Have A Drink

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Today we have tales to scare you sober. Well, maybe just scare you slightly buzzed. We decided to tell you our drinking horror stories. Tales that probably should have scared us off drinking, but alcoholism is a harsh mistress. So sit back, and get ready to think less of us, and while you're at it, have a drink. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Today, we're testing the classic Oktoberfest Märzen style beer. We're using the BJCP judging sheet used at The Great American Beer Festival to pit two groups of beer against each other and see, taste, and smell what the differences are. There will be six German beers and six American Craft beers (see list). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Holy crap! We’ve been doing this show for a year now? That can’t be right. If that’s right, that means I’m how old now?! Well, happy anniversary I guess. On today’s episode we try to refrain from realizing we are hurtling towards oblivion as time passes us by and instead celebrate a year of podcasting and alcoholism. We also get a report about how things were out West. So come in, and have a drink...

Tiny Bubbles. . . In my beer. . . makes me Happy? Okay, seriously someone has to stop drinking while writing these intros. I guess these pilsners are too drinkable to resist. That’s right, we are talking about Pilsners. It’s the classic style that just looks like what you picture beer as. We’re going to tell you all about it in this episode, so come in and have a drink. Hosted on Acast. See acast....

Well, the Beer gods must be crazy, because there are a lot of them, and their drunk. Seriously, it seems every culture that came up with alcohol decided there needed to be some sort of deity of getting riggity wrecked. Today we are going to scour the pantheons for the best parties and see who like to throw down so come in and Have a drink. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...

There is something wrong with my drink. It’s clear. Did I get water? *Takes drink* Definitely not water. I guess it’s time to talk about Vodka. We are going to talk all about how it’s made, where it’s from, and anything else. So pour a shot, and Have a Drink. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Barley, hops, yeast, and water. This is what makes beer, this is known. But what about wheat? Well, now the game is changed. Today we are forsaking barley in exchange for wheat and are going to see what sort of beers come out of it. It promises to be very refreshing, so come in, and have a drink! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s brewery episode time again! This time we’re talking about Yuengling. You’ve either heard of them and enjoy it, or have no idea what we’re talking about because they don’t distribute to you. Don’t worry, we’re here to tell you all about America’s oldest brewery. See that’s something right there, the learning is already beginning, so you might as well come in, and have a drink! Hosted on Acast....

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You got beer into my bourbon barrel, you got your bourbon into my beer! It’s time to talk about the best mix of two things since chocolate and peanut butter, or peanut butter and jelly. Man, peanut butter goes well with everything. Much like barrel aging your beer. It’s time to kick up the ABV, and get some oak flavors into what you're drinking. It’s time to open up the barrel and see what’s insid...

It’s time to figure out what the heck we’re talking about. We throw out a fair amount of strange words and terms, and maybe you don’t know what they all are. We already did one episode like this, but it turns out there are a lot of words. Like, a whole lot of words. It’s time for our second terminology episode, Terminology 2: Term harder. So come in, and have a drink! Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...

According to a breathalyzer test, we're good to podcast. No, you're too drunk to podcast. We’re going to try and compose ourselves and do this show. We are going to recap our experiences at the Alltech Food and Brews event, and try not to go too off the rails. So come in, and have a drink! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Well, we’ve sold out again. It’s time to do another episode about a single brewery. On today’s episode we delve into New Belgium. We talk about their history, their business, and most importantly their beer. So fatten up your tires, and ride on in and Have a Drink. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is this? Aww man, this beer is infected. What do you mean it’s on purpose? There is bacteria in this changing its flavor. I don’t know what kind of bacteria, because it’s bacteria and you can’t pronounce it’s name without a graduate degree. Sure it tastes good, but that’s not the point, it’s SOUR! Today’s episode is all about sour beer, specifically the European styles. We’re going to get int...

In today’s episode we’re going to be your friend who steps in and fixes your drink order. Not sure why bartenders groan when you come up to the bar? Well, we can try to give you some of the vocabulary and insight you’ll need to not be a pain in the . . . neck at the bar. So come in, and Have a Drink! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Okay, let’s get a little sip before the show starts . . . Hooo Lawd! This isn’t a stout, where did all these hops come from? Oh God, the day has finally come. It’s our IPA episode. Join us as we talk about the history, the styles, and the hops in this episode. So come in and have a mouth full of hops. . . I mean have a drink! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you smell that? That rich and delicious smell of beer. Where is it coming from? Oh my God, the smell is coming from inside the podcast! Some one is brewing something on today's episode. We are going to talk about what ingredients to put in your homebrew, and how to make recipes. Come in, have a drink, and get ready for Homebrewing 2: Electric Boogaloo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

We’ve talked about one of the broad categories of beer before: lagers. Well, today we are talking about the other big category: ales. What is an ale? How is it not a lager? How long have we been drinking them? How long will this episode be? You can find out the answer to all these questions and more if you come in, and have a drink. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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We’re going off the beaten path again guys. Today’s episode is not about beer, or anything really beer related. Don't worry, we can still get drunk because we’re talking about Whiskey. Remember, the show is called Have a Drink, not Have a Beer. In today’s special episode, we are going into the world of Whiskey and try to talk a little about how it came to be, how it’s made, and what styles exist....

All right, this week on have a drink we’re talking about. . . No style this week? So what’s the event? No event? Okay, so good show everyone. Wait, we’re talking about a brewery? Is that allowed? I’m told we make the rules, so yes. Today’s episode takes a look at one of our favorite breweries, The Boston Beer Company. We’re going to go into a little bit of history, talk about what they make, and d...

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