Blue Owl Tropical Brut, a PB&J Sour From The Brewing Projekt and the Top 30 California Breweries
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In Batch 465 of Craft Beer Republic, Greg and Flex accidentally show up with sours, including a PB&J sour that tastes like the real thing. Greg gets VIP treatment at Topa Topa's 10th anniversary party, listener Vanessa goes hunting for Flex at the wrong Eagle Park, Flex apologizes to a brewery after blaming its beer for what Tex-Mex trail mix did to his palate, and a ranking of California's top 30 breweries gets some reactions.
VIP at Topa Topa's 10th AnniversaryTopa Topa Brewing put Greg on the VIP list for its 10th anniversary party, and he had to ask what that meant. The answer was two free beers each, which he spent on the 10th anniversary West Coast IPA and an all-Nelson single hop IPA.
The Hunt for FlexListener Vanessa and her husband went looking for Flex at Eagle Park on a Monday, but they went to the downtown Milwaukee location instead of the Muskego one. The bartender had no idea who Flex was, and Vanessa called in to ask where he was.
Flex's Apology to 4 HandsFlex owes 4 Hands Brewing an apology for trashing a Voltron can the week before. The next can was much better, and he's convinced Tex-Mex trail mix from Target wrecked his palate between shows.
Where Craft Beer Is Cheaper Than WaterVanessa confirmed that Milwaukee four-packs really are $10 to $12. Flex's brother-in-law noticed a 12-pack of alcoholic Topo Chico costs the same as the non-alcoholic version, which makes the booze free.
Chew Runs Into Friends at the Savannah BananasChew Your Beer calls in about his kids' graduations and a Savannah Bananas game in Anaheim, where he ran into Coley and Nick in the crowd.
Craft Beer NewsTriton Beverage Group acquires Cape Cod Beer, and Wilding Brands adds Denver's Station 26. The Brewers Association adds new styles to its guidelines, including Mexican-style light lager, Mexican-style amber lager, Czech-style amber and dark lagers, and West Coast-style pilsner. A ranking of the top 30 breweries in California puts Russian River first and Monkish second, and Greg and Flex have opinions about Ballast Point making the list.
Beers We're Drinking
Greg: Blue Owl Brewing Tropical BrutGreg is drinking Tropical Brut from Blue Owl Brewing, a 6.7% passion fruit and pink guava sour with a dry, Brut-like finish that he calls deliciously tart on a hot day.
Flex: The Brewing Projekt Ooey Gooey GuyFlex is drinking Ooey Gooey Guy from The Brewing Projekt in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, a 5.93% PB&J sour with Concord grape, blackberry and peanut that tastes exactly like a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.
Listen to Craft Beer Republic: Wisconsin: Where the Alcohol is Cheaper than WaterBatch 465 of Craft Beer Republic features Blue Owl Brewing, The Brewing Projekt, Topa Topa Brewing, Eagle Park, cheap Midwest beer, new Brewers Association styles and the top 30 California breweries. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app!
In Batch 465 of Craft Beer Republic, Greg and Flex accidentally show up with sours, including a PB&J sour that tastes like the real thing. Greg gets VIP treatment at Topa Topa's 10th anniversary party, listener Vanessa goes hunting for Flex at the wrong Eagle Park, Flex apologizes to a brewery after blaming its beer for what Tex-Mex trail mix did to his palate, and a ranking of California's top 30 breweries gets some reactions.
VIP at Topa Topa's 10th AnniversaryTopa Topa Brewing put Greg on the VIP list for its 10th anniversary party, and he had to ask what that meant. The answer was two free beers each, which he spent on the 10th anniversary West Coast IPA and an all-Nelson single hop IPA.
The Hunt for FlexListener Vanessa and her husband went looking for Flex at Eagle Park on a Monday, but they went to the downtown Milwaukee location instead of the Muskego one. The bartender had no idea who Flex was, and Vanessa called in to ask where he was.
Flex's Apology to 4 HandsFlex owes 4 Hands Brewing an apology for trashing a Voltron can the week before. The next can was much better, and he's convinced Tex-Mex trail mix from Target wrecked his palate between shows.
Where Craft Beer Is Cheaper Than WaterVanessa confirmed that Milwaukee four-packs really are $10 to $12. Flex's brother-in-law noticed a 12-pack of alcoholic Topo Chico costs the same as the non-alcoholic version, which makes the booze free.
Chew Runs Into Friends at the Savannah BananasChew Your Beer calls in about his kids' graduations and a Savannah Bananas game in Anaheim, where he ran into Coley and Nick in the crowd.
Craft Beer NewsTriton Beverage Group acquires Cape Cod Beer, and Wilding Brands adds Denver's Station 26. The Brewers Association adds new styles to its guidelines, including Mexican-style light lager, Mexican-style amber lager, Czech-style amber and dark lagers, and West Coast-style pilsner. A ranking of the top 30 breweries in California puts Russian River first and Monkish second, and Greg and Flex have opinions about Ballast Point making the list.
Beers We're Drinking
Greg: Blue Owl Brewing Tropical BrutGreg is drinking Tropical Brut from Blue Owl Brewing, a 6.7% passion fruit and pink guava sour with a dry, Brut-like finish that he calls deliciously tart on a hot day.
Flex: The Brewing Projekt Ooey Gooey GuyFlex is drinking Ooey Gooey Guy from The Brewing Projekt in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, a 5.93% PB&J sour with Concord grape, blackberry and peanut that tastes exactly like a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.
Listen to Craft Beer Republic: Wisconsin: Where the Alcohol is Cheaper than WaterBatch 465 of Craft Beer Republic features Blue Owl Brewing, The Brewing Projekt, Topa Topa Brewing, Eagle Park, cheap Midwest beer, new Brewers Association styles and the top 30 California breweries. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app!