Maine Beer Geeks Podcast

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we sample a few non-alcoholic offerings from Athletic Brewing Company's NA Sour Series.  Listen in to hear our thoughts and ratings.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we once again go 'North of the Border' and sample more non-alcoholic beers from a new-to-us craft brewery - Sober Carpenter.  Interesting story from the founders of this brewery.  Listen in for our thoughts on a large selection of their beers.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we experience a selection of NA Beers from Partake Brewing Company (Canada).  Tune in to hear our thoughts and ratings.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we taste three collab beers featuring Maine Craft Breweries, a non-profit organization... and a band!  We also taste and rate the most unlikely beer ever to be brought to this podcast.  Tune in to hear what that one might be 😂

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we taste a couple of new (to us) beers from one of our favorite craft breweries, Russian River Brewing (Cali), as well as some more NA beers.  Oh, and we also try a tasty west coast IPA from Mast Landing Brewing Company.  Listen in to hear our thoughts and. insights.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we taste a new (to us anyway) version of Lawson's Finest Liquid's signature beer, "Sip of Sunshine", and compare it to the OG.  We also continue our exploration journey into the world of NA craft beers.  Listen in t hear our thoughts on all this goodness!

Send us Fan Mail Guinness Draught is widely recognized as the World's Most Popular and best-selling stout, and we test this iconic beer with its NA cousin, Guinness 0 Non-alcoholic Draught.  We also taste several other non-alcoholic stout brands with what we consider the classic Maine stout - Mean Old Tom from Maine Beer Company.  Listen in to hear our thoughts on all this dark madness.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we put a selection of NA Sour Ales to the test in comparison to a couple of outstanding "regular" craft offerings from Mast Landing Brewing Company.  So how do these stack up?  Listen in to hear our thoughts!

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we revisit a Maine craft brewery we haven't explored since they opened in 2017.  The long-awaited tasting was well worth it!  Listen in to hear our thoughts on the five beers we happily experienced.

Send us Fan Mail In this review we taste four beers from a Vermont craft brewery we visited on a trip to Burlington a few years ago.  Don't worry, the beer was fresh!  And what is becoming a habit now, we also taste an NA beer from Athletic Brewing Company.  Tune in to hear our thoughts on these beers.  CHEERS!

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we go on a tangent of sorts with a tasting from Bissell Brothers' flagship beer family, The Substance Ale.  We also continue our journey into the world of NA beers with some award-winning brews from Go Brewing.  Oh, and there is one more surprise beer to review!  Listen in to hear our thoughts and reactions to all of these offerings. 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we revisit one of our favorite all-time highest rated craft  beers... SWISH from Bissell Brothers Brewing Company in Portland, Maine.  But this time we also taste its heavier and lighter variations - Super Swish and Swish Silver.  We love when breweries release verticals of their popular beers so listen in to hear our thoughts of this collection.  We also continue...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we investigate what all of the buzz is about regarding a couple of inauspicious beers brewed and branded under a New England grocery store chain and a national wholesale club behemoth.  And we also taste a fun lager from a brewery owned by the Kelsey brothers, Travis & Jason.  Listen in to hear our thoughts on these beers, and to find out if we think they meet...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we pay homage to Maine's newest sports franchise, Portland Hearts of Pine, by tasting two craft beers specifically brewed to be served at home matches.  So while our footballer heroes hit the pitch let's see what we're up to in the stands.  We also do a fun comparison of one of our favorite all-time beers, Pliney the Elder from Russian River Brewing...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we taste a selection of dedicated gluten-free beer from one of Portland, Maine's newest and coolest breweries - Orange Bike Brewing.  Listen in to hear our takes on these craft beers.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we say "sayonara" to Dry January and pre-empt the upcoming Winter Olympics by celebrating the multiple GOLD MEDAL winning efforts of Maine's very own Allagash Brewing Company.  Listen in to hear our thoughts on three outstanding beers! 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we subscribe to the viral "Dry January" movement and sample a bunch of non-alcoholic beer offerings from Sierra Nevada Brewing Company and BERO.  Do these "beers" taste any good or was this just a waste of time and taste buds?  Tune in to hear our thoughts?

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we discuss possibilities for the Red Sox roster moving forward, all while sipping on a couple of beers from both Bissell Brothers Brewing and Treehouse Brewing Company.  Listen in to hear our takes on all the things...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we discuss our visions for the future of the roster for next year's Boston Red Sox team... and we perhaps preview our upcoming pilgrimage to Hill Farmstead Brewery in Vermont to celebrate Rich's birthday.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we taste Oktoberfest offerings from a couple of Maine craft breweries (Definitive Brewing Company & Bissell Brothers Brewing), as well as from Vermont (Hill Farmstead Brewery) and Massachusetts (Tree House Brewing Company).  Listen in to hear our thoughts on these tasty Fest Biers and Marzens.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we are introduced to a new craft brewery from Connecticut - Fox Farm Brewery.  We sample three of their beers - Riffle (West Coast IPA); Burst (Unfiltered  IPA); and Roam (American Pale Ale).  Listen in to hear our thoughts on these beers.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we focus our attention on a few Summer Crushers... the "lawnmower beers", as it were.  You know, the ones that you down in seconds flat after a hot session on the lawnmower!  Listen in to hear our thoughts on these beers.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we happily taste the "siblings" of one of very favorite Maine craft beers... Thirsty Botanist from Boothbay Craft Brewery.  As with many iconic IPAs, a double and sessionable version has burst onto the scene recently.  Listen in to hear our thoughts on these new variations of a classic IPA.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we continue our exploration of blueberry inspired craft beers.  As always, listen in to hear our thoughts on these four offerings.

Send us Fan Mail Getting through the dog days of Summer and sliding towards Labor Day with Part 1 of our Blueberry Beer tasting experience.  Listen in to hear our thoughts on these treats.