I Like Beer the Podcast

Ilikebeerthepodcast

I Like Beer the Podcast about great beers and the stories that go with them. Learn more at our website ilkebeerthepodcast.com. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter as well.

  1. Jul 27

    Stone Brewing’s Next Chapter, Summer Beers, and Bigfoot Is Back

    San Diego Brewers Guild President Esthela Davila joins Jeff and Jeff for a full round of local beer, industry updates, summer stories, and the kind of strange news that could only make sense after a couple of pours.   The crew samples regional San Diego beer collaborations, talks about breweries and food destinations around the county, and takes a closer look at what the Firestone Walker acquisition could mean for Stone Brewing, its San Diego identity, and the future of the iconic Escondido location.   Then Toast, Roast, and Pour One Out goes completely off the rails with a beer zip line, George Washington’s beer recipe, twelve varieties of Bigfoot, unauthorized Costco tequila samples, a chainsaw world record, Florida spelling problems, and a man who stole an ambulance because he had to save the world.   Plus, the crew shares memorable summer-job stories involving SeaWorld, Jägermeister, warehouse freezers, workplace karma, and one very loyal turtle.   Pour yourself a beer, pull up a barstool, and join us for another round of great beers and the stories that go with them.

  2. Jul 15

    Seven Years, Summer Beers, and San Diego’s Craft Beer Future

    The I Like Beer crew is celebrating seven years of beer, stories, field trips, and plenty of strange Toast, Roast, and Pour One Out moments. Jeff and Jeff are joined by founding member and sound guy Tom for a look back at the early days of the podcast, from backyard recordings and first brewery visits to the friendships, stories, and local beer community that helped shape the show. Then Esthela Davila returns for a summer 2026 Capital of Craft Check-In, talking about the current state of San Diego beer, new breweries in the works, regional highlights, San Diego Beer Week, Battle of the Guilds, and why the local craft beer scene is still in a strong place. Plus, the crew cracks into regional San Diego Beer News Awards beers, talks summer drinking, Fieldwork, Stone, Chula Vista breweries, North County growth, and why there is always another local beer story worth sharing. Cheers to seven years, and cheers to San Diego beer. 🍻

  3. Jun 30

    Paul Segura Talks Pintail Pale, Endless Summer, and #sdbeer

    Paul Segura returns to the I Like Beer podcast for part two. This episode continues the conversation with the longtime Karl Strauss brewmaster, getting into classic Karl Strauss beers, San Diego beer history, old favorites like Endless Summer Light and Pintail Pale, and the memories that still make those beers stand out. Paul also shares more from his journey in beer, his perspective on the San Diego brewing community, and one of his favorite moments from a career spent helping shape #sdbeer. Watch the full episode now and subscribe for more beer stories, brewery conversations, and Capital of Craft check-ins.

  4. Jun 16

    The Community Growth Behind Inzane Brewing in Downtown Vista

    This week, I Like Beer hits the road for a field trip to Inzane Brewing in downtown Vista. The guys talk about nearly seven years of the podcast, the stories, breweries, and friendships that have shaped the show, and why supporting local beer has become such a big part of what they do. Then they sit down with Mike from Inzane Brewing to talk about turning the brewery into a true community hub, with great beer, comedy nights, line dancing, salsa nights, and a whole lot of downtown Vista energy. Full episode out now on YouTube and your preferred podcast platform.

  5. Jun 1

    Paul Segura’s San Diego Beer Story

    This week on I Like Beer, the podcast welcomes Paul Segura, Brewmaster at Karl Strauss, alongside San Diego Brewers Guild President Esthela Davila. Paul shares stories from the early days of San Diego craft beer, including his homebrewing roots, his time at Hops and Hang Ten, and the path that eventually led him to Karl Strauss. The conversation also gets into beer judging, World Beer Cup medals, collaboration across the local beer scene, and why San Diego continues to stand out as one of the most respected beer communities in the world. It’s a great conversation with one of the people who helped shape San Diego beer into what it is today. Check it out!

  6. May 18

    Burgeon Beer’s Next Chapter: Growth, Community, and Collaboration

    The guys recap their Denver beer trip, including Coors, Prost, Bierstadt Lagerhaus, Left Hand, and a few memorable side quests. Then Tori Bleher joins the show to talk about Burgeon’s origin story, their commitment to community and sustainability since 2016, their growing list of collaborations and partnerships, and how they keep releasing so many fresh beers without losing their identity. The episode also covers Burgeon’s Pink Boots collaboration, The Audacity, their Carlsbad Firefighters Association beer, Stay Stoked, and the rotating Adventure Series IPA, Mountain Mode. Plus, Tori takes on the ILB lightning round!

  7. May 5

    Barley and Sword Comes to Escondido | Old World Beer Comes to North County

    Barley and Sword Brewing has officially made its way to North County. In this episode of I Like Beer, the crew sits down with Mike Howell of Barley and Sword and Esthela Davila to talk about the new Escondido tavern, old-world beer styles, cask ale, and the stories behind the beers. Mike shares the origin of Barley and Sword, from Viking-age living history and Dungeons & Dragons to traditional brewing, European beer styles, and the challenge of creating a true tavern experience in San Diego. The crew also talks about their recent Denver beer adventures, including Coors, Left Hand, and a bittersweet stop at Casa Agria before its closure. Plus, Esthela takes on the ILB lightning round. Pour yourself a beer, pull up a bar stool, and join us. Watch on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts. Visit ilikebeerthepodcast.com.

  8. Mar 30

    More Than Beer News with Brandon Hernández

    We crack open the Rauchbier brewed with Blue Fire Brewing, talk about the kinds of breweries and taprooms that keep people coming back, and get into what makes San Diego beer culture feel more like a community than an industry. Brandon joins us once again to share more of his own journey into craft beer and beer writing, plus his thoughts on why passionate people are still opening breweries, building taprooms, and creating places that feel like home. Plus, we hit Toast, Roast & Pour One Out, then put Brandon through the I Like Beer lightning round for one of the most revealing segments yet. It’s beer, media, community, and a little chaos. Exactly how it should be.

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I Like Beer the Podcast about great beers and the stories that go with them. Learn more at our website ilkebeerthepodcast.com. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter as well.

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  • Creator
    Ilikebeerthepodcast
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    372
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Copyright 2019 All rights reserved.
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    I Like Beer the Podcast

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