Steph Returns: Upland Teddy Bear Kisses, Bissell Brothers and the Top 50 Craft Breweries in "IPA Dorks"
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In Batch 458 of Craft Beer Republic, Steph, executive director of the Utah Brewers Guild, is back and accuses Flex of swishing his 12% bourbon barrel-aged stout, which Flex denies at length. Greg brags about his taco guy, all three admit they drink less beer than a beer podcast should, and the list of the top 50 U.S. craft brewing companies gets some reactions.
Did Flex Swish His Stout?Flex's youngest daughter picked out Teddy Bear Kisses from Upland Brewing for the cute bear on the can. When Flex took a big sip, Steph called it a swish, and Flex spent the rest of the show insisting he was just letting out air.
The Taco Guy DebateGreg's winery holds its pickup party in Malibu with an ocean view and a taco guy, which leads to Greg explaining that he has his own taco guy for parties. Steph and Flex do not have taco guys, and they have some feelings about it.
Beer Festival StoriesSteph is planning the Great Beer Mashup in Salt Lake City, where the brewers pour their own beer instead of volunteers. The crew swaps stories about volunteer pourers getting grilled by IPA dorks about hops they didn't choose, and a local fest where nobody knew they were pouring full glasses of Pliny the Elder.
Craft Beer NewsA Los Angeles craft distillery sues New York over direct-to-consumer shipping rules. Steph says Florida and Texas are fighting for self-distribution, and Colorado caps liquor sales at 36 grocery stores. The Brewers Association tells the Copyright Office that music licensing fees are pushing taprooms to drop live music, which reminds Greg of Wiley queuing Careless Whisper on repeat at a bar from his house.
In the 2024 ranking of the top 50 U.S. craft brewing companies by volume, Yuengling is first, followed by Boston Beer Company and Sierra Nevada, with Athletic Brewing at eighth.
Beers We're Drinking
Flex: Upland Brewing Teddy Bear KissesFlex is drinking Teddy Bear Kisses from Upland Brewing in Bloomington, Indiana, a 12% bourbon barrel-aged imperial stout with cacao and hazelnut that's sweet, chocolatey and not boozy at all.
Steph: Bohemian Brewery KolschSteph is drinking a Kolsch from Bohemian Brewery in Salt Lake City, a crispy, traditional Kolsch with no coffee in it.
Greg: Bissell Brothers Here's to Feeling Good All the TimeGreg is drinking Here's to Feeling Good All the Time from Bissell Brothers in Portland, Maine, a 7.8% double IPA that's dank and piney, but a little too malty for Greg.
Listen to Craft Beer Republic: IPA DorksBatch 458 of Craft Beer Republic features Steph with Upland Brewing, Bohemian Brewery, Bissell Brothers, the Utah Brewers Guild, beer festivals and the top 50 craft brewing companies. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app!
In Batch 458 of Craft Beer Republic, Steph, executive director of the Utah Brewers Guild, is back and accuses Flex of swishing his 12% bourbon barrel-aged stout, which Flex denies at length. Greg brags about his taco guy, all three admit they drink less beer than a beer podcast should, and the list of the top 50 U.S. craft brewing companies gets some reactions.
Did Flex Swish His Stout?Flex's youngest daughter picked out Teddy Bear Kisses from Upland Brewing for the cute bear on the can. When Flex took a big sip, Steph called it a swish, and Flex spent the rest of the show insisting he was just letting out air.
The Taco Guy DebateGreg's winery holds its pickup party in Malibu with an ocean view and a taco guy, which leads to Greg explaining that he has his own taco guy for parties. Steph and Flex do not have taco guys, and they have some feelings about it.
Beer Festival StoriesSteph is planning the Great Beer Mashup in Salt Lake City, where the brewers pour their own beer instead of volunteers. The crew swaps stories about volunteer pourers getting grilled by IPA dorks about hops they didn't choose, and a local fest where nobody knew they were pouring full glasses of Pliny the Elder.
Craft Beer NewsA Los Angeles craft distillery sues New York over direct-to-consumer shipping rules. Steph says Florida and Texas are fighting for self-distribution, and Colorado caps liquor sales at 36 grocery stores. The Brewers Association tells the Copyright Office that music licensing fees are pushing taprooms to drop live music, which reminds Greg of Wiley queuing Careless Whisper on repeat at a bar from his house.
In the 2024 ranking of the top 50 U.S. craft brewing companies by volume, Yuengling is first, followed by Boston Beer Company and Sierra Nevada, with Athletic Brewing at eighth.
Beers We're Drinking
Flex: Upland Brewing Teddy Bear KissesFlex is drinking Teddy Bear Kisses from Upland Brewing in Bloomington, Indiana, a 12% bourbon barrel-aged imperial stout with cacao and hazelnut that's sweet, chocolatey and not boozy at all.
Steph: Bohemian Brewery KolschSteph is drinking a Kolsch from Bohemian Brewery in Salt Lake City, a crispy, traditional Kolsch with no coffee in it.
Greg: Bissell Brothers Here's to Feeling Good All the TimeGreg is drinking Here's to Feeling Good All the Time from Bissell Brothers in Portland, Maine, a 7.8% double IPA that's dank and piney, but a little too malty for Greg.
Listen to Craft Beer Republic: IPA DorksBatch 458 of Craft Beer Republic features Steph with Upland Brewing, Bohemian Brewery, Bissell Brothers, the Utah Brewers Guild, beer festivals and the top 50 craft brewing companies. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app!