Episodes

  • Episode 163: Eagle Rare and Urban Artifact Pickle
    Nov 1 2024

    In Episode 163 of the Beers and Beards Podcast, hosts Gary and David are back with a fun and spirited episode. Gary takes a sip of the Eagle Rare 10 Year Bourbon, a Party Source store pick, while David ventures into the world of Urban Artifact Pickle, a unique gose brewed with cucumbers and dill.


    The episode kicks off with a recap of their recent Eagles-Bengals bet, where David, unfortunately, lost and had to drink pickle juice as part of the wager. The hosts share their honest and humorous thoughts on their respective drinks, with Gary praising the smooth, complex flavors of the bourbon and David bravely enduring the pickle juice challenge while drinking Urban Artifact Pickle.


    Listeners can expect lively banter, insightful beer and bourbon reviews, and a peek into the hosts’ personal lives. Whether you’re a bourbon aficionado or a craft beer enthusiast, this episode promises to entertain and inform. Don’t miss out on Gary and David’s unique take on these beverages and their ongoing bet saga.

    Gary drinks Eagle Rare 10 Year and we also discuss the following news stories:

    • Bad Ideas In Brewing – Corn Dog Mustard Beer
    • New Guinness Beer Dynasty Saga For Netflix
    • The Ultimate Guide to the 2024 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection
    • The Smashing Pumpkins, Alice in Chains and Black Rebel Motorcycle Club Join Forces for Star-Studded Whiskey Collection

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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • 162: Old Forester Single Barrel and Boulevard Baltic Porter
    Oct 25 2024

    We're back with Episode 162 and we preview Gary's upcoming retirement party while Gary cracks open his newly acquired Old Forester Single Barrel Barrel Proof while David enjoys Boulevard Barrel-Aged Baltic Porter.


    Old Forester Single Barrel Barrel Proof clocks in at almost 130 proof and is distilling in honor of Old Forester founder George Garvin Brown.


    Boulevard Barrel-Aged Baltic Porter is aged in red wine and bourbon barrels and clocks in at 11.5%. The beer is available exclusively in their 2024 Fall Barrel-Aged Mix Pack.


    We also discuss Gary's upcoming retirement party, make a bet on this weekend's Eagles-Bengals game, David tells a story about his uncle at the marathon, and Gary reviews Mount Sterling Court Days.


    We also discuss The Mount Rushmore of Craft Breweries, According to 8 Beer Experts.


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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Beers and Beards Episode 161: Schlafly Pumpkin Ale
    Oct 16 2024

    We're back this week for Episode 161 and David keeps his promise to drink a second pumpkin beer on the show as he breaks out Schlafly's Pumpkin Ale.


    Schlafly Pumpkin Ale is a seasonal offering from Schlafly Beer in St. Louis, Missouri. It's brewed with pumpkin in the wort and then fall spices like cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg are added. The beer is one of the favorite pumpkin beers and has even won a silver medal at the Great American Beer Festival.


    We also chat about the following news stories:


    A Samuel Adams Beer Promotion From Beyond The Grave!


    How a Beloved Craft Beer Inspired an ‘Arrogant’ New Whiskey


    WhistlePig Just Dropped a Whiskey in Collaboration With an F1 Racing Team — and Bet Nearly $2M on its Odds to Win This Season


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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Beers and Beards Episode 160: Old Forester Statesman and Urban Artifact Jack
    Sep 27 2024

    We're back with another episode, and this week Gary breaks out the Old Forester Statesman to celebrate his retirement while David comes through on his promise to drink pumpkin beers with Urban Artifact Jack.


    Old Forester Statesman is a 95 proof bourbon crafted from hand-selected casks of Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky, featuring bold flavors of pepper, cinnamon, citrus, and spice. Originally released as a tie-in with the movie “Kingsman: The Golden Circle,” it has since become a permanent offering.


    Urban Artifact Jack is an American Fruit Tart with a 7.7% ABV, packed with real pumpkin and pie spices. This medium amber beer offers a delightful blend of seasonal flavors, making it a standout choice for fall.


    We also discuss Gary's retirement, David getting back-to-back VIP experiences, and Ohio Craft Beer proposing a state license plate.


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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • Beers and Beards Episode 159: Esoteric Oktoberfest
    Sep 6 2024

    This week we chat about Oktoberfest, while David drinks Esoteric Oktoberfest. You'll be hearing a lot more about Oktoberfest from us in the next few weeks.


    Esoteric Oktoberfest is a 5.9% Festbier style lager and was released as part of their German beer mix pack along with a Pilsner, Dunkel, and Kolsch.


    We also talk about the following news stories:


    10 Best Off-The-Beaten-Path US Beer Cities


    Tilray lays off 10 Barrel Brewing’s entire Innovation Brewing Team


    Country Musician Dierks Bentley Ventures Into Whiskey With Debut of ROW 94 Bourbon


    Beyoncé Toasts Birthday With Official Launch of SirDavis Rye Whisky — Here’s Where You Can Buy It


    Bottle Raiders Launches Ultimate App for Spirits Enthusiasts



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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Beers and Beards Episode 158: Millpond Dunkes Bier
    Aug 30 2024

    rman beer and upcoming Oktoberfest activities.


    Dunkes Bier is a German Style Pilsner made from the authentic, 188-years old, Schönberger family recipe from Millstadt’s Sister City, Gross-Bieberau, Germany founded in 787.
    In their ancient Odenwälder dialect, “Dunkes” is a friendly word for a person from Gross-Bieberau. Schönberger bierbraurie was founded in 1835 but closed it many years ago.
    We named this beer in honor of that deep tradition as Millstadt was founded in 1836 about the time ancestors of many current Millstadt residents immigrated here from Gross-Bieberau.
    We brew Dunkes Bier to preserve the cultural bier heritage of Gross-Bieberau and honor our own ancestry.


    We also give our NFL preview, and Gary talks about his flag football coaching debut. David talks about his trip to Second Sight Spirits and going to 3 concerts in 3 weeks, and more.


    The news stories we talk about this week are:

    • Bud Light Kicks Off 2024 NFL Season Beer Campaign With Peyton Manning
    • Deftones Announce Latest Craft Beer Collab With Belching Beaver
    • The Allman Brothers Band Strums up Peach Wood-Finished Whiskey in Collaboration With Three Chord Bourbon
    • Allman Brothers Guitarist Derek Trucks Teases Bourbon Collectors With Launch of ‘Ass Pocket Whiskey’

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    Check out our full list of Craft Beer Reviews and Bourbon Reviews on our website.

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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Beers and Beards Episode 157: Urban Roots Nothing is Certain
    Jul 30 2024

    It's the end of July, so that means it's Oktoberfest season. But David isn't ready to drink one just yet, so he drinks Urban Roots Nothing is Certain, which he got from our new sponsor Beer Drop. Gary breaks out the Old Forester 86.


    Urban Roots Nothing is Certain is a black lager with an ominous can. It pours dark as night, and has a nice roasty backbone with a smooth finish.


    We also chat about one of our favorite stories of the year: Goose Island Bourbon County Brand Stout variants are announced. We are a little underwhelmed with the offerings this year - maybe it's a down year after they went all out for the 30th anniversary last year?


    We also chat about craft beer declining in the first half of 2024 and why that may be, and Larceny gets a rebrand.


    • Goose Island announces 2024 Bourbon County Stout variants
    • Craft beer declines in first half of 2024
    • Heaven Hill Revamps Larceny Packaging, Launches Campaign Inspired by the Mischievous Antics of a Bourbon Legend


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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Beers and Beards Episode 156 : SBS News & Broadview Brewing Covered In Chrome
    Jul 19 2024

    This week Gary talks about his trip to Asheville, NC where he dodged every single brewery but found his way to a nuclear sunburn. No bourbon to try but huge news as he was selected for the Sazerac SBS, so the boys are getting a barrel of EH Taylor Jr Single Barrel in the future. Stay tuned for news on that.


    David enjoyed a 32 ounce selection of Broadview Brewing Covered In Chrome. He had just visited that spot as well and had nothing but good things to say.


    Bud Light slips down the list of beer brands.


    One local brewery plays Michael Phelps and brings home several golds at the US Open Beer Championships.


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    1 hr and 5 mins