Attenuation: A Beer Podcast

Jason and Stephen
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A weekly beer podcast where two friends drink beer, discuss beer styles and trends, and ruminate on the meaning of life, AKA beer.

  1. JAN 21

    Ep. 115 - 2025 Year in Review

    Jason and Stephen crack open a new year by revisiting their favorite beers of 2025, how their tastes have changed, and the standouts that kept them coming back for more. Of course there were plenty of barrel-aged stouts and hazy IPAs, but there are also a few fun surprises. It’s a fun, flavorful look back at a great year in beer. Beer Tastings: Jason - Bourbon County Brand Stout Angel's Envy 2-Year Cask 2023, Goose Island Brewing, Chicago, IL. Style: BBA Stout Stephen- Collective Choice 2025, Firestone Walker Brewing, Paso Robles, CA. Style: BBA Stout with Cocoa Nibs, Coconut, and Coffee.

    1h 39m

  2. 12/28/2025

    Ep. 114 - The True Cost of Craft Beer

    With the price of seemingly everything going up, it's easy to get lost in the cost of our hobby. In this episode, Jason uses his Excel expertise to breakdown those costs to help us truly decide where we should be spending our hard-earned dollars. Also, we catch up on multiple recent beer stories and experiences you won't want to miss! Beer Tastings: Jason - Mountains of Mosaic, Original Pattern Brewing, Oakland, CA. Style: Wet Hop IPA Stephen - Fundamental Observation, Bottle Logic Brewing, Anaheim, CA. Style: BA Imperial Stout

    1h 25m

  3. 07/28/2025

    Ep. 113 - pH1 Barrel

    We're back! After a bit of a hiatus, your hosts return with a discussion of the mystical, magical pH1 barrel that has shaped many American sour beer programs. Also, a recap of the Weldwerks Invitational beer festival and a white whale wild ale tasting you won't want to miss. Cheers! Beer Tasting: Fuzzy, Side Project Brewing, St. Louis, MO. Style: Wild ale with Peaches

    56 min

  4. 01/27/2025

    Ep. 112 - Deep Dive: New Glarus Brewing Co.

    Your hosts return this week with their favorite type of episode: the Deep Dive. This one focuses on the Wisconsin sweethearts at New Glarus Brewing. It is a beautiful history of family, community, and passion that just might be the best story in modern-day craft beer. Also, Jason swears off Total Wine and Stephen causes social media drama. Beer Tastings: Jason - Belgian Red, New Glarus Brewing, New Glarus, WI. Style: Fruit Beer Stephen - Western Justice, Westbound and Down Brewing, LaFayette, CO. Style: BBA Imperial Stout

    1h 1m

  5. 01/22/2025

    Ep. 111 - 2024 Year in Review

    This last year had some great beer highlights, but the overall trends for craft beer are changing. Join your hosts as they discuss these new trends and reminisce on some memorable moments of 2024 while looking forward to another great year of drinking craft beer in 2025. Beer Tastings: Jason - Pulp, Fieldwork Brewing, Sacramento, CA. Style: NEIPA Julius, TreeHouse Brewing, Boston, MA. Style: NEIPA Stephen - Dino Snacks, Pinthouse Brewing, Austin, TX/Green Cheek Brewing, Orange, CA. Style: Hazy TIPA

    1h 28m

  6. 12/09/2024

    Ep. 110 - Chicago Beer Adventure

    The boys are back from their quick trip to ChicagoLand where they tackled an overwhelming list of breweries and beers, much to the detriment of their livers. Join them as they recap the trip and its many highlights. Also, Texas Beer Fest preview and bottle share stories. Beer Tastings: Jason - BA French Toast, Hubbard's Cave Brewing, Niles, IL. Style: Bourbon Barrel Aged Stout with Cinnamon, Vanilla, and Maple Syrup. Stephen - Milk Chocolate Stout, New Glarus Brewing, New Glarus, WI. Style: Milk Stout

    1h 34m

  7. 09/30/2024

    Ep. 109 - Deep Dive: Side Project Brewing

    Join your hosts this week as they drink beers and discuss the cool story behind St. Louis' Side Project Brewing and its highly decorated and sought-after beers. Plus the latest beer news and your hosts talk about their upcoming beer-venture to Chicago. Beer Tastings: Jason - 27th Anniversary Ale, Firestone Walker, Paso Robles, CA. Style: Imperial Stout/Barleywine Blend Stephen - Sordid Nature, Roughhouse Brewing, San Marcos, TX. Style: Dark Saison

    1 hr

  8. 07/01/2024

    Ep. 108 - A Deal With The Devil

    Your hosts convene over the same microphone this episode to try the rare and expensive A Deal With The Devil barleywine from Anchorage Brewing. Is it worth the hype and the price? Also, Anchor is saved again and the hosts lay out their plan for the Firestone Walker Invitational. Beer Tasting: A Deal With The Devil, Anchorage Brewing, Anchorage, AK. Style: Barrel-Aged Barleywine

    38 min
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A weekly beer podcast where two friends drink beer, discuss beer styles and trends, and ruminate on the meaning of life, AKA beer.

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  • Creator
    Jason and Stephen
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    118
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Jason and Stephen
  • Show Website
    Attenuation: A Beer Podcast