
Malt Couture
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Small Batch Bonus Episode - Dana Donnelly
bonusEStand-up comic Dana Donnelly joins The Malty Boyz™ to discuss dating apps, hypebeast culture, and how Dana used to brew her own mead in high school. Then, the script is flipped as Alex leads the group in horizontal of Voodoo Brewing's 2019 Hot Garbage. See Malt Couture Fermented Live at SF Sketchfest on Jan. 25th at Punch Line Comedy Club. http://bit.ly/MaltCoutureSFSketchfest
Small Batch Bonus Episode - Curtis Rainsberry
bonusEOn today's Small Batch we have comedian Curtis Rainsberry on to discuss beer. Unlike some of the other guests, i.e. all of them, Curtis knows a lot about beer so he and the gang dive in on his journey and experience in the LA craft beer scene. Then he and The Malty Boyz™ do a blind tasting of The Bruery's Black Tuesday variants. We have the highest ABV beer we've had on the show and Michael is forced to responsibly take a Lyft home. See Malt Couture Fermented Live at SF Sketchfest on Jan. 25th at Punch Line Comedy Club. http://bit.ly/MaltCoutureSFSketchfest

Ep 77Batch 77: Barleywine is Life: BARLEY BATTLE! Stephen Edition
EThe Malty Boyz™ are back for another #BIL episode! This time Stephen digs into the deepest, darkest depths of his linen closet to line up a Barley Battle for the ages! A cicerone's patience is taken to the limit during a road trip from hell. All hail Lord Maris! See Malt Couture Fermented Live at SF Sketchfest on January 25th! http://bit.ly/MaltCoutureSFSketchfest Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer [email protected]
Ep 76Batch 76: Cease and Hail Satan!
ESatanist hold a Black Mass at a brewery in Houston, beer made with algae, black cats with Instagram accounts, Bourbon County getting Black Friday releases at airports, more White Claw... the end times are upon us! Alex brings in a pastry stout to the Bottle Share while Michael reps Ohio. Stephen continues his old money ways. Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer [email protected]

Ep 75Batch 75: Beer, Barrel, and Ramekins with Susan Song
EActress and former Dr. America member Susan Song joins The Malty Boyz™ to discuss the New Belgium Brewing Company buyout, Pabst's latest delicious marketing stunt, and drink Side Project's latest batch of Beer:Barrel:Time. Michael tries to connect with Susan on a deeper level while Stephen brings in a dusty European import Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer [email protected]

Fermented Live in San Francisco at Seven Stills!
bonusEThe Malty Boyz™ return to the Bay Area, this time they're at Seven Stills in The Mission on the eve of the Toronado Barleywine Festival. There's finally closure for the Founders discrimination lawsuit saga. A man hosts a brewery inside his body and it's all caught on tape. Alex puts Michael and Stephen in the hot seat for a round of CICE-O-RONI: The San Francisco Treat! Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer [email protected]

Ep 74Batch 74: The Thanksgiving Episode II: Lil' Custard's Revenge
ELil' Custard invites himself over for The Malty Boyz™ Thanksgiving sesh and offers unsolicited hot takes. Stephen provides a Thanksgiving spread, Alex continues a revolution, Michael revisits a beer that was unacceptable the first time around, and canned wine makes its mark on the NFL. Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer [email protected]

Ep 73Batch 73: Milkshakes and Old Money
EAlex brings in some hype juice from Tired Hands in the form of a milkshake IPA. Then it's the longest Bottleshare ever when Stephen and Alex dust off some old money to mixed results while Michael brings in some new money heat. The saga between Stone and Keystone rolls on in Beer News. Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer [email protected]
Ep 72Batch 72: Let Them Eat Cake
EStephen and Michael eat cake made from Angry Chair beer while Alex can only watch due to non-beer related circumstances. Alex highlights everything that's right with how Maine Brewing Company treats their employees while Founders continues to flounder. Plus, more Dumb Beer Laws and Michael opens up to the audience about his deepest thoughts and insecurities. Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer [email protected]
Ep 71Batch 71: Méthode Traditionnelle vs. Belgian Lambics
EIt's a beer battle for the ages when The Malty Boyz™ put America's finest Méthode Traditionnelle beers against tried-and-true Beligian lambics. They also look into the lawsuit against Founders Brewing and read through the deposition transcript. Kelsey Grammer opens a brewery to the delight of nobody. Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer [email protected]
Ep 70Batch 70: Trick or Treat
EFor this very spooky Halloween episode, The Malty Boyz™ bring in either a trick or a treat for the Bottleshare. Michael discusses his journey to becoming a Master Cicerone. Plus, tales of corporate espionage, Satanic beer cults, and irresponsible scooting in Beer News! Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer [email protected]
Fermented Live in Denver!
bonusEThe Malty Boyz™ head to Denver during Great American Beer Fest for a live show at Amalgam Brewing! They battle the altitude while dishing on the Beer News and playing a round of Certified Denverones. WeldWorks gets their redemption but in the unlikeliest of circumstances, Michael brings in a Colorado classic, and Stephen finds the rarest beer of them all! We're getting fermented live in San Francisco on Nov. 1st! Check out social media for ticket info! Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer [email protected]
Ep 69Batch 69: All Fantôme Everything
EThe Malty Boyz™ get spooked when they drink only Fantômes for batch 69. Nice. Dany Prignon joins in on the fun and gives his hot take about the Beer News and also offers commentary about what inspired him to make the beers featured in this episode. Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer [email protected]
Ep 68Batch 68: Ashleigh Carter of Bierstadt Lagerhaus
EThe slow pour queen of pilsners, Ashleigh Carter of Bierstadt Lagerhaus, joins the Malty Boyz™ as they record at altitude in Denver during GABF weekend. From glassware to buying and shipping an entire brewery across the Atlantic, they get to the bottom of why Ashleigh's lager game is so strong. Alex brings in a treat from Forager Brewery to offset all the crispiness. Michael and Stephen hit up a local bottleshop in search of malty treasure. Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer [email protected]
Ep 67Batch 67: Peter Mumford of Mumford Brewing
EGood news, everyone! Peter Mumford of Mumford Brewing stops by to talk about yeast, hard seltzers, and aliens. We clear the air about the location of Mumford Brewing and what they're working on next. According to Stephen, Alex brings in his best Bottleshare offering of 2019. Michael calls Stephen names. Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer [email protected]
Ep 66Batch 66: South Carolina Roadtrip with Permanent Hangover
EAndy Godish of Permanent Hangover joins the Malty Boyz™ as they taste their way through beers from South Cackalacky (that's South Carolina for you non-locals out there). It's a battle between 8th State Brewing, Westbrook Brewing, Charles Towne Fermentory, and Birds Fly South Ale Project. Plus, Andy takes his turn in the hot seat for a round of Fashion or Fermentation. Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer [email protected]
Ep 65Batch 65: I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream For Beer
EAlex flexes some new money flavor when he brings a Cycle Brewing collaboration with 3 Sons and Evil Twin. Michael and Stephen find some dusty, old money shelf turds. Meanwhile, Budweiser is in the Beer News again, hard seltzer is out of GABF, and The Fresno Bee has a slow news day. Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer [email protected]
Fermented Live in San Diego at The Casbah!
bonusEThe Malty Boyz™ head south to San Diego during Comic Con weekend for a live show at The Casbah. They drink and discuss Anchorage Brewing Omnipolloscope then dive into Beer News to talk about upstart brewery Hoponymous Brewing and what went wrong with Stone's "True Craft" Venture. Plus a very special all San Diego Bottleshare. Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer [email protected]
Ep 64Batch 64: Infinity Stones and Sell Outs
EThe Malty Boyz™ revisit J. Wakefield Brewing thanks to Alex finding a Gauntlet Series Power Stone beer. Founders reaches their final form after fully selling out to Mahou San Miguel. Stephen helps Alex cross off a bucket list item. Malt Couture Fermented Live in Denver on Friday, Oct. 4th at Amalgam Brewing! Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer [email protected]
Ep 63Batch 63: St Luna-TICKS
EAlex lands a beer from Perennial Artisan Ales that was only released at Randall's Wine and Spirits in St. Louis. Amazon gets snitched on for how they sell alcohol. The ongoing US-China trade wars are affecting craft beer via aluminum tariffs. Stephen brings in a dusty, old money classic from Utah. Malt Couture Fermented Live in Denver on Friday, Oct. 4th at Amalgam Brewing! Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer [email protected]
Ep 62Batch 62: Anything But Beer with Charlie Fu
EWine maven and Wine Berserkers moderator Charlie Fu joins the Malty Boyz™ to drink and talk about anything but beer. That's right, NO BEERS ALLOWED in this episode. Alex tries to flex and impress Charlie with his whiskey and wine selections. Michael and Stephen go for a more refreshing route. Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer [email protected]
Ep 61Batch 61: Old Money Strikes Again
ENorth Coast Brewing shows that they've still got it after releasing a barley wine aged in bourbon barrels for 6 years. In Beer News, hard seltzer sales are up, up, up! Alex brings in a beer made by throwing hot rocks into the wort. Stephen dusts off a shelf dweller from Nebraska. Plus a round of Tick It or Flip It with the recently announced Goose Island Bourbon County line up Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer [email protected]
Ep 60Batch 60: Oxi and Me
EAlex treats Michael and Stephen to a Cantillon finished in Jura wine barrels. Michael reconnects with an old flame. Stephen lands a Midwest favorite. Plus, vodka from Chernobyl and Area 51 beer from Bud Light makes it into the Beer New. Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer [email protected]
Ep 59Batch 59: I'll Take a Crab Juice
EIn Beer News, yeast hunters go to the edge of space, AB InBev is $100 BILLION in debt, and a new challenger enters the adjunct arena, this time from Malaysia. For the Bottleshare, Alex brings in a beer he's mentioned since the start of the podcast while Stephen brings in crab juice. Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer [email protected]
Ep 58Batch 58: Second Runnings with Beer Snobbin
EThe first ever return guest is none other than the destroyer of dumplings and lord of Lambics: Beer Snobbin! We talk about how Facebook and Instagram's new policies on alcohol giveaways will affect his charity work. He shares an Italian exclusive Cantillon with the Malty Boyz™. Michael shares something BeerSnobbin has never had. Stephen brings in another Old Money darling. Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer [email protected]
Ep 57Batch 57: Kevin Schmaltz of Societe Brewing
EThe Malty Boyz™ head to San Diego and after a night of performing at The Casbah and crushing kegs they woke up at 9am to record with Kevin Schmaltz of Societe Brewing. Michael was so stoked and totally up for it. He doesn't feel pity, remorse, or fear when it comes to beer. He's a malt consuming machine that can't be stopped. Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer [email protected]
Ep 56Batch 56: The Summer Beers Episode
EThe Malty Boyz™ go on summer vacay as they take a look at Beer News from around the world while enjoying a collaboration between Mumford and Superstition Meadery. Then they get wet and wild with their summer beers Bottle Share Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer [email protected]
Ep 55Batch 55: An International Deal with the Devil
EOnce banished to Australia and China, Anchorage Brewing's Triple Oaked A Deal With The Devil makes it's way onto the podcast. An orb of bubble wrap arrives on Alex's doorstep straight from Belgium. Stephen shows Alex and Michael the proper way to cool down a beer from China. See Malt Couture live at The Casbah in San Diego on July 18th! bit.ly/MaltCoutureLiveAtTheCasbahSanDiego Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer [email protected]

Greg Thomas - Small Batch Sneak Peek
bonusEWe present a Small Batch Sneak Peek with Greg Thomas, of Trystero Coffee. Greg has roasted coffee for Highland Park Brewery, Three Chiefs Brewing, and his own company, Trystero Coffee. He joins the Malty Boys for a chat and a blind barrel-aged barleywine tasting, which Michael absolutely nails. See Malt Couture live at The Casbah in San Diego on July 18th! bit.ly/MaltCoutureLiveAtTheCasbahSanDiego Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer [email protected]
Ep 54Batch 54: Beers, Sports, and Barleywine with Carl Tart
EComedian Carl Tart joins the Malty Boyz™ to talk about playing college sports, homebrewing, and stupid beer laws. Bud Light bets on Esports. Michael brings in his most polarizing beer to date See Malt Couture live at The Casbah in San Diego on July 18th! bit.ly/MaltCoutureLiveAtTheCasbahSanDiego Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer [email protected]
Ep 53Batch 53: Michael's First Trade
EMichael does his first ever beer trade! Did he win or lose? Are Alex or Stephen impressed? And what was the ratio? Plus, some more Dumb Beer Laws. See Malt Couture live at The Casbah in San Diego on July 18th! bit.ly/MaltCoutureLiveAtTheCasbahSanDiego Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer [email protected]
Ep 52Batch 52: Kyle Harrop of Horus Aged Ales
EThe Malty Boyz™ have survived year one of Malt Couture with their livers intact. To celebrate they sit down and talk with Kyle Harrop of Horus Aged Ales about his upcoming projects, Stuffed Sandwich, and post-hardcore music. Then Alex leads them all in a retrospective blind tasting that takes a look at Alex's personal timeline in the beer world. See Malt Couture live at The Casbah in San Diego on July 18th! bit.ly/MaltCoutureLiveAtTheCasbahSanDiego Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer [email protected]
Ep 51Batch 51: More Ham Water
EAlex brings in a beer style from Poland that no one asked for. Alex also brings in a barleywine before making an indecent proposal to Michael and Stephen. In the Beer News, Ballast Point runs into some financial issues and Kona Brewing gets sued for being brewed in Portland. OR. Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer [email protected]
Fermented Live in Paso Robles at Kilokilo Brewing
bonusELive from Kilokilo Brewing on the eve of the 2019 Firestone Walker Invitational, The Malty Boyz™ talk about a beer festival for in-person trades, Gambler's Fallacy, and set out to disrupt the latest Dark Lord release. They each pick a beer off the insane guest tap list to discuss including Proper Dose by Horus. Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer [email protected]
Ep 50Batch 50: Old Money Vampires
EAlex brings in that old money heat. Michael mules beers over from Japan. Stephen brings a discount rack find that harks back to his favorite Malt Couture guest. The Malty Boyz™ follow up on a bunch of past Beer News stories including the Stone vs. Keystone and Miller Lite vs Bud Light lawsuits and what happened with Sierra Nevada's Resilience IPA fund raising efforts. Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer [email protected]
Ep 49Batch 49: There's Nothing Wrong with Ohio
EMichael goes full homer after experiencing Bwizzle Day at Jackie O's. In Beer News, the $300 million merger between Boston Beer Co. and Dogfish Head is discussed, Alex looks at the Trademark Act of 1946, and dog bites man. Texas makes strides to make beer brunch again. Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer [email protected]
Ep 48Batch 48: Unclean Hands Doctrine
EBrewDog just can't stay out of the Beer News. This time BrewDog steps in it by stealing marketing ideas after setting up bogus job interviews and rehashing ideas from a marketing agency they've long since cut ties with. Stephen and Michael try to guess the new Dark Lord variants. Alex brings in Thor's favorite beer: Creature Comforts. Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer [email protected]
Goose Island Reluctantly Hosts Malt Couture
bonusEGoose Island gave The Malty Boyz™ unprecedented access to their beer vault so that Alex could show Michael and Stephen how Goose Island made beer better while making beer fans worse during their polarizing rise to prominence in the Chicago beer scene between 2010 to 2015. Plenty of barrel aged goodness and fruit adjuncted trade bait was consumed. Recorded live at Goose Island's top secret barrel facility in Chicago. Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer [email protected]
Fermented Live in Chicago at Schubas!
bonusEThe Malty Boyz™ have finally recovered all the audio from their live podcast at Schubas! Experience their journey into the Polar Vortex of 2019 to drink VSOJ and talk about field goals, con artists, and Binny's! Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer [email protected]
Ep 47Batch 47: Shaun Berns of Phase Three Brewing
EShaun Berns drops by the maltiest AirBnB in Chicago's Ukrainian Village to talk about helicopters, barrel-aged beers, ridiculous burgers, leaving More Brewing, and starting Phase Three Brewing. Alex's orthodontist makes an appearance as well. Things also get a little meady when they try a bottle from Standard Meadery. Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer [email protected]
Ep 46Batch 46: Drinking in Michigan
EThe Malty Boyz™ take a trip to Michigan for this episode as all their beers are from breweries in located in The Mitten State! Alex reminisces about the days he had to trade for Bell's. In Beer News they take a look at a lawsuit between Patagonia and AB InBev and some recent beer mergers. Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer [email protected]
Ep 45Batch 45: Germs and Gratitude
EMichael and Stephen are sick boyz for this episode but still power through. Alex brings in a non-barrel aged classic from East End Brewing. Michael gives Stephen a birthday gift. Stephen brings in a beer 10 years in the making.
Ep 44Batch 44: The 420 Episode
EStephen celebrates 4/20 by hunting down some Lagunitas Hi-Fi Hops. Then Alex brings in not one but two lawsuits for Beer News that Stephen has to follow. Have you ever had to listen to a lawyer talk about beer related lawsuits while on Hi-Fi Hops? It's hard. We put Alex's Bottle Share beer through the ringer for a round of Tick This or Untappd. Dude. Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer [email protected]
Small Batch Sneak Peek - Cheyenne Perez
bonusEHello Malt Mavens! Today we've got a special sneak peek at our weekly Patreon exclusive Small Batches. This episode is sponsored by our shows in Chicago THIS FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, 4/19 and 4/20, at Goose Island! Friday will have a VIP Linen Closet Bottleshare followed by a comedy show and then on Saturday we'll be taking over their Barrel Facility for a live podcast covering their most polarizing period from 2010-2015. Tickets for both nights are limited so get them NOW! This Small Batch features our friend, comedian, and actress Cheyenne Perez who can be seen on Girl Meets World and is a host for Gurl.com. In this episode, Alex and Cheyenne share details about the comedy show that was so good it had to be banned from ever happening again. Michael shares his secrets to comedy. Alex then leads everyone in a blind saison tasting. 4/20 - Goose Island Reluctantly Hosts DontDrinkBeer: An Evening with Malt Couture: http://bit.ly/GooseIslandReluctantlyHostsDDB 4/19 - VIP *Educational Bottle Share: http://bit.ly/ClybournVIPbottleshare 4/19 - Goose Island Tolerates Malt Couture Live at Clybourn Brewhouse: http://bit.ly/MaltCoutureLiveClybourn
Ep 43Batch 43: C-Gak & Steve Choi of RX Bandits and The Sounds of Animals Fighting
EThe Malty Boyz™ move out of the Spider Den for their first episode recorded at the Bette Davis house! They welcome C-Gak and Steve Choi of Rx Bandits and The Sounds of Animals Fighting to talk about geology, french fry preferences and then they take the hot seat for a round of Brews or Tunes. Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer [email protected]
Ep 42Batch 42: Ten to One
EAlex does a 10-to-1 trade to land a beer that was nine years in the making. Ohio man lives off only beer for Lent. Michael brings in his most refreshing beverage to date. Stephen is shamed for only having Amazon Music. Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer [email protected]
Ep 41Batch 41: B3K, Bump, Bump, Bump
EIn a week full of Beer News, the Malty Boyz™ discuss click bait headlines, BrewDog's "Flight From Hell," and Modelo's literally flooding the streets. Alex pops an instant classic. Michael gives us a glimpse into beer's dystopian future. Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer [email protected]
Ep 40Batch 40: One Per Household
ELeave your nana and significant other at home for this batch. The Malty Boyz™ take a look at Floodland Brewing's attempts to stop bottle flippers and razzlers. Michael becomes a parent. Stephen gets up close and personal with Bette Davis. Also, sex robots. Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer [email protected]
Ep 39Batch 39: Ta-Tah-Ta-Tah-Ta-Tah (The St. Patrick's Day Episode)
EFollow the Malty Boyz™ to the end of the rainbow as they talk about winter jorts and another Updating Old Dumb Beer Laws With Slightly Less Stupid Beer Laws segment featuring Utah, again. We shake things up at the top of the show before our special St. Patrick's Day bottleshare. Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer [email protected]
Ep 38Batch 38: Another Mailbag Episode
EIn this mailbag we answer your most pressing questions about palate fatigue, over-hyped breweries, pretzel necklaces, label art, and "What's Alex's favorite RPG?" Plus, we have a very egg-citing Beer News story. Head to our Patreon for weekly Small Batch episodes! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer [email protected]