America The BREW-tiful

Send us Fan Mail Dan and Tom discuss and review battleground beers and the breweries that make them in many of America's swing states.   Dan gets nostalgic on Reddit's old beer trading pages, this is really interesting for you new school guys who like craft history.  This week's edition of "What Even Is Beer?" with a new slime "beer" that looks worse than it soun...

Send us Fan Mail Dan and Tom welcome special guest Mike from Orso Ales.  Mike is a homebrewer and he makes some killer beers.  Our show is about great craft beer and where to find it...this is it right here folks.  Orso Ales is available to anyone who follows their Instagram account, @orso_ales, and asks Mike at the right time.   Also, fake reviews are here again and this time it wasn't Tom w...

Send us Fan Mail Dan and Tom sip on Banana Pudding Crunch from Other Half while discussing Martin House's new release Buffalo Wangz, a Buffalo Wing Sauce Sour.   Are any of us even drinking "beer" anymore, what even is beer, are we getting the wool pulled over our eyes?  The boys bring in an expert in the field to weigh in.  Sean from The Seed, a brewery based out of Atlantic City,...

Send us Fan Mail Dan and Tom interview Jason from Timber Ales.  We discuss many topics including his exciting barrel program, the future of Timber Ales and what Jason likes to drink when no one is looking.  You will not want to miss this fun and informative interview.  All this and more on another episode of America The BREW-tiful.

Send us Fan Mail Dan and Tom interview @crafty_tats, aka Zeppe, and @pint-size-leah, aka Leah to discuss their recent proposal...what does this have to do with craft beer you ask?  Zeppe created a craft beer label that said "Will you marry me?" and had Stickman Brews place the label on a can of craft beer.  Great interview and a feel good story in another chaotic week in our great countr...

Send us Fan Mail Tom was exposed to someone who tested positive for Covid.  In the eleventh hour the guys had to change the format of the episode.  Please excuse the audio as the entire episode was recorded via Zoom.  Unfortunately, Beer Of The Week had to be postponed but...Good news, Tom's test was negative!  So our typical format will return next week with some exciting news!

Send us Fan Mail Dan and Tom interview Anthony from last week's Troon Jabroni drama.  Is he a pitchman or a pugilist, a lover or a fighter, an ignorant beer novice or a master of "Malevolent Intent"?  Don't pass judgement until you've listened to this sensational interview.  Oh and we also have another exciting Beer Of The Week - Kane vs Kane, Saturday Night Lights vs Almo...

Send us Fan Mail If you guys and gals have never heard of Obercreek Brewing in Southern NY State you'll want to tune in.  Tom just got back from his brief vacation in the Catskills and gives a brief synopsis on OBC, Suarez Family Brewery and Hudson Valley.  Also, there are some crazy trades in the beer world and Dan has one specific monster offer to discuss.  Troon and Brick Farm Tavern are k...

Send us Fan Mail Tom had a 1 in 400 shot at winning a classic Strong Ale and somehow he lucked out.  One condition of that win was that he needed to write a review of that beer, 2018 Royal Oil from Bull & Bush, so the boys reviewed it on this week's episode.  Unfortunately, they still can't figure out the difference between a strong ale and a barleywine.  Also, Stone Brewing from Esc...

Send us Fan Mail Dan and Tom get down to business as their regular format returns for Episode 14.  Two large companies team up to take on craft beer, a Rockland County, New York brewery buys a farm and the boys put two big stouts head to head in Beer of The Week.  Also, Tom thinks he uncovered a small scandal with Untappd Ratings but he likely just has too much time on his hands.  All this and mor...

Send us Fan Mail Dan and Tom have their first guest, Harry, the homebrewer of Xbeerimental. Harry is pushing the boundaries of experimentation with craft beer while also respecting the history of brewing by recreating some of the oldest styles known to man.  Dan and Tom thought they knew a lot about beer but after talking with Harry they realized....maybe not so much.  Also, beer of the week Troon...

Send us Fan Mail Is it that time of year already?  That's right Goose Island releases their 2020 line up for Bourbon County Barrel Aged Series.  Dan and Tom weigh in on which ones you should spend your money on.  Also, a big Happy Birthday to Other Half Roc... thanks for always giving us great beer so close to home!

Send us Fan Mail Dan and Tom have a little Q&A with each other for our loyal listeners and for our new subscribers.  Dan reminisces about his past adventures in craft beer and talks about a guy he met online....or maybe that was on line (the spacing makes all the difference here).  Fun times in this bonus episode while Dan is away on Summer Vacation.

Send us Fan Mail Dan and Tom discuss a possible trademark infringement on the West Coast.  It's another scorcher in the studio and the guys are downing thiccc stouts while sweating like long tailed cats in a room full of rocking chairs.  Also, Tom loses the last ten minutes of the episode and has to rerecord by himself...what a dope!  All this and more on another exciting episode of America T...

Send us Fan Mail Dan and Tom discuss some hard hitting current events in the craft beer world in the first 20 minutes of this episode.  Things get considerably lighter in the second half of the show.  Listen and find out how you can make shitty beer taste better, if that's your thing.  Also, there are some crazy trade offers out there...tune in to find out what your 4 pack can get you on the...

Send us Fan Mail More Good Will by the craft beer community and, as always, Good Beer Hunting by Dan and Tom.  The boys are recording in Western Massachusetts, 10 minutes from Treehouse.  They give some great tips on where to stay and what to eat for anyone looking to do a Massachusetts beer trip...oh and some great music. 

Send us Fan Mail Dan and Tom announce the winner of America The Brew-tiful's very first Beer Giveaway.  Modern Times and many breweries are having a difficult time in the Covid Climate of California. And, for the first time in weeks, we crown a king for Beer of The Week by pinning two Black Is Beautiful Stouts from Jersey Shore Breweries.

Send us Fan Mail America The Brew-tiful celebrates 244 years of Freedom through the lens of craft beer.  Dan and Tom find out that craft beer has a much deeper history in this country. Along the journey they pop a couple craft beer staples including a 2013 stout that's like opening a time capsule.  You do not want to miss this very special bonus episode of America The Brew-tiful!

Send us Fan Mail Dan and Tom crack a few of Florida's Finest in solidarity with breweries in the Sunshine State who just had to close down their taprooms....again!  A salacious story from the Midwest of deceit and forgery affecting Side Project and their highly sought after Beer Barrel Time bottles.  Craft beer brings friends and family closer especially during holidays.  Happy 4th Everyone! ...

Send us Fan Mail Dan and Tom discuss big news happening in their backyard.  A local brewery receiving death threats for a beer they never released and so much more on this episode of America The Brewfitul!

Send us Fan Mail Dan and Tom pit last week's King of The Ring against each other, Other Half Bubble Wrap w/ adjuncts VS. Equilibrium's Graceland, tune in to find out if the King of Rock And Roll becomes the King of Pastry Stouts.  Also, outdoor sections are opening at breweries starting this weekend! Is the end of Coronavirus upon us and how do the boys feel about the reopening of brewer...

Send us Fan Mail Dan and Tom provide an update on the "Black Is Beautiful" stout collaboration.  A follow up on last episode's "Under The Radar" brewery, Twin Elephant, and their Lil' Shimmy Ye' Fruit Variant. Plus a new "Under The Radar" brewery, how to get a proxy and take advantage of new Covid-19 related beer laws and a legendary NEIPA that you can...

Send us Fan Mail Covering the week of 6/8/2020 - Dan and Tom discuss how the craft beer community is taking a stand in reaction to the George Floyd tragedy.  On the lighter side, there is some pretty good NJ breweries that are putting out great beer which is fairly easy to get....DON'T MISS OUT.  Finally, some very bold predictions are made that may come true.