102 episodes

Two self-proclaimed baseball historians and craft beer enthusiasts from Maine sharing candid conversation on “America’s Pastime” and Maine|New England craft beer.

Maine Beer Geeks: Hardball & Hops Richard Bateman

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Two self-proclaimed baseball historians and craft beer enthusiasts from Maine sharing candid conversation on “America’s Pastime” and Maine|New England craft beer.

    Hardball & Hops_Episode 102: A Tasting of Random Craft Beers Gathered During our Summer Hiatus

    Hardball & Hops_Episode 102: A Tasting of Random Craft Beers Gathered During our Summer Hiatus

    In this episode we taste a selection of craft beers picked up along our travels this Summer/Fall. Check out which ones made the cut and our thoughts about each. And listen in on some more riveting baseball talk from two unbiased fans. 😂😜

    • 1 hr 7 min
    Episode 101: Left Coast Tasting Session... and more 2023 MLB Season Review

    Episode 101: Left Coast Tasting Session... and more 2023 MLB Season Review

    In this episode we turn our attention to the west coast with a tasting of beers from Russian River Brewing Company. Many of you are already familiar with some well-know craft beers from this iconic brewery - such as Pliny the Elder, Blind Pig, and Pliny the Younger - but we dive into the barrel aged end of the spectrum to sample some treats a bit our of our lane. Check in to hear our thoughts.

    • 53 min
    Episode 100: Back in the Saddle for Our Milestone 100th Episode!

    Episode 100: Back in the Saddle for Our Milestone 100th Episode!

    We're baaaaack!! After a Summer hiatus... yeah, we took off the entire 2023 MLB season much like the Boston Red Sox... we're back in the recording studio and doing our thing. And that "thing" would be talking baseball and drinking tasty craft beer. Being that this is a milestone episode for us - #100, in fact - we are tasting a selection of beers from our all-time favorite brewery - Hill Farmstead (Greensboro Bend, Vermont). Listen in to hear our thoughts and to also f...

    • 1 hr 30 min
    Episode 99: Coastal Mass Brewing Beers and Red Sox Opening Day

    Episode 99: Coastal Mass Brewing Beers and Red Sox Opening Day

    In this episode we taste some Massachusetts craft beer send to us from one of our loyal listeners, Chase Castner @chaseboat77. He was kind enough to send us three NEIPA varieties from Coastal Maine Brewing in Beverly, MA. Listen in to hear our thoughts on these hazy treats. We also review the projected roster for the Boston Red Sox as they enter the 2023 MLB... and we give our fearless forecast on the win total for the hometown team.

    • 1 hr 46 min
    Episode 98: Something Familiar; Something New

    Episode 98: Something Familiar; Something New

    In this episode we talk baseball and Kevin is presented with a new craft beer from a familiar family of beers we both happen to love. Listen in to find out what we're drinking!

    • 1 hr 11 min
    Episode 97: Maine Craft Beer, Beer Festivals and Maine Brewers' Guild Chatter

    Episode 97: Maine Craft Beer, Beer Festivals and Maine Brewers' Guild Chatter

    In this episode we revisit a few Maine craft beer favorites and taste another from a recent Maine Beer Geeks roadtrip. We also talk about scheduled and possible beer festivals coming up here in Maine later on this year. Lastly, we discuss news coming from the Maine Brewers' Guild. We hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as we did recording it. Cheers!

    • 51 min

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