I Like Beer the Podcast

The ILB Team takes the trip down the I-5 to Downtown Chula Vista to check out the burgeoning beer scene. The Downtown Chula Vista District Manager, Dominic Li Mandri, starts off the day of adventures by sharing the story of what 3rd Avenue in Chula Vista has been and is becoming. Then they head down the street to Groundswell Brewing to meet Kevin Rhodes and hear about the unique journey he's had i...

The ILB Team headed down to 3rd Avenue, Chula Vista to explore the fine beer scene there. Tim and Dali Parker, owners of Chula Vista Brewery, welcomed the team into their special brewery venue. What once was the town jail has become the cornerstone of the downtown community. Tim tells stories that range from his time in the US Navy as a Search and Rescue expert to his favorite teacher to finding h...

Enjoy our throwback episode to Memorial Day Weekend 2021! Happy Memorial Day when the signed of summer begin to pop up everywhere:)  The ILB Team shares our surefire signs that the wonders of summer are upon us as we enjoy some summer beer favorites from Eppig and Stone Brewery.

We are back in the studio producing the classics. This episode will keep you laughing with a Toast Roast, Pour and a Law and Order ILB style that will leave you asking WTF? Find out what beer the guys rate as a "Shawshank Beer" aka - our top rating and listen to the end to enjoy another installment of Beer or not a Beer! 

After a long series of Texas episodes, WE ARE BACK! The Jeffs went straight to work after the Texas trip, they hit downtown Vista. Get some ideas about what beers to enjoy this summer if you find yourself in North County San Diego.  

The Jeffs are preparing for their most epic beer run yet, across the pond to the UK! To get ready, they sit down with Thomas Vosper, author of Historic Pub Crawls through London. Vosper shares his pub crawl history which has taken him to over 350 pubs throughout London. He also tells the Jeffs about some must-visit pubs not on the average tourist's list. From Big Ben to Sherlock Holmes, pub crawls...

All good things must come to an end. The ILB Team wraps up the Austin trip with more great beer stories. Altstadt Brewing's general manager, Manny Ramirez, tours through the most impressive brewery we've ever visited. What can a brewery be if one spares no expense? Altstadt Brewing, that's what. The trip finale was the solar eclipse, and by amazing good fortune ILB found itself at Lago Vista Brewi...

Four years in the making, Talent finally takes Influencer Jeff to the promised land: Jester King Brewery in Dripping Springs, Texas. Jennifer Harlan puts on one of her many hats to play host and beertender for the ILB Team. Harlan shares the Jester King story and an eleven beer line up! Jester King's commitment to taking risks and making the very best sours has extended to other styles. Did the vi...

The ILB team finds themselves in a new beer mecca: Austin, Texas. The impressive Austin beer scene can be daunting at first, but thanks to the Austin Ale Trail guide they find their way around like pros. The passport not only lists out breweries and taprooms, it includes a number of deals and freebies for those willing to take on the adventure. The founder and creator of the Austin Ale Trail, Jord...

After meeting at Burgeon's 7th anniversary party, the ILB team Austin road trip leads to Pinthouse Brewing. A commitment to family, fun and great beer makes this brewery an amazing must-stop in Texas. After touring the facility, we hear the Pinthouse story and a little about the heart and soul of this standout brewery. 

The I Like Wine team sits down with their favorite vintner, Steve Michaliszyn of Propaganda Wine. After enjoying a tasting, Steve plays an April Fools joke on the Jeffreys by pouring a BEER he brewed and aged in his wine barrels. After a little complaining, they trade their ascots for trucker hats and give it a try. The Doctor shares a fine selection of Wine or not a Wine.

We are hitting the road again! Talent has done deep-dive research into Texan dos and don'ts, slang, and etiquette in preparation for the ILB road trip to Austin, Texas. Of course, you won't want to miss Toast, Roast, and Pour One Out and the tasting notes for great beer from Black Raven Brewing in Redmond, Washington. Finally, don't forget to CLICK HERE to order some Magic Mind to keep you sharp w...

The Jeffs sit down with San Diego Beer News founder Brandon Hernandez to hear about the 2024 SD Beer Awards. Together they solve all the beer world problems. They also enjoy Purple Church Black Raspberry Sour from Culver Beer Company in Carlsbad.

ILB is back in the studio, but still has stories from their road trip. An afternoon at a winery necessitated an impromptu visit to a brewery located right in the middle of wine country, Paso Robles. There the Jeffs meet Steve Stewart, a San Diego brewing veteran who has opened up Kilokilo Brewing: a magical place. Stewart takes big, bold risks with his beer flavors--no holds barred! Hear the Kilok...

Jeff and Jeff hook up the travel trailers and head north on their annual pilgrimage to the Central Coast. Rain could not stop them from finding new breweries and revisiting a few favorites. They meet up with Dylan Riddick, owner and brewer at Oak and Otter for lunch. Then they crash unannounced into Humdinger Brewing where co-owner Justin Amy was happy to share his story. And there's no better way...

Hear about the 28-year history of shamROCK the St. Patrick's Day festival every year in the Gaslamp Quarter. All the benefits go to charity and it is a blast. Jeff & Jeff host Laurel McFarlane, founder of the festival and she shares all the details. Keep your eyes peeled on ILB's  Instagram  for the ticket giveaway coming soon!

Everyone in beer knows it's a thing to try Pliny the Younger and this episode captures Jeff & Jeff in the wild trying Pliny for the first time! Jeff and Jeff do an impromptu recording while waiting for Pliny the Younger to be released at Carlsbad Brewing Company. And, as an educational podcast, they've done their research on all things Pliny (the beer) and all things Pliny ( the man).

Margaritas and Mai Tais on I Like Beer the Podcast? Producer Joe has taken Jeff and Jeff out of their comfort zones with this week's in-studio guest. James Murray, co-founder of !mprov Non-Booze Cocktails, impresses the ILB Team with his craft cocktails. Not to worry, the Jeffs find a way to turn the conversation back to beer. Murray's extensive time and expertise in the craft beer industry has pr...

Sticking to their New Year's resolutions, the ILB team is supporting their local breweries. The Doctor joins Jeff and Jeff back on a field trip to Blue Fire Brewing in San Marcos. Blue Fire is the very definition of a family-owned, local brewery. Tommy Gordon, brewer and co-owner of Blue Fire, tells a few beer stories while going over the Blue Fire line up. Things get a little crazy once Gordon br...

Join the team as we visit Kamron, the co-founder of Mother Earth. Kamron shares all the details about Mother Earth's Return to Vista, Ca. 

The Jeffs share great stories about their weekend trip down to Bonita/Chula Vista. Hear about the breweries they visited and what they thought of them. Don't miss their explanation of "Damp January". Enjoy the Law-n-Order ILB segment, where Talent shares some important PSAs. 

Happy Martin Luther King Day! Join Jeff & Jeff for a great start to the year. Enjoy a fantastic Toast, Roast & Pour followed by a deep dive into the predictions being made about what trends we can expect to see in craft brewing in the year ahead. Lots of exciting things coming! ******Take advantage of our Magic Mind Promo for 75% off! CLICK HERE and use our code ILIKEBEER20***********

Join the Jeffs as they stop by one of our favorites:) Lots happening at Burgeon, get all the updates in this episode. 

Start your New Year with the Jeffs & Doc as they talk about the highlights of Beer-in-Review and a fantastic Toast/Roast/Pour. Listen to the end to experience Talent's new segment honoring Jimmy Buffet and a great Beer or not a Beer. Happy New Year!

Join the Jeffs as they stop by one of our favorites:) Lots happening at Burgeon, get all the updates in this episode.