Lord Hobo Brewing and Lone Pine Brewing are preparing to shift production to Isle Brewers Guild in Rhode Island, adding another example to the growing trend of contract brewing in the craft beer industry. Craft Beer Republic also covers New Belgium Brewing bringing back the original Fat Tire recipe, Michelob Ultra becoming the top draft beer on Cinco de Mayo, and Boston Beer Company launching 15% ABV “electric coolers” in glow-in-the-dark plastic light bulb containers. The ep

Craft Beer Podcast: Stone Brewing Acquisition, World Beer Cup Winners, and Industry Shakeups A new episode of the Craft Beer Republic podcast is now live, covering some of the biggest stories in the craft beer industry right now, including the Stone Brewing acquisition, World Beer Cup results, and the return of 21st Amendment to distribution. This week’s episode, titled “Flex vs Corporate Beer Lady,” mixes major beer industry news with the kind of real-world brewery and beer

A new episode of Craft Beer Republic is out now, and this one hits a little bit of everything. Flex officially ends his sober streak, Greg gets called out by a listener for being a “beer snob,” and somehow the conversation lands on cheap beers at The Masters and beer made from chewed corn. If you’re into craft beer podcasts , honest beer reviews, and the kind of conversations that feel like they’re happening at your local brewery, this episode delivers. Flex Breaks His Strea

The latest episode of Craft Beer Republic covers a little bit of everything happening in the world of craft beer right now, including beer pricing, off-flavors, brewery news, and even where to find the cheapest beer at MLB stadiums. Flex checks in at 41 days sober but still manages to steer the conversation, while Greg takes a shot on a hyped craft beer four-pack that doesn’t deliver the way he hoped. Steph joins the episode from Utah with a barrel-aged sour she’s been holdin

A new episode of the Craft Beer Republic podcast is out, and Greg and Flex are back talking about hazy IPAs, weird beer finds, and the occasional gamble that comes with buying random craft beer off the shelf. Episode “Beer Rummage Sale” starts with Greg opening Electric Limbs Hazy IPA from Beachwood Brewing , a 6.7% hazy IPA brewed with Mosaic and Citra hops. What should have been a safe craft beer pick quickly turns into a conversation about strange carbonation, missing ar

The latest episode of the Craft Beer Republic craft beer podcast is here, and this one covers everything from hazy IPA to bizarre bar shots and major craft beer industry news.

The latest episode of Craft Beer Republic is live, and this one has everything: bad beer, worse decisions, and a Florida man who took “one beer” to a whole new level. In “Barely Fermented and Fully Engulfed,” a listener calls in with a story about the worst brewery experience he’s ever had, featuring barely fermented beer and a lineup where every style somehow tasted the same. That leads to a conversation about terrible brewery names, unforgettable logos, and a ferret desig

A new episode of the Craft Beer Republic podcast is live, and Greg and Flex are once again doing the hard work no one asked for: ongoing game day beer research . This week’s episode lines up perfectly with Super Bowl season, featuring a game-day-ready beer, questionable snack rankings, and a lot of discussion that starts reasonable and then drifts exactly where you’d expect. The guys crack open the same beer for once, a crushable American pilsner that fits squarely into Supe

The latest episode of the Craft Beer Republic podcast starts the same way a lot of good nights do: solid music, a great beer, and zero intention of talking about medieval units of measurement. Somehow, it ends with both hosts agreeing that carrying a dead snake might be a viable legal strategy, and that mugs are objectively the worst way to drink beer. This week, Greg and Flex cover a wide stretch of craft beer territory, from hazy IPAs and disco ball cans to beer horror sto

A new episode of the Craft Beer Republic podcast is live, and it starts with a bold move at the bottle shop. Flex lets his kids pick the beer, which leads to a very pink can, an extra pale ale, and a reminder that good craft beer doesn’t need to be an IPA to be worth drinking. The episode moves through listener messages, official beer research conducted outdoors, and a discussion about bottle shops, pricing, and why some spots are worth going out of your way for. There’s als

Each holiday season brings its own traditions — familiar stories, warm rooms, and a drink shared by the fire. This year, Craft Beer Republic is proud to introduce a new holiday tradition with the release of ’Twas the Drunk Before Christmas , a fully produced Christmas story created especially for craft beer fans. Unlike a typical craft beer podcast episode, ’Twas the Drunk Before Christmas is presented as a complete holiday audio story. Inspired by the structure and tone of

The holidays are officially here, which means Flex is out sick, Erica jumps in, and Craft Beer Republic is rolling straight into the season with beer, stories, and the kind of holiday chaos only a good craft beer podcast can deliver. In this episode, Greg finally completes his annual hunt for Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale , the classic West Coast holiday beer that somehow only needs two cans to feel like Christmas. Erica brings her own Sierra Nevada winter lager , along wit

New episode of Craft Beer Republic is live! If you thought Untappd couldn’t get any weirder, think again. The beer-rating app that once united hopheads everywhere has officially… diversified. And by diversified, we mean people are now rating Diet Pepsi and Coke Zero like they’re barrel-aged stouts. Yeah. We said it. Untappd, it’s not just for beer anymore. In this week’s episode, Flex takes the reins while Greg reports live from his new favorite architectural landmark — a S

There’s a fine line between a smoothie and a beer… and Greg might’ve just crossed it. This week on Craft Beer Republic , Greg unearths a mystery beer from the depths of his fridge while Flex, in true Flex fashion, shows up prepared and ready to judge. Listener Jay drops some major intel on where to find Russian River treasures like Blind Pig and the rest of those barrel-aged “-ification” beauties hiding at Whole Foods and Total Wine. Of course, it wouldn’t be a CBR episode wi

We’ve got a new pour ready for your ears: Batch 483 – Hot Wings, Cold Regrets is live now from the Craft Beer Republic Podcast! Greg’s back with a working voice and a guilty conscience after drinking a beer from the 14 Cannons naughty list. Flex is out here cleaning his coffee maker like an adult and sharing vinegar tips that weirdly check out. Friend-of-the-show Otter nearly punches Greg into trying a West Coast IPA, and the hunt for Dad Strength Beer hits a wall—again. Thi

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