Craft Beer Radio Podcast

"CBR 66: Hoppy New Year","We clean out some hoppy beers from the cellar while they are still fresh. We encounter some amazing hop aromas and one makes a delicious mistake. PS. we forgot to do WBAI, tune in next week for the exciting conclusion. Reviewed: Deschutes Hop Trip (OR) Moylans Hopsickle Triple IPA (CA) Dragon Slayer IPA (CA) Elysian Immortal IPA (WA) Ranking: Greg - 1. Hoptrip, 2. Hopsickle, 3. Immortal, 4. Dragon Slayer Jeff - 1. Hopsickle, 2. Hoptrip, 3. Immortal, 4. Dragon Slayer Extras: Preshow: Jubelale Postshow: Cleanup "

"CBR 65: Irish and Scottish Style Ale","In this show Jeff gains a new appreciation for the Irish Red Style. It's a great start of 2007 as every beer was very good, and choosing the ranking was very hard. Reviewed: Fraoch Heather Ale (Scotland) Kelpie Seaweed Ale (Scotland) Highland Gaelic Ale (NC) Three Floyds Brian Boru Irish Red (IN) Highland Bewing Tasgall Ale (NC) Ranking: Greg - 1. Tasgal, 2. Three Floyds, 3. Heather, 4. Gaelic, 5. Kelpie Jeff - 1. Gaelic, 2. Tasgal, 3. Heather, 4. Three Floyds, 5. Kelpie Extras: Preshow: Highland Gaelic Ale Postshow: Cleanup "

"CBR 64: Imperial Stouts","Last Beers of the Year. We wrap up the year with Imperial Stouts, including the Dark Lord from Three Floyds. Reviewed: Bear Republic Big Bear Black Stout (CA) Lagunitias Imperial Sout (CA) Eel River Raven's Eye Imperial Stout (CA) Three Floyds Dark Lord Imperial Stout (IN) Ranking: Greg - 1. Bear Republic, 2. Eel River, 3. Dark Lord, 4. Lagunitas Jeff - 1. Eel River, 2. Dark Lord, 3. Bear Republic, 4. Lagunitas Extras: Preshow: Sam Adams Winter Lager Postshow: Cleanup "

"CBR 63: Winter Beers on the Winter Solstice","Winter Beers on the Winter Solstice. This week we break from the bustle of the holiday season to drink some beer. We try some winter seasonals that we have not had before. Links: Draft Magazine Reviewed: Pyramid Snowcap '06 (WA) Alaskan Winter Ale (AK) Bridgeport Ebenezer Ale (OR) Brooklyn Winter Ale (NY) Ranking: Greg - 1. Alaskan, 2. Snowcap, 3. Ebenezer, 4. Brooklyn Jeff - 1. Alaskan, 2. Snowcap, 3. Brooklyn, 4. Ebenezer Extras: Preshow: Michelob Celebrate Postshow: Third Street Bad Santa "

"CBR 62: Coffee Beers","Coffee in the morning, Beer at night, and when the two shall mix, it is good. This week we get our morning fix with 4 coffee beers from two breweries that have been around the CBR track a few times, and two breweries that are making their debut. All I have to say is Red Bull who? Links: Watch your beer around Carl Lewis No Santa's Butt in Maine Draft Magazine - Discount Subscription link coming soon. Reviewed: Atwater Vanilla Java Porter (MI) Bells Java Stout (MI) Lagunitias Capuchino Stout (CA) Kona Pipeline Porter (HI) Ranking: Jeff - 1. Lagunitias, 2. Atwater, 3. Kona, 4. Bells Greg - 1. Bells, 2. Lagunitias, 3. Kona, 4. Atwater "

"CBR 61: Lager Lager Lager Ale","This week we taste a nice flight of subtle lagers (and an ale) to examine the nuances of each style. It's a quick show this week from the Thanksgiving holiday and business travel. Reviewed: Schlafly Oktoberfest Boulevard Bob's 47 Victory St. Boisterous Weyerbacher Autumnfest Ranking: Jeff - 1. Schafley, 2. Victory, 3. Weyerbacher, 4.Boulevard Greg - 1. Victory, 2. Weyerbacher, 3. Schafley, 4. Boulevard Extras: Preshow Postshow Export '33' Summit Hefeweizen Homebrew Saison "

"CBR 60: American Wild Beer","This show we pucker up and tase several American wild beers. This was one of our favorite shows, and we both add a new WOW beer to our list. Links: Bell's out of Illinois Beer Geek Roundtable #2 December 7th 8:30 EST Contact Rick about CBR Blind Reviewed: New Belgium La Folie (CO) Russian River Sanctification (CA) Joly Pumpkin La Roja Grand Reserve (MI) Ranking: Jeff - 1. La Folie, 2. Sanctification, 3. La Roja Greg - 1. La Folie, 2. Sanctification, 3. La Roja Extras: Preshow Postshow New Belgium Abbey "

"CBR 59: Stouts, Oyster and Oatmeal","Oysters and Oatmeal, the perfect combination. This week we sample two of each. We discuss what does it mean to be imperial. Also: Yeast, vegan food, or cuddly little animal? Links: Sheraton Beer Program Beer Geek Roundtable #2 November 30th 8:30 EST Contact Rick about CBR Blind Reviewed: Yards Love Stout (PA) Jamie's Oyster Stout Harpoon Oatmeal Stout (MA) Ipswitch Oatmeal Stout (MA) Ranking: Jeff - 1. Oyster, 2. Harpoon, 3. Yards, 4. Ipswitch Greg - 1. Oyster, 2. Harpoon, 3. Yards, 4. Ipswitch Extras: Preshow Postshow Summit Great Northern Porter Church Brew Works Smoked Porter "

"CBR 58: American Pale Ale",""Usually a moderate to high hop flavor, often showing a citrusy American hop character." The BJCP Guide has it right, these APA's use generous amounts of hops to make some pretty good beers. Tune in and get it stuck in your head all week. Links: Perils of Globeerization Tapped Out Anchor Brewing fights to stay small. Don's Alpha king recipe Reviewed: Boulevard Pale Ale (MO) Back Road American Pale Ale (IN) Lost Coast Pale Ale (CA) Eel River Extra Pale Ale (CA) Ranking: Jeff - 1. Lost Coast, 2. Eel River, 3. Boulevard, 4. Back Road Greg - 1. Boulevard, 2. Lost Coast, 3. Eel River, 4. Back Road Extras: Preshow Postshow Boulevard Wheat Fred from the Wood - Hair of the dog "

"CBR 57: American IPA","American IPA's that is what we drink this week. Greg has a wow beer. Jeff forgets what what plantains are called. Links: Beer Geek Round Table Number 2 NY Times Article on Porters Reviewed: Crooked Tree IPA - Dark Horse Brewing Company (MI) Concord IPA - Concord Brewery (MA) Eel River IPA - Eel River Brewing Company (CA) Alpha King - Three Floyds (IN) Ranking: Jeff - 1. Alpha King, 2. Eel River, 3. Darkhorse, 4. Concord Greg - 1. Alpha King, 2. Eel River, 3. Darkhorse, 4. Concord "

"CBR 56: Brewer Patriot Collection","Next stop is in Boston to try some historically re-created beers. Boston Beer Company brewed 4 beers in the Brewer-Patriot collection and we give them a try. Links: Interview with Jim Koch about the Brewer Patriot Collection. Reviewed: James Madison Dark Wheat Ale Traditional Ginger Honey Ale George Washington Porter 1790 Root Beer Ranking: Jeff - 1. Porter, 2. Rootbeer, 3. Dark Wheat, 4. Ginger Honey Greg - (randomly selected) 1. Rootbeer, 2. Dark Wheat, 3. Ginger Honey, 4. Porter "

"CBR 55: Kolsches","Sorry for the late show this week, but here it is. Kolsches, we try 4 American interpretations of the Kolsch. Links: GABF Winners Reviewed: Shiner Kolsch - Spoetzl Brewery (TX) Curve Ball Kolsch - Pyramid Breweries Inc. (WA) Hales Genuine Kolsch - Hales Ales (WA) Alaskan Summer Ale - Alaskan Brewing Company (AK) Ranking: Jeff - 1. Hales, 2. Shiner, 3. Alaskan, 4. Pyramid Greg - 1. Shiner, 2. Hales, 3. Alaskan, 4. Pyramid "

"CBR 54: Oktoberfests","  This week we pack up the studio and head on down to the Sharp Edge Creekhouse in order to get some fresh draft Oktoberfests. Loads of email this week, and we talk to the Hart the manager about his recent trip to Belgium and the Sharp Edges Belgian selection. Links: Sharp Edge Creekhouse Reviewed: Ayinger Oktoberfest - Privatbrauerei Franz Inselkammer KG / Brauerei Aying Spaten Oktoberfest - Spaten-Franziskaner-Bräu Paulaner Oktoberfest-bier - Paulaner Salvator Thomasbraeu AG Victory Festbier - Victory Brewing Company (PA) Ranking: Jeff - 1. Ayinger, 2. Paulaner, 3. Spaten, 4. Victory Greg - 1. Ayinger, 2. Paulaner, 3. Spaten, 4. Victory "

"CBR 53: 3 More Porters and a Surprise","Since we jumped on the porter train, we decided to finish up the rest of the porters in the cellar. We have 3 more porters and to round out the show a special surprise for Greg. Links: Reviewed: Bells Porter - Bell's Brewing Company Point Reyes Porter - Marin Brewing Company (CA) Farmhouse Stone Fence Porter - Coast Range Brewing Company (CA) Ranking: Jeff - 1. Farmhouse, 2. Bells, 3. Marin Greg - 1. Farmhouse, 2. Bells, 3. Marin "

"CBR 52: Porters East to West","This week we take a break from hops and visit a porter from each time zone. Links: Internet Brewery Reviewed: Saint Bridgets Porter - Great Divide Brewing Company (CO) Robust Porter - Smuttynose Brewing Company (NH) Eel River Organic Porter - Eel River Brewing Company (CA) Farmhouse Stone Fence Porter - Coast Range Brewing Company (CA) Old Fort Porter - Mad Anthony (IN) Ranking: Jeff - 1. Eel River, 2. Smuttynose, 3. Fort Wayne, 4. St. Bridget Greg - 1. Smuttynose, 2. Eel River, 3. St. Bridget, 4. Fort Wayne "