Sips, Suds, & Smokes

SUDS Episode – It’s not twice as entertaining, but it is a double brewery takeover with Ever Grain Brewing Company and Imprint Beer Company. You should take note to not combine beer and a discussion of geography. See if you can guess the % of body hair involved with each of these beers. A good flight with a range of beer styles.

SUDS Episode – A brewery takeover with a flight from Lone Oak Farm Brewing Company, Olney, MD. If you are keeping count of the number of moments of discontent, well it’s in the double digits. There IS some great beer in the flight, in spite of what Mike thinks. There should be a training video on how to smuggle snakes, on a bus.

SIPS – On this episode we discuss wine from Waypoint and Caymus. A nice diverse flight with something for everyone. Denise confesses that lemons are a key part of her day. Finally Justin is diagnosed properly with pica after a long story of licking magnets. And you thought sensory training was going to be easy?

SUDS Episode – A brewery takeover with Icarus Brewing. All of these beers will NOT pair well with Nyquil chicken. Lots of hops flying around with some good discussion on renewed approaches to West and East coast IPA. There is actually an Imperial IPA that Mike liked on this episode.

SIPS – On this episode we discuss Diageo Special Releases 2022. There may not be a line out the door for these products because much of it is sold even before it’s been released. Maybe it’s because the Scotch aficionados have a different measure of intellect :-P You can find these on the backbar at select bars that feature Scotch. Justin’s new nickname is now “Laundryboy.”

CHATS – Made Man Bob chats with Mike Rowe about his new whiskey. And life. And whiskey. And life. You’ll get to hear all about his new Tennessee whiskey called Knobel. It’s a fascinating back story we think you’ll enjoy hearing about.

SMOKES Episode – We cover the refreshed product line of Avo cigars. You should really decide is you are a flat or drums individual before listening to this episode. All of these cigars felt so good in the hand.

CHATS – Our CHATS episode introduces Season 11. You’ll get to hear from 4 of our producers about what we are thinking about for this upcoming season. And you thought we did this award winning show with zero planning? It takes a lot of effort to make things sound like they are unplanned. There’s something here for everyone. Oh yeah, this is available as a video this week.

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CHATS – Our CHATS episode with Good ol Gal Denise and Made Man Maury. These 2 hosts get to play doctor and nurse all day long. Then they go home and enjoy great wine. We’re so lucky to have this dynamic duo on the show. “You’re not born knowing great wine. Let us introduce this to you.” It’s OK to get goosebumps when Maury mentions malolactic fermentation.

SUDS Episode – As you begin to take down the Festivus pole, Christmas Tree, and Menorah, you’ll be reaching for a cold beer. This is our Best of SUDS Season 10. I know it’s shocking we’ve been around this long. We also talk about some bucket list items, some favorite styles, and cellar gems. Do you have to put that you were a cheater at Cornhole on your Tinder profile? Asking for a friend.

SIPS – It’s our Best of SIPS episode for Season 10. Yep, we reflect on everything we have been sipping, like green Jello for Bob and Brent this year. Always one of our most popular episodes and we know, you’re lazy and just want to know what is the good stuff. We also picked plenty of things you can actually find and buy.

SIPS – We discuss products from Daviess County, Barrell Bourbon, Kentucky Senator, and Bookers. Some slight twists to some existing products. A good discussion on whether or not to mess with success. A nice compare and contrast conversation about various batched products.

SIPS – So many wonderful gifts for you on this show of impossible stuff you’ll never be able to buy. You’ve heard of these products but does anyone actually get to taste it? We did. Unobtainium from Glendronach, Teitessa, The Last Drop Distillers, and a 70 year old scotch from Gordon & MacPhail. We ran out of adjectives for “amazing” after :17.

SIPS – We take on the origins of coffee in this single origin focus on Ethiopia. This is the cradle of the “discovery” of coffee. Likelihood this “story” is 100% accurate = 0, but there are some portions of the story that are probably credible. We discuss 3 different regions and some variation of harvest processing. Emotional support pets – please hold my gator. This could be the best coffee pairi...

SIPS – On this episode we discuss Glendronach, Benriach & Balvenie. It’s a good day in the neighborhood. Nealy a full sweep of 5’s in this flight. Dr. Rachel Barrie is making magic at Glendronach and you get to taste the magic. There were no less than 287 different tasting adjectives used on this episode. We even helped you to actually find some of these rare gems in the episode notes as well.

SUDS Episode – We’re going to mix it up, Jersey style. Julieanna got lost in Jersey again and she was trying to get unlost while using beer as a guidance. Kinda like this episode, we’re constantly trying to get unlost. So this episode involves a crime that features a bear and a series of questionable decisions. Send us a photo of the updated mix six pack price off the turnpike.

SIPS – On this episode we discuss another great fall release lineup including coveted releases from Four Roses and the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection. The BTAC release returns with a full lineup this year. How many different adjectives can we find to say “amazing.”

SMOKES Episode – How many times have you wondered into the humidor with just $5 in your pocket and wonder what could be good at that price point. This is a blind tasting with cigars that are $5 and under. We used a common mail order sign at the price point judge. All you have to remember is that Barger was wrong.

SUDS Episode – A brewery takeover from Beer Tree Brew in Port Crane, NY. The only brewery where you get a warranty replacement on your Craftsman ratchet and a good NEIPA. This flight is all hazy and juicy. Maybe they should consider pairing some of these beers with lamprey.

SUDS Episode – A brewery takeover from Carton Brewing Company, Atlantic Highlands, NJ. Very challenging flight to match up beer descriptions with what’s in the glass. These could be good NJ beers if you call it something else. A cookie, hot sauce, lap dances, and high school football players – what could go wrong? Sounds like very good recruits for Bama. That hazing process might have improved som...

SIPS – On this episode we discuss a journey, with coffee. We often get approached by people that express how much they enjoy coffee but feel like there is more. Like where I go next, what should I try now, and what should I avoid, other than Scott. You’re in a rut, trust us. It’s easy to drift into a routine with coffee. We’ll help you recognize effect vs. flavor. Where is all of this going?

SIPS – On this episode we discuss whiskies that released in the Fall of 2022 Part 2. Alberta Premium Canadian Rye Whiskey; Thomas Moore Cognac Cask; Thomas Moore Madeira Cask; Thomas Moore Sherry Cask; Thomas Moore Merlot Cask, Larceny Barrel Strength B522, Elijah Craig Cask Strength B522, and Cream of Kentucky. There was way too much poutine available during the recording of this episode. We are...

SIPS – On this episode we discuss whiskies that released in the Fall of 2022. So many distilleries pick to release new whiskey in the fall, it feels like an avalanche. Whiskey does change from one year to another. These products are a good representation of that variability.

SUDS Episode – A brewery takeover with a flight from New Belgium Brewing Company, Fort Collins, CO. This is some of the variations of the Voodoo Ranger series. You may have thought this beer disappeared and yet it has way more life with over 20 variations. We explore a trendy approach to IPA and with an uncommon brewery to chase what others may be doing. Nice day here on the lake – “Do you hear ba...