Maine Beer Geeks Podcast

Send us Fan Mail In this lastest episode we are treated to a tasting of Rob's recipes, including the iconic Allagash White, Tripel and Curieux.  Listen in to hear how each of these recipes came to be and enjoy!

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we have the good fortune to sit down with Allagash Brewing Company Founder Rob Tod.  You've probably read Rob's story on their website or heard it second hand  on a tour at the brewery, but there is something special hearing it first hand from the man himself.  Rob is an icon in the Maine craft beer community and truly an interesting dude to spend time wi...

Send us Fan Mail Now that the 2021 season is over for our beloved Boston Red Sox we recap their surprising run at the American League pennant, a campaign in which they unfortunately fell just a couple wins short of another trip to the World Series.   And although this episode was recorded early on a Saturday  morning, we also sample a delicious locally brewed Session IPA.  Give it a listen!

Send us Fan Mail in this episode we officially start the 2021 - 2022 Hot Stove Season by examining the contract statuses of each Red Sox player currently on the 40-man roster; the payroll projection for the upcoming season as it currently stands; the decision facing the club on players with options; and the upcoming free agent market (which begins the day after the World Series ends).  As professi...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we are joined by Angie Cook, the Executive Director of the Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce, the hosts of the 17th Annual Maine Lakes Brewfest.  We chat about what goes in to planning and executing an event such as this; and of course uncover all the details - what, when, where... and, most importantly for us beer geeks, who is pouring!  Listen in...

Send us Fan Mail We dedicate this special edition of Hardball & Hops to Dylan Webber, the co-founder and "creative mastermind" behind Definitive Brewing Company in Portland, Maine.  His loss goes beyond words, but his incredible legacy will endure.  Our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, Definitive family and the entire Maine craft brewing community.  In his honor we sampl...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we do a tasty comparison between one of our favorite Maine craft beers - "Swish", from Bissell Brother Brewing Company - and a collab they recently did with their friends at Trillium Brewing Company from Canton, MA, "Swishium".  Listen in to see which one we prefer... ok, truth is we loved them both, but the question is which do we rate higher.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we lament... ok, more like bitch about...  the performance of the Boston Red Sox since the all-star break.  We also sample a tasty DIPA we picked up on a recent Maine Beer Geeks Road Trip to neighboring New Hampshire.  Join us for this fun conversation.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we enjoy spending time with one of Maine's OG craft beer influences, Carla Jean Lauter... aka "The Beer Babe".  Carla discusses how she originally got involved with the Maine craft beer scene, and shares many more interesting anecdotes.  Along the way we also share several tasty Summer crushers.  Listen in to one of our favorite episodes to date!

Send us Fan Mail As we reach the half-way point of the 2021 baseball campaign we reflect on the status of our favorite baseball team from Beantown.  We made a lot of predictions prior to the season... actually we lamented the make up of the the team in March and prognosticated a year filled with anguish and frustration.  So what do the Red Sox do?  Of course they just go out and play to the best r...

Send us Fan Mail Woohoo!  In this episode we are treated to an awesome tasting with Belleflower Brewing Company's Co-Owner | Head Brewer, Zach Page.  In very short order Portland's newest. craft brewery has become a "must-visit" for us along the Maine Brew Trail.  Give this a listen to hear our thoughts on the various beers we were lucky enough to try... or better yet stop at t...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we sit down to a fun Q&A with Zach Page, co-owner and head brewer at Belleflower Brewing Company in Portland, Maine.  Listen in to learn about Zach's interesting background I the craft beer industry; how Belleflower Brewing came to be; and what's to come.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode the Geeks visit a favorite Maine craft brewery they've had a long history with - Austin Street Brewery - at their new(ish) location on Fox Street in Portland.  They talk some brewery origin story, the challenges they have faced during this pandemic, and some future dreams.  And of course they get to sample a couple of the fantastic beers- an all-time favorite...

Send us Fan Mail The Geeks celebrate a milestone reaching their 50th episode by talking baseball and sampling some fantastic craft beer.  This happens to be two of their favorite subjects.  Listen in to get their takes on the early 2021 season for the Boston Red Sox, and find out which tasty beers they sample in this fun podcast.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode the Maine Beer Geeks enjoy a curated tasting of several of the current offerings from Jokers & Rogues (Gardiner, Maine)  from Co-Owner|Head Brewer, Rick McCormick; and Tasting Room|Marketing Manager (and budding brewer), Melissa Rose.  They learn about the back story of the various beers and also how each got their names.  Listen in on this entertaining edition...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode the Geeks travel to Gardiner, Maine and meet up with Co-Owner|Head Brewer, Rick McCormick and Taproom|Marketing Manager Melissa Rose of Jokers & Rogue Brewing Company.  Listen is as we discover how one of Maine's newest craft breweries came to be, and what's currently going on at the brewery.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode the Geeks are with the gang at Grateful Grain Brewing Company in Monmouth, Maine; and they enjoy a fantastic tasting of many of the offerings at this Central Maine craft brewery.  Listen in as co-owners Tom Langlois, Trevor Knell and Ryan Cote give the inside scoop behind  each beer. 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode the Geeks visit Grateful Grain Brewing Company in Monmouth, Maine, and are joined by Co-Founders Tom Langlois and Trevor Knell, and also Partner Ryan Cote.  Listen in to hear the origins of this fantastic craft brewery, how they name their beer, their future plans... and much more!

Send us Fan Mail In this episode the Geeks are treated to a tasty sampling of craft beer from Foulmouthed Brewing Company from their founder and co-owner, Craig Dilger.  Listen in to see which beers they get to try and the story behind each.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode the Geeks visit Foulmouthed Brewing Company in South Portland, Maine, and chat with the Co-owner, Founder, and Creative Guru, Craig Dilger.  This delightful venue was voted #8 in USA Today's 10-Best Brewpubs in the country a couple of years back and if you have ever visited Foulmouthed Brewing you surely know why.  If not, listen in to hear Craig's story...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we continue our conversation with Robin Lapoint and Peter Brown of Geary Brewing Company, and we are also joined by Jason Kissinger, the brewer who developed the recipe and brewed their two newest craft. beers - Haze Trip New England IPA and OG Lager Light.  We get a curated tasting of these two, along with a couple of other treats.  Listen in to this fun conversat...

Send us Fan Mail In this Episode the Geeks podcast from Geary Brewing Company, Portland Maine, New England's First Craft Brewery.  Listen in as Co-Owner|President, Robin Lapointe; and Director of Operations, Peter Brown, announce a brand new beer and talk about all the cool things going on at the brewery.

Send us Fan Mail Hey there, fellow beer Geeks!  2020 was a shit-show for sure, but it wasn't all bad.  We still got to taste some amazing craft beers from Maine and away.  In this episode Kevin and Rich share their Top-5 beers.  Listen in to see which beers made the cut.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode the Geeks get back to chatting about Maine Craft Beer... and of course they sample a couple of tasty brews, this time from our friends at Goodfire Brewing Company in Portland.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode the Geeks welcome the arrival of MLB Spring Training, and give their takes on the outlook for the 2021 version of the Boston Red Sox.  And of course they sample a couple tasty new Maine craft beers along the way.  Play Ball!!