Non-alcoholic beer keeps taking up more space in the beer industry, apple-flavored beer sales are climbing, and Garage Beer is joining the apple beer trend. The new Craft Beer Republic episode, "Fish Tank Beer," also gets into Lawson's new NA IPA, a non-alcoholic Leinenkugel's Summer Shandy, an oyster stout that tastes suspiciously like pet-store fish water, and a Florida traffic stop involving 34 open White Claw cans. Non-Alcoholic Beer Keeps Expanding Molson Coors is prepar

Stone Brewing's production exit from Escondido, the ongoing sale of Rogue Ales intellectual property, a unionization effort at the Sam Adams Boston Brewery, and a $10 million gold discovery beneath a former brewery lead the latest Craft Beer Republic episode. Greg and Flex also get into changes at 14 Cannons, a particularly unusual beer origin story, and two IPA reviews. The new episode, "Bad Beer, Great Wi-Fi," pairs current craft beer industry news with a look at Bitrate Fl

Craft Beer Republic's new episode, "Band-Aid Beer Science," covers the 2026 Goose Island Bourbon County lineup, a 160-year-old stash of Guinness recovered from a shipwreck, and the arrival of a non-alcoholic Pumpkinhead. Greg and Flex also get into Jester King's smoky mushroom beer, while a questionable can from Brewery X turns into an impromptu beer experiment. Goose Island Bourbon County 2026 Goes to Dessert Goose Island's 2026 Bourbon County lineup is part of this week's c

Major Craft Beer Stories This Week Several notable craft beer stories surfaced this week, including Deschutes Brewery ending production of Costco's Kirkland Signature beers, New Belgium bringing back its Voodoo Ranger Tanker Tour, and Denver's Copper Kettle Brewing asking customers for help covering the costs of closing its taproom. The latest episode of Craft Beer Republic also explores Alaska's unique brewery drinking laws while reviewing new beers from Tarantula Hill Brewi

Another difficult week for craft beer Ballast Point is closing another taproom, Untitled Art is ending operations after nearly a decade, and Anchor Brewing continues inching toward what could finally be a return. Those stories headline this week's craft beer news and set the stage for the latest episode of Craft Beer Republic. Greg and Flex also compare brewery road trips, review two collaboration IPAs, revisit one of the strangest beers ever brewed, and somehow end up talkin

Craft Beer News: Brewery Acquisitions, Stadium Beer Sales, and Tilray's World Cup Promotion The latest episode of Craft Beer Republic covers several notable stories across the craft beer industry, including Atwater Brewery returning to its former owner, Iowa State expanding alcohol sales at athletic events, and Tilray launching a World Cup promotion centered around free beer. Greg and Flex also review beers from Fidens Brewing and Definitive Brewing while sharing stories from

Lost Coast Brewing Enters the Market After Nearly Four Decades One of California's longest-running craft breweries could soon have new ownership. During this week's Craft Beer Republic episode, Greg and Flex discuss news that Lost Coast Brewing founder Barbara Groom is seeking a buyer as she prepares for retirement after leading the Eureka brewery for 37 years. Lost Coast Brewing opened its original brewpub in 1989 before expanding into a 75,000-square-foot production brewery

Double Dry Hopped Pliny, New Glarus, and Mug Club Ideas Take Center Stage The latest episode of Craft Beer Republic covers a mix of craft beer travel, notable beer releases, and beer industry stories. Flex reports back from a visit to New Glarus Brewing in Wisconsin, while Greg discovers Double Dry Hopped Pliny on draft in San Francisco and comes away with a renewed appreciation for the beer. The episode also includes a discussion about modern mug clubs and what breweries can

Craft Beer News, Brewery Closures, and One Very Icelandic Beer Craft Beer Republic returns with a new episode covering several corners of the beer industry, including regional craft brewery production trends, the closure of Atrevida Beer Company in Colorado Springs, James Watt's post-BrewDog venture, and an Icelandic beer made with whale testicles smoked over sheep dung. Greg and Flex also talk through fresh beer at Total Wine, the continuing problem of old craft beer sitting

Schlitz Hiatus, Free Beer Promotions, and Craft Beer Horror Stories The latest episode of Craft Beer Republic covers several notable beer industry topics, including Pabst Brewing Company’s decision to place Schlitz Premium on hiatus, the return of free beer promotions at Busch Gardens, and ongoing discussions about beer quality and freshness. Hosts Greg and Flex, joined by Steph from the Utah Brewers Guild, discuss stale craft beer inventory, memorable drain pours, barrel-age

Episode 500 of Craft Beer Republic is officially live, and yes, we’re still talking craft beer. To mark the milestone, Greg revisits the beer that helped spark his craft beer obsession: IPA 395 from Mammoth Brewing Company , a classic 7.2% West Coast IPA brewed with sage and juniper for that old school, dank, resinous profile. It’s a throwback to when IBUs mattered and copper-colored IPAs ruled the fridge. Flex, meanwhile, rolls the dice on Tangerine Jams from Brix City Brewi

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

There’s always that beer you used to love. The one you chased, defended, and ordered without thinking. And then one day you try it again and realize it’s just not for you anymore. That idea sits at the center of the newest Craft Beer Republic podcast episode, Some Beer That We Used to Know . Greg and Flex get into boozing on a budget, a listener email that corrects Flex in a very official way, and Greg finally trying Beatboxes so the rest of us don’t have to. If you like cra

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

It’s that time again — a fresh pour of Craft Beer Republic just dropped, and this one’s got everything: Celebration Ale drama, a stealth beer drop plan for a Christmas party, and Flex’s Midwest Spanish getting flagged by the language police. On episode 489 , Showing Up With Used Beers , Greg’s on a mission to find exactly two Celebration Ales. Not a six-pack. Not a Costco case. Just two. And of course, things spiral. Trader Joe’s becomes ground zero for the search, and someho

Thanksgiving is here, and the newest episode of Craft Beer Republic has officially landed. If you’ve ever suffered through an overcooked bird, endured a family argument about nothing, or tried to sneak a decent beer into a holiday gathering, this one’s for you. In Grandma’s Dry Turkey , Greg and Flex break down the perfect mix of holiday chaos and craft beer wisdom the only way this beer podcast knows how: badly timed turkey calls, strong opinions, and way too much laughter.