Beers with Nigel

Barley and Vine isn't really right there by that Platte City water tower. But the self-proclaimed bougie brewery and wine store is nestled in the heart of historic downtown Platte City and neither beers nor the conversation disappointed in this early-March road trip. Head brewer Billy Campbell joined an elite group of guests providing his own Mystery Beers while sharing his story of going from hom...

Typically, Nigel shows up to the show prepared with a nice drinker and the all-important bag of Mystery Beers. This night, was not your typical night. Since Nigel forgot the drinker, Nick stepped with a can of good old fashioned Beer Karma — in the form of Pirate Water (thanks, Forest!). This oddly decent-tasting red beverage packed a punch, coming in at 10% ABV. Givon Blakney, better known as @se...

Look away kids. When two Nigels get together, it get's a little bit awkward. Really, we're not sure why co-host Nigel Woodberry got so excited when he told Nick Parker they were interviewing Canadian River Brewing's Nigel Dunham — we've had multiple episodes with two Nicks! OK, maybe it is kinda cool. Our Nigel grew up in Oklahoma and this Nigel still lives there and is busy bringing good beer to...

We're digging deep this episode for the real story behind beer writer and social media influencer, Ale Sharpton. In addition to the story behind his pen name and his passion for the beer industry and promoting black brewers, host Nigel Woodberry and Nick Parker press with some hard-hitting questions — like why he prefers a tulip tasting glass no matter which beer he's sipping at the moment.

Welcome to the show, William Teasley, co-owner of Khonso Brewing. Teasley uses his background in education to champion discussions centered on African and African-American contributions to brewing, aiming to highlight their significant historical impact on the industry. With a comprehensive understanding of beer brewing techniques, recipe development, and quality control, he embodies Khonso Brewin...

Mike Sukitch, owner of Pittsburgh's renowned spot, Mike's Beer Bar, join Nigel and Nick on this episode of the Beers With Nigel podcast. They delve into Mike's background, tracing his family's legacy in the beer industry and his transition from globe trotting corporate life to beer bar proprietorship. Explore the challenges faced during his five-year tenure, including weathering the storms that wa...

Hosts Nigel Woodberry and Nick Parker take you on a whirlwind journey through Tall Trellis Brewing's growth during the latest Beers with Nigel episode. From its origins in hop farming to evolving into a local brewing sensation, this episode uncovers the brewery's evolution. Delving into their initial plan to feature guest taps, the podcast reveals their pivot when demand skyrocketed for their sign...

For the third consecutive year, Nigel and Nick teamed up with Transparent Brewing's Nolan Brown for their holiday Beer Karma collab brew. Recorded live in the Transparent taproom, this episode served as the official release of the 2023 beer, a chance to wish Nolan a happy birthday and let some of the listeners take part in the Mystery Beer "Guess the ABV" game.

He was an early guest on the show and wanted a chance to return and help the boys celebrate being named Best Local Podcast in Kansas City. John Beaudoin returns to the show, hosting Nigel and Nick around his fire pit with some his favorite beers and conversations none of us saw coming, because that's what happens when you're drinking in the driveway.

We ain't stopping at 100! The Pitch KC just announced their annual Best of KC fan voting awards so we decided to mix a little celebration in with the chance to introduce two of Nigel's co-workers McBeth and the Cellartween. Bryan and Conor (yeah, he spells it weird) join the show to tell their beer stories and how they helped Nigel and the crew at Transparent Brewing rack up a slew of fan fan vote...

In no way, shape or form did Nigel and Nick think their little show about beer and other stuff would last this long. But here we are. Three years and 100 episodes later, the guys are still going strong spreading the word about Kansas City's beer scene and collecting engaging stories from throughout the US and beyond just because they've found beer to be the best doorway into your lives. The 100th...

Don't be fooled by the beers that she got She's still, she's still Jenny from the Grains That's right, folks. Finally. 99 episodes into this crazy podcast life, Nigel and Nick finally got Jenny Painter, aka Jenny from the Grains, to join them in the vault. She's a photographer, and a long-time bartender, but most know her as the badass taproom manager for Grains & Taps - Downtown Lee's Summit....

Nigel and Nick had to dig deep to find these long lost recorded interviews with the voices behind Cajun Fire Brewing, Instagram's Daddy Porter, Mack Brewing Co., Vine Street Brewing, Community Brewing, Crafted Culture Brewing and more. Were they really, lost episodes? No, not at all. The guys are just little bit lazy and it took a few weeks to put this together. If you missed this year's Barrel &a...

The boys look forward to their annual trip to Pittsburgh and the Barrel & Flow Fest every single year. And this year's pilgrimage did not disappoint. In fact, the revelry and merriment hit new heights as Nigel and Nick explora(ed) Dayton's DORA district, set up their own "media row" event at the festival, procured as much beer as possible for the return trip to KC, and generally left their own...

Two of them met in grade school, the third came on in junior high. Today, they're business partners building up one of the hottest craft beer brands in Chicago — and the country! Hosts Nigel Woodberry and Nick Parker caught up with the gang from Funkytown Brewing just a week before they all converged again at America's best beer festival, aka Barrel & Flow fest. Listen in to hear their story o...

It's Barrel & Flow week and you know what that means. That's right, our podcast daddies, Ed Bailey & Day Bracey join the show to catch up this weekend's Barrel & Flow Fest, the Drinking Partners podcast and their recently-completed second season of Ed & Day in the 'Burgh on Very Local Pittsburgh. Oh, if you didn't know this you should — Barrel & Flow Fest was just named the No....

In a sequel to one of their most favorite episodes, Nigel and Nick headed to KC's Southland for another crossover episode with YouTube sensations, Two Blondes Drink Beer. As always, Cara and Candi are hilarious and shy away from no topics while also tasting and critiquing every beer they can get their hands on. And if this crew likes the beer — then CACAO!

If you're a regular listener of the show, you know of the magical Mystery Beer bag. In this episode, the fine lads at City Barrel Brewing + Kitchen decided to take things up a notch by having a bucket of their own mystery beers iced and ready.  Listen in as two of the owners, Grant Warner and Joe Glammanco, talk about their journey into the beer industry and launching their popular brewery and tap...

Nigel and Nick are back on the road, finally hitting Stockyards Brewing located in Kansas City's historic West Bottoms. Greg, Micah and Mikey join the show to talk about their entry into the industry, their role in a neighborhood revival and what drives them to find even more success. And for Junior, when he asks what we were drinking — beer. We drank a lot of really, really good beer.

We learn about Morah’s beer journey & how she learned that she can chug beer. We also delve into the beginnings of her Drag Queen life, her early bad outfits, the effort just to get ready for a show & how humor has helped in her journey. We also talk about the KC Drag community & how like-minded people’s support have helped Morah accept who she is & allowed her to flourish. Definitely one our most...

Hey, folks, June is Show-Me Craft Beer Month in the (not-so) dynamic duo's home state, so Nigel and Nick thought it was a good time to catch up with Sherry Wohlgemuth, executive director at the Missouri Craft Brewers Guild. In addition to catching us up on all of the exciting beer happenings throughout Missouri, Sherry shares her early memories of drinking Rhinelander beer while a student at Mizzo...

Nigel and Nick take a little trip down to Kansas City's Crossroad's District and Brewers Alley to spend some time at Red Sash Brewing (and later cross the alley for a few drinks at Double Shift Brewing) with head brewer Mark and "Kind of a Manager" Rae. Mark and Rae share their journey's into the world of craft beer and all of the things they're looking forward to as the brewery continues to grow...

It may not have been the smartest idea they've ever had, but Nigel and Nick stepped up to the challenge and recored two episodes during a Sunday Funday run through a few of their favorite local breweries. Starting the day with Kansas City's Strange Days Brewing (Act 87 if you missed it), the day ended back in the vault for a video interview with Kelvin Kolheim and Memphis' first black-owned brewer...

Just like Ernie Banks, Nigel and Nick decided to play two last weekend. In the first stop for their Sunday Funday tour, the dynamic duo headed to Kansas City's River Market area and Strange Days Brewing for a conversation with Co-owner Chris Beier and head brewer Trevor Schlam. Many beers were consumed during the day and we may or may not tell Junior the names of said beers. But he, and the rest o...

Nigel and Nick are back on the road and enjoying some spring weather on the deck at River Bluff Brewing in St. Joseph, Mo. In between some questionable burp judging, the two get a little history on River Bluff Brewing from guests Vinny Weille and Billy Campbell, as well as the low down on the upcoming Ales West beer festival happening in June... Oh, and Junior, we let you down again. Totally forgo...