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.

  1. 4D AGO

    Episode 126: Grocery Store Branded Craft Beer?

    Send a text In this episode we investigate what all of the buzz is about regarding a couple of inauspicious beers brewed and branded under a New England grocery store chain and a national wholesale club behemoth.  And we also taste a fun lager from a brewery owned by the Kelsey brothers, Travis & Jason.  Listen in to hear our thoughts on these beers, and to find out if we think they meet our two criteria for Maine Beer Geeks' recommended brews.

    38 min

  2. FEB 7

    Episode 125: Hearts of Pine Brews & Pliney the Elder Comparison

    Send us a text In this episode we pay homage to Maine's newest sports franchise, Portland Hearts of Pine, by tasting two craft beers specifically brewed to be served at home matches.  So while our footballer heroes hit the pitch let's see what we're up to in the stands.  We also do a fun comparison of one of our favorite all-time beers, Pliney the Elder from Russian River Brewing Company.  Cheers, Geeks!

    51 min

  3. JAN 31

    Episode 124: Orange Bike Brewing - Portland, Maine

    Send us a text In this episode we taste a selection of dedicated gluten-free beer from one of Portland, Maine's newest and coolest breweries - Orange Bike Brewing.  Listen in to hear our takes on these craft beers.

    48 min

  4. JAN 23

    Episode 123: F*%# Dry January!

    Send us a text In this episode we say "sayonara" to Dry January and pre-empt the upcoming Winter Olympics by celebrating the multiple GOLD MEDAL winning efforts of Maine's very own Allagash Brewing Company.  Listen in to hear our thoughts on three outstanding beers!

    38 min

  5. JAN 18

    Episode 122: "Dry January" Non-alcoholic Beer Tasting

    Send us a text In this episode we subscribe to the viral "Dry January" movement and sample a bunch of non-alcoholic beer offerings from Sierra Nevada Brewing Company and BERO.  Do these "beers" taste any good or was this just a waste of time and taste buds?  Tune in to hear our thoughts?

    38 min

  6. 11/08/2025

    Episode 121: Sox Talk and New Beers from a Couple of Our Favorite Breweries

    Send us a text In this episode we discuss possibilities for the Red Sox roster moving forward, all while sipping on a couple of beers from both Bissell Brothers Brewing and Treehouse Brewing Company.  Listen in to hear our takes on all the things...

    59 min

  7. 10/30/2025

    Episode 120: Who Stays and Who Goes?

    Send us a text In this episode we discuss our visions for the future of the roster for next year's Boston Red Sox team... and we perhaps preview our upcoming pilgrimage to Hill Farmstead Brewery in Vermont to celebrate Rich's birthday.

    55 min

  8. 10/18/2025

    Episode 119: Oktoberfest Tasting!

    Send us a text In this episode we taste Oktoberfest offerings from a couple of Maine craft breweries (Definitive Brewing Company & Bissell Brothers Brewing), as well as from Vermont (Hill Farmstead Brewery) and Massachusetts (Tree House Brewing Company).  Listen in to hear our thoughts on these tasty Fest Biers and Marzens.

    51 min
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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 - 2026
  • Episodes
    126
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Maine Beer Geeks: Hardball & Hops
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