Craft beer is awesome. Beer Guys Radio shares stories and news about the people and places that make craft beer great. Covering the brews, business, art, culture, and science of our favorite beverage. Whether you're a seasoned aficionado or just discovering craft brews, we're sure to have something for you. Pour a pint and join us!
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Craft Beer Radio used to be the show for beer lovers who want to learn more about the world of craft beer. Each week, hosts Jeff and Greg brought you interviews with brewers,reviews of new releases, and tips on how to enjoy your favorite brews. CBR, a staple on iPods and Zunes since 2005 abruptly and stopped in 2019. The break was a mystery for years but then the news came out, the heavy toll exacted on Jeff and Greg for influencing the Hazy IPA Craze caused them to have to come to terms wit ...
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Tilray to buy 4 breweries from MolsonCoors. Big beer news this week (or is it Big Beer news?) with weed warrior Tilray buying 4 breweries from MolsonCoors. Included in that sale is our beloved Terrapin Beer Co. If my math is right this will bring 15 breweries under the Tilray brand, plus some distilleries and cideries. Per Brewbound, the move will …
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The American Craft Beer Hall of Fame is coming
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Who would you nominate for the Craft Beer Hall of Fame? A lot of great people made craft beer what it is today and a group of passionate fans is working to recognize them. Craft beer writer, judge, and educator Marty Nachel kicked things off and selected and amazing group to help put things together. The website is live now with intentions to annou…
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No, Summer is not "almost over!" It always happens around this time of year. Kids start going back to school and all the folks with children think that means Summer is over. They start yapping about it, stores have sales for it. Well, Summer isn't over, and I need you all to shut your mouth with trying to make it over. We got nearly 2 months left a…
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Sweetwater's new brew for Atlanta United and hops that taste like a boot
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Would you drink a beer that tasted like a cowboy boot? Hop Valley Brewing in Oregon has introduced a Pale Ale brewed with Elixir hops that are... “a robust and complex hop that offers unique aromas of cognac, leather, and tobacco…” I mean, OK? I'd try it out of curiosity but that does not sound like a flavor I'd be keen on. Brian got to party last …
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Sometimes you're cursed, but just a little bit. This week was... an adventure. Our streaming service didn't want to work and I found out they don't have live tech support. What kind of crap is that? We eventually got things going and then I immediately dumped ice water on myself. Brian said it was a Weak Witch curse. You know what we mean, somethin…
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Brewing (and drinking) responsibly around the World
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Dan Kopman knows a thing or two about beer. Some of you may recognize the name Daniel Kopman. If you don't know his name, you undoubtedly know some of his work. Currently, Kopman is a Professor and Lecturer at American University's Kogod School of Business and, likely more notable to us beer nerds, a Senior Policy Advisor for the World Brewing Alli…
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Episode 420 - Is Cannabis killing Craft Beer?
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It's Episode 420 - Drink 'em if you got 'em. A momentous occasion as we celebrate our very own 420 day. We don't really get into the cannabis side of things much. We've sampled it and it just doesn't agree with us. I get sick and Brian gets all congested. Beer treats us much better. But, we know lots of people enjoy their THC and CBD, is that an is…
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In this episode, we are joined by Shannon, Jeff, and Greg as we explore the world of cocktails and beers. Greg kicks off the discussion by creating a classic Corpse Reviver Number Two cocktail, leading to a spirited conversation about its unique flavors. Transitioning to beer, we savor a selection from Hill Farmstead, discussing its rich amber hue …
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Heading Downtown with Jekyll Brewing
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In a sea of closures Jekyll Brewing continues to grow It's not a story you hear often these days. Not only has Jekyll Brewing weathered the storm of the last few years, they're thriving. Founder and CEO Michael Lundmark joins us this week to chat about beer, taking care of yourself, and what's been key to his growth. Jekyll opened in the Dark(er) A…
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"Clean" beer, canning dates, and sustainable brewing
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Would you pay more for sustainably brewed beer? We made it through another week and we have definitely earned a beer or five. It's hawt in Georgia. We're supposed to top 100° heat index this weekend. Say a prayer for us. A survey suggests 50% of beer drinkers would pay 30% more for a beer that was sustainably brewed. I'm skeptical of those results,…
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Drinking beer and eating sardines - A Tinned Fish Primer
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New to tinned fish? We got you covered. This was bound to happen. With our recently found love of tinned fish we had an expert join us to talk about the benefits of tinned fish and offer up some beer pairing suggestions. We know cans of sardines and oysters aren't for everyone. But these delicious fishes get a bit of a bad wrap, especially here in …
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Big brewer energy, Cicada shots, and hungry yeast
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Former Cigar City brewmaster opening a North Carolina brewery No shocker at all to hear that Wayne Wambles, the former brewmaster at Cigar City that was unceremoniously let go by the Monster Energy overlords, is opening his own brewery. Wambles has purchased UpCountry Brewing in Brevard, NC. Can't wait to see what he brews up. In our constant (for …
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Georgia Craft Brewers Fest with Crooked Culture and Atlantucky Brewing
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We do love our Georgia beer Last weekend we attended the Georgia Craft Brewers Fest in lovely Atlanta, Gee A. It's always nice to see what's happening across the state. We've grown in numbers to the point where we can't get to ALL of them, despite our best efforts. We tried some brews from new to us breweries like Crooked Culture, Local Ties, and S…
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In this episode, we reminisce about our spring break adventures, including tasting various beers like Spotted Cow and Rhymes with Dimes, exploring their unique sensory experiences. We share stories of eclipse-viewing and favorite Dixon flannels, analyzing flavors of craft beers like 8-Bit Sunset. Our discussion deepens as we discuss beer flavors, t…
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Exploring Mezcal, more brewery stats, and NA everything
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All Tequila is Mezcal, but not all Mezcal is Tequila. In my younger days grabbing a bottle of Mezcal was just taking the fast track to getting gazeboed. The bottle always had a worm in it, or at least I think it did. Exploring Mezcal today has a lot less worms, and a lot more tasty options. Learn a bit about this agave spirit from a couple of newbs…
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Beer bars, cool cars, and a laid back week
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Beer and other things for a laid back week. We took a bit of a road trip last weekend to beautiful Cartersville, GA to visit the Savoy Auto Museum. I can't explain the allure of Cartersville to museums, but they have 4 in a town of like 20,000 people. Crazy, right? The Savoy was a fun trip. Lots of classic cars, race cars, and a handful of famous c…
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World Beer Cup winners and the Booziest Counties
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Another CBC is a wrap, and we have some new World Beer Cup winners The Craft Brewers Conference wrapped up last week and as part of the festivities the World Beer Cup winners were announced. We're stoked to have a few home state winners in the mix, and we discovered a lot of new breweries that are (apparently) making great beer. In news that we lov…
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The beers of Fallout and the State of Craft Beer
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At least there's beer after Total Nuclear Annihilation Brian and Nate have disappointed deeply with their lack of excitement for the Fallout TV series. I've played the games for 20ish years and am a huge fan. When the show was announced I was skeptical, like any video game fan when their fav game is "adapted." But they killed it with Fallout. Such …
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Little Beers and the Perfect Taplist
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Last Saturday was our favorite beer fest of the year. Good Word Brewing's Little Beer Fest. This event brings the best of the very best of low ABV beers to Duluth, GA each Spring. It's been an adventure in previous years with weather ranging from scorching hot to sleet and snow, but this year gave us beautiful sunny skies and temps in the 70s. We l…
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Beer Families, Closing Times, and a Bankruptcy Glad to be back to it this week with all the beery talk we can handle. You know we dabble in beer cocktails and Brian finally gets to try one he's been wanting for a while and shares how that turned out. Remember when all of those crazy light macro beers came out making a big deal out of how few calori…
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The beauty of the basics with Anderson Valley Brewing
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Exploring the Future of Beer and Beyond with Anderson Valley Brewing Anderson Valley Brewing president and CEO Kevin McGee joins us this week to discuss NA beer, FOMO, keeping it classic, and sustainability. The world of beer is constantly evolving, and we dive into some of the exciting trends and hidden gems that are shaping the industry. NA Beer …
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Ale Max Day - The collision of craft beer and cool kicks
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Ale Max Day - A celebration of Air and ale Much like craft beer, sneaker fans love to see cool collaborations. And much like craft beer fans, they'll wait in crazy long lines and search local shops and the internet to get that elusive pair. Atlanta's Ale Sharpton teamed up with marketing magician Craig Stroud to bring the culture of craft beer and …
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WTF is Bapple? Bapple. Busch Light Apple that is. Apparently this abomination has quite a cult following. It's come and gone over the years and people are hoarding it when they can find it and paying crazy prices online. We had no idea. Even crazier? R.E.M.'s Out of Time turned 33 this week. Making us feel old and stuff. For those in Atlanta you li…
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Grab a pint of plain and get ready for St. Patrick's Day!
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A pint of plain is your only man... Drinking holidays are the best holidays. St. Patrick's Day is a drinking holiday now, but it wasn't always that way. The story is kind of crazy. Join us as we talk about the lore and legends of St. Patrick and St. Patrick's Day while we sample some Irish beers and whiskey. The Beer (and Whiskey) List Guinness & S…
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Dry January is creeping and tinned fish and beer collaborations
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Wooden Robot co-founder dies in brewery fall We send our sincere condolences to the family of Dan Wade and his brewery family at Wooden Robot. Dan tragically lost his life in a fall at the brewery last week. If you'd like to help support his wife and newborn son with immediate and long-term expenses you can give to the GoFundMe here. The weather he…
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Hot Poked Beers and Mulled Wines (and Barleywines!)
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We sat down with our friends Zach and Cliff at Truck & Tap along with our new friend Tiffany Dillon of Gwen Tajz wine bar. We poked some beers, we mulled some wines (wine wine and barleywine) and we talked about serving traditionally cooler beverages warmer. Luckily, when we recorded the show it was a seasonally-appropriate cooler temperature, the …
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