Shells And Hops Podcast

In this episode Joel and Ivan review 2 different Oktoberfest beers and pair them with two different chelonian families (Snakenecks and Sidenecks). Enjoy the controlled chaos these 2 appear to bring every single time.

Joel and Ivan review Wicked Weed's Imperial Perni-Haze IPA and discuss their beginnings in the reptile world which led to their obsession with chelonians.

Joel and Ivan discuss two beers originally brewed in Puerto Rico and attempt to pair them with the blue eyed Colomban Wood Turtle (Rhinoclemmys melanosterna)

Joel and Ivan review Victory Breweing's unique collaboration beer with Tastykake, Peanut Butter Kandy Kake Porter and attempt to pair it with the unassuming but very personable Okavango Mud Turtle (Pelusios bechuanicus).

Joel and Ivan review the interesting Imperial Thorn IPA from Founders' Mortal Bloom line and attempt to pair it with the unassuming and equally interesting Flattened Musk Turtle. Give it a listen so you can spot a big blooper by one of them.

Joel and Ivan take on a debate format while reviewing Blueberry Cobbler by Funky Buddha

Joel and Ivan review the very unusual Koffe Kake Ale by Victory Brewing and attempt to pair it with the highly underrated Asian Leaf Turtle (Cyclemmys dentata) and its close relatives.

In a longer-than-usual episode Joel and Ivan take on two very different beers to review. Lip Ripper IPA and Unholy Trippel are reviewed as well as pairing them with some unique species such as the Parker's Snakeneck Turtle (Chelodina parkeri) and, in a non-turtle pairing, the Southern White Lipped Python. 

For a special holiday episode, Joel and Ivan review the unique Datil beer from Motorworks Brewing while doing a debate on whether social media is helping or hurting the reptile hobby. 

Joel and Ivan taken on the task of reviewing the rare and amazing BigFoot from Sierra Nevada with the equally amazing Burmese Brown Mountain Tortoise. 

Joel and Ivan once again pair a delicious stout but this time with the mighty Red Cheek Mud Turtle

Ivan y Joel abren su segunda temporada con la cerveza Driftwood Brown de Ocean Lab Brewing en Puerto Rico. Aun mas impresionante es la tortuga que escogieron para parear con la cerveza, la increible Hardella thurjii o Tortuga Coronada.

Joel and Ivan open season 2 with their review of the amazing Driftwood Brown beer from Ocean Lab Brewing in Puerto Rico and pair it with the equally amazing Crowned River Turtle (Hardella thurjii).

Joel and Ivan review the amazing Big Little Thing by Sierra Nevada while discussing and expressing their frustrations with FWC and their approach to reptiles and pets in general.

Ivan y Joel se dan a la tarea de parear Hive Alive Honey Ale de Strange Roots con la impresionante Yellow-Foot Tortoise.

The guys take on the delicious Toasted Coconut Chocolate Porter by Caldera Brewing and attempt to pair it with the sturdy and underrated Asian Box Turtle (Cuora amboinensis).

Joel and Ivan take on a versus challenge by reviewing Sierra Nevada's Oktoberfest against Samuel Adam's Octoberfest. On top of that, they pair the beers with the amazing North American Wood Turtle.

In this episode the guys pair up the amazing Lizard King Pale Ale with the underrated but beautiful Honduran Wood Turtle.

In this very first Two for Tuesday, Joel and Ivan review two beers and two turtles.

Joel and Ivan sit down to review a new beer for them, Offshoot Beer @ Relax by The Bruery. This episode was recorded during the Covid pandemic and the guys decided to not review a turtle species but rather discuss a bit of nutrition on aquatic species.

Joel and Ivan take on the task of pairing the iconic Forsten's Tortoise with the brand new Almond Coconut Spread Imperial Stout by Brew Bus, a Brewery in Tampa.

Joel and Ivan try their pairing prowess with the amazing Disputed Origins Stout from 7venth Sun Brewery in Tampa, and the enigmatic yet difficult Malayan Softshell turtle.

Ivan y Joel se dan a la tarea de comparar la intrigante Xocoveza Stout de Stone Brewing con la robusta Tortuga de Caja de Yucatan.

Joel and Ivan pair up the unique Xocoveza Stout by Stone Brewing with the sturdy and personable Yucatan Box Turtle.

Joel and Ivan discuss and pair up the smooth Coco Gnar Coconut Stout from Perfect Plain Brewing Co. and pair it up with the robust Black River Turtle (Rhinoclemmys funerea).