Maine Beer Geeks: Hardball & Hops

Richard Bateman
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Maine Beer Geeks: Hardball & Hops Podcast

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

  1. 7 SEPT

    Episode 106: Go West Young Man!

    In this episode we sample several examples of West Coast IPAs and discuss their merits as it relates to the true criteria(s) of the style. Listen in to hear our thoughts and "non expert" reviews.

    50 min

  2. 28 AUG

    Episode 105: Vertical At Its Finest!

    In this episode we sample beers from two of our favorite New England craft breweries. But not just any beer... nope, we taste variations of three iconic brews. Tune it to hear our thoughts on whether or not these examples of vertical variations live up to the reputation of the OG. Cheers!

    1h 1m

  3. 14 AUG

    Episode 104: Paying Homage to the 2004 Boston Red Sox and Sipping on Some Sours

    In this episode we reminisce on the 2004 World Champion Boston Red Sox, this being the 20th anniversary of breaking The Curse of the Bambino. For you more "vintage" listeners, do you remember where you were when the final out of that unforgettable series went down? Oh, and we steer far away from our craft beer comfort zones and sample some sours from Maine brewers. Listen in to hear our thoughts.

    44 min

  4. 4 AUG

    Episode 103: It's all about the IPAs

    In this episode we reminisce on the unforgettable 2004 season for the Boston Red Sox. This year marks the 20th reunion of the hometown team breaking The Curse of the Bambino. We also sample some tasty IPAs from two of our favorite Maine/New England craft breweries. Give us a listen and hear what we think of these beers. Cheers!

    1h 15m

  5. 11/11/2023

    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. 😂😜

    1h 8m

  6. 22/10/2023

    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.

    54 min

  7. 08/10/2023

    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...

    1h 31m

  8. 26/03/2023

    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.

    1h 46m
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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.

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  • Creator
    Richard Bateman
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    106
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Maine Beer Geeks: Hardball & Hops
  • Show Website
    Maine Beer Geeks: Hardball & Hops

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