Cöld Brüe Pödcast - Craft Beer Reviews & News

Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Barebottle Brewing (San Francisco, CA) and Wren House Brewing (Phoenix, CA). In our Beer News, we discuss Anchor Brewing's latest move. And we also discuss Pabst Blue Ribbon's 250oz marketing stunt. For our Cöld Brüe List, Sorcerer Chromatic runs down the 15 Most Overplayed Wedding Songs in the shadow of Taylor & Travis' wedding. We rate...

Greg talks with Will Walthereson, head brewer of Catalyst Crafted Ales (Tempe, AZ) about two of their beers which won Best of the Valley 2026 awards from Phoenix Magazine. Best West Coast IPA - Exchange Variation and Best Wood Barrel-aged - Vanilla Reality. They also talk about their 200th Batch, a hoppy saison, a maple barrel-aged beer, and many others. And of course, they talk about football. La...

Greg and Sorcerer Chromtic drink and review beers from More Brewing (Huntley, IL) and Firestone Walker (Paso Robles, CA). In our Beer News, we talk about the Tartan Army wiping out Sam Adams Brewing. For our Cöld Brüe Podcast, Sorcerer Chromatic runs down a list of the Top 30 breweries in California. We rate our Beers on Untapd (@coldbruepodcast) In our Drunken Shenanigans, Greg vents about Pitch...

Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Del Pueblo Cevercería (San Fernando, CA) and Firestone Walker Brewing (Paso Robles, CA). The guys play This or That with the Top Ten selling music albums of all time. **Due to technical difficulties, this week's Cöld Brüe List was omitted.** We rate our beers on Untappd. In our Drunken Shenanigans, we talk about World Cup, Catalyst Crafted Al...

Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Shadow Grove Brewing (San Fernando, CA) and Richter Ale Works (Peoria, AZ). In our Beer News, we talk about a mid-strength beer from Dad Strength Brewing (Washington, DC) and Patriot Series beer from Boston Beer Co. (Boston, MA). For our Cöld Brüe List, Sorcerer Chromatic runs down the top ten favorites, by odds, to win this year's World Cup...

Greg talks with Andrew (Head Brewer) and Christian (Phoenix Sales) from The Brewery at Tirrito Farms (Willcox, AZ). They talk about how they started as a brewery and individually in the industry. They also discuss their different year-round beers, seasonal beers, and upcoming special releases. Recorded June 7, 2026 at Tap That Downtown (Phoenix, AZ)

Drunker Greg, Sorcerer Chromatic, and The Engineer recap their time at the Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Fest. Their favorite breweries, beers, and food vendors. 

Drunk Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review Firestone Walker XX Anniversary Ale (Paso Robles, CA). They talk about going to two beer spots in Paso Robles, CA called Tin City and California Coast Brewing. They list a few of the brewery tents they would like to stop by at the beer festival. Drunk Greg gives a "quick" summary about listening to Ghostface Killah on the drive from Surprise, AZ t...

Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Lagunitas Brewing (Petaluma, CA) and Firestone Walker Brewing (Paso Robles, CA). In our Beer News, we talk about the ending of the 177-year run of Schlitz Beer (Milwaukee, WI). For our Cöld Brüe List, Sorcerer Chromatic and Greg runs down the international breweries that are participating in this years' Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Fest...

Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Dogfishead Brewing (Delton, MD) and Firestone Walker Brewing (Paso Robles, CA). In our Beer News, we discuss a new product ready-to-drink by Boston Beer Co. (Boston, MA) called Lytt. For our Cöld Brüe List, Sorcerer Chromatic runs down the Top 15 "Baby' Songs...songs with "baby' in the title. We rate our beers on Untappd. In our Drunken Shena...

Rachel Benkowski and Allo Gilinsky talk with Greg about their inaugural Beverage Education Summit, February 16-18, 2027 in Tempe, AZ. Their goal is to create a space where "beverage enthusiasts, educators, and entrepreneurs can come together for productive, engaging learning - both from one another and alongside one another." - www.beverageeducationsummit.com

Greg talks with Scott Searles, founder, owner, and brewer of Fuzzbot Brewing (Phoenix, AZ)). They talk about how Fuzzbot was born and eventually turned into a brewery. Also, about Scotts background and passions. Recorded at Tap That Downtown (Phoenix, AZ).

Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Pariah Brewing (Baltimore, MD) and Firestone Walker Brewing (Paso Robles, CA). No Beer News this week. Instead Greg wants to play a game. How many Wu-Tang names do you know? For our Cöld Brüe List, Sorcerer Chromatic runs down the Top Ten Michael Jackson songs. We rate our beers on Untappd. In our Drunken Shenanigans, we talk about how stupid...

Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review two beers from Firestone Walker Brewing Co. (Paso Robles, CA). In our Beer News, we talk about Sapporo Holding Limited (Tokyo, Japan) selling Stone Brewing (Escondido, CA) to Firestone Walker (Paso Robles, CA and their partner Duvel Moortgat Brewery (Breendonk, Belgium). Greg also lists the two Arizona breweries that won medals at this year's World Beer...

Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Mason Ale Works (San Diego, CA) and Firestone Walker (Paso Robles, CA). In our Beer News, Greg talks about the 2026 World Beer Cup and the winners of the five most entered categories. In our Cöld Brüe List, Sorcerer Chromatic lists this year's Summer Blockbusters. We rate our beer on Untappd. In our Drunken Shenanignans, we give our thoughts...

Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Lagunitas Brewing Company (Petaluma, CA) and Firestone Walker Brewing Company (Paso Robles, CA). In our Beer News, we talk about Evil Genius Beer Company (Philadelphia, PA) buying 21st Amendment Brewery (San Francisco, CA). For our Cöld Brüe List, Sorcerer Chromatic runs down this year's Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame inductees, including Wu-Tang...

Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from La Cumbre Brewing (Albuquerque, NM) and Firestone Walker Brewing (Paso Robles, AZ). In our Beer News, we talk about beer supposedly made from bear poop, and a Michelin Star-rated brewery in Chicago, IL. For our Cöld Brüe List, Sorcerer Chromatic runs down the Top Ten New Breweries in the US. In our Drunken Shenanigans, we talk about our weeke...

Greg talks with Alana Hanscome, sales rep for Johnsons Brother Maverick, distributor of wine, spirits, cider, and saké. The talk about craft beer, wine, spirits, and how they both got started in the fields they are passionate about.   Recorded April 4, 2026 at Tap That Downtown (Phoenix, AZ)

Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from PHX Beer Co. (Phoenix, AZ) and Firestone Walker Brewing (Paso Roles, CA). In The Beer News, they discuss Firestone Walker buying Trumer Pils. They also talk about the otter beer collab between Alvarado St. Brewery and Monterey Bay Aquarium. For the Cöld Brüe List, Sorcerer Chromatic pays homage to the late James Tolkan by referencing the top...

Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Barebottle Brewing (San Francisco, CA) and Firestone Walker Brewing (Paso Robles, CA). In the Beer News, they discuss a new non-alcoholic beer called Crazy Mountain brought to the market by George Clooney and his partners. For the Cöld Brüe List, Sorcerer Chromatic runs down the top ten movies with Chuck Norris. In Drunken Shenanigans, Greg t...

Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Barebottle Brewing (San Francisco, CA) and Firestone Walker Brewing (Paso Robles, CA). In the Beer News, they discuss the new joint venture by Half Acre Beer Co. (Chicago, IL) and Maplewood Brewing (Chicago, IL). For the Cöld Brüe List, Sorcerer Chromatic runs down the winners of the 2026 Razzie Awards. The guys rate their beers on Untappd. I...

Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic Drink and review beers (6:30) from Mikerphone Brewing (Elk Grove Village, IL) and Firestone Walker Brewing (Paso Robles, CA). In the Beer News (14:15), we discuss the latest in the downward spiral of Brewdog (Aberdeenshire, Scotland), and the expansion of Alvarado Street Brewery (Monterey, CA). For the Cöld Brüe List (26:51), Sorcerer Chromatic runs down a list off beer...

Greg chats with Jason and Brittany Gilmore, owners of Desert Monks Brewing (Gilbert, AZ). They talk about beer (obvs), moving to Arizona, working for Desert Monks Brewing, and eventually buying it from the original owners. Their love for Desert Monks beer, passion for the industry, and desire to build a strong community are the key aspects in running Desert Monks Brewing. Recorded March 1, 2026 at...

Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review Parabola 2020 & 2026 (3:00) from Firestone Walker Brewing (Paso Robles, CA). In the Beer News (14:20), they talk about the continuing saga of the Rogue Ales bankruptcy (Newport, OR) and the new partnership of Drake's Brewing (San Leandro, CA) and Figueroa Mountain Brewing (Buellton, CA) forming West Coast Craft. For the Cöld Brüe List (21:40), Sorce...

Greg drinks and reviews beer (1:17) from Tripping Animals Brewing (Doral, FL) In the Beer News (4:54), Greg talks about a beer law that dies in the Georgia state house. In Drunken Shenanigans (13:46), Greg talks about his busy weekend including going to Home Land Brewing (Anthem, AZ), his daughter's choir completion, and attending the Innings Fest in Tempe, AZ.