Beers and Beards

Well, if you wanted to hear all of Episode 100, you kind of had to be there. We did Episode 100 live at Wooden Cask Brewing Company, and the audio turned out pretty distorted. Nevertheless, we sat down once we were back home to chat about the episode, our milestone, and give you a little taste of what you missed. Thanks to Randy Schiltz from Wooden Cast, Michael Amann from Adena Distributing, and...

Switching it up this week Gary goes with a seltzer variety pack, Alani's Seltz on the Beach is out and all the flavors. David spent some time in Chicago and has some Off Color Brewing - Beer for Ball Games. Join us for Episode 100 at Wooden Cask Brewery on May 25th from 6-8 PM! Make sure to visit   MMAMcKinney for a list of all our selections as well as checking out. Use code "MMAMcKinne...

We took a week off and some of you still listened so we thought we'd go again. This week David gets the collaboration beer we all know we needed this season with Bitburger/Deschutes - Dry Hop’d Zwickl.  Uncle Mike comes in clutch with a fantastic selection of Basil Hayden Subtle Smoke! Make sure to visit   MMAMcKinney for a list of all our selections as well as checking out. Use code "MM...

We went to Nashville! Yes and we hit up some breweries that may or may not have killed the vibe.  David completed a blind taste test of some macro lagers with a shocking result. Tonight we both have some of Nashville's Southern Grist's Midnight Crisp that lands in the schwarzbier lager category. Make sure to visit   MMAMcKinney for a list of all our selections as well as checking out. Us...

You know it's a good time when you discover Colon Broom and consider the cleanse. This week we try Killer Brownie by Warped Wing and Green River Bourbon from Owensboro, KY. A little drinking and conversation is good for the soul right. Make sure to visit   MMAMcKinney for a list of all our selections as well as checking out. Use code "MMAMcKinney" for 10% off at Rivalry Brews as wel...

Things may have took a turn. David was beer heavy in the news and Gary took that opportunity to drink bourbon. He reviewed Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style and David had a Master's inspired Divot from Sonder Brewing. Make sure to visit   MMAMcKinney for a list of all our selections as well as checking out. Use code "MMAMcKinney" for 10% off at Rivalry Brews as well as 10% off at BeardOctan...

So much banter about nothing this week. Bourbon clubs and lawsuits lead the headlines as David drinks  Listermann's Vanilla Schwarzbier  and Gary has a sampling of 18th Street Distillery's 110 proof bourbon. Make sure to visit   MMAMcKinney for a list of all our selections as well as checking out. Use code "MMAMcKinney" for 10% off at Rivalry Brews as well as 10% off at BeardOc...

This week we come out swinging with charity news involving a flight of Pappy Van Winkle, a new rollercoaster that ties into a local brewery and the best bourbon under $40.  David has Jackie O's Big Snail and Gary has some Kentucky bourbon from Bardstown Fusion Series #6. If you're a tobacco user and over 21 be sure to check out Black Buffalo. Black Buffalo does not contain tobacco leaf o...

A fun new week as we hope everyone drank responsibly on St. Patrick's  Day. This week David gets a citrus blast from Birdfish's Snow Birdz and Gary has some Chattanooga Whiskey that David gifted him. If you're a tobacco user and over 21 be sure to check out Black Buffalo. Black Buffalo does not contain tobacco leaf or stem. Black Buffalo's base ingredient is a specific variety...

We play catch up with a ton of bourbon news as well as a celebration of David making it to his 400th brewery. He owns up to his part of the Super Bowl bet and downs some of Gary's low rated bourbon before sampling some Danger City Brown Ale by Phoenix Brewing Company in Mansfield. If you're a tobacco user and over 21 be sure to check out Black Buffalo. Black Buffalo does not contain toba...

We have been looking forward to this challenge for awhile now. Our friend and supporter of the show Mike Tabor assembled 8 bourbons for us to taste however we wouldn't know what each of them were.  Here is our reaction and Mike joins us to unveil what we had actually tried! We have a Patreon! Go to www.patreon.com/beersandbeards , we are adding things from us to you for the support but if tha...

Post Super Bowl talk as well as a the usual off the rails conversations. David pops the top on some Madtree Psychopathy as Flagship February rolls on. Gary uncorks some Boone County Small Batch Bourbon. We have a Patreon! Go to www.patreon.com/beersandbeards , we are adding things from us to you for the support but if that's not your thing consider sharing the podcast with your friends! Make...

Flagship February was a hit and the winner gets their spot in David's glass. The tournament champion was  Perpetual IPA  and it get's its moment to shine. This whole episode is off the rails but quite entertaining. We have a Patreon! Go to www.patreon.com/beersandbeards , we are adding things from us to you for the support but if that's not your thing consider sharing the podcast wi...

David has conquered dry January, well at least 3 weeks of it and is here to kick off Flagship February with Deschutes  Black Butte Porter.  Gary was gifted some Old Forester 1870 and lets be clear, you can't go wrong with any Old Forester Bourbon. We have a Patreon! Go to www.patreon.com/beersandbeards , we are adding things from us to you for the support but if that's not your thing con...

David is in the home stretch of his half a dry January so he digs into some non-alcoholic  Lagunitas - IPNA. Gary drinks straight out of the bottle of some tasty Jim Beam Devil's Cut.  We look ahead to some Super Bowl ads and bourbon trends of 2022. We have a Patreon! Go to www.patreon.com/beersandbeards , we are adding things from us to you for the support but if that's not your thing c...

This episode was streamed live on YouTube and Facebook. We discuss the huge billion dollar uptick in the bourbon world and the administrative missteps of a brewery in Scotland. David is still abstaining from alcohol so he tries Sierra Nevada's Hop Splash Water and Gary indulges in the original Four Roses. We have a Patreon! Go to www.patreon.com/beersandbeards , we are adding things from us t...

We're back with another episode and this week we discuss the consolidation of the craft beer industry. We also talk about Rhinegeist releasing new hard craft beverages, and Dustin Poirier releasing a new bourbon. Our featured beer is Daybreak from Wolf's Ridge, and Gary finally tries Angel's Envy. We have a Patreon! Go to www.patreon.com/beersandbeards , we are adding things from us...

Brand spankin' New Year and still just the same us. This week we dive into some things Kosher and some things, well most things not so Kosher. David tries Thank You for Existing from Dssolvr and Gary drank his selection early so you just gotta pretend he really enjoyed some Willet. We have a Patreon! Go to www.patreon.com/beersandbeards , we are adding things from us to you for the support bu...

2021 was a great year for us and we truly appreciate everyone who has taken the time to listen, share or encourage us. We recap our top beers and bourbons of the year. David samples a new brew from Unplugged called Buckeyes and Gary tackles Legent by Jim Beam. We hope everyone has a happy and safe New Year! Make sure to visit   MMAMcKinney for a list of all our selections as well as checking out....

Again we are way our of our league but David was invited to work on a project with a great group of Cincinnati influencers in conjunction with Streetside Brewery. The result was a Pastry Brown Ale with Waffles.  It was amazing. In this episode we drink the beer, interview some of the partners and even have a little taste of some Old Forester Birthday Bourbon.  We appreciate everyone involved and S...

And just like that we are at least 80 hours into this thing. We are excited to be recording this weekend at Street Side Brewery and can't wait for you to listen in about the project titled Socially Influenced.  Disclaimer, Gary had no influence on this. This week David digs in to Urban Artifact's Xmas Pickle and even drops a little hot sauce into the mix. We talk about some new distiller...

December is here and we have the year's list of best selling flavored whiskey. Hint, it's Fireball. David enjoys a holiday porter in Brink's Night Cap. Gary cracks open a bottle of Jim Beam Double Oaked. Make sure to visit   MMAMcKinney for a list of all our selections as well as checking out. Use code "MMAMcKinney" for 10% off at Rivalry Brews as well as 10% off at BeardO...

We livestreamed this episode so if you follow us on social media feel free to watch! This was recordered just before Thanksgiving and we hammered through nearly two hours of conversation. Gary drank from his collection of Basil Hayden and David almost finished 32 ounces of Sam Adams Spacecraft IPA. Make sure to visit   MMAMcKinney for a list of all our selections as well as checking out. Use code...

Thank you so much for listening, if you do indeed click to listen. This week David drinks some Seventh Son and Jackie O's Biddy Board before he talks about maybe the best new drink of the year, Arby's vodka. Gary has a Limited Release Maker's Mark 101. Make sure to visit   MMAMcKinney for a list of all our selections as well as checking out. Use code "MMAMcKinney" for 10%...

November is upon us and of course David has to talk about Christmas beers that Rivalry Brews are preparing.  David tries the aptly titled Chateau La Douchebag from 2nd Shift. Gary tries a wheated selection in McFarlane's Reserve. Make sure to visit   MMAMcKinney for a list of all our selections as well as checking out. Use code "MMAMcKinney" for 10% off at Rivalry Brews as well as 1...