This week on episode 230 of the We Like Drinking podcast we’ll be discussing Ballast Point sadness, bartender snoop, and you saison, I saison, we all saison. So crack open your beer, uncork that wine, and let’s get drinking. Panel Introductions And What We’re Drinking Our monthly drinking episode is upon us, and this month we are tackling Saisons! Also known as Farmhouse Ale’s these brews bring high fruitiness, lower hop notes, and a dry finish to the party we are about to have. Wine, Beer, or P...
Jun 07, 2019•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 230
This week on episode 229 of the We Like Drinking podcast we’ll be discussing Sam Calagione's beer gut, 'No Food Trucks for you, and we’re going back to the 90’2 with Sam Slaughterl'. So crack open your Mambo No. 5, uncork that Windows 75, and let’s get drinking. If by now you’ve already realized that you are listening to podcast gold, be sure to get yourself subscribed to the show so you never miss an episode. Visit Subscribe to take your first step down the WLD path of awesome sauce. Panel Intr...
May 31, 2019•55 min
This week on episode 228 of the We Like Drinking podcast we’ll be discussing training your dog to not be a jerk in a brewery, bringing back New Coke, and we’ll be talking wine in the SouthWest with Lisa Strid from Aridus Wine Company. So crack open your beer, uncork that wine, and let’s get drinking. If by now you’ve already realized that you are listening to podcast gold, be sure to get yourself subscribed to the show so you never miss an episode. Visit WeLikeDrinking.com/Subscribe so you never...
May 24, 2019•53 min•Ep. 228
This week on episode 227 of the We Like Drinking podcast we’ll be discussing that thing when your two favorite huge “craft” breweries form to become one super voltron monster in an effort to take down “the big guys”, and we’ll be taking your questions! So crack open your beer, uncork that wine, and let’s get drinking. Cheers my podcast drinking friends, and welcome to happy hour 226 of the ONLY TWO-TIME Award Winning Topical Beer and Wine Education Podcast Focusing on FUN! If by now you’ve alrea...
May 17, 2019•56 min
This week on episode 226 of the We Like Drinking podcast we’ll be discussing wine knowledge giveaways, wine scores, and we’re all poppin corks and butchering all the Croatian words, so crack open your beer, uncork that wine, and let’s get drinking. If by now you’ve already realized that you are listening to podcast gold, be sure to get yourself subscribed to the show so you never miss an episode. Visit WeLikeDrinking.com/Subscribe to take your first step down the WLD path of awesome sauce. Panel...
May 10, 2019•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 226
This week on episode 225 of the We Like Drinking podcast we’ll be discussing Craft Beer Numbers, Announcement Time, and we’re joining the Bar Convent with Angus Winchester. So crack open your beer, uncork that wine, and let’s get drinking. Panel Introductions And What We’re Drinking Our guest this week is the Director of Education at Bar Convent Brooklyn, an industry trade show devoted to the craft cocktail movement. Bringing the best of the bar and beverage community together to celebrate and s...
May 03, 2019•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 225
This week on episode 224 of the We Like Drinking podcast we’ll be discussing Discount Corner, Developing Film with Beer, and We’re Getting into some Napa Valley Red Wines with Alan Viader from Viader Vineyards and Winery. So crack open your beer, uncork that wine, and let’s get drinking. If by now you’ve already realized that you are listening to podcast gold, be sure to get yourself subscribed to the show so you never miss an episode. Visit WeLikeDrinking.com/Subscribe to take your first step d...
Apr 26, 2019•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 224
This week on episode 223 of the We Like Drinking podcast we’ll be discussing Patagonnasueyou, High Camp Flasks, and we're sharing a drink with Nic Barisone. So crack open your beer, uncork that wine, and let’s get drinking. If by now you’ve already realized that you are listening to podcast gold, be sure to get yourself subscribed to the show so you never miss an episode. Visit WeLikeDrinking.com/Subscribe to take your first step down the WLD path of awesome sauce. Panel Introductions And What W...
Apr 19, 2019•56 min•Ep. 223
This week on episode 222 of the We Like Drinking podcast we’ll be discussing the number 25, 5 seconds of love, and all our beer is filled with red #5. So crack open your red ales, uncork that wine, and let’s get drinking. If by now you’ve already realized that you are listening to podcast gold, be sure to get yourself subscribed to the show so you never miss an episode. Visit WeLikeDrinking.com/Subscribe to take your first step down the WLD path of awesome sauce. Panel Introductions And What We’...
Apr 12, 2019•55 min•Ep. 222
This week on episode 221 of the We Like Drinking podcast we’ll be discussing all things Wine with our Guest, Cary Gott of Calla Lily Estate and Winery. So crack open your beer, uncork that wine, and let’s get drinking. If you like what you are hearing in this episode, consider helping us out by becoming a patron of the show. Visit WeLikeDrinking.com/pledge to get in on the action. Panel Introductions And What We’re Drinking Our guest tonight is the winemaker for Calla Lily vineyard and winery, a...
Apr 05, 2019•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 221
Alainea asks a question and a challenge Question first - What’s the a wine or beer you been meaning to try ? Now the challenge - I challenge you all to play a round of 2 truths and a lie. Dmitry Asks - how do you pick wine for a huge party? Cody Asks - Boxers or Briefs? What is your most embarrassing drinking story? Kristen Asks - What is the best jumping off point for getting into spirits? Jeff M Asks - Which is more important, the grape or the winery? Ever had a beer flip? Beer, wine, spirit, ...
Apr 01, 2019•1 hr 13 min
This week we’ll be discussing all things Cocktail-related with the founder of Swig and Swallow cocktail mixers, April Wachtel. So crack open your beer, uncork that wine, and let’s get drinking. If you like what you are hearing in this episode, consider helping us out by becoming a patron of the show. Visit WeLikeDrinking.com/pledge to get in on the action. Panel Introductions And What We’re Drinking Our guest tonight first appeared on the show for episode 190. She is the co-founder and CEO of Sw...
Mar 29, 2019•1 hr 6 min
This week on episode 219 of the We Like Drinking podcast we’ll be discussing bourbon barrel aged wines and we're talking with Katy Wilson from LaRue wines . So crack open your beer, uncork that wine, and let’s get drinking. If you like what you are hearing in this episode, consider helping us out by becoming a patron of the show. Visit WeLikeDrinking.com/pledge to get in on the action. Panel Introductions And What We’re Drinking Our guest tonight is an elite member of the 4% of California winema...
Mar 22, 2019•59 min•Ep. 219
This week on episode 218 of the We Like Drinking podcast we’ll be discussing a lent full of beer and we’re going on the best road trip ever through Craft Beer Country with Kirk Richardson ! So crack open your beer, uncork that wine, and let’s get drinking. If you like what you are hearing in this episode, consider helping us out by becoming a patron of the show. Visit WeLikeDrinking.com/pledge to get in on the action. Panel Introductions And What We’re Drinking Our guest tonight is the author of...
Mar 15, 2019•56 min•Ep. 218
This week on episode 217 of the We Like Drinking podcast, John’s got a story, Jeff's got a store, and Cristie Norman has an online wine course?! So crack open your beer, uncork that wine, and let’s get drinking. Panel Introductions And What We’re Drinking Our guest tonight first joined us back on episode 185 of the show. Since that episode she has been working on her latest project, “Online Wine Course” Labeled as “A driver’s ed course for wine” it is looking to become the resource for people lo...
Mar 08, 2019•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 217
This week on episode 216 of the We Like Drinking podcast we’ll be discussing Whether or Not Food and Wine Pairing is Bullshit, we’re Marching toward the end of our Patreon Challenge, and we let you decide what we’re drinking tonight… so we’ll see how that GOSE! So crack open your beer, uncork that wine, and let’s get drinking. If you like what you are hearing in this episode, consider helping us out by becoming a patron of the show. Visit WeLikeDrinking.com/pledge to get in on the action. Panel ...
Mar 01, 2019•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 216
This week on episode 215 of the We Like Drinking podcast we’ll be discussing another story from John, Getting all Sciency with Hangovers, and We’re Getting into some Alabama Style Whiskey with Clyde May’s own L.C. May! So crack open your beer, uncork that wine, and let’s get drinking. What We're Drinking With LC May Tonight we’re joined by our usual panel members, we have our wine blogger, Jeff Solomon, our commercial brewer, John Ruyak, and finally, I’m your host, Jeff Eckles. Our guest tonight...
Feb 22, 2019•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 215
We were not able to record a new episode of the podcast this week for a number of reasons. Instead we are releasing one of our After Parties that are normally only for Patrons of the show. We hope you enjoy this episode where our good friend Stub joined us and gave a tour of his garage. We also get to know Jeff's true feelings about vegi platters.
Feb 15, 2019•28 min•Ep. 214
This week on episode 213 of the We Like Drinking podcast we’ll be discussing Corny Beers, Patreon Challenges, and Something Something… Blah Blah Blah… Cause we’re drinking Oatmeal Stout! So crack open your beer, uncork that wine, and let’s get drinking. If you like what you are hearing in this episode, consider helping us out by becoming a patron of the show. Visit WeLikeDrinking.com/pledge to get in on the action. Drinking Oatmeal Stout This month’s drinking episode is oatmeal stout, here is wh...
Feb 08, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 213
This week on episode 212 of the We Like Drinking podcast we’ll be discussing Nitro Pepsi and We’re back on the Brew Cruz with Annie Wolf-Pautsch! So crack open your beer, uncork that wine, and let’s get drinking. Panel Introductions And What We’re Drinking It has been just over a year since we last heard from this week’s guest, the longest since her first appearance on episode 86. When she first came on she was single and driving a refurbished 1989 Thomas International Bus around to local Santa ...
Feb 01, 2019•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 212
This week on episode 211 of the We Like Drinking podcast we’ll be discussing Anniversary Wines, Bill-Splitting Etiquette, and we’re getting down and funky with Paradox’s Jeff Airman! So crack open your beer, uncork that wine, and let’s get drinking. If you like what you are hearing in this episode, consider helping us out by becoming a patron of the show. Visit WeLikeDrinking.com/pledge to get in on the action. Panel Introductions And What We’re Drinking Our guest tonight is a brewer at Paradox ...
Jan 25, 2019•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 211
This week on episode 210 of the We Like Drinking podcast we’ll be discussing Bars made from Legos, Following up on Goose Island’s Beer Giveaway, and Somebody get me a Pringles Can and an Abandoned Scooter, cause I’m thirsty! So crack open your beer, uncork that wine, and let’s get drinking. Cheers my podcast drinking friends, and welcome to happy hour 210 of the ONLY TWO-TIME Award Winning Topical Beer and Wine Education Podcast Focusing on FUN! If you like what you are hearing in this episode, ...
Jan 18, 2019•45 min•Ep. 210
This week on episode 209 of the We Like Drinking podcast we’ll be giving Patreon Love, contemplating InstaPot winemaking, and we’re gonna have an honest debate about who is the best field goal kicker on the podcast! So crack open your beer, uncork that wine, and let’s get drinking. Cheers my podcast drinking friends, and welcome to happy hour 209 of the ONLY TWO-TIME Award Winning Topical Beer and Wine Education Podcast Focusing on FUN! If you like what you are hearing in this episode, consider ...
Jan 11, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 209
This week on episode 208 of the We Like Drinking podcast we’ll be answering questions from our listeners, sneak in a little booze news for the new year, and we’ll be chastising a handful of our Patreons, ‘cause they’re forcing us to drink boxed wine! So crack open your beer, unBOX that wine, and let’s get drinking. If you like what you are hearing in this episode, consider helping us out by becoming a patron of the show. Visit WeLikeDrinking.com/pledge to get in on the action. Panel Introduction...
Jan 04, 2019•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 208
This week on episode 207 of the We Like Drinking podcast we’ll be discussing Untappd Snobbery, Clues about Oskar Blues, and we CAN’t control ourselves, ‘cause we’ve got the inventor of the Crowler, Jeremy Rudolf! So crack open your beer, uncork that wine, and let’s get drinking. If you like what you are hearing in this episode, consider helping us out by becoming a patron of the show. Visit WeLikeDrinking.com/pledge to get in on the action. What's Jeremy Rudolf Drinking Our guest tonight has bee...
Dec 28, 2018•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 207
This week on episode 206 of the We Like Drinking podcast we’ll be discussing James Bond’s drinking, Self Discovery, and I hope you’re not wearing white because we are drinking with Brut Force with Peter Stafford-Bow! So crack open your beer, uncork that wine, and let’s get drinking. If you like what you are hearing in this episode, consider leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcast. It helps give potential listeners more information about the show and we’d really appreciate it. What Is Pet...
Dec 21, 2018•54 min•Ep. 206
This week on episode 205 of the We Like Drinking podcast we’ll be discussing Podcast Reviews, Our Newest Patreon, and We’re ALL FIRED UP, ‘cause Stu Smith from Smith-Madrone Winery is in the house! So crack open your beer, uncork that wine, and let’s get drinking. If you like what you are hearing in this episode, consider helping us out by becoming a patron of the show. Visit WeLikeDrinking.com/pledge to get in on the action. Panel Intros And What We’re Drinking With Stu Smith In May of 1971, at...
Dec 14, 2018•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 205
This week on episode 204 of the We Like Drinking podcast we’ll be discussing Reading our Wine Drinking Chakras, Listener Love, and We should have recorded this on a Monday night in our spandex singlets, ‘cause we’re drinking Nitro Beers! So crack open your beer, uncork that wine, and let’s get drinking. If you like what you are hearing in this episode, consider helping us out by becoming a patron of the show. Visit WeLikeDrinking.com/pledge to get in on the action. Panel Introductions And What N...
Dec 07, 2018•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 204
Today on episode 203 of the We Like Drinking podcast we’ll be discussing why they’re stockpiling wine in the UK, Red IPA Recommendations, and were talking Wine, Travel, and Eats with the one and only Amber Burke! So crack open your beer, uncork that wine, and let’s get drinking. If you like what you are hearing in this episode, consider helping us out by becoming a patron of the show. Visit WeLikeDrinking.com/pledge to get in on the action. Panel Introductions And What We’re Drinking Our guest t...
Nov 30, 2018•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 203
Drinking With Saint Nick and Michael Foley Our guest tonight is the author of “Drinking with The Saints: The Sinner’s Guide to a Holy Happy Hour” and “The Politically Incorrect Guide to Christianity”. His latest book, “ Drinking with Saint Nick: Christmas Cocktails for Sinners and Saints ”, was released in October of this year, just in time to get your liver primed for the holidays. He is the son of an Irish-German father and a French-Canadian mother, so he grew up taking Catholicism and drinkin...
Nov 21, 2018•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 202
