The Ales and Tales Podcast

This review features Maine Beer Company's flagship and first beer Peeper, as well as a follow up and staple with those in the know, Lunch.  Great name for a beer..."Hey, I'm going to go get some Lunch..."   Check out the episode, find us on Facebook and Instagram @thealesandtalespodcast and let us know what you think! Music Artist: https://twitter.com/joakimkarud

Squash those concerns of pumpkin beer so early in the season....listen in and see if it's worth diving into the pumpkin patch in August!  Today's review is of Blackstone Brewery Co.'s Pumpkin Ale.  Check us out on Instagram @thealesandtalespodcast or on Facebook. Music Artist: https://twitter.com/joakimkarud

Summer is the perfect time to think about cold beer from a cold place.  Einstök comes in hot with a limited edition Arctic "Bilberry" flavored version of their white ale.  This episode, we give both of them a try...check it out and DEFINITELY check out the commercial that Ben mentions.  It's actually "Einstök: Face the Darkness."  Great commercial.  Also, please like and subscribe to the podcast t...

Corona can't hold us down!  We finally are able to get back into the swig....I mean swing of things, and we're off to a great start with Good People Brewing Company's Muchacho!  This is their Mexican style lager, bringing us into Summer....Listen on to see how it is!  You can follow us on Instagram and facebook @thealesandtalespodcast to leave comments.  Let us know your favorite summer lager. Mus...

Tired of Corona?   Yeah, that's a hard joke to resist.  For this episode, we went south of the border (no not literally. Travel bans and all...) for a taste of lime and salt.  Join us for this fun episode where we check out one of Modelo's unique Chelada offerings.  Go grab one and let know what you think on our instagram or facebook page @thealesandtalespodcast.   Salud! Music Artist: https://twi...

From BrewDog Brewery (owners of the first Beer Hotel...sounds interesting) comes the Punk IPA.  It's can says a lot...but does the beer itself?  Listen in to find out.  Also, check out our facebook page or instagram page @thealesandtalespodcast to read the essay-sized description on the can. Music Artist: https://twitter.com/joakimkarud  

This episode features a confusing name.  Is it a stout?  Is it really white?  Did it come from real dragons?  Listen to find out.  Dragon's Milk White Stout is a product of New Holland Brewing.  Also, subscribe to the podcast, give us a rating (top marks preferably...), and check us out on Insta or Facebook @thealesandtalespodcast to see the can and to comment! Music Artist: https://twitter.com/jo...

D9's Wild Things category of beer is pretty interesting.  The Le Peche Mode peach sour ale is just one of the unique beer offerings in that Wild Things category.  It s a wild sour ale brewed with peaches and cream.  And that's about all they say about this one.  So...we say a whole bunch more.  Check out the episode to see how it is.  Also, please subscribe and give us a rating!  Check out @theale...

Today we have a guest joining us for our review of Bell's Expedition Stout, one of the earliest examples of Russian Imperial Stouts in the United States.  Lots of stuff going on.  Christopher Walken joins briefly.....maybe.... to help out with the episode.  Subscribe to get notified when we post new episodes, and give us a review (a 5 star review preferably)!  Also check us out on insta and facebo...

Today's podcast:  the Sun King Brewery's IPA or as it says on the can, SKBIPA.  Listen in to see how it is!   Music Artist: https://twitter.com/joakimkarud

Supergroup, Saison du Buff (Stone Brewery, Victory Brewing, and Dogfish Head Craft Brewery) collaborated to produce this "herbaceous" ale.  Lets see just how it is!  Check us out on Facebook and Instagram @thealesandtalespodcast     Music Artist: https://twitter.com/joakimkarud

A big shout out and thanks to an awesome friend, Anthony!  He got us something fun to try out:  New Anthem Beer Project's Kill the Headlights IPA.   New Anthem is located in Wilmington, NC, and it's worth checking out their website....they've got a ton of different beers on there.  One heck of a project!  Check out this episode to hear what we thought, and don't forget to find us on Instagram and...

To ring in the new year, let's go for something different...some honey wine.  Moonlight Meadery's Thirteen5 New England Style Honey Apple Wine.  It's kind of like beer, but not really.  Check out the episode to see if it is something you would try.  Please subscribe and give us a 5 star review!  Also check us out on instagram and facebook @thealesandtalespodcast Music Artist: https://twitter.com/j...

It's a Christmas Two-Fer....Great Lakes Brewing's Dortmunder and Christmas Ale.  Listen on, and you'll understand the title.  Great Lakes Brewing is out of Cleveland, OH, and they come swinging in with their flagship "Dort."  Big shout out to Erik for recommending and getting these to us for the show! Please subscribe and give us a 5 star rating!  Also, check us out and comment on instagram and fa...

Rated as one of the "best beers in the world" by Beer Advocate, with a score of 99, St. Bernardus comes in swinging for the title.  Check out the episode and see what we think.  Then go get some and see what YOU think! Check us out and comment on instagram and facebook @thealesandtalespodcast ! Music Artist: https://twitter.com/joakimkarud  

Today we review Yazoo Brewery's Foeder Beer.  Pronounced FOOD-er.  Check it out and follow us on facebook and instagram @thealesandtalespodcast Music Artist: https://twitter.com/joakimkarud

Our review of Nashville's Hollow Pointe Brewery's first release, the Schlossbier Munich Dunkel.  Might just be worth the trip to Nashville to grab some....listen and find out!   Find us on Facebook and Instagram @thealesandtalespodcast, and let us know if you are a fan of Dunkels, or German beer in general...Ja oder nein? Prost! Music Artist: https://twitter.com/joakimkarud

Hey everyone, it's time for a double episode.  We check out both Nashville's Tailgate Brewery's Peanut Butter Milk Stout and their Imperial Peanut Butter Milk Stout.  Fun beers to review!  If you get the chance, check out the artwork for the Imperial.  Funny stuff!  Also, check us out on Instagram and facebook @thealesandtalespodcast Music Artist: https://twitter.com/joakimkarud  

A declaration of independent ale!  If you like beer aged in whiskey barrels...or, even if you don't...give this one a try.  We sit down and ramble over this very tasty ale.  Let us know what you think on our facebook page and on instagram @thealesandtalespodcast Music Artist: https://twitter.com/joakimkarud  

Pumpkin for daaaaaaaaaaaaaays!  It's Fall, so of course everything must include pumpkin.  Cookies, Pies, Beer, and even...thoothpaste?....good grief.  In this double episode, we review Southern Tier Brewing Company's Pumpking Imperial Ale and their limited Warlock Imperial Pumpkin Stout.  If you are a fan of this season and it's bright orange harbinger...this is the episode for you! Music Artist:...

The title just about says it all!  Founders does some interesting stuff.  Grumpy old ale with a sweet side.  Check it out!  Also, find us on Facebook and Instagram @thealesandtalespodcast Music Artist: https://twitter.com/joakimkarud

Ben, Andy, and I sit down for fun times with Jeff and Pat of Various Artists Brewing to learn about them....and to try some of their beer selections.  Great people, inviting environment, and, well...listen on to hear about the beer! Check them out if you are in Nashville, whether local or passing through.  Find them on instagram @variousartistsbrewing and at www.variousartistsbrewing.com   

Sounds like a crazy hobo breakfast recipe!  Rusty Rail Brewing's Waffle Sauce is a Maple Pecan Imperial Brown Ale...There's a lot going on there.  Sweet and Savory and pretty wild (and the beer is pretty good too).  Shout out to Ric - thanks for sending this one buddy!    Check us out on Instagram and Facebook @thealesandtalespodcast.  Let us know your thoughts! Music artist:  https//twitter.com/j...

MMMMMMMMmmmmmmmmm.....Salt.   ?!  Let us know what you guys think of Gose beer on our Instagram page @thealesandtalespodcast.  Enjoy and stay salty!   Music Artist: https://twitter.com/joakimkarud

Whew!  This was an intensely unique one!  Spoiler alert...I have grown to love this beer and go back to it often.  But, man, it was a journey to get to this point, as you will hear.  Check us out on Instagram @thealesandtalespodcast for pics.  Let us know what you think!  We hope some of you try these beers and give us your opinions.   Music Artist: https://twitter.com/joakimkarud