Craft Beer Republic

Greg and Flex embark on a hoppy adventure filled with beer reviews, personal stories, and unexpected discoveries. They dive into the perfect summer beer, and share insights from Flex's recent beer sabbatical. Greg recounts an opera night turned brewery visit, and they explore the curious case of Beer Can Island in Florida. With plenty of laughs and beer-related news, this episode is a must-listen for craft beer enthusiasts.Beers We're Drinking:Greg: "The Perfect Balance" by Kern River Brewing Company and Pure Project Brewing. Flex: Weldwerks Brewing Company Extra Extra Juicy Bits.Greg and Flex kick things off discussing Flex's beer sabbatical and how it has surprisingly benefited his health. Greg shares his unique experience attending his wife's opera performance and being rewarded by visiting Lawless Brewing, where he enjoyed a delicious anniversary sour. We also have a good laugh over some fun beer facts and studies. And we even find a study that shows that podcast listeners are smarter than your average bear, and the 14 slang terms every beer drinker should know.Beergirl Mel and Streat Meats call in to update us on their latest adventures.Booze News:Sapporo-Stone are expanding and making more beer than ever.A beer truck overturns in the snow in California. At least the beer stayed cold.Craft beer numbers reveal 26 of the top 50 craft breweries recorded volume declines in 2023.Exploration of Beer Can Island, a party spot turned environmental cleanup project in (you guessed it) Florida.Follow Us:Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beerCraft Beer Republic: CraftBeerRepublic.comInstagram: @CraftBeerRepublicFacebook: CraftBeerRepublicPodThreads: CraftBeerRepublicVoicemail: (805) 538-2337Tune in and raise a glass with Greg and Flex as they explore the world of craft beer, one episode at a time!

Get ready for another uproarious episode of Craft Beer Republic! Greg and Flex reunite for a wild ride through their latest beer escapades, from hilarious survival tales on the Oregon Trail to exploring the vibrant craft beer scene in Las Vegas. With beer reviews, Memorial Day BBQ fun, and the essential practice of carrying "walking around beers" (WABS) in cargo shorts, this episode is packed with laughs, insights, and the joy of reuniting with friends. Grab your favorite brew, sit back, and enjoy the fun on Craft Beer Republic!Greg is drinking CA Vibes, a hazy pale collaboration from Malibu Brewing and Fortunate Youth. Flex is sipping on Tour Bus, an IPA from Destihl Brewing. Have you heard of WABS? Walking around beers are the most important Las Vegas accessory. Flex is back, and he’s talking about all the Memorial Day research he conducted and killed it at darts. Greg talks about his BBQ action, and has two huge admissions to make about what he was drinking. And we have a voicemail from a new caller.In the News Flight:Cinco de Mayo treated the beer industry very nicely this year.Gallo makes a strategic investment in Montucky Cold Snacks.And Colorado’s Timnath Beerwerks is to acquire Snowbank Brewing.In Booze News:Malibu Brewing is breaking ground on a second location, and we have the scoop!A new Anchor Brewing owner is expected to be announced.Lagunitas is closing up shop in ChicagoA Canadian man was arrested for DUI twice in one night.The 9 best breweries in San Francisco.Join Greg and Flex for a laughter-filled episode that combines craft beer reviews, funny stories, and the joy of reuniting with old friends. Grab your favorite brew, sit back, and enjoy the Craft Beer Republic!Follow Us:Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beerCraft Beer Republic: CraftBeerRepublic.comInstagram: @CraftBeerRepublicFacebook: CraftBeerRepublicPodThreads: CraftBeerRepublicVoicemail: (805) 538-2337

Get ready for another round of laughs and brews with Craft Beer Republic! This week, we're thrilled to have Mel, aka Beergirl_Mel, back on the show, bringing her infectious energy and beer expertise to the mic. As Greg and Mel take you through the latest in the craft beer world, they'll unpack the wild economic fallout from Pliny the Younger's release, share boozy stories from the UK, and dive into some hilarious beer science. With Mel on board, you know it will be a fun, insightful, and wildly entertaining dive into the world of craft beer!Mel is drinking Green Yield, an unfiltered IPA from The Drowned Lands Brewery. Greg is crushing American Reinheitsgebot Helles, a crispy love child from Enegren Brewing and Bierstadt Lagerhaus.Greg talks about going hard at brunch and getting the day drinking started early, which leads to a complete amateur hour situation. It turns out Mel also loves day drinking; is it the choice of "older" drinkers? Mel also discusses her recent dive into old 80s movies and how awful they are. No wonder we drink! And is Yuengling still considered craft?The homie Chew Your Beer calls in to throw shade on a brewery.In Booze News:The release of Pliny the Younger, the highly sought after triple IPA from Russian River, brought millions of dollars to the local economy.The UK is breaking distillery records.The DEA is looking to reclassify marijuana, which will influence beer production.The Brewers Association gives some production updates.In Beer Science, we learn about a new gel being tested to eliminate hangovers!Follow Us:Mel: Instagram: @Beergirl_MelCraft Beer Republic: CraftBeerRepublic.comInstagram: @CraftBeerRepublicFacebook: CraftBeerRepublicPodThreads: CraftBeerRepublicVoicemail: (805) 538-2337

What’s a Dinosaur Beer, you ask? We’ve got you covered. Flex is out sick, and we’re calling in the big guns to fill those short shorts. With Beergirl Mel’s help, we’re digging to the back of the fridge and digging up our oldest dinosaur beers. We’re also talking about Mother’s Day drinking, making our own skinny seltzers, another lawsuit over beer names, awful wedding beers, and more teachers getting drunk at school. Greg reached way back and pulled out a 2020 Stone and Modern Times collab: Wizards & Gargoyles, a coffee-hazy IPA. Mel dug up Babe Brew 6, another hazy IPA, this time from Saint-Houblon—La Microbrasserie. As you can imagine, we discussed the importance of drinking beer fresh. Don’t be like us and save them. We’re also talking about our Mother’s Day shenanigans. Mel went to see family and did a fair bit of drinking, while Greg convinced his mom to go wakeboarding and wine tasting. The two discussed what alcohols are good for trying to shed a few pounds, and Michelob Ultra is not in the running. The homie Chew Your Beer calls in with a brewery review of sorts. Thanks to Chew, we talk about breweries in bad neighborhoods and picking up street meats after drinking. In the News Flight: Wisconsin Brewing launched a non-alcoholic beer with Harley-Davidson, Firestone Walker is getting into the NA scene with 8ZERO5, and Massachusetts makes cocktails to-go a permanent fixture.In Booze News, the founder of Lead Dog Brewery buys back his former business. BrewDog CEO James Watt finally steps down…sorta. No-Li Brewing files a lawsuit over the use of a beer name. Modelo Especial and Michelob Ultra are topping the sales charts. And another teacher gets fired for getting drunk at school.-Mel: Instagram: @beergirl_mel-Flex:Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer-Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublicFacebook: CraftBeerRepublicPodThreads: CraftBeerRepublic(805) 538-2337 

Grab your favorite banger and get ready to party with the Craft Beer Republic! We’re talking about some getting in the research while traveling, how to lose weight with alcohol, recipes for the perfect snacks, homebrewing seltzers, drinking too much on a plane, and the crispiest beers in the US!Greg is drinking Konkey Dong, a big, double IPA from Hoof Hearted Brewing. Flex is sipping on Only Interested in Bangers from Hop Butcher for the World. Greg does a little more traveling, which means he got in a little research. He also found some good spots to eat and hopes he made a missed connection at the airport. Flex is doing his best to lay off the goods and try to get back into fighting shape. Do you have any tips on how to lose weight while still drinking?Thanks to Mississippi for coming through with the very classy Ludicrous Libation Law. In Booze News: Full Circle Brewing and Crowns and Hops founders unite in a new craft alliance. British passengers on a flight to Turkey drink all the booze on board in under an hour. A guy admits to being pretty drunk for his twelfth OWI arrest. And we’ve got the top crispiest pilsners in the US.-Flex:Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer-Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublicFacebook: CraftBeerRepublicPodThreads: CraftBeerRepublic(805) 538-2337 

The sun is shining, the bees are buzzing, and the birds won't stop chirping - it must be springtime in the Craft Beer Republic! Flex and Greg are enjoying the sweet, delicious weather in Wisconsin while sipping on some quality brews.Recently, Greg officiated a wedding and felt like a big deal, while Flex reminisced about his wild bachelor party adventures. There's been a buzz of activity in the beer world, with various brewery acquisitions taking place. Oh, and let's not forget about the drunk guy who kicked a buffalo and the mystery of secret pizza! The Craft Beer Republic is always full of surprises and good times.Greg indulges in Voltron Volume 4, a hazy IPA collaboration between 4 Hands Brewing and Surly Brewing Company. Flex, on the other hand, is savoring the Cosmic Archer, a banger of a beer from the renowned Toppling Goliath. Greg did some officiating over the weekend and is hot off the tail of being the center of attention. He also learned about the art of secret wedding pizza and the importance of late-night wedding food. Flex talks about his wedding and the trouble he got into at his bachelor party. He also took the family to a baseball game so they could watch the Brewers lose and eat a bunch of food.In Booze News, Pike Brewing's founders are to acquire Freemont Brewing out of Washington. Faubourg Brewing's expensive facility is hitting the auction block. Jack's Abbey is acquiring Wormtown Brewery. Ballast Point is ceasing its brewing production and moving to a contract model. And a drunk man kicks a bison at Yellowstone.Shoutout to Dallas, GA, for being our top-listening city last week!-Flex:Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer-Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublicFacebook: CraftBeerRepublicPodThreads: CraftBeerRepublic(805) 538-2337 

Welcome to Craft Beer Republic, Batch 305! Steph is back for another funny episode as we talk about the fallacy of greatness that Budweiser presented, Utah beer research, Eagle Park’s Jointfest, Flex’s awful culinary experience, Greg’s brush with TSA taking his beer, cocktail talk, and Florida Woman is making a comeback! Step is drinking Warm Smile, a fruited sour from Seek Beer Co. in San Diego. Greg is sipping on Squid Prints, a collab IPA from Imprint Beer and Vitamin Sea Brewing. And Flex has one of his favorites from Eagle Park Brewing. When it comes to macro beer, is there a bigger sham than the image that Budweiser sold us with their commercials? And what crap beer do you reach for if you have to? We also find out that Steph is related to The Rock, as are most Samoans. Greg has done some traveling and didn’t see eye-to-eye with TSA about bringing beer aboard the cabin. He also did some excellent beer research while in the Bay Area. Shout out to Wondrous Brewing Co! And we find out that Flex has a strange affinity for ketchup; are you a ketchup person?In Booze News, one cocktail reigns supreme in the United States! The Bruery is moving to Idaho. In terms of off-premise sales, less beer is being sold than a couple years ago. And Florida Woman takes the wheel, on three wheels; what are they drinking down there?-Steph:Instagram: @miss_tipsysocks-Flex:Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer-Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublicFacebook: CraftBeerRepublicPodThreads: CraftBeerRepublic(805) 538-2337 

Get ready for some watery beer and new friends! Steph, aka @Miss_Tipsysocks, is coming to party with Flex and Greg on Craft Beer Republic. We’re talking about miserable beer fest experiences, making drunk purchases, why wine-drunk is just classier, old-timey train robberies, and getting drunk with Florida politicians.Steph is drinking Elephino, a DIPA from Red Rock Brewing out of Salt Lake City, UT. Greg is sipping on Pull Tabs, a hazy pale from BlackStack Brewing. And Flex is getting really local with his favorite Summer Shandy. Greg is back from Lagerville, aka Waterville, and has a full report on the misery of rainy beerfests. There were also some drunk injuries involved, and day-after wine tasting. Steph likes to get drunk and go shopping online; it’s like a surprise when the items appear. Flex and Step try to prove that they’re old with their bedtime routines. And the Masters did a great job of keeping things affordable for all the drunks out there. Does anyone know what a Crows Nest is?In Booze News, someone gets a little trigger-happy and shoots themselves at a True North Ale Company. Easter booze sales were up, further proving that seeing family requires alcohol. A group of train robbers has been charged with the theft of a ton of beer. And a Florida politician gets way too drunk and trashes his hotel.-Steph:Instagram: @miss_tipsysocks-Flex:Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer-Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublicFacebook: CraftBeerRepublicPodThreads: CraftBeerRepublic(805) 538-2337 

This week on Craft Beer Republic, Greg and Flex are conducting some beer science, learning about getting pants drunk, drinking REALLY old beer, discussing the proper taco, and taking a trip down south to hang out with Floridaman. Greg is drinking Juce = Juce, a collaboration Hazy IPA from Great Notion and Equilibrium Brewing. Flex is sipping on an old Berliner from Eagle Park Brewing (no surprise). Thanks to our biggest fans in Finland, we’re getting Pants Drunk! Greg conducts algorithm-approved budget beer research. Flex is teaching us that beer never dies, no matter how old it is. The former Dark Horse owner is facing jail time if he doesn’t pay back his staff. Sazerac is buying BuzzBalls, the really weirdly shaped RTD drinks. A judge sides with Constellation in the battle of the seltzers with AB InBev. An airline pilot receives jail time for showing up to work drunk. And Floridaman is at it again, molesting a manatee statue and throwing gator nugs at innocent bystanders. Thanks to North Carolina and their hatred of fun for our Ludicrous Libation Law.-Flex:Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer-Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublicFacebook: CraftBeerRepublicPodThreads: CraftBeerRepublic(805) 538-2337 

Who needs a beer to themselves? How about 7? This week on Craft Beer Republic, Flex and Greg are talking about their Easter drinking situations, when to teach your kids about beer flights, participating in Pink Boots collab days, the upcoming WrestleMania weekend, drinks to-go, Blue Moon ruining the eclipse, and taking a drunk swim with your car.Greg and his wife, with a bunch of other beer friends, were invited to Pedals & Pints Brewing (thanks, Monica!) to participate in their Pink Boots Collaboration Brew Day. We’re both talking about our Easter adventures. Flex pre-gamed his Easter a couple days early and is a better man for it. Greg started the day with some edibles and quickly classed things up from there. And, of course, a quick “looking forward” to WrestleMania 40 this weekend!Greg is drinking Thrash Punk Coffee Kolsch from Witch’s Hat Brewing Company; thanks to Andrew for sliding that one over. Flex is sipping on The Raspberry Vanilla Cheesecake Incident, a Berliner Weise from Eagle Park & Mikerphone Brewing. This also gets Flex talking about taking his kids to Eagle Park’s brewery and when the right time is to get them educated on flights. In the News Flight: Mad River Brewing was acquired by the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians, the Cicerone program has been sold, and Indiana makes cocktails to-go permanent!In Booze News: California breweries have some new legislation to look forward to when it comes to selling beer. It turns out that basketball fans prefer beer over other alcoholic beverages. Blue Moon is doing their best to ruin the solar eclipse with “Eclipse Sips.” A drunk driver confuses a boardwalk for a road and ends up in the drink.-Flex:Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer-Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublicFacebook: CraftBeerRepublicPodThreads: CraftBeerRepublic(805) 538-2337 

Let’s keep the party going for Batch 401; Scott and Dan are back with Flex and Greg! We’re talking about traveling and drinking, upgrading your booze selections, keeping it saucy on the golf course, politicians getting involved in beer, and drunk platinum-status travelers.Flex is sipping on Samsara IPA from Evergrain Brewing in Pennsylvania. The other gents are drinking MC^Ghost from Parish Brewing and Equilibrium Brewing. Did you know a new Ghostbusters movie is coming out? Dan and Flex are very excited. Greg went on a work trip and managed to get some research done. He has a PSA about spirits selections when you’re getting fancy cocktails. Flex is getting sporty and drunk on the golf course with his new-found love for golfing. Dan reveals his love for minor league hockey and the Milwaukee Admirals. It turns out he often goes to watch games and gets drunk on the cheap. New Jersey is back at it with this week’s Ludicrous Libation Law.In Booze News: Congress is looking to give tax breaks to bars with new draft beer systems. Politicians are sticking their noses where they shouldn’t with THC beers. Wyoming adopted new franchise reform laws. Stone promises to get back to making beer…mostly. And a drunk platinum flyer really needs to drink a little water and stop asking people their size.Shoutout to Pennington, New Jersey, for being our top listening city last week.-Flex:Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer-Scott:Instagram: @ThirstyScott-Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublicFacebook: CraftBeerRepublicPodThreads: CraftBeerRepublic(805) 538-2337 

We made it to 400! For the big 4-0-0, we are having a party! Greg and Flex are hanging with the OGs, Scott and Dan. We’re talking about our 3:16 Day and St. Paddy’s Day celebrations, day drinking like a champ, pizza-flavored beer, and getting in a drunken wrestling match in the drive-thru.Flex is sipping on This Is My Serious Face, a hazy from Amorphic Beer. The other gents are drinking the most popular craft beer from 2016, Sierra Nevada Pale Ale. Can you believe we’ve been around since 2016?!In honor of Stone Cold Day and St. Patrick’s Day, we did some celebrating. Flex hung out with the family and had his annual whiskey shots. Dan did his celebrating on 3:16. Scott celebrated from the couch. Greg pre-gamed too hard and doesn’t remember the end of Saint Patrick’s Day 2024. Flex is a massive champion of day drinking, and who isn’t?In Booze News: Alaska Airlines and Fremont Brewing team up for a flight-inspired beer. Voodoo Ranger is dropping a pizza-flavored beer that no one can afford. Cigar City Brewing (thanks to Monster) is laying off a chunk of its workforce. And a Florida Man starts ramming cars and brawling in the drive-thru (and inspires a song).Shoutout to Cumberland, Maryland, for being our top listening city last week.-Flex:Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer-Scott:Instagram: @ThirstyScott-Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublicFacebook: CraftBeerRepublicPodThreads: CraftBeerRepublic(805) 538-2337 

Sláinte, beer lovers! This week, Flex and Greg are back with tales of alcohol hidden in the walls, throwing sharp objects while drinking, drinking too much with professional wrestlers, the Florida Man Games, Tennessee’s cold beer saga, and getting arrested for flirting with cops.Flex is sipping All Beef Frank, an IPA from Hop Butcher for the World. Greg is drinking Extra Sunshine, a hazy IPA from Shred Beer Company. Thanks to Erica for sending that down. Greg apologizes to some forgotten beers and talks about the joys of drinking beer while throwing axes (and other sharp objects). He also went to Palefest, started drinking with a professional wrestler, and ended up way too hydrated. We talk about what a coffee nerd’s actual name is. Flex has kept Greg in suspense all week as he tells his tale of hidden alcohol bottles and getting in trouble for their sudden appearance. Chew Your Beer left a voicemail: Happy birthday, Chew! You can leave one, too: (805) 538-BEER.In Booze News: the Florida Man Games have come and gone, and the real winners are the spectators. JuneShine acquires Flying Embers if anyone cares. Tennessee has an about-face on its cold beer stance. Georgia is doing their best to keep small brewers down and help out the big distribution companies. And a drunk man is arrested for slapping his real and flipping off the cops…not in Florida!-Flex:Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer-Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublicFacebook: CraftBeerRepublicPodThreads: CraftBeerRepublic(805) 538-2337 

Someone call 9-1-1! We're excited to be at Red Engine Brewing Company to talk to Preston Andreini, the founder, brewmaster, and the man behind the vision of this new brewery. He speaks about his history with craft beer, being the first brewery in town, designing recipes, making important mistakes, and making beer people want to drink. Preston shares Java Bump, a coffee blond ale, and the perfect breakfast beer. We discuss his "other" job as a firefighter and his connection with the brewery's name. We get into the planning stages, starting a podcast about building a brewery, getting friends to help build, and the acceptance from the local community. Next, we share First In, an American light lager. We get nerdy with the brewing process and beer enzymes and turn the conversation to picking the correct location. He shares who helped him during the planning, the most significant lessons he learned throughout the process, and what he would have done differently. Then we sample Smoke Show, a not-too-smokey dry Irish stout. Preston talks about his focus on beer making and the importance of having more than just beer in the brewery. He speaks about his first beers in life and brings that full circle to his brewing education. We drill down on process and discuss what hops he's crushing on and who he's excited to collaborate with. Finally, we finish with Probie, their blonde ale. While we sip on that, we run through a round of rapid-fire questions. It would be a crime not to mention the pizza they're slinging at the brewery. We shared one before the interview started, and it was delicious!Check out Red Engine Brewing in Filmore, CA, at 803 Ventura St. Find them online at RedEngineBrewing.com. And on the socials. Thanks to Preston for sharing his beer, pizza, and time with us! If you check out the brewery, let us know what you think!-Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublicFacebook: CraftBeerRepublicPodThreads: CraftBeerRepublic(805) 538-2337 

We’re excited to have Monica Potter, head brewer at Pedals and Pints Brewing, back on the show! We’re talking about what makes a hazy good, using coffee in beer, hitting the links for some cheap beers, getting so drunk you call the cops on yourself, and whatever the heck Buffalo is. -Monica tells us about her two new beer releases, Black & Blue session Sour and Up Tempo, her coffee collaboration with California Coffee Republic. Greg talks about his bachelor party trip to Tahoe, how freakin’ cold it was, and scoring some sweet beers at a 7-11. Flex returns to the knockoff Topgolf to work on his swing and half-off pitchers. And Monica introduces Buffalo, a drinking game with dire consequences. Also, tequila: why do you treat us so dirty?-Tennessee is working its way into the Ludicrous Libation Law by trying to outlaw cold beer.-In Booze News: Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre are releasing a Gin and Juice RTD cocktail line. A drunk guy has a few too many and calls the cops…on himself. A drunk Florida Man leaves his boat in front of the Sheriff’s Office (for safekeeping).-Monica:@momoagogooo@pedalsandpintsbrewing-Flex:Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer-Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublicFacebook: CraftBeerRepublicPodThreads: CraftBeerRepublic(805) 538-2337 

Get ready for some beer education! Monica, the head brewer at Pedals and Pints, joins the Republic as we talk about tasty sour beers, the price of beer and snacks at the Super Bowl, new leadership at Sierra Nevada, the craft beer selection at stadiums, and getting drunk at a chocolate shop.- We find out the price of beer and snacks at the Super Bowl, and the most popular beers poured during the big game. Flex talks about nervous drinking during the Packers' win and how many he went through that game. Monica talks about how good sours are and what makes them unique. The talk turned to various stadiums and which had the best beer selection. -Flex is drinking Particles, an IPA from Definitive Brewing Company in Portland, ME. Monica and Greg and drinking Sun Trap, a sessionable sour from Three Weavers Brewing.-We get a voicemail from the homie from down under, Chew's cousin. -In Booze News: Sierra Nevada names a new CEO to take over the reins. The Brewer's Association is short on funds and cancels Homebrew Con. The workers at Molson Coors in Fort Worth go on strike. A drunk driver is arrested at a chocolate shop. And the drunkest NFL fans this season.-Monica:@momoagogooo@pedalsandpintsbrewing-Flex:Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer-Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublicFacebook: CraftBeerRepublicPodThreads: CraftBeerRepublic(805) 538-2337 

Who's ready to get thiolized for Valentine's Day? The Super Bowl happened; that's all we need to say. We're talking about pizza and beer combos, romantic Valentine's drinking, getting super nerdy at a brewery, vacation drinks, and the best-selling "craft" beer of 2023.-Flex went to Eagle Park to do some beer research and ended up impressing people (and embarrassing himself) with his knowledge of thiolized yeast. Also, the IPL vs. Cold IPA debate continues! Greg was back at Red Engine Brewing for pizza, beer, and a fun interview with Preston, the owner and head brewer. -Thanks to Maine for our Ludicrous Libation Law. Sounds like they're getting ready for Saint Patrick's Day. -Flex is drinking That's What They Called Me In High School, a tribute TIPA from Young Blood Beer Co. Greg is sipping on MadeWest's 8th Anniversary DIPA.-In Booze News: After announcing the closure of Wynwood Brewing last week, AB InBev is now listing Veza Sur for sale. A scantily clad motorist sporting leather lingerie charged in a drunken e-bike crash. And the best-selling "craft" beer of 2023.-Flex:Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer-Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublicFacebook: CraftBeerRepublicPodThreads: CraftBeerRepublic(805) 538-2337 

We’re talking balls and beers! With the Super Bowl this week, we have to take a moment to chat about the 49ers and the Chiefs. We’re also talking about brewery anniversary parties, Coley’s birthday shot parade, day drinking at the driving range, some unexpected brewery closures, and a big brewery sale. -Casa Agria in Oxnard had their big 8th-anniversary party last weekend, and Greg grabbed the crew to investigate. Coley celebrated her birthday with brunch and a big shot parade (don’t worry, we explain it) and the downfall of cheap champagne. Flex did some day drinking at Luxe Golf, where everything is half off for Mulligan Mondays…EVERYTHING! Greg got an embarrassing thrill of a lifetime after getting re-grammed by one of his favorite artists.-We all know this isn’t a sports show, but we must mention the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs. Who do you have winning the Super Bowl?-Flex is drinking Keystone State of Mind, a Hazy IPA collab from New Trail Brewing & Other Half. Thanks to @shredded_brew for the hookup! Greg is sipping on Casa Agria’s Oxnard DDH Nelson Pale Ale.-In booze news, there is huge breaking news in Southern California as local brewery 14 Cannons has been abruptly sold to a local “Entrepreneur” who has already started making significant changes. AB InBev closed the Wynwood taproom in Miami and moved operations to Veza Sur. New Belgium has closed its San Francisco outpost after less than 3 years. Patrick Mahomes Sr. does a little too much celebrating before the big game. And we’ve got the Top 15 Beers in the U.S.-Flex:Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer-Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublicFacebook: CraftBeerRepublicPodThreads: CraftBeerRepublic(805) 538-2337 

Who’s ready for Beerfest season?! Erica stops by as we talk about hitting some new breweries, the magic of beer and chicken wings, how much beer we can drink in a day, more craft beer buyouts, and cops delivering drunk munchies. -Greg has to hit the road for work, but he does get in some research at a couple of breweries: Hangar 24 and Everywhere Beer Co. He also scores major beer points with his wife. Flex takes the family out for beers but has to chase down someone to get a beer. And have you heard of Anchovy hops? Could there be a worse name? We need better hop names. And Erica is gearing up for Beerfest season at Neck Nosh!-Greg is drinking Soon Enough, a hazy IPA from Everywhere. Erica is sipping on Moon Boots from Sideward Brewing. And Flex is drinking Mikerphone Brewing’s Mic Check 1, 2 DDH DIPA. -Chew Your Beer calls in to talk about drinking 100 beers in a day and to refresh Greg’s mind about his major achievement. -In the news: BrewDog is releasing a movie all about how great they are. Asahi discusses their high hopes for production after the Octopi deal. Carlsberg acquires a minority stake in Mikkeller. And a Florida cop delivers Chick-fil-A after arresting an DoorDash driver for DUI.-Cheers to our sponsor, Magic Mind. Go to magicmind.com/JANBEER and use code BEER20.-Erica: Instagram: @Neck_Nosh_llcNeckNosh.com-Flex:Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer-Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublicFacebook: CraftBeerRepublicPodThreads: CraftBeerRepublic(805) 538-2337 

Prepare your crystal beers; Greg, Flex, and Erica are reading fortunes! Erica stops by to discuss new breweries, big-time beer collabs, living on a farm, Olympic beers, New Jersey brewery laws, and 2024 craft beer predictions. -Erica and Greg are drinking Peanut Butter Lovers, a New Glory Craft Brewery stout. Flex is sipping on Ghost in the Machine, the popular Hazy IPA from Parish Brewing Company.-Greg talks about his trip to Red Engine Brewing, a new brewery in Filmore, CA. The gang talks about what beer collabs must happen in the new year. A listener writes in to correct Flex and all his wrongness. Erica is talking about all the farm animals she recently adopted. Fresh off of making some accurate beer predictions, Flex and Greg pontificate on what 2024 should have in store for the beer world.-In the News Flight: Corona Cero will be the global beer sponsor of the 2024 Summer Olympics, but does it really count? Miller Lite has released “beer” flavored mints. And after hearing Flex talk about them, Sweetwater Brewing doubles down on their Gummies line. -For Booze News: Uber is shutting down Drizzly since no one actually uses it. Bagby Beer is closing up shop, but another craft brewery is taking over. New Jersey governor finally signs some relief into law for craft breweries. Smuttynose Parent Company Acquires Massachusetts’ Wachusett Brewing. And Sapporo-Stone CEO Maria Stipp will step down.-Cheers to our sponsor, Magic Mind. Go to magicmind.com/JANBEER and use code BEER20.-Erica: Instagram: @Neck_Nosh_llcNeckNosh.com-Flex:Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer-Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublicFacebook: CraftBeerRepublicPodThreads: CraftBeerRepublic(805) 538-2337 

Cheers and beers to everyone fighting the good fight and not going dry for January! Flex and Greg are back at it, and we’re talking about corporate beer that’s still good, drinking at concerts, work-from-home happy hour, Snoop Dogg’s new drink, setting drinking records in Australia, and some crazy guy is blowing up bars.-Flex drinks Danger is Our Business, an IPA from Drekker Brewing and Xul Beer Company. Greg is sipping on One of My Favorites (that’s the name) from Pure Project.-Flex talks about his new favorite activity, after-work drinks with the crew from work, while Greg fails on his work-from-home drinking status. And the difficulties of finding a good beer while you’re at concerts leave us with a question: what is your favorite “big” beer? -Shoutout to Kansas for this week’s Ludicrous Libation Law. And we find out why Flex went there to party.-In the news, Snoop Dogg has a new drink out, and it has THC, depending on where you are. A couple of Australian mates (sorta) broke a drinking record by visiting 99 bars in a day. A Wisconsin man goes to jail for blowing up a bar. And Drizzly graces us with their 2024 beer predictions. -Flex:Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer-Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublicFacebook: CraftBeerRepublicPodThreads: CraftBeerRepublic(805) 538-2337 

No Dry January over here! Flex and Greg are back after their holiday break. We’re talking about the wettest January to hit the Republic, holiday shenanigans, Greg’s new “job,” wine science, insane brunches, brewery buyouts, and we check in with Florida man!-Greg is sipping on Meet You Where You Are, a hazy IPA from Green Cheek Beer Co. Flex is drinking Ursa Minor Brewing’s Galactic Face Slap.-Flex was busy over the holidays drinking with co-workers, playing Santa to his kids, and even staying up past 5:00 PM on New Year’s Eve! He overdid it on Christmas Eve and had to hide it from everyone else. Greg cooked Christmas dinner for the family and was inspired by Mel with his pasta course. He also did some wine science for NYE with some friends and got a new job over the holidays (sorta). Also, Coley took Greg to a new brunch spot where everything is a giant party!-In the News Flight: The 2024 Homebrew Competition Dates have been released for the American Homebrewers Association. Athletic Brewing is doing everything it can to keep you sober. And Flying Fish Brewing has to file for bankruptcy. -In Booze News: Asahi will acquire Wisconsin contract brewer Octopi, best known for Untitled Arts. Craft beer sees its first decline since the COVID shutdown. Florida Man threatens officers after they tell his wife about his drunken shenanigans. And we have the top five states for beer production. -Cheers to our sponsor, Magic Mind. Go to magicmind.com/JANBEER and use code BEER20.-Flex:Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer-Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublicFacebook: CraftBeerRepublicPodTwitter: CraftBeerRepub(805) 538-2337-Come back next week, we’ve got Snoop Dogg’s new drink, record setting boozers, and beer predictions for 2024!

Cheers, and hoppy new beers! Beergirl Mel is back on Batch 389 for our first episode of 2024! We're talking about classic beers, brewery pet peeves, getting drunk in Times Square for the holidays, drinking and riding at EPCOT, cheesy booze, and starting our own OnlyFans account.-Greg is drinking Dead Cow Brown Ale from Pedals and Pints. Mel is sipping on Flannel Lined Everything, a winter-spiced ale from Beer Tree Brew. And Flex is reviewing Actias Luna, a TIPA from Parish Brewing. -Mel talks about her holiday trip to Times Square to see a comedy show and get accosted by some drunk lady who wouldn't stop puking. Greg makes a brewery visit and can't escape the crazy kids who turned the place into their personal jungle gym. And we talk about the fun things to do at EPCOT that don't include drinking (there are a few). Don't worry; it's still a beer show.-Victory Brewing and Tastykake are getting together to create Tastykake Koffee Kake Ale. Sounds…sweet? And look out for vacuum-distilled Doritos Nacho Cheese vodka to hit shelves near you. Seriously, look out, you don't want to buy that.-Shout out to Charleston, SC, for being our top-listening city for last week.-Thanks to Mississippi for this week's Ludicrous Libation Law.-Mel: Instagram: @beergirl_mel-Flex:Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer-Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublicFacebook: CraftBeerRepublicPodThreads: CraftBeerRepublic(805) 538-2337 

Welcome to Craft Beer Republic Batch 388, the ultimate podcast for craft beer enthusiasts! In this episode, host Greg and his incredible co-hosts Flex and Mel take you on a wild ride through the world of craft beer, sharing their thoughts, opinions, and reviews on the latest brews.Greg and Flex venture into a spirited discussion about sports (yes, it's not a sports show, but they can't help it!), expressing their opinions on baseball player Shohei Otani and deferred payments in the world of sports. They may not be sports experts, but they undoubtedly bring a unique and entertaining perspective to the table.Meanwhile, Mel joins from the East Coast, sharing her experiences during the holidays and introducing a local favorite: Newburgh Brewing Company's Angry Eggbert. This New England IPA captures the essence of the holidays with its comforting flavors and story. Listen as Mel describes this brew and its ties to a beloved Christmas egg, Egbert, creeping everyone out thoroughly.As the conversation continues, Flex recalls a long-lost beer establishment, and the trio digs into a festive holiday voicemail from their homie, Chew. Bursting with holiday cheer and mischief, Chew encourages us to make resolutions we can all keep and definitely piques our curiosity about the much-anticipated "2024 resolution."Of course, this show wouldn't be complete without in-depth beer reviews. Flex indulges us with his experience savoring Hoppery Hazy IPA from Yazoo Brewing, sharing its unique characteristics and lamenting the discrepancy between the can's appearance and the actual pour. The conversation evolves into a discussion about labeling accuracy, with a sly suggestion to call all juicy beers "juicy" or "unfiltered" to avoid confusion. Greg then gives us his review of Propitiation, a sour barrel-aged porter from Russian River Brewing Company. With tons of "sour" smell on the nose and hints of toastiness, the flavor is highly unique, with subtle fruit and chocolate flavors and a tart finish.In the news, we talk about the world's strongest can of beer. More non-alcoholic beers are being added to flights. Dorchester Brewing and Aeronaut Brewing are getting together for a merger. Tilray is receiving multiple calls a day to buy small breweries. Diageo is looking to offload almost all of its beer brands. Kid Rock says he's ready to drink some Bud Light again. And we've got the drunkest cities in America for 2023.Mel: Instagram: @beergirl_melFlex:Instagram: @flex_me_a_beerCraft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublicFacebook: CraftBeerRepublicPodTwitter: CraftBeerRepub(805) 538-2337 

Season's Drinkings to all our wonderful listeners! On Batch 387, Coley joins Flex and Greg for our favorite holiday tradition! We’re also talking about our drunken Friendsmas celebration, drinking super old wine, the horrors of Christmas shopping, non-alcoholic White Claw, and our favorite Christmas tradition! -Flex is sipping on Holiday Spice from Lakefront Brewing. Coley and Greg are drinking The Polar Xpresso from Brewery-X. -We’re all talking about how awful Christmas shopping is and what we’re getting our spouses. Coley hosts Friendsmas at her house, and there was expensive beer and super old wine. There was also a Danish Kringle, which sounds a bit dirty. Is Jägermeister a dessert liquor? Let us know. And it turns out that having Coley on the show is a Christmas tradition!-Our breaking news story is that White Claw is releasing an alcohol-free version. Isn’t that just sparkling water? And we have the 30 worst Christmas songs of all time. What’s your least favorite?-And the moment we’ve all been waiting for, the best holiday tradition of all time: the dropping of the yule log!-Shout out to Austin, TX, our top listening city of last week!-Coley: Instagram: @ice_cole_beer_-Flex:Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer-Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublicFacebook: CraftBeerRepublicPodThreads: CraftBeerRepub(805) 538-2337 

Get ready for a hilarious and beer-filled episode as Coley joins Greg and Flex on Batch 386! We’re talking about Flex’s fake holiday celebration, brewery expansions and closures, destroyed beer shipments, free beer promotions, New Jersey drama, and Heady Topper’s anniversary.-Flex is drinking Wandering Into The Snow, a double milkshake IPA with marshmallows from Abomination Brewing. Greg and Coley are sipping on Beneath the Canopy, a collaboration murky from Pure Project and Smog City Brewing. -Flex talks about celebrating St. Nicholas Day, which the rest of the world is sure is fake. Coley tells us about her crazy, destroyed Tavour box that got kicked to her front door. Greg gets into the wine and food pairing party he had for his wife and all the crazy competitors that showed up. And The Beer Bastard writes in to defend Gnarly Barley Brewing.-In the News Flight, Wild Barrel Brewing is shutting down operations, and Second Chance Brewing is closing its taprooms. However, Westbound & Down is acquiring Aspen Brewing and Capitol Creek Brewery.-In Booze News: XGolf is in trouble for giving out too much free beer. The New Jersey governor vetoes a bill to help struggling breweries. Heady Topper is celebrating 20 years with some special anniversary brews. And deep dive into the economics of beer-to-go.-Shoutout to Pennington, New Jersey, for being our top listening city.-Cheers to our newest sponsor, Magic Mind. Go to magicmind.com/BEER and use code BEER20.-Coley: Instagram: @ice_cole_beer_-Flex:Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer-Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublicFacebook: CraftBeerRepublicPodTwitter: CraftBeerRepub(805) 538-2337 -Stay tuned for our holiday episode next week! We’d love to hear your craziest, drunkest, holiday stories. 

Cheers to stout season! Flex and Greg are back for Batch 385. They're talking about beer advent calendars, taking boozy road trips, a new drunk driving test, the best beers of 2023, excellent cocktail spots, and Saint Nicholas Day.-Greg is sipping on Campfire Stout from Highwater Brewing. Flex is drinking Third Space Brewing's Cranberry Gose. -Flex talks about all the holiday beer research he's been working on and the sweet beer advent calendar he got from MobCraft. Greg talks about his wife's birthday trip and the insane number of cocktails they put down while they were gone. And Flex blows Greg's mind with the existence of Saint Nicholas Day (not Christmas). Is this even real?-In Booze News: Voodoo Ranger is the best-selling "craft" beer right now. AB InBev is losing its chief marketing officer. Other Half Brewing is buying Young Lion Brewery. Scientists have developed an app to tell how drunk you are. A drunk Giants fan punches his nurse. Drunken grizzly bears are tormenting the local trains. And the people have chosen the best beers of 2023. -Shoutout to Council Bluffs, IA, our top listening city of last week. -Flex:Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer-Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublicFacebook: CraftBeerRepublicPodTwitter: CraftBeerRepub(805) 538-2337 

Who needs a beer after having too much beer for Thanksgiving? Join Flex and Greg on Batch 384 as we talk about our Turkey Day beverages, Christmas beer traditions, the onset of hangovers, Pozole Palooza, the sale of Anchor Brewing, and the best 20 Beers in 2023.-Flex is drinking Milkshake IPA from Eagle Park’s Demo Track series. Greg is reviewing Frosty the Hazeman, a holiday hazy from Second Chance Brewing.-Flex talks about his first Thanksgiving home in decades and enjoying it for once. He also recalls his most drunk holiday story that didn’t end up so well. Greg talks about his holiday and all the boozing (and cooking) he did. We’ve also got the Top 5 states when it comes to Thanksgiving alcohol consumption. Chew calls in to talk about Pozole Palooza 2023 and all the food and beer we destroyed! -In Booze News: AB InBev and the Teamsters have reached a deal to keep delivering crap beer. Sapporo is finally selling Anchor Brewing, and they don’t care how much of it you buy. Tree House Brewing is getting sued by one of its shareholders. Chinese imports to Korea dropped drastically after the Tsingtao “showers.” Wisconsin is overhauling some alcohol laws that could help breweries. And the Best 20 Beers in 2023, according to Beer and Brewing.-Flex:Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer-Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublicFacebook: CraftBeerRepublicPodTwitter: CraftBeerRepub(805) 538-2337 

Who’s ready to get thankful (and a bit tipsy)? On Batch 383, we’re getting sauced for turkey day as we drink some beers we’re grateful for. We’re also talking about Flex’s dabbling, the most popular Thanksgiving booze, Blackout Wednesday, more craft “strategic partnerships,” truckloads of alcohol go missing, and anti-hangover shots!-Flex is drinking an Apple Pie Imperial Stout from Lion’s Tail Brewing. Greg is sipping on Gemeinschaft, a collab between El Segundo Brewing and Enegren. And Zack is reviewing…something different.-Flex talks about his hatred of fruit pies; who hates fruit pies? He also talks about his time spent with the THC seltzer from Eagle Park. It turns out that Flex is now a dabbler. We talk about our favorite spots for Blackout Wednesday and the most popular Thanksgiving Day booze, thanks to Drizzly. -Smuttynose Brewing’s parent company snatches up Five Boroughs Brewing. Ninkasi is closing its Better Living Room location. Ecliptic Brewing was acquired by Great Frontier Holdings (aka Ninkasi). Somehow, literal truckloads of alcohol have gone missing. Wisconsin may become the first state to have its own cocktail. And a new anti-hangover shot is hitting the market, but does it actually work?-Shoutout to Indiana for providing our Ludicrous Libation Law.-Zack: Instagram: @og_beer_dude-Flex:Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer-Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublicFacebook: CraftBeerRepublicPodThreads: CraftBeerRepublic(805) 538-2337 

Cheers, and Midwest beers! Zack from Indiana is back, and we’re talking about his new beer job, fresh hops, holiday decorations, getting iced, the return of expensive beer, and scooting while intoxicated. -Greg is drinking the 2023 Celebration fresh hop IPA from Sierra Nevada. Zack is sipping on Unsessionable IPA from Revolution Brewing in Chicago. Flex is reviewing Rocket Rodeo from Dream State Brewing in Fort Lauderdale, FL.-While drinking a holiday beer, the guys discuss the proper time to put up holiday décor. Do they go up before or after Thanksgiving? Zack fills us in about his new gig at Revolution Brewing! We also talked about his new ride and vanity license plate. What’s the best vanity plate you’ve come across? And talk about why good VHS tapes are so hard to find. We also talk about revenge-icing people and whether the person needs to see or touch the bottle. What are your rules?-Oskar Blues suddenly closes their Austin taproom. Sam Adams is bringing back Utopias for 2023, but how much is it this year? Dry Dock Brewing is moving its production to Great Divide. The Teamsters, who deliver the beer, have paused negotiations with AB InBev. And a man gets a DUI after hitting people…on his e-scooter. -Shoutout to Council Bluffs, IA, for being our top listening city of last week.-Zack: Instagram: @og_beer_dude-Flex:Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer-Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublicFacebook: CraftBeerRepublicPodThreads: CraftBeerRepublic(805) 538-2337 

Get your wagon full of beer, and let’s go! The Dream Team is back together for Batch 381; we’re taking names at trivia, hitting up some new breweries, getting beer while trick-or-treating, staying away from Tsingtao, and running away from Florida Man!-Deb and Greg are drinking 14 Cannons Hurriquake, their 6th Anniversary West Coast IPA. Flex is sipping on Believe It or Not from Third Space Brewing.-Greg, Deb, and the rest of the Prestige Worldwide team took the victory at Naughty Pine’s trivia night! Greg did some wine-making; it was kind of gross. He also hit up some new breweries on the last wakeboard trip of the year. Flex does some trick or treating with his kids and gets the hookup from his friend at Eagle Park Brewing; he even got some substances! Do you still trick or treat?-Thanks to Maryland for our Ludicrous Libation Law. Are we expert beer writers?-Sammy Hagar is back at it; this time, he’s opening up a brewery. Tree House is opening a new location in New York; who’s ready for more hazies? Bad news out of China: video shows an employee urinating into a tank. A bar overseas was fined for offering free “encounters” and boozy hookups. And a drunk Florid Man strips down and starts yelling at cops.-Deb: Instagram: @onehopmesswww.DebsDicks.com-Flex:Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer-Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublicFacebook: CraftBeerRepublicPodTwitter: CraftBeerRepub(805) 538-2337 

Grab a pumpkin beer and get basic with us! Deb is back, and there’s not a PSL she’s ever turned down. On Batch 380, we’re talking about Taco Tuesday, football players buying fans beers, new Sunday beer sales for New York, the Floridaman Games, and the importance of whipped cream and pumpkin pies.-Flex is drinking a Halloween classic, Pumpking, from Southern Tier Brewing in Lakewood, NY. Greg and Deb are sipping on Pumpkin Ale from Kern River Brewing Company. -Our beer selections bring up an important debate: can you have pumpkin pie without whipped cream? Listener Bryan gives us a big update about “porn in the morn.” Somehow, this brings up buffets and how good/gross they are. And Taco Tuesday isn’t under copyright anymore. Should we rename the show “Taco Tuesday Podcast?”-Shoutout to Boydton, VA, our top listening city of last week.-In the News Flight: Steffon Diggs tracks down some Bills fans and buys them a beer, and the Brewers Union of Georgia loses the vote over at Creature Comforts. -In Booze News: Bud Light is the official sponsor of the UFC. New York is extending beer sales on Sundays; get ready for that 6:00 AM bender! The Floridaman Games are coming to St. Augustine in February 2024. A California man is arrested for riding his horse drunk. And 8 Halloween Beers you need (so they say).-Deb: Instagram: @onehopmesswww.DebsDicks.com-Flex:Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer-Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublicFacebook: CraftBeerRepublicPodTwitter: CraftBeerRepub(805) 538-2337 

Grab your favorite beer and fast-food dessert. Beergirl Mel is back, and she’s hungry! On Batch 379, we’re talking about weird, empty taprooms, figuring out why beer is so expensive, going to bars that show adult movies, and getting high at Oktoberfest!-Mel drinks Dexterous, a Helles lager from Aspire Brewing in New York. Flex is sipping on Mikerphone Brewing’s Key Lime Cheesecake Incident. And Greg is reviewing Castle Made of Clouds, a milkshake IPA from Gnarly Barley Brewing out of Louisiana. -Remember Kings and Convicts, the brewery that bought Ballast Point? Turns out they have an extremely awkward taproom, complete with lawn chairs and nobody in it. Please let us know if you’ve been there! Then we discover that Mel doesn’t represent her roots, and Flex has to teach us Italian. And Mel tells us about a great “Gentleman’s Club” with excellent steaks. -This week’s Ludicrous Libation Law comes straight out of Connecticut. -In Booze News: Conor McGregor has released a creamy stout (sounds weird) in the United States. We get to the bottom of beer prices and what’s going on. Coop Ale Works is bringing us something we never needed: hard seltzers with jelly. Octoberfest 2023 sets a new attendance record but fails to sell much beer. The Germans were much more into the “white stuff.” And a Wisconsin bar is getting rid of their favorite draw: “porn in the morn.” -Mel: Instagram: @beergirl_mel-Flex:Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer-Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublicFacebook: CraftBeerRepublicPodTwitter: CraftBeerRepub(805) 538-2337 

Beergirl Mel is back! We’re talking about new breweries, beer fests for a cause, the best breakfast boozes, the sale of Anchor Brewing’s assets, a “bubble free” spiked seltzer, more drunk teachers, and we ask a medical professional how much is too much?-Mel is drinking Ambition, a hazy IPA from new brewery Aspire Brewing. Flex is sipping on Untitled Arts Cotton Candy IPA. And Greg is crushing on Tumble Time, a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle-inspired IPA from Brewery X.-Did you know there are apps to grade podcast quality? We did really good except for one thing. Greg talks about Naughty Pine’s Love for the People Fest to support the victims of the Maui fire (he also gave some drunk people a ride home). We talk about our favorite breakfast drinks, from mimosas to Irish coffees and everything in between. What is your favorite? And how annoying is trying to find fresh beer at Total Wine?-Shoutout to Thousand Oaks, CA, our top listening city of last week.-Sapporo is selling off Anchor Brewing properties and assets, which doesn’t bode well for the union. Bud Light says they’ve finally hit the floor. Molson Coors is launching a spiked “refresher,” but it will be missing a key element. A California teacher was arrested for being drunk and/or high at work. And a man woke up to a drunk driver in his living room.-Mel: Instagram: @beergirl_mel-Flex:Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer-Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublicFacebook: CraftBeerRepublicPodTwitter: CraftBeerRepub(805) 538-2337 

Hiya pals! Erica is back with Flex and Greg, and we’re talking about the Nashville Brewbabes trip, doing beer research in Colorado, drunk lawnmower riding, and the icing of Erica!-Flex is drinking Mikerphone Check 1, 2 from Mikerphone Brewing. Erica is sipping on Common Law & Dark Shadow’s collaboration with the Brewbabes Family, Muscadine Grape Ale. And Greg is drinking Cognitive Dissonance, an IPA from Flatland Brewing. -Greg and Flex go back and forth, making their best Mickey Mouse impressions, and don’t worry, it has nothing to do with the show. Greg talks about his other beer research while in Colorado (not GABF-related). Erica and Greg break down the game tape on icing Erica while in Denver. Erica talks about her trip to Nashville for the beer release with the Brewbabes Family. And now we all need to meet up in Nashville; who’s coming?-The National Museum of American History has collected a considerable collection of Anchor Brewing artifacts to save them for all to see. J.J. Watt signed a multi-year sponsorship with Miller Lite. And a drunk Australian man is arrested for driving his lawnmower through town. Is that a MWI?-Erica: Instagram: @Neck_Nosh_llcNeckNosh.com-Flex:Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer-Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublicFacebook: CraftBeerRepublicPodTwitter: CraftBeerRepub(805) 538-2337 

Flex, Greg, and Erica are back together! We're recapping our trip to the GABF 2023, talking about the research we did outside the festival, spending time at the zoo, the breweries that are craft again, and the garbage pumpkin beers.-Erica and Greg are drinking Delusional, a juicy IPA from Worthy Brewing in Bend, OR. Flex is sipping on Cromulent, a hazy from Transient Artisan Ales. -Greg, Erica, and even Mini-Flex talk about the trip to Denver for the Great American Beer Festival. We cover a lot of the beers we tried, the quality (and lack thereof) of many attending breweries, the difference in crowds from day to day, and selling pretzels to a bunch of drunks! We also mention our research at the Pints for Prostates Rare Beer Tasting, where we enjoyed some extremely unique beers and hung out with some old friends. -We also discuss the Brewery of the Year winners at the Great American Beer Festival, including Balter Beerworks, Third Eye Brewing, Liquid Gravity Brewing, Wibby Brewing, Saint Arnold, Allagash Brewing, and Shred Beer Co. Check out the GABF website for the full list of winners.-In the News Flight, a new beer collaboration in New Jersey called "Sign the Bill, Phil" aims to encourage the governor to sign a bill that would ease restrictions on breweries. And Virginia is now allowing craft breweries to self-distribute through the Virginia Beer Distribution Company.-Tilray's acquisition of several brands from Anheuser-Busch is complete. Who's excited to drink a craft Shocktop? And 10 Barrel Brewing isn't hiding how they feel. Finally, a California judge upholds Stone's trademark verdict against Molson Coors.-Erica: Instagram: @Neck_Nosh_llcNeckNosh.com-Flex:Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer-Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublicFacebook: CraftBeerRepublicPodTwitter: CraftBeerRepub(805) 538-2337 

Who’s pumped?! Flex and Greg are ready, and we’re talking about our love for Finland, drinking and wakeboarding, partying in New Orleans, more drunk teachers, what to drink to get drunk faster, and the top 10 pumpkin beers.-Flex is drinking U Bier from Malibu Brewing and Mahrs Bräu. It’s so good, he starts speaking German. And Greg is sipping on Double Mosaic Dream, a double IPA from Other Half Brewing.-Shoutout to Finland for still topping the listening charts! Greg grabs his wakeboard and some beer and hits the lake. He also gets poisoned on his trip. He also classes things up with a bit of wine tasting. Flex is gearing up for a field trip to Foxtown Brewing. Greg shares tips on how to get drunk faster.-This week’s Ludicrous Libation Law comes to us from New Orleans and all their drunkenness. -In the news: October 10 has been proclaimed National Black Brewers Day. DoorDash says bye-bye to colleges in Massachusetts. Another teacher in Oklahoma shows up drunk to work. Florida-man gets arrested for drunk driving…in a golf cart. And we have the top 10 pumpkin drinks on the Drizly platform. -Flex:Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer-Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublicFacebook: CraftBeerRepublicPodTwitter: CraftBeerRepub(805) 538-2337

Cheers, craft beer enthusiasts! Flex and Greg are back to quench your thirst for all things beer-related in this week's episode of the Craft Beer Republic.-Join us as we dive into a hoppy journey filled with tales of tipsy work trips, solo brewery escapades, and the secrets to sobering up after a few too many pints. Flex is sipping on "I Can Go For That," a hazy IPA from Eagle Park Brewing, while Greg enjoys the Verdant-Style Hazy Pale from Green Cheek Beer Co, a souvenir from his recent solo research mission in Orange County.-Discover the etiquette of going to breweries by yourself and the art of devouring chicken wings in public without judgment. Flex also shares a muscle-head tip for those moments when you need to clear your head.-In our News Flight, we explore intriguing stories from the craft beer world. The Anchor Union's quest to reclaim Anchor Brewing, and a bar that covers your tab when the Jets lose.-Did you know that beer prices keep soaring each year? We'll discuss this trend and reminisce about the Bud Light "controversy" of the year. Plus, ever wondered why Russia considered beer a soft drink until 2011? We've got the answers. And stay tuned for a bizarre encounter involving a drunk teen in Florida and their peculiar advice to the cops.-Pour a cold one, kick back, and indulge in the world of craft beer with us. Cheers and hazy beers!-Flex:Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer-Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublicFacebook: CraftBeerRepublicPodTwitter: CraftBeerRepub(805) 538-2337 

Hail Gluten! Cheers, beers, and pizza, we are live from Fluid State Beer Garden in Ventura, CA! Greg sits down with Aaron Duncan and Jen Schwertman, owners and co-founders, in front of a live audience for a fun show about finding beer, making pizzas, and being picky about the beers we love!-Aaron shares his background as a restaurant owner, head chef, and self-proclaimed pizza pimp. Jen tells us about her background in the alcohol industry and how it led to her passion and knowledge of craft beer. We also find out about her (almost) major beer award!-Next, we learn how they secured the fantastic and historic building they’re in and what it took to get from concept to open doors. They also had a very different idea at the beginning of business planning. Aaron and Jen share their brewing experience, trials and errors, and mishaps. And most importantly, we find out how Jen and Aaron get all their amazing beer (hint: he drives EVERYWHERE).-We finish the show with questions from the audience and a round of rapid-fire questions.-On the show, we drank Silvapils from Silva Brewing, Everywhere Brewing’s Must Be The Feeling IPA, and Faction Brewing’s Anomaly Milk Stout.-Fluid State Beer Garden:Instagram: fluidstateFacebook: fluidstatebeergarden-Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublicFacebook: CraftBeerRepublicPodTwitter: CraftBeerRepub(805) 538-2337 

We’re getting pumped with Coley back in the house. We’re talking about fall and the PSL takeover, partying into the wee hours at our advanced age, getting iced, more weird New Jersey laws, more breweries unionizing, and drunks calling 9-1-1 on themselves. -Greg and Coley are drinking MadeWest’s Short Lived series, this one a collaboration with Tarantula Hill Brewing. Flex is sipping on Forbidden Pumpkin from Abomination Brewing Company.-In time for fall, Coley finally tried her first-ever Pumpkin Spiced Latte. Greg, Coley, and the group stay up ‘till 3:30 AM partying. Are we too old for this? Greg throws it back to college and Ices Nick and plans to ice "a friend" for their first time at GABF. We need your icing suggestions. Flex goes on a very midwestern trip to pick apples. -Thanks to New Jersey for supplying this week’s Ludicrous Libation Law.-In the News Flight: Elysian Brewing staff voted to unionize, Kid Rock is caught drinking a Bud Light, and Modelo passes Bud Light in sales for the year.-Heineken finally sells their Russian operations for less than a pint. Eggo is dropping a waffle and brunch-flavored liqueur. And a drunk driver calls 9-1-1 on himself!-Coley: Instagram: @ice_cole_beer_-Flex:Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer-Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublicFacebook: CraftBeerRepublicPodTwitter: CraftBeerRepub(805) 538-2337 

Erica from NeckNosh is back to drop some saltiness on Flex and Greg. We’re talking about traveling to meet up with Instagram friends, drinking Eurobeers, drunk American tourists, teachers drinking on the job, and the 10 most popular beers (that no one likes).-Flex is drinking River of No Return, a collab IPA from Pure Project & Kern River Brewing. Greg and Erica are sipping on Circle Back, a westie from Helper Beer in Utah. -We get super nerdy and talk about hop kief: what it is and what it sounds like. Many listeners had thoughts about our Blue Moon discussion, so it’s time for round two. Flex talks about the importance of French fries at a brewery. Greg talks about his trip to Tahoe, where he got to hang out with Erica and miss_tipsysocks and see their actual faces. It also turns out the beer isn’t so good up there. There’s also a meaningful discussion about how bad saisons are. -Thanks to YouGov, we discovered the most popular beers in the US, and it’s not a good list. A third-grade teacher was arrested for being drunk on the job. And some sloppy drunk Americans pass out in the Eiffel Tower and get a free state.-Erica: Instagram: @Neck_Nosh_llcNeckNosh.com-Flex:Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer-Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublicFacebook: CraftBeerRepublicPodTwitter: CraftBeerRepub(805) 538-2337 

It’s time to get salty! Erica from NeckNosh is back with Greg and Flex to share some beers, talk about surviving the hurriquake, an upcoming trip to Nashville, getting prepped for GABF, tricking your spouse into driving you around, awful barley wines, American drinking habits, and drunk raccoons!-Flex is drinking Microdosing Cashmere, an IPA from Blackstack Brewing. Greg and Erica are both sipping on Keep the Noise Low, a Westie from Institution Ale Co.-Greg and Erica discuss the recent hurriquake to hit California and how they survived it. We also recap Naughty Pine’s amazing Maui Strong fundraiser to help support wildfire victims. Erica is gearing up for a trip to Nashville with the Beerbabes family. Flex did some brewery crawling with some beer-gram friends. And we talk strategy when it comes to the Great American Beer Festival.-Chew Your Beer calls in to tell us about getting too drunk and losing his wife at Dodger Stadium.-In the News Flight: Molson Coors acquires Blue Run Spirits, Goose Island unveils their 2023 Bourbon County lineup, and Catawba is suddenly closing more locations. -A poll shows that only 62% of Americans drink alcohol; do better, America! And drunk raccoons have started terrorizing Germany; it sounds like some trashe(d) pandas. -Erica: Instagram: @Neck_Nosh_llcNeckNosh.com-Flex:Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer-Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublicFacebook: CraftBeerRepublicPodTwitter: CraftBeerRepub(805) 538-2337 

Batch 369: Mikey from the Taproom Podcast is back for another week of hydration with Flex and Greg! We’re talking about birthday drunkenness, weird midwestern ice cream, the fun of interviewing brewers, drunk football owners, the best Mexican lagers, and being too drunk to put down that burger.-Flex is drinking Milwaukee Brewing’s Oktoberfest. Greg is sipping on No Vacancy, a collab from Firestone Walker and Alvarado Street Brewing. And Mikey grabbed a Voodoo Ranger 1985.-Greg talks about his birthday shenanigans and all the great beer and meat that was consumed. We talk about the importance of being a happy drunk. Flex does research at Foxtown Brewing and introduces the concept of Blue Moon ice cream (whatever that is). Mikey talks about a recent interview, getting hydrated with the brewer, and how fun it is to drink in the morning (for work). -The Washington Commanders’ new owner is buying a bunch of beer for the fans. Mexican lagers are leading the growth among American lagers. One of the Anheuser-Busch brands is still doing pretty good. Guinness is having its best year ever. Blue Moon is finding a way to get even worse; no alcohol. The worst breweries with the best secret beers. And a Florida Woman just can’t put down her cheeseburger while being arrested.-Mikey: Instagram: @TheTaproomPodcast-Flex:Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer-Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublicFacebook: CraftBeerRepublicPodTwitter: CraftBeerRepub(805) 538-2337 

Batch 368: Cheers from the taproom! Mike, the host of The Taproom Podcast, stops in to crack a brewski with Flex and Greg. We’re talking about brewery road trips, being the guinea pigs for major breweries, drinking crap beer when it’s hot out, spiked Dunkin’ sugar bombs, and the big news from Anheuser-Busch.-Flex is sipping on Apiary Drip, a honey IPA from Modist Brewing and Dangerous Man Brewing Company. Greg is drinking Everywhere Beer Co.'s All Green Lights. And Mike is researching All About The Brick from 8Bit Brewing.-Mikey spills the beans on his podcast and the new format, and the crew talks a little shop. Greg talks about his birthday weekend, all the breweries he stopped in for a bit of research, and the awful concert beers. The crew starts talking about favorite beers, least favorites, and being the guinea pig for Firestone’s crazy expensive Brewmaster’s club. -Chew Your Beer calls in to support Flex for his love of Tecate. If a beer needs lime and salt, is it really that good?-Anheuser-Busch cuts around 2% of their US workforce and then sells eight major “craft” brands to Tilray. Anchor’s union claims that Sapporo is not cooperating and won’t turn over any financials. And Dunkin’ Donuts is coming out with a line of spiked drinks. -We wrap it up with Mikey asking the guys a few questions about beer, the podcast, and the best-drunk food.-The Taproom Podcast:Instagram: @thetaproompodcastListen to the Taproom Podcast-Flex:Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer-Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublicFacebook: CraftBeerRepublicPodTwitter: CraftBeerRepub(805) 538-2337 

Batch 367: Monica Potter, head brewer at Pedals & Pints Brewing Company, is back! We're talking about drinking in other cities, crazy drunks at the airport, why thiols are so cool, getting drunk at Hooters, and a drunk lady getting slammed with a chair!-Greg and Monica are drinking Cuddle Puddle, a hazy IPA from Black Hammer Brewing in San Francisco. Flex is drinking what may be his favorite beer ever: Voltron Volume One from 4 Hands Brewing Company. -We start off by embarrassing Monica for all of her Instagram videos and for being the face of Pedals & Pint's social media. Greg talks about his trip to San Francisco and the beer research he was able to conduct. He also talks about the drunk lady at the airport that got chased down for not finishing her drink. Flex needs to go to the Great America Beer Festival, and Greg (with help from AI) has written a letter to his wife. And Monica breaks down how cool thiols and thiolized yeast are when it comes to making IPAs.-In the news: Diageo will roll out more non-alcoholic Guinness… in Ireland! Monster and Arizona are both coming out with "hard" versions of their drinks. Coca-Cola launches an alcoholic off-shoot brand. A drunk woman turns a gun on restaurant employees, only to be taken down by furniture. And Hooters will be serving Hard Mountain Dew, in case you need one less reason to go. -Monica:@momoagogooo@pedalsandpintsbrewing-Flex:Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer-Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublicFacebook: CraftBeerRepublicPodTwitter: CraftBeerRepub(805) 538-2337 

Batch 366: We’re so excited to be hanging out with Monica Potter, head brewer of Pedals & Pints Brewing Company. She’s here to talk about Pedals’ upcoming beer festival on July 29! She also hangs around to talk about making sure you know how to lager, the awful New Jersey brewery laws, why making Hazy IPAs is the WORST, drinking beers in college, and Charles Barkley buys a round.-Flex is drinking Extra Sauce, an Imperial Shandy from Parish Brewing Co. Monica and Greg are sipping on Four Fathers Brewing’s Guten Prank, a Helles lager.-Pedals and Pints is hosting its annual “Down the Rabbit Hole” music and beer festival. Monica is giving us all the fun details. We talk about visiting new breweries and what beers to try to make sure they know what they’re doing. Monica does her best to name HBC 586. Greg talks about Emofest and getting shut down by the cops. And he talks about going to the Ceviche Chow Down and what a great event it was.-Chew Your Beer calls in to talk about cricket beer and eating crickets as a snack.-In the News Flight: Truly releases a flavor for the Women’s World Cup, bars in Hoboken, NJ, can open up before the sun, and Michigan colleges can finally sell booze!-Sapporo announced the closure and liquidation of Anchor Brewing; now, the brew crew is working to buy back the brewery. Charles Barkley offers to buy a bar full of people a beer and lets everyone know how he feels about Bud Light. -Monica:Instagram: @momoagogoooInstagram: @pedalsandpintsbrewing-Flex:Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer-Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublicFacebook: CraftBeerRepublicPodTwitter: CraftBeerRepub(805) 538-2337 

Batch 365: So glad to be back! Flex and Greg are talking about beer made of bugs 🤢, introducing crap beer drinkers to craft, the top 50 craft breweries, using beer for skincare, and getting so drunk you bite a police dog!-Flex is drinking Strawberry Berliner from Eagle Park Brewing Co. Greg is sipping on Back to the Phuture I, a collaboration from Pure Project Brewing, Harland Brewing Company, and North Park Beer Company. -Greg is trying to break your car stereo with the podcast. Did it work? Flex researched beer at some news spots in Milwaukee while trying to convince his wife he doesn’t have a problem. Greg introduced some non-beer drinkers to craft beer with mixed results. And drunken pool parties happened.-Stone licenses their beer for specialty coffee releases. Skincare experts are warning against using beer for that healthy glow. Some beer makers in Mexico are using bugs to make their beer. Would you try it? Funky Town Brewery wins the Sam Adams “Brewing the American Dream” competition. We’ve got the 2022 Rankings of the Top 50 Craft Breweries By Volume, according to the Brewers Association. And a drunk guy tries to outrun cops by biting their dog.-Shoutout to Louisville, Kentucky! Thanks for listening. -Flex:Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer-Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublicFacebook: CraftBeerRepublicPodTwitter: CraftBeerRepub(805) 538-2337 

Batch 364: Cheers to Friendly Beers! Flex and Greg are back at it, diving into the exciting topics of our post-holiday adventures, Flex's memorable birthday celebration, encounters with eccentric individuals on the bustling Vegas strip, New Jersey's reluctance to embrace coolness, the humorous side of drunk dads, and the top beer cities in the US!-Thanks to Beergirl Mel, Flex is sipping Serpent Herders, a triple IPA from District 96 Beer Factory. Greg is drinking Fritz, a pilsner from Gnosis Brewing that Zack sent over. -Greg spills the beans about the upcoming Emo Fest at Naughty Pine Brewing, an event you surely won't want to miss! Flex shares his epic birthday shenanigans and his delightful exploration of a new brewery. Together, we recount our thrilling 4th of July festivities and ponder a pressing question: Which location boasts a higher concentration of weirdos, Las Vegas or Hollywood?-We delve into the realm of legislation as the New Jersey legislature approves a bill aimed at loosening restrictions on breweries, only to be met with opposition from the governor. A lot of dads got drunk on Father’s Day last month. And did you know that Saucey, the alcohol delivery platform, is now eager to bring your "sexual wellness" products right to your doorstep? -Lastly, we unveil the crème de la crème of beer cities in the United States, along with some not-so-favorable mentions of the worst ones. Discover the vibrant landscapes where craft beer culture thrives and where you can savor the most exceptional brews our nation has to offer.-Flex:Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer-Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublicFacebook: CraftBeerRepublicPodTwitter: CraftBeerRepub(805) 538-2337 

Batch 363: Happy post-holiday hangover! Erica is back, and we’re talking about the joy of drunk cigarettes, the best way to spend your birthday, super gross seltzer, free British beer, and Florida Man drinks Florida Man.-Flex is sipping on Damsel, a gose from 1840 Brewing Company. Erica is drinking Sherburps from Alvarado Street Brewery. And Greg is drinking U Beer, a collab between Malibu Brewing & Mahrs Bräu. -Ever get drunk and need a long drag off a disgusting cigarette? Yeah, us too. We talk about the simple joys. Happy birthday to listener Bryan from Titletown Brewing (sorta)! What do you like to do for your birthday celebrations? And Greg tries a Sunny D seltzer on the show, and it doesn’t go according to plan. -In the News Flight: AB InBev is putting warning labels on alcoholic products, and New Jersey might ease taproom restrictions.-A British pub is offering free beer but with a tiring catch. There’s a health benefit to all of the alcohol you’re drinking. And a drunk Florida man was busted while drinking Florida Man.-Erica: Instagram: @Neck_Nosh_llcNeckNosh.com-Flex:Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer-Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublicFacebook: CraftBeerRepublicPodTwitter: CraftBeerRepub(805) 538-2337 

Batch 362: Happy 4th of July weekend, we’re ready for some celebrating! Erica sails in as we discuss her trip to hang out with the CBR crew, Father’s Day shenanigans, more brewery buyouts, July 4th fun facts, and a super drunk hockey player. -Erica and Greg are drinking Citra Dream, a hazy IPA from New Glory Craft Brewery. Flex is sipping on Nova, an IPA from Three Sheeps Brewing. -Greg and Erica recap her trip down to SoCal to do a little brewery hopping with the CBR crew (and Flex joined…sorta). Then we all talk about what we did for Father’s Day, including Erica’s super boring day and Flex’s kids trying to get him drunk. We also discover that Flex should eat before drinking some triples (and happy anniversary to Eagle Park). And happy birthday to Vanessa!-The homie Chew Your Beer calls in to address a few things.-In the News Flight: Skagit Valley Malting shuts down suddenly, Stoup Brewing to buy Optimism Brewery, and Cap May calls off the purchase of Flying Fish.-Yuengling Draft Haus opens up in Tampa, FL. Miller High Life is teaming up with Deez… err, Planters Nuts. William Karlsson of the Las Vegas Golden Knights gives one hell of a drunken speech. And July 4th fun facts just in time for the holiday weekend!-Erica: Instagram: @Neck_Nosh_llcNeckNosh.com-Flex:Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer-Craft Beer Republic: www.CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublicFacebook: CraftBeerRepublicPodTwitter: CraftBeerRepub(805) 538-2337