Pour Decisions : Beer Reviews & Girl Talk

Rubi and Tania

Join Rubi and Tania as they turn regular beer hangs into the realest conversations you'll hear. These two friends rate craft brews while tackling everything from dating disasters to career moves, serving up unfiltered advice with every sip. From brewery owner interviews to listener dilemmas, they're pouring over life's big and small decisions - because life's better when you pour it out!

Episodes

  1. Jan 4

    11. Your Situationship Is the Red Flag (And So Is That Drunk Date)

    We’re back in the studio cracking beers, talking mess, and absolutely not doing research. In this episode of Make Pour Decisions, we sip on a killer Monkish West Coast IPA, snack on international treats, and spiral (in the best way) into dating dilemmas, situationships, best-friend betrayals, and why communication is apparently extinct. It’s beer, banter, and brutally honest opinions — exactly how we like it. What We’re Sipping:Monkish West Coast IPA Bright, juicy, and dangerously drinkable Notes of guava, passion fruit, and tropical vibes Craft Quality → borderline Top Shelf “Call me an Uber, I’d have 12 of these” energy Snack Break (International Edition): Salmon Jerky from Alaska – High protein, omega-3s, not for the weak Hot Cheetos from Spain – Less neon, more chili-forward, controversial opinions ensued What We Talked About Becoming a hazy girl (it finally happened) Why warm beer is a crime (coolers were finally involved) Why nobody wants to communicate but everyone wants clarity Situationships, exclusivity, and why “we never made it official” is a trap Do you owe someone a breakup if you were never together? (Short answer: no) Dating someone who’s always drunk = red flag or context needed? Best friend steals your baby name and your ex… straight to jail Protecting your energy, setting boundaries, and not letting strangers touch you If it’s not official, it’s not a breakup You don’t date your best friend’s ex. Ever. If someone has to be drunk to hang out with you, pause immediately Use your words. Say what you want. Ask the uncomfortable questions Craft beer + chaos Classy, trashy, honest Zero research, 100% opinions Burps not included (sound effects pending) Instagram: @makepourdecisionspodcastYouTube: Make Pour Decisions PodcastSubmit your dating disasters: We want the international tea ☕Rate & Review: Help other beer-loving besties find us Mombie IncShop the merch: http://mombieinc.comUse code POURDECISIONS for 20% off Until next time:Make poor decisions.Don’t take your best friend’s man.And protect your damn energy. 🖤🍻

    42 min

  2. 11/15/2025

    10. Inside Able Baker with Brand Ambassador Sarah Ritchy

    We're at Able Baker Brewing with their brand ambassador Sarah Ritchy for a full beer flight experience! From their award-winning Mexican lager to their famous Atomic Duck, we're diving deep into what makes this Arts District brewery so special. Plus, Sarah actually brewed one of the beers we're tasting today! What We're Sipping: El Pato Loco Mexican Lager - World Beer Cup gold winner (and we understand why!)Just Hatched Extra Pale Ale - Fresh hopped beer that Sarah helped brew from start to finishWaddle Hazy Session IPA  - Doesn't drink like a session at all, full-bodied and juicyAtomic Duck West Coast IPA (7%) - The flagship that started it all Meet Sarah: Brand Ambassador at Able Baker (3 months in new role)Been with the brewery for 5.5 years totalStarted as bartender in February 2020Originally from North Carolina's big beer sceneHelped brew the Just Hatched we tasted (6 hour brew day!) What We Learned: The Name: Abel and Baker were the first two atomic bombs at Nevada Test SiteAtomic Duck Legend: Named after a duck that supposedly survived an atomic explosionDuck Rule: If it's a duck beer, it's an IPASecret History: Atomic Duck existed before the taproom through contract brewing at Joseph JamesThe Secret Tap: Used to have a "Merlin Handle" secret tap (tap #24 mysteriously missing from board)Brewing Time: Takes about 3 weeks from start to kegging for most beers Our Ratings:  El Pato Loco: Craft Quality - crispy, light, perfect for micheladas (made in-house!)  Just Hatched: Top Shelf - smooth, citrusy, Sarah's brewing magic  Waddle: Craft Quality - doesn't drink like 4.4%, full hazy goodness Atomic Duck: Top Shelf - Rubi pregamed EDC with this (it sneaks up on you!) Brewery Facts: 34 taps total (including cold brew, cider, homemade root beer, and guest taps)10-15 beers fermenting at all timesSecond location opening soon (location TBD - stay tuned!)New covered patio with misters for Vegas heatFemale-forward team: female brewer, female director of operations, knowledgeable bartendersFamily and dog-friendly Order merch: Tank tops available in black or white (DM us on IG) Connect with Able Baker Brewery: ⁠@ablebakerbrewing | website Let's Connect: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@makepourdecisionspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Make Pour Decisions Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Submit your dating disasters: We want ALL the international tea Rate & Review: Help other beer-loving besties find us! Shop Mombie: http://mombieinc.com We're sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Mombie Inc⁠⁠⁠⁠ for this one, and we're rocking their cute merch throughout! Use code POURDECISIONS for 20% off.

    27 min

  3. 11/08/2025

    9. Remember Me | Trying The New Balazos x HUDL Brewing Dia De Muertos Beer

    We're reporting LIVE from Hudl Brewing at Balazos beer release party! They just dropped his Dia de Los Muertos beer collaboration "Remember Me" , and we got to try it first on camera. This episode is all about community, craft beer, and celebrating Día de los Muertos vibes. What We're Sipping: Remember Me Balazos x Hudl Brewing - infused with ancho, pasilla, mulato chilis, chocolate, and vanilla The Story Behind the Beer: Balazos has wanted to make beer for 5 yearsDid de Muertos (Day of the Dead) is his favorite holidayOriginally planned as a mole beer but flavors didn't kick in as intendedInfused the Chile flavors while Hudl brewed the basePerfect for fall/winter season with cozy, familiar notes Our Rating: Call Me an Uber - Secret menu item above Top Shelf! We want 10 of these immediately. Perfect Pairings: Matcha Salsa Dipa dip with DoritosSourdough and butter toast with La DipaHabanero wings Pre-order merch: Tank tops available in black or white (DM us on IG) Connect with Balazos: @salsasbalazo | @officialsalza | @balazos_tacos Connect with HUDL: @hudlbrewing Let's Connect: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@makepourdecisionspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Make Pour Decisions Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ Submit your dating disasters: We want ALL the international tea Rate & Review: Help other beer-loving besties find us! Shop Mombie: http://mombieinc.com We're sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠Mombie Inc⁠⁠⁠ for this one, and we're rocking their cute merch throughout! Use code POURDECISIONS for 20% off.

    9 min

  4. 10/25/2025

    8. Trick or Treat Beer Challenge (Happy October!)

    HAPPY OCTOBER! We're kicking off spooky season dressed as a pirate and Freddy Krueger trying some "trick or treat" beers – and honestly? Some of these were straight-up tricks. Plus, we're recapping our launch party, reading YOUR submissions from our new mailbox segment, and diving into some girl talk chaos. What We're Sipping: Beachwood Electric Lime Hazy IPA - vacation vibes in a can (TREAT!)Four 50 North Globby Smoothie Sour - marshmallow, vanilla, and regret (TRICK!) Launch Party Recap: Where: Las Vegas Brewing Company (one of our favorite spot!)Beers: Amber ale, Vegas Light lager, West Coast Junkie, Retro GlowFood: Giant pretzel with beer cheese, fried pickles, pigs in a blanket, house chipsVibes: Small, intimate, perfect first launch party energyActivities: Jenga, beer tastings, and our new mailbox for submissions! Big News: We got RECOGNIZED in public! Twice and a half times!North Fifth Brewery spotted us first (surreal moment)Our merch is available for pre-order - black or white tank tops!New mailbox segment featuring YOUR stories and wishes Our Ratings:  Beachwood Electric Lime: Craft Quality - light, not bitter, perfect beach beer  Four 50 North Globby:Multiple people saying "What the f**k?" - enough said Mailbox Submissions: Sweet wishes for the podcast from AndrewVic's drunk taxi story (girl took home the wrong guy!)Rocky's bestie trip dreams for usAnonymous fan confession Pre-order merch: Tank tops available in black or white (DM us on IG) Funniest Joke Contest: A pirate and Freddy Krueger walk into a bar... Finish the joke in the comments for a FREE tank top! Let's Connect: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@makepourdecisionspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠Make Pour Decisions Podcast⁠⁠⁠ Submit your dating disasters: We want ALL the international tea Rate & Review: Help other beer-loving besties find us! Shop Mombie: http://mombieinc.com We're sponsored by ⁠⁠Mombie Inc⁠⁠ for this one, and we're rocking their cute merch throughout! Use code POURDECISIONS for 20% off.

    30 min

  5. 10/18/2025

    7. Inside Voodoo Brewery Vegas: Owner Interview & Beer Tasting

    What's up, Pour Decisions fam! We finally made it to Voodoo Brewery in the Las Vegas Arts District and sat down with owner Alison to talk beer, community, and everything in between! This episode is packed with brewery vibes, new beer tastings, and the story behind one of Vegas's coolest spots. What We're Sipping: Watermelon Dragonfruit Seltzer Love Child Belgian Triple Vibrant Thing Fruited Kale Ale Hazy Vibes Pale Ale White Magic of the Sun What We Learned About Voodoo: Opened December 2023 in the Arts DistrictOriginally from Pennsylvania but Vegas location has its own flairTook 2.5 years from concept to opening (construction is no joke)All-ages and dog-friendly on the patioHuge outdoor space with games, Adirondack chairs, and a stageCommunity-focused with local vendors and events Alison's Story: Came from trade show industry backgroundWanted a tangible product business everyone needsStarted talking to brewery in 2020, opened in 2023Building was literally a tool shed with no floor, electricity, or plumbingPlans to open another location in Summerlin areaLearned about the music scene while running the brewery Follow Voodoo Brewing Co. @voodoobreweryvegas Let's Connect: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@makepourdecisionspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠Make Pour Decisions Podcast⁠⁠ Submit your dating disasters: We want ALL the international tea Rate & Review: Help other beer-loving besties find us! Shop Mombie: http://mombieinc.com We're sponsored by ⁠Mombie Inc⁠ for this one, and we're rocking their cute merch throughout! Use code POURDECISIONS for 20% off.

    33 min

  6. 10/07/2025

    6. These Beers Should Be ILLEGAL (Worst Beer Taste Test)

    What's up, Pour Decisions fam! We went to the corner store and picked out the WORST American beers we could find. No hate to the brands, but we're keeping it real – some of these were absolutely terrible. From warm beers to smoothie sours that taste like medicine, this episode was a wild ride. Fair warning: We're sponsored by Mombie Inc for this one, and we're rocking their cute merch throughout! Use code POURDECISIONS for 20% off. Shop Zombie: http://mombieinc.com What We're Sipping: Pabst Blue Ribbon Dummy Cup Slushy SourMickey's Malt LiquorPizza Party Fruited Sour Ale  What We're Wearing: Mommy Inc merch  Our Final Verdicts: Best of the Worst:  Mickey's Malt Liquor (it's actually drinkable compared to the others)  Worst Overall: Dummy Cup - got the "I need an IV drip" rating Most Disappointing: Pizza Party - smells amazing, tastes like children's Tylenol  Broke College Kid Beer: Pabst Blue Ribbon - it exists and costs $0.99 Let's Connect: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@makepourdecisionspodcast⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠Make Pour Decisions Podcast⁠ Submit your dating disasters: We want ALL the international tea Rate & Review: Help other beer-loving besties find us!

    55 min

  7. 09/27/2025

    5. Beer Pairing Part 2: Hard Kombucha & Terrible Life Choices

    What's up, Pour Decisions fam! We're back with Part 2 of our chaotic food pairing series and honestly? This one was ROUGH. We discovered some truly terrible beers, accidentally tried hard kombucha, and learned that not all pairings are meant to be. Fair warning: We literally poured one beer out halfway through because it was that bad. Sometimes you gotta know when to call it quits. What We're Sipping: Boat Swaying Hazy IPA (6.1%) - tasted like wet grass after rain (not in a good way)Flying Embers Hard Kombucha (8%) - tangerine flavor that we accidentally got What We're Snacking: Trader Joe's Spinach & Artichoke Dip with chipsSourdough rye crackers with white cheese and apricots Our Final Verdicts: Best Pairing Overall: Still the West Coast IPA + Tom Yum snack mix from Part 1 Worst Beer: Boat Swaying Hazy IPA (we're sorry, Wisconsin) Surprise Hit: Sourdough crackers with apricot cheese (no beer needed) Hard Kombucha Rating: Beer goggles to craft goggles (meh but drinkable) Watch Part 1: click to watch Let's Connect: Instagram: ⁠⁠@makepourdecisionspodcast⁠⁠ Youtube: Make Pour Decisions Podcast Submit your dating disasters: We want ALL the international tea Rate & Review: Help other beer-loving besties find us!

    27 min

  8. 09/20/2025

    4. Beer Pairing Chaos Trader Joe's Edition | Relationship Advice

    What's up, Pour Decisions fam! WE'RE BACK with our first official food pairing episode and honestly? It got MESSY in the best way possible. We went to the store separately with zero coordination and somehow ended up with the most chaotic combinations that actually worked (mostly). Fair warning: This episode covers everything from Tom Yum snack mix experiments to grape fizz ale with cheese puffs, plus we dive into some real relationship tea about keeping secrets from your bestie. What we're sipping: New Glory West Coast IPA (7.2%) - zesty with that citrusy pine biteNew Belgium Grape Fizz Ale (5%) - basically adult Kool-Aid that confused us What we're Snacking: Trader Joe's Tom Yum Seasoned Snack Mix - cashews, fava beans, sticky rice, and peasTrader Joe's White Cheddar Puffs - pasta-flavored chaos that Ruby loved The Pairing Experiments: Tom Yum snack mix + West Coast IPA = surprisingly perfect combinationGrape fizz ale + cheese puffs = childhood nostalgia meets questionable decisionsRubi's theory about Hot Pockets and grape beer (we're not endorsing this)Why this tastes like communion wine and we're here for it The Random Tangents: Logan's Roadhouse peanut-throwing memories (RIP to that hygiene nightmare)Corn nuts flavor rankings and what pairs with what beerSugar rim vs. salt rim margarita debatePlanet Fitness stories and hospitality culture The Real Talk: Anonymous submission about keeping relationship secrets from your bestieWhen to share relationship drama vs. when to keep it privateWhy telling everyone about every fight ruins your friends' opinion of your partnerThe difference between needing advice and just venting The Heavy Stuff: Discussion about addiction and boundary violations in relationshipsReal story about consent violations and dark web exploitationWhy porn/sex addiction is becoming more common with easy access On Food Pairings: Research helps, but sometimes your ancestors just guide you to the right combination. On Relationship Secrets: There's a difference between privacy and secrecy - timing matters when you share relationship issues. On Beer Experiments: That grape fizz ale tastes like childhood but we're not mad about it. Trader Joe's for creating the most random but successful snack combinationsBeer Zombies for the amazing food collab with Nico's Eats and Salsa BalazosNew Glory Brewing in Sacramento for making a drinkable West Coast IPAEveryone submitting anonymous questions (but seriously, step up your game) Let's Connect: Instagram: ⁠@makepourdecisionspodcast⁠ Submit your dating disasters: We want ALL the international tea Rate & Review: Help other beer-loving besties find us!

    44 min

  9. 09/13/2025

    3. Tea, Beer & Cheeky Confessions with British Friends Vick & Lisa

    What's up, Pour Decisions fam! THIS EPISODE IS EVERYTHING! We brought in our first official guests - Vick and Lisa, two absolutely chaotic British girls who had us crying laughing and questioning everything we thought we knew about tea, beer, and dating. Warning: This one's a rollercoaster. We're talking scone pronunciation debates that got heated, dating stories that made us gasp, and British vs. American cultural differences that had us all spiraling. Plus, we learned way too much about British slang and honestly? We're not mad about it. What were sipping: Black teaBoddingtons  Fuller's London PrideOld Speckled Hen What we're snacking: homemade scones with clotted cream (yes, Lisa made them!) The Cultural Chaos: The great scone pronunciation debate (it got INTENSE)British vs. American dating customs that blew our mindsHigh tea etiquette lessons we definitely neededBritish slang translations that had us confused and entertainedThe Personal Stories: Vic and Lisa's friendship origin storyDating disasters from across the pondWhy British humor hits differentLife stories that made us realize we're all just winging itThe Random Deep Dives: Butter trauma that turned into nightmares (yes, really)Sex toy stories that took unexpected turnsMustard preferences and flavor profilesFish and chips vs. American equivalentsThe Beer Talk: Traditional English brews vs. craft beer preferencesNostalgic beer memories from both sides of the AtlanticOur signature rating system applied to British classicsFood pairings that actually work Connect with the Brits: Vic: @britchickvick Lisa: @purplelily19 Let's Connect: Instagram: @makepourdecisionspodcast Submit your dating disasters: We want ALL the international tea Rate & Review: Help other beer-loving besties find us!

    1h 38m

  10. 08/30/2025

    2. Beer Floats, Unsolicited Pics, and Content Creation In Vegas - Feat. Las Vegas Brewing Company Beers

    Hey besties! We're back and honestly? This episode got CHAOTIC in the best way possible. We're diving into some seriously juicy Instagram confessions, experimenting with beer and ice cream (yes, really), and spilling all the tea from Vegas content creators pov. Fair warning: This one gets spicy. We're talking unsolicited nudes, cheating stories, and the kind of real talk that happens when we get a little too comfortable behind the microphones. Rating System: Top Shelf 🍻🍻🍻🍻 Craft Quality 🍻🍻🍻 Beer Goggles 🍻🍻 Designated Drive 🍻 What We Drank: 1677 Chantilly JJ King of Beepers  Let's connect Instagram: ⁠@makepourdecisionspodcast⁠ (slide into our DMs!)Submit stories: We want to hear YOUR pour decisionsRate & Review: Help other beer-loving besties find us! Life's better when you pour it out, and honestly? We're just getting started. 🍻 Thanks for being here from day one. Seriously, you're the real ones

    35 min

  11. 08/24/2025

    1. Tasting Vegas: Our Brewery Hot Takes and Making Friends As An Adult

    What's up, Pour Decisions fam! WE DID IT! Our very first episode is here and honestly, we're still pinching ourselves. We are officially your new podcast besties, and we're starting this journey exactly where we should - with good beer and even better conversations. This episode is PACKED and we're not sorry about it! We're taking you on our first official beer tasting adventure, spilling all our favorite Vegas brewery secrets, and getting real about making friends as adults (because apparently it's harder than we thought). What We're Sipping: -West Coast Horror -Thumb Splitter The Beer Talk You Came For: Our honest reviews of Vegas's brewery scene (we're keeping it 100)Craft House, Nevada Brew Works, and Hop Nuts That ASMR beer-opening moment that we definitely didn't plan but here we areReal talk about food pairings that actually work (and some that don't) The Random Tangents You'll Love: The great In-N-Out fries debate (we have OPINIONS)Whataburger vs. Raising Cane's - the battle royaleWhy we're obsessed with Houston's and Dave's Hot ChickenRanch vs. ketchup drama (this got heated, not gonna lie)Planet Fitness stories that will make you question humanityThe Real Stuff: How to make friends in Vegas when you're not into the party sceneOur own friendship journey and what we've learnedPractical tips that actually work (from two girls who figured it out) Let's connect Instagram: @makepourdecisionspodcast (slide into our DMs!)Submit stories: We want to hear YOUR pour decisionsRate & Review: Help other beer-loving besties find us! Life's better when you pour it out, and honestly? We're just getting started. 🍻 Thanks for being here from day one. Seriously, you're the real ones

    52 min

  12. Season 1, Episode 1 Trailer

    Life's Better When You Pour It Out - Meet Your New Beer Besties

    Meet your new podcast besties Rubi and Tania! These two friends are turning their regular beer-sampling hangouts into the conversations you didn't know you needed to hear. What's brewing in this trailer:  ✨ Get to know Rubi and Tania - the girls behind the microphones 🍺 Discover what makes Pour Decisions different from every other beer podcast 👥 Preview the amazing guests coming your way - brewery owners, mixologists, bartenders, and cool chicks with incredible stories 🎯 Learn about our signature rating system and what to expect from our reviews 📱 Find out where to connect with us for all the behind-the-scenes chaos Coming up on Pour Decisions: Honest craft beer reviews and ratingsInterviews with industry experts and inspiring womenGirl talk sessions where we tackle life's biggest (and smallest) decisionsEvent coverage from beer fests to paint & sipsListener advice segments where we "pour our hearts out"Because life's better when you pour it out! 🍻 Lets connect 📱 Instagram: @makepourdecisionspodcast 🎧 Listen: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts 📺 Watch: YouTube 💌 Submit stories/questions: DM US ON INSTAGRAM Rate, review, and subscribe - it helps other beer-loving besties find us!

    2 min

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Join Rubi and Tania as they turn regular beer hangs into the realest conversations you'll hear. These two friends rate craft brews while tackling everything from dating disasters to career moves, serving up unfiltered advice with every sip. From brewery owner interviews to listener dilemmas, they're pouring over life's big and small decisions - because life's better when you pour it out!

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