Beerz & Barz

On this album we reviewed 2 albums from 2 Atlanta artists: Young Thug and Killer Mike. We also took a quick second to discuss the brewing beef before Jim Jones and Pusha T.    Beer of the Week: Chicago Uncommon (Rye) - California Common Lager - Chicago Black Owned Brewery Collaboration - 5.5% ABV    Show Notes Intro - 0:00 Beer - 4:26 Jim Jones/Pusha T Beef - 7:30 Young Thug "Business is Business"...

On this episode we discuss new albums from Rory and Kaytramine' (Amine' and Kaytranada). We also discussed J. Cole, and his super-duper personalized feature performances.    Show Beer Relief Peach - IPA with peaches - ABV: 6.9% (Haymarket Beer Compant) Show Notes 00:00 - intro 03:29 - Episode Beer 05:18 - Rory - "I thought it'd be different" 13:04 - Kaytranada & Amine' "Kaytramine'" 17:47 - J. Col...

On this episode we discussed new albums from Jack Harlow and G Herbo. We also posed the question: Do white rappers get respect?   Beer(s) Alesmith Brewing Company "Barrel-aged Speedway Stout: Coconut Vanilla Edition (2023)" - 13.2% ABV Pipeworks Brewing Company "Small Slice - Carrot Cake inspired Oat Ale" - 6.5% ABV Show Notes 0:00 Intro 2:22 - Beers  11:00 - G Herbo "Strickly 4 My Fans 2" 19:16 -...

This episode features a review of the new album from El Michels Affair & Black Thought "Glorious Game", and much More! This Week's Beer: - Gravitáce - Czech Style Pale Lager - ABV: 5.1% (Art History Brewing) - V.S.O. Gravedigger - Scotch Ale - ABV: 14.9% (Revolution Brewing) 00:00 - Intro 04:52 - This Episode's Beer 13:45 - Black Thought & El Michels Affair "Glorious Game" 21:08 - Rappers locking...

On this episode we discussed new albums from Kali Uchis and Masego. We also discussed the Creed III soundtrack from Dreamville.    This Week's Beer: - Free Bird - American Pale Ale - ABV: 5.6% (Begyle Brewing Company) - Red Skull - Imperial Red Ale - ABV: 9.3% (Revolution Brewing)   Show Notes: 00:00 - Intro 04:59 - This Episode's Beer 10:00 - Masego's "Masego" 16:58 - "Creed III: The Soundtrack"...

On this episode we discussed some important albums from 2010. Let us know some of your favorites from 2010 on IG or Youtube! Episode Beers Horizon APA (Mosaic) - 5.5% ABV - Black Horizon Brewing Best Patio Pils - German Pilsner - 4.9% ABV - 18th Street Brewery Show Notes  Intro - 0:00 Beer - 4:30 "Distant Relatives" Nas x Damian Marley - 15:02 "Flockaveli" - Waka Flocka Flame - 18:32 "Love King" -...

We are back! On this episode we talked to Jay Westbrook and Sam Ross regarding "The Stroll" - a beer collaboration with Chicago's black beer scene, in combination with The Chicago Brewseum! If you are in Chicago, make sure you stop by Bitter Pops for one of the upcoming black beer history events.    This Week's Beer: - Horizon APA - Mosaic Hopped Pale Ale - ABV: 5.5% (Black Horizon Brewing Company...

On this episode we discussed our top 5 favorite albums of 2022 with guest Rell Allen. Rell is the undisputed champion guest of Beerz & Barz, along with being a podcaster himself (show links below).  Beer(s) of the Week Legal Hero - DDH Hazy IPA - 8% ABV - Revolution Brewing  The Stroll - Bronze Ale with Honey Malt (Inspired by Tony Jackson) - 6% ABV - Haymarkert Brewery, Sam Ross, and Jay Westbroo...

On this episode we sat down with MC Philmore Greene. He recently dropped a project entirely produced Apollo Brown entitled "Cost of Living". This episode was recorded at Haymarket Pub & Brewery - Chicago, IL.  Beer of the week  Chicago Tavern Beer - Lager - Haymarket Beer Co. - 5.5% ABV Show Notes  Intro - 0:00 Beer of the Week - 3:15 Cost of Living - 7:35 What music is Philmore checking for? - 42...

On this episode we discuss the new album from Metro Boomin "HEROES & VILLIANS".  We also discussed the Grammy Rap nominees, 21 Savage and Nas coming together, along with our top artists/songs/albums from Apple Music.    Beer of the Week Red Skull - Imperial Red Ale - 9.3% ABV - Revolution Brewing 0:00 - Intro 6:05 - Beer 9:31 - Metro Boomin  20:07 - 21 and Nas come together 26:38 - Grammy Rap Nomi...

This week we chopped it up with craft beer content creator Sentric Styles (@sentricstyles)! We also talked about Nas's new album "King's Disease", and "Her Loss" from Drake & 21 Savage. Lastly, we had to talk about the 2nd installment of Black Panther "Wakanda Forever".    This Week's Beer: - Tito's Handmade Vodka - ABV: 40% (Fifth Generation, Inc) - Unlearned - IPA - ABV: 7% (BKS Artisan Ales) -...

In this episode we talked about the newest albums from Kodak Black "Kutthroat Bill: Vol. 1" and Westside Gunn "10". Lastly, we discussed the the unfortunate murder of Migos member Takeoff.  Beer of the Week Mirror Ball - Double IPA - ABV: 7.5% (Hop Butcher For The World) Show Notes 5:10 - Beer of the week 9:42 - Kodak Black 16:09 - Westside Gunn 28:25 - Rest in Power Takeoff  Follow us everywhere...

This episode features a review for Lil' Baby's new album "Its Only Me", our thoughts on the new "Halloween Ends" movie, and much More   Beer(s) of the week Deth's Tar - Oatmeal Stout - ABV: 14.8% (Revolution Brewing) Caramel Crisp - Caramel Popcorn Ale - ABV: 7% (Revolution Brewing in collaboration with Garrett Popcorn Shops) Episode Notes 1:55 - Beer of the week 8:25 - Rap News 15:39 - Lil Baby A...

October is upon us! With the many Oktoberfests and other fall festivals happening everywhere; we have some new rap albums to discuss. Pumpkin Spice raps from Camron, Freddie Gibbs, and Symba & DJ Drama.  Beer(s) of the week Marzen Oktoberfest - Goldfinger Brewing Company - 6.1% ABV Relief Peacher - Peach IPA - Haymarket Brewing Company - 6.2% ABV Follow us everywhere @beerzandbarz

On this episode we discussed Ari Lennox's new album "Age/Sex/Location". We also talked about a recent conversation between Timbaland and Diddy, where Diddy made the claim that R&B is dead: but is it? Beer(s) of the week Imperial Porter - Moors Brewing Company - 8.3% ABV Squisito - Wheat Ale W/Lemon & Tangerine - Haymarket Beer Co. Follow us everywhere @Beerzandbarz 

On this episode we discuss the latest album from DJ Khaled "GOD DID" and JID's "The Forever Story" Beer(s) of the week "Helles Lager" - Moors Brewing Company - 5.1% ABV "Summertime Chi" Belgian Witbier- Funkytown Brewery - 5% ABV Follow us everywhere @beerzandbarz 

Back again with 3 albums reviews: The Game, Megan Thee Stallion, and Black Thought!   Beer(s) of the week Thundertaker - Imperial Rye Stout - ABV: 16.2% (Revolution Brewing) Hazy Beer Hug - Hazy IPA - ABV: 6.8% (Goose Island Beer Co.)   Subscribe everywhere @beerzandbarz

On this episode we reviewed two new albums: Joey Bada$$'s "2000" and Mozzy's "Survivor's Guilt". We also had a little fun discussing what are go to album would be for 5 different artist each.    Beer of the Week Freedomish 2022: Pathways to Liberation - Saison with Hibiscus, Strawberry, and Lime - 5% ABV - Sketchbook Brewing Co. and  Jay Westbrook Relief Peacher - American IPA with White Peaches -...

On this episode we talked with Terry and Jamaal of Black Calder Brewing. Black Calder is fresh off of a collaboration with Haymarket brewing Co. - "Just Another Day" India Pale Lager - 5% ABV.  Shout out to Mike Gemma from Haymarket who also joined the conversation.  Beer of the week Just Another Day" India Pale Lager - 5% ABV - Black Calder Brewing Co. in collaboration with Haymarket Brewing Co. ...

On this episode we go head to head two albums from Michael Jackson: "Off the Wall" and "Thriller". We also posed the question "What happened to R&B?". Big shout out to DJ Sparks for coming through and blessing the show.    Beer(s) of the week   Kickin' Knowledge - Milkshake India pale ale brewed with vanilla and coconut and hopped with Mosaic, Motueka and Citra - Barrier Brewing Company - 7% ABV S...

On this episode we discussed "DRILL MUSIC IN ZION", the most recent album from Lupe Fiasco. We also asked two questions: What is lyricism? What do you think about award shows? Beer(s) of the week Hazy Pitch - Hazy Pale Ale - 5% ABV - Revolution Brewing Company Cosmic Mountain - Triple IPA - 10.5% ABV - Hop Butcher for the World Show Notes Beer of the week - 02:00 Lupe Album Review - 08:13 What is...

On this episode we talked with Dan Bonifero of Laylow Brewery about rap in 2022... so far.  This Week's Topics: Half Way Point 2022 Best Verse Best Track Best Album Rookie of the Year Who's Winning This Year So Far Beer(s) of the week Lightworks - Hibiscus Witbier -  4.3% ABV - Laylow Brewery Dorfbier - Munich Dunkel - 5.2% - Urban Chestnut Brewing Company Hip Hops and R&Brew - American Pale Ale -...

This Week's Topics: Drake's "Honestly, Nevermind" The line between "This is wack" and "it's not for me" Beer(s) of the Week Gold Hill - Kolsch - 5.1% ABV - Ike & Oak Brewing Co. Horchata Ale - Herb and Spice Beer - 7% ABV - Pipeworks Brewing Co.  Follow us everywhere @beerzandbarz  

This episode is our first live podcast, recorded 6/13/2022. Make sure you subscribe to the YouTube page for updates on live shows. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUd73XLqtKzWKYuvbD4ajA   This Week's Topics: - The importance of creating timeless music - How do you source new music - Rolling Stone's Top 200 Rap Albums   Beer(s) of the week - The Sound - Maplewood Brewery - West Coast IPA - 6.5% A...

In 2020 we talked about some of rap's greatest mixtapes, and this year, we are back!  Mixtape May 2022 (Part 2) with the homie DJ Sparks. Mixtape(s) of the week Lil Waye "Dedication 2" Kanye West "Can't Tell Me Nothing Mixtape" The Weekend "House of Balloons" Beer(s) of the week A little Crazy - Belgo-Style Pale Ale: ABV 6.8% (Revolution Brewing) Lumpy's Vienna Style Lager: ABV 5.1% (Ike & Oak Bre...