Your hosts return this week with their favorite type of episode: the Deep Dive. This one focuses on the Wisconsin sweethearts at New Glarus Brewing. It is a beautiful history of family, community, and passion that just might be the best story in modern-day craft beer. Also, Jason swears off Total Wine and Stephen causes social media drama.

Beer Tastings:

Jason - Belgian Red, New Glarus Brewing, New Glarus, WI. Style: Fruit Beer

Stephen - Western Justice, Westbound and Down Brewing, LaFayette, CO. Style: BBA Imperial Stout

This last year had some great beer highlights, but the overall trends for craft beer are changing. Join your hosts as they discuss these new trends and reminisce on some memorable moments of 2024 while looking forward to another great year of drinking craft beer in 2025.

Beer Tastings:

Jason - Pulp, Fieldwork Brewing, Sacramento, CA. Style: NEIPA

Julius, TreeHouse Brewing, Boston, MA. Style: NEIPA

Stephen - Dino Snacks, Pinthouse Brewing, Austin, TX/Green Cheek Brewing, Orange, CA. Style: Hazy TIPA

The boys are back from their quick trip to ChicagoLand where they tackled an overwhelming list of breweries and beers, much to the detriment of their livers. Join them as they recap the trip and its many highlights. Also, Texas Beer Fest preview and bottle share stories.

Beer Tastings:

Jason - BA French Toast, Hubbard's Cave Brewing, Niles, IL. Style: Bourbon Barrel Aged Stout with Cinnamon, Vanilla, and Maple Syrup.

Stephen - Milk Chocolate Stout, New Glarus Brewing, New Glarus, WI. Style: Milk Stout