The Beer Engine

Griff & Tony
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Every bar worth its salt has its regulars. Cheers had Cliff and Norm, Moe's had Barney and Homer and Lenny and Carl and the guy with the hat and the green vest and that one balding guy (?). Barstool Sports has that maniac who rates pizza and goes on alt-right tirades. Hey, but what if the regulars came to you and maybe the conversations were recorded? Maybe they talked about their beers, and they might have unusual hobbies or know too much about buying beer on the internet. Tony and Griff are the regulars at the bar chatting over a few cold ones about beer, or whatever else is going on. Belly up, crack open a Hamm's and feel free to eavesdrop on what these two drunks are going on about today.

  1. 1 day ago

    James Dolan the hero we need

    The boys are back for another episode of Beer Engine, recorded live while Game 4 of the NBA Finals played out in the background. As you’d expect, there are plenty of basketball interruptions, score checks and completely unqualified sporting opinions mixed in with the usual beer-fuelled conversation. The big feature this week is the launch of the inaugural Beer Engine World Cup of Beer. Inspired by sporting tournaments around the globe, Tony and Griff begin the impossible task of pitting classic beer styles against each other in a knockout bracket to determine the greatest beer style of all time. Will traditional lagers reign supreme? Can pale ales overcome the competition? Do dark beers get the respect they deserve? The arguments begin here. Along the way, the discussion drifts through brewing, beer culture, industry news, favourite styles, brewery experiences and the eternal challenge of deciding what actually makes a beer “great”. In This Episode Watching Game 4 of the NBA Finals while recordingLive reactions, distractions and basketball chatIntroducing the Beer Engine World Cup of BeerBuilding the first tournament bracketClassic beer styles go head-to-headThe most influential beers of all timeUnderrated and overrated beer stylesLager versus ale: the eternal debateDark beer appreciation societyBrewery stories and brewing observationsCraft beer trends and industry chatterListener arguments waiting to happenThe Beer Engine World Cup of Beer The Beer Engine World Cup of Beer aims to answer a question nobody can agree on: What is the greatest beer style ever created? Over the coming episodes, beer styles from around the world will battle through a tournament bracket featuring classic lagers, pale ales, IPAs, stouts, porters, Belgian ales, wheat beers, pilsners and more. Expect controversy, questionable decisions and plenty of passionate defence of favourite styles. ★ Support this podcast ★

    1hr 34min

  2. 4 June

    Straight to the pool room. (Griff forgot the notes)

    In this episode of Beer Engine, Tony and Griff are back behind the microphones to discuss the latest happenings in the world of craft beer, brewing, hospitality and everything in between. The conversation covers the challenges facing independent breweries, industry trends, new beer releases, and the realities of running a brewery in regional Australia. Along the way, the discussion wanders into brewing techniques, beer styles, customer expectations, hospitality experiences and the ever-changing landscape of the Australian beer scene. As always, there are plenty of tangents, laughs, strong opinions and stories from behind the scenes of brewery life. Topics Discussed The current state of the Australian craft beer industryNew beer releases and what’s on tapBrewing processes and production challengesBeer styles and recipe developmentHospitality and customer experiencesEvents, festivals and beer cultureRegional brewing and local communitiesPackaging, branding and marketingIndustry news and trendsGeneral beer nerd discussions and listener favouritesFeatured Beers A selection of locally brewed beers, seasonal releases and industry favourites are discussed throughout the episode, alongside insights into what makes great beer and the stories behind the brews. About Beer Engine Beer Engine is a podcast for beer lovers, brewers and anyone interested in the craft beer industry. Hosted by Tony and Griff, each episode explores brewing, beer culture, hospitality, industry news and the stories that make independent beer unique. Whether you’re a professional brewer, homebrewer, hospitality worker or simply someone who enjoys a great pint, Beer Engine delivers conversations from the heart of the Australian beer community. Follow Beer Engine Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and follow along for future episodes featuring beer reviews, brewery insights, industry discussions and plenty of brewing banter. ★ Support this podcast ★

    1hr 49min

  3. 28 May

    Griff Gets Glooped

    Yep, I drank the gloop and I liked it - the taste of that pistachio b******t! It was pretty rough, but we rode the gloop waves through Copenhagen. Also, Seth gets meth mouth, Griff buys $100 of candy, and Tony rips AI to absolute shreds. It’s over for you jerks over at OpenAI and Anthropic! We played Family  Feud and Tony has to do some serious hair splitting. Alright, very good, time to go, I’m about to sneeze!! ★ Support this podcast ★

    1hr 49min

  4. 14 May

    Griff Forgot To Do The Show Notes, So You Get This

    This week on The Beer Engine Podcast, Griff forgot to do the show notes. Not “running late.” Not “half-finished.” Forgot. Entirely. So instead of a polished episode description filled with timestamps, witty observations, and at least one legally questionable comparison to regional fast food chains, you get this hastily assembled emergency broadcast from the depths of Tony’s notes app. Somewhere in this episode: Someone says “we’ll cut that out” and absolutely nobody does.A beer gets reviewed with the confidence of a man reading the wrong Untappd entry.Griff attempts to explain himself.Tony slowly realises he’s now hosting a podcast and writing the description in real time.The stinger is still too long.“News: The Game” continues to drift further from both news and games.At least one discussion could’ve been solved with a five second Google search.A completely normal topic somehow becomes a 20-minute debate.Also featured: Strong opinions delivered with almost no research.Accidental dead air.Someone talking over the intro music.A callback to a joke nobody remembers.Audio levels that were definitely checked beforehand. Probably.The Beer Engine Podcast: Elite-level beer discussion occasionally interrupted by operational failure. ★ Support this podcast ★

    2h 4m

  5. 30 Apr

    Eviction Notice

    That's right, we've been served our papers. Just kidding, but we have lots of papers for you that we will deliver through your ears. Court records have been reviewed, Zwanzes have been drank and drunk, and dinners have been ruined. All on today's Beer Engine Pod. Get it now! ★ Support this podcast ★

    1hr 45min

  6. 23 Apr

    Stone sold (again) after we recorded this so you can’t be mad

    We are on top of the news. I look up the news every week!!! We somehow did cover another sale in the industry but it wasn’t the big big one. Also, I have to know if Beggars Pizza is good in the next 28 minutes and if I don’t find out, I will leave Crestwood crestfallen. We did the final four of another great bracket season, how do I do it every year where we are 3 weeks after the real Final Four. Welp, until next week, bye bye. ★ Support this podcast ★

    1hr 40min

  7. 9 Apr

    The Death of Weathers

    You would think this is an April Fools bit, but honestly, I couldn’t have written anything this funny. The Beer Engine outlives yet another foe. We have conquered Boingo, Weathers, and the Hulkster. How do we do it?! Also a dynamite bracket region that was merely a week after we’ve finished the actual March Madness, and a farewell to the 2nd Bulls Front Office that the Beer Engine has experienced. Damn we’ve been doing this a long time!! ★ Support this podcast ★

    1hr 55min

  8. 3 Apr

    The Final Episode, Part I

    Haha April Fools! Don’t you guys love all the April Fools beer posts? Oh man, we love your beer with 98 grams of protein haha, that’s just sooooooo funny. Oh, you’re shifting from brewing into investing? Great idea, I love it!! Wow, a new powdered version of your IPA, that’s so convenient!! I hope it ends soon for all of these guys and I hope I get to nudge the door close on their crypts. ★ Support this podcast ★

    2hr 1min
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About

Every bar worth its salt has its regulars. Cheers had Cliff and Norm, Moe's had Barney and Homer and Lenny and Carl and the guy with the hat and the green vest and that one balding guy (?). Barstool Sports has that maniac who rates pizza and goes on alt-right tirades. Hey, but what if the regulars came to you and maybe the conversations were recorded? Maybe they talked about their beers, and they might have unusual hobbies or know too much about buying beer on the internet. Tony and Griff are the regulars at the bar chatting over a few cold ones about beer, or whatever else is going on. Belly up, crack open a Hamm's and feel free to eavesdrop on what these two drunks are going on about today.

Information

  • Creator
    Griff & Tony
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    265
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © The Beer Engine
  • Show Website
    The Beer Engine

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