A Beer with Atlas

WELCOME TO THE WEDNESDAY NIGHT SLAM! We took our Beer Crew and threw them into the ring with nothing but a pile of empty IPA bottles, a steel chair, a 2x4, and a bag that may or may not have a snake in it. Who will win!? The big winner here is this Steve Austin Broken Skull IPA from El Segundo Brewing Co. in California. Inspired by wrestling and this beer's eponymous namesake, we chat all things w...

This week, we join the mile-high club with a beer from Estes Park, Colorado. This Enos Pils from Rock Cut Brewing comes to our Beer Crew by way of Rich Smith who picked it up in Colorado. We talk about the history of Estes Park (an Atlas favorite), Enos Mills (the guy the beer is named for), and ... other things. Brian digs into the random trivia hard drive to pull out all of the factoids you've b...

Kung Pao C̶h̶i̶c̶k̶e̶n̶ Beer? We know what you're thinking. Someone was brave enough to combine Chinese food into a craft beer. FINALLY! Now you don't have to make your ramen noodles with Pabst anymore (#PBRnoodles). There's got to be a better way! And now there is! This unique blend of flavors is brewed to taste like Kung Pao sauce. We chat about the history of Kung Pao chicken in America, the ri...

Our Brew Crew of dedicated Cider Boys ziplines into Valentine's Day with a BYOB selection of craft beers you can share with that special someone. Featuring a Double Chocolate Orange Stout from local Zipline Brewing out of Lincoln, Neb., a Raspberry Radler from Stiegl's out of Austria (a little less local), and a Strawberry Magic Cider by Stevens Point Brewery in Wisconsin — we think this selection...

Who's the best Lil' Buddy? This week, we dive into the "lil buddy" micro-brew micro-can from Hopewell Brewing Co. out of Chicago. While this littlest of buddies and beverage sidekicks only comes in a snackable 8-oz can, it's full of the peppy can-do attitude of yesteryear. In fact, all of Hopewell's can art designs designs lean toward vintage 50's and 60's art styles, reminiscent of white-walled t...

Hey you! We love spending time together over a good brew. And we wish you were here as we grab this Belgian Style Sour Ale aged in oak barrels with raspberries. This week, we have a sour ale that is infused with equal parts raspberries and Pink Floyd, coming to you from Beachwood Blendery out of Long Beach, California. Try this brew straight from the can, in a pint glass, or in a saucerful of secr...

2021 is just beginning, but we can finally see the back of our office beer fridge as we clear it out to pour one out (or 12) for 2020. Putting the previous year behind us is easier from a comfortable platform and with a good cigar, which is why we have two brews from Platform Beer Co. out of Cleveland, a "Froot Hoops" and a "Caramelicious"; then we finish it off with an "Oatmeal Raisin Cookie" fro...

In the quest to find the perfect craft beer to Drown Out 2020, we make a strategic decision: drink everything in the Atlas HQ Beer Fridge. This week we have an "Open Door IPA" from Dempsy's Brewing Co in Watertown, South Dakota, a "Beer for Tacos" (we're sold) from Rockwell Beer Co out of St. Louis, and a "Byrd Up" brew from Off Color Brewing in Chicago. This hat trick of brewskies is hitting acro...

It's the new year! Join our beer crew as we continue to Drown Out 2020 with the most sacred annual tradition: cleaning out the Atlas HQ Beer Fridge. This week we have a "Brewers Darkside" from New Jersey Beer Company, a "Double Pumpkin" from Hoppin' Frog Brewery out of Akron, and an "Almond Torte" from Platform Beer Company. Sounds like we have a full three-course meal here. Got a favorite beer th...

What's the best way to drown out 2020? By honoring the sacred tradition of clearing out our office beer fridge. This week we highlight a Skyway Saison from New Jersey Beer Co., the Famous Golfer, a brew by Cosmic Eye Brewing from Lincoln, Nebraska, and then we round it out with a Fest Bier by 4 Hands Brewing out of St. Louis. 2020 has had its ups and downs (and then more downs), but nothing beats...

This Peppermint Porter from Lexington Brewing and Distilling Co. is designed for relaxing by an open fire. While the name may at first seem like the Bizarro version of Tony Stark's gal Friday Pepper Potts, we can assure you this bourbon barrel-aged brew is one Stark would've enjoyed during the holidays (before Iron-Man #120). This holiday season, we encourage you to have a digital beer with your f...

While we can't gather 'round the warmth of the hearth together for a Christmas party this year, this mini keg from Breckenridge Brewing will do in a pinch. A more festive ale, Breckenridge describes this one as having flavors of chocolate and caramel that are cultivated in the malt roasting process. This annual brew release is sure to please the biggest craft beer stickler on your list this season...

Nothing decks our halls quite like a six-pack of good craft beer and great conversation with friends. This week, we kick off the Christmas season with a festive Christmas Ale made in the Scotch tradition from Bell's Brewery out of Kalamazoo, Michigan. Another brew by Bell's, "Two Hearted Ale", won the Best Beer in America award through the American Homebrewers Association in 2020. So they know a t...

We attempt to answer the age-old question: how many guys in Bozeman, Montana, are drinking milkshakes? Through the scientific method, our Beer Crew strategically placed cans of this Opaque Thoughts Milkshake IPA from Mountains Walking Brewery around various oil derricks in western Montana to see just how many boys we could attract to the yard. Join us as we frack into this craft beer original and...

'Tis the season to be thankful, and we have a four-pack of Thanksgiving goodness featured in this episode of "A Beer With Atlas." Taking queues from multiple Thanksgiving flavors, we have a Beet Weiss from Crane Brewing Company, Thor's Cider Cranberry Sauce, Old Bakery Beer's Carrot Cake Brown, and Clown Shoe's Pecan Pie Porter for dessert. In a normal Thanksgiving celebration year, you would prob...

We've climbed a mountain or two of beer challenges in our day, but we've never tackled a craft beer like this "Theory of Chaos" brew from Chaos Mountain Brewing. Dropping in at a hefty 18% alcohol content, this beer is the strongest we've ever featured on the podcast. This hardcore brew may not leave us quaking At The Mountain of Madness (anyone?), but a few of these may lead you to believe you ca...

Krispie Cakes takes everything you love about Rice Krispies Treats and smashes it into a craft beer. It's a combination you didn't know you needed until you try it. This Pastry Case Ale from Maplewood Brewery has us nostalgic for Saturday morning cartoons and breakfast cereal. We chat about marshmallow trivia, and discuss what really happened to the lost brother from the Snap, Crackle, and Pop tri...

While some think of Pumpkin Spice when the fall arrives, our Beer Team Six (there's only three of them) thinks of Oktoberfest. But, through the magic of mixology, inventive brewers, and ideas that seem great at 2 a.m., someone has made a pumpkin beer that combines elements of your favorite seasonal latte and a hard craft beer. (Can we get one with caffeine?) Does it work? Strap on your Ugg Boots,...

You may think creating a great craft beer that is a sour, infused with tangerines, "Star Wars"-themed, *and* crammed into a tall boy is impossible. It's not impossible. We used to knock back 20 oz. cans in our F150 back home, they're not much bigger than a tall boy. Join us as we dive deep into two of our favorite things: Star Wars and enjoying a good craft beer with friends. This Tangalorian Tang...

Show us a solid Oktoberfest option in the month of October and we'll try it. Oktoberfest brews may not be for everyone, but it's a right of the seasonal passage for our Beer Crew. Next up, we dive into this Ayinger Authentic German Oktoberfest, and we like it. You can keep your pumpkin spice. This is the real spirit of October. We're enjoying one of our favorite times of the year: Oktoberfest! If...

Capture a taste of Oktoberfest with this "Festbier" from Pint 9 Brewing Company located right here in the same little city Atlas MedStaff HQ is located in, Omaha, NE. This rich, bready, malty marzen style beer will knock your fuzzy fall socks right off of your feet and have you wanting boots upon boots more of this delicious beverage. Give this one a try. https://pintninebrewing.com/ Find more Okt...

Capture a taste of the fall with this Mayhem Marzen craft beer from Springfield Brewing Company. Only available in the fall during prime Oktoberfest tastings, this malty lager carries "aromas reminiscent of toasted bread, baked crackers and caramel", their brewmaster claims. We're not sure about all that, but it was a fine drink with friends we wouldn't hesitate to enjoy again — or to recommend. G...

This Knot Hole Oktoberfest beer from Logboat Brewing Company offers a lighter finish for the brew fan. It's not as malty as some Oktoberfest beers, and there's a little sweetness to it that our beer crew enjoyed. We're kicking off one of our favorite times of the year: Oktoberfest! If you're a nurse or healthcare professional working through the fall, we'd love to hear about your favorite Oktoberf...

Cinnamon Roast Crunch has a name so contrary to what you imagine a beer should be, that even our auto-correct is trying to change it to "Toast". The latest craft beer in the "Naughty Sauce" series from Noble Ale Works might seem a strange brew, but it evokes memories of breakfast cereal and Saturday Morning Cartoons. We don't know that this beer and a bowl of cereal is the perfect hangover cure (b...

This spicy jalapeño beer comes from our friends at Kros Strain Brewing Company. What starts as a solid lager from Kros Strain is accented by a spicy kick of habanero and chili peppers. This unique flavor might not be for everyone, but our beer trio found a lot to enjoy with this local gem. Did you know that Kros Strain's Fairy Nectar was featured on the very first episode of "A Beer With Atlas"? C...