Malt Couture

Here's a list of things discussed in this episode: Yale crust punks, Blueface, Alex's true age, Kevin, Brett, Superbowl commercials, the WWE Hall of Fame, Michael's inability to run for public office, Old Spaghetti Factory's wine selection, Casey, Flanders, and breaking legs. Alex tries to discuss Santa Clarita Diet but Stephen and Michael are having none of it! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer [email protected]

Fermentation nerds rejoice! John Laffler of Off Color Brewing enters the maltiest Airbnb in all the land during a Polar Vortex to hear the Malty Boyz™ talk about urology and lil' beers. WARNING: This is the most error filled episode thanks to 4 consecutive days of embellishing in Chicago's beer scene and recording at 10am. Sorry not sorry. DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer [email protected]

Joe Gebavi and Scott Coffman of Pipeworks Brewing Co. brave the Polar Vortex and join the Malty Boyz™ at their Airbnb in The Windy City to talk about the evolution of the Chicago beer scene, eisbocks, and gentrification. Due to weather conditions, all beers for the Bottle Share were purchased at Binny's. DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer [email protected]

Give a pastry boy a barrel of beer and they'll fuck shit up on the secondary trade market. This week The Malty Boyz™ look at Prairie Artisan Ales' Prairie Dawg membership club drama. Stephen falls for the oldest trick in the book. Alex talks about his favorite day of the year. DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer [email protected]

ALL. BARLEYWINE. EVERYTHING. It's our second Barleywine is Life episode and it's only barleywine from top-to-bottom curated by Alex himself. From OG White Whale beers to new money barley bangers, this is an episode 14 years in the making. ALL HAIL LORD MARIS! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer [email protected]

Can't we all just get along? The Malty Boyz™ try to make sense of the lawsuit between Hill Farmstead and Tired Hands Brewing while drinking beers from Hill Farmstead and Tired Hands. Michael's beer divides the room. Stephen puts his lips on the Swedish. The Swedish is all alone. DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer [email protected]

The Malty Boyz™ meet with the elusive and mysterious Instagram beer celebrity, BeerSnobbin, and do an in-person trade in the very first episode of Whale Mail! Michael figures out how many cans of Modelo it would take to land rare lambic, Stephen shows up late and sees how the show has changed, and BeerSnobbin brings in a gem from the OG White Whale List to stunt on everyone. DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer [email protected]

If a hype can never gets released, then did it ever really deserve the hype? THE US GOVERNMENT IS SHUT DOWN! WE HAVE NO NEW BEERS! Thankfully, there's already plenty of existing, TTB approved beers to choose from. A little 2018 GABF gold lands on Birdshit Table. DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer [email protected]

Braving a Southern California winter, the Malty Boyz™ trek through moderate weather to chill out with some seasonal winter beers at Birdshit Table. Alex talks about some uplifting Beer News when he discusses Resilience, an IPA brewed by 1,481 breweries to help support those affected by the Northern California Camp Fire. Michael turns 30. Stephen is tempted to move to NYC. DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer [email protected]

What puts the "farm" in farmhouse beer? That's what the Malty Boyz™ set to figure out with a little help from Saint Somewhere Brewing's Bob Sylvester in the first batch of 2019. Alex gives them a taste of Norway with an aquavit infused beer. Stephen and Michael share their New Year's resolutions. DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer [email protected]

Alex lands his White Whale of a guest when Silverstein bassist Billy Hamilton pulls up a seat at Birdshit Table and shares tales about muling beer past the 49th parallel, being on Warped Tour, and his very first adult beverage. He even joins in on the Bottleshare. Michael gives us a glimpse of his college drinking days. Stephen talks about wrestling, again. DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer [email protected]

Light some frankincense, lather on some myrrh and get ready for the Malty Boyz™ Christmas episode! Join them as they have a joyful White Elephant gift exchange. Alex and Michael attempt to settle their IRL Thanksgiving beef. Trillium goes full Grinch-mode... or do they? DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer [email protected]

From the judges score cards at the Toronado Barleywine Fest to the beer trolls of St. Louis, The Malty Boyz™ explore the power of barrel aging. We follow up with the aftermath of the nixed A Deal With The Devil release. A brewery rises from the dead to brew another day. Sponsored by Tioga Sequoia. Rush Day is their annual celebration of artisan coffee and coffee infused beer. Join them for their 5th Annual Rush Day Celebration in Downtown Fresno on 12/15! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer [email protected]

There's beer label drama in The Great White North concerning the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Michael books the role of a lifetime. Stephen goes on a date. Alex brings in a San Francisco treat. And The Malty Boyz™ aren't sorry about any of their choices. Sponsored by Tioga Sequoia. Rush Day is their annual celebration of artisan coffee and coffee infused beer. Join them for their 5th Annual Rush Day Celebration in Downtown Fresno on 12/15! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer [email protected]

Alex breaks down a lawsuit between Eagle Rock Brewery and a discrimination troll. Michael's reveals he's a flandershead. Alex recalls The IBU Wars of the early 2000s. At some point Stephen rambles on about Cody Rhodes. DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer [email protected]

We get hella malty when we trade in Birdshit Table for The City. Recorded live from The Jug Shop in PT Cruiser laden San Francisco, Michael and Stephen try their first Loon, they discuss the Temescal Friends to Oppose the Golden Road Taproom for Beer News and during the Q&A Alex finally explains his "sky pours." DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer [email protected]

Gather the family around the ol' Sonos and join The Malty Boyz™ as they give thanks to all things beer. Stephen provides the Thanksgiving spread. Alex hunts down a white whale. Michael is, well... Michael. DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer [email protected]

The Malty Boyz™ get their hands on some of the 2018 Bourbon County line-up. Michael and Stephen gather 'round the fire to hear Alex retell the story of Bourbon County. Then they try BCBS, Reserve BCBS, Bourbon County Brand Wheatwine, Bourbon County Brand Coffee Barleywine, and 12-year old Elijah Craig Barrel Proof. DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer [email protected]

Good grief, The Malty Boyz™ get basic because it's all pumpkin spice everything for this batch! Alex and Michael belt out some musical numbers to celebrate the season. Vito Trautz unwillingly returns to the podcast during an emergency phone-a-friend situation. DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer [email protected]

For the first time in Malt Couture history, it's an all killer, no filler Bottle Share when Michael and Stephen bring in beers that blow Alex's mind. Plus, the Malty Boyz™ try to dissect arcane beer laws for Beer News. Alex ditches the kitchen cabinets and changes his rating system. DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer [email protected]

Alex puts on his lawyer hat and dives into the legal battle between 3 Floyds and Abnormal Beer. The Malty Boyz™ show up to Oktoberfest a month late. Stephen ditches the clearance rack in favor of a proven performer. DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer [email protected]

In this special Halloween episode, Stephen leads Alex and Michael on a trick-or-treat cuvée. The Malty Bois judge a beer by it's label when they bring beers with the scariest label they could find for the bottleshare. The results are terrifying. DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer [email protected]

The Malty Bois put their money where their mouths are in this due diligence episode. This week, they try three beers discussed in not-so-complimentary light during previous episodes. From million dollar lawsuits to hunting down the "Twitter drink" to exploding cans, this bottleshare proves to be their most baffling one yet. DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer [email protected]

After nearly 2 years, Michael finds solace and camaraderie in a beer that passes the 12 Beer Test. Alex offers up some Mead News from Florida. Stephen tries to convince Michael to become a Clippers fan. DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer [email protected]

Award-winning chef Nick Erven sits down with the Malty Boiz™ and talks about everything from what it was like growing up with Alex in Fresno and making peanut butter pizzas to having Jonathan Gold review two of his restaurants and being featured on Vice's "Chef's Night Out." Plus, everyone has a spicy time when Alex brings in all the components for "hot style" beer. Feat. beers from Founders, Prairie, and Hill Farmstead. This episode is sponsored by Dark Sky Brewing. DarkSkyBrewing.com DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer [email protected]

Michael attends his first proper bottle share when Alex takes The Malty Boiz™ to a Fantôme tasting. Will Michael ever be the same? Alex gets his hands on a bottle of Fähä from Three Chiefs Brewing. Will Stephen cancel his WWE Network account for The Brewdog Network? Tune in and drink up to find out! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer [email protected]

Vito Trautz gives the Malty Boys a peek into the front office of brewing affairs when he pulls up a seat at Birdshit Table. Vito shares his experiences working on the marketing side of brewing at The Bruery, Beachwood BBQ & Brewing, Noble Ale Works, and, most recently, Brouwerij West. Plus, Michael takes a stab at naming a beer, Alex tries his hand at composing a jingle, and Stephen eats nachos. This episode is sponsored by DrunkwoodinKentucky.com DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer [email protected]

The Malty Boys take a trip to Alex's hometown of Fresno, California before venturing to the Land of the Midnight Sun and The Flat Country. Exploding cans of fruit beer and Octopath Traveler are discussed. Plus, Patreon Whale Clurb member, Justin Bickel, drops by The Spider Den. DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkbeer IG @DontDrinkBeers IG @MaltCoutureDDB Tweet us @DontDrinkBeer Send questions to [email protected]

Will the Malty Boys die of dysentery when Alex takes Michael and Stephen on a journey filled with fast food and beers cooled in tree stumps. Experience Malt Couture's first food pairing when Alex brings all of Jack in the Box's Munchie Mash-Ups to pair with beer from the Pacific Northwest. Alex also breaks down the ridiculousness of non-compete clauses in the beer industry. DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkbeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer Send questions to [email protected]

Alex and Stephen give Michael a taste of that Barleywine is Life life as they celebrate BiL day (8/17). Alex shares a beer flavored with Chicken & Waffles and breaks down the Constellation Brands push towards CBD infused beer. DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkbeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer Send questions to [email protected]

The Malty Boys dig into their mailbag and answer your questions! Get intimate with Alex, Stephen, and Michael as they open up and get vulnerable about their favorite cereal, what size dogs they prefer, why they started Malt Couture and more! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkbeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer Send questions to [email protected]

It's an episode of firsts as Alex takes Michael on a dark, twisted tick sesh with all three of the 2016 barrel-aged Kuhnhenn Eisbock variants for Michael's first ever horizontal tasting. Stephen goes to TGI Friday's for the first time and orders endless apps. Plus, the Malty Boys try to make sense of one Indiana brewery's beer naming debacle during Beer News. DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkbeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer Send questions to [email protected]

In this episode, Malt Couture welcomes it's first ever guest: Alexandra Nowell of Three Weavers Brewing. We discuss Alexandra's journey from interning at Sierra Nevada to establishing the barrel program at Drake's to starting up and what's next for Three Weavers. Can she handle the hot seat during "Mean Reviews"? Alexandra also joins in on discussing the 2018 BCBS lineup during Beer News. All that plus Michael's thoughts on Red Robin's Hop-Salt Fries. It gets a little choppy at the end because of the heat again. Someone get us out of Michael's living room! DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkbeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer Send questions to [email protected]

The Malty Boys sweat through a heatwave in Los Angeles that causes some technical difficulties. They powered through it thanks to the power of mead. Alex examines the Beavertown buyout. The reality of Beavertown does not live up to Stephen and Michael's assumptions. DontDrinkBeer.com Patreon.com/DontDrinkbeer Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer Send questions to [email protected] Cover art by Brittany Metz

Alex answers one of the most pressing questions of this generation: Can you own yeast? He dishes out some hot goss about beer ingredients. Plus, Alex puts Stephen and Michael face-to-face with the Pastryarchy. Feat. beers from Lost Abbey, Monkish, and Angry Chair. DontDrinkBeer.com Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer Send questions to [email protected] Cover art by Brittany Metz

Alex finally puts his law degree and all those years practicing law to use breaking down the Goose Island lawsuit stemming from an infected batch of 2015 Bourbon County Brand Stout. Michael has strong opinions about skin tags. Stephen misquotes a line from Good Will Hunting over and over. So if you hear him say "cheeseburger" just pretend he's saying "double burger." DontDrinkBeer.com Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer Send questions to [email protected] Cover art by Brittany Metz

The Malty Boys reminisce about their days as fatty boys. Stephen tries to wrap his head around a 3-walled brewery while Alex offers them free legal advice. Michael recalls his time in Scottsdale, AZ. Beers from Bear Republic, Trillium, Tombstone and J. Wakefield are discussed. DontDrinkBeer.com Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer Send questions to [email protected] Cover art by Brittany Metz

Get hyphy and ghost ride some beers with the Malty Boys as they take a Tour de Norcal full of twists, turns, and roundhouse kicks to the palate. Beers from Sante Adairius, Seven Stills, and Russian River are featured plus whatever Michael decided to bring. DontDrinkBeer.com Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer Send questions to [email protected] Cover art by Brittany Metz

The Malty Boys up their HP levels with a Dortmunder from Arizona before Alex loads up the airboat and takes them on a journey through the deep, dark everglades of the Sunshine State. Alex leads Stephen and Michael through a campaign where they battle membership trolls and barrel-aged whales. DontDrinkBeer.com Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer Cover art by Brittany Metz

After 7 years of being anonymous, 1.5 million words written about beer, and preaching the gospel of Barleywine is Life, Don't Drink Beer's Alex Kidd gets into the deep, dark world of podcasting. Joining him are his co-hosts, comedy writers and performers Stephen Loh and Michael Gabriel. Together they explore the absurd underbelly of the craft beer world while also discussing movies, music, video games, pop culture, and their sad, basement dwelling lives. In this inaugural episode, Alex, Stephen, and Michael each bring a beer to drink and review. What whale does Alex have in store for his co-hosts? What corner store classic will Alex be forced to drink? In Beer News, Alex rants about the idiocy of parents hosting their children's birthday parties in tasting rooms. Do Stephen and Michael feel the same way or will they side with the cool parents of Brooklyn? DontDrinkBeer.com Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer Cover art by Brittany Metz

After 7 years of being anonymous, 1.5 million words written about beer, and preaching the gospel of Barleywine is Life, Don't Drink Beer's Alex Kidd gets into the deep, dark world of podcasting. Joining him are his co-hosts, comedy writers and performers Stephen Loh and Michael Gabriel. Together they explore the absurd underbelly of the craft beer world while also discussing movies, music, video games, pop culture, and their sad, basement dwelling lives. Check out the preview and subscribe. First episode drops this Thursday, June 21st! New episodes every Thursday at noon! DontDrinkBeer.com Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer