Beers and Beards

By: David McKinney & Gary Thomas
  • Summary

  • Two guys who like fist fights, beer, bourbon and generally disagree with each other. Each week we try to review a new spirit or craft beer. We offer our insight to current events and generally anything that we find interesting.

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Episodes
  • Episode 167: BERO Hazy IPA and Urban Artifact Astronaut Food
    Jan 17 2025

    We keep things rolling along for Dry January, as David breaks out the BERO Hazy IPA while Gary goes to the other end of the alcohol spectrum with Urban Artifact Astronaut Food.


    BERO Hazy IPA, known as Edge Hill, is from the non-alcoholic beer brand started by Tom Holland. The Edge Hill Hazy IPA is full of flavor with a playful tropical finish - it’s like a smooth New England, hoppy getaway in every sip. BERO also released Kingston Golden Pils and Noon Wheat.


    Urban Artifact Astronaut Food Peach is an ale brewed with freeze-dried fruit. The beer clocks in at 15% ABV and is known as the "world's most expensive beer", as it clocks in at around $38 for a four pack.


    We also chat about David's Ohio State Buckeyes facing Notre Dame in the national championship next week, and we cover these news stories:

    • New Riff Announces Leap to National Distribution
    • Is the Bourbon Boom Over? Brown-Forman Announces Major Layoffs, Shutters Barrel Facility
    • Anheuser-Busch to Begin Brewing Pabst Blue Ribbon and Lone Star Beer
    • Bob Uecker dies - known for Miller Lite commercials
    • 2024 was a difficult year for craft beer


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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Episode 166: Second Sight Oak Eye and Heineken 0.0
    Jan 10 2025

    We're back after the new year, and Gary breaks out Second Sight Oak Eye that David gave him, while David kicks off Dry January with Heineken 0.0.


    Second Sight Oak Eye is is handcrafted in ultra-small batches from a mash bill of corn, rye, wheat, and malted barley by two friends on a still they designed and built to deliver unique flavor. Having perception beyond ordinary sight, only our barrels know the future of the bourbon resting within. Let Oak Eye Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey reveal its hidden knowledge to you in each glass.


    Heineken 0.0 is a non-alcoholic beer crafted to deliver the same great taste of the original Heineken, but without the alcohol. It's made with natural ingredients and boasts a well-balanced flavor profile, making it a refreshing choice for those seeking an alcohol-free option.


    We also chat about our holidays, plans for 2025, and more.


    In the news this week we chat about these stories:

    • Biggest Beer Story Of 2024: The Rise Of Non-Alcoholic Beer
    • RIP Jimmy Carter - signed the bill to allow Americans to brew up to 200 gallons of homebrew per year tax free
    • WWE To Become Minority Owner in Hulk Hogan’s ‘Real American Beer’
    • WhistlePig and Rocker Alice Cooper Dropped a Nonalcoholic Old Fashioned for Dry January


    Make sure to visit Beers and Beards Podcast for a full list of our episodes.


    We have a brand new sponsor. Get a discount at Beer Drop by clicking here! Get your favorite beer delivered and choose from a wild selection of beers delivered right to your door!


    Get 10% off at BeardOctane.com with code BeersBeards10.


    Support us and get a free trial of Amazon Music by heading over to www.getamazonmusic.com/beersandbeards.


    Check out our full list of Craft Beer Reviews and Bourbon Reviews on our website.

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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • Episode 165: Flights Across America Author Joel Geier
    Dec 13 2024

    Flights Across America author Joel Geier joins the Beers and Beards Podcast this week to discuss the upcoming release of his book which you can pre-order now.


    Of course we have to drink as well, and Joel drinks a dark lager from Good City Brewing called Afterglow. David drinks a beer from his advent calendar box in Other Half - Seeing Things. And Gary breaks out a new bourbon in Knob Creek Single Barrel.


    Craft beer tourism has gone mainstream. Whether planning entire vacations around beer or simply visiting breweries whenever they're in a new location (or even in their own city), people now frequently explore a place through its brewing scene. Joel has visited nearly 1,400 breweries across all fifty states, and this book is a compilation of his experiences. But it's more than just a travel guide. From planning a "beercation" to knowing the right questions to ask the staff upon arrival, Joel covers a variety of topics for those eager to dive into beer travel. Along the way, he shares insights into the beer scenes in cities and towns across the country. Nuggets of information on breweries and beers are woven together to paint a vivid picture of what it's like to visit each city for its breweries and overall beer culture. Flights Across America is an ode to Joel's love of breweries. Whether you're actively traveling the country to indulge in local beer or simply want to experience it from the comfort of your own home, this book is your ticket to the nation's vibrant craft beer scene.


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    1 hr and 27 mins

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