Beerz & Barz

On this episode we discussed new albums from Westside Gunn, Drake and PND, and much more.    Episode Beer(s) Stella Artois - Pilsner - 5.2% ABV Helles Style Lager - Kirkland Signature - 4.5% ABV   Follow us everywhere @beerzandbarz

On this episode, we discussed the Superbowl, Kendrick Lamar's halftime performance, and much more! This Week's Drinks: Heaven Hill Bottled-In-Bond - Kentucky Bourbon - 100 Proof (Heaven Hill Distillery) Strange Vista - Sour Cherry Red Ale - ABV: 5.3% (Pipeworks Brewing Company) 00:00 - Intro 02:59 - This Episode's Beer 05:58 - Super Bowl 59 08:08 - Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl Halftime Show 20:30 -...

On this episode, we reviewed our top albums of 2024 with Dan from Laylow Brewery. Thanks for all the support. See you guys in 2025! Episode Beer(s) Deth By Bramble - Imperial Stout aged in Bourbon Barrels with Blackberries, Boysenberries, and Marionberries - 13% ABV - Revolution Brewery Ryeway to Heaven - Barrel-Aged Ryewine - 15% ABV - Revolution Brewery  Hot Knives - Hazy Double IPA - 8.3% ABV -...

On this episode of we discussed "GNX" from Kendrick Lamar, and much more! Episode Beer Big Hearted IPA - Imperial IPA - ABV: 9.5% (Bell's Brewery) Hazy Hearted IPA - Hazy IPA - ABV: 7.5% (Bell's Brewery) Show Notes 00:00 - Intro 02:30 - This Episode's Beer 05:11 - Northside Princess by Sexyy Red 11:19 - Kendrick Lamar's "GNX" 40:59 - Other music we're listening to Follow us everywhere @beerzandbar...

On this episode we discussed our thoughts post 2024 presidential election. We also discussed what albums we have been discussing lately, and the rap Grammy Nominations.    Episode Beer(s) Spotted Cow - New Glarus Brewing Company - Farmhouse Ale - 4.8% ABV Frost Bite - Two Brothers Brewing Company - Cold IPA - 7.5% ABV   Intro - 00:00 Beer - 03:14 Election Results - 07:34 What you listening to? - 2...

On this episode we discussed all the music we've been listening to, Kendrick's Lamar's new interview with SZA, and much more.  Episode Beer Howling Gourds - Pumpkin Ale - Trader Joe's Brewing Co. - 7% ABV Normalize the Signal - Double IPA - Hop Butcher - 7.5% ABV Follow us everywhere @beerzandbarz 

On this episode we discussed J. Cole's new song "Port Antonio", Diddy, and much more! Episode Beer Strawberry Orange Mojito - Blonde Ale - 5.8% ABV - Pipeworks Brewing Co. Show Notes Intro - 00:00 Show Beer - 03:27 J. Cole "Port Antonio" - 05:37 Diddy - 16:36 What we've been listening to - 25:17 Follow us everywhere @beerzandbarz 

On this episode we discussed Kendrick Lamar's new song, the 2025 Superbowl halftime show, and POLITICS! Beer(s) of the week Shandy - Old Nation Brewing Co. - 4.8% ABV Gmoastier - Weisser Bock - Wieninger - 7.1% ABV Show Notes 00:00 - Intro 03:10 - Beer 06:34 - Superbowl 2025 15:44 - "Watch the Party Die" (New song from Kendrick) 19:00 - POLITICS 41:27 - What we've been listening to.... Follow us e...

On this episode we discussed the newest albums from Eminem, Common & Pete Rock, and Childish Gambino.  Show Beer Aldersbacher Urhell - Helles Lager - 5.1% ABV - Brauerei Aldersbach Show Notes 00:00 - Intro 01:40 - Beer  05:09 - Eminem "The Death of Slim Shady (Coup De Grace) 11:24 - Common & Pete Rock "The Auditorium Volume 1" 17:10 - Childish Gambino "Bando Stone and the New World"  24:56...

On this episode we discussed Forbes "Top 50 rappers of All Time" list. We also ranked Drake's top 5 albums in order.  Beer of the week Zenith — Belgian Golden Ale 6.3% - Laylow Brewery Show Notes Intro: 00:00 Episode Beer: 01:50 Forbes Top 5 Rappers of All Time: 04:14 Drake top 5: 12:18 Follow us everywhere @beerzandbarz    

On this episode we talked with Dan from Laylow Brewery! We discussed everything going on with Laylow, along with a review of best music of 2024.... so far.  Beer(s) of the week Zenith — Belgian Golden Ale 6.3% ABV - Laylow Brewery  Shandy - German Style Lager with Lemonade 4.7% ABV - Old Nation Brewing Co.  Show Notes 0:00 - Intro 1:50 - Beer  6:40 - Catching up on Laylow news 15:46 - Best verse o...

On this episode we discussed the newest albums from Mach-Hommy and Vince Staples. We also discussed Apple's top 100 albums of all time.    Beer(s) of the wek Cuffin' Season - Irish Red Ale - 5.4% ABV - Funkytown Brewery Blinding Light Show - IPA - 7.5% ABV - Warpigs Brewing Follow us everywhere @beerzandbarz

On this episode we discussed new albums from Sir, Future & Metro Boomin, and shots sent to Drake and J. Cole from Kendrick Lamar.    Show Notes Intro - 00:00 Beer - 02:13 (Funkytown Brewery) Sir “HEAVY” - 06:45 Future & Metro Boomin “WE DON’T TRUST YOU” - 11:05 THE BIG THREE - 14:29 Follow us everywhere @beerzandbarz 

On this episode we discussed ScHoolboy Q's newest album "Blue Lips". We also discussed Vince Staples new Netflix series, along with ranking Kendrick Lamar's top 5 albums.  Beer of the week Cuff and a Crease - West Coast Style IPA - 6.25% ABV - Mikerphone Brewing Company Show Topics Intro - 0:00 Beer - 3:13 ScHoolboy Q “BLUE LIPS” - 6:14 Vince Staple “The Vince Staples Show” - 14:25 Top 5 Kendrick...

On this episode we discussed Killer Mike sweeping the Grammys, Vultures 1 from Kanye and Ty Dollar $ign, and much more.    Beer of the Week Cold Time Premium Lager - 4.8% ABV - Revolution Brewing Company  Show Notes Intro - 00:00 Beer - 02:22 Usher Super Bowl Show - 06:31 Killer Mike Grammy Sweep - 10:21 The aging of Hip Hop - 13:07 Vultures 1 - 15:45 Follow us everywhere @beerzandbarz 

On this episode we discussed the brewing beef between Nicki Minaj and Megan Thee Stallion. We also reviewed new albums from Benny the Butcher, Kid Cudi, and 21 Savage.    Beer(s) of the Week Woo-Wap-Da-Bam - American Amber/Red Lager - 5.6% ABV  - Funkytown Brewery Helles Lager - 5.1% ABV - Moor's Brewing Company Junior Astronaut Juice - DDH IPA - 6% ABV - Illuminated Brew Works  Show notes Intro -...

On this episode we discussed our top 5 albums of 2023. Let us know what you thought, and what your favorite albums are!   This Week's Beer: - Hush of Night - Milk Stout with Mixed Toasted Nuts - ABV: 7.5% (More Brewing Company)   0:00 - intro 4:18 - Show Beers 6:47 - 2023 Honorable Mentions 12:20 - #5 album of 2023 15:44 - #4 album of 2023 18:38 - #3 album of 2023 23:11 - #2 album of 2023 26:31 -...

On this episode we talked with Steve Turner and Nate Aikens of Turner Haus Brewery! Turner Haus is located 78E 47th St., Chicago, IL. Stop by and have a beer! Beer(s) of the week  Queen's Legacy - Caribbean-Style Stout - 7.6% ABV (THB) Eliza - Cherry Oak-Aged Saison - 8% ABV (THB) Show Notes 00:00 - Intro 01:48 - This Episode's Beer 06:30 - The Story of Turner Häus Brewery 10:26 - Uncle Nearest 14...

On this episode we talked with our friend John Carruthers of Revolution Brewing!   Beer(s) of the week Deth's Tar - Imperial Oatmeal Stout - 14.8% ABV Life Jacket - Barleywine Ale - 15.1% ABV D.B.V.S.O.J. - Barrel-Aged Barleywine - 16.8% ABV all beers from Revolution Brewing.  Show Notes 00:00 - Intro 02:10 - Deth's Tar Oatmea Stout 7:52 - Life Jacket Barleywine Ale 15:48 - Super Zero Sparkling Ho...

On this episode we discussed the newest album from Rick Ross & Meek Mill, Rap Grammy predictions, and what we have been listening to lately!   Beer(s) of the week Red Skull - Imperial Red Ale - Revolution Brewing Company - 9.3% ABV Super Zero - Sparkling Hop Water with Sabro & Nectaron Hops - 0% ABV Show Notes 0:00 - Intro 4:05 - Beer of the week 6:08 - Rick Ross & Meek Mill "Too Good...

On this episode we chopped it up with Jay Westbrook about his new beer "Funkin' for Jamaica" (Tropical Stout). We also discussed Doja Cat's newest project, and new singles from Rick Ross/Meek Mill, and J. Cole/Lil Yachty.    Beer of the week Funkin' for Jamaica - Jay Westbrook/Sketchbook Brewing - Tropical Stout - 6.5% ABV   Show Notes Intro - 0:00  Nisei Lounge History - 3:26  Funkin' for Jamaica...

On this episode we discussed new albums from Nas & Hitboy, and Diddy!  Beer(s) of the week Lord Octopus: Double IPA - Hop Butcher for the World - 7.5% ABV Show Notes Intro - 0:00 Beers - 2:26  Nas "Magic 3" - 7:46 Diddy "The Love Album: Off the Grid" - 17:34 Hip Hop as a legacy - 27:35   Follow us everywhere @beerzandbarz 

On this episode we discussed new albums from Russ, Quavo, and Mick Jenkins.  Beer(s) of the week Kick, Push, Prost - German Style Oktoberfest Lager - 5% ABV - Mikerphone Brewing  Carrot Cake Amber Ale - 6.1% ABV - Brown Girl's Brew Show Notes Intro - 0:00 Beers - 1:53 Russ "Santiago" - 9:08 Quavo "Rocket Power" - 15:45 Mick Jenkins "The Patience" - 27:12   Follow us everywhere @beerzandbarz

On this episode we discussed "Magic 2" from Nas, Nas's top 5 albums, AI being used to create Rap, and the new Netflix movie "They Cloned Tyrone".    Beer(s) of the Week: Carrot Cake Amber Ale - 6.1% ABV - Brown Girl's Brew Summerly - Raspberry Wheat Ale - 4.8 % ABV - Pollyanna Brewing Company    Show notes Intro - 0:00 Beer - 5:06 Nas "Magic 2" - 11:33 Top 5 Nas Albums - 19:50 AI being used in Rap...

On this episode we talked with Nick and Megan Gil of Bitter Pops. This is our first in person episode, diving into a conversation with business owners since the beginning of the pandemic!  Beer(s) of the week Freedomish - Reclaiming My Time - Saison - 4.8% ABV - Sketchbook Brewing Co. in collaboration with Jay Westbrook and Turner Haus Brewery Pear Pilsner - 6% ABV - Moor's Brewing Company Jeppson...