Craft Beer Republic

Craft Beer Republic
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A Craft Beer Podcast exploring great brews, better company, and the stories behind every pour. Craft Beer Republic is the weekly beer podcast brewed for everyone who loves great beer, better company, and a little bit of fun between pours. Dropping every Wednesday, we’re mashing in all the week’s beer news & booze news, reviewing the latest beer drops, conducting the best beer science, and talking shop with the people behind your favorite craft breweries. Whether you call us a craft beer podcast, your favorite beer podcast, your go-to for booze news, or just the most important thing to happen to beer since hops, we’re here to make beer fun, approachable, and a little smarter every pour. So grab a pint, follow the show, and join the Republic — In Beer We Trust! Craft Beer Republic, a beer podcast for beer lovers.

  1. Craft Beer Rummage Sale

    6D AGO

    Craft Beer Rummage Sale

    Welcome to the cave of craft beer solitude. Greg is still drinking for two while Flex continues his dry spell. Greg cracks open a hazy IPA that looked promising but had other plans, while the guys talk about a listener’s mushroom double experiment, a new idea to tax alcohol based on ABV, and a Brewers Association report that is not exactly encouraging. Somewhere in the middle they detour into a Seattle growler adventure, a drunk lawmaker, and a ski resort arrest that involves marijuana, kids, and ski boots behind the wheel. Beers We’re Drinking: Greg is drinking Electric Limbs Hazy IPA from Beachwood Brewing, a 6.7% hazy IPA brewed with Mosaic and Citra hops. Greg rolls the dice on a Beachwood hazy IPA that turns out to be aggressively carbonated and strangely lifeless, which leads to a listener email about a mushroom double from a very hipster brewery. The conversation wanders into old drinking stories, including Greg roaming Seattle with a growler stuffed in someone’s purse while exploring the stadium district. Flex and Greg also get into the realities of the modern craft beer industry and how things like AI tools and shifting revenue are changing the landscape for brewers. Booze News: Hawaii lawmakers propose alcohol tax based on ABV instead of beverage categoryBrewers Association reports another operating loss in 2025Washington state lawmaker apologizes for being drunk during committee meetingMichigan woman arrested for DUI at ski resort while wearing ski boots Follow your favorite beer podcast on the socials: Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublicFacebook: CraftBeerRepublicPodThreads: CraftBeerRepublicVoicemail: (805) 538-2337 Follow & Subscribe: Apple PodcastsSpotifyMore links

    35 min
  2. Drinking for Two

    MAR 4

    Drinking for Two

    Welcome back to your favorite craft beer podcast. Flex gives up drinking for Lent, but Greg is making up for it. That leads to dirty soda experiments, Daytona Bike Week bar stories involving baby bird shots and hurricane slaps, and the phrase mack and scrote has entered the chat. We also get into bloated tap lists and wrap with Booze News packed with brewery buyouts and a DUI story that is medically impossible. Beers We’re Drinking: Greg is drinking Million Dollar Hazy from Shelter Beer Company, a hazy IPA brewed with Mosaic, Citra, and Sabro hops.Flex is drinking a dirty soda made with Diet Coke and French vanilla coffee creamer. A listener writes in about breweries running huge tap lists and we get into whether more options actually make things better or just harder to pick a beer. Flex shares stories from Daytona Bike Week including a baby bird shot and a hurricane shot that ends with water in the face and a full slap, which begs the question: which one would you take? A bar conversation introduces the term “mack and scrote” and it immediately becomes part of the show. Flex explains his Lent break from alcohol and the accidental discovery of dirty soda, which somehow leads to a conversation about sedation dentistry and extreme fear of the dentist. Booze News: Tilray acquires BrewDog’s brand, brewery, and UK pubs for £33 millionDrake’s Brewing and Figueroa Mountain launch the West Coast Craft ventureLeft Hand Collective adds Bootstrap BrewingLatitude Beverage expands with the House of Mason platform acquisitionMonster’s alcohol sales drop and the company records a $53.7 million impairmentAngel City Brewing announces April 30 closureColorado driver arrested after being 12 times the limit! Follow your favorite beer podcast on the socials: Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublicFacebook: CraftBeerRepublicPodThreads: CraftBeerRepublicVoicemail: (805) 538-2337 Follow & Subscribe: Apple PodcastsSpotifyMore links

    37 min
  3. 500 Beers Later

    FEB 25

    500 Beers Later

    500 episodes of craft beer and somehow we’re still here. Greg cracks open the IPA that started his craft beer obsession, Flex rolls the dice on way too much tangerine, and Vanessa is handing out drunk Buc-ee’s tours. We do a little episode 500 reflecting, remember the good times, and talk about what craft beer might look like 500 episodes from now (in the year 2000). We’ve also got drunk dentists, drunk drivers hopping away, and Georgia breweries fighting for the right to party (and sell more of their own beer.) Beers We’re Drinking: Greg is drinking IPA 395 from Mammoth Brewing Company, a 7.2% old school West Coast IPA with sage, juniper, and dank citrus throwback vibes.Flex is drinking Tangerine Jams from Brix City Brewing, an 8% milkshake style double IPA with tangerine, vanilla, Citra, and Mosaic. Episode 500 turns into a little memory lane as Greg and Flex try to remember their first beers on the show, debate how beer trends might swing back around in another decade, and admit that some of their favorite moments never even made it to air, including an unhinged Fraggle Rock bit. Greg shares a Valentine’s Day Buc-ee’s field report that turned into a drunk walking tour, while Flex talks about actually going to the doctor like a responsible adult and realizing that healthy by default is no longer a thing. Both the guys did a little research and live to tell the tale. Booze News: Heineken 0.0 adds cold pressed lime and nectarine juniper because apparently NA beer is just juice nowBend breweries unite under the new Oregon Beverage CollectiveReal American Beer drops Hulk Hogan from packaging and says it hits differentGeorgia craft brewers push to loosen sales limits and shake up the three tier systemIowa dentist reinstated after allegedly performing a root canal at .158 BACMan in a Kia Soul allegedly hits 100 mph while drunk, then hops around during arrest Follow your favorite beer podcast on the socials: Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublicFacebook: CraftBeerRepublicPodThreads: CraftBeerRepublicVoicemail: (805) 538-2337 Follow & Subscribe: Apple PodcastsSpotifyMore links

    48 min
  4. The Most Overrated Beer Style

    FEB 18

    The Most Overrated Beer Style

    Your favorite craft beer podcast is back! This week we’re talking overrated beer styles and why IPAs caught stray bullets, a Milwaukee extra pale ale that Steve absolutely misunderstood, Olympic athletes apparently doing cardio after hours, Corona owning the Olympic taps, a ballplayer sneaking beer into the dugout, and more brewery shakeups than anyone wants to see. It’s craft beer, sports-ish, and Florida doing Florida things. Beers We’re Drinking: Flex is drinking Strata Pictor Pop from Amorphic Beer, a 4.5% extra pale ale with berry-forward hops, crisp floral finish, and clean sessionable vibes.Greg is drinking Planetary Alignment from Pure Project Brewing, a 6.7% murky IPA with pineapple, mango, and soft tropical haze. Greg throws a simple question out into the internet and accidentally starts an IPA civil war, while Flex goes to war with a guy named Steve who ordered a beer, described it perfectly, and still complained about it. The two debate overrated versus underrated craft beer styles, land on red ales and gose as forgotten heroes, and immediately turn into old men yelling about fruit puree. From there it’s on to the Olympic Village: rumors, future super-athletes, Corona somehow being the only beer at the Games. The Phillies release an outfielder after he grabs a beer on his way to the dugout. And the Super Bowl was a super dud, though the halftime show earned some respect for its production and tree-costume genius. Booze News: Corona is the only beer at the OlympicsTopa Topa cuts staff but keeps taprooms openColorado proposes per-bottle fee to fund addiction recoveryBrewDog explores sale and possible breakupSuper Bowl beer sales dip across the boardCasa Agria officially closesDrunk Florida woman passes out at McDonald’s drive thru Follow your favorite beer podcast on the socials: Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublicFacebook: CraftBeerRepublicPodThreads: CraftBeerRepublicVoicemail: (805) 538-2337 Follow & Subscribe: Apple PodcastsSpotifyMore links

    38 min
  5. Barely Fermented and Fully Engulfed

    FEB 11

    Barely Fermented and Fully Engulfed

    Grab a craft beer and join us. A listener calls in with a story about the worst beer he’s ever had, we debate whether Busch Light counts as a Wisconsin tumbleweed, and we learn a Scottish beer term that needs better PR. There’s talk about driving before Uber existed, Monster selling off more brewery equipment, Rogue heading to auction, Sam Adams pushing a 9 percent wheat ale, and a Florida man who kept driving while his car was on fire. Beers We’re Drinking: Greg is drinking Legends of the Hidden Terpene from Cellarmaker Brewing, a citrus-forward West Coast IPA.Flex is drinking Honeymoon Phase from BlackStack Brewing, a fresh hop double IPA loaded with sweet citrus, melon, and tropical candy vibes. Listener Brian brings us back to some truly awful beers, barely fermented pours from a tiny spot where everything somehow tasted exactly the same. That leads to a conversation about terrible brewery names and even worse logos, including a ferret that looks like it lost a fight. Andrew writes in to find out if the Wisconsin Tumbleweed is real, which turns out to be a can of Busch Light rolling down the street. We also bring back Obscure Beer Term of the Week with “inky pinky,” a real Scottish phrase for weak beer that sounds like anything but. From there the guys get into the pre-Uber days, how impairment actually hits, and why having options now is a very good thing. Booze News: Monster Brewing auctions off Deep Ellum’s brewing equipment.Rogue Ales’ assets head to estate auction while the brand name stays put.Major alcohol retailers push for federal regulation of hemp-derived THC drinks.BrewDog shuts down its distilling arm after heavy losses.Sam Adams releases a 9 percent Imperial Wheat Ale in 19.2-ounce cans.Florida man charged with DUI after driving down the highway in a burning car. Follow your favorite beer podcast on the socials: Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublicFacebook: CraftBeerRepublicPodThreads: CraftBeerRepublicVoicemail: (805) 538-2337 Follow & Subscribe: Apple PodcastsSpotifyMore links

    39 min
  6. Ongoing Game Day Beer Research

    FEB 4

    Ongoing Game Day Beer Research

    Welcome back to your favorite beer podcast, where Greg and Flex conduct important game day beer research, argue about tortilla chips, and try to process a beer made with bear poop all in one episode. There’s Super Bowl talk without much Super Bowl excitement, snack rankings that draw some heat, a voicemail that turns into a travel guide, and multiple reminders that not every brewery idea needs to exist. We’ve got research at a closing brewery, game-day math, and some brewery news that hits close to home. Grab a light lager, maybe avoid the ketchup keg, and hang out for a bit. Beers We’re Drinking: Greg and Flex both got their hands on Howdy Beer. An easy-drinking American pilsner with light hop presence and a clean finish. With the Super Bowl happening this week, we’ve got an appropriate game-day beer, Super Bowl (drunk) fun facts, and the top 10 snacks to have at your big game party! The number one snack does not sit well with Flex. Chew calls in to double down on Paperback Brewing and to share his brewery expansion anxiety. And Greg does a little local research…one last time. Booze News: Casa Agria announces its final pour window after weeks of uncertaintyHeinz releases a 114-ounce ketchup keg just in time for the Super BowlColumbia Sportswear backs a lager brewed with water infused with bear droppingsTopa Topa reportedly lays off upper management amid sale speculationFormer Rogue employees file lawsuit over sudden shutdownGABF announces an outdoor Denver location for 2026Trillium auctions off its $200,000 outdoor bathrooms Follow your favorite beer podcast on the socials: Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublicFacebook: CraftBeerRepublicPodThreads: CraftBeerRepublicVoicemail: (805) 538-2337 Follow & Subscribe: Apple PodcastsSpotifyMore links

    41 min
  7. Buttloads of Beer

    JAN 28

    Buttloads of Beer

    Welcome back to Craft Beer Republic, where Greg and Flex settle into the groove early, shout out the neighbors, and immediately prove that kids picking your beer can either go very right or very wrong. There’s a disco ball IPA, a listener confession that brings back the beer horror story era whether anyone asked for it or not, and a real discussion about why some brewery memberships feel like math homework. Somewhere along the way, we learn that “buttload” is not just a phrase, rice lagers get official recognition, and having a dead snake on your wrist might actually get you out of a DUI. Probably. Beers We’re Drinking Flex is drinking Disco Beer from Evil Twin Brewing, a double IPA with Sauvignon Blanc grape juice and Citra and Nelson hops.Greg is drinking Culture Vulture Hazy IPA from Fall Brewing, citrus-forward with orange zest leading the way. A listener email drags the show back into beer trauma territory with a bottle-conditioned saison that smelled like a barn and finished like a wet dog with hobbies. Greg and Flex compare worst-beer memories, including a stout that tasted like iron filings and a Firestone release that somehow still has thousands of positive ratings. The conversation turns into a full-on debate about brewery memberships, mug clubs, and why doing the math sometimes ruins the vibe, especially when the perk is a mug nobody asked for. Somewhere in there, Flex admits he respects anyone who keeps pre-cut limes ready for parking lot Modelos, Greg confesses his complicated relationship with movie theater beers, and both agree that late-night happy hour is one of humanity’s greatest achievements. Booze News Leinenkugel’s leadership stays in the family as the presidency changes hands.Goat Patch Brewing has a new spot in Colorado.Rice lager officially joins the Brewers Association style guidelines.Iowa man pulled over with open Modelos and a lime ready for action.Drunk driver in India allegedly escapes police by threatening them with a dead snake. Follow your favorite beer podcast on the socials: Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublicFacebook: CraftBeerRepublicPodThreads: CraftBeerRepublicVoicemail: (805) 538-2337 Follow & Subscribe: Apple PodcastsSpotifyMore links

    45 min
  8. Let the Kids Pick the Beer

    JAN 21

    Let the Kids Pick the Beer

    Welcome to your favorite craft beer podcast. Flex lets his kids pick his beer at the bottle shop, which leads to a very pink can and a reminder that not everything good needs to be an IPA. There’s a listener message that brings back the Yule Log, Greg gets outside for some very official beer research, and a discussion about why hard cheese deserves more respect. We’ve also got a drunk guy in the wrong house, the oldest bars in America still pouring drinks, and a gentle nudge that it’s okay to just drink now. Beers We’re Drinking: Flex is drinking Memory Loop from Phase Three Brewing, a West Coast-style extra pale ale with blueberry, mango, and fresh hop notes.Greg is drinking Lucky & Cheeky’s Escape IPA from Beachwood Brewing and Green Cheek, a dry West Coast IPA with bright citrus and an easy finish. Flex talks about his field trip to the bottle shop with his girls and how that led to an extra pale ale that actually rules. Greg hits up his new favorite spot for a couple beers and some very official research with Deb and Brian. A listener leaves a podcast review that somehow turns into a conversation about personalized license plates and whether anyone else is supposed to understand them. There’s also a message from a listener that proves some traditions still land, even when you’re just trying to survive a Costco run. Things wrap up with a run of drunk stories involving the wrong houses, the wrong rooms, and a few very bad bathroom decisions. Booze News: New federal drinking guidelines say just drink less, no more gender limitsSycamore Brewing moves toward a rebrand after co-founder arrestOskar Blues shuts down its Colorado Springs taproom after eight yearsFlorida man arrested after trying to break into the wrong house while drunkAmerica’s oldest bars that are still open and still serving Follow your favorite beer podcast on the socials: Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer Craft Beer Republic: CraftBeerRepublic.com Instagram: @CraftBeerRepublicFacebook: CraftBeerRepublicPodThreads: CraftBeerRepublicVoicemail: (805) 538-2337 Follow & Subscribe: Apple PodcastsSpotifyMore links

    50 min
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A Craft Beer Podcast exploring great brews, better company, and the stories behind every pour. Craft Beer Republic is the weekly beer podcast brewed for everyone who loves great beer, better company, and a little bit of fun between pours. Dropping every Wednesday, we’re mashing in all the week’s beer news & booze news, reviewing the latest beer drops, conducting the best beer science, and talking shop with the people behind your favorite craft breweries. Whether you call us a craft beer podcast, your favorite beer podcast, your go-to for booze news, or just the most important thing to happen to beer since hops, we’re here to make beer fun, approachable, and a little smarter every pour. So grab a pint, follow the show, and join the Republic — In Beer We Trust! Craft Beer Republic, a beer podcast for beer lovers.

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  • Creator
    Craft Beer Republic
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2026
  • Episodes
    400
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Craft Beer Republic
  • Show Website
    Craft Beer Republic

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