Attenuation: A Beer Podcast

We have all had a few embarrassing moments when our social media activity got a little out of hand. This week, your hosts discuss a few funny, interesting, and cringe-worthy social media interactions from the beer world. Also, look out as the grammar police take over post-scripts, and be sure to listen to the whole episode for a fun Easter Egg ;) Beer Tastings: Jason - Richmond Dark Lager, Hardywo...

After a 4-week hiatus, your hosts are back, starting the new year and new season with a wrap-up of 2022. Both hosts share what they learned and, more importantly, what beers they tasted and loved over the last year. Also, brewery visits, brewery mergers, and a very sad recipe change.  Beer Tastings: Jason - Wizard Burial Ground, Brewery Vivant, Grands Rapids, MI. Style: BBA Quadrupel Stephen...

As breweries work to earn your business, they have developed reward programs, beer clubs, and exclusive bottle memberships to create interest and brand loyalty. Join your hosts this week as they drink beer and try to evaluate the benefits of these programs. Also, new Two-Hearted beers, credit cards, scotch water, and fun barrel-aged beer finds. Beer Tastings: Jason - 90 Minute IPA, Dogfish Head Br...

Upcoming beer releases and festivals. Epic beer rants. Stacked beer fridges. Homebrewing fails. This episode has it all. Join your hosts as they drink beer, get tipsy, laugh at themselves, and check off their list of random craft beer odds and ends. Beer Tastings: Jason - Uva Bruja, Almanac Brewing/Casa Bruja Brewing, Alameda, CA/Panama City, Panama. Style: Oak Barrel Aged Gose Stephen - 120 Minut...

There's a brewery in Fort Worth, TX that is intent on keeping it fresh, regardless of the consequences. Join your hosts as they highlight Martin House's history and very strange lineup of beers. Also, Jason pits two white whales against each other and Stephen gives a masterclass on changing your own mind. Beer Tastings: Jason - Heady Topper, The Alchemist Brewery, Stowe, VT. Style: Imperial IPA -P...

Bonus episode just for your holiday weekend listening pleasure! Join your hosts for a short toast and a tasting of the 2022 Atrial Rubicite from Jester King Brewing.

It makes up 90-95% of your beer but out of all the ingredients in beer water seems to get the least attention. Join your hosts this week as they shine a spotlight on this underrated player that affects both the flavor and the expression of flavors in your favorite brews. Also, the Mandela effect, macro diets, and romantic origin stories. Beer Tastings: Jason - Coconut Pie Face, Revision Brewing, S...

Aging beers in wood is as old a practice as making beer itself, but access to bourbon barrels in the United States gave the modern American brewers a new tool for creating some of the most coveted beers on the planet. This week, your hosts look to the beginning days of this aging trend and find the key players that made it mainstream. Also, Taylor Swift, Jedi Masters, and new white whales.  B...

In the early days of the American Craft Beer revolution, one brewery stood out as the most willing to push the boundaries of beer by brewing ancient styles and experimenting with strange ingredients. Join us this week as we discover the roots of Dogfish Head Brewing and learn more about their eclectic founder, Sam Calagione. Also, Stephen gets ready for a magic show and Jason finally lands some wh...

It is impossible to be in this hobby and not be aware of the latest trend dominating the craft beer scene. Smoothie sours and pastry-style beers are everywhere and most likely here to stay. This week your hosts try to pinpoint the birth of these styles and help you find the best ones. Also, Jason gets a surprise email from Tavour and Stephen picks granola out of his teeth.  Beer Tastings: Jas...

The Great American Beer Festival has different meaning and value depending on the person. The consumers, the breweries pouring, and the brewers entering their beers into the competition all have a stake in the game. Join your hosts as they look at the possible ROI of the GABF and why it is or isn't worth it for some breweries. Also, Stephen tries Dream-flavored Coke and Jason keeps drinking stouts...

The whirlwind weekend of GABF 2022 in Denver, CO is in the books and your hosts were able to attend two of the sessions. They record together in the same room for the first time to bring you all the highlights and experiences from the biggest beer festival in the country. They also report back from their side trip to New Belgium Brewing in Fort Collins. 

We all drink a little too much sometimes. And with the Great American Beer Festival just a week away, your hosts are looking for any way to avoid the hangover that will inevitably follow. Join them as they discuss some scientific (and not so scientific) methods to prevent and mitigate those nasty hangover symptoms. Also, Prairie Artisan Ales from Oklahoma accidently takes over the beer tasting seg...

It's not possible to tell the story of modern craft beer without Vinnie and Natalie Cilurzo and their famous Russian River Brewing. Join your hosts this week as they give a brief history of this brewery and share how important it has been to their own craft beer journeys. Also, Jason shares his hunt for Bell's and Stephen gets his first tattoo.  Beer Tastings -  Jason - Blueberry Muffin,...

The 2022 Great American Beer Festival is right around the corner and the beer list has been officially released. Join your hosts this week as they begin their neurotic plan to taste as many great brews as possible. Also, Modern Times and Maui Brewing officially unite under one name, Stephen reminisces on his first Tavour box, and Jason makes his case for over-planning.  Beer Tastings- Jason -...

September is in full swing which means so is the hop harvest in Yakima Valley, WA. Join your hosts this week as they share some fun facts about hop farming and excitedly anticipate the fresh hop beers that will be pouring soon. Also, Jason recalls his sneakerhead days, Stephen seems to get drunk off a session IPA, and Allen Iverson makes everyone feel old. Beer Tastings -  Jason - Eros, River...

Two darker sour styles originated from the Flemish-speaking area of Northern Belgium called Flanders. This week, your hosts dive into the history and brewing processes of both the Flanders Red and Oud Bruin styles. Also, Jason drinks a white whale beer to cure his bad mood and Stephen eavesdrops on an awkward date at a brewery.  Beer Tastings: Jason - Fundamental Observation (2020), Bottle Lo...

Seriously! What is going on in the Garden State? With new unfriendly brewery laws taking effect this summer, it's easy to wonder if they have lost their minds or are there more sinister motives behind all this? This week, your hosts give their theories and reactions to these bizarre regulations. Also, Jason gives us a science lesson and Stephen segues to Segways.  Beer Tastings: Jason - Bear...

Following up on the recent Deep Dive into the light lager styles, your hosts go back a little further in time to the original lager styles such as Dunkel, Schwarzbier, and Rauchbier. Also, your hosts preview some of the GABF breweries, breakdown internet beer memes, and discuss their Cicerone aspirations.  Beer Tastings: Jason - D.O.R.I.S. The Destroyer, Hoppin' Frog Brewery, Akron, OH. Style...

You may be surprised to find out that your hosts sometimes drink beverages other than beer. So they dedicated a whole episode to all the other things that they drink with a few tie-ins, of course, to beer. Also, Stephen's Storytime segment sparks a discussion of fridge design and Jason teaches us how to become Scotch drinkers.  Beer Tastings: Jason - TDH Juicy Bits, Weldwerks Brewing, Greeley...

It took 70 episodes, but the Attenuation team finally decided to dive into the world's most popular beer style, the Pale Lager. Learn with your hosts as they explore the (drunk?) history of this crisp, refreshing style that has come to dominate in every corner of the earth. Also, Jason tries two very different Texas beverages and Stephen adds a new story time segment. Beer Tastings: Jason - Montmo...

Ever wonder what the craft beer equivalent to a book club is? It's a bottle share. Join your hosts this week as they discuss these exclusive meet-ups and some of the do's and don'ts of attending. Also, Stephen loses a large portion of his fancy beer and Jason reveals what your Christmas traditions say about you. Beer Tastings: Jason - Swirls and Spirals, Equilibrium Brewing, Middletown, NY. Style:...

Beer snobs everywhere agree that beer just tastes better when poured into a glass. But with so many different styles of craft beer available, it's also important to choose the right glassware. Join your hosts as they discuss different shapes and sizes of beer glasses and when to use each one. Also, Jason experiences the full body sour and Stephen reveals his affinity for nature documentaries. Beer...

As the ninth biggest craft brewery, Stone has certainly made a name for itself and become a titan of craft beer from its very humble San Diego roots. But with their recent sale to Japanese beermaker Sapporo, Stone becomes another large craft brewery to fall to the macro beer companies. Join your hosts this week as they explore the history of this brewery and discuss the events that led to their ev...

If you've ever wondered how to make new friends as an adult, your hosts probably can't help you. They do, however, have a few ideas on growing your circle of fellow craft beer hobbyists. Join them this week as they pretend to be experts in creating new relationships. Also, Jason finds a very sour beer and Stephen evaluates brewery bargains and rip-offs.