The Craft Beer Academy Craft Beer Showdown Podcast

    Welcome back to the Craft Beer Showdown. This episode marks the 10th showdown. If you’ve been listening form the beginning, thank you. If you’re new, I hope you like the show and please let me know if you have any questions or comments.   Episode 10 is all about beer myths. The myths […]

Back again with another new Craft Beer Showdown Podcast. This week, it’s all about bridge beers. No, we’re not talking about beers you drink under a bridge, but rather beers that can “bridge” someone from the world of macro crap beer to the wonderful world of micro craft beer. Amanda and I discuss beer news, […]

Hello again. Episode 8 of the Craft Beer Showdown just saying hi. With this episode we continue the new format and have another long-form Podcast for your listening pleasure. In episode 8, we talk beer news, see what mobile canning is, and look at one of my favorite styles of beer; sour beer.  The goal […]

As promised, the Podcast has returned. It’s not only returned, but improved. This episode marks a change in format that hopefully everyone likes. I will revisit the old format from time to time, but I like the longer format and interaction with a co-host in the new format. Sound interesting? I hope so. I had […]

In episode 6 of the Craft Beer Showdown Podcast,  we look at the battle of draft beer versus bottled beer. Most craft beer people have an opinion on this, and with this Podcast, I throw my opinion in as well. This episode looks at both and picks the undisputed champion of Craft Beer serving.   […]

In episode 5 of the Craft Beer Showdown Podcast,  we take a look at the battle of bottles vs cans. Most craft beer people have a viewpoint on this, and almost everyone has a preference. This episode looks at both and picks the undisputed champion of Craft Beer Containers. Look for future posts on the history and background of both bottles and cans. I learned a lot doing the research for this post, and want to make separate posts to share what I learned.   Show Notes Show Notes Related Posts Beer Glasses Serving Bottled Beer Subscribe  Subscribe in iTunes here. Subscribe in Stitcher Radio here.   Cheers!  

In episode 5 of the Craft Beer Showdown Podcast,  we take a look at the battle of bottles vs cans. Most craft beer people have a viewpoint on this, and almost everyone has a preference. This episode looks at both and picks the undisputed champion of Craft Beer Containers. Look for future posts on the […]

In the fourth episode of The Craft Beer Showdown, I take a look at the enemy of instant gratification, aging beers. I pair this champion against it's younger, sharper rival, drinking the beer right now. Who wins? Check out today's Podcast to find out.  CORRECTION: In this episode, I mention that Vertical Epic runs from 2003-2012. It actually runs from 2002-2012. Sorry for the error. Subscribe  Subscribe in iTunes here. Subscribe in Stitcher Radio here. Show Notes Click here for the show notes. Resources Dogfish Head   How To Store Your Beer Cheers!

In the fourth episode of The Craft Beer Showdown, I take a look at the enemy of instant gratification, aging beers. I pair this champion against it’s younger, sharper rival, drinking the beer right now. Who wins? Check out today’s Podcast to find out.  CORRECTION: In this episode, I mention that Vertical Epic runs from […]

In this, the third episode of the Craft Beer Showdown, we bear witness to the spic battle that is Extract Brewing versus All-Grain Brewing. Both have good and bad, but only one can come out on top. Who wins? Check out the podcast to find out!   Subscribe in iTunes here Subscribe in Stitcher Radio here   Click here for the show notes.

In this, the third episode of the Craft Beer Showdown, we bear witness to the spic battle that is Extract Brewing versus All-Grain Brewing. Both have good and bad, but only one can come out on top. Who wins? Check out the podcast to find out!   Subscribe in iTunes here Subscribe in Stitcher Radio […]

In this, the second episode of The Craft Beer Showdown, we pit the often-hated Shaker Pint Glass against it's sleeker, more attractive foe, the Snifter. Who will come out on top? Listen to this episode to find out.   You can check out an example of the shaker pint here and the snifter here. Click past the link below to see some more pictures. Click here for a transcript of this episode. Here is an example of a Shaker Pint Glass:   And here is the Snifter:  

In this, the second episode of The Craft Beer Showdown, we pit the often-hated Shaker Pint Glass against it’s sleeker, more attractive foe, the Snifter. Who will come out on top? Listen to this episode to find out.   You can check out an example of the shaker pint here and the snifter here. Click past the link below […]

Welcome to the first Craft Beer Academy Podcast! Today is the first episode of a weekly Podcast focusing on comparing specific things in the Craft Beer world. Ever wonder what IPA is better, or what season of the year is best for craft beer releases, or how about if the big breweries are better or […]

Welcome to the first Craft Beer Academy Podcast! Today is the first episode of a weekly Podcast focusing on comparing specific things in the Craft Beer world. Ever wonder what IPA is better, or what season of the year is best for craft beer releases, or how about if the big breweries are better or worse than a craft brewery? I know everyone has an opinion, but with some help and research, I plan on giving my opinion on the winner of such showdown. So download and enjoy, and if you like the first episode at all, subscribe on iTunes and get these weekly. I'll try to keep these all under 15 minutes when possible so you get the information I want to share, and don't get bored. Enjoy!    Summary: In this, the inaugural episode of the Craft Beer Showdown Podcast, we compare the Craft Brewery we all love with the big bad Macro Breweries that control most of the market. You probably have an idea who will win this showdown, but check this out for some interesting information on both sides.