Beers and Beards

David McKinney & Gary Thomas
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Two guys who like fist fights, beer, bourbon and generally disagree with each other. Each week we try to review a new spirit or craft beer. We offer our insight to current events and generally anything that we find interesting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Episode 174: E. H. Taylor Single Barrel and Wolf’s Ridge 'Dire Wolf Yub Nub'

    JAN 25

    Episode 174: E. H. Taylor Single Barrel and Wolf’s Ridge 'Dire Wolf Yub Nub'

    It's been cold out we hear. Will there ever be another Harry Potter phase? Will the Seahawks win the Super Bowl? Will be miss a week of recording this year? Who's to say, but the answers are all here this week. David has some  Wolf’s Ridge Dire Wolf Yub Nub. He's basically an Ewok anyway so very fitting. Gary has the best bourbon ever distilled (probably), his selection of E.H. Taylor Single Barrel. Tell your friends about us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 22m
  2. Episode 173: Warped Wing - Barrel Aged Esther’s Li’l Secret Caramel Pecan Doppelbock

    JAN 17

    Episode 173: Warped Wing - Barrel Aged Esther’s Li’l Secret Caramel Pecan Doppelbock

    Aging isn't for the week. Gary doesn't drink this week because he's prepping for a colonoscopy. David has Warped Wing's "Barrel Aged Esther’s Li’l Secret Caramel Pecan Doppelbock". News, life updates, sports. What more could you want from two dudes just trying their best. Cheers. Be sure to check out our socials. https://www.facebook.com/beersbeardspodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@beersbeardspodcast https://www.instagram.com/beersbeardspodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 14m
  3. Beers and Beards Podcast Episode 172: Old Fitzgerald Bottled in Bond & Rheingeist 'Truth Bomb'

    JAN 7

    Beers and Beards Podcast Episode 172: Old Fitzgerald Bottled in Bond & Rheingeist 'Truth Bomb'

    New year, new us? Nah. David has retired from MMA journalism. Gary has a dog. Hipsters ruined bourbon and it turns out we both have bidets now. This episode includes a tasting of Rheingeist's higher more potent offering of Truth Bomb. On the flipside to celebrate a new house, new podcast room and all that Gary has some Old Fitzgerald Bottled in Bond 7 year old. PS. David is a now a father of a human child. Cheers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 12m
  4. Episode 171: Deschutes Kirkland Signature Helles-Style Lager

    04/18/2025

    Episode 171: Deschutes Kirkland Signature Helles-Style Lager

    We're back after a short break, and David drinks the Costco-exclusive Deschutes Kirkland Signature Helles-Style Lager. Kirkland Signature Helles-Style Lager is a recipe from the Oregon-based Deschutes Brewery that won a gold medal at the 2023 Great American Beer Festival. The beer is 4.5% ABV and is a nearly perfect example of the German-inspired style that is both crisp and clean. The Brewers Association annual ranking of the top 50 craft breweries is also out, and we talk about the biggest movers on the list. One of the headlines for David is that Rhinegeist Brewery is now the biggest brewery in Ohio, moving up to 16th overall and passing longtime champ Great Lakes. BrewDog and Fat Head's also rank as Ohio breweries in the top 50. We break down the following new stories: Brewers Association Reports 2024 U.S. Craft Brewing Industry Figures Churchill Downs Partners with TEN20 Craft Brewery with 'Churchill Downs Light' Beer WhistlePig Whiskey Toasts 4/20 With Marijuana-Flavored Maple Syrup Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 hr
  5. Episode 170: Branch & Bone Tea For the Trillerman

    03/12/2025

    Episode 170: Branch & Bone Tea For the Trillerman

    We're back after a brief hiatus and this week David drinks Branch & Bone Tea For the Trillerman. Branch & Bone Tea For the Trillerman is a rustic Czech-inspired Pilsner featuring Czech hops and an old world Czech style malt from our friends at Sugar Creek Malt Co. The name is a play on a Cat Stevens album. Gary is a world traveler, and we had AI write a podcast episode script for us. We also talk about these news stories: Untappd Names The Best Breweries Of 2024 From the Court to Cocktails: Lonzo Ball Drops 116-Ounce Drinkable Basketball Alongside BuzzBallz This Kentucky Bourbon Was Just Named The World's BestMake sure to visit Beers and Beards Podcast for a full list of our episodes. We have a brand new sponsor. Get a discount at Beer Drop by clicking here! Get your favorite beer delivered and choose from a wild selection of beers delivered right to your door! Get 10% off at BeardOctane.com with code BeersBeards10. Support us and get a free trial of Amazon Music by heading over to www.getamazonmusic.com/beersandbeards.  Check out our full list of Craft Beer Reviews and Bourbon Reviews on our website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 8m
  6. Episode 169: Sierra Nevada Pale Ale & Piggyback

    02/14/2025

    Episode 169: Sierra Nevada Pale Ale & Piggyback

    Hello. Flagship February is upon us. David is off the wagon and this show is off the rails as usual. David goes in on a standard selection that is the original Sierra Nevada Pale Ale. Gary goes with some Piggyback from Whistle Pig. The Eagles won the Super Bowl. The Academy Awards are looming. So much nonsense. Enjoy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 20m
  7. Episode 168: Go Brewing and Sunny D Vodka Seltzer

    01/31/2025

    Episode 168: Go Brewing and Sunny D Vodka Seltzer

    We are back this week and David finishes out Dry January with two offerings from Go Brewing while Gary falls in love with Sunny D Vodka Seltzer. David drinks Tropical IPA and The Story Double IPA from Go Brewing. He has a very different opinion of each of the NA beers. Gary finally cracks open the Sunny D Vodka Seltzer that he's been dying to try, and let's just say that he's a fan. David's Ohio State Buckeyes won the college football national championship, and Gary's Philadelphia Eagles have a chance to win the Super Bowl. We talk about that plus these news stories: Moderate Beer Drinking Linked To Lower Mortality Rebel Bourbon sponsoring Kyle Busch in select races during 2025 season Woodford Reserve's Limited-Edition Bourbon Is Now Available Nationwide. Here's How to Find It  Buffalo Trace’s New Experimental Release Is Geared Toward IPA Lovers Domino’s Pizza Just Unveiled a Red Wine That Connects to Your Smartphone Make sure to visit Beers and Beards Podcast for a full list of our episodes. We have a brand new sponsor. Get a discount at Beer Drop by clicking here! Get your favorite beer delivered and choose from a wild selection of beers delivered right to your door! Get 10% off at BeardOctane.com with code BeersBeards10. Support us and get a free trial of Amazon Music by heading over to www.getamazonmusic.com/beersandbeards.  Check out our full list of Craft Beer Reviews and Bourbon Reviews on our website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 9m
  8. Episode 167: BERO Hazy IPA and Urban Artifact Astronaut Food

    01/17/2025

    Episode 167: BERO Hazy IPA and Urban Artifact Astronaut Food

    We keep things rolling along for Dry January, as David breaks out the BERO Hazy IPA while Gary goes to the other end of the alcohol spectrum with Urban Artifact Astronaut Food. BERO Hazy IPA, known as Edge Hill, is from the non-alcoholic beer brand started by Tom Holland. The Edge Hill Hazy IPA is full of flavor with a playful tropical finish - it’s like a smooth New England, hoppy getaway in every sip. BERO also released Kingston Golden Pils and Noon Wheat. Urban Artifact Astronaut Food Peach is an ale brewed with freeze-dried fruit. The beer clocks in at 15% ABV and is known as the "world's most expensive beer", as it clocks in at around $38 for a four pack. We also chat about David's Ohio State Buckeyes facing Notre Dame in the national championship next week, and we cover these news stories: New Riff Announces Leap to National Distribution Is the Bourbon Boom Over? Brown-Forman Announces Major Layoffs, Shutters Barrel Facility Anheuser-Busch to Begin Brewing Pabst Blue Ribbon and Lone Star Beer Bob Uecker dies - known for Miller Lite commercials 2024 was a difficult year for craft beer Make sure to visit Beers and Beards Podcast for a full list of our episodes. We have a brand new sponsor. Get a discount at Beer Drop by clicking here! Get your favorite beer delivered and choose from a wild selection of beers delivered right to your door! Get 10% off at BeardOctane.com with code BeersBeards10. Support us and get a free trial of Amazon Music by heading over to www.getamazonmusic.com/beersandbeards.  Check out our full list of Craft Beer Reviews and Bourbon Reviews on our websit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 1m
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Two guys who like fist fights, beer, bourbon and generally disagree with each other. Each week we try to review a new spirit or craft beer. We offer our insight to current events and generally anything that we find interesting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    David McKinney & Gary Thomas
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    178
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2022 Beers and Beards
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