After a couple of rough weeks with some faulty technology in my house... we're back at it full force with a strange bottle of booze and a whole bunch of new beer labels to check out. Make sure you tune into the show live, every Monday night around 9:30pm!
New Year's is fast approaching, and while I don't really make resolutions, it sort of seems appropriate. We talk about success, we talk about new taprooms, and we drink a little schnapps a bit of beer to wash it down.
There's been a LOT of talk lately about places closing or struggling - and a lot of folks want to call it a "beer bubble" - but you don't hear the same talk about restaurants which seem to be struggling as much or more than our local breweries are. We'll talk about that, check out some recent label approvals, and drink a few beers (and maybe some schnapps) to celebrate the season.
This show was INTENDED to be a salute to the dark beers that tend to dominate this time of year. As you should be famliar with at this point if you're a regular listener - it doesn't always work out the way you expect on TWP. My littlest kiddo was hanging out and super talkative, that along with a football game at the same time, made things a little too chaotic for a normal episode!
I fully intended to talk about drinking during the Christmas season, but after being sidelined early on with one of my kids... it all went off the rails (as usual).
Christmas is knocking at the door, and I'm refusing to answer it until we get through Thanksgiving... but I'll be darned if I'm not excited for it to get here. I love drinking this time of the year!
In this episode, I share with you a unique and somewhat regrettable tasting experience with Twisted Tea Sweet Tea Whiskey. I share my initial excitement and subsequent disappointment as I discover its less-than-appealing taste, even attempting to salvage it with various mixers. Spoiler alert: it didn't get much better. We also touch on the recent 6th anniversary celebration at Sonder Brewing, where I had the pleasure of trying some fantastic beers, including a standout Peach Brandy Barrel-aged S...
In this episode of The Weekly Pint, we dive into the heart of what makes our weekly hangout special—sharing drinks and discussing the latest happenings in our lives and the booze industry. I kick things off by introducing a unique drink, melon Soju, and walk you through its history, how to drink it, and my personal tasting experience. We also explore the fun and quirky rituals associated with Soju, making it a delightful segment for anyone curious about trying something new. The main topic of th...
In this episode of the podcast, we dive into the delightful chaos that is our live happy hour. We kick things off with a discussion about the technical hiccups that always seem to accompany our live sessions, but hey, that's part of the charm, right? We then move on to the main event: a tasting of Wooden Cask's Maple Corruption, one of the six variants being released at the upcoming Corruption Fest. I share my thoughts on this boozy, bourbon-forward stout and give you a sneak peek into the other...
In this episode of The Weekly Pint, we dive into the world of Cincinnati beer, starting with my ongoing Oktoberfest quest, where I taste and rank all the packaged Oktoberfest beers of the season. I also share my thoughts on Third Eye Brewing's Groovy Baby, an English mild that’s become a staple in my fridge. We then move on to some significant local news. Hearth Brewing has announced its grand opening on September 28th, coinciding with several other beer-related events in the city. On a more som...
In this week's episode of The Weekly Pint, we dive headfirst into the chaos that makes our happy hour gatherings so special. We kicked off the show with a shoutout to MadTree for their fantastic gift packs and the exciting Psych Night event on September 20th. Then, we shifted gears to a crowd-sourced Oktoberfest beer showdown, pitting High Grain's Meadow against Streetside's Fest Beer. After a tough decision, High Grain emerged victorious, and we celebrated by blending the two beers into a delig...
In this episode of our weekly virtual happy hour, I, the Garly Gnome, share my post-camping exhaustion and the joys of our annual Labor Day camping trip. Despite being dirty and tired, I dive into the heart of our show, which is all about hanging out, having a drink, and discussing whatever's happening in life and the beer industry. This week, I cracked open an Octoberfest beer from Esoteric, which remains a fantastic beer despite being eliminated in our Octoberfest Quest. We also delve into the...
In this episode of The Weekly Pint, we kick off with a laid-back happy hour vibe, sharing what everyone is drinking and diving into some old beer nostalgia. I crack open a three-year-old can of Rebel Mettle's Mettle Mayhem, an India Style Pale Lager from a brewery that no longer exists, and surprisingly, it holds up well. This sparks a discussion about aging beers and the unique flavors that develop over time, even if they sometimes remind you of "flowery cardboard." We then shift gears to discu...
In this episode of The Weekly Pint, we dive headfirst into the excitement of Oktoberfest season, my absolute favorite time of the year. I share my enthusiasm for Oktoberfest beers and the extensive collection I've amassed, ready for the ultimate showdown. This year, I've introduced a seeding process to the competition, aiming to make it more organized and fair. We also experience some technical difficulties, a common occurrence in our live podcast format, but we roll with the punches and keep th...
In this episode of The Weekly Pint, I kick things off with a bit of a grumpy start due to some family-related delays, but we quickly dive into the heart of the show: the beginning of Oktoberfest season. We discuss various beers that listeners are enjoying, and I introduce the first showdown of the Oktoberfest Quest 2024. Last year's winner, Sonder Oktoberfest, goes head-to-head with a previous champion, Listermann Festbier. After a close and tough decision, Sonder Oktoberfest narrowly takes the ...
In this episode of The Weekly Pint, we dive into a variety of topics, starting with the usual chaos of my home life and the joys of trying to wrangle the family while recording. We kick things off with a delicious beer from Urban Artifact's Small Batch Society, Operation Plowshare, a coffee and donut fruit tart that truly hits the spot. As always, we share what we're drinking and pretend we're all hanging out at a bar together. The main focus of this episode is the "Dog Days of Summer Bar Roundu...
In this episode of The Weekly Pint, we dive into a variety of topics, starting with a candid discussion about the unpredictability of live shows and the looming threat of a tornado watch. Despite the chaotic start, the focus quickly shifts to the heart of the show: craft beer. I share a little bit of my excitement for Oktoberfest season, discussing the arrival of Oktoberfest beers on shelves and even give some hints at the upcoming bracket showdown. I also touch on the importance of Urban Artifa...
We kick this week's episode off with a discussion about Humble Monk's recent GoFundMe plea for help in moving their brewery down the street, and the possible legality of the rewards that they were offering. The episode then gets extremely derailed as I take a stab at discussing old beer on local shelves (and who's fault it actually is when it happens). From there I quickly started to talk about the price of flights in your local taproom before getting side tracked again about old beer. Fittingly...
We're kicking things off by talking about the new food program at Swine City in Fairfield. To celebrate their hot dog restaurant, we're going to drink a six-pack of their hot dog-themed beers. This will be interesting. We'll also talk about some label approvals that came through over the last month.
If this was a show, I'd be apologizing to the live audience for being WAY late. Heck... If it was a show, I'd be apologizing to the podcast listeners for being a week plus late with uploading the episode. It's not, though. It's an excuse for us to have a drink together, so crack one open!
Family vacation... there's a lot to be said about it, especially when it involves deer and bison slobbering all over your car, arms, and children. I would have much rather been sitting in a taproom trying to find more local beer in Sandusky, Ohio. It's all about compromise, as I've been told... and we did. My trip away wasn't all bad, though - I found a couple of new (to me) breweries, some great bars, and after a day at Put-In-Bay, maybe a new vacation spot. We cover it all on this week's episo...
Walnut Liqueur? Walnut Liquor? Let's see if this one is any good! I crack open a bottle of Darna's Orahovac and give it a taste... because why not?
I've been sitting in the middle of a lot of news stories, a lot of conversations, and a lot of deep thoughts about what success and failure actually mean. What does it mean for the breweries that we love? Where does what we want and what they want have crossover? What does any of that matter when it's "just beer" at the end of the day?
We're back from a great long weekend of camping with the family - which means things are a little "out of sorts" around the house (when are they not?) On this week's episode, I had the live audience choose a beer for me, although - when I was disappointed with their choice, we all called an audible and switched things up. After a long process of trying to figure out how old my beer was... we finally dove into the news of the week. Seltzer Smash is back at March First - and I wanted to make sure ...
After letting everyone down with a sort of broken cocktail promise last week, we're back with another "crowd-sourced cocktail" on this week's episode. It's so much fun that I think it's safe to say that this will become a regular feature on the show. It's where the live listeners get to randomly choose a few ingredients that I'll attempt to throw together into a mess of a drink.
I promised that we were going to drink a cocktail this week but things have been a little nuts. While I'm not sure if it counts as a "cocktail," I am going to dump a bunch of booze in some beer and see what happens. What could possibly go wrong?
It's been a crazy week! I teamed up with a group of our local podcast community that we lovingly call the "Cincy Pod Squad" to knock out the Flying Pig this year - and it was insane to say the least. On top of that, HighGrain Brewing Company opened their new location in Springfield Twp - and I have some fun drinks calling my name from the fridge.
With a trip to Columbus in the rearview mirror, there are more than a few things to talk about on this week's episode. I took a spin through ALL our stops while we were out of town and gave you the highlights (and lowlights of each one). Since it's been a few weeks, we had a nice selection of beer label approvals to cover—and there were some goodies in the mix! The live viewers selected a mystery beer out of the beer fridge, and I ended up with an absolutely great pint of Urban Artifact's Papaya...
I was running a little behind schedule, and things are little chaotic for this week's episode - but there's a good reason - a once in a lifetime insanely amazing celestial event. I opened a can of Gaffel Kolsch, which, fittingly enough, also created its own chaos. The Weekly Pint is more than a live show that airs on Facebook, YouTube and Twitter every Monday evening around 9:30 pm - it's a happy hour where we all get together over a drink and talk about life. Sure, we talk about Cincinnati Beer...
Part of being a content creator - and absolutely loving it is enjoying watching other folks out there kick the creative parts of their mind into overdrive. It's why April Fools Day is so much fun for me! This year, we've got a couple of really great ones from our local spots - And I couldn't help but share them with you! I also dove into the beer cellar to crack open a bottle of Urban Artifact's Phrenology that I've been trying to drink on this show for weeks! The Weekly Pint is more than a live...
