Another Reason to Drink

Bill & Rick
  • 4.8 (23)
  • Stand-Up
  • Updated Weekly

Welcome to Another Reason to Drink — the podcast where two guys crack open cold beers, share hilarious stories, and tell jokes that’ll keep you laughing! This is what we love to do—kick back, relax, and have a good time. So whether you’re here for the beer or just along for the laughs, you’re in the right place. Grab your favorite drink and join us! We promise plenty of laughs, wild stories, and a laid-back vibe that feels like you’re hanging out with old friends. Want to catch up on the latest episodes or learn more?  Visit our website: www.anotherreasontodrink.com Don’t forget your beer... and let the good times roll! Now sit back, sip that ice-cold brew, and enjoy the show!

  1. 2h ago

    Missing every little details of life

    Send us Fan Mail Pumpkin beer is here, the nights are getting cooler, and we’re starting the season the only way we know how: cracking cans and telling the truth. We taste Market Garden Giant Pumpkin out of Cleveland, Ohio, a hefty 9.5% ABV pumpkin yam beer that claims “pumpkin pie in a glass.” We dig into aroma, flavor, and that lingering bitterness on the finish, then get into the bigger question every craft beer fan runs into each fall: how much spice is too much, and when does clove ruin a perfectly good pumpkin beer? From there we pivot to a totally different style with Brew Kettle Pumpkin Drop Lager, a lighter, crisp pumpkin lager that actually fits the “sit by the fire” vibe without overwhelming your palate. We talk carbonation, dryness, and why subtle pumpkin can beat a spice bomb, especially when you want an easy-drinking fall beer you’d actually buy again. Along the way, we name-check our personal pumpkin beer benchmarks and explain what we mean when we say we want pumpkin flavor, not just a cupboard full of spices. You’ll also hear what we’ve been up to off-mic, including camping food experiments, a smoked Italian pulled beef sandwich with au jus and giardiniera, and a few “would you rather” questions that go off the rails fast. And because football season is creeping in, we vent a bit about the Cleveland Browns, the money tied up at quarterback, and why being a loyal fan sometimes requires a backup team. If you love pumpkin beer reviews, craft beer ratings, and unfiltered hangout energy, tap follow, share this with your favorite fall beer friend, and leave us a review so more people can find the show. Support the show www.anotherreasontodrink.com

  2. Aug 14

    Which way do you want to die.

    Send us Fan Mail A double hazy IPA with an 80s-pink can shouldn’t be this smooth, but Grimm Artisanal Ales’ Lambo Door (Brooklyn, New York) has us drinking fast and talking even faster. We get into real craft beer tasting notes, why an 8% ABV can still feel dangerously easy, and the truth about paying close to $18 for a four-pack. Then we take a detour through the everyday stuff that somehow always turns into a bigger rant, including gas prices that jump overnight and the feeling that none of it makes sense.  Food shows up like it always does, because beer pairing is a lifestyle. We break down a killer gumbo dinner and talk about what changes when you cook it camping-style in a Dutch oven over an open fire. After that, we share a Blackstone griddle idea that’s basically built for parties: candied peaches caramelized with butter, brown sugar, and hot honey, layered onto a bruschetta-style bite with pesto, fresh mozzarella, cured ham, jalapeño, and basil from the garden. Sweet, salty, spicy, and ready for your next backyard hang.  After the break, we crack Toppling Goliath Brewing Company Caramel Apple Fandango, a fruited sour that drinks like a caramel apple dessert. We debate the finish, rate it honestly, and talk fall beer season strategy, including when to start the pumpkin beers and whether Oktoberfest brews deserve more love. Somewhere in the middle we also play would you rather, attempt “beer math,” and close out with golf plans and NFL preseason hype. Subscribe, share this with your drinking buddy, and leave a review with your pick: hazy IPA or caramel apple sour? Support the show www.anotherreasontodrink.com

  3. Aug 7

    Two Beers And A Golf Score

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  4. Jul 24

    The Beer Is Great Until The Banana Gets Weird

    Send us Fan Mail A fruit sour just earned a straight-up 10, and we were not shy about it. We crack open Cheeky Kiki from Prairie Artisan Ales and get hit with pineapple first, then lime, orange, and a coconut rum vibe that drinks more like a beach cocktail than a face-puckering sour. We talk can art, sweetness vs tartness, and why this sour ale works when so many “fruit sours” go overboard. Then we take a hard left into real life: posting beer content online without getting flagged, why Instagram feels easier than Facebook, and the little behind-the-scenes stuff that comes with running a beer podcast. From there, the conversation turns into food, and we share a legit Blackstone griddle pizza hack: pre-cook your toppings, crisp the dough, flip it, build it fast, and use a lid to melt the cheese. If you are into Blackstone recipes, griddle cooking, and easy weeknight wins, you will want to steal this one. After the break, we test DuClaw Sweet Baby Banana, a porter built on the Sweet Baby Jesus base with chocolate, peanut butter, and banana. We wanted dessert beer magic, but what we got is bitterness and a banana note that feels faint and a little chemical, so we rate it accordingly. We also toss in a round of “What Would You Choose” and end with our weekly “another reason to drink,” including work stress and why we still love showing up for this studio time. Subscribe for more craft beer reviews, share the episode with your drinking buddy, and leave us a review if you like the honest takes. What beer surprised you the most this year? Support the show www.anotherreasontodrink.com

  5. Jul 17

    Michelob Ultra Organic Seltzer Taste Test

    Send us Fan Mail Zero sugar, low carbs, organic ingredients, and “filtered six times” sounds like a win, but the real question is simple: do these hard seltzers taste good when you crack one after a long, brutal day? We put Michelob Ultra Organic Seltzers to the test and give honest, flavor-first ratings across Cucumber Lime, Grapefruit Melon, Watermelon Strawberry, and Spicy Pineapple. Some hit with a refreshing first sip, others fade into flavored water, and one scent sends the whole room into a full-body nope. Between pours, we talk about the kind of week that drives you to the cooler: punishing heat at work, smoke drifting down from Canada wildfires, and that campfire smell that follows you everywhere. Then we rewind to a bachelor party camping trip with canoeing, island nights, surprise storms, tarp engineering, and the hilarious “we just walked in with nine people” energy that takes over any bar. After the break, we get into “Ricky’s Bad Choices,” a confession-style question game that escalates into stories about jail bailouts, messy decisions, and a couple of road-accident moments that turn unexpectedly serious. We wrap with final rankings, what we would actually buy again, and our standing rule for any drinking night. If you like real drink reviews, unfiltered storytelling, and a few hard-earned life lessons, hit subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find the show. Support the show www.anotherreasontodrink.com

  6. Jul 12

    The Five Beer Golf Strategy

    Send us Fan Mail A glowing white rock on a river island sounds peaceful until you remember the packing list: canoes, kayaks, eight people, and a truly irresponsible amount of beer. We’re on the eve of our White Rock camping trip, so we talk through the hype, the logistics, and why getting off the grid with friends is still one of the best ways to slow your brain down for a minute. Then we get into the craft beer reviews. First up is Ribbon Rock, a “peach summer ale” that looks like it should be an easy win, but the taste takes a turn into bitterness and a weird, almost sour edge that leaves us asking, where’s the peach? After the break, we crack a German-style Munich dunkel from Coastal (North Charleston, South Carolina), and it’s the kind of dark lager that surprises you: smooth, light, and coffee-forward without feeling heavy, all at 4.5% ABV. Between sips, we swap Fourth of July weekend stories, power outages, a near-basement flood saved by a generator, golf struggles, and the “beer gauge” theory of why your shots start drifting when you’ve had too much. We also toss in a chaotic round of Ricky’s Bad Choices for anyone who likes their beer podcast with a side of adult humor. If you’re into beer tasting notes, honest ratings, camping trip talk, and real-life stories that feel like your own friend group, hit play. Subscribe, share the episode with a buddy, and leave us a review so more people can find the show. Support the show www.anotherreasontodrink.com

  7. Jul 3

    Golf Course Canned Cocktails

    Send us Fan Mail Four cans, one golf-course scale, and a heat wave that makes every sip count. We’re cracking open the TK Mulligans Caddie Pack and giving each ready-to-drink vodka cocktail the only test that matters: does it taste good cold, does it stay drinkable halfway through, and would we actually bring it to the course? We start with The Crush, an orange-forward canned cocktail that hits like a laid-back brunch drink, then move into the Transfusion, where the grape flavor feels instantly familiar but the finish sparks a real argument about aftertaste and “Jesus juice” vibes. From there, the night turns into the kind of hang you can’t script. We break down a brisket dinner that’s all about building a pan sauce with onions, garlic, red wine, and broth, plus ideas for taking it into fall with a Dutch oven, mashed potatoes, or a shepherd’s pie-style bake. We also talk summer heat and work, what it’s like when the heat index is miserable, and why cooling down and electrolytes matter more than people admit. In the back half, we taste the Wedge sparkling lemonade and the Dogwood lemonade, compare carbonation versus a flatter finish, and lock in final ratings for the full pack. Then we pull out “Ricky’s bad questions,” which leads to a string of stories that are equal parts ridiculous and brutally honest. Subscribe for more, share this with a friend who always brings the cooler, and leave a review with your pick: which canned cocktail belongs on the first tee? Support the show www.anotherreasontodrink.com

  8. Jun 26

    A little more please!

    Send us Fan Mail A 95 calorie IPA that tastes like a legit tropical beer feels like a glitch in the system, so we had to put it to the test. We’re coming in with stories from Columbus, Ohio, including a stay at BrewDog’s DogHouse hotel where the brewery, restaurant, and bar all live under one roof. We talk room size, the dog-friendly setup, how quiet it is at night, and why it’s a sneaky-good stop if you’re passing through and want a full craft beer experience without a bunch of extra driving. Then we crack BrewDog Wingman, a tropical session IPA that lands at 95 calories and around 4% ABV, and it still brings real flavor. We get into what “session IPA” should mean, why some IPAs go too piney, and how fruit-forward notes can turn an IPA skeptic into a fan. We also keep it practical: what it might cost for a pack, where you’re likely to find it, and whether a lighter beer can actually become a daily drinker without feeling like you’re settling. The back half shifts into weekend life: a planned 12-mile hike that gets cut short by thunderstorms and downed trees, a quick pivot to a local hole-in-the-wall, a Father’s Day golf round, and a Blackstone griddle dinner that deserves a repeat. We follow it up with a North High Stick Amber review and finish with our rowdy, no-filter question game before we wrap with our ratings and one last reminder not to drink and drive. If you laughed, learned, or found a new beer to hunt down, subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave us a review so more craft beer fans can find us. Support the show www.anotherreasontodrink.com

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Welcome to Another Reason to Drink — the podcast where two guys crack open cold beers, share hilarious stories, and tell jokes that’ll keep you laughing! This is what we love to do—kick back, relax, and have a good time. So whether you’re here for the beer or just along for the laughs, you’re in the right place. Grab your favorite drink and join us! We promise plenty of laughs, wild stories, and a laid-back vibe that feels like you’re hanging out with old friends. Want to catch up on the latest episodes or learn more?  Visit our website: www.anotherreasontodrink.com Don’t forget your beer... and let the good times roll! Now sit back, sip that ice-cold brew, and enjoy the show!

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  • Creator
    Bill & Rick
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    95
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Another Reason to Drink
  • Show Website
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