sound The Beerists are John Rubio, Grant Davis, Pam Catoe, and Mark Raup. Subscribe on Apple Pod...

Nov 17, 202537 minEp. 684

683 - Save The World

Mark was in Marble Falls, TX, and brought back some beer from Save The World Brewing Co! Also Rubio is dumb and doesn't know geography. Pairs with cheek clapping, thc injuries, and potassium. STW Pils Oktoberfest Chasing Broncos Little Green Boat Theme Music by Adrian Quesada of Black Pumas End Credits Music: I Feel Like by STRLGHT Additional music licensed through Epidemic Sound The Beerists are John Rubio, Grant Davis, Pam Catoe, and Mark Raup. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , o...

Nov 10, 202541 minEp. 683

682 - Montana Pipe Bros

Montana, you're up! We've got beers from Red Lodge and Big Sky this time, thanks to listener John Rumney! Pairs with acronyms, old candy names, Julian date codes, and the 40s. Red Lodge American Lager Red Lodge Czechmate Big Sky Moose Drool Big Sky Shake A Day Theme Music by Adrian Quesada of Black Pumas End Credits Music: Bad by Baha Bank$ Additional music licensed through Epidemic Sound The Beerists are John Rubio, Grant Davis, Pam Catoe, and Mark Raup. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts , Google Pod...

Nov 03, 202540 minEp. 682

681 - Dragon's Milk

New Holland sent us an assortment of beers from their Dragon's Milk series! Pairs with the wrong pickles, bottled water divas, and well ventilated decompression jars. Dragon's Milk Tales of Gold Dragon's Crimson Keep Dragon's Milk Emerald IPA Dragon's Milk Reserve Oatmeal Cookie Theme Music by Adrian Quesada of Black Pumas End Credits Music: No Lies by First Timer Additional music licensed through Epidemic Sound The Beerists are John Rubio, Grant Davis, Pam Catoe, and Mark Raup. Subscribe on App...

Oct 27, 202548 minEp. 681

680 - Pinthouse Brewing

Hot off the news of their duel GABF medal wins this weekend, we're diving into an Austin favorite– Pinthouse! Pairs with 100 whole pickles, terrible school systems, and turkey bacon. Gold Steps Fleeting Shadows Fresh Drops Fresh Hop Training Bines Theme Music by Adrian Quesada of Black Pumas End Credits Music: ONG by Heyson Additional music licensed through Epidemic Sound The Beerists are John Rubio, Grant Davis, Pam Catoe, and Mark Raup. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , or point ...

Oct 20, 202545 minEp. 680

679 - Oktoberfest 2025 Part 2

More German Oktoberfest beers! Pairs with heavy metal, greased brats, and adversarial neural networks. Erdinger Oktoberfest Ayinger Oktober Fest-Marzen Weihenstephaner Festbier Benediktiner Festbier Warsteiner Oktoberfest Theme Music by Adrian Quesada of Black Pumas Additional music licensed through Epidemic Sound The Beerists are John Rubio, Grant Davis, Pam Catoe, and Mark Raup. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , or point your podcatcher to our RSS feed . You should also subscribe...

Oct 13, 202540 minEp. 679

678 - Oktoberfest 2025 Part 1

Oktoberfest is here! We've got 5 beers from 4 of the official Oktoberfest breweries in Munich! Pairs with kegels, the ideal specimen, and Reginald. Hacker Pschorr Oktoberfest Marzen Spaten Oktoberfest Ur-Marzen Paulaner Oktoberfest Marzen Paulaner Oktoberfest Bier Hofbrau Oktoberfestbier Theme Music by Adrian Quesada of Black Pumas End Credits Music: Trabant 33 by Bis Dann Additional music licensed through Epidemic Sound The Beerists are John Rubio, Grant Davis, Pam Catoe, and Mark Raup. Subscri...

Oct 06, 202545 minEp. 678

677 - Still Hot In Here

Summer is still blazing here in Texas, and that demands cold liquid refreshment! And what luck! A new beer by Sierra Nevada in a gorgeous 8oz format? Pairs with the rapture, humps in the rump, and foot fungi. Paulaner Raddler Meanwhile Darlin' Lager Sierra Nevada Pils Austin Beerworks Cool Pool Theme Music by Adrian Quesada of Black Pumas End Credits Music: High by Loving Caliber Additional music licensed through Epidemic Sound The Beerists are John Rubio, Grant Davis, Pam Catoe, and Mark Raup. ...

Sep 29, 202540 minEp. 677

676 - September Mixup

Time to clear the beer fridge out! We've got a nice mix of 4 beers to try on this one! Pairs with weird facial hair, the Cabela's, and cigar box coffins. Dogfish Head 30 Minute Pryes Main Squeeze Pinthouse Raga Kettlehead The Agent Theme Music by Adrian Quesada of Black Pumas End Credits Music: Stuck in My Head by Bankston Additional music licensed through Epidemic Sound The Beerists are John Rubio, Grant Davis, Pam Catoe, and Mark Raup. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , or point y...

Sep 22, 202539 minEp. 676

675 - Town Hall and Wooden Hill

Minnesota beers from Town Hall and Wooden Hill this time, thanks KENT. Pairs with bathroom nightmares, Pete's Dragon, and Captain Chaos. Town Hall Hope & King Town Hall Masala Mama Wooden Hill Hill Style Wooden Hill Six Theme Music by Adrian Quesada of Black Pumas End Credits Music: The Galaxy by Adelyn Paik Additional music licensed through Epidemic Sound The Beerists are John Rubio, Grant Davis, Pam Catoe, and Mark Raup. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , or point your podcatc...

Sep 15, 202541 minEp. 675

674 - Live Oak

Time to check in with some freshies from a local Austin institution, Live Oak! Pairs with animatronic body doubles, fat carb salt, and Snidley Whiplash. Lyghte Schwarzbier Spudweiser Kalt IPA Theme Music by Adrian Quesada of Black Pumas End Credits Music: Tú No Me Querías by Ratchetón Additional music licensed through Epidemic Sound The Beerists are John Rubio, Grant Davis, Pam Catoe, and Mark Raup. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , or point your podcatcher to our RSS feed . You sh...

Sep 08, 202541 minEp. 674
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