Barrel Chat Podcast

Welcome to Barrel Chat Podcast, the show where we talk all things beer with your host, Mathew Muncy. In this week's Friday Four Pack episode, Mathew shares his recent trip to Chicago, including his layover at Foreign Local Brewing, and the exciting beers he tasted there. Next, we discuss the recent backlash against Bud Light and delve into the news about Guinness closing its Maryland productio...

On this episode of Barrel Chat, hosts Mathew Muncy and Dustin Wood review New Glarus Brewing's Spotted Cow, a cask-conditioned farmhouse ale. The duo use the BJCP guidelines to analyze the beer's aroma, appearance, flavor, mouthfeel, and overall impression. As they discuss the tasting notes, they share their thoughts on the beer's balance, complexity, and drinkability. Finally, Mathew...

In this episode of Barrel Chat Podcast, hosts Mathew Muncy and Dustin Wood review Foreign Local Brewing's Ghostchant, an Imperial Berliner Weisse with Blackberry, Blueberry, Raspberry, and Vanilla. The hosts use the BJCP Guidelines to aid in their review and provide a detailed analysis of the beer's aroma, appearance, flavor, mouthfeel, and overall impression. They discuss the balance of the fruit...

On today's episode, we're excited to talk about the latest release from Upland Brewing Company, the Hoosier Gameday Lager. This craft beer is the first-ever Indiana University Athletics branded beer, and it's causing quite a stir among IU fans. Upland Brewing Company, with its brewery, brewpub, and tap house locations throughout Indiana, has created the Hoosier Gameday Lager based on d...

Welcome to the Barrel Chat Podcast, where hosts Mathew Muncy and Dustin Wood explore the world of craft beer. In this episode, they review Hoosier Brewing Company's Spin to Win - Payout, a Philly Sour made with strawberry, mango and pineapple. Using the BJCP Guidelines, they'll delve into the beer's aroma, appearance, flavor, mouthfeel, and overall impression. They'll discuss the b...

Welcome to the Barrel Chat Podcast, where hosts Mathew Muncy and Dustin Wood explore the world of craft beer. In this episode, they review Taxman Brewing Company's Gold Standard Belgian Blonde Ale. Using the BJCP Guidelines, they'll delve into the beer's aroma, appearance, flavor, mouthfeel, and overall impression. They'll discuss the beer's unique characteristics, how it compa...

Welcome to the Barrel Chat Podcast, where hosts Mathew Muncy and Dustin Wood explore the world of craft beer. In this episode, Dustin shares his recent beer adventures in Arkansas, including his newfound love for Social Project Brewing. He'll give us a rundown of the brewery, its unique approach to brewing, and the standout beers he tried while there. As a special treat, he brought back a limi...

Welcome to the Barrel Chat Podcast, where hosts Mathew Muncy and Dustin Wood explore the world of craft beer. In this episode, they turn their attention to one of the most highly regarded American Pale Ales out there: Zombie Dust from 3 Floyds Brewing. Using the BJCP guidelines as a reference, they'll break down the beer's aroma, appearance, flavor, mouthfeel, and overall impression. They&...

Welcome to the Barrel Chat Podcast, where hosts Mathew Muncy and Dustin Wood explore the world of craft beer. In this episode, they discuss the recent wave of brewery and taproom closings in the local craft beer scene over the last 18 months. They'll talk about the impact of the pandemic on the industry, as well as other factors that may have contributed to these closures. They'll take a c...

Welcome to the Barrel Chat Podcast, where hosts Mathew Muncy and Dustin Wood explore the world of craft beer. In this episode, they dive into a review of Odd Side Ales' Double Oaked Rye Hipster Brunch, an Imperial Stout with Maple syrup, coffee, and bacon, aged in rye whiskey barrels and then aged again on medium-toasted Oak spirals, using the BJCP guidelines as a reference. You'll learn a...

Welcome to the Barrel Chat Podcast, where hosts Mathew Muncy and Dustin Wood explore the world of craft beer. In this episode, they dive into a review of Westbrook Brewing Company's Mexican Cake, an Imperial Stout brewed with cocoa nibs, vanilla beans, cinnamon, and habanero peppers, using the BJCP guidelines as a reference. You'll learn about the history and characteristics of this comple...

Welcome to the Barrel Chat Podcast, where hosts Mathew Muncy and Dustin Wood explore the world of craft beer. In this episode, they dive into a review of Moontown Brewing Company's Cecil, a New England IPA, using the BJCP guidelines as a reference. You'll learn about the history and characteristics of this popular beer style, and hear the hosts' expert analysis of Moontown's take o...

This week we imbibe on Transient Artisan Ale's Barrel Aged Imperial Stout, Junie Swirl (2022). For our review, we use the BJCP Guidelines for an Imperial Stout. We discuss the beer's aroma, appearance, flavor, mouthfeel, and overall impression, giving you an in-depth understanding of what we believe makes a great Saison. At the end, we discuss where it ranks, if at all, on our Top 50 Speci...

In this episode, Dustin and Mathew dive into a review of Transient Artisan Ale's Ardent Saison, using the BJCP guidelines as a reference. You'll learn about the history and characteristics of this classic Belgian beer style, and hear the hosts' expert analysis of Transient's take on it. They'll discuss the beer's aroma, appearance, flavor, mouthfeel, and overall impression,...

This week we imbibe on an Italian Pilsner from Kismetic Beer Company. For our review, we use the BJCP Guidelines for an Italian Pilsner. The review consists of our opinion on aroma, appearance, flavor, and mouthfeel. At the end, we discuss where it ranks, if at all, on our Top 50 House Beer list.