Old Nation MI MI MI, a Pilsner That Tasted Like Hot Dog Water and Grocery Store Bribes in "Hot Dog Water Flavored Beer"
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In Batch 504 of Craft Beer Republic, Greg drinks a once-a-year triple IPA from Old Nation Brewing, thanks to listener Andrew, and Flex co-signs every sip. A listener email about a pilsner that tasted like hot dog water starts a boiled vs. grilled hot dog debate, Flex shares how frozen pizza reps used to court him at the grocery store, and Greg relives an original Four Loko night he barely remembers.
A Pilsner That Tasted Like Hot Dog WaterListener Eric from Chicago writes in about a pilsner at a small Illinois brewery around 2018 that tasted exactly like the water left in the pot after boiling hot dogs. The bartender blamed the minerality of the water profile, and Eric finished half out of stubbornness.
That turns into a hot dog debate. Flex loves a boiled dog with American cheese in the bun and double ketchup. Greg wants his on the grill with mustard and onions.
This Week's Obscure Beer TermFlex brings an archaic, playful term for a particularly strong or good ale, which describes Greg's triple IPA perfectly.
Frozen Pizza BribesA federal indictment accuses former Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits executives of a nearly decade-long scheme bribing California grocery alcohol buyers. That reminds Flex of his early days as a frozen foods manager in Wisconsin, when a pizza rep handed him a stack of free pizza coupons and VIP tickets to Italian Fest for a better spot. Karma came when someone at one of his parties stole the coupons.
The Original Four LokoFour Loko's maker is exploring a sale that could value the brand around $400 million. Greg remembers the original caffeinated Four Loko: one at a soccer game, then pitchers of beer, then no memory of the drive home, though he somehow set his coffee maker and alarm for a 3:30 a.m. news shift.
More Craft Beer NewsGeorge Clooney, Rande Gerber and Mike Meldman launch an NA beer brand called Crazy Mountain. Tilray acquires BrewDog's U.S. assets, including the Columbus brewery and beer hotel. And a Florida man gets a DUI on a golf cart after his wife falls off on the way home from a day of clubbing.
Beers We're Drinking
Greg: Old Nation Brewing MI MI MIGreg is drinking MI MI MI from Old Nation Brewing, a 10.08% triple IPA released once a year that he says drinks like liquid peach rings, with mango, peach and a hint of pineapple. Flex, who once bought out a grocery store shelf of it, co-signs the hell out of that.
Listen to Craft Beer Republic: Hot Dog Water Flavored BeerBatch 504 of Craft Beer Republic features Old Nation Brewing, a hot dog water pilsner, frozen pizza bribes, Four Loko, Crazy Mountain NA beer and Tilray's BrewDog deal. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app!
In Batch 504 of Craft Beer Republic, Greg drinks a once-a-year triple IPA from Old Nation Brewing, thanks to listener Andrew, and Flex co-signs every sip. A listener email about a pilsner that tasted like hot dog water starts a boiled vs. grilled hot dog debate, Flex shares how frozen pizza reps used to court him at the grocery store, and Greg relives an original Four Loko night he barely remembers.
A Pilsner That Tasted Like Hot Dog WaterListener Eric from Chicago writes in about a pilsner at a small Illinois brewery around 2018 that tasted exactly like the water left in the pot after boiling hot dogs. The bartender blamed the minerality of the water profile, and Eric finished half out of stubbornness.
That turns into a hot dog debate. Flex loves a boiled dog with American cheese in the bun and double ketchup. Greg wants his on the grill with mustard and onions.
This Week's Obscure Beer TermFlex brings an archaic, playful term for a particularly strong or good ale, which describes Greg's triple IPA perfectly.
Frozen Pizza BribesA federal indictment accuses former Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits executives of a nearly decade-long scheme bribing California grocery alcohol buyers. That reminds Flex of his early days as a frozen foods manager in Wisconsin, when a pizza rep handed him a stack of free pizza coupons and VIP tickets to Italian Fest for a better spot. Karma came when someone at one of his parties stole the coupons.
The Original Four LokoFour Loko's maker is exploring a sale that could value the brand around $400 million. Greg remembers the original caffeinated Four Loko: one at a soccer game, then pitchers of beer, then no memory of the drive home, though he somehow set his coffee maker and alarm for a 3:30 a.m. news shift.
More Craft Beer NewsGeorge Clooney, Rande Gerber and Mike Meldman launch an NA beer brand called Crazy Mountain. Tilray acquires BrewDog's U.S. assets, including the Columbus brewery and beer hotel. And a Florida man gets a DUI on a golf cart after his wife falls off on the way home from a day of clubbing.
Beers We're Drinking
Greg: Old Nation Brewing MI MI MIGreg is drinking MI MI MI from Old Nation Brewing, a 10.08% triple IPA released once a year that he says drinks like liquid peach rings, with mango, peach and a hint of pineapple. Flex, who once bought out a grocery store shelf of it, co-signs the hell out of that.
Listen to Craft Beer Republic: Hot Dog Water Flavored BeerBatch 504 of Craft Beer Republic features Old Nation Brewing, a hot dog water pilsner, frozen pizza bribes, Four Loko, Crazy Mountain NA beer and Tilray's BrewDog deal. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app!