Let the Kids Pick the Beer: New Craft Beer Republic Episode

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 also an important sidebar on hard cheese and why it deserves more respect in beer situations.

Things eventually head where they usually do. Drunk stories. Wrong houses. Wrong rooms. Doors that should not have been opened. It’s followed by a look at some of the oldest bars in America still serving alcohol, proof that people have been drinking and making questionable decisions for centuries.

Beers on the Episode

Flex is drinking Memory Loop from Phase Three Brewing, a West Coast–style extra pale ale with blueberry, mango, and fresh hop character.Greg is drinking Lucky & Cheeky’s Escape IPA from Beachwood Brewing and Green Cheek, a classic West Coast IPA with bright citrus and a dry finish.

The episode also covers the latest booze news, including updated federal drinking guidelines, the ongoing Sycamore Brewing situation, the closure of Oskar Blues’ Colorado Springs taproom, and a Florida story that feels right at home in a craft beer podcast.

If you’re looking for a craft beer podcast that mixes beer talk with real stories and doesn’t sound like a press release, this one’s for you.The latest episode of Craft Beer Republic is available now wherever you get your podcasts. Find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app!