American Pale Males

We open with... the Podcast Pitch? Jeremy talks about two hot button podcasts that he has been listening to. We then move on to an extended edition of beer brag, where Michael recounts a set of brews he had from Door County Brewing and Jeremy talks Hero IPAs from Revolution that he had in Chicago. Jeremy talks more of his Chicago travels, Oktoberfest brews, and some big beer hijinks that left him disappointed. Finally, we get into the FDR where we try an Oktoberfest style beer from Wisconsin. We are actually on time this year.Beer in this episode: O'so O-toberfestCheers!

Getting right into it, Michael brags about a Neopolitan Stout, but what is this? Good News! Cigarette Juice! Jeremy and his crew take home second place in the pub trivia championship. He celebrates with a Galaxy and Citra hopped brew and a boozed up Ginger Beer. Then we begin the interview with a daywalker. Michael asks Jeremy about what he has seen at concerts, Cenobites, and corned beef. Next we get into the FDR with a beer from Germany.Beer in this episode: Hofbräu MaibockCheers!

We open up on the aisle with a surprise movie discussion. Then the beer brags arrive, which include a citra nitro lager, Jeremy messing with a recip, Sierra Nevada's collabo Oktoberfest, and a bad apple ale. Next we get into some articles we saw on vinepair.com, one on bottle sizes and the other on the best selling beers in the nation. Last on deck is the FDR, where a brew intrigues the hosts on a level not seen in awhile.Beer in this episode: Karben4 Simply, DustyCheers!

Officially back in the studio, we kick it off with some beer brags. Jeremy finds joy in a Kolsch from Surly, whereas Michael had an amber he didn't really like that much and a weird gose at pub trivia. Michael quizzes Jeremy with tiebreaker questions before opening up the American Pale Male Mail Pail. We discuss TG brewing for HV, then discuss a video from a popular YouTube franchise involving cheap American Beer. Finally, we get into the FDR where we go back to Reunion again. This time it's personal. We also find out about Ekuanot.Beer in this episode: Reunion Tank PuncherCheers!

Yes, this title is similar to an earlier episode... we sort of piecemealed this one together. This is a couple of live recordings stitched together with studio interstitials. Caveats abound we jump into Jeremy and a goosey Michael talking Phantasm while watching a wrestling match. We still manage to be moderately successful at some Mikes vs. Machine trivia and we even sneak in an FDR. After cutting away, we return to a brief recording at the Sanctuary in Iowa City, where we are wrapping up spinning yarns over some Oktoberfest beer. I guess it is another FDR. Why not?Beer in this episode: Iowa Beer Company Spicoli, Ayinger Oktober Fest-MarzenCheers!

In a multi-location episode, we start off in Jeremy's recording studio, trying out his homebrew "Rye, Cheat, Steal". We spin for a while about brewing, as Michael wants to try to get into the game again. Next, we throw to ourselves at Reunion Brewery in Iowa City as we each sample a flight of their brews.Beer in this episode: Reunion Brewery FlightCheers!

Ah, most of this episode revolves around us discussing the book Barrel-Aged Stout and Selling Out by Josh Noel. We do manage to get in beer brags at the beginning, but even an exceptional FDR is overshadowed by our enthusiasm. It of in itself is tangentially related to the book. Also included is an informal poll Jeremy conducted in response to what he read.Beer in this episode: OrvalCheers!

Uh oh. We wade into "current" events as Jeremy's beloved Toppling Goliath pulls a jerk move. But before that, beer brags. Michael had a refreshing Amarillo hopped summer beer and some Old Engine Oil. Jeremy touts some brews he had while at trivia, including the 2015 vintage of Breakfast Stout. Michael entices Jeremy by giving a sneak peek at the first few chapters of Barrel-Aged Stout and Selling Out. Then we talk Toppling Goliath vs. Thew, without expertise, or really arriving at a precise conclusion. Finally, it is time for the FDR, which comes with a few diversions - a pop quiz and a podcast pitch.Beer in this episode: Ale Asylum HopaliciousCheers!

We get in too deep in this ep, unraveling the conspiracies of the brewing industry. But first! Beer brags. Michael had a locally made tripel and Jeremy had BCBS. This leads into Goose Island chat then subsequently opening the door to the cellar where the walls are covered in bulletin boards laden with photos, articles, and yarn connecting them all. Next up, donuts and the Simpsons. Followed by, the FDR... which happens to be part of our bulletin board. There is no escape.Beer in this episode: Elysian DayglowCheers!

This episode is all about beer. Yes. Michael kicks it off with a elite beer brag of Gulden Draak that did not taste like he last recalled. Jeremy replies with his own brag, which is not a dubbel, not a tripel, but a quadrupel beer brag, going through the status Broken Elbow Ale, an update on Brut IPAs, a sessionable Russian imperial stout, and finally ending with a limited edition Kolsch from New Belgium. This leads into two articles, both on tasting and ranking brews: one from hardworking landscapers and the other with brewmasters. Next is the FDR, where a stout from a flat state gives us a debate.Beer in this episode: Tallgrass Buffalo SweatCheers!

Things get weird in this one. Michael starts off with a beer brag, finally getting his hands on a Brut IPA, this one from Working Draft. Very interestingly weird. Jeremy one ups the weirdness by having a notable gose from Pipeworks. Michael clocks in as an investigative journalist and attends a weird beer event. Jeremy pitches a couple of podcasts and then talks weird explotation films. Finally, it is time for the FDR and through some weirding, we are having a winter seasonal brew in the middle of summer.Beer in this episode: Millstream Raspberry Latte AleCheers!

This is the last episode of our Summerian Summer Series and appropriately Michael starts it off with some summer beer brags. First is a grapefruit radler and next a new offering from New Glarus, Stone Soup. The Jeremy Strikes Back with an infusion update. Hours earlier he infused Old Rasputin with oak chips and coffee. How will it fare against the original? The week in geek returns with talk about SOLO (bolo), leading into an impromptu Jerembacca on the Aisle movie discussion. GLOW is recommended and so are a couple of podcasts as the Podcast Pitch also makes a sudden return. We run some errata on Brut IPAs, then get into the FDR. It was one "Hell" of a time. Blarf.Beer in this episode: Surly HellCheers!

Michael has a bittersweet beer brag/lamentation as he scores a victory in the penultimate trivia session hosted at his usual trivia spot. Meanwhile, Jeremy touts supreme on his beer from Oregon, including a new beer style, the Brut IPA. Will it sweep the nation like the Juicy IPA. Next, we check into the American Pale Male Mail Pail, where Mike sparks a conversation about lawnmower beers. Finally, it is time for the FDR. With an arsenal of analogies, we manage to break this one down.Beer in this episode: Magic Hat Zirkus BoyCheers!

Always record. Michael briefly brags about the non-alcoholic Clausthaler he tried, before Jeremy gets into an extended brag about his trip to Alaska. Here he reveals the wonky world of Alaskan laws that apply to breweries, various destinations he went to, and of course the brews that he tried there. Michael queries him on the wildlife, sunlight, and weather. Next we move on to the FDR, where we continue our Super Summerian Series, trying out seasonal brews.Beer in this episode: Exile Lemon Trail (title of show does not refer to this beer *wink*)Cheers!

Jeremy is back! We learned the truth of what happened to him in his absence. Fortunately, it did not keep him away from brews completely as he beer brags about a coffee stout from Reunion that he had. Michael comes back with his own beer brag, a tequila barrel aged cream ale (?) from Mobcraft. Next, we talk about the 10 worst beers as per vinepair.com and riff on our experiences with those. Finally it is off to the FDR, where we finally catch up with Haze Craze on the show.Beer in this episode: New Beligum Voodoo Range Juicy Haze IPACheers!

Join us, won't you, for the final of a series of live recordings featuring Steve. We start with beer brags where Michael talks non-alcoholic beers and Steve swaps Sleazy Eddie for some Easy Eddie. Then Steve challenges Michael to eat a doubled Mega Stuf Oreo and it is gross. Next, we get into the FDR that features a beer from Ommegang's Game of Throne series. However we get side tracked by GoT chat and wizards that come from the moon. Winter is over. Summer is here.Beer in this episode: Ommegang Hand of the QueenCheers!

First, we start a special announcement from Michael. Then, we are back again with another face-to-facer with Steve of the show, Steve. We hit up beer brags where Michael is having a flowery IPA and Steve recounts PC Pils as an antidote for wrangling with an umbrella. Next, Steve changes his name to Mike so we can bring back Mike's vs. Machine. Take that, Machine! Will our heroes triumph? Next we get into a the FDR, which merges each of our favorite styles. We also talk alloys and Avatar.Beer in this episode: Three Floyds Live a Rich LifeCheers!

Infusion-Ha! Emergency Show! Crazy neighbor of the show Steve joins Michael for a special episode where they try infusing with some brews in a French press. But before that, we start with beer brags as not to change things up too much. Michael had a spicy pastry stout, whereas Steve reminisces sipping on his last Hopslam. Next, it is the return of the Oreo review! Does the Mega Stuf offer enough creme units on the Oreo linear regression curve? Finally, we get into an extended FDR session where we infuse Sierra Nevada Pale ale with various ingredients. Will it revitalize a standard brew or is this Morth Borsted™?Beer in this episode: Sierra Nevada Pale Ale plus infusionsCheers!

Back once again! Michael opens up with some beer brags from a tap takeover of a local bar/gastropub/ale house, featuring Hop Haus, specifically a saison and a barrel aged stout. Jeremy counters with his own brag of a dubbel and a tripel from Great River. Next we open the American Pale Male Mail Pail, reading some thoughts from former co-host of the show Mike. Would cereal make a good beer infusion? Next, it's Brews News, breaking down George Washington's beer recipe and a corresponding marketing ploy. Finally, it's time for the FDR, where Jeremy gets to swear on the show with impunity.Beer in this episode: Ale Asylum GodambergeddonCheers!

After a maligned computer attempts to stymie our recording, we kick off with some beer brags - Michael actually has one! He brags about the collaborative Common Thread and Jeremy brags about a brew he had from Fullers. Next we talk about The Most Important Beers of All Time. This is serious stuff people. Then we talk about putting infusing beer using a French press! Finally, it is time for the FDR, where an international collaboration brings a curious brew to our palate.Beer in this episode: Weihenstephaner BraupaktCheers!