Craft Beer Republic

The Dream Team is back, and there’s a whole lot of mediocre beer coming our way! We’re talking about over-hopping beers, making new beer friends, drunk drivers on the beach, breweries buying themselves back, and states that don’t let you buy booze on holidays.  - Flex is drinking the “What’s Your Myspace?” collab from Young Blood and Third Space Brewing . Greg and Deb are reviewing Park Hoppe...

Life is Flantastico! We are excited to finally try the collab beer between 818 Brewing and the homie Chew Your Beer. To celebrate the occasion, we held a live podcast with Bryan and Derrick of 818 Brewing and Chew to discuss the beer, the origin, the adjuncts, and their new pilot system. We also discuss surviving the pandemic, future plans and expansions, favorite beers to make, how we got into cr...

Happy National Craft Beer Week! On Batch 356, we're talking about our latest live show, lunch beers, unorganized breweries, drinking on the job, Pliny the Younger's economic impact, a hilariously drunk grandma, and the most expensive beer in MLB. - Flex is drinking Dripping So Much Sauce from Mikerphone Brewing . Greg is reviewing Tundra Tropics hazy IPA from Titletown Brewing . - Greg talks about...

Cheers, and vacation beers! Flex is back from Disney World, and Beergirl Mel is hanging out with us. We’re talking about rating beers at festivals, finding old (like ancient) beers, getting beer deliveries, drunk airplane passengers, the Champagne of beers, and getting drunk on vacation! - Greg and Mel are drinking Harlem Queen, a collaboration IPA from Tin Barn Brewing and Harlem Hops . Flex is t...

Cheers, beers, and high life! We’re so excited to share our live interview with Philly Martinez, the new head brewer at Ventura Coast Brewing Company. Philly shared his history in the industry, learning how to drink, collabing with beer friends, working for a big brewery, taking over at an established brewery, getting fired from Costco, and keeping grounded. - Philly shared five beers with us from...

Gluten-free beer? No thanks! Coley is back for another beer (or two) on the Craft Beer Republic! On this batch, we’re talking about summer-time beers, the evils of Untappd, tequila-aged beers, naming HBC 586, drunk birds, and getting too drunk at Disney World.  - Flex is drinking La Gosa Rita from Lakefront Brewery . Coley and Greg are sipping on Darby Pale Ale, a collab between Pedals &...

Coley is back on Batch 352! We’re talking about our trip out to Lagerville (and the aftermath), beers with too much ABV, the weird Budweiser saga, how not to drink in public, and why bad drunks give good drunks a bad name. - Greg and Coley are drinking Hello, We’re Here, a hazy IPA from There Does Not Exist . Flex is sipping on Woven Water Brewing’s Iridescence hazy IPA. - With the Lagerville beer...

Get ready to raise a glass as Indiana Trash Elvis, AKA Zack, joins us for another round on Craft Beer Republic. In this episode, we cover a range of topics, including the pros and cons of having kids at breweries, interesting beer trivia, the latest in non-alcoholic beer, and what to drink on the golf course. Plus, we dive into the hottest news in the beer world, including the recent layoffs at Dr...

Ever had a beer that isn’t great but gets the job done? That’s a Harbor Freight beer. Zack is making his big return as we talk about hype breweries, the Florida beer scene, ChatGPT recipes, St. Patrick’s Day beer sales, and drunk recipe books.  - We’re drinking Sorath, a Czech-style Dark Lager from Magnanimous Brewing in Tampa, FL , thanks to Zack. - Are we all tired of the awful hype breweri...

Get ready for another hoppy episode of Craft Beer Republic! In this week's episode, we're joined by the fabulous Erica from NeckNosh, as we dive into the world of sour beer festivals, Utah’s hatred of fun, beer pokers, stolen beer, and the best Cold IPAs. - Kicking things off, Erica tantalizes our taste buds with Chance of Crowds, a hazy IPA from Alibi Ale Works , while Greg indulges in the juicy...

Who’s ready to get salty? Erica is back, and we’re talking about our St. Patrick’s Day hangovers, brewery anniversaries, upcoming beer festivals, more NA beers, the best Pale Ales, and the SunnyD seltzers are here to ruin your life. - Greg is reaching back into the fridge and pulling out a classic porter from Russian River Brewing : Shadow of a Doubt. Erica is going home with her beer choice; she’...

It doesn't even have a last name; it just says McFlexin! Flex and Greg are the captains now! We're talking about booze-to-go, St. Patrick's Day fun facts, $250 beers, getting drunk with gift cards, more lunch beers, and dinner with famous people! - Thanks to Bryan from Titletown Brewing , we're all drinking Blizzard Bay Cold IPA. - Flex hung out with Bryan and did some lunchtime research with some...

We’re so excited to be joined by Brandon Hernández, Founder and Executive Editor of San Diego Beer News. We’re talking about up-and-coming San Diego breweries, new trends in craft beer, Pink Boots collabs, the big shakeup at Los Abbey brewing, and the drunk guy on a plane who took it too far. - Greg is drinking Pure Project Brewing’s Monteverde murky IPA, in honor of their 7th anniversary. Flex is...

On Batch 345, MadeWest brewer Spencer is back to hang out with Flex and Greg. We’re talking about lunch beers, sobering up at work, walking and drinking, the downfall of seltzers, and the drunkest states in America. - Greg and Spencer are sipping MadeWest’s newest porter, Moon Hands, with peanut butter, coffee, vanilla, cacao nibs, and peanuts.  - Greg talks about his mid-day field trip to ha...

Don't tell anyone, but we're drinking sexy secret beers! Spencer stops by as we talk about nerdy beer thiols, partying at Emo Night, new brewery grand openings, breaking craft beer news, and drinking while drinking under the influence. - Flex is sipping on For Flowers, a hazy Double IPA from Casa Agria Specialty Ales . Greg and Spencer are drinking a yet-to-be-released double hazy from Malibu Brew...

Get ready to raise a glass and laugh out loud with Beergirl Melissa, as she and her co-hosts dive into a wild and witty discussion of Valentine's Day activities, drunk injuries, and the latest beer trends. In this episode, Melissa, Greg, and Flex sample some of the best IPAs and brews around, while delving into a range of topics, from the perils of drinking and dangerous activities to the lat...

Grab your jackets, Beergirl Melissa is back, and she’s bringing the arctic blast with her! We’re talking about Valentine’s Day beers, Super Bowl booze facts, the good ol’ IPA days, brunch fun, and a last farewell to a favorite brewery. - Mel is drinking Other Half & Burial Beer anniversary collaboration: #3 9th Anniversary Collaborative West Coast IPA. Flex is sipping on Immortal Soul from Eag...

Coley is back on Batch 341 just in time for stupid Dry January to be over! We're talking about Dry January stats, disgusting gift beers, how much beer the government wants you to drink, and celebrity hall passes.  - Flex is drinking Sex and Candy from 18th Street Brewery . Greg and Coley are sipping on Shell Shock, a big stout from Martin House Brewing .  - Flex's beer sparks a conversat...

Moist January is almost over! Coley is back as we talk about brewery anniversaries, recap the beer release party, talk about lunch beers, teaching old beers new tricks, and the driest stats in the US. - Coley and Greg are drinking a fresh drop from MadeWest Brewing : 7th Anniversary Double IPA. Flex is sipping on Code Name: Hurricane Lucas from Young Blood Beer Company. - Greg talks about his rese...

Let’s get salty! We’re so excited to announce (and drink) our collaboration with Pedals and Pints head brewer Monica Potter: These Guavas Are Making Me Thirsty! It’s a Gose-style beer with guava added. It makes for a delightfully tart, crisp, and refreshing beer with some guava added to it and a hint of salt to balance things out.  - To celebrate the beer release, we shared it with a live cro...

Suck it, Dry January! Erica stops in as we talk about our New Year's festivities, weird foods from Wisconsin, beer poking, chunky beer, more brewery closures, and drunk-robbing a baseball team.  - Flex drinks King of the Thing, a double IPA from Drekker Brewing . Erica is sipping on Avenger, another DIPA from Loomis Basin Brewing . And Greg is reviewing Repeated Exposure, a Hazy from Four Leg...

Happy New Year, it's our first episode of 2023, and we're starting the year off on the right note! We're Boozin' on a Budget, talking about Greg's big investment, recapping Pozole Palooza 2022, talking some homebrew, and year-end lists to anger Flex. - Greg is drinking Home for the Holihaze from Pure Project and Burgeon Beer Co . Flex is sipping on Campanology Brewing's Tiramisu from Trader Joe's....

Happy New Year, mmkay! Beergirl Melissa stops in to hang out with us as we wrap things up before the New Year’s parties. We’re talking about our drunken Christmases, weird Wisconsin foods, Murky vs. Hazy beers, end-of-the-year beer lists, and our collaboration beer with Pedals & Pints! - Mel is drinking Cup of Gold Murky DIPA from Pure Project & Alvarado Street Brewing . Flex is sipping on...

Grab your holiday beers; it’s time to celebrate! Deb joins us to help spread the holiday spirit and talk about Friendsmas, the dropping of the Yule Log, hot tub shenanigans, beer prices, and the worst beers of 2022. - Flex is sipping on his holiday class: Warmest Wished from Phase Three Brewing . Deb and Greg are drinking Celebration Fresh Hop IPA from Sierra Nevada Brewing Co .  - We’ve conv...

Have you ever had the lingus? The Dream Team has been reassembled, as Deb hangs with Flex and Greg. We’re talking about Deb’s new website, drinking in a ballpark, coffee science, the best brewery buyouts, great hops, and drunk Florida man. - Greg and Deb are drinking Babe Brew 7 w/ Distraction Brewing Company ; it’s an Oaked Porter. Flex is sipping on The Great Outdoors from BlackStack Brewing . -...