The Brewers Association came out with its ranking of the Top 50 Breweries in the United States. Who tops the list? Who is gaining momentum? We discuss this, along with many of the breweries we've either paid a visit to or had beer from.

Scott & Steve talk about their upcoming trip to Ohio. Including an effort in trying to get a very big brewery to distribute their beer in Tennessee.

PB & J beers have become popular at some breweries. We talked about whether they are here to stay.

There were some local winners of The World Cup Beer 2025 competition we wanted to share. Plus! Steve is about to kick off his Summer Tour of West Coast IPA's.

Cheers!

Welcome to Part 2 of our interview with Joe and Nick from the Hop In, We're Drinking! Podcast. (A podcast about nothing)

In this episode we start by discussing one of the most famous West Coast IPA's - Pliny the Elder.

Untappd is a subject we have brought up many times on this podcast, and this episode is no different. We all discuss our opinions of Untappd and how we use it.

Considering Joe is in Hawaii and Nick is in West Virginia - we ask the guys what the craft beer scene is like in each of their areas - whether it be breweries or to go beer.

Another thing we find interesting about Joe and Nick doing the podcast - is their geography. How do they schedule episodes with guests when they have a 6 hour time difference between them? You'll have to listen to find out.

Nick even invades The Brewery Underground Podcast with a story about a French pig that got arrested, put in jail and executed during the Middle Ages.

Will there be more drunk dance parties from Nick and Joe? We sure hope so!

Cheers!

Welcome to Episode #72, where we invite our friends Nick Rotruck and Joe Crockett from the Hop In, We're Drinking! Podcast, to join us.

Nick comes to us from West Virginia and Joe comes all the way from Hawaii.

Nick and Joe label their podcast as "the podcast about nothing", but don't let them fool you, they have great content and great guests, including home brewers, head brewers and even the Homebrewers Association of America.

In this episode we talk to the guys about how they started their podcast, where the idea came from, West Coast IPA's - and how Steve's summer tour is going to be all about them! We also do a deep dive into home brewing as both Nick and Joe are avid home brewers themselves and are passionate about it, in addition to having a wealth of knowledge about the subject.

The Hop In, We're Drinking! Podcast has 12 episodes out so far, with many more lined up. These guys are rolling and are doing a terrific job with the podcast! We enjoy listening to them and we know you will too.

Cheers!

It takes more than 1 day to celebrate the Foamy Heads 6th Anniversary. Let's call it an Anniversary WEEK! Sounds good to us.

If Part 1 left you wanting more, here is Part 2 of our interview with Mitch and Rich of the Foamy Heads, as we continue to celebrate the 6th Anniversary of their Podcast.

In this episode Steve starts by asking about their podcast during Covid, and how the local beer scene looked during that time.

We also present the 3rd of 3 tribute videos from some friends of the Foamy Heads (after Scott figures out how to do it - considering he already did it twice before ;-) ),

We do a deep dive into Untappd, and we all discuss our opinions of it and how we each use it.

You can tell we start to come off the rails a little bit - as we were consuming a lot of alcohol during the entire episode - but having soooo much fun while doing so.

We reference one of Scott's favorite Foamy Heads episodes, which was Episode 56 - Heaven and Hell, where the Foamy's combined and drank a 2017 Dogfish Head 120 Minute and a Dogfish Head Worldwide Stout - for the world's strongest Black and Tan. We recommend checking out that episode, as well as all of their others.

If you notice in several of the 9 tribute videos (also audio) to Mitch and Rich, there are a lot of "Thank You" 's to them for their contributions to the craft beer world, and rightly so.

We thank Mitch and Rich also, for joining us and helping us create an epic 2 Part episode, that will always be one of our favorites.

Thankfully we did recorded this because I'm not sure any of us would have remembered much of the last half of it. :-)

Cheers!

Happy 6th Anniversary to our friends The Foamy Heads!

We continue our conversation discussing the Fermentation Sciences Program at Appalachian State University with Dr. Brett Taubman and soon to be graduate Stephen Moxley.

What exactly is fermentation? Dr. Taubman breaks it down for us and discusses a book he has coming out.

Craft beer has been a major focus for them. But with so many changes the past few years, there is a different area of the fermentation program that has gained in popularity among students.

Speaking of craft beer, Stephen offered up some advice to Scott on a certain beer he’s in the process of making.

What role has moonshine played with the Fermentation Sciences Program?

Appalachian State is located in Boone, North Carolina. That area and surrounding communities are still recovering from Hurricane Helene in 2024. We spent a few minutes discussing its long-lasting impact, and how you can help people in need.

Cheers!

The Fermentation Sciences program at Appalachian State University is headed up by Dr. Brett Taubman. He joined us to discuss what students can expect when they enroll in this 4-year program.

Stephen Moxley will soon be graduating. We got his perspective of what he’s learned in Fermentation, Chemistry, Biology, and Brewing. What is next for him and future graduates? Dr Taubman weighs in on the evolution of it all.

We were thrilled to learn how this program was started years ago, and how successful it has been.

Cheers!

Welcome to Part 2 of our episode with Kramer Deans.

In this episode Kramer gives several reasons why taking a first date to a brewery is a good idea. (We concur)

We ask Kramer about ways breweries and the beer community can be more diverse and inclusive - including working with local black owned businesses and artists.

We also talk about the new season of "The Beerded Tastings", which is Kramer's Podcast, that is about educating and introducing black people into the craft beer world, while learning about his guest's stories as they drink craft beer.

Did you know Nashville has a hot sauce festival? We didn't either. Kramer tells the story of how he got Crazy Gnome Brewery involved with it, as the lone beer vendor in 2024, and how they hope to be involved with it for future festivals.

Kramer also discusses some things he has coming up in 2025, so keep an eye and ear(s) out.

Kramer - thanks for always being so generous with your time - not just on this podcast - but every time we see you. Also, keep putting out great content. We appreciate what you're doing and we look forward to more.

Cheers!