It's All Beer

You Did Well, Pig and Tyler's Fond Farewell

City of Geeks — Fri, 12 Apr 2024 14:28:25 +0000

Tyler is hanging up his podcasting spurs (not sure why he brought those to every recording, but a method is a method) and saying adieu. So it's time for a good old-fashioned drinking session.

They talk about the history of craft beer as covered in this illustrious podcast and the future of beer and the possible future of this podcast.

Farewell and thanks for all the fish.

153 Brewdog Quandary and How The Dead Booze It Up

City of Geeks — Fri, 15 Mar 2024 14:26:11 +0000

Has the UK really dumped the Punks of Craft Beer? Jeremy and Tyler dive into the Brewdog saga once more time to find out if a history of provocative antics and rooftop shenanigans have worn thin on the drinking public.

PLUS

How cultures around the world 'pour one out' for their dearly departed.

A cyber attack shuts down Duval

And Coors releases their March Madness Advent calander.

A Proper Guinness and Monopolies Are Bad

City of Geeks — Sat, 09 Mar 2024 21:58:38 +0000

A grocery mega-giant seems to be delayed for now. Jeremy and Tyler dive into the buisness of selling foodstuffs and how that affects the larger beer market.

PLUS

The famed Guinness pour is a tradition steeped in history. But is it truly necessary?

Updates on Tennessee's infamous 'cold beer' law.

And a San Antonio brewery has had it with your destructive snot monsters.

And More!

Strike Aversion and Flood of Delicious

City of Geeks — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 15:40:21 +0000

ABInbev narrowly dodges a strike. Jeremy and Tyler weigh in on the latest on worker relations in and around big beer.

PLUS

Everyone wants to be the Voodoo Ranger. What does this mean for craft beer in a larger market.

Dry February is a thing now? The latest trend for the sober-curious

The Best beer and pizza pairings

And More!

The Forbidden Beer Cooler and The Strike Zone

City of Geeks — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 14:50:43 +0000

Cold beer is illegal?!?!?! What is this? Communist Russia?!?!?! Tyler and Jeremy engage with the farcical attempt to ban cold brews in Tennessee.

PLUS!!

Brewery walk-out in Fort Worth, a look into the labor troubles within Big Beer.

How non-competes are a bad deal for everyone.

The beer style ever brewery is sick of making

And More!!

Superbowl Round Up and Jeremy Is In Lifestyle Hell

City of Geeks — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 14:39:29 +0000

It's an episode of Superbowl Mayhem! Tyler gives us a run-down of the best-performing beers during the big game and a deep analysis of how the advertising has lost its golden-age glory. And Jeremy.... he makes a lot of snarky comments.

PLUS:

Hero 95, the lastest low calorie, low carb active lifestyle beer is hitting the streets of Boston!

And the age of the sours has passed. A brief history about the rise and fall of wild fermentation.

The Driest January and Cyberpunk Beer

City of Geeks — Fri, 09 Feb 2024 15:36:03 +0000

It's the driest Dry January ever and British pubs are struggling. Jeremy and Tyler uncover the mythos and logic of laying off the booze for a month as well as ways to keep the tipple flowing all year round.

PLUS!

New beer laws in Georgia eases life for the state's craft breweries.

Teens in New Hampshire rage against cartoons on beer labels

And a brewery turns the art of craft beer into a science fiction hellscape.

Sports and Beer, Ducks and Tea, and Other Disasters

City of Geeks — Fri, 02 Feb 2024 18:25:42 +0000

What is happening to the craft beer industry? Whats to become of some of the largest beer brands in America? What is that creepy looking guy doing with that duck?! Jeremy and Tyler talk about the opportunities and the dangers lurking within the industry for 2024

PLUS!

Are sports and beer a winning combination? Outrage follows the Olymics new brand partner.

New Jersey's laws finally change for the better.

And the story of the best beer that never existed

A New Year of Chaos and Mormon-Approved Beer

City of Geeks — Sat, 27 Jan 2024 20:21:48 +0000

2024 starts out rought for craft beer. Bidders squabble over the corpse of Anchor and breweries across the country are killed off like the first rare barrel at a beer fest. Jeremy and Tyler dispair and find hope and humor in what is proving to be a tough year in the industry

PLUS

Utah brewery is sued by the LDS church. And not for bringing some home to your wives.

Firestone Walker sets out to reignite interest in a dying classic style

And remember when a six pack was $.89? The story of the most patriotic beer ever

Into the Darkest Nights

City of Geeks — Fri, 15 Dec 2023 15:11:00 +0000

It's our last podcast of 2023!

And, as it tradition, Jeremy and Tyler forgo even predending that they are talking about anything useful and settle down to have a drink. This time, it's a blind taste test of Stouts. No chocolate, caramel, peppermint or marshmallow fluff. Just rich beers as dark as our souls. They talk and drink. Good times. Happy holidays and cheers to 2024

Down and Out Down Under and Armed Forces Under Fire

City of Geeks — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 14:47:39 +0000

American craft beer is slowing down and it doesn't get better on the other side of the world. Jeremy and Tyler bring their expert knowledge (or complete lack thereof) to the Outback and try to figure out if craft beer is doomed there and which animals, if any, aren't immediately deadly.

PLUS

The strange ins and outs of a 'Military Tribute' brewery and their fight with a military town

The man who brought craft beer to New Orleans

And so much more!

New Jersey Road Blocks and Hydration Sraight to the Dome

City of Geeks — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:22:15 +0000

The state with some of the worst beer laws nearly got a much-needed reprieve. Jeremy and Tyler delve deep into New Jersey state law and the demons that dwell within.

PLUS

The last of Anchor goes on sale

A Treehouse divided: inside the legal problems with the leading producer of hazies

And the lost story of HopenGator

Jeremy's Utopic Graveyard of Dispair (I think)

City of Geeks — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 16:22:00 +0000

Lots of beer news to cover this week and Jeremy's completely off his tits. Ecliptic sells out and Tyler tries to keep the conversation on track while his podcasting partner does... I don't even know what.

PLUS

Is non-alcoholic beer basically pure poison? We discuss the reality behind some seemingly alarming stories

Oskar Blues ups and disappears in the middle of the night

Fauborg brewing (Formerly Dixie) flees the Big Easy

And lots more!

How Pabst Became Cool and Why GABF Isn't Anymore

City of Geeks — Fri, 03 Nov 2023 14:32:09 +0000

Is the Great American Beer Festival in Decline? Jeremy and Tyler reminisce about the halcyon days of GABF glory, the current trends and what that means for beer festivals in general.

PLUS

The Russians are Stealing Carlsburg? Why? Seriously, why would you want that beer?

How Portland hipsters breathed new life into an aging brand.

And the import brands setting up shop right here in the USA

Chinese Beer Recycling Program and They Hate Our Freedoms (And Our Beer)

City of Geeks — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 15:17:00 +0000

Is that pee pee I see before me? Jeremy and Tyler wade into a more Internet hysteria, this time surrounding a viral video that supposedly shows a beer worker in China making some golden suds (the hard way, even).

PLUS!

Why does American beer have a tough time across the pond?

Craft beer's last frontier.

And more!

Schmidt Beer Elegy and Anchor's Last Hurrah

City of Geeks — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 15:00:00 +0000

Do you remember Schmidt beer? Neither do we! But this week Tyler brings us the fascinating story about the shitty domestic beer that he has never heard of.

PLUS!

Anchor is up for sale! Can the employees still buy it back? Will Anchor forever disappear into the annals of history?! Will Tyler ever stop his hate of Steam Beer?!?!

The story of when Corona was rumored to contain ....er... second-hand products.

And the man who drank 2000 pints in a single year.

The Decline of Hops and Bud Light Saga Continues

City of Geeks — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 14:04:50 +0000

Climate Change is coming for your beer! Jeremy and Tyler talk about the effects of a warming world on hop production and how the industry will have to evolve to keep the IBUs up.

PLUS!

Details emerge about the Bud Light dumpster fire

Craft beer opinions that everyone hates

Quirky beer names and their strange draw

And more!

Stone Cold Slap Down and Wet and Fresh Hops

City of Geeks — Fri, 06 Oct 2023 15:01:00 +0000

What is the difference between a fresh-hop beer and a wet-hop beer? Tyler and Jeremy take a journey through the twisted maze of beer style pedantics, marketing and staying true to your beer geek roots with occasional side trips into the best way to get fired from a brewery.

PLUS!

Molson Coors asks for a retrial. It goes over like a obscenity in church.

What the top-rated beers in every state can tell you about that state.

a new beer style and a bonus challenge to upset Tyler.

AB Retreat and Workers of Anchor Unite

City of Geeks — Fri, 22 Sep 2023 15:25:00 +0000

We're back! And catching up on all the beer news!

Remember when ABInbev unloaded a whole bunch of their craft brands? We do! And we're gonna talk about it! Jeremy and Tyler catch up on the news they couldn't be buggered with over the summer.

PLUS!

Anchor's workers make a last-second attempt to save their brewery

Why draft beer is disappearing

And how Oktoberfest was ruined forever

Farewell to Anchor

City of Geeks — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 15:35:00 +0000

Sapporo has ruined our summer break. Again!

Jeremy and Tyler pause their R&R session to do an autopsy of one of the most iconic brands in all of craft beer. We talk about this history, the legacy and the possible causes of death for Anchor before we bid it farewell.

The Hazy Days of Summer

City of Geeks — Fri, 16 Jun 2023 14:11:00 +0000

It's our last episode before we go on break for the summer. Jeremy and Tyler do a deep dive into the style they love to hate. We do a blind taste test of some hazy IPAs from across the spectrum and discuss not only what annoys us about the style but also the grudging respect we have for how it changed craft beer.

PLUS: Anchor does away with its Christmas beer

and Sam Adams wants to give you an excuse to do anything but drink beer this summer.

When Beer Was BEER and Wishing On A Monkey's Paw

City of Geeks — Fri, 09 Jun 2023 14:41:23 +0000

Remember the good ol' days when beer came in a plain can that just said 'Beer' on it? Jeremy and Tyler explore the surprisingly rich and deep history of generic beer.

PLUS

Handcrafted hate signs, stock advice, and a new King of Beer. The latest in the Bud Light debacle.

And the history of the best beer in Baker City

The Great Brewery Buyback and Grocery Wars

City of Geeks — Fri, 02 Jun 2023 14:00:00 +0000

In the span of a week, two brewery founders buy their breweries back from their corporate masters. Tyler and Jeremy get way off in the weeds about mid-century German immigration and come back to discuss what constitutes a 'trend'.

PLUS!

The Brewers Association challenges the TTB to enforce their own laws. How your local grocery beer aisle is the next battlefield for craft beer.

And Revenge of the Monks. Trappist breweries sue over illegal beer sales.

Woke Police Strike Again and Beer For Chicken Butts

City of Geeks — Fri, 19 May 2023 14:28:11 +0000

The right-wing in the United States loses its shit over yet another beer ad. Jeremy and Tyler pull on the waders and step into the fetid sewer of America's culture wars to find lessons on how corporations can deal with the hate farmers.

PLUS!

This might be the worst time to be running a brewery. So why are so many still starting up? Two weird trends in the world of craft beer.

Perdue designs a beer just for beer can chicken.

and a list of states where you can legally drink in a public park.

Lessons on the 11th Amendment and Please Don't Print Our Beer

City of Geeks — Fri, 12 May 2023 14:18:14 +0000

Washington breweries win a strange legal battle in Oregon. Jeremy and Tyler pull up their vast (read nonexistent) legal knowledge to decipher what happened.

PLUS

A shout out to local winners of the World Beer Cup!

Two companies hoping to let you 'print' your next beverage at home

And the future of Trappist breweries.

You Dun F*cked Up Founders Part 2 and The Real Problems of Macrobrew

City of Geeks — Fri, 05 May 2023 13:59:54 +0000

Founds sued for racial discrimination... again! Jeremy and Tyler look into the latest allegations of the beleaguered brewery and how they managed to screw the pooch again.

PLUS!

Bud Light's problems started long before #BoycottBudLight. A deeper look into how the changing beer market pushed ABInbev to try something new.

Australia makes some big moves in the hop market

And a new entry into one of the weirdest places to own a brewery.

The Stupid Saga of Bud Light and No New IPA

City of Geeks — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 14:00:00 +0000

Welp, the shit storm keeps pouring, so it's time to put on the waders and see if there's any dry land left. Jeremy and Tyler strategize, consider the options, take the temperature, and all of the other things Bud Light utterly failed to do. And Jeremy tries his hand at PR.

PLUS!

Belgian IPA, Black IPA, Bavarian IPA? When has it all gone too far?

Belgium destroys the Champaign of beers

And the robots are taking over... fermentation.

Breweries of Influence and Crickets Onna Bun

City of Geeks — Fri, 14 Apr 2023 14:12:32 +0000

Which Breweries have had the most influence in the industry up to this point? Jeremy and Tyler pontificate about the past present and future of craft beer and the breweries that brought us here.

PLUS!

Brewdog posed the question, would you try a cricket burger?

Mahou USA acquires another American craft beer brand

And Deschutes goes big on beer without booze

New Baseball Rules Mean Less Beer and The Microbrew of Musk

City of Geeks — Fri, 07 Apr 2023 14:58:00 +0000

Did the MLB just make a rule that will mean the sell less beer? Jeremy and Tyler weigh in on how the new pitch timer will affect America's actual favorite past time, namely getting plowed.

PLUS!

Big Tech wants to make beer... apparently. Two major beer releases coming from one of the most unsual places.

Craft beer has a recycling problem. What it is and how to fix it.

and Tyler gets totally taken in by a April Fools joke.

And More!

St Paddys Rebellion in Boise and the New Face of Montucky

City of Geeks — Fri, 31 Mar 2023 14:15:39 +0000

No Beer in Boise on St Paddys?! In the closest thing they have done to actual reporting, Jeremy and Tyler discuss the rumblings from within the industry behind the strangest protest in recent memory.

PLUS

Do you want Montucky fans the world over to see your face on their can? We have the details to make that happen.

A plea from Bart Watson to stop being such freaking beer snobs.

And more!

Its All Beer The Musical and No Boil Hazy Juice Sugar Bomb

City of Geeks — Fri, 17 Mar 2023 15:23:00 +0000

The biggest and funniest court case in the beer industry has been decided. What is beer? What is seltzer? What is literally everything?!?! Tyler and Jeremy dive into the latest proceedings of AB vs Constellation. Possibly with a musical interlude.

PLUS

A no-boil beer? How can this be? Should such a thing exist?!

The latest in the Voodoo Ranger lineup

Sierra Nevada gets into the energy drink business

The best and worst from Guinness for your St Paddy's day

AbInbev Retreat and The Lost Beer Fest

City of Geeks — Fri, 10 Mar 2023 15:06:59 +0000

Has AB lost the passion for the craft? Jeremy and Tyler speculate on the beer conglomerate's future in the craft beer industry and why they are having so much trouble telling people about the difference between seltzer and beer.

PLUS!

There's a German beer fest you've never heard of. The bigger, darker, boozier brother of Oktoberfest

Big brands go in huge on real estate

and science uncovers a 2,500-year-old beer recipe.

Platform Goes Under and Adrenochrome Blues

City of Geeks — Fri, 03 Mar 2023 14:13:00 +0000

The real story is not the news but from the respective adventures of our intrepid hosts. Tyler drinks beer from a box and Jeremy... well you'll have to listen.

PLUS!

Bill Gate buys a tiny part of Heineken and the Internet loses it's shit.

Coors enters the plant-based milk market

And the latest Molson Coors/ ABInbev lawsuit

Drake, Bear Republic, Coors, Miller and Other Surprises

City of Geeks — Fri, 17 Feb 2023 15:43:00 +0000

Breaking News! Drake Brewing acquires Bear Republic. Jeremy and Tyler weigh in on what that could mean for craft beer as well as sift through Jeremy's tattered memories.

PLUS

The Superbowl Mashup nobody was talking about! Who won? Was it Miller? Was it Coors? .... ... It was Blue Moon

Is the future of brewing in extracts?

A new brewery bringing Middle Eastern tradition to American craft beer.

And more!

Shelf Turds and The Four Lokos Legacy

City of Geeks — Sat, 04 Feb 2023 16:00:00 +0000

Ever take a moment to contemplate that bottle of imperial stout that's been on a store shelf for years? Jeremy and Tyler ponder the history, plight and promise of the shelf turd.

PLUS!

2023 industry predictions are in. Here's the dumbest.

How a boozy energy drink went from obscurity to famous to infamous to the stuff of frat boy legend

And how to make a beer on vacation.

Electric Superbowl and The Worst Kind of Chili Beer

City of Geeks — Fri, 27 Jan 2023 14:27:00 +0000

Molson Coors gets their first Superbowl commercial in 30 years?! Will it be Miller? Will it be Coors? Who gives a shit?! Tyler and Jeremy talk about the craft beer brand that's looking to make a small splash in a big pond with their first ever Superbowl commercial.

PLUS

A new program at Marquette University aims to teach students about the beer business beyond malt and hops.

Hormel Chili gets into craft beer with a new collaboration

And the Legend of Busch Stadium

Pumped Up Over Fat Tire and Seriously, What Is Beer?

City of Geeks — Fri, 20 Jan 2023 14:29:00 +0000

Fat Tire is dead; long live Fat Tire! One of the most iconic beers in craft history gets a remake. Jeremy and Tyler wade into the Internet backlash while trying to remember the last time they partook of this dying favorite.

PLUS!

How Fireball became a top-selling beer brand. (Yes, beer brand. I heard it too.)

America's culture war comes to a taproom near you

The best hop water to ease your Dry January

And More!

Shitty Beer Edition

City of Geeks — Mon, 19 Dec 2022 15:09:00 +0000

So... it's come to this.

Nine cheap domestics enter. One is crowned King of... no. One is given the Blue Rib.... one is just the best okay? And others become the exclusive domain of winos and frat boys. Our heroes sip some American suds, discuss the influence of mainstream domestic, and confess to at least one felony.

PLUS!

What is beer. I mean what is beer?! It's up to a jury to decide in the great ABInbev/ Constellation battle.

And what it's like to try and actually get a drink in Qatar.

The Lost B Corp and Hard Times For Hard Mt Dew

City of Geeks — Fri, 09 Dec 2022 15:30:00 +0000

BrewDog opens a rooftop bar in Las Vegas! Get ready for the go-to destination for all roof-fetishists! Jeremy and Tyler discuss the implications of high-rise hanky-panky including the loss of Brewdog's B Corp status.

PLUS!

Hard Mt Dew is running into hard times. How this particular instance of a less-than-enthusiastic roll-out is more disastrous than others.

Fresh hops transported first class

And the secret, sexy origins of lager yeast.

Qatar Is The Worst and Bitter About IPAs

City of Geeks — Fri, 02 Dec 2022 15:47:00 +0000

It's The World Cup, and we're going to talk about the most horrific thing that's happened in Qatar. Namely, their insane beer laws. And human rights violations. But mostly beer laws. Tyler and Jeremy wade into what it's like to be an imbibing infidel during the biggest sporting event of the year.

PLUS!

Green Flash is the brand that just refuses to die. We run down the list of classics trying to remember what it was about this San Diego brewery that captured our imaginations.

Vine Pair releases its list of 25 most influential IPAs. We talk about how they are wrong.

And the perfect beer to pair with every horrible holiday moment.

Exercises In Pendatism and Removing Alcohol Causes A Lot Of Problems Too

City of Geeks — Fri, 18 Nov 2022 15:02:00 +0000

Are rigid beer styles useful anymore? Were they ever? Jeremy and Tyler dive into the debate about what makes certain beers different and discuss what value they have in the current beer market.

PLUS

Non-Alcoholic Beer is booming, and so are the problems. How a secretive industry is making the situation worse.

The ten best new breweries in the country

And craft beer in the land of wine.

The Acquisitions of Tilray and Beer Distribution Slap Fight

City of Geeks — Fri, 11 Nov 2022 16:23:00 +0000

Tilray is still on a buying spree as it buys Montauk Brewing Company. Jeremy and Tyler discuss this latest competitor in the larger craft beer world.

PLUS!

Is Pepsico marketing Hard Mt. Dew to kids? Industry trade groups seem to be making that accusation.

Compounds in beer that could help stave off Alzheimers

In defense of the Cold IPA

And Much More!

Breweries Lost In The Woods and IPAs All Taste the Same

City of Geeks — Fri, 04 Nov 2022 15:39:00 +0000

Ommegang, once viewed as the best brewery in the USA, finds itself stumbling time and again. Tyler and Jeremy discuss what happens when a brewery loses its way on the road to success.

PLUS!

How every IPA in America ended up exactly the same.

Beer continues to lose market share. What that means for the beverage industry as a whole.

And the story of the only brewery in the world where you might run into a polar bear on the way home.

The Great Monk Scam and Beer Will Save Us All

City of Geeks — Fri, 21 Oct 2022 15:12:00 +0000

Monks aren't supposed to steal COVID money! Jeremy and Tyler dive into the tale of corruption, intrigue, and the biggest question of them all: How many monks do you need for a monastery?

PLUS

The stats from this decade's first Oktoberfest!

The beer commercial that helps heal partisan divides.

And the world's most intense drunken race.

GABF Adventure and Bear Beer Economy

City of Geeks — Fri, 14 Oct 2022 15:53:00 +0000

Tyler is back from GABF and he reveals all in this episode. Well, the parts that he remembers anyway.

PLUS!

Beer sales slumped this summer. What does this mean for the beer industry.

The biggest beer competition you've never heard of.

And a new fad from Brazil, drinking from the ass. ...Insert all the butt jokes here.

The Saga of Watt and Voodoo Legend

City of Geeks — Sat, 01 Oct 2022 18:22:00 +0000

The founder of Brewdog, who claimed there was a conspiracy against him... was the victim of a conspiracy against him. Jeremy and Tyler dive into the twisted tale of sex, revenge and beer that is the Saga of James Watt.

PLUS!

The story of the Voodoo Ranger's conquest of the IPA market.

The collapsing UK economy threatens a rich history of British Beer.

and the ideal tailgating lineup.

Hop Plant Massacre and CO2 From A Volcano

City of Geeks — Fri, 23 Sep 2022 12:35:00 +0000

It's All Beer is back, Baby!

It's been a long summer. Tyler and Jeremy recap the biggest stories that unfolded over the last couple of months and discuss why, despite Sapporo's claims to the contrary, they really hope they change Stone Brewing.

PLUS!

A hop plant disaster! A city brutally weed-wacks a brewery's fresh hop dreams.

An extinct volcano throws the nation's CO2 supply into chaos.

Hop plants have terroir. Brace yourself for your most annoying beer geek to become even more insufferable.

Stone Wrap Up and Modern Time Debacle

City of Geeks — Fri, 15 Jul 2022 15:29:00 +0000

Stone sells to Sapporo, the Modern Times Sale reverts to Maui and New Jersey embarks on some insanely restrictive beer laws. Jeremy and Tyler pause their summer break and trudge back into the Beer Cave in order to sort this mess out.

Yep Stone is no longer independent and the Internets are in an uproar. Or, at least, fractionally more irrate than normal. Will Stone be okay? Will craft beer be okay? Will life on Earth be okay?!?! (Answers: Probably, yes and not long term)

PLUS!

The legal battle over Modern Times is over and the winner is... well, the original bidder.

And, yeah, New Jersey enacts some new restrictions on breweries that melt the rational mind.

A Kolsch Kind of Summer and Modern Times Meltdown

City of Geeks — Fri, 24 Jun 2022 14:15:00 +0000

In their last episode before a long summer recess, Tyler and Jeremy explore a series of Kolsch both German and American-made.

On the journey, they check in with the latest Modern Times Debacle, ruminate over the rise of the ferkin and discuss a long-forgotten ad campaign that nearly killed off the second-largest beer producer in America.

Slime Beer and The End of Corngate

City of Geeks — Fri, 17 Jun 2022 15:05:00 +0000

Who knew there could be something worse in a Coors Light can than Coors Light?!? Tyler and Jeremy delve into the mystery behind the latest Coors and Keystone recall and the Mystery of the Slime.

PLUS!

Beer Wars has come to an end. ABInbev triumphs and earns the right to say whatever they want about Miller Light. What does an increase in lawsuits mean for the industry?

Bouy Bee Co collapses, sending cans down the Mighty Columbia

And More!

Summer Trends and Piss Beer

City of Geeks — Fri, 10 Jun 2022 14:35:00 +0000

Rumors are flying! Are Americans drinking too much? Have all of them stopped drinking all at once? Are they drinking nothing but hard seltzer? Are they actively throwing barrels of seltzer down the drain as they reach for a cold non-alcoholic? What exactly is happening out there? Jeremy and Tyler wade into the numbers to see what the trends and forces say about this upcoming summer.

PLUS!

The original brewer of pumpkin beer has just died. Exactly 50% of the podcast is sad.

A brewer in Croatia becomes the first to brew beer with yeast harvested from the ocean.

And beer made from recycled urine? Most of us stopped drinking Coors a long time ago.

And More!

Greatest Hits Edition (Modern Times Sale, Brewdog F***Ups, Stone Lawsuits and More)

City of Geeks — Fri, 27 May 2022 14:37:00 +0000

Maui Brewing steps forward as the first bidder for Modern Times. Jeremy and Tyler discuss what this means for the long-suffering brewery and its new (potential) Hawaiian masters.

It turns out Brewdog's employee survey was less confidential than they let on. Yet another brick in the Great Wall of screwups.

Minnesota's latest move in the continuing quest to make sensible beer laws.

The Story of the man who invented the American Light Lager and his contribution to craft beer.

Good Beer Hunting Cease and Desist and Back to the Beer Fest

City of Geeks — Fri, 13 May 2022 14:30:00 +0000

James Watt once again demonstrates an uncanny ability to fix any minor problem by turning into a major disaster. Jeremy and Tyler weigh in on this week's Brewdog dumpster fire.

PLUS

Beer fests are gearing up but can they overcome their spotty history? How beer fests are learning from the past to make these events safer for everyone.

NFTs enter the craft beer scene and it's weirder than you might think.

And the best beer in every state as told by the world's worst rating system.

The Desperation of Brewdogs and The Official (Near)Beer of College Athletes

City of Geeks — Fri, 06 May 2022 13:55:00 +0000

Brewdog rolls out surprisingly generous compensation programs for all employees. Jeremy and Tyler parse out this shocking development and how it does nothing to address the actual problems Brewdog faces.

PLUS!

NCAA's new rules allow student-athletes to make money off their likeness but not by selling alcohol. If only there was a brewery that did all non-alcoholic beers that had an Athletic brand.

Is the taproom a dying breed? What it takes to make a name for yourself in a competitive new market.

Beer purchasing numbers begin to level out with a surprising twist for hard seltzer.

And so much more!

The Centurions

City of Geeks — Thu, 28 Apr 2022 15:33:00 +0000

It's the 100th episode of It's All Beer!

To celebrate, we are talking about the last 100 episodes, our favorite stories, the most impactful moment, and how craft beer has changed during that time.

From the first filing of the Stone Lawsuit to the shocking sale of Ballast Point, pickle beers, and exploding cans, this episode has it all.

So sit back, grab something nice out of the cellar and join us as we stroll down memory lane.

Sober Edition

City of Geeks — Fri, 22 Apr 2022 12:57:00 +0000

Non-Alcoholic beer has come a long way since the dusty, neglected bottles of O'Doules kept in stores for the white-knuckle alcoholics. Jeremy and Tyler dive into a six-pack of near-beer and talk about the latest trend in craft beer.

PLUS!

The Brewdog pub that signaled the beginning of the biggest shitstorm in craft beer closes. The latest in the Brewdog saga.

Seth Beer's homerun on National Beer Day! How would you celebrate?

Guinness isn't brewed in Ireland? The Emerald Isle's iconic brewery settles a class action to the tune of... well one figure.

And much more!

Hop Burn, A Drunk In A Police Station and Other Outtakes

City of Geeks — Sat, 16 Apr 2022 14:33:00 +0000

Tyler couldn't be here this week, but we have an episode anyway!

During the course of our recording sessions, we often have a few too many stories. But, through the magic of editing, we have saved these stories for those times when time is not on our side.

This week a new off-flavor

A Wisconsin drunk overstays his welcome in a police station lobby

And The Story of the Stovepipe

BrewDog Is The Opposite of Punk and Last Call For Modern Times

City of Geeks — Fri, 08 Apr 2022 15:49:00 +0000

BrewDog sics its dogs on its accusers. Tyler and Jeremy unpack the latest allegations of intimidation from the brewery and what it might mean for their stellar IPO dreams.

PLUS

An 8 million dollar beer screw up in Las Vegas.

Banks send Modern Times into receivership and possible doom.

The latest numbers from the Brewers Association are less horrible than imagined.

A Settlement In Stone and The Death of Craft Beer

City of Geeks — Fri, 01 Apr 2022 12:13:00 +0000

Tyler and Jeremy are in mourning tonight. While drinking through the last six-pack from County Line Brewing, they ruminate on the rash of other closures and what the future of craft beer might hold

PLUS!

The thrilling conclusion to the Stone Saga! David beats Goliath but is it enough?

Carlsburg and Heiniken pull out of Russia

And a new beer that will allow you to drink and stave off climate change.

Stone Saga Part 2 and The League Brings The Pain

City of Geeks — Fri, 25 Mar 2022 12:57:00 +0000

The Court Battle Between Molsen-Coors and Stone Brewing Heats up and Stone's very existence hangs in the balance! Tyler and Jeremy debate the ins and outs and in-betweens of the Beer Trial of the Century.

PLUS!

Modern Times executives address the League of Party Goers. What lies in store for this beleaguered brewery?

Side pour beer is the hottest new thing. Why you shouldn't get bent out of shape over a glass fulla foam.

And Untapped gives Charlotte another go after a disastrous beer fest in 2019.

Stone Confusion and Putin Takes Away Our Beer

City of Geeks — Fri, 18 Mar 2022 12:12:00 +0000

The Stone/ Miller Coors lawsuit takes a dramatic turn. Tyler and Jeremy ponder Greg Koch's sorrow over social media's apparent confusion between Stone and Keystone.

PLUS!

The war in Ukraine causes more supply issues in craft beer. How some breweries are avoiding the pinch

Sam Adams makes a beer for Tom Brady's retirement... only to have him come back from the dead.

Cold IPAs are the latest fad. Are they here to stay?

Revaluing Modern Times and The Rise of Modelo

City of Geeks — Fri, 11 Mar 2022 13:14:00 +0000

Modern Times is considering a sale. Assuming there is a buyer. Jeremy and Tyler wade back into the troubles of this once iconic brewery and discuss what, if anything, someone might have to pay to keep it running.

PLUS!!

Modelo is the new king of the American craft beer market. How this relatively unknown brand rose to domination.

Craft beer and the revolution. Craft beer prospers in Thailand despite crushing laws against it.

And what makes a lifestyle brand?

Wasatch Takes On The Monster and The Twisted Roasted Hippo

City of Geeks — Fri, 25 Feb 2022 13:00:00 +0000

The founders of Wasatch and Squatters move to reclaim some of their lost taprooms from the Monster Empire. Jeremy and Tyler discuss what this could mean for the Utah beer scene and the greater craft beer landscape.
PLUS: The Great Chicago Fire of 2022 takes a beloved craft brewery. The neighborhood mourns and steps up to support.
Sweetwater eyes an expansion into the Pacific Northwest
And breweries focusing on building a place for neurodiverse patrons and employees.

Green Flashback and An Ode To The Dog

City of Geeks — Fri, 18 Feb 2022 13:57:00 +0000

Modern Times high-tails it back to San Diego. Jeremy and Tyler discuss and debate the reasons behind the brewery's fall and what might be in store.

PLUS

An icon of the Portland brewing scene is set to ride into the sunset.

Constellation teams up with Monster for another push into the craft beer market

The trials of opening a brewery during the pandemic

And more!

A Piping Hot Mug of Beer and The Last Prohibition State

City of Geeks — Fri, 11 Feb 2022 13:00:00 +0000

A beer festival that serves warm beer? I thought this was America!! Jeremy and Tyler delve into a strange new beer fad pulled from history.

PLUS!

Brewdogs are in hot water, and the stove gets turned up a notch. An update on Punks With Purpose

Mississippi might have the worst beer laws in the country. A look at the tragic history of good beer in the Deep South

And COVID kills Ye Olde Fighting Cock

You Dun Fucked Up Again, Brewdog and A Farewell to Marin

City of Geeks — Fri, 28 Jan 2022 13:59:00 +0000

The craft beer legend that screwed the pooch so bad that the BBC made a documentary about it. Jeremy and Tyler wade through the latest mess from Brewdog.

Plus!

Marin calls it quits after 33 years of brewing the beer

AB Inbev's rolls out a new logo.

And the chance to run a 300 year old pub and be a king. Who could wish for anything more?

Monster Takeover and Beerasaurus

City of Geeks — Fri, 21 Jan 2022 13:39:00 +0000

Yet another acquisition?!?! Jeremy and Tyler dissect the Monster Energy Drinks' foray into the world of craft beer with the purchase of Oskar Blues and Canarchy
PLUS!
The forces and trends shaping the beer world in 2022
Bells says goodbye to their founder
The crossroads of beer and paleontology
And a suggestion on how to spend your dry January

It's All Beer: Mergers and Acquisitions Edition

City of Geeks — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 13:34:00 +0000

We're back from our Holiday break only to find our news box hath runneth over.

Green Flash bought by Sweetwater's parent company, Tilray.

St. Archer's brewery bought by Kings and Convicts.

Uinta picked up by United States Beverage

We cover it all in this episode.

It's All Beer With Jeff Paradis and Blue Pit Brewing

City of Geeks — Fri, 17 Dec 2021 13:42:00 +0000

Going out with a bang for 2021!

We've got Jeff Paradis on the show. He's the founder of one of Idaho's newest breweries. Having just crested his one-year anniversary, Jeff talks to us about how a hobby inspired a buisness, the trials of opening a brewery in rual Idaho during a pandemic and his views about the craft beer industry's present and future.

The Tyranny of Ball and The Rise of the Dragon

City of Geeks — Fri, 03 Dec 2021 13:30:00 +0000

One of the nation's largest can manufacturers are coming down hard on their customers. Jeremy and Tyler wade back into the supply chain issues and the hardships brought on by these new developments.
PLUS
With the sale of Bells, New Holland is now Michigan's largest independent craft brewery. We spotlight this producer with probably the worlds weirdest flagship beer.
Ever wanted to play a game on your beer label? Yeah we haven't either but now you can.
And Sycamore brewing comes out with their latest holiday beer sure to offend 'that' person in every group.

For Whom The Bells Toll and The Supply Chains Are Buggered

City of Geeks — Fri, 19 Nov 2021 13:08:00 +0000

A new episode of It's All Beer is Live!

It's been a week since the big announcement that Bells was being sold to Kirin. Jeremy and Tyler dive deep into the history of the company and the future of craft beer.

Plus!

A new take on the mix pack keeps ABV in mind.

Supply chains are screwed everywhere including in your pint glass.

And A river of booze in Hawaii.

The Sale of Bells and Beer On The 87th Floor

City of Geeks — Fri, 12 Nov 2021 13:27:00 +0000

Breaking News! Bells officiall announced they are selling the buisness to Lion. Tyler and Jeremy scramble to figure out what just happened and what it means for the industry.

PLUS: An archolocial dig into one of the oldest breweries in Oregon and the strange story behind it.

Three new beer trends as seen in Tavour

And rare beer seekers have a reason to hike to the top of the Empire State Building.

Going Big On Long Drinks And Beer In Space

City of Geeks — Fri, 05 Nov 2021 12:00:00 +0000

Sam Adams drops $10 Million gambling on an obscure Finnish cocktail. Tyler shines some light on flavored malt beverage market and Jeremy insults the nation of Finland.

PLUS

Sam Adams brews beer with hops shot into space. Is it as dumb as it sounds? Probably.

And Vinepair asks bewers about their most overrated beer styles.

Florida Fresh Hops and Mikkeller's Breaking Point

City of Geeks — Fri, 29 Oct 2021 12:42:00 +0000

Florida Man can grow fresh hops! Jeremy and Tyler wander into the expantion of hop fields beyond the Pacific Northwest.

PLUS!

The Mikkeller Beer Festival goes off amid controversy of sexual harrasment, bullying and some inexplicable ad campaigns.

Sam Adams dumps millions of cases of hard seltzer

and the strange world of beer measurements.

It's All Beer With Drew and Liquid Intrusion

City of Geeks — Fri, 22 Oct 2021 12:52:00 +0000

It's a special episode of It's All Beer. Drew, the resident beer expert of the Diapers and Haircutz podcast is with us. We talk about the fallout from Hofbrau Haus, Founders and Boulevard, the craft beer industry's work toward greater inclusion, the East Coast beer landscape and, of course, geek the hell out over some beers.

A Mecca of Spritz and Union Busting At Goose Island

City of Geeks — Fri, 08 Oct 2021 12:43:00 +0000

A taproom of hard seltzer?!?!
Our heroes stare into the bubbly, immersive abyss and wonder if they can somehow free trip to LA out of the deal.
PLUS!
Workers move to unionize Goose Island and they are laid off at the start of the pandemic. Coincidence? Yeah, probably not.
The secret power of cartoons in beer marketing.
And the strongest beers available in the world.

Smoked Out Hops and A Brewery For Ants

City of Geeks — Fri, 01 Oct 2021 15:06:00 +0000

Climate change is ruining fresh hop season! Jeremy and Tyler ruminate on the effect wildfires in the West are having on this years hop harvest.

PLUS!

Millennials and hard seltzer team up to ruin a staple of undergrad life.

Hop Valley celebrates the 20th anniversary of Zoolander... for some reason

And the secrets of discontinued beer are revealed

Ballgames, Craft Beer and Racist Assholes that Ruin Everything

City of Geeks — Fri, 24 Sep 2021 15:40:00 +0000

A beer at a baseball game is perhaps the most sublime relaxing experience out there. But behind the $8 pints is a hidden world of dirty money and backroom deals. Jeremy and Tyler dive deep into the reason you can't get a decent IPA while watching your favorite sport.

PLUS

Barrel and Flow festival kicks off and the next door neighbor looses his shit. We dive in to the scandal at Hofbrauhaus

The finer points of barrel aging

And Papst wants to pay you to to fill your house with their merch.

The Last Beer Nun and Adorable Australians

City of Geeks — Fri, 17 Sep 2021 15:48:00 +0000

After their summer break, Tyler and Jeremy talk about the last remaining Beer Nun and try not to blasphem too much... oh who are we kidding?

PLUS!

AB Inbev sues over energy costs during the Texas snowstorm. A tale of an down-under craft beer buyout, and the most horrific beverages ever produced

'Tis the Saison and Texas Pickle Beer Fight

City of Geeks — Mon, 14 Jun 2021 16:51:58 +0000

It's the last episode before our summer break! Leaving you all off with a sampling of five different farmhouse-style beers and pontificating on the history, the magic, the mystery, and, indeed the glory that is Saison. These light, effervescent, highly drinkable beers are the perfect complement to a hot summer evening so we spend some time getting to know them better. On our journey, we take a slight detour to Texas and a briny showdown between two breweries vying for the title of the King of Texas Pickle Beers.

25 Years of Firestone and The Workers Revolt

City of Geeks — Tue, 01 Jun 2021 18:47:45 +0000

Firestone Walker turns 25! Jeremy and Tyler talk about the little brewery in Northern California that got out of control and changed the craft beer landscape. PLUS! In the aftermath of the sexual discrimination alligations across the industry, workers demand changes and force the worst offenders out. The strange tale of the Corona Killer that wasn't And the brilliance behind Off Color's Beer For series

Ya'll Dun Fucked Up and Trappists In Danger

City of Geeks — Fri, 21 May 2021 16:00:00 +0000

Here we go again. The craft beer industry deals with a reckoning as hundreds of sexual harassment allegations pour in. Jeremy and Tyler discuss the issue at hand including how to lie about what industry one works in. PLUS!! One of the last Trappist breweries finds themselves in a legal battle for their water supply. And is Hard Seltzer Beer? Constellation hopes so for the 'legions' of Corona hard selzer fans. ... Both of them.

The Master Brewer Returns and They Took Our Growlers

City of Geeks — Sat, 08 May 2021 17:22:04 +0000

Growlerwerks creates a new growler just for hard seltzer. Our heros talk about the long-lost days of beer jugs and lament a clear, sparkling future. PLUS The brewer of Bourbon County is back in the beer game. We talk about the legend that is Greg Hall And taprooms of the future where you don't have to interact with the staff. What fresh hell is this?

Bitter Beer Tweets and Nihilist Edition

City of Geeks — Sun, 02 May 2021 16:55:42 +0000

Being a bitter bitch on Twitter can get you free beer. Tyler and Jeremy ruminate on whether they have enough combined bitterness to earn an entire keg... or even an infinite draft system. PLUS Craft beer may be its own worst enemy. We revisit some of what we learned in the industry during the pandemic and how we can survive going forward. And Golden Stout! A style that's a contradiction in terms as well as an interesting twist on a range of ideas.

New Belgium's Worst Beer and the Tale of the Lost Breweries

City of Geeks — Mon, 26 Apr 2021 19:04:33 +0000

It's rare that a brewery makes a bad beer and tries to sell it. ... .... It's rare that a brewery *intentionally* makes a bad beer and tries to sell it. Jeremy and Tyler discuss New Belgium's Scorched Earth and what it means for the future of beer and the planet Earth. PLUS! The best of solar-powered beer. The breweries that are going the extra step toward sustainability. The paradox of Pactec, how this ubiquitous West-coast packaging fails to fulfill its promise of recyclability. And The tale of the lost Constillation Breweries.

Swearing on a Mountain In Utah and A Eulogy For The Worst Beer Blog

City of Geeks — Sat, 10 Apr 2021 14:40:28 +0000

Budweiser gets Utah to name them the offical state beer and to celebrate wants to bring two people to swear on top of a Utah mountain. Jeremy and Tyler throw their sweary hats into the ring. PLUS! More BA numbers spell doom and boom for the industry. We parse the figures to figure out what is happening. A strange eulogy for a strange piece of beer twitter and the tale of the Great Lakes Cuvee.

Craft Beer at the MLB and Your Manager Is Bitch

City of Geeks — Sat, 03 Apr 2021 16:07:10 +0000

It's Baseball Season which exactly 50% of this podcast could give a Flying Dog about. But Tyler runs through the most popular beers in major stadiums, and Jeremy... is there as well. PLUS! The numbers are in; the Brewers Association releases the list of the biggest breweries in 2020. Cleveland flirts with the dangers around 10 cent beer again. And Your Manager Is Bitch turns into a successful promotion. How taking a stand can help a brewery's bottom line.

Beer and Taxes and You Dun F*cked Up Brewdog

City of Geeks — Sat, 20 Mar 2021 16:44:06 +0000

Welp, here we go again. Brewdog fires all the women and LGTBQ+ at their Indie taproom and is surprised by the blowback. Jeremy and Tyler wade into the latest controversy and watch yet another brewery make the same dumbass mistakes. PLUS! Beer and taxes. West Virginia and Oregon try to balance their budget on craft beer's back, and Stone is hit with a massive penalty. And a Virginia brewery has set out to make the world's hottest beer. It's a glass ful of pain,

Walk Off The Platform and Beer Pirates

City of Geeks — Mon, 08 Mar 2021 16:20:43 +0000

The entire crew of the Platform Taproom in Columbus, OH walks off the job. Tyler and Jeremy dive into the circumstances that led to this shocking move and what this means for the craft beer industry as a whole. PLUS!! An undersea barrel-aging project gets robbed of their beer. A couple of Austrailians lost at sea are rescued by a Man Called Tex. And then it gets weird. And a group of Texan breweries that pulled together to help their community in a trying time.

How To NHC and Tyler Yells About Beer Styles

City of Geeks — Sat, 27 Feb 2021 16:09:13 +0000

The Brewers Association adds new styles to their official 2021 style guide. Jeremy and the rest of the world stand back as Tyler gets atop his soapbox to purge some pent-up frustration. PLUS! The National Homebrew Competition looks a little different. We give you a rundown of how to become the 2021 Brewer of the Year A brewer sets on a journey to bring together IPA's and lagers in a way that doesn't suck. MGD gets a slightly sleazy rebranding AND MORE!

Ancient Beers and The Most American Brew

City of Geeks — Sat, 20 Feb 2021 17:32:04 +0000

An ancient brewery discovered in Egypt. Jeremy and Tyler consult their admittedly spotty knowledge of ancient history to see if they figured out the milkshake IPA back then. PLUS! AI takes over your tastebuds. When Spotify meets your local tap list. Firestone Walker has a special treat for California residents A Health Inspector in LA caught dancing after shutting down a brewery New discoveries in Kveik yeast. And an all-American debate about the quintecciental red white and blue brew.

The Purge of Heineken and Selzer Wars

City of Geeks — Sat, 13 Feb 2021 17:04:56 +0000

The Plague cost Heineken billions in 2020. Jeremy and Tyle pick through the remains and speculate about the future and how their favorite potheads might be able to help. PLUS! Two Colorado breweries and their efforts to bring craft beer beyond bearded white dudes in flannel. AB Inbev back in court over a Superbowl ad again. This time, the subject matter is clear... and sparkly. And what does it mean to be a 'local' beer? We provide the definitive answer to end all debate.

Working In A Union Brewery and The Perils of A Parent Company

City of Geeks — Sat, 06 Feb 2021 16:20:19 +0000

Anchor Brewing started an experiment about a year ago when the company voted to unionize the workforce. Jeremy and Tyler take a deep look into the company to see how its working out. PLUS! New Belgium's parent company has been funneling money toward a brutal civil war for years, but with the recent developments change appears to be on the horizon. Withered Souls is voted the best brewery in the US for 2020. And can explosions are still rampant does anyone care or is it just an occupational hazard for the intrepid beer explorer.

Superbowl Showdown and You Dun Fucked Up Boulevard

City of Geeks — Sun, 31 Jan 2021 20:11:00 +0000

Budweiser reveals its big Superbowl commercial plans and they are... Nothing! Sort of. Jeremy and Tyler talk about the strange history of Budweiser Superbowl commercials and how that led to this year's strange decision. PLUS! We yell a lot about the recent sexual harassment allegations at Boulevard Brewing and Jeremy offers a new plan forward Anchor steam goes through a rebranding and Olympia is gone for good... maybe.

A Rebranded Revolution and Back in Black

City of Geeks — Sat, 23 Jan 2021 16:07:11 +0000

It's a new year with new challenges. Time to spruce up the old can art and logo! Tyler and Jeremy talk about a couple of breweries and their efforts to pump new life into their brands. PLUS! The landscape of the California beer landscape is shifting like... well, the actual landscape of California. How breweries are coping and what others around the country should look for. Sweetwater Brewing moves into Colorado And we're Back in Black, why Black IPA's might be making a comeback.

Adventures In Dry January and 2021 Predictions

City of Geeks — Sat, 16 Jan 2021 16:05:17 +0000

Happy 2021 everyone! Our Heros have collapsed hungover and broke into the New Year and are spending a moment discussing the relative merits and surprising complexity of non-alcoholic beer. It's was a hell of a year last year, just sayin'. PLUS! Predictions for 2021! What new trends do we have to look forward to? Natty Light reveals the grand project that required thousands of diplomas and the result is truly epic! Sam Adams crosses the craft beer line again. And much more!

The Darkest Days and The Rise of the Crushies

City of Geeks — Sun, 20 Dec 2020 13:00:04 +0000

The 3 Floyds taproom in Muncie, Indiana closes amid the pandemic. Tyler eulogizes the fallen beer hall while Jeremy attempts to pick a fight with yet another state. PLUS! The first-ever Woman of the Year is named by the first-ever Crushie awards. The future of barrel-aged beer. New theories into the evolution of beer geekery And Budweiser wants to put your puppy on a can.

The Secret of Bourbon County and The Mexican Beer Is A Lie

City of Geeks — Sat, 05 Dec 2020 13:29:10 +0000

Wait, there are even more variants of Goose Island's Bourbon County?!?! Jeremy and Tyler track down the story of the hidden easter eggs in this year's release of the famous imperial stout. PLUS! A new scholarship aims to help increase the presence of people of color in the beer industry. Also, Fosters returns to Australia, Tetate was never from Mexico and Waffle House gets its very own beer. Literally, nothing makes sense anymore fuck it, It's All Beer!!

Texas Brewery Massacre and 12 Ounces Of Abyss

City of Geeks — Sun, 22 Nov 2020 14:00:52 +0000

It's not often the words 'murder' and 'embezzlement' make their way into the world of craft beer. But when they do, you better believe that Tyler and Jeremy will be there to giggle over what may be the worst conspiracy to commit murder in history. PLUS We discuss the evolution of craft beer packaging as Abyss moves to 12 oz bottles. Stone and Founders roll out special treats for the holidays. And we feature a Milwaukee brewery and their past present and future.

A New Way To Hop A Hazy and 10 Billion Cans Short

City of Geeks — Sun, 15 Nov 2020 12:24:35 +0000

Want to pack even more fresh, juicy flavors into your hazy? A new hopping technique is all the rage and Jeremy and Tyler discuss its future in craft beer! PLUS! The can shortage is getting worse and small breweries are going to get hurt worst of all. The COVID forces breweries to think beyond the 6-pack. And we spotlight a California brewery that is working to change the face of craft brewing.

Sweetwater Up In Smoke and Shelton Bros Down and Out

City of Geeks — Sun, 08 Nov 2020 13:07:15 +0000

Sweetwater Brewing sells to a Canadian cannabis company. Jeremy and Tyler discuss one of the most interesting brewery acquisitions to date. PLUS! The COVID had killed Shelton Bros. Will someone come pick up the pieces or will we have to bid farewell to one of the great beer importers. What happens when Papst ends up with a brewery they can't use? And Dixie beer unveils their new name!

Maryland Hops Update and Brewing Is A Lot Of Temperature

City of Geeks — Sat, 31 Oct 2020 12:00:00 +0000

Remember when Maryland tried to grow its own hops? We do and we have an update. Tyler and Jeremy weigh in on this attempt to spread hop farms coast to coast. PLUS! The FDA sets ground rules on what it means to be gluten-free. Firestone Walker goes solar And the first 'Best Beer' lists of 2020 are out. Time to get judgy about the results!

Going Resort and Private Jet Dick-Around

City of Geeks — Sat, 17 Oct 2020 16:31:16 +0000

Ballast Point shuts down for the winter in hopes of a better 2021. Jeremy and Tyler discuss the merits of bars and restaurants hibernating for the winter. PLUS!! The Brewers Association faces pushback from its members regarding diversity, inclusion, and missing grant money. Natty Light is ready to take you and your friends on a plane ride to nowhere. And a Miami brewery files a lawsuit against Heineken over the loss of their soccer sponsorship.

Stone Bottom and You Want FDA Regulations? Because This How You Get FDA Regulations

City of Geeks — Sun, 04 Oct 2020 13:00:05 +0000

There's a rash of exploding cans in craft beer. Tyler and Jeremy take on quality control in craft beer and warn of impending corporate machinations. PLUS! Stone Brewing has had a rough year. We tell the story behind the decline of a craft brew icon. And Jeremy's Dream House... according to Tyler. It's... kinda what you assume.

Yinglings New Deal and The Strongest Beer Debate Part... 50

City of Geeks — Sat, 26 Sep 2020 12:59:00 +0000

We're Back and catching up on all the news! Ying Ling and Molson Coors strike up a new deal. Jeremy and Tyler scramble to find who had what in the Deadpool PLUS! The a new beer has the official title of strongest beer. Jeremy and Tyler rehash a new argument and brewery workers unite for better wages and conditions.

Summertime Special With Brewnomics

City of Geeks — Sun, 23 Aug 2020 12:00:00 +0000

Strap in, everyone. Boise beer podcasters It's All Beer and Brewnomics team up for a monster episode! In this two-hour double episode, Jeremy and Tyler sit down with Will, Jerry, and Paul to talk about their entry into craft beer, sort through some deep-seated issues, discover inter-show doppelgangers, and get super judgy on some beers. We even get into a couple of news stories that managed to come out during the Summer of the COVID.

Algae Love Booze and A Beer Called 'Defund The Police'

City of Geeks — Mon, 29 Jun 2020 17:00:00 +0000

It's the last episode before our summer break, Tyler and Jeremy open up a collection of beers that got us into craft beer in the begining and talk about them. PlUS! An Austrailian brewery tries a new method for reducing their carbon footprint A beer called 'Defund The Police' creates a tense situation for the brewery. Dixie Beer Changes its name And More!

The Death Of Innovation and That's A Cock Pirate

City of Geeks — Sun, 21 Jun 2020 12:03:00 +0000

As people go back to some old staples, breweries slow production on new, special release beers. But is there something else going on? Tyler and Jeremy explore the ins and outs of taproom culture during COVID. PLUS! A brewery trolls Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski with a new salty beer. Michigan's beer laws get slightly less shitty. And a traditionally made wild ale is causing a shift in the African craft beer scene.

Hawaiian Roadblocks and The Thai Craft Beer Revolution

City of Geeks — Sun, 14 Jun 2020 12:00:00 +0000

AB InBev has one more hurdle to clear before taking control of the Craft Brew Alliance and that sweet, sweet, Kona brand money. Tyler and Jeremy weigh into the selling of Kona's Hawaiian brewery. PLUS! A Craft Beer Revolution in Thailand brings and actual revolution. A brewery is up for sale on Craigslist, Sycamore Brewing still in hot water over the obcene lables and so much more!

A Bit of Good News and Black is Beautiful

City of Geeks — Sun, 07 Jun 2020 12:00:00 +0000

The Brewers Association comes back with new numbers and the news... isn't half bad. Tyler and Jeremy are both unsure how to handle the idea that everything isn't crumbling around them. PLUS! A new collaboration invites breweries to brew a beer in support of racial equality. More good news from the beer purchaser's index And the COVID makes summer seasonals a bit of a bitch to sort out.

Out-Seltzer The Claw and Virtual Beer Festivals

City of Geeks — Mon, 18 May 2020 15:58:00 +0000

AB Inbev thinks it knows seltzer better than the White Claw. Tyler and Jeremy dive into Budwiesers attempt to corner the fizzy flavored water market PLUS! Beer festivals go online this year. Some of the beer events that you can attend from the comfort of your quarentine space Georgetown starts cannning a beer they said they would never can and a deep dive into the Mexican-style lager.

The Meaty Part of the Bell Curve and It's Your Fault ABInBev

City of Geeks — Sat, 09 May 2020 12:30:00 +0000

Papst buys a brewery which would be the first hit on our #Deadpool2020 except... well, we will explain. PLUS! ABInbev post major losses in the first quarter. What does this say for the beer industry as a whole? And what does the summer of draft look like post-COVID? And a story about religion and booze that will make you smile.

Beer Wars Part 3 The Re Re Litigating and From A Donkey

City of Geeks — Tue, 05 May 2020 12:00:20 +0000

BREAKING NEWS! Beer wars takes another turn. ABInbev wins a stunning victory in their quest to be the biggest assholes in the beer world. PLUS! More strange state laws. Tyler and Jeremy dive into local legislation that was at best, annoying, and, at worst crippling to the beer industry. And Mexican convenience stores are ten days from running out of beer, bringing a whole new meaning to a 'beer run.'

A Minor Thing In The 1940's and a Trailer Park Wedding

City of Geeks — Sun, 26 Apr 2020 12:00:09 +0000

Oktoberfest is canceled. You know shit is serious when the Germans call off a drinking party. Tyler and Jeremy continue to explore the shit storm that is the beer industry during the COVID-19 Epidemic PLUS! If your wedding was canceled Miller High Life and Busch want to help to varying degrees And is North Dakota on your beer bucket list? Maybe it should be.

Because Of Laws You Can't Go In and Shame In Your Stomach

City of Geeks — Sat, 18 Apr 2020 12:00:49 +0000

A brewery in Alberta, Canada celebrates its grand opening in... not ideal times. Tyler and Jeremy explore what it means for a new brewery to start during the Apocolypse. PLUS! The true story of COVID's effect on craft beer, our heroes talk about a series of stories from around the country. And a Canadian company brews beer out of pot. And maybe other things too. But mostly pot.

The Pandemic Ruined Our Anniversary and Drink Beer You Selfish Prick

City of Geeks — Sat, 11 Apr 2020 12:00:54 +0000

This week on Its All Beer! The national media lost it over the latest numbers from the Brewers Association, Jeremy and Tyler do a deep dive to discover how bad we are screwed. Plus! What do you do with all the beer from a canceled beer competition? Help some folk, fool! And if trends continue, summer will get weird. What will we drink in a world with NO DANCING!?!

The Pantsless Edition

City of Geeks — Sat, 04 Apr 2020 12:00:16 +0000

It's entirely possible that one or both of our heroes are sans-pants during the first-ever remote recording of It's All Beer. We'll leave it up to your imagination. The Coronavirus is ravaging the craft brew industry. Jeremy and Tyler discuss the latest developments as well as the unique ways breweries are attempting to weather the storm. PLUS! Cascade Brewing purchased by an Oregon investment firm. The latest developments in #keepthekeyinkeystone and get three months' worth of beer and a puppy!

Anything But Corona Edition

City of Geeks — Sat, 28 Mar 2020 12:00:10 +0000

The plauge is still upon us but Jeremy and Tyler want to talk about literally anything else. Wanna talk about German beer warmers? Sure, we'er into it. Best practices for brewery cash flow? Kind boring but why not. Cooking with pilsner... I guess if that's all there is. Milk vodka? Okay, what?

You've All Gone Feral and Please, God, What Is Next?

City of Geeks — Sat, 21 Mar 2020 12:00:58 +0000

Well, shit got weird, didn't it? The first numbers are in, what did COVID-19 do to craft beer this week? Jeremy and Tyler discuss where they got it wrong and where they got it really wrong. PLUS! Craft beer needs a bailout. Hop growers come to help and the details of starting your own virtual happy hour.

Quarantined and Going Viral Edition?

City of Geeks — Sat, 14 Mar 2020 12:00:26 +0000

This week on It's All Beer: Well its all anyone is talking about so I guess we have to. The coronavirus is ruining everything but the real question is how will it affect craft beer? Tyler and Jeremy do a deep dive into the possible implications of a deadly virus on tasty beverages. PLUS! Kona's sales are increasing even with the rest of the CBA weighing them down. And does your dog have what it takes to be Keystones Poster Pooch? If so you could walk away with ten grand and... let's focus on the ten grand.

Magic Words For An International Incident and Aggressive Generosity

City of Geeks — Sun, 08 Mar 2020 12:00:44 +0000

This week on it's all beer: Two especially hung-over women try to snag a seat upgrade and end up causing an international incident. Plus! The saga of Ballast Point continues, how Kings and Convicts intend to build the brand to its former glory. A look into the weirdly secretive yet adorable world of beer trading and #metoo stories in the world of craft beer.

Tyler's Hangover Rage and Degenerate Disneyland

City of Geeks — Sat, 29 Feb 2020 13:00:43 +0000

Tyler made it back from his bachelor party and he's... mostly okay. Kinda angry. He's definitely got some opinions on today's stories: Surly cancels a beer event because of Minnesota's stupid beer laws. Uinta brewing makes a comeback after a rough year. And Untappd and Beer Advocate join forces so beer geeks can tell the world exactly what they think.

Tyler's Last Episode (Maybe) and Beer Float in a Kirin Cup

City of Geeks — Sat, 22 Feb 2020 13:00:53 +0000

This is it! Tyler's last episode of It's All Beer. ... Maybe. There's about a 40% chance. ANYHOO! The best baseball stadiums for craft beer. Hard seltzer is the feather in the cap and the chain on the ankle for Sam Adams. And hard times for a few craft brands.

Skulletts and Money Through The Phone

City of Geeks — Sat, 15 Feb 2020 13:00:38 +0000

This week on It's All Beer! Jeremy's diploma might actually be worth something thanks to Natty Light. Plus THC-sucking cans, breweries that want you to have more dogs, breweries that help you find missing dogs and a NYC altercation that proves that, despite the saying, there are indeed laws while drinking the claws.

The Sexy Low Cal IPA Special- Speedos and Slim, Svelte Whores

City of Geeks — Sat, 08 Feb 2020 13:00:59 +0000

Tyler and Jeremy embrace the coming low-cal IPA craze and line up a selection of these neo-session IPA's to determine which will satisfy their hop craving without blowing up their waistline. PLUS: Molson Coors sued again. The battleground moves to hard seltzer as Future Proof defends its turf. Good news for self-distributed beer in Michigan, lawmakers bump the limit and allows smaller breweries to expand. And the story of how Pliny the Younger ended up bottled.

Hazy Fornications and Passed Out Before Halftime

City of Geeks — Sat, 01 Feb 2020 13:00:06 +0000

This week on It's All Beer: Session IPAs are back calling themselves 'low calorie' IPA's. Jeremy and Tyler discuss the pros and cons of this latest incarnation of beers with low ABV and high IBU's PLUS! Truly wants to reward you for showing up to work hungover. Truly and Rally, people! And contract brewing. It has an unpleasant stigma attached, but it might be the only thing keeping your favorite brewery afloat.

A Match Made In Seltzerland and You're Not Supposed To Drink The Bong Water

City of Geeks — Sat, 25 Jan 2020 13:00:58 +0000

This week on It's All Beer: Dry January claimes another brewery as MolsonCoors buys Atwater. Our heroes start to realize how bad they are at predicting the future sales in craft beer. Plus! Ska Brewing and Sweetwater stay afloat by embrasing the selzters and other diversifications of sadness. A blind-taste beer festival removes the hype and brings the craft. And beer/wine hybrids are a thing and not just something that happens when your drunk late at night and almost out of booze.

Fix Your Shit and Tapping The Can Does Dick All

City of Geeks — Sat, 18 Jan 2020 13:00:13 +0000

Jeremy and Tyler purge some pent up frustration as they enter the new decade. It's all been a sham! The preferred method of opening a shaken beer is a lie. What's next? Is the sky blue? Does the Pope truely defecate in the woods? Is the cake a lie?!?! Plus! An Indiana brewery runs into problems with their ill-fated 'Slushy XL' line. It seems they misplaced all the f*cks they had. And Papst is craft now. Hipsters rejoice!

New Belgium Blowback and Brewery Deadpool 2020

City of Geeks — Sat, 21 Dec 2019 13:00:23 +0000

It's our last episode of 2019 and we got a few things to cover before we take a little break. First, the New Belgium deal is finalized but not without some blowback. Say what you want about ABInbev, they aren't involved with murderous dictators... yet. PLUS! Maryland's archaic laws get slightly less draconian. And Jeremy and Tyler reveal their picks for the 2020 Brewery Deadpool along with the rules for all that want to enter.

Smells Like Bad Decisions and Pixelated Reindeer Orgy

City of Geeks — Sat, 14 Dec 2019 13:00:13 +0000

Sadly, Tyler had to miss the recording this week, but we scored a special guest co-host who brought a special treat that we mentioned in an earlier podcast. The continuing saga of Ballast Point is revealed plus guest host Eric Talbert grills Jeremy about his ethics regarding supporting craft beer. Plus: A Documentary about Boise Brewing makes waves and someone snitches on a North Carolina brewery for some suggestive reindeer games.

Ballast Point Blues Part 2 and Inappropriate Acts On A Pile Of Money

City of Geeks — Sat, 07 Dec 2019 13:00:39 +0000

This Week On Its All Beer! The Saga of Ballast Point takes a wild turn when an obscure Chicago brewery buys the beleaguered brewery for a fraction of its 2015 sale price. Our heroes wade into the history of Ballast Point and possibly the strangest brewery acquisition story ever told. Plus! Anderson Valley also has new owners. It was just one of those weeks. White Claw and Coke battle over the Surge, and we help craft the legal defense. And The Founding Fathers of craft beer have a place in the Smithsonian.

Little Creatures and Giant Inflatable Flappy IPA Thingy

City of Geeks — Sat, 23 Nov 2019 13:00:40 +0000

## This week on It's All Beer! New Belgium becomes the latest independent craft brewery to be snatched up by a larger company. This time the Japanese conglomerate Kirin. Jeremy and Tyler discuss what this means for the 4th largest craft brewery and dig deep inside their new corporate overlords. PLUS: Fresh hops year-round? A Colorado scientist leads the way into a new age of hop production. And Lagunitas gets weird again. We write another chapter in the book entitled 'Why Stoners Shouldn't Run A Major Business'.

Corporate Beer Sucks Edition

City of Geeks — Mon, 18 Nov 2019 12:00:47 +0000

## This week on It's All Beer: We air out the mountain of soiled laundry the largest breweries left for us this week. AbInbev completes their take-over of the Craft Beer Alliance after employing some dirty tricks to save a few million. They then celebrate by being a dick to a small Oregon brewery and messing with a legacy Texan brewery. And Miller Coors, not to be outdone, brings the fight to Jeremy and Tyler's home turf. Raise an independent craft beer with us, and a middle finger or two, to our corporate masters.

The Would Be Astronauts and They Spike It With Meth

City of Geeks — Sat, 09 Nov 2019 13:00:39 +0000

This week on It's All Beer! Stone wins their first victory against Miller Coors. It turns out that judges frown on hiding evidence. Spiked seltzer, non-alcoholic drinks, and legal weed are taking customers away from craft beer. Lagunitas solution, a non-alcoholic seltzer, spiked with THC. Game. Set. Match. Wanna be a billionaire? Turns out, the secret was in the seltzer all along. And a tale about a craft brewery who lets every one of the employees design and brew a beer.

A Rusty Piece of Rebar and Maryland's Terrible Logo

City of Geeks — Sat, 02 Nov 2019 15:00:38 +0000

This week on the podcast: Founders settles their lawsuit with Tracy Evans. Tyler and Jeremy take a look at the dumpster fire that was last week and discuss all the exciting methods Founders used to screw themselves. Molson Coors has an identity crisis. They change their name, fire a few people, and cower in terror before the might of the Claw. And Flying Dog brews the first beer made from Maryland hops. We discuss the hop buisness and the possiblity of a new hop growing region on the East Coast.

Blacked Out On Social Media (And Booze) and You Dun F*cked Up Founders

City of Geeks — Sat, 26 Oct 2019 12:00:53 +0000

In a new promotion, Miller goes blackout on social media. Much like their biggest fans. Founders fucked up. Tyler and Jeremy try to untangle the web of shit that the Michigan brewery has brought upon itself. Got arrested on Halloween? ABINbev wants you in their new campaign, complete with the catsuit you were wearing at the time. And Lagunitas closes a Portland 'Community Taproom' we explore what other wierd stuff this brewery is up to Its All Beer!

Paper Beer Bottles and Break Out The Gimp Suit

City of Geeks — Mon, 21 Oct 2019 12:00:20 +0000

This week on Its All Beer: Beer Wars continues. ABInbev accuses Miller Coors of espionage and a sleep-deprived Jeremy writes ABInbev and MillerCoors slash fiction. Carlsburg introduces paper beer bottles. The word is still out on whether or not they intend to improve their beer. And Victory opens a giant new taproom in Philly. Jeremy and Tyler dive deep into the orgins of this iconic force in craft beer.

Legacy Takeovers and Imperial Session Hazy Sadness

City of Geeks — Mon, 14 Oct 2019 18:00:14 +0000

Laurelwood Brewing and Aspen Brewing strike a deal with Legacy Breweries. Wait... who are they exactly? It's the year of collaborations and there are a couple that just seem, well, off. And what exactly is a 'session' beer. Our heros wade into style definitions and come back broken and miserable men. It's all beer.

Suck it, Oregon and Dirty, Dirty Germans

City of Geeks — Fri, 04 Oct 2019 13:00:55 +0000

This week on It's All Beer! The hop harvest is in. Tyler quizzes Jeremy on his knowledge of hop strains and finds that he's been mostly faking this beer geek thing. A long David and Goliath story but, somehow, ABInbev stars in a cameo as David. Minnesota's archaic growler laws force a brewery to shut down sales. We whip out our fake law degrees for an in-depth discussion. And kids in breweries. We tackle the issue again but it's different when kids are being raised between the fermentors.

Frat Bro Economics and Plop Your Medals On The Table

City of Geeks — Sat, 28 Sep 2019 12:00:58 +0000

The beer news this week: Natty Light Hard Seltzer now the official sponser of Big 12. Sports got less cool as a result. The Great American Beer Fest kicks off next week along with the biggest beer competition in America. Is it worth the trouble to enter? White Castle and Weyerbacher work together to create the perfect beer for your late night, half drunken sliders. The Brewers Association Numbers are out. There are a lot of them and they are pretty big. (That's what she said. Boom!) And ABInbev changes their packaging to reduce plastic waste. Decides to do something really shitty next week to make up for it.

Fear the Beer Beer From Red Deer, Dear and Keyboard Jockey D-Bag

City of Geeks — Sun, 22 Sep 2019 12:00:46 +0000

Pabst's Hard Coffee is an unexpected success? Canada bans a beer for being too cheap. Also Dr. Suess is a guest on this episode. Vine Pair releases their list of the 25 most important IPAs. We pour through the haze. And Texas passes the Beer to Go Bill and good things ensue.

Seltzer, Nitro, LoCal, Brute and Other Abominations

City of Geeks — Sun, 15 Sep 2019 07:00:38 +0000

We're back, hungover and a little rusty after our summer break. Jeremy and Tyler explore A-B's identity crisis. Brute lagers are now a thing. In case you were worried about that. Louisiana's Abida comes out with their lo-cal beer option and the latest data that suggests that it might be a fading market. And #IAmCraftBeer, a trending hashtag on Twitter that will restore your faith in humanity.

Summertime Special With Gem State Brewing

City of Geeks — Tue, 20 Aug 2019 08:00:26 +0000

We're still on summer break but we managed to put together this special episode for all you lovely girls and guys. ABInbev aquires another brewery while were were gone. Proof (if proof were needed) that this podcast is the last line of defense for craft beer. A 14% hard seltzer. In case you want to make all the bad decisions with zero sugar. And Chris McGinnis, the owner and head brewer of Gem State Brewing, a new brewery opening in Eagle, Idaho is on the podcast to discuss the trials and tribulations involved in starting a brewery. And Jeremy and Tyler get a sneak peek into the some of the new beer coming to a brewery near them.

Going Quietly Into the Night with Pale Memories

City of Geeks — Fri, 28 Jun 2019 07:00:06 +0000

A monster episode for you boys and girls before we F.R.O for the summer. Jeremy and Tyler drink a flight of traditional and not-so-traditional pale ales while reminiscing about their craft beer history, debating the merits of small breweries and complaining about how breweries date (or do not date) their beer. Also, the Brewers Association comes out with their new summer ad campaign. July 3rd is now Independent Beer Run Day. And the weirdest beers ever attempted. And why 'healthier for you beers' is a fad that is going to die quickly and with no remorse.

Ragnarok The AHA and Drinkables With Your Edibles

City of Geeks — Fri, 21 Jun 2019 07:00:04 +0000

The American Homebrewers Association picks for the best beers in 2019 just came in. We give you the run down. What's better then beer for breakfast? Maybe breakfast for Beer? Deschutes Brewing rolls out their chronic new marketing campaign. How many jobs does craft brew really supply? We've got numbers. And Also figures. And a total D-Bag sues Brewdogs over sex descrimination. Listen to Tyler go off on Scottland's least eligable bachelor. It's All Beer!

Ballast Point Blues and a Heart Fulla Hate

City of Geeks — Fri, 07 Jun 2019 07:00:48 +0000

We get down with some results from the North American Brewers Association awards including one beer that's won several different times in some vastly different categories. What's been happening since Constellation Brands bought Ballast point? Employee layoffs, cut benefits, and thousands of barrels literally down the drain. 3D printing comes to the world of craft beer what this means for the future of the industry. And Idaho... is a weird place. We apparently drink a lot of Mike's Hard Lemonade, although don't turn in your man card just yet.

Pompous Dicks and Sweaty Consumers

City of Geeks — Fri, 31 May 2019 07:00:26 +0000

A judge rules on the Miller Coors/ ABInbev fight. Cornsyrup vs rice. Whoo.... really cares? https://www.fooddive.com/news/millercoors-wins-partial-victory-in-lawsuit-involving-ab-inbev-corn-syrup-a/555629/ Goose Island steals a name from No-Li. And then they appologized and they were in no way arrogant pricks about the whole situation... https://www.chicagotribune.com/dining/ct-food-born-and-raised-goose-island-no-li-brewhouse-20190520-story.html The new trend in craft beer is... a light, low calorie American Lager. So I guess we're done here. https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/26/business/craft-beer-low-calories.html The Hotel Bar becomes the new destination for American drinkers https://www.nielsen.com/us/en/insights/news/2019/hotel-bar-is-becoming-a-destination-for-drinkers.html And Strange Brew: https://nypost.com/2019/05/29/craft-beer-makers-are-coming-up-with-some-insane-flavors/

Resilient Against Charity and Welcome To The Jungle (Please Don't Sue Us)

City of Geeks — Fri, 24 May 2019 07:00:45 +0000

Breweries around the country came together to brew the Resilient IPA with Sierra Nevada. Now a disturbingly few have ponied up the dough. What's up with that? Oskar Blues is not exactly 'Sweet Child of Mine' to Guns N Roses. 'It's So Easy' to get sued by the band from 'Paradise City' when you use their name for a beer without permission. 'You're Crazy' but 'Anything Goes' in craft beer. A monestary in Belgium starts brewing for the first time in over 200 years! Using recipies from a book saved from a fire during the French Revolution. And an Update to the Texas Beer to Go laws. It's All Beer! https://vinepair.com/articles/hop-take-sierra-nevada-resilience-ipa-brews-up-drama/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=site https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/may/21/belgian-monks-grimbergen-abbey-old-beer?CMP=share_btn_tw https://www.cnn.com/2019/05/10/entertainment/guns-n-roses-brewery-colorado-ale-trnd/index.html https://www.brewbound.com/news/texas-senate-approves-beer-to-go-sales-measure

Van Theft Auto and DudeBro On The Beach

City of Geeks — Fri, 17 May 2019 15:18:16 +0000

It's all about who's selling out! We revisit the DogFish Head and Sam Adams merger along with the Craft Beer Alliance to sell everything they have to their dark corporate masters. Also apparently you can get a stolen van back if you just offer free beer. Who knew? And Urban Artifact throws their friends in retail some love with a taproom ONLY release. We talk at length about the changing landscape along with the trends and forces that are shaping the industry. Strap in, everyone! Information from this episode came from the following articles: Stolen Van https://thetakeout.com/unknown-brewery-beer-van-stolen-found-returned-1834784020 CBA Shareholder Pressure https://www.brewbound.com/news/cba-shareholder-pressures-board-to-consider-sale The Greatest Exit Strategy: https://thefullpint.com/dans-blog/dogfish-head-pulled-off-the-greatest-exit-strategy-of-all-time/ Urban Artifact https://www.craftbrewingbusiness.com/packaging-distribution/interesting-urban-artifact-to-ship-some-retail-only-beers-not-featured-at-its-taproom-to-support-retail-partners/

Bostondogfish and a 99 Problems But A Beer Aint One

City of Geeks — Fri, 10 May 2019 07:00:59 +0000

Dogfish Head and Sam Adams make love. They are still totally independent but... we all know what's going on behind the fermenters. Also! Pabst and Austin Beerworks have a spat on Twitter and it doesn't go where you think it's going to. Tyler introduces the new fad diet of 2019... or maybe 1619 depending on when you listen to this. And Texas tries to change their beer laws. And you think the boozy restrictions are bad where you live. It's All Beer!

Marvel At Craft and Bring the Haze

City of Geeks — Fri, 03 May 2019 07:00:57 +0000

Our drunken heroes discuss Blue Moon's role in Molson Coors' attempt to take over the world, Marvel's most favoritist craft beer evarr! and the newest BA style guidelines that will make you scream f*** it! It's All Beer!

Strange Honesty and Pumpkins in April

City of Geeks — Fri, 26 Apr 2019 07:00:28 +0000

Carlburg beer gets suddenly and creepily honest about the state of their... let's call it beer. A Philly brewery files chapter 11 for reasons you might not expect. AI solves the case of the missing beer for a brewery in North Carolina and Pabst has... lost their minds. That much is clear.

Keg Fights and Buyers Remorse

City of Geeks — Fri, 19 Apr 2019 07:00:10 +0000

ABInbev is back in court... still in court... They live there now. Constellation Brands has some second thoughts when it comes to their billion dollar acquisition of Ballast Point. Beer labels that talk to you, presuming they don't already. The future of IPA's and Thor likes craft beer. Industry News, Craft Beer Craziness and Insanity in a Bottle. It's All Beer!

Lawsuits and Anarchist Cats

City of Geeks — Fri, 12 Apr 2019 07:00:20 +0000

Stone made news this week. Their lawsuit against Miller Coors lawsuit is... allowed to continue. Both sides strangely declair victory. Stone also closes their tap room in Germany sighting construction issues, a market that was not ready for the glory that is Stone and the Germans being... well... German. In other news ABInbev releases Patagonia beer (much to the surprise of a clothing brand of the same name) and craft brewers unite under the flag of anarchist cats!

It's All Beer Trailer: Trends, Forces and Craft

City of Geeks — Thu, 11 Apr 2019 05:02:36 +0000

Tyler and Jeremy wade into the numbers. Those annoying little figures that more or less make most sane people space out and later pretend like they were listening all along. Well in this case the numbers pretty much say that craft beer is winning. And, yes we gots the numbers to prove it.

It's All Beer Trailer: The Worlds Shortest Lived Brewery

City of Geeks — Tue, 09 Apr 2019 18:20:47 +0000

Breweries close all the time. That's a sad thing but, even for this industry, 83 days has got to be some kind of record. Jeremy and Tyler ruminate on why a brewery didn't even last long enough to have made a decent lager beer.

It's All Beer Trailer: Beer Wars!

City of Geeks — Mon, 08 Apr 2019 22:54:09 +0000

It's our first mini episode. What should we do? Should we talk about how ABInbev is a terrible company that does terrible things? Because we did. And here it is.