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Welcome to Utah, Where the Beers Are Weird and the People Are Funnier
Welcome in, hydration nation! This weekâs episode is bursting at the seams with hilarious stories, awkward encounters, and beer nerd gold. Greg and Flex are joined by the always-awesome Steph, executive director of the Utah Brewers Guild and part-time chalice queen. From the depths of WrestleMania weekend to a seltzer-fueled solo Vegas trip and a hilarious Riverside takedown, the gang covers it all. Weâre talkinâ collab-heavy beer fests, weird assless cowboy encounters on the Strip, the Florida party that shouldâve been a movie, and whether or not Flex's jorts have enough flower embroidery. Itâs the perfectly ridiculous mix of craft beer talk and complete nonsense you didnât know you needed.
Beers We're Drinking
Greg & Flex â Blind Pig IPA â Russian River Brewing. A crisp West Coast classic that sparked a hoppy debate between the boys.
Steph â Brainless Belgian Ale (Sake Barrel Aged) â Epic Brewing. A boozy, berry-packed beauty with a sake twist that Steph couldn't resist.
Greg's solo Vegas adventure quickly turned from adulting to Topo Chico chugging while dodging cowboy strippers in assless chaps. Meanwhile, Flex got dragged for his questionable jorts, though his âapple bottomâ did earn some respect. Steph gave us the inside scoop on planning Utahâs most exciting beer fest, where brewers team up for one-time-only collabs and serve their own creationsâitâs like beer nerd Comic-Con with more yeast. There was also a heartfelt shoutout to salty pretzel necklaces, a heated debate about malt bombs, and the tragic tale of Flexâs friend whose girlfriend dumped him immediately after listening to the podcast. Honestly, we canât blame herâit was probably during the "Tipsy on Tits" segment teaser.
Booze News
Hop Valley Gets the Axe â Tilray shuts down Eugene brewery in the latest round of cuts.Monster Kills More Than Your Energy â Squatters and Wasatch say goodbye to Utah.Henhouse & Fort Point Tie the Knot â The Bay Area breweries merge into Fort Point Henhouse, Inc. (yes, seriously).LeBron Swaps Vodka for Tequila â Ciroc's out, Lobos 1707 is the new MVP.Walmart Launches Beer for the Bargain Buzzed â âBrewmasterâs Selectionâ hits shelves for the budget-conscious drinker.Florida Educators Throw Rager for Minors â Principal and teacher charged after hosting a house party for over 100 kids.Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer
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Welcome to lime-ville! Flex rolls in pre-buzzed and underfed, Gregâs deep into a hazy IPA, and the beer-fueled chaos kicks off from there. Thereâs a brutally honest review of a lime-flavored lager, a trip to the legendary Billy Goat Tavern, and some thoughts on just how far you should go for good tacos and fresh churros. Greg shares his plans to get classy wine drunk in Malibu, Flex defends his ridiculous beer choice, and somehow we end up talking family lineage, rude bartenders, and one manâs DUI with a blood alcohol level straight out of a horror movie.
Beers Weâre Drinking
Greg is drinking Voltron Volume Seven from 4 Hands Brewingâjuicy, hazy, and a little tongue-coaty.Flex cracks open Leinie Lodge Lime by Leinenkugelâsâa limey lager thatâs more summer lawnmower beer than craft cred.Flex is buzzinâ after a couple of Leinies and recaps his trip to Chicagoâcomplete with a melty ice cream museum, a free zoo, the biggest (and booziest) Starbucks, and an angry bartender at a legendary cheeseburger joint. Gregâs gearing up for a wine-soaked taco party in Malibu, and the guys debate chocolate ribbons vs chips, stress over Apple CarPlay shortcuts, and dig into Gregâs unexpectedly legal Mormon lineage.
Booze News
PBR Lite is back and ready for your cooler.Anheuser-Busch bails on St. Louis Pride after three decades.Hooters files for bankruptcyâturns out the wings couldn't save 'em.Allagash sets up shop inside Citi FieldâMr. Met approves.Left Hand and Dry Dock team up for a Colorado craft shake-up.Florida man arrested for drunk driving⊠on an e-bike⊠with a BAC that would kill a small elephant.Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer
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Welcome in, everybody! Gregâs breaking his beer dry spell and kicking things off with Flex, whoâs fresh from some spicy tailgating. Weâre diving into champagne-fueled weekends, overpriced ballpark beers, and a voicemail from a familiar voice whoâs calling us out over one of the Midwestâs best beer fests. Plus, weâre brainstorming odd business ideas, sharing travel stories gone weird, and doing what we do bestâcracking cold ones and cracking each other up.
Beers We're Drinking
Greg is sipping Short Lived by MadeWest & Shred Beer Co.âa clean, crushable Westy with dank hops and a hint of berry.Flex cracks Peanut Butter Marshmallow Imperial Stout by Energy Cityâsmooth, nutty, and surprisingly not thick.Gregâs back on the beer train after a week of wine and champagne-fueled mayhemâincluding his first DoorDash booze run and a brunch that spiraled into bubbly debauchery. Meanwhile, Flex hit up the Brewers home opener for overpriced beers and underwhelming baseball but made up for it with Ziploc chips and spicy ranch water regrets. A voicemail from Brian gets the gang buzzing about the Great Taste of the Midwest. And just when you think it canât get weirder, things spiral into Vegas tales, topless espresso stops, and a brand-new entrepreneurial idea that could only come from the minds of two beer-drinking degenerates.
Booze News
Stone Distributing acquired by Hand Family Companies, ending its independent run.Great Divide Brewing sold to Wilding, parent company of Stem Ciders and Denver Beer Co.Founders Brewing now fully owned by Mahou San Miguel following complete acquisition.Anderson Valley Brewing changes hands again, sold to wine industry entrepreneur.Corona launches private island resort in Colombia offering unlimited Corona beer.Florida woman charged after allegedly stealing off-duty copâs car and attacking him with a phone.Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer
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Erica makes her triumphant return as the crew dives into hazy beers, questionable flavors, and whether bingo at breweries is a bold move or a buzzkill. Greg picks apart a beer with a wall of hops, Flex describes his beer like it came from a pharmacy, and Erica tries to survive a co-ed volleyball league full of 20-something savages. And Sacramento as a beer destination? Doubt it. Itâs good to be back.
Beers Weâre Drinking:
Greg is drinking Double Dry-Hopped Alien Church from Tired Hands Brewingâa hazy IPA with alien lizards on the can and a tropical punch to the face.Erica is sipping Slap and Tickle from Brewery Xâan herbal, melon-leaning IPA she only found because a BevMo guy mightâve been flirting.Flex is rocking Simcoe Traveling Scientist from Hop Butcherâa hazy pale ale that somehow tastes like pine, orange, and maybe Robitussin.Flex kicks things off with a hipster joke that somehow manages to be worse than circus peanuts. Erica settles back in like she never left, diving headfirst into chocolate debates, candy nostalgia, and the horror of being the âold oneâ on a volleyball team called the Glitter Hitters. Greg gets stuck on bingo at breweriesâare they fun, or just a red flag in disguise?âand everyone agrees music bingo might be the only acceptable form. Thereâs talk of trail mix obsessions, Sacramento truths, and how hard it is to jump once you hit your 40s. Also, Flex reveals his secret talent: reciting the alphabet backwards... for very Wisconsin reasons.
Booze News
Sierra Nevada cancels Beer Camp and OktoberfestâRIP adult day drinkingNew England beer sales are up, because variety is the spice of life (and beer)Willie Nelsonâs new tonic is THC-infused and alcohol-free⊠just like your weird uncleWisconsin man crashes his car, returns with a tractor, still gets arrestedErica: NeckNosh.com
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Welcome in, you beautiful beer nerds! This week, Flex brings the beer snobbery, Gregâs hotter than a sun-soaked stout, and Ericaâs fresh off the salty seas with snacks and hazies. Weâre talking beer mix-ups, birthday voicemails, blackout rage gallons, and how Flex is emotionally scarred by a mislabeled IPA. Thereâs also news on MobCraftâs comeback, Deliriumâs shipping spree, and a Florida man story thatâs peak Florida. Grab your pretzel necklace and letâs party like itâs the Pink Ponyâjust, yâknow, with less fire.
Beers Weâre Drinking:
Greg cracks open Keeping Time from WeldWerksâa hazy that started rough but warmed up nicely.Erica sips Shred-Head from Evergreen Brewingâsent straight from PA with pretzels and passion fruit vibes.Flex breaks out Citra Cream from Phase Threeâa pillowy, tropical cream bomb heâd hook up to his water fountain if he could.Flexâs beer snob moment at dinner ends with a bruised ego and a canceled pint, while Ericaâs kids are out here calling anything in a can âbeerâ like itâs totally normal. Greg relives a suspiciously clear âhazyâ that sent him down a spiral, and somehow everyone ends up bonding over beer trauma. The crew discovers the chaotic world of BORGsâblackout rage gallons are officially a thingâand Bostonâs St. Patrickâs Day scene might be even wilder than expected. Chew Your Beer checks in with birthday vibes and beer fest plans, and Greg casually drops that his nephew was born on 3:16 and is now destined to live in jorts and wrestling tees. And Flex mightâve found his dream life in Chicagoâs unlimited ice cream museum.
Booze News:
MobCraft Rises Again: New owners take a $160K gamble on Milwaukeeâs most inconsistent brewery.Canadaâs Presidential Pack: Moosehead sells out of their beer-a-day-for-four-years crateâbecause obviously.Delirium Dumps the Tank: 300,000 liters are en route to beat the tariff apocalypse.Florida Man Strikes Again: Drunk dude sets strip club on fire, adds a little... splash for the cops.Erica: NeckNosh.com
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Welcome in, thirsty people! Greg and Flex are back to quench your thirst for craft beer and questionable decision-making. This week, Greg takes a âtotally unplannedâ trip to San Francisco Beer Week (sure, buddy) and manages to turn a simple bay cruise into an elite-level beer smuggling operation. Flex holds down the fort with some delicious Wisconsin brews and a deep dive into why Sheboygan has an odd sheep obsession. Plus, weâve got booze news, terrible funeral director choices, and a heated (but not a baseball show) debate over the Dodgers.
Beers Weâre Drinking
Greg: Fog City Hazy IPA â San Francisco Brewing Co. â A hazy with surprise bitterness, aggressive carbonation, and a backstory involving a near beer flood.Flex: The King of Sheboygan â Young Blood Beer Co. â A juicy double hazy that flexes tropical flavors and zero bitternessâjust donât ask about the sheep.Gregâs âtotally not a beer tripâ to San Francisco somehow included Beer Week, a booze-filled bay cruise, and a questionable amount of beer smuggling. Flex, on the other hand, takes a deep dive into Sheboyganâs unexpected sheep obsessionâbecause, of course, Wisconsin.
Also, Greg stumbles upon an airport beer win, Flex crushes another stellar Wisconsin brew, and an old man with a PBR and a breakfast burrito might have life figured out better than all of us. Plus, thereâs a heated (but not a baseball show) debate over the Dodgers, and Greg nearly breaks his own brain trying to recall obscure â90s wrestling trivia.
Booze News
Georgia Distributors Throw a Fit â Small breweries want self-distribution, and big distributors arenât happy about it. Shocking.Texas Cracks Down on THC Drinks â The Lone Star State is trying to kill the buzzâliterally.Drunk Funeral Director Busted â A Minnesota man shows up sauced to pick up a body. Bold move.Drunkest & Soberest Colleges in America â BYU stays dry, while an unexpected school takes the top drunk honors.Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer
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Welcome in, you glorious beer guzzlers! Greg and Flex are back just in time for Saint Patrickâs Day with a fresh batch of beer-fueled nonsense. Greg drops a HUGE piece of industry news that he's been sitting on for weeks (seriously, the suspense was killing him). Flex reviews a hazy IPA so thick it should come with a spoon, and the guys dive into some questionable history facts (spoiler: Flex is just making things up at this point). Plus, weâve got craft beer hot takes, trivia victories, and a deep discussion on why Rolling Rock is⊠well, Rolling Rock.
Beers Weâre Drinking
Flex â Moon Fruit by Maplewood Brewing Co. A double dry-hopped IPA with big tropical vibes and a killer can design.Greg â Matamata by Fast Friends Beer Co. A hazy IPA loaded with New Zealand hops and a soft, juicy finish.Greg and his trivia crew, Prestige Worldwide (featuring the Silly Billies), won the Best of the Best trivia night, and heâs letting everyone know about it. Flex is developing his own Tongue Jobber comic strip. The guys make fun of breweries that insist on making their own Guinness alternatives, and Greg has some very strong opinions about it. We also learn about Gregâs recent trip to Malibu Brewing, where he enjoyed some new beers, fantastic weather, and apparently burnt end turkey. And weâve got St. Patricksâ Day Fun Facts!
And the biggest news of allâMonica and James have moved to Austin! Our favorite brewer duo has taken on new roles at Fast Friends Beer Co., and Greg finally gets to spill the details on what that means for the Austin beer scene. Spoiler: Itâs about to get real damn good.
Booze News
Monster Energyâs big mistake â They took a $130 million hit on their alcohol brands. Shocking, right?Tilray does it again â Revolver Brewingâs production is getting shut down and moved elsewhere. Another craft brewery bites the dust.Mexican beer prices are going up! â Thanks to a 25% tariff and an old legal agreement, your Modelo and Corona are about to get a little pricier.Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer
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Welcome to Craft Beer Republic! Greg is still recovering from a champagne-fueled blackout, Flex forgot he even had a podcast to record, and somehow, thereâs a hidden Smirnoff Ice lurking in Gregâs house, just waiting to ruin someoneâs day. The guys break down the math behind those too-good-to-be-true dollar pints, brainstorm ways to keep breweries alive (spoiler: trivia night is fine, but bingo might mean youâre doomed), and discuss why non-alcoholic beer had its best Dry January everâmuch to their disappointment.
Beers Weâre Drinking
Greg is drinking Congress Street IPA from Trillium Brewing Company.Flex is sipping on Off Season Imperial Hazy IPA from Three Sheeps Brewing Company.Episode Highlights
Greg survived (barely) a Champagne Around the World birthday party for Deb, and letâs just say champagne drunk is a special kind of drunk. There were spreadsheets involved (Flex was impressed), sideline bottles, surprise DoorDash deliveries, and an ungodly amount of bubbly consumed. The aftermath? A raging champagne headache and a desperate need for sweet potato fries. Meanwhile, Greg also made a highlystrategic Smirnoff Ice purchase, setting up a hidden ice attack on unsuspecting guests. The boys also dive into the fine art of brewery marketingâwhy collabs are the key, trivia is timeless, and why breweries throwing comedy nights might need to re-evaluate their business plan. Oh, and Flex flexes his ability to recite the alphabet backwards, just in case the need ever arises (Greg, on the other hand, does not have this talent).
Booze News:
đș Dry January Just Got Worse â Non-alcoholic beer claimed a record share of the grocery store market last month. Civilization is crumbling.đ Georgia Breweries May Finally Catch a Break â A new bill could open the door for self-distribution. About time?đ° Sapporoâs Regretful Beer Shopping Spree â Stone Brewingâs new owners just admitted they massively overpaid⊠again.đ Ravens Lineman Blows a .178 â At 6'6" and 360 lbs, this guy needed way more than âthree or four beersâ to get there.Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer
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Welcome in, thirsty friends! Greg went full beer tourist and drank his way through Austin, and heâs here to spill all the boozy details. Meanwhile Brewing served up his favorite beer of the tripâso good it forced him to break a years-long Untappd dry spell! Flex, on the other hand, is freezing his mustache off in the Midwest, sipping on a Toppling Goliath variety pack and confirming what we already knew: people on Untappd have no taste. The guys also dig into the absurdity of TSA screenings, the power of food truck barbecue, and the ongoing battle against Big Beerâs nonsense. Plus, why is Michelob Ultra so damn popular?
Beers Weâre Drinking
Greg â Meanwhile Brewing's Tender Robot. A gold medal winning hazy out of Austin.Flex â Toppling Goliath Pseudo Sue â the Nectarine Hop Variant, jammed with tangerine goodness.Greg went on a Valentine's weekend trip to Austin, which quickly turned into a full-blown beer pilgrimage. From Meanwhile Brewingâs award-winning haze to Zilker and Lazarus Brewing, it was one tasty stop after another. Flex, meanwhile, has been battling negative temperatures and living in a hoodie. The guys discuss TSAâs fascination with Gregâs âoversized packageâ and reminisce about the best airport snacks (Southwestâs Maui onion pretzels for the win). Greg also recounts a wedding night in Asheville that ended with gin-fueled regrets and a long nap on the cold bathroom floor. Meanwhile, Flex reveals his grandmaâs secret to beer drinking (spoiler: salt) and the guys dunk on Michelob Ultra drinkers.
Booze News (Revised)
Big Beer Strikes Again â Another craft brewery is calling out Molson Coors for some sneaky marketing. Havenât they learned their lesson from that $56 million lawsuit?Super Bowl Beer Sales Fumble â While the Chiefs took home the trophy, draft beer sales took a hit. But somehow, Michelob Ultra is thriving. We have questions.New DUI Limit Proposal: Will It Change Anything? â North Carolina wants to lower the legal limit to .05. But will it actually stop drunk drivers, or just ruin happy hour?Guamâs Most Honest Drunk Driver â When asked how much he had to drink, his answer was⊠refreshingly straightforward.Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer
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Greg and Flex are back, beers in hand, ready to talk about all the important thingsâlike how much Michelob Ultra dominated the Super Bowl (gross), why THC drinks might be too much for Flexâs delicate balance, and whether dropping $10K for $1 beers for life is a genius move or a financial disaster. Plus, Greg catches an old drinking buddy in the ultimate beer hypocrisy, and we dive into some truly ridiculous booze news, including yet another Japanese government worker losing sensitive data while drunk. Crack one open, because this oneâs a ride!
Beers Weâre Drinking
Greg â Frost Quake by Smog City Brewing â A hazy IPA with a surprising bitterness and a touch of old-school malt. Flex â Jinxproof Lager by Three Floyds Brewing â Crisp, crackery, and crushable with a touch of noble hops.Gregâs Super Bowl involved beer, Mario Kart, and absolutely zero emotional investment in either team. Flexâs was a mix of a sick kid, some pretzel nuggets, and the stunning realization that his dad might actually be a white Samuel L. Jackson. But the real shocker? Greg caught an old drinking buddy slamming a certain beer that they swore off years ago!
Flex also dabbled in some THC experimentation, confirming that 6mg is his sweet spot but 10mg had him straight-up wobbly. Greg, on the other hand, revisits a dispensary freebie that was so bad it tasted like pure regret. And just when you thought things couldnât get worse, we break down the tragic beer choices from Super Bowl Sunday (seriously, Michelob Ultra??).
Booze News:
Super Bowl Shotgun Showdown â Saquon Barkley just put on a beer-chugging clinic, but did he really finish it?$1 Beers for Life? â A brewery is offering lifetime $1 pintsâif youâre willing to shell out some serious cash first. Worth it? Letâs do the math.Super Bowl Beer Wars â The top-selling beer in Kansas City and Philly might surprise (and disappoint) you.Another Drunk Government Worker Loses Sensitive Files â When are they going to learn their lesson?Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer
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Welcome in, thirsty friends! Greg is back from his travels, Flex is deep into his late-night Instagram scroll addiction, and Brian is here proving once again that he might actually be related to Greg (which is both alarming and hilarious). This episode is packed with road trip beer adventures, brewery letdowns, and a deep dive into the tragic fate of expensive hype beers. Plus, weâve got some ridiculous Booze Newsâincluding an Arkansas law change that actually makes sense and a Florida story that is pure Florida Man energy. Grab a beer, sit back, and letâs get into it!
Beers Weâre Drinking
Greg & Brian are drinking Shadows of the Dead by Beer Zombies Brewing Co. Flex is sippon on Nemean, a triple IPA from Mortalis Brewing Co.Greg recounts his Vegas trip where he didnât step foot on the strip but did fall into the hype trap of Beer Zombies Brewing. Turns out, the can art is the best thing about them. Flex takes us on a journey of beer disappointment as he sips a $7 can that tastes like âjust fine.â Meanwhile, Brian shares tales of a Portland, Maine, beer trip so good that Deb had to buy an extra suitcase for the haul. Oh, and speaking of travel, Greg is heading to Austin, Flex is hitting up Minneapolis, and Brian is plotting a bourbon-fueled birthday bash in Louisville. Get ready, America.
Booze News
Arkansas Trying to Loosen Up â Lawmakers propose raising the stateâs max ABV limit from an embarrassing 5% to a respectable-ish 14%. Progress?Connecticutâs Buzzkill Bill â A new proposal would require alcohol cans to warn that drinking beer mightincrease cancer risks. Because nothing pairs better with a cold one than existential dread.Keeps Being Alaska â Lawmakers want to add even more alcohol warning signs in bars. Still wonât let you actually get drunk in one, though.AHA Splits from BA â The American Homebrewers Association is separating from the Brewers Association. Because nothing brings people together like arguing over bad homebrew.Florida Educators Gone Wild â A Florida principal and a teacher were arrested after repeatedly hosting underage drinking ragers⊠and making custom party t-shirts for them. Just Florida things.Follow us:
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Welcome to another frosty fresh episode of Craft Beer Republic! Greg is back from his globe-trotting adventures, Flex is still the Director of the Health Ministry (whatever that means), and we welcome the smartest beer drinker we know, Intern Brian, whoâs actually a real lawyerâunlike Gregâs pretend legal expertise. We break down Pringles' questionable decision to release Miller Lite Beer Can Chicken chips (Flex is already hoarding them) and, in a story that will make you cross your legs in sympathy, a Canadian man learns the hard way why you should always wear a belt in a bar fightâespecially in subzero temps. Oh, and thereâs beer. Lots of beer.
Beers Weâre Drinking
Greg and Brian are sipping on Wondrous Brewing's Gromky, a crisp West Coast Pilsner.Flex dives back into Phase Three Brewing with Velvet Vortex, a hazy double dry-hopped IPA.The squad samples El Segundoâs Spark Plug Light IPA, a 4% attempt at a sessionable IPA. Brian drinks it under protest, Greg wants his hops back, and Flex didnât miss a thing.Greg is fresh off a Bay Area beer pilgrimage, bringing back tales of pilsners, lagers, and his ongoing battle with TSA over confiscated cans. Flex makes a triumphant return to Phase Three Brewing after a two-year beer boycott, and Brian drops way too much legal knowledge on beer label laws. Speaking of legal nerdiness, the crew continues their deep dive into what breweries are actually required to print on their cans, uncovering why some beers list their ABV and others donât. Also, Greg debates his royal title in the Craft Beer Republic (King Greg? El Presidente? Supreme Overlord of the Haze?), and the gang somehow goes down a very passionate rabbit hole about onions.
Booze News
San Franciscoâs iconic Tornado Beer Bar is up for sale! Whoâs pitching in to buy it?IPAs continue their reign of terror, topping $2.27 billion in sales in 2024. Hazy vs. West Coastâwhoâs winning?Sapporo Stone Brewing is making cuts, axing employees and shutting down their e-commerce. No more beer or merch shipped to your door.Pringles drops a Miller Lite Beer Can Chicken flavor, and Flex is already clearing room in his pantry.A Canadian man learns the hard way that pants are important in sub-zero temps. The rest of us learnâŠwell, nothing, but we do laugh a lot.Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer
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Welcome in, craft beer lovers! This week, Greg and Flex are back with an episode that hits harder than a triple IPA after a long workday. Weâve got questionable road trips, big hearts (with a âtâ), and some hilarious revelations about drunk driving, pants removal, and the unsung heroes of beer-drinking adventures. Grab a cold one because this episode is one for the books.
Beers We're Drinking:
Greg dives into There Does Not Exist â Spore, a 6.8% hazy IPA thatâs all tropical vibes.Flex keeps it classic with Lakefront Brewing â Cream City Pale Ale, a retro amber pale ale.Greg shares his strategy for navigating the tap list at small breweries like There Does Not Exist, and Flex reminisces about a watermelon gose that deserves a comeback. The guys hilariously unpack the logistics of driving naked, and we raise a toast to the unsung heroes of drunken escapadesâthose friends who set us up with buckets, blankets, and couches when we needed it most. Plus, Greg and Flex dive into the big questions: where do beer drinkers want to buy their brews, and what can breweries do to get us to drink more? We need your answers!
Booze News:
Dogfish Head announces a 30-minute light IPA with only 95 calories. Can they really pack that much flavor into something so light? Stay tuned.Constellation Brands is raking in the cash as beer prices soar.Laguna Beach takes the title of DUI capital of California, thanks to its party-town vibes, endless drinking establishments, and tourists who can't resist.Police are on the hunt for a man who drove naked and drunk after a fight.Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer
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Welcome to Craft Beer Republic, we are excited to drink today! This week, Greg and Flex are keeping it intimate with candles, Kenny G, and Pliny the Elder. Whether itâs Greg battling California wildfires and weird strangers or Flex showing off his dog whisperer dad, this episode is one wild ride. Plus, we discover why Hard Mountain Dew is⊠a thing? Grab a drink and dive inâitâs a beer-fueled therapy session you donât want to miss!
Beers We're Drinking
Greg and Flex: Pliny the Elder by Russian River Brewing â A double IPA icon with crisp hops and a smooth 8% ABV thatâs dangerously crushable. Finally popping Flexâs Pliny cherry.
Greg and Flex sip on a West Coast classic while catching up on the absurdities of life. Gregâs been juggling California wildfires, power outages, and an awkward beer run that included plenty of Pliny and some questionable company. Flex shares memories of college cocktail disasters and explains why some beers are worth the hype (and others definitely arenât). Itâs a mix of chaos, beer, and laughs you wonât want to miss.
Booze News
Hydration? Nah. New Belgiumâs making a boozy Gatorade. Itâs 5% ABV and already questionable.Beer Dynasty Drama: The Leinenkugel family wants their brewery back, but Molson Coors says, âNah.âDew the Booze: Hard Mountain Dew is here, but Greg and Flex are having flashbacks to bad decisions.Philly Loves BYOB: Most Philly restaurants are BYOBâbecause why not pair that cheesesteak with your own stash?Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer
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Welcome in, beer lovers! This episode is anything but dryâbecause Dry January isn't welcome here! Greg, Flex, and Erica dive headfirst into hilarious conversations about wild animal encounters, disastrous brewery closures, awkward first dates, and the struggles of finding the perfect gift. Plus, they break down the latest Booze News and share their honest (and sometimes questionable) beer reviews. Itâs a sloppy, salty, and crunchy good time you wonât want to miss!
Beers Weâre Drinking:
Erica is repping Alaska with Rock, Paper, Citrus by Broken Tooth Brewing. A crisp pale ale with a splash of tangerine thatâs perfect for fighting bears or just chilling on a cruise.Greg dusts off Number Three by Other Half Brewing x Burial Beer. This West Coast IPA is rocking some aged piney danknessâbecause Greg forgot it existed.Greg kicks things off by firmly rejecting Dry January, while Erica proudly joins the anti-dry movement with her salty snacks. Erica shares stories about mountain lions casually roaming her neighborhood and teases an upcoming Alaskan cruise (with plans to challenge local drinking laws). Greg recounts the time he drunkenly chased a coyote in flip-flops, proving that liquid courage knows no bounds. Flex opens up about the struggle of holding in gas during the early days of datingâbecause nothing says romance like two-minute farts in the car. The crew also dives into the recent trend of brewery closures and debates the art of giving (and receiving) the perfect gift. Plus, Greg might have started a family revolution by boycotting holiday gift exchanges.
Booze News:
Cancer Warnings on Booze? The U.S. Surgeon General wants to slap cancer warnings on alcohol. Will that stop anyone? Yeah, right.Stone vs. Molson Coors: Molson Coors loses its appeal and now owes Stone Brewing $56 million. Plus interest. Ouch.Flexâs Mall Brewery is Blowing Up: Explorium Brewpub is taking over Good City Brewing, expanding beyond the mall and into Flexâs heart.Harpoon + Smuttynose Merger: Two New England breweries join forces to create Barrel One Collective. Worst. Merger. Name. Ever.Drunk Detective Frees Inmates: A hammered cop in Zambia accidentally frees 13 prisoners. Cheers to new beginnings?Erica: NeckNosh.com
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Welcome to the first episode of 2025! Greg, Flex, and Erica are here to fight the good fight against Dry January, bringing you a hotline to save beersâand lives. Erica shares wild stories from her epic Egypt and Abu Dhabi adventure, Flex faces off against some overzealous fireworks and an IPA hangover, and Greg dodges DIY disasters with his neighbors. Plus, pozole presents, beer-snob debates, and a voicemail so wild it could only come from Chew Your Beer. Letâs start the new year with laughter and liquid courage!
Beers Weâre Drinking
Greg: Nelsie by Monkish Brewing â Gregâs hazy pale ale is packed with Nelson Sauvin hops, tropical aromas, and a pillowy smooth finish. Flex: Terra Nelson by Drowned Lands Brewing â A triple hazy IPA with bright tropical notes and Sauvignon Blanc vibes. Flex calls it "Nelson perfection" despite the price tag.Erica: Schism by Lupulin Brewing â A bold black IPA with roasty bitterness, smoky undertones, and a lingering dankness.Dry January is the enemy, and the Craft Beer Republic hotline is here to help. Flex relives his chaotic holiday, from a four-beer hangover to a near-underwear brawl with New Yearâs fireworks enthusiasts. Erica takes us on a journey from the pyramids of Egypt to Eminem concerts in Abu Dhabiâcomplete with desperate Heineken beer-runs. Meanwhile, Greg shares tales of pozole-filled holidays, neighbors on a DIY rampage, and his ongoing fight to keep family visits under control and over inebriated. Itâs beer, laughs, and chaos to start the new year right.
Booze News
The most downloaded episode of 2024.Jimmy Carter: The president who saved craft beer with a homebrewing Hail Mary.PBR switches teams: Anheuser-Busch takes over brewing duties for the trashy lager.Hulk Hogan and WWE: The Real American Beer body slams into Monday Night Raw.Forbes gets weird: The âmust-tryâ IPAs list thatâs more recycled than a mixed six-pack.Erica: NeckNosh.com
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Welcome to the New Year chaos! Greg, Flex, and Mel are here to kick off 2025 with plenty of laughs, questionable resolutions, and beers that make us glad our tongues canât talk back. Flex reminds everyone why Wisconsin is the Fresh Coast (itâs real, he swears), Mel educates us on the dos and donâts of edibles at weddings, and Greg channels his inner David Attenborough during a stoned encounter with whales. Plus, theyâre petitioning to make 2025 the Year of the Gose, debating when craft beer really peaked, and roasting chestnutsâwell, metaphorically. Cheers to another year of beers, nonsense, and mildly useful advice!
Beers Weâre Drinking:
Mel: Chestnut Praline Imperial Ale by Southern Tier Brewing Co. â A buttery, praline-filled dessert beer that screams holidays and feels like a warm hug on a cold day.Greg: Short Lived Hazy IPA by MadeWest x Highland Park Brewing â Tropical juicy fruit vibes with a silky smooth mouthfeel that Greg calls the perfect California sipper.Flex: Fresh Coast Pale Ale by Three Sheeps Brewing â A light, crushable pale ale with bright citrus notes, perfect for any season.The gang dives into the nostalgia of the âgood old daysâ of 2019, arguing over the true peak of craft beer. Greg and Flex trade stories of hilariously high experiences with THC drinks, including a memorable balcony whale encounter that may or may not have been real. Mel reminisces about her edible misadventures at a wedding, where she learned the hard way to read the dosage warnings.
In a heartfelt New Yearâs brainstorm, they pledge to rekindle the camaraderie of the craft beer community, resolve to post on social media more often (no promises), and petition to make 2025 the year of the Gose. And in true CBR fashion, they somehow turn beer reviews into a conversation about roasted chestnuts, door decor, and why juicy IPAs should just be labeled correctly already.
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Craft breweries are closing faster than theyâre opening for the first timeâso much for new year optimism.A woman runs the New York City Marathon drunk. Goals?Castle Island Brewing rescues Cambridge Brewingâs IPâbecause good beer deserves a second chance.Diageo considers selling off P Diddyâs vodka. Uh, whoâs still drinking that?Follow us:
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Merry chaos, beer nerds! Greg, Flex, and Mel are back for a Christmas episode filled with hilarious rants, beer-fueled nostalgia, and just enough holiday cheer to keep the Grinches entertained. From cantaloupe debates to wrestling belt coolers, the crew dives headfirst into the absurdities of the season. Flex shares a Christmas beer thatâs as festive as his short shorts, Mel cries into boxed wine (again), and Greg realizes he might need to hit the lake with his new championship fanny pack. Itâs a holiday hangout full of bad movies, great beers, and questionable decisionsâcheers to that!
Beers We're Drinking
Greg: Love Hazy IPA by Almanac Brewing, bursting with cantaloupe and tropical vibes, this IPA supports a great causeâand Gregâs cantaloupe obsession.Mel: Everything Naughty by Ommegang Brewery, a smooth, caramel-forward blonde stout with festive vibes, but the white chocolate didnât RSVP.Flex: Christmas Ale by Abita Brewing, a malty holiday ale that looks great on the table, even if it tastes like liquid bread.The gang kicks off with a heated debate over the best Grinch (Jim Carrey vs TimothĂ©e Chalamet) and why long Christmas movies are the absolute worst. Mel celebrates her three-year CBR anniversary, reflecting on how far theyâve come⊠and how much boxed wine it took to get here. Flex proudly unveils the ultimate holiday giftâa championship belt fanny pack coolerâwhile Greg dreams of strapping one on for a day on the lake. Holiday drinking traditions get hilariously weird with Heineken, boxed wine, and the most questionable wrapping strategies youâve ever heard. Plus, Mel shares a wild dad story involving fake hockey players, proving that nothing says âMerry Christmasâ like a good J-ism.
Booze News
Brewers Association gets a new CEOâcan he save craft beer?Chuck Schumerâs âBubble Billâ might lower taxes for cider and mead.Enlightened Brewery in Milwaukee shuts its doors after 10 years.Budweiser kills RateBeerâRIP to another OG beer site.Follow us:
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Welcome to the holiday chaos! Greg and Flex are back with plenty of laughs, holiday traditions, and beers thatâll make you question your life choices. Flex shares how his kids are basically his beer sommeliers, picking out a beer that pairs perfectly with⊠Crocs? Gregâs beloved annual âDropping of the Yule Logâ returns, and yes, it still sounds like the most festive dump. Plus, an actual super hero gets arrested, Christmas train shenanigans, and a surprising list of brewery ingredients that no longer need government approval. Itâs a sleigh ride of stupidity, beer, and holiday spiritâho ho hops!
Beers We're Drinking:
Flex: Croc Couture by Little House Brewing Co. Flexâs kids picked this hazy IPA for its sparkly Croc can, but the beerâs maltiness left him on the fence.Greg: Fort Point Pale Ale by Trillium Brewing Co. A pricey pale ale that delivers citrus and mango vibes, but Greg questions if itâs $28-good.Flex dives into âDad Life Goalsâ by letting his kids pick beers at the liquor store based solely on their shiny cansâwhat could go wrong? Greg, meanwhile, brings back his favorite holiday tradition, the Dropping of the Yule Log, leaving listeners in tears over its unintentional bathroom noises. The guys get real about hyped breweries charging insane prices, the sexiness of affordable beer, and Gregâs surprising champagne fiasco that ended with Uber Eats saving the day. Meanwhile, Flex daydreams of getting arrested in a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle costume. Priorities.
Booze News:
TTB Gets Cool: Brewers no longer need approval to use ingredients like bananas, nuts, and rhubarbâless red tape, more beer.Goat Patch Takes Over Pikeâs Peak: Colorado Springsâ Goat Patch Brewing is acquiring Pikeâs Peak Brewing, turning schools into breweries and keeping things local.No Fun on the Train: A UK train company launches a low-alcohol beer campaign to stop people from getting shmammered mid-ride.Constellation Sells Svedka: Sazerac adds yet another booze brand to its ever-growing liquor empire.Batman Gets Booked: A man in a full Batman costume crashes his car, flees the scene, and fails sobriety testsâjustice was served.Drunk Driver Ratted Out by Mom: A 20-year-old claims heâs sober, but his own mom tells officers he canât even walk straight.Follow us:
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Welcome to Craft Beer Republic, where the beers are flowing and the stories are questionable! Gregâs kicking off the show from a two-week road trip with his priorities firmly set on beer and podcast gear (who needs clean clothes anyway?), while Flex brings the Thanksgiving drama, complete with late-start drinking and smoked turkey revelations. Meanwhile, Psycho Bear calls in with beer tips and maybe a murder plot, and Kentucky proves mules arenât meant for high-speed getaways. Grab a beer and buckle upâitâs chaos in a can!
Beers Weâre Drinking
Greg: Harmonic Energy by Radiant Beer Co. â A hazy pale ale with melon and tangerine vibes, right in Gregâs wheelhouse.Flex: Emperor Marlin by Evil Twin Brewing â A boozy quadruple IPA thatâs big, bold, and dangerously smooth.Greg kicks things off by proving his priorities are in order: podcast gear over clean clothes for his road trip. Flex dives into Thanksgiving tales of smoked turkey and late-drinking drama, while Greg shares the tragic saga of a $400 ham disaster and how a family pregnancy almost derailed the mimosa traditionâuntil a heroic champagne run saved the day. Psycho Bear calls in with beer wisdom, sass, and a potential murder plot, and the guys debate whether marriage is really just a lifelong effort to stop men from doing dumb things.
Booze News
Blackout Wednesday Fizzles: Draft beer sales continue to slide on the biggest bar night of the yearâare we losing our touch?Michelob Ultra Reigns Supreme: The top draft beer for the second year running⊠and itâs only 4.2% ABV.Stoli Files for Bankruptcy: Blame it on Russian interference, cyberattacks, or just bad luckâeither way, vodkaâs taking a hit.Man Drives Drunk to Police Station: Pro tip: donât show up to complain to the cops when your BAC is 0.22.Drunk Mule Escape: A Kentucky man tries to flee police at 15 mphâon a mule.Follow us:
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