Russian River Row 2 Hill 56, Red Rock Secale and Natty Light's Spent Grain Fertilizer in "Have Your Way with a Beer"
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In Batch 505 of Craft Beer Republic, Steph of the Utah Brewers Guild and Beer Nerd Radio joined Greg and Flex with one of her all-time favorite beers, a barrel-aged doppelbock from Red Rock Brewing. Greg gets into a Dodgers vs. Giants argument with a San Francisco Uber driver, Flex launches a beer guild with his goldfish as its first member, and Natty Light turns spent grain into lawn fertilizer.
A Dodgers Fan in a Giants Fan's UberOn a work trip to San Francisco on the day of the Giants' home opener, Greg's Uber driver spent five or six minutes raving about the Giants before Greg asked if now was a good time to mention he's from LA. The trash talk went both ways the rest of the ride, including the driver's claim that he was at Kobe's last game, in Sacramento.
How Many Breweries Does Idaho Have?Greg, Flex and Steph take the over and under on breweries in Idaho, after joking the state only has potatoes. The answer is 53.
Gross Beer Origin Stories: Beard BeerThe gross origin story this week is Rogue's Beard Beer, fermented with yeast harvested from the brewmaster's beard. Flex would try it. Steph passes, and Greg was a maybe until Flex explained what lives in beards.
Flex's Beer Guild and a Goldfish Named SurvivorFlex unofficially launches his beer guild, and its first member is Survivor, the family goldfish won at a $10 ring toss at the Franklin Festival in 2021. Survivor got the name by being the only one of two fair goldfish to live through the first night in a vase, and Flex already has backyard memorial plans for whenever the day comes.
Craft Beer NewsSt. Patrick's Day landed on a Tuesday and still lifted draft beer volume 35.5% year over year. During March Madness, Busch Light, Guinness and Blue Moon were the big winners. Firestone Walker acquired the full U.S. rights to Trumer Pils and is moving production to Paso Robles, and BrewDog went from a reported 2 billion pound valuation to having its assets bought for about 41 million pounds.
Natural Light launched a lawn fertilizer made from spent brewing grain, sold in 64-ounce bags for $15. Steph points out that most breweries already donate spent grain to farms, and the Brewers Association wants a tax break for it. And the Giants' $55 9-9-9 challenge box turns out to be nine mini hot dogs and one 24-ounce can split into nine small cups.
Beers We're Drinking
Greg: Russian River Brewing Row 2 Hill 56Greg is drinking Row 2 Hill 56 from Russian River Brewing, a 5.4% single hop pale ale made with 100% Simcoe that's so light and crushable he drank half of it before the show.
Steph: Red Rock Brewing SecaleSteph is drinking a 2021 bottle of Secale from Red Rock Brewing, an 8.5% rye barrel-aged doppelbock that's caramelly, malty and whiskey forward, and one of her favorite beers of all time.
Listen to Craft Beer Republic: Have Your Way with a BeerBatch 505 of Craft Beer Republic features Steph with Russian River Brewing, Red Rock Brewing, Firestone Walker, Trumer Pils, BrewDog, Natty Light's fertilizer and a goldfish named Survivor. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app!
In Batch 505 of Craft Beer Republic, Steph of the Utah Brewers Guild and Beer Nerd Radio joined Greg and Flex with one of her all-time favorite beers, a barrel-aged doppelbock from Red Rock Brewing. Greg gets into a Dodgers vs. Giants argument with a San Francisco Uber driver, Flex launches a beer guild with his goldfish as its first member, and Natty Light turns spent grain into lawn fertilizer.
A Dodgers Fan in a Giants Fan's UberOn a work trip to San Francisco on the day of the Giants' home opener, Greg's Uber driver spent five or six minutes raving about the Giants before Greg asked if now was a good time to mention he's from LA. The trash talk went both ways the rest of the ride, including the driver's claim that he was at Kobe's last game, in Sacramento.
How Many Breweries Does Idaho Have?Greg, Flex and Steph take the over and under on breweries in Idaho, after joking the state only has potatoes. The answer is 53.
Gross Beer Origin Stories: Beard BeerThe gross origin story this week is Rogue's Beard Beer, fermented with yeast harvested from the brewmaster's beard. Flex would try it. Steph passes, and Greg was a maybe until Flex explained what lives in beards.
Flex's Beer Guild and a Goldfish Named SurvivorFlex unofficially launches his beer guild, and its first member is Survivor, the family goldfish won at a $10 ring toss at the Franklin Festival in 2021. Survivor got the name by being the only one of two fair goldfish to live through the first night in a vase, and Flex already has backyard memorial plans for whenever the day comes.
Craft Beer NewsSt. Patrick's Day landed on a Tuesday and still lifted draft beer volume 35.5% year over year. During March Madness, Busch Light, Guinness and Blue Moon were the big winners. Firestone Walker acquired the full U.S. rights to Trumer Pils and is moving production to Paso Robles, and BrewDog went from a reported 2 billion pound valuation to having its assets bought for about 41 million pounds.
Natural Light launched a lawn fertilizer made from spent brewing grain, sold in 64-ounce bags for $15. Steph points out that most breweries already donate spent grain to farms, and the Brewers Association wants a tax break for it. And the Giants' $55 9-9-9 challenge box turns out to be nine mini hot dogs and one 24-ounce can split into nine small cups.
Beers We're Drinking
Greg: Russian River Brewing Row 2 Hill 56Greg is drinking Row 2 Hill 56 from Russian River Brewing, a 5.4% single hop pale ale made with 100% Simcoe that's so light and crushable he drank half of it before the show.
Steph: Red Rock Brewing SecaleSteph is drinking a 2021 bottle of Secale from Red Rock Brewing, an 8.5% rye barrel-aged doppelbock that's caramelly, malty and whiskey forward, and one of her favorite beers of all time.
Listen to Craft Beer Republic: Have Your Way with a BeerBatch 505 of Craft Beer Republic features Steph with Russian River Brewing, Red Rock Brewing, Firestone Walker, Trumer Pils, BrewDog, Natty Light's fertilizer and a goldfish named Survivor. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app!