Sips, Suds, & Smokes

SUDS Episode – A brewery takeover from Munkle Brewing Company out of Charleston, SC. After consultation with the religious order, we obtained the rights to mow their lawn because they provide some great lawnmower beer in trade. The beer does taste better if you are wearing the Pope slippers while enjoying these beers. I like it based on the basis of liking it

SUDS Episode – It’s the kickoff of the Summer of Questionable Decisions for Season 9. Oh our producers barely thought about the torture process we have in this blind tasting of hard seltzer. Some of these we revisited from a prior hard seltzer show. At the time of this production, this is one of the most popular alcohol products. (why?). Really, the vodka is on isle 5.

SIPS Episode – You need to get out a bit more and see the new stuff, like the varietals of Bordeaux that you don’t know about. Touriga Nacional, Marselan, Castets, Arinarnoa – and two white grapes, Alvarinho and Liliorila. Lots of good value buys in this flight. Even if you don’t like wine, Harmeet’s Pepe Le Pew accent reading the SIPS rating may win us another award. Or indicted.

SUDS Episode – A blind beer flight with zero theme. This is what happens when we leave Dave unsupervised. We are so fortunate to have ready on the fly access to a beer cellar that we can do such a thing. A major debate on the quality of eggs related to being pasteurized. Is there such a thing as an heirloom chicken? Coming to a liquor store near to you in Alabama is non-alcoholic Gin. Finally ther...

SIPS Episode – We’ll declare that this is one and only Sherry wine podcast you’ll ever hear. We’ll also declare that we manage to butcher the pronunciation of nearly every other Spanish word. Hang tough through the history and explaining this super confusing style of wine. It’s OK to feel the calling to rush to the store after listening to these tasting notes.

SUDS Episode – We know the burning question you have, what is the best cheap German pils? We know you like it in the can, German Style. Germany is the beer buckle of the world and has made lots of great beer for a long time. Lactose Lager, let’s just start protesting in advance of this horrible idea. We really don’t condone the use of child labor, often, except when it comes to cleaning the lager...

SUDS Episode – A brewery takeover with a flight a flight from the Tardis Society project by Zebulon Artisan Ales Weaverville, NC. If you thought the use of noble hops was dead then you would be dead wrong. These beers are a wonderful display of how flavor forward these historic styles can be. Unleash the fake British accents and join us at the pub.

SMOKES Episode – A brand takeover episode with Crowned Heads. We take a look at the product line and find ourselves gushing over Four Kicks. Crowned Heads is unique as they use multiple factories for this brand. You’ll get to hear all about the musical connection as well on the Music City based brand.

SIPS Episode – A fresh spring bouquet of whiskey from Freeland Spirits, Rabbit Hole Boxergrail Founder’s Reserve, Angels Envy Cask Strength, and Old Carter. If you can get past Hans and Frans, we discuss lots of great stuff. We added “old mushrooms” as one of our super professional tasting descriptors. Some of these might take some effort to find, but not in the full unicorn status.

SMOKES Episode – This is our Cigars 101 episode where we talk about the history of cigars, some basic terms, how to navigate all of the cigar lingo, and some tips to properly enjoy a cigar. This brings new meaning to the request to smell my foot. You’ll learn that the church is responsible for cigars. Yep, it’s true. We’ll help you not get that “look” from other cigar smokers when you are lighting...

SUDS Episode – A brewery takeover with EINSTÖK ÖLGERD. You know those Icelandic beers that you keep walking by at the store because you’re afraid of words with an ümlaut. What kind of beer would you chug with a feral Viking woman? Caperton knows. Some solid stuff that you should not be afraid to try and enjoy. Have fun with a drinking game for the best pronunciation in Old Norse of your favorite b...

SIPS Episode – Super rare review of products from Aberfeldy, Scotch Malt Whiskey Society and Last Drop Distillers. We are really fortunate to have such great relationships with many distillers that let us review some of the rarer products. We are well aware for the vast majority of our listeners; these reviews are about as close as you will get. If you bought all of these products at retail, this...

SUDS Episode – Brewery takeover edition with Sun Lab Brewing from Miami, FL. Lots of shades of the same beer. Yet another brewery that is taking the same base beer and then creating 20 hop blends. And then calling that brewing. There is some good beer going on, but maybe the creative process needs to stop being creative. Is hot dog water a BJCP tasting term?

SIPS Episode – Whisky from The Cooper Single Malt, The Benriach, and Highland Park Cask Strength. The thrill in Brent’s (our resident American Whiskey expert) voice is deafening. Justin also brings his world class palate for potpourri to discuss these products. Peat is not always the same and these products are a good example of the wide variation of various sources of peat. LOTS of discussion abo...

SIPS Episode – A nine layer dip of whiskey from Daviess County, Westland Cask Exchange and Abasolo Mexican Whiskey. Lux Row (now MGP) bought the Daviess County brand and we cover some rereleased products. Speedy Gonzales pays us a visit to cover the Abasolo Corn Whiskey. Place your bets now on what Brent had to say about this one. Harmeet’s medication was not fully activated for this episode.

SUDS Episode – We take a look at the consumption of some lighter style beers as the weather turns cold. Quite the opposite of most consumer choices which tend to turn towards those heavier darker beer. Could this be that illusive bathing suit strategy you’ve been seeking? Nope, but it may introduce you to some beer you’ve been ignoring. Come on out of the beer cave and try a flavor maybe you have...

SIPS Episode – A zero theme episode with the first of many guest co-hosts joining our regular cast. Tubular. Several brands that are fairly new and in the process of expanding distribution. Just not memorable, hmm, possibly the most popular comment about this show. Maybe if we added some wood spires to this show it would be better? That technique does not work for whiskey and probably not for us.

SIPS Episode – A wide range of whiskey on this episode. We start off with a Texas Whiskey from Belfour. A broad lineup from Pinhook that is sourcing from multiple locations. We also revisit another release from legend Jim Rutledge on the Cream of Kentucky label. Jamaican Beef Patty™ is now a technical tasting term. Sorry about the momentary dead air, it was moment.

SUDS Episode – A brewery takeover with a flight from Voodoo Brewing Company in Meadville, PA. Some right on target to style beers along with a juice box. Not bad for the wrong side of the state. You can follow Dave at his new Twit handle @spicecookie73. We have beer pairing suggestions for self made meat, and potatoes. I’ll have some more forearm at Table 14. This all sounds out of balance, kinda...

This is our Season 9 preview show. You may think we don’t actually plan, but there is actually lots of planning. It’s just a repetitive failure to execute that we do so well 😊 We had such a great time bringing almost stellar content in Season 8.

SUDS Episode – A brewery takeover with a flight from TrimTab Brewing located in Birmingham, AL. Oh there are so many landmines around us, pray for us. Probably too many rose petals. Pacifica hops are so un-American. Do you think they should ask for a vaccination schedule at a strip club? Would you like an IPA or about 17.5 IPA’s?

SIPS Episode – Our Best of SIPS 2020 episode. While we had a few technical challenges with this episode, we enjoyed lots of great things to tell you about his season. Brent absolutely declared this the best season to go clothing optional. No, that was not our technical difficulty :-P

SUDS Episode – Best of SUDS Season 8. It’s that moment when you want a shortlist of amazing beer as you venture out of the quarantine hole. You can get many of these products mail order or delivered locally. Some regulations have been relaxed to even allow breweries to deliver directly to the consumer.

SIPS Episode – A distillery takeover featuring Rabbit Hole Distillers. A feeble attempt was made to make proper use of the word Kelvin. Brent finds his voice channeling Elmer Fudd. Harmeet covers an extended primer on malting.

SUDS Episode – A brewery takeover from Ology Brewing. We examine a big flight of beers with a broad range of styles. Oh gee, a beer that needs another berry. Pretty rare for us to have 3 beers with a SUDS -5 rating in a takeover format. Tastes like they are making great beer with the power of science.