David McKinney & Gary Thomas

Beers and Beards

Leisure EN ↓ 179 episodes

Two guys who like fist fights, beer, bourbon and generally disagree with each other. Each week we try to review a new spirit or craft beer. We offer our insight to current events and generally anything that we find interesting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author

David McKinney & Gary Thomas

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Leisure

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beersbeardspod.com

Latest episode

Feb 22, 2026

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Episodes

Beers and Beards Episode 50 - Woodford Reserve Double Oak and Bottle Logic Jam the Radar 19.04.2021

A big thank you to Sir Hoppy Head this week as he provided the beer for review. David tried Bottle Logic's  Jam the Radar. The bourbon of choice this week is Woodford Reserve's Double Oak. New podcasts drop every Monday. 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% o...

Beers and Beards Episode 49 - Urban Artifact Astronaut Food and Larceny Barrel Proof 12.04.2021

We were in the Ohio studios otherwise known as David's man shed this week. We split an 8 ounce can of Urban Artifact's fruity Astronaut Food. We checked a bourbon off our wish list this week and tried Larceny Barrel Proof. New podcasts drop every Monday. Make sure to visit   MMAMcKinney for a list of all our selections as well as checking out. Use code "MMAMcKinney" for 10% off...

Beers and Beards Episode 48 - Seventh Son Reverse Winter and Russell's Reserve 10 Year 05.04.2021

Fresh new week as we head into spring. All kinds of good sports banter to get us ready to drink. David enjoys a Reverse Winter by Seventh Son and Gary has a shockingly good Russell's Reserve 10 year bourbon. New podcasts drop every Monday. 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...

Beers and Beards Episode 47 - 1792 Small Batch and Lock 15 Schumacher Mills Peach Cobbler Shandy 29.03.2021

Welcome back. This week David McKinney tries some Schumacher Mills Peach Cobbler Shandy and Gary tries 1792 Small Batch. Listen in for a chance to win a package from Rivalry Brews. New podcasts drop every Monday. 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 BeardOctane....

Beers and Beards Episode 46 - Urban Artifact Pinot Gris Grapes and Old Forester Statesman 22.03.2021

Our brackets are busted so why not have a drink right? This week David tries Urban Artifact - Pinot Gris Grapes in an 8oz can. Gary has some Old Forester Statesman which may be one of the best so far. New podcasts drop every Monday. Make sure to visit   MMAMcKinney for a list of all our selections as well as checking out  The Original Craft Beer Club   and a 10% discount at Beard Octane , code Bee...

Beers and Beards Episode 45 - Old Grand Dad 114 and Brink Hold the Reins English Mild 15.03.2021

It's March Madness time and we dig into some college basketball talk as well as lay some ground rules for our upcoming quiz bowl competition. David samples some Brink's Brewing  Hold the Reins English Mild and Instagram chose Old Grand Dad High Rye Bourbon for Gary this week. New podcasts drop every Monday. Make sure to visit   MMAMcKinney for a list of all our selections as well as chec...

Beers and Beards Episode 44 - Monday Night Drafty Kilt and Rabbit Hole Bourbon 08.03.2021

This one goes off the rails but why else would you listen, right? David samples some Monday Night Drafty Kilt and Gary has some Rabbit Hole Bourbon. This week we talk about fights, bourbon as a fundraiser and more. New podcasts drop every Monday. Make sure to visit   MMAMcKinney for a list of all our selections as well as checking out  The Original Craft Beer Club   and a 10% discount at Beard Oct...

Beers and Beards Episode 43 - Live at Dreaming Creek Brewery for David's 300th Brewery Visit 02.03.2021

This week we celebrated David's 300th brewery visit in Richmond Kentucky at Dreaming Creek Brewery and it was a blast. Charley and Patrick were so welcoming and the beer was good. They also had some bourbon so it was a win. Make sure to visit them at  https://www.brewerydb.com/brewery/aq6O7Z and check out their social accounts. We apologize that the guests are a little softer to hear but the...

Beers and Beards Episode 42 - Humble Monk Bob's Your Uncle and Old Elk Bourbon 22.02.2021

This week David tries a selection from the fine brewery Humble Monk and Gary has some of Colorado's Old Elk bourbon. You can now watch our episodes on YouTube. Click here to subscribe. New podcasts drop every Monday. Make sure to visit   MMAMcKinney for a list of all our selections as well as checking out  The Original Craft Beer Club   and a 10% discount at Beard Octane , code BeersandBeards...

Beers and Beards Episode 41 - Founders KBS Espresso and Brough Brothers Bourbon 15.02.2021

We had a fun time this week pre-Valentine's Day.  The bourbon this week was maybe the best young bourbon we've had in Brough Brothers. Gary enjoyed the finish and even if the nose was a little strong, he had several tastings. David went for Founders KBS Espresso and enjoyed that as well! You can now watch our episodes on YouTube starting with our latest Bourbon Notes. Click here to subsc...

Bourbon Notes: February 11th 12.02.2021

Sponsored by Veercast Digital Media, this week we talk about all the things on our mind as well as break down the top 5 Villains out there. Davis sips on some Basil Hayden's and Gary enjoys some Jim Beam Black. Be sure to go subscribe to our YouTube channel here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Beers and Beards Episode 40 - Madtree Rubus Cacao and Neely Family Single Barrel Winter Bourbon Land 08.02.2021

Another sit down to talk spirits and our spirit or something like that. This week David tries a sampling from Madtree called Rubus Cacao and the bourbon was Neely Family Single Barrel " Winter Bourbon Land". New podcasts drop every Monday. Make sure to visit   MMAMcKinney for a list of all our selections as well as checking out  The Original Craft Beer Club   and a 10% discount at Beard...

Beers and Beards Episode 39 - Jim Beam Black and Bell's No, Yeah 01.02.2021

It's February! This week Gary drinks some Jim Beam Black that David pawned off on him, and David drinks No, Yeah from Bell's Brewery. We discuss beer and bourbon vacation ideas, Gary's good friend Dustin Poirier getting a big win, and the best-selling bourbons of 2020. New podcasts drop every Monday. Make sure to visit   MMAMcKinney for a list of all our selections as well as checki...

Beers and Beards Episode 38v- Sonder Nocturnal and New Riff Single Barrel 25.01.2021

Together again, we are in the Cincy studio also known as David's shed for this episode. Bourbon tasting right from the get go as we sample a pair of Single Barrel bottles of New Riff. David broke out some dark beer as we both enjoyed some Nocturnal from Sonder. New podcasts drop every Monday. Make sure to visit   MMAMcKinney for a list of all our selections as well as checking out  The Origin...

Beers and Beards Episode 37 - Ten Bends Cream Puff War and New Holland Beer Barrel Bourbon 18.01.2021

This week David tries some Ten Bends Beer and their selection Cream Puff War. Was it peachy? The bourbon this week comes from Michigan's New Holland and their Beer Barrel Bourbon that was aged in white oak barrels before being put in the company's Dragon's Milk beer barrels for 3 months. New podcasts drop every Monday. Make sure to visit   MMAMcKinney for a list of all our selection...

Beers and Beards Episode 36 - Willett, Rowan's Creek, and Streetside and Listermann We've Strayed From the Light with Chocolate 11.01.2021

First week of the new year is a wrap. Did you drink more? We dive into over/under rated bourbon and David makes his 2021 Cincy Beer predictions.  David pops open a collaboration effort from Streetside and Listermann called We’ve Strayed From the Light with Chocolate. The bourbon sampling is from Willet and was a gift so a tasting of Rowan's Creek Straight Bourbon was had. New podcasts drop ev...

Bourbon Notes January 3rd 04.01.2021

Brought to you by Veercast Digital Media . The great debate returns as we break down our personal favorite cereals and who should be on the Mt. Rushmore of breakfast goodness. We stream live every week so make sure you like our Facebook page to get notified as we kick things off. Get a free audiobook and support us by visiting AudibleTrial.com/Beersandbeards . It's FREE! Hosted on Acast. See...

Beers and Beards Episode 35 - Athletic Brewing Run Wild Non-Alcoholic and Ancient Age 04.01.2021

New week, new year but same format here. This week in honor of some people's journey through Dry January David tests out Athletic Brewing's Run Wild, a non-alcoholic serving with an IPA setting. Gary gets to taste some "Baby Blanton's" with Ancient Age bourbon. We also make a wager on the college football championship game. New podcasts drop every Monday. Make sure to visi...

Beers and Beards Episode 34 - Cooper's Craft and Goose Island Bourbon County Brand Stout 28.12.2020

The last episode of 2020! Together for this episode the fellas both try Goose Island Bourbon County Stout and Cooper's Craft Bourbon. We thank each and every one who's listened to us this year and we look forward to a great 2021! New podcasts drop every Monday. Make sure to visit   MMAMcKinney for a list of all our selections as well as checking out  The Original Craft Beer Club   and a...

Beers and Beards Episode 33 - Fretboard Little Dummer Boy and Buffalo Trace Bourbon Creme 21.12.2020

Merry Christmas! This week we try Fretboard Brewing Company's Little Drummer Boy and some Buffalo Trace Bourbon Creme. Don't forget to support your local business in your community. New podcasts drop every Monday. Make sure to visit   MMAMcKinney for a list of all our selections as well as checking out  The Original Craft Beer Club   and a 10% discount at Beard Octane , code BeersandBear...

Beers and Beards Episode 32 - Old Fitzgerald and Columbus Brewing Uncle Rusty 14.12.2020

This week David sampled some Uncle Rusty from Columbus Brewing  and Gary had a legacy bourbon in Old Fitzgerald. New podcasts drop every Monday. Make sure to visit   MMAMcKinney for a list of all our selections as well as checking out  The Original Craft Beer Club   and a 10% discount at Beard Octane , code BeersandBeards10. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Beers and Beards Episode 31 - Roak Brewing Devil Dog French Toast and Kentucky Tavern 07.12.2020

This week David enjoys a nice beer from Roak Brewing Co. The selection this week was Devil Dog French Toast. Gary gets basic with a plastic bottle of Kentucky Tavern. New podcasts drop every Monday. Make sure to visit   MMAMcKinney for a list of all our selections as well as checking out  The Original Craft Beer Club   and a 10% discount at Beard Octane , code BeersandBeards10. Hosted on Acast. Se...

Bourbon Notes: December 6th 07.12.2020

Our weekly live stream audio.. Like our page on Facebook and watch us weekly. This week we chat about the top Christmas movies and David opens up a tasty beverage that surprised us all. Sponsored by Veercast Digital Media . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bourbon Notes: November 29th 30.11.2020

Here's something a little extra. Brought to you by Veercast Digital Media, Bourbon Notes is a weekly live stream before recording the Beers and Beards Podcast. We have started giving a list and in this episode, Top 5 pies. Visit Veercast.com for more information on all the amazing services they provide. Click here to win a PS5 -> https://veercast.com/ps5/?fbclid=IwAR1jtX6DRFtoB-pxaQORgvois...

Beers and Beards Episode 30 - Buffalo Trace Bourbon Apple Cider cocktail and Ill Mannered Eerie Beerie 30.11.2020

This week we have fun with some Erie Beerie "Ill Mannered" that David Enjoyed. It was a cocktail kinda week as Gary drank a Bourbon Apple Cider Cocktail using Buffalo Trace and Ale-8. New podcasts drop every Monday. Make sure to visit   MMAMcKinney for a list of all our selections as well as checking out  The Original Craft Beer Club   and a 10% discount at Beard Octane , code BeersandBe...

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