Merry Christmas one and all. its been a chaotic month, and as such our blog has lagged a bit. I will get it completely up to date in the coming days, but for those who get the episodes through the blog head over to drinkthispod.podomatic.com and catch up on the couple eps you may have missed. also, subscribe via Itunes.
-M
Tuesday 25 December 2012
Tuesday 4 December 2012
Episode 5 - Sorry... But We've Been Drinking
In this Weeks Episode: Mikkeller's Santa's Little Helper 2012 is reviewed
The guys talk Philosophy, Metal, and Star Trek. Our lack of conversation about the beer seems to be an indicator of what we think of it. Not monk blowing quality.
Also.... there is no fucking excuse for what you're about to hear. We would not blame you for skipping this train wreck of an episode. That being said, if Liz & Dick was up your alley, this episode is for you. You have been warned.
Beer Specs:
Style: Dark Belgian Strong Ale (quadish)
Country Of Origin: Denmark
ABV: 10.5%
Packaging: 750 ml bottle
Availability: Specialty and boutique shops
Average Alberta Retail Price: 13$ ish
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The guys talk Philosophy, Metal, and Star Trek. Our lack of conversation about the beer seems to be an indicator of what we think of it. Not monk blowing quality.
Also.... there is no fucking excuse for what you're about to hear. We would not blame you for skipping this train wreck of an episode. That being said, if Liz & Dick was up your alley, this episode is for you. You have been warned.
Style: Dark Belgian Strong Ale (quadish)
Country Of Origin: Denmark
ABV: 10.5%
Packaging: 750 ml bottle
Availability: Specialty and boutique shops
Average Alberta Retail Price: 13$ ish
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Tuesday 27 November 2012
Episode 4 - What Do You Think About Life?
This week: Moor Brewery's Old Freddy Walker is reviewed.
Also in this episode the guys discuss Budweiser's upcoming offering and the impact large brewers can have on the craft beer market. Paul confuses two men named Black, and the guys assure you all they are not racists. Other Paul foreshadows the upcoming episode, and the guys generally drool over the beer they are drinking. No picture this week as Matt was an idiot and either didn't take one, or lost it.
Beer Specs:
Style: Old Ale
Country Of Origin: UK
ABV: 7.5%
Packaging: 650 ml bottle
Availability: Specialty and boutique shops
Average Alberta Retail Price: 8$ ish
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Also in this episode the guys discuss Budweiser's upcoming offering and the impact large brewers can have on the craft beer market. Paul confuses two men named Black, and the guys assure you all they are not racists. Other Paul foreshadows the upcoming episode, and the guys generally drool over the beer they are drinking. No picture this week as Matt was an idiot and either didn't take one, or lost it.
Beer Specs:
Style: Old Ale
Country Of Origin: UK
ABV: 7.5%
Packaging: 650 ml bottle
Availability: Specialty and boutique shops
Average Alberta Retail Price: 8$ ish
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Tuesday 20 November 2012
Episode 3 - Second Term?!
In this Week's Episode: Tree Brewery's Vertical Ale is reviewed
Also in this episode the lads suffer from a severe case of "like" disease and discuss the Westvleteren 12, along with rare beers and the assholes who drink them. Varying levels of Bond fandom are revealed, and Alley Kat's big bottle series is dissected. An embarrassing Slingsby story is told. Matt and Paul J discuss the decline of Big Rock, and the bare necessities of life (Pussy and Axes). For once the lads discuss a different kind of prohibition, as well as other developments in American politics.
Beer Specs:
Style: Winter Warmer
Country Of Origin: Canada
ABV: 5%
IBUs: 20
Packaging: 6 pks, mixed 12, and Draft
Availability: Widely available in Alberta
Average Alberta Retail Price: 15$ ish
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Also in this episode the lads suffer from a severe case of "like" disease and discuss the Westvleteren 12, along with rare beers and the assholes who drink them. Varying levels of Bond fandom are revealed, and Alley Kat's big bottle series is dissected. An embarrassing Slingsby story is told. Matt and Paul J discuss the decline of Big Rock, and the bare necessities of life (Pussy and Axes). For once the lads discuss a different kind of prohibition, as well as other developments in American politics.
Style: Winter Warmer
Country Of Origin: Canada
ABV: 5%
IBUs: 20
Packaging: 6 pks, mixed 12, and Draft
Availability: Widely available in Alberta
Average Alberta Retail Price: 15$ ish
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Monday 12 November 2012
Pilot Part 2 - Get Drunk While Doing X
In this episode:
Dead Frog's Nut Brown Ale is reviewed.
The boys fail to introduce themselves, briefly discuss the German Purity laws, and the refining of cosmopolitan culture (or as Matt simplifies it get drunk while doing X). Andy Serkis has purchased the film rights to "Animal Farm," and the boys are not pleased with his intended direction for the film. Matt calls Paul and Paul freshman minded, and Ezra Levant is given more attention than he deserves.
Beer Specs:
Style: Nut Brown/English Brown Ale
Country Of Origin: Canada
ABV: 5%
IBUs: 20
Hops: Willamete
Packaging: 6pks, Mixers, and Draft
Availability: Widely available in Alberta
Average Alberta Retail Price:
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Dead Frog's Nut Brown Ale is reviewed.
The boys fail to introduce themselves, briefly discuss the German Purity laws, and the refining of cosmopolitan culture (or as Matt simplifies it get drunk while doing X). Andy Serkis has purchased the film rights to "Animal Farm," and the boys are not pleased with his intended direction for the film. Matt calls Paul and Paul freshman minded, and Ezra Levant is given more attention than he deserves.
Beer Specs:
Style: Nut Brown/English Brown Ale
Country Of Origin: Canada
ABV: 5%
IBUs: 20
Hops: Willamete
Packaging: 6pks, Mixers, and Draft
Availability: Widely available in Alberta
Average Alberta Retail Price:
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Tuesday 6 November 2012
Pilot Part 1 - Peterman Says No
It begins....
Our first episode is up! you can find it here, or the RSS feed here, or you can listen below.
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In this episode we review Paddock Wood Brewery's Czech Mate Pilsner
Beer Specs
Style: Czech Style Pilsner
Country of origin: Canada
ABV: 5.2%
Availability: year round 6pks and on tap
Average Alberta Retail Price: 15$ - 17$
Also in this episode we discuss religiously large families and the sausage parties they can create. We delve into prohibition's effect on the American adjunct lager (and the palate shift in general). Frat boy beer culture and craft beer culture are defined, the feminine palate is debunked and the way to serve sake is debated.
Our first episode is up! you can find it here, or the RSS feed here, or you can listen below.
*Update*:Subscribe in iTunes
In this episode we review Paddock Wood Brewery's Czech Mate Pilsner
Beer SpecsStyle: Czech Style Pilsner
Country of origin: Canada
ABV: 5.2%
Availability: year round 6pks and on tap
Average Alberta Retail Price: 15$ - 17$
Also in this episode we discuss religiously large families and the sausage parties they can create. We delve into prohibition's effect on the American adjunct lager (and the palate shift in general). Frat boy beer culture and craft beer culture are defined, the feminine palate is debunked and the way to serve sake is debated.
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