A new episode of the Craft Beer Republic podcast is available now, with Greg and Flex discussing the 21st Amendment tax settlement, Evil Genius Beer Company's acquisition of the brewery's brand rights, new Gen Z drinking data, and a ranch dressing cream ale headed to the Minnesota State Fair. The episode, titled The Hemporer's New Beer, also includes an aggressively skunky New Belgium beer story, an expired hazy IPA purchase, and an unexpected redemption for a WeldWerks 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

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

Vermont Brewery Self-Distribution Bill Nears Approval One of the biggest craft beer industry stories discussed in this episode is Vermont's move toward expanded brewery self-distribution rights. The Vermont Senate approved legislation that would allow breweries producing malt beverages to self-distribute up to 3,000 barrels under their existing manufacturing licenses. The bill now awaits the signature of Governor Phil Scott. Current Vermont law allows self-distribution only t

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

The latest episode of Craft Beer Republic covers several ongoing shifts in the craft beer industry, including the possible return of Anchor Brewing, changing consumer preferences around beer styles, and continued discussion around how breweries market themselves after the post-pandemic boom years. Greg and Flex are joined by Utah Brewers Guild Executive Director Steph, who offers perspective on how breweries and guilds are adapting as the industry moves away from the extreme

The latest episode of Craft Beer Republic focuses heavily on recent craft beer industry news, including Sierra Nevada overtaking Boston Beer Company in the Brewers Association’s 2025 Top 50 rankings. The episode also touches on brewery consolidation, hazy IPA trends, regional craft beer travel, and several beer culture stories involving pregaming, taproom experiences, and a listener-submitted IPA flaw horror story. Sierra Nevada Moves Ahead of Boston Beer in Brewers Associati

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.

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

A brand new episode of Craft Beer Republic , the craft beer podcast hosted by Greg and Flex, is officially live. And this week’s topic? A dangerous one. What’s the most overrated beer style? It sounds simple. It was not. After tossing the question out to the internet, Greg unintentionally sparked a full-blown IPA debate. Are IPAs actually overrated? Or is it just trendy to hate on the most popular craft beer style in America? The conversation quickly expands into underrated b

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

The latest episode of Craft Beer Republic , Flex Is the Captain Now , is officially on tap! With Greg sidelined by a rough week and some...