Beers and Beards (David McKinney & Gary Thomas)

This week we return to some hard seltzer and craft beer. David has a movie review and accomplishes something he rarely does.

Bang Energy drinks are a staple for some but the Bang MIXX hard seltzers come without the caffeine but plenty of taste. Gary samples Frose Rose, Purple Kiddles, Pina Colada and Strawberry Blast.

David made the trek to Yellow Springs, OH where he visited the Yellow Springs Brewing company and brought back some Raise the Sails, a lager worthy of any good summer outing.

Two movies were seen this week as David went solo to catch the new Top Gun Maverick flick and Gary took the family to see the latest Minions movie.

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Thanks Uncle Mike for checking on us, we are still kicking. Gary went on vacation while David has been training for some kind of physical challenge so we took a a small break but we are back.

David breaks down his love of boy bands with a review of a Backstreet Boys concert he went to. There may even be some singing at some point so listen for that. While at New Holland Brewing he picked up a Bourbon Barrel seltzer that he tries this week.

Gary went to Florida but couldn't talk David into investing in a small 8 million dollar vacation home. He drinks a Topo Chico variety pack and is not that impressed.

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Hey, welcome back. We have to get back to the basics so no funny business with seltzers this week although we reserve the right to become a seltzercast.

That time has come again as we announce the Goose Island Bourbon Stouts of the year. This is our third time doing this and the selection returns with a coffee offering, the first since 2017. Some good stuff in this lineup that drops on Black Friday.

A government official in trouble? Yes a Virginia ABC official has been busted for profiting off insider information with the state's rare bourbon allocations. He betrayed the beloved bourbon community for profit. Seems about right.

David in his attempt to avoid real sports completed a Triathalon and didn't finish last. He was close but the main thing is he paid his money and finished with a medal, that he paid for. His efforts earned him a little treat of Fibonacci Brewing Company this week and their The Noid. Job well done David.

Gary had to detox from all the seltzer so it was back to bourbon. He may or may not have caved to peer pressure that Uncle Mike put on him by calling him names. This week the combat sports inspired Puncher's Chance was a surprisingly nice change up from the bubbly frat boy drinks of weeks past.

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It's the moment that no one was waiting for but we were still excited about. Uncle Mike's score of Russell's Reserve 13 year old bourbon was delivered and sampled Birdfish Brewing's Boats 'n Gose was on deck for a palate party as well.

Old Forester is as good a bourbon that was ever created with a very diverse selection of bottles that will almost always impress. Each year the coveted Birthday Bourbon is released and people go crazy. This year we found out the only way to get it proper is to register at https://www.oldforester.com/ starting on August 24th and try your luck that way. If you feel the need use code Gary Thomas for all your entries.

The bourbon world has rallied to help raise money for the Kentucky Flood victims and you can get in on the bidding for some crazy juice and experiences by clicking here.

Ice cream and beer? It's a thing and to celebrate us doing the podcast on a Monday night Miller launched their dive bar flavored ice cream.

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This is the 109 limited edition podcast. Well that seems to be the thing that's hot right now. This week was a fun back and forth as always with some good spirits as we head into football season and some tailgating hopes.

David went to the lake. He didn't fish but he did go to Sixth Sense Brewing for some Sportsball which was on theme with the conversation tonight. He also brought up Dogfish Head's new beer and cheese pairings which didn't sound too bad at all.

Gary went to the shelf for another pour of Old Fitzgerald Bottled In Bond 8 year old. His days of drinking are numbered so this was a good memory with a good bourbon. It is also probably one of the coolest bottles out there.

Four Roses and Yellowstone are about to drop their limited editions for the fall. It's the season of bourbon as we have already talked about Old Forester's Birthday Bourbon raffle. Four Roses is following that blueprint as well with their 2022 release.

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After a holiday weekend and some hectic days we are back with another combination of beer and bourbon. Did you know that breweries are all on the bandwagon now that the AFC champion Bengals are back at it. So many beers in their honor and this week David tries Brink's Jackpot Joey. It wasn't even gameday but he opened it up. If you wanna see a bunch more Bengal themed beer click here.

Gary is about to have bariatric surgery so its about 6 weeks of no alcohol and David is putting the weight of the show on his shoulders as he tries a 4-7 year blended bourbon in Yellowstone.

People seem to like MMA stories so each week we are now throwing in some from our past. This week David talks about getting scammed by a fan to get in as media for a big event back in the day.

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On this week's episode, we discuss Gary's surgery and announce our next live show. David also drinks some TX Bourbon as well as a special Blue Heron Octoberfest that he got in his box from Rivalry Brews.

David starts off this week drinking TX Bourbon from Firestone & Robinson Distillery in Ft. Worth. The distiller wrote a book called The Terroir of Whiskey, which David read. TX Bourbon is definitely a unique tasting bourbon, and David can't quite put his nose on the exact taste.

In the beer segment, David drinks Blue Heron's Oktoberfest, and talks about his love of Oktoberfest beers in general.

We chat about the crazy growth of non-alcoholic beer, and specifically craft non-alcoholic beer, which grew 102% over the latest 52 weeks ending August 20. Is NA beer becoming a thing?

We also talk about Ohio Pint Day, which is Sept. 27. You can get a special glass from participating breweries all across the state of Ohio.

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This week we start off chatting about Oktoberfest while David drinks Heaven Hill White Label as well as Warped Wing 10 TON S'Mores. It's Gary's birthday week and David has a present for him. Also listen in to how you can get a present for our special birthday month from one of our sponsors.

We talk about how McDonald's is going to start offering adult happy meals, and our history with the toys from the meals. We also discuss how the state of Kentucky has once again set records for the number of bourbon barrels that are filled in the state.

In the MMA story portion of the podcast, we discuss how our friends over at 247 FC built their own podcast studio, and hint at plans for us to maybe go commandeer it for ourselves in the next few months. We also tell some of our favorite stories from the Pittsburgh MMA scene.

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Big time of year as Buffalo Trace is doubling down as the 20th anniversary of there partnership with the Van Winkle Family and they have released the 2022 Van Winkle Collection as well as a collaboration with Sierra Nevada to have Bigfoot Beer featuring E.H. Taylor.

David was out of beer and instead of cracking open the Truly in the fridge he ventured out to get a Chicago based offering in Revolution Brewing's Caramel Crisp. Fits the theme of the season and hit the spot.

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David has graced the podcast with his presence after what seems like a month vacation following his birthday. He hit his 500th brewery milestone while travelling to Wisconsin. While he was there he picked up a bottle of New Glarus Staghorn and gives it a try this week on the podcast.

Prior to the big road trip Mr. McKinney hit up Lexington, KY for a trio of breweries and a distillery tour.

High notes this week are the release of a couple silly offerings. Arby's is coming out with a bourbon. Will it be any good? Dr. Pepper is coming to shelves with a bourbon flavored soda but sadly, no bourbon at all in it.

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Hey hey. A fun week as always but never a bad time when you start with laughter. It's a bourbon news heavy episode but we still sneak in that craft beer flair.

David made a beer trade to get himself some Michigan brew from the UP. This week he tries Mykiss IPA from Marquette Michigan's Blackrocks Brewery. So far it's safe to say David has not tried something in the beer category on this show that he doesn't like.

Gary tests his newly sleeved stomach with a throwback to his 40th birthday as Peerless Small Batch was the fans choice. Turns out it is still good and still a great story from one of Kentucky's oldest bourbon brands.

Forget buying friends and family Christmas gifts because Buffalo Trace just dropped their annual Antique lineup. It's gonna set you back a pretty penny but there is a return to the list that people will love.

Want to get away? Matthew McConaughey's creation with Longbranch is teaming up for a immersive retreat that may appeal to some.

NOVEMBER 14th WE ARE LIVE AT Fretboard Brewing. Get a babysitter and join us.

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This week we recorded a live episode at Fretboard Brewing in Blue Ash, Ohio. If you couldn't make it out we have the replay available for you here.

David helped pick out a beer for Gary, and he ended up with a 12% bourbon-barrel aged Cool Meditation. David drinks not one, but two beers - first he has Campfire and Rain smoked amber lager and then Dunkel No. 9 dark lager.

We chat about our drinking journey over the past few years, because Fretboard just celebrated their five-year anniversary.

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We're back in the studio this week and Gary tries a blinded bourbon from David, which ends up being Northside Distilling Bust a Crust bourbon. David also tastes The Undertaker from The Phoenix Brewing Company.

Gary says he really likes the nose and the long Kentucky hug offered up by Northside Distilling's Single Barrel Bust a Crust special edition bourbon. David talks about his trip to Phoenix Brewing and how he enjoyed the former funeral home and mortuary and he brought back a few beers, including an imperial rye IPA called The Undertaker that he really enjoyed.

In this week's news, we talk about Rich Fiero, co-owner of Atrevida Brewing in Colorado Springs, who took down a mass shooter at a nightclub over the weekend. Rich is a true hero and we raise a glass to him.

Gamer Dr DisRespect is also releasing his own Black Steel Bourbon, and Gary explains to David exactly who that is. At the end of the show we talk about Quatar banning beer sales at the World Cup, and Budweiser came up with a creative way to unload the beer it had planned to sell during the games.

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Christmas is upon us but before we dive into the season we prepare with some new beer and bourbon. David gets a Imperial Coffee Porter with toasted coconut in Esoteric's Peeble's Advent. It was a dark beer that hit the right notes in this winter season.

Gary tries his second blind tasting provided by Mr. McKinney and doesn't hate TX Bourbon and found some good things to say about it.

This week we discuss Alex Jones releasing Conspiracy, a properly titled bourbon as well as some bourbons you can find anywhere that are worth the price.

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Happy New Year to you and just know we appreciate all the support. David has once again committed to dry January but that doesn't mean he can't drink beer. Just beer with no alcohol, you know like going to McDonald's for a salad. This week he tries a selection from our new sponsor Athletic Brewing and the Dave’s American Dark looks like a beer and tastes like one too.

In the finale of the blind testing, Gary has some fine Yellowstone bourbon. It was a shocker how good it was.

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Beer prices are up and the stock market is down or whatever the song says right. This week we discuss a failed promo that copied from the great Willy Wonka (or Michael Scott depending on how old you are). David has successfully made it through half of dry January and has only drank his mouthwash twice.

A fun light non-alcoholic beer was on tap this week as David went with Untitled Art's Non-Alcoholic Watermelon Gose. It was that hit of refreshment without the alcohol that kept him on pace to finish the month strong.

A Kroger bottle pick Knob Creek Single Barrel , Small Batch was tried not once but twice (we totally redid this episode). Gary being the astute observer did fail to see that this was 120 proof and while being full of flavor was not agreeable with his sensitive tastes.

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Episode 121 is hot off the presses, and we keep things rolling on Dry January with Athletic Cerveza Atletica while Gary revisits Elijah Craig Small Batch that he originally had on Episode 10.

In legal news, a bunch of bourbon was seized from Justin's House of Bourbon in Kentucky by the ABC.

Is craft beer going through a mid-life crisis? It seems that way as major brands like New Belgium's Fat Tire, Rogue's Dead Guy, and Bell's Two Hearted all recently received updates or line extensions.

It's Super Bowl ad time, and this year Molson Coors is pitting its two biggest brands against one another as Miller Lite and Coors Light are vying for limelight in a new ad campaign.

Craft beer continues to grow in the Cincinnati region, and the newest trend is breweries opening second or even third locations. The latest to announce an additional space was Sonder Brewing, which will open the Sonder Taphaus & Kitchen in West Chester later this year. That marks at least seven area existing breweries that have plans to open new locations this year.

In the continued blurring of lines between alcoholic beverage products and established brands, Bojangles is teaming up with Appalachian Mountain Brewery to launch a hard sweet tea this year.

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Dry January is coming to a close, but David has one more NA beer to drink, and he goes with Deschutes Black Butte Non-Alcoholic. Gary tries something other than bourbon this week, as a listener was kind enough to provide him with some TX Blended Whiskey after he blind tasted TX Bourbon on Episode 118.

Deschutes Black Butte Non-Alcoholic is one of the highest rated NA beers on Untappd, and David said that you know it's good if Deschutes is putting the name and reputation of their highest-selling beer on the label. It's a dark pour and holds up well to the original, which David tried on the show during Flagship February last year.

TX Blended Whiskey has notes of vanilla, pear, and is slightly sweet on the nose. The palate is honey butter, banana, and caramel, and the finish is long and smooth with no burn. It won best American craft whiskey at the San Francisco World Sprits Competition in 2013.

We also chat about this being a big weekend in the NFL with both of our teams having a shot to square off in the Super Bowl. Speaking of the Super Bowl, Anheuser-Busch is switching up its advertising plan this year, with commercials coming for Bud Light, Michelob Ultra, and Busch Light. Spirits will also be featured for the first time with Crown Royal and Remy Martin cognac.

Craft breweries in Cincinnati are getting in on Ohio sports betting, as both Rhinegeist and Taft's have recently added sportsbook partners. Fireball is getting sued for selling mini bottles that don't contain whiskey.

You can also watch the full episode of the podcast on YouTube.

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This week David is back to drinking as he cracks open a schwarzbier and tries Grainworks Luke I Am Your Lager for the first time. Gary has Penelope Bourbon which is out of New Jersey

The winter is the perfect time for schwarzbiers, and the Grainworks option is black as space, but surprisingly smooth on the palate. It's clean and smooth, with a touch of chocolate.

We asked ChatGPT to provide a description of our podcast, and what it came up with was very close to reality. We will now be known as The Pour Squad.

In news this week, Samuel Adams has decided to remaster its iconic Boston Lager, announcing a new direction for the legendary beer with a Super Bowl commercial.

Kentucky's Braxton Brewing also has their eyes on expansion, as they have decided to spin off their most popular beer to create Garage Beer Co. to help the brand grow beyond its current market.

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We’re back and it’s recharge week as Gary drinks Basil Hayden Red Wine Cask Finish bourbon while David has a collaboration from Streetside and Thin Man Brewery called Na Zdravi.

Basil Hayden Red Wine Cask finish is a special release bourbon partially aged in California red wine casks. It’s light at 80 proof and has the taste of sweet ambrosia with a warm, crisp finish.

Na Zdravi is a Czech dark lager that is rich on the palate, and is full-bodied and roasty.

In news this week, we talk about Oregon officials losing their jobs after keeping bottles of Pappy Van Winkle for themselves, and Cheerwine teaming up with a North Carolina brewery to release a beer version of their popular soft drink.

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This week Gary drinks a bourbon from Uncle Mike's private stash, and let's just say that the 131 proof Stagg Jr. Batch 18 almost breaks him. David also drinks a higher ABV beer as he cracks open Land-Grant's We Should Start a Podcast.

Stagg Jr. might be the son of George T. Stagg bourbon, but it packs a punch. It's unfiltered and uncut, and it ages for nearly a decade. And it's not for the faint of heart. Some say that the bold character is reminiscent of Mr. Stagg himself.

Land-Grant Brewing in Columbus always puts out some unique beers, and this week David tries their We Should Start A Podcast Double IPA. It's packed with citra, strata, and Columbus hops and comes in at a heft 8%. It's dank, fruity, and smooth. The guys from Land-Grant also have their own podcast, called Beers With the Brewers.

This week we also chat about Athletic Brewing and Super Coffee teaming up for the world's first non-alcoholic pre-workout brew, breweries using ChatGPT to write beer recipes, and discuss whether the bourbon industry in Kentucky deserves a tax break.

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We are back this week as David dives into a bourbon-barrel aged beer in Lagunitas Willettized while Gary takes a break from drinking, but tells us about having plenty of bourbon on his trip to Nashville over the weekend.

Lagunitas Willettized is a barrel-aged imperial coffee stout that clocks in at over 13% ABV. After Willett Distillery uses their barrels for bourbon and rye, Lagunitas puts their beer in them and what comes out has strong notes of bourbon, coffee, and chocolate.

Gary discusses his weekend trip to Nashville where he got to try Weller's Craft Your Perfect Bourbon, and other debaucherous things.

In news this week, we chat about whether Anheuser Busch is losing faith in their craft beer portfolio, as well as consumers being confused about whether there is beer in their Bud Light Seltzer.

In new products, apparently Sunny D Vodka Seltzer is a thing now, while Jim Beam has released their ready-to-drink Kentucky coolers line.

And finally, we discuss whether we would buy a $50,000 bottle of whiskey, as Highland Park has released their 54-year-old scotch.

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We're back this week as Gary gets back into drinking with Blue Run Reflection 1 from Castle & Key while David cracks open Yuzu Blend #1 from Side Project.

Blue Run Reflection 1 Straight Bourbon comes in at 95 proof and is aged at least 4 years. It also is on the higher end of bourbon, retailing around $100 per bottle. It was released in April 2022, and is meant to be a gentle and sipping bourbon, and Gary definitely found it to be very gentle.

Missouri recently took home the crown in the Brewery Travels Beer State Madness bracket, so David celebrated by drinking a beer he picked up on a trip to St. Louis a couple of years ago. Yuzu Blend #1 from Side Project is lighter at 5% and has a strong citrus nose and taste. There's also a tiny bit of funk that you get on the back end.

There's also a lot in the news this week:

White Claw Launches Vodka Line

Cocaine Cat: Wild cat found in Cincinnati tests positive for cocaine

AMERICANS SPEND OVER $14 BILLION DRUNK SHOPPING

‘Special Bottle of Bourbon That I’m Proud to Put My Stamp On’: What We Know About Stephen Curry’s Upcoming Whiskey

‘Passion Project’: Actor Nicolas Cage Reportedly Preparing to Launch Bourbon Brand

We talk about all of these as well as Taylor Swift tickets, our top sports broadcasters, and more.

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This week we have a doozy of a show for you as Gary drinks Woodford Reserve Wheat Whiskey while David has Christian Moerlein Lager.

Woodford Reserve Wheat Whiskey has wheat as the dominant grain, making up 52% of the mash bill. It also has malt, corn, and rye, and boasts fruit and floral flavors. It comes in at 90 proof and has a spicy palate with a dry finish.

Christian Moerlein Lager is a traditional lager brewed with malted barley, noble hops and pure water true to the German reinheitsgebot. David tells about the new owners of the Moerlein brand and how they are reviving not only that brand, but also Little Kings and Hudepohl and also renovating three historic breweries in Cincinnati.

It's also a busy news week and we cover all of the following stories:

Endeavor’s UFC, WWE to Merge; Ari Emanuel to Serve as CEO, Vince McMahon as Executive Chair

Phase-out of Kentucky's bourbon barrel tax protects funding for schools, fire districts

Is this new app the Airbnb of bourbon? How The Kentucky Hug wants to change bourbon tourism

Going to The Masters This Year? Fireball Will Pay You $1,000 to Show Up to Augusta Wearing a Red, Fireball-Themed Jacket

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We’re back after a short break as David drinks Rhinegiest Hustle while Gary tries a Happy Dad Seltzer in fruit punch flavor.

David talks about baseball starting a few weeks ago, and how Cincinnati has an abundance of baseball-themed beers. One such beer is Rhinegiest Hustle, an 6% IPA with notes of citrus, peach, tangerine, and mango.

In keeping with the baseball talk, we chat about how MLB teams are extending beer sales longer due to the new pitch clock shortening games.

We also talk about a famous Kentucky priest releasing an extremely rare barrel pick from Willett, and how two bottles are already reserved for the pope and Shaq. We also try to decide if we can think of two more famous people than those two.

We also debut the new hit game show “bourbon or baby food” where David reads a description and Gary tries to decide if it describes bourbon (or whiskey) or baby food.

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We're back on our normal game this week as David drinks Perennial Intentionally Indulgent and Gary revisits an old favorite in Evan Williams Single Barrel.

The 2022 version of Intentionally Indulgent from St. Louis' Perennial Artisan Ales is an Imperial Stout with tiramisu inspired ingredients including vanilla, Sump coffee, and decadent chocolate sauce and brewed in collaboration with 2nd Shift Brewery.

Evan Williams Single Barrel Vintage from Heaven Hill Distillery is 7-8 years old and comes in at 86 proof.

We also discuss the new list of the top 50 craft breweries by volume that was released by the Brewers Association, and this year featured a few surprises. The top five were all the same from last year, but fast-growing non-alcoholic craft brewery Athletic Brewing jumped 14 spots from 27th to 13th. Bell's is no longer ranked after being purchased last year by Lion/Kirin, and Cincinnati's Rhinegiest moved up five spots from 28th to 23rd. Craft beer gained share of the overall beer market from 13.1 to 13.2% but the overall beer market shrank by 3%. There were also 549 new brewery openings and 319 closings.

There's also news this week that the bourbon industry could be worth $12.8 billion by 2031, up from $7.8 billion in 2021.

And in a story that we discussed just to say the name of the bourbon is that Furman University released their own private label bourbon called FU All The Time.

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What do you do when you have time and resources as a young man, you run a marathon like David McKinney. This week we talk about how Mother Nature tried to sabotage him but he persevered and came out with a new personal best. Gary was in Dallas and got no activity other than talking alot.

A life goal would be having so much beer delivered to your house that the government thought you were selling it. Turns out that's exactly what happened to Dale Earnhardt Jr. back in the day.

Will Oak run out for the bourbon industry? They are burning through some wood for sure.

One of us is making a stop in Maui next week, You decide who that is.

David stays local this seek with Esoteric's Celestial, a pale ale that just hits the spot. Gary went to the archives to sip on one of his favorites , Larceny. The wheated bourbon also hits the spot.

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This week was a refresher as David returns from his vacation with a new thirst for tropical beer. This week he had the imperial fruited sour Guard Shack by Atrium Brewing. Gary was also feeling tropical so he had the local staple of a fruit punch flavored Four Loko.

The power house band Rush is one of the latest groups of entertainers to endorse a beer. Read the story here.

Netflix and Athletic Brewing are teaming up for a partnership in beer releases. If you're a fan of The Witcher , their first offering may be of some interest.

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We missed you. All of you. This week we just get together to talk about life happenings including a trip to Disney and a hernia

David enjoys some of our friend's at Fretboard Brewing's summer special , Arlo. Arlo is an Amber Lager that seems to hit the spot. David also started the party with a pour of Buffalo Trace's Benchmark Top Floor. A cheap yet tasty pour for all occassions.

Gary had to get the refreshing Mt. Dew seltzer. Original, Watermelon and Baja Blast were sampled. As an avid fan of Dew, you'll be surprised at what he liked.

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Should we go to an Offspring concert. Maybe that's the main takeaway this week. Listen, we start talking about 2020 movies and Covid but we do drink and Gary gets drunk

David has North Coast's Old Stock Ale and he's not as complimentary as he usually is. It's beer though so he powers through.

Gary had a little virus the first time he tried this bourbon but how do you go wrong with Old Forester. This week he has a generous sample of 1870 90 proof and it goes off the rails.

Is Morgan Wallen good?

Hooters has some whiskey. Does it taste good? Who is to say.

Steph Curry is a man who drinks bourbon that is reasonably priced but it's his own so try it. We haven't .

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This week we talk about Gary's 20th wedding anniversary and his trip to Red River Gorge, Cedar Point has a new/old roller coaster, and Heaven Hill filling their 10 millionth barrel.

Gary drinks Angel's Envy and David cracks open a Peach Tea Berliner from Branch & Bone. We also pair songs for our playlist with our drinks for the first time.

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With fresh breath and renewed drive we knock out another session that we are proud of. It's been a minute so allow us to go all over the board to discuss everything from Kings Island, the one chip challenge and eventually we make our picks for the Super Bowl this year.

Kings Island is upgrading with a new and improved kids area and rollercoaster for the upcoming season. Snoopy is on full display. Here's the rundown.

A couple of old men are promoting things. Imagine that. Ric Flair has an energy drink and Joe Montana has some whiskey to sell you at a wild price.

What goes well with Fireball? Quirky cards for the NFL season.

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David spent the day drinking around Cincy before coming home to sample some Northern Row Schwester Festbier. Gary went with some Bardstown Bourbon Fusion Series and had flashbacks of the first time he tried it.

Speaking of Bardstown Bourbon, they've teamed up with Goose Island for a special pairing. Check out the news here.

Bell's Brewery makes Oberon year-round with the unveiling of Oberon Eclipse

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Its us. Your boys who drink. This week we revisit a bourbon in a fancy bottle, Old Fitzgerald Bottled in Bond. It's spooky season and this bourbon scares up some good sensation.

David hits up a Kentucky brew house as he downs some Opera Cream Stout from Braxton Brewing Company.

News, jokes and all that this week so if you feel inclined give us a share and tell your friends.

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This week David is back from Italy (and Dallas) and he talks about his trip there, as well as his newfound love for Italian food, coffee, and wine. He drinks a Full Disclosure from Nine Giant while Gary breaks out the Jim Beam Devil's Cut once again.

There are also plenty of topics and shenanigans, and here are the news stories we cover this week:

Microchip in Buffalo Trace to fight counterfeits

Jim Beam Is Releasing These 3 Rare 17-Year-Old Bourbons in a Sampler Pack

Jean-Claude Van Damme, aka ‘The Muscles From Brussels’, Launches Irish Whiskey Brand

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This week we're back as David drinks Streetside Friendship Bracelet and Gary breaks out a new bottle in Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel.

Streetside Friendship Bracelet is a Taylor Swift themed beer that is an 8% West Coast IPA that the Cincinnati brewery brewed in collaboration with their friends from Columbus in Derive Brewing and Forbidden Root.

Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel is twice barreled for added complexity. Toasted Barrel takes their award-winning Small Batch Bourbon to new heights. After it's fully matured, they finish this Bourbon in a second, custom toasted new oak barrel, where it’s left to develop even more sweet oak flavor.

In addition to those drinks, we also chat about these news stories:

• Ohio Valley Wrestling featured in “Wrestlers” show on Netflix
• Guy Fieri Releases Flavortown Spiked Fruit Punch — and We Tried It
• Six Flags and Cedar Fair are merging

Gary and David also talk about the cheating scandal at Michigan, and more.

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Fun times as we start celebrating Thanksgiving early. David samples a sweet potato pie offering from Against The Grain with their Bo and Luke. If you didn't know that's a reference from Dukes of Hazzard,a show you may or may not of heard from.

The sexiest athletes list from People came out and David proclaims to be able to validate their claims. How? Who's to say.

Gary dips back into an old favorite with Heaven Hill's Henry McKenna 10 year old bottled in bond.

Goose Island's Bourbon County Stout list has dropped so we review that.

Enjoy

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This week we start off the rails. Jack Harlow, Dolly Parton and Christmas theme songs are on deck.

David has a Christmas themed beer, a mix of spruce and hops that is What a Beaut from Cinderlands. The theming paid homage to the classic Christmas Vacation movie which happened to be where David drew inspiration for his song this week, said movie's theme track.

Gary has some Jim Beam Black Extra Aged. That extra char, extra aging is just up his alley and was a hit.

There were Pappy pours at cost on Black Friday, the downfall of some craft breweries and of course some football talk.

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Drink with us this week to get ready for those holiday parties, dinners or whatever reason you can think of.

David goes on a journey to taste test some local light lagers. Four of them to be exact. If you wonder what happened to the ending of the show we are gonna blame it on his chugging of said beers.

Gary goes with DSP-KY-10 issued Green River Wheated Bourbon from Owensboro. It'll warm you up in these cold times.

Thanks to everyone for making this an amazing year!

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Hey its us. Back in 2024 approaching our 4 year anniversary. We are still friends. Very nice.

David is booze free for Dry January but is having some Urban Artifact NA selections. Fruity and refreshing on a cold night. Urban Artifact can't miss and these are proof.

Gary has a wheated bourbon from Owensboro, strangely similar to last episodes, down the the distillery number. Anyway, KY 10 is on tap. It's ok. It'll get you drunk.

Football talk, strange spirt releases and more this week.

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Hi. All of you, hello. This week is chill. Chill with us.

Dry January rolls on and David halted his cravings this week with Sierra Nevada 's Trail Pass Golden. It didn't get him drunk but it might have settled his taste for some beer.

Gary just had his go to in Old Forester, the flagship bottle that won't break the bank but will have you feeling great.

A distillery coming to Eastern KY? A big 144 million dollar investment for the spirits from Eastern Light Distilling gets us excited for what's to come.

Due date, brew date! Enjoy some NA beer for 9 months while waiting on your newborn. Columbian fighters turn brewers, more money on distilleries, Drizzly goes bye-bye.

All that and a bag of chips this week. Enjoy

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Listen, we had fun. That's all that matters. Sit back and ride the waves with us.

Creed sold out Riverbend. The iconic , possibly top 3, band of all time is back and at least Gary is here for it.

Woodford Reserve did us dirty with the announcement of the Double Double Oak release.

'Simpsons'-themed Moe's Pop Up Bar coming to Cincinnati. Here's when

The Emerald Isle Becomes Most Expensive Whiskey Ever Sold

We go off the rails and revisit our old days of MMA podcasting.

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We're back with our Super Bowl preview while David drinks both Tripping Animals Keagan and Jack Daniel's.

Tripping Animals Keagan is Light bodied, subtle biscuits & honey under some floral hops. Clean & easy drinking, minimal lacing, virtually zero retention. The beer is also a collaboration with Center for Great Apes.

Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 is made with the finest grains, pristine water from the Cave Spring Hollow, and mellowed drop-by-drop through sugar maple charcoal. We proudly age in new, handcrafted white oak barrels, the same way we’ve been doing for more than 150 years.

We also chat about these news stories:

• Hot Wing Sauce Hard Seltzer Now Exists
• Por Osos: Bert Kreischer And Tom Segura Unleash Premium Vodka Brand With Drip MFG And Mexcor Distribution
• Distillers announce major growth in Kentucky bourbon industry
• The Glenlivet Marks 200th Anniversary With ‘Category-First Innovation’ Appealing to Bourbon, Scotch and Rum Drinkers
• Every Old Forester Bourbon, Ranked
• 9 Ideal Beers for Your Super Bowl Party

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Welcome back to the nonsense. This week David A. McKinney tries a new beer, a weird offering maybe, in Perennial Artisan Ales , ESB. Bitter to the brim or something like that.

Gary casually sips and old favorite in Basil Hayden Subtle Smoke and pontificates on how he feels about the current state of bourbon.

Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg finally come out with a RTD version of Gin and Juice. Turns out that David was just a mere toddler when that banger dropped on the world.

Tennessee, which may in fact be good for nothing, is trying to ban cold beer sales. W T F

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We survived the Facebook outage of 2024. That means go find us and like the page. This week we gear up and look ahead to St. Patrick's Day. David gets that good red beer in Conway’s Irish Ale. It takes him back to after prom getting a sixer of some Killians.

In a plot twist, Gary has Karrikin's Bourbon Lemonade. Should have been refreshing but you'll just have to hear him tell you how it is.

A new top bourbon was crowned by Barleycorn, whatever that is. Is it legit?

We shoot the breeze fill in the rest of the time with nonsense.

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Celebrate our 150th episode as David returns from Jamaica to tell us stories of laying on the beach and eating decent food.

The start of the baseball season is upon us so David gets inspired with Madtree's Rounding Third.

LL Cool J and Knob Creek pair up for a hip hop whiskey offering.

Pizza flavored beer.

March Madness

150 episodes, Pappy Van Winkle would have turned 150 and the 150th Kentucky Derby all this year. C'mon now.

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This week David drinks a beer named after himself, as we see what's good with Wandering Griffin David.

Gary is back from two work trips and talks about how he has become known as the Double Buffalo Trace guy.

We also talk about Bud Light partnering with Dustin Poirier and Dax Shepard releasing a new non-alcoholic beer brand.

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We're back after a short hiatus and David celebrates by drinking Belleflower Finch and Thistle.

David fell in love with Belleflower Brewing when he visited Portland, Maine, and was excited to see that they now distribute to Ohio. Belleflower Finch and Thistle is a dry hopped New England IPA, pouring pale golden hazy with aromas of big papaya, kiwi, pineapple, and stone fruit that will make you long for summer. The strong pale ale opens with flavors of grapefruit and other tropical citrus and stone fruit for a crispy taste that finishes with some light malt sweetness.

We chat about Gary's recent trips and Abby even makes a cameo. We also discuss the following news stories:

Historic distilling company Willow Run Bourbon to return to Cincinnati

Old Fitzgerald’s 25th Anniversary Bourbon Honors a Pivotal Time in Heaven Hill History

5 Underrated American Whiskey Brands You Need to Try in 2024

Brewers Association Top 50 Craft Breweries 2023

Braxton releases OKI Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale ahead of Kentucky Derby party this Saturday

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We're back this week with a new episode, and David drinks a beer that is a collaboration between two of his favorite breweries, as Brink and Fretboard came together to produce Electric Llama.

Brink and Fretboard Electric Llama is a Bavarian Style IPA. This Bavarian IPA is moderate strength India Pale Ale made uniquely Bavarian by the use of new varietal German hops. Late additions of Tettnang and Calista hops give this ale notes of intense fruit and berries.

Gary also tells us a great story about how he got a private tour of the location of JFK's assassination when he was in Dallas.

We also discuss the following news stories:

• BLUE MOON BEER DEBUTS BASEBALL ICE CREAM WITH A BUZZ
• Meet 'The Mulligan,' the PGA Championship's official bourbon cocktail
• Whiskey made with corn from the Field of Dreams is now available

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After an extended break, we're back. This week Gary breaks out the Traveller Whiskey, while David drinks Narrow Path Old Fashioned.

Traveller Whiskey is a collaboration between Grammy award winner Chris Stapleton and Buffalo Trace. The blended whiskey has complex aromas of vanilla, aged fruit and buttery shortbread rounded off by caramel and a touch of oak. The palate has just a touch of sweetness, followed by spice, toasted nut and oak flavors, with a robust finish. 

Narrow Path Old Fashioned is a beer inspired by the popular cocktail. It's an amber lager with blood orange peels, Luxardo cherries & bourbon soaked oak chips.

We also discuss the follow news stories:

Vintage Bourbon gets Virginians fired up

BT adds news EH Taylor Barrel Proof Rye

Jimmy Buffets Plane taken out of Universal Studios

Ohio Craft Brewer Assoc to tackle Franchise Law Reform

Hulk Hogan launches 'Real American Beer' lager brand in 4 states with 13 more planned

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It's the 4th of July and what pairs better with fireworks than drinking. Good combo we know.

This week we bring a third into the fold as Texas native Danny Ramon joins us to drink and talk about his days as a beer sherpa in Austin. Fun stories of the beer bus and some solid recommendations for a good time in the area.

A new distillery launches in Morehead, KY as they broke ground this week on Eastern Light Distilling, a $143 million dollar project in Eastern KY.

New Riff celebrates their 10 year anniversary with a limited beer and some cool new bottles.

A fun time was had by all.

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This week Gary talks about his trip to Asheville, NC where he dodged every single brewery but found his way to a nuclear sunburn. No bourbon to try but huge news as he was selected for the Sazerac SBS, so the boys are getting a barrel of EH Taylor Jr Single Barrel in the future. Stay tuned for news on that.

David enjoyed a 32 ounce selection of Broadview Brewing Covered In Chrome. He had just visited that spot as well and had nothing but good things to say.

Bud Light slips down the list of beer brands.

One local brewery plays Michael Phelps and brings home several golds at the US Open Beer Championships.

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It's the end of July, so that means it's Oktoberfest season. But David isn't ready to drink one just yet, so he drinks Urban Roots Nothing is Certain, which he got from our new sponsor Beer Drop. Gary breaks out the Old Forester 86.

Urban Roots Nothing is Certain is a black lager with an ominous can. It pours dark as night, and has a nice roasty backbone with a smooth finish.

We also chat about one of our favorite stories of the year: Goose Island Bourbon County Brand Stout variants are announced. We are a little underwhelmed with the offerings this year - maybe it's a down year after they went all out for the 30th anniversary last year?

We also chat about craft beer declining in the first half of 2024 and why that may be, and Larceny gets a rebrand.

• Goose Island announces 2024 Bourbon County Stout variants
• Craft beer declines in first half of 2024
• Heaven Hill Revamps Larceny Packaging, Launches Campaign Inspired by the Mischievous Antics of a Bourbon Legend

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rman beer and upcoming Oktoberfest activities.

Dunkes Bier is a German Style Pilsner made from the authentic, 188-years old, Schönberger family recipe from Millstadt’s Sister City, Gross-Bieberau, Germany founded in 787.

In their ancient Odenwälder dialect, “Dunkes” is a friendly word for a person from Gross-Bieberau. Schönberger bierbraurie was founded in 1835 but closed it many years ago.

We named this beer in honor of that deep tradition as Millstadt was founded in 1836 about the time ancestors of many current Millstadt residents immigrated here from Gross-Bieberau.

We brew Dunkes Bier to preserve the cultural bier heritage of Gross-Bieberau and honor our own ancestry.

We also give our NFL preview, and Gary talks about his flag football coaching debut. David talks about his trip to Second Sight Spirits and going to 3 concerts in 3 weeks, and more.

The news stories we talk about this week are:

• Bud Light Kicks Off 2024 NFL Season Beer Campaign With Peyton Manning
• Deftones Announce Latest Craft Beer Collab With Belching Beaver
• The Allman Brothers Band Strums up Peach Wood-Finished Whiskey in Collaboration With Three Chord Bourbon
• Allman Brothers Guitarist Derek Trucks Teases Bourbon Collectors With Launch of ‘Ass Pocket Whiskey’

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This week we chat about Oktoberfest, while David drinks Esoteric Oktoberfest. You'll be hearing a lot more about Oktoberfest from us in the next few weeks.

Esoteric Oktoberfest is a 5.9% Festbier style lager and was released as part of their German beer mix pack along with a Pilsner, Dunkel, and Kolsch.

We also talk about the following news stories:

10 Best Off-The-Beaten-Path US Beer Cities

Tilray lays off 10 Barrel Brewing’s entire Innovation Brewing Team

Country Musician Dierks Bentley Ventures Into Whiskey With Debut of ROW 94 Bourbon

Beyoncé Toasts Birthday With Official Launch of SirDavis Rye Whisky — Here’s Where You Can Buy It

Bottle Raiders Launches Ultimate App for Spirits Enthusiasts

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We're back with another episode, and this week Gary breaks out the Old Forester Statesman to celebrate his retirement while David comes through on his promise to drink pumpkin beers with Urban Artifact Jack.

Old Forester Statesman is a 95 proof bourbon crafted from hand-selected casks of Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky, featuring bold flavors of pepper, cinnamon, citrus, and spice. Originally released as a tie-in with the movie “Kingsman: The Golden Circle,” it has since become a permanent offering.

Urban Artifact Jack is an American Fruit Tart with a 7.7% ABV, packed with real pumpkin and pie spices. This medium amber beer offers a delightful blend of seasonal flavors, making it a standout choice for fall.

We also discuss Gary's retirement, David getting back-to-back VIP experiences, and Ohio Craft Beer proposing a state license plate.

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We're back this week for Episode 161 and David keeps his promise to drink a second pumpkin beer on the show as he breaks out Schlafly's Pumpkin Ale.

Schlafly Pumpkin Ale is a seasonal offering from Schlafly Beer in St. Louis, Missouri. It's brewed with pumpkin in the wort and then fall spices like cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg are added. The beer is one of the favorite pumpkin beers and has even won a silver medal at the Great American Beer Festival.

We also chat about the following news stories:

A Samuel Adams Beer Promotion From Beyond The Grave!

How a Beloved Craft Beer Inspired an ‘Arrogant’ New Whiskey

WhistlePig Just Dropped a Whiskey in Collaboration With an F1 Racing Team — and Bet Nearly $2M on its Odds to Win This Season

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We're back with Episode 162 and we preview Gary's upcoming retirement party while Gary cracks open his newly acquired Old Forester Single Barrel Barrel Proof while David enjoys Boulevard Barrel-Aged Baltic Porter.

Old Forester Single Barrel Barrel Proof clocks in at almost 130 proof and is distilling in honor of Old Forester founder George Garvin Brown.

Boulevard Barrel-Aged Baltic Porter is aged in red wine and bourbon barrels and clocks in at 11.5%. The beer is available exclusively in their 2024 Fall Barrel-Aged Mix Pack.

We also discuss Gary's upcoming retirement party, make a bet on this weekend's Eagles-Bengals game, David tells a story about his uncle at the marathon, and Gary reviews Mount Sterling Court Days.

We also discuss The Mount Rushmore of Craft Breweries, According to 8 Beer Experts.

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In Episode 163 of the Beers and Beards Podcast, hosts Gary and David are back with a fun and spirited episode. Gary takes a sip of the Eagle Rare 10 Year Bourbon, a Party Source store pick, while David ventures into the world of Urban Artifact Pickle, a unique gose brewed with cucumbers and dill.

The episode kicks off with a recap of their recent Eagles-Bengals bet, where David, unfortunately, lost and had to drink pickle juice as part of the wager. The hosts share their honest and humorous thoughts on their respective drinks, with Gary praising the smooth, complex flavors of the bourbon and David bravely enduring the pickle juice challenge while drinking Urban Artifact Pickle.

Listeners can expect lively banter, insightful beer and bourbon reviews, and a peek into the hosts’ personal lives. Whether you’re a bourbon aficionado or a craft beer enthusiast, this episode promises to entertain and inform. Don’t miss out on Gary and David’s unique take on these beverages and their ongoing bet saga.

Gary drinks Eagle Rare 10 Year and we also discuss the following news stories:

• Bad Ideas In Brewing – Corn Dog Mustard Beer
• New Guinness Beer Dynasty Saga For Netflix
• The Ultimate Guide to the 2024 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection
• The Smashing Pumpkins, Alice in Chains and Black Rebel Motorcycle Club Join Forces for Star-Studded Whiskey Collection

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A full, fun episode this week.

David drinks a selection from our friends Wooden Cask.. The dark and gorgeous Corruption hit the spot as the bourbon barrel aged stout looked as good as it taste.

Gary went with a gift, Woodford Reserve 121.2. The higher proof bourbon has been an acquired taste but this one seemed to be a winner.

David nearly gets into an altercation at a Bengals game while in California. Did he come out unscathed?

We detail our amazing , once in a lifetime opportunity at Buffalo Trace as we selected our barrel of Colonel E.H. Taylor.

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David has conquered dry January, well at least 3 weeks of it and is here to kick off Flagship February with Deschutes  Black Butte Porter. Gary was gifted some Old Forester 1870 and lets be clear, you can't go wrong with any Old Forester Bourbon.

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Flagship February was a hit and the winner gets their spot in David's glass. The tournament champion was  Perpetual IPA  and it get's its moment to shine. This whole episode is off the rails but quite entertaining.

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Post Super Bowl talk as well as a the usual off the rails conversations. David pops the top on some Madtree Psychopathy as Flagship February rolls on. Gary uncorks some Boone County Small Batch Bourbon.

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We have been looking forward to this challenge for awhile now. Our friend and supporter of the show Mike Tabor assembled 8 bourbons for us to taste however we wouldn't know what each of them were.  Here is our reaction and Mike joins us to unveil what we had actually tried!

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We play catch up with a ton of bourbon news as well as a celebration of David making it to his 400th brewery. He owns up to his part of the Super Bowl bet and downs some of Gary's low rated bourbon before sampling some Danger City Brown Ale by Phoenix Brewing Company in Mansfield.

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A fun new week as we hope everyone drank responsibly on St. Patrick's  Day. This week David gets a citrus blast from Birdfish's Snow Birdz and Gary has some Chattanooga Whiskey that David gifted him.

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This week we come out swinging with charity news involving a flight of Pappy Van Winkle, a new rollercoaster that ties into a local brewery and the best bourbon under $40.  David has Jackie O's Big Snail and Gary has some Kentucky bourbon from Bardstown Fusion Series #6.

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So much banter about nothing this week. Bourbon clubs and lawsuits lead the headlines as David drinks Listermann's Vanilla Schwarzbier and Gary has a sampling of 18th Street Distillery's 110 proof bourbon.

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Things may have took a turn. David was beer heavy in the news and Gary took that opportunity to drink bourbon. He reviewed Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style and David had a Master's inspired Divot from Sonder Brewing.

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You know it's a good time when you discover Colon Broom and consider the cleanse. This week we try Killer Brownie by Warped Wing and Green River Bourbon from Owensboro, KY. A little drinking and conversation is good for the soul right.

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We went to Nashville! Yes and we hit up some breweries that may or may not have killed the vibe.  David completed a blind taste test of some macro lagers with a shocking result. Tonight we both have some of Nashville's Southern Grist's Midnight Crisp that lands in the schwarzbier lager category.

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We took a week off and some of you still listened so we thought we'd go again. This week David gets the collaboration beer we all know we needed this season with Bitburger/Deschutes - Dry Hop’d Zwickl.  Uncle Mike comes in clutch with a fantastic selection of Basil Hayden Subtle Smoke!

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Switching it up this week Gary goes with a seltzer variety pack, Alani's Seltz on the Beach is out and all the flavors. David spent some time in Chicago and has some Off Color Brewing - Beer for Ball Games.

Join us for Episode 100 at Wooden Cask Brewery on May 25th from 6-8 PM!

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Well, if you wanted to hear all of Episode 100, you kind of had to be there. We did Episode 100 live at Wooden Cask Brewing Company, and the audio turned out pretty distorted. Nevertheless, we sat down once we were back home to chat about the episode, our milestone, and give you a little taste of what you missed.

Thanks to Randy Schiltz from Wooden Cast, Michael Amann from Adena Distributing, and Mitch from Beards and Bellies BBQ for joining us for Episode 100.

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We're still coming down from our great milestone Episode 100, but we're back in the saddle this week. This episode was very trying at times with David having all kinds of internet technical issues. But we fought through and bring you a shortened episode this week. David drinks some Belleflower The Awakening Place to make everything all right.

Our main topic this week is David's recent road trip, where he visited Hershey, Pennsylvania, Cooperstown, New York, and Portland, Maine. Along the way he got to visit multiple bucket list breweries like Troegs, Ommegang, and Allagash. We talk about bucket lists in general and what would be on Gary's bucket list.

Gary starts the episode talking about JJ Reddick's new podcast home and how he didn't own the rights to his podcast. From there, we talk about David staying in a treehouse on his road trip, we talk about how Miller Lite released some limited edition Beercoal for Memorial Day, and how much seltzer Gary is going to drink this summer.

David's beer this week is The Awakening Place, a Baltic Porter from Belleflower Brewing, which he visited on a brewery bike tour with Maine Brews Cruise in Portland.

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We're back at it and this week we're talking summer and vacations and more. With David set to take yet another vacation next week, we discuss his plans to visit Grand Rapids and the "beach" at Lake Michigan in Michigan City, Indiana.

We also discuss the Top 10 Booze Infused Getaways, and each of us have visited exactly one of them. We also discuss how Gary thought that Coldstone Creamery was a Caribbean delicacy.

Later on in the show we discuss the new George Carlin documentary, how David stumbled onto a table top board game convention, and little towns like Gary's home of Mt. Sterling having their first Pride Festivals. David even has one of his patented Joe Rogan rants.

In the news section, we discuss the new Strawberry Frosty from Wendy's, and talk about trying it together on next week's episode. Kentucky is starting a bourbon barrel task force, and Rivalry Brews has new beer boxes including beer & snacks boxes and best brewery beer boxes.

David's beer this week is Paradise from Masthead Brewing in Cleveland. This subtropical summer seasonal was carefully crafted with hand selected hops and just the right amount of sweet grapefruit to quench the thirst of IPA and easy drinking fruit beer lovers alike.

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We're back after a week off where David took vacation and Gary was on a work trip. This week's bourbon is Basil Hayden Toast and the beer is Rhinegiest Nines Are Wild.

In this episode, we start out talking about 4th of July and Gary of course has a funny fireworks story. We discuss the new Jack and Coke ready-to-drink cocktail, and Gary tells us about his new favorite energy drink.

Gary's trip to Memphis involved lots of bourbon and a gentleman getting very excited for the opportunity to buy lots of people rounds of Blanton's. Gary tells us about seeing the famous ducks at the Peabody Hotel, and how he nailed his presentation.

David went to Grand Rapids and Lake Michigan. In Grand Rapids he visited the New Holland Knickerbocker location, where he purchased some barrel-aged Dragon's Share Seltzer.

The big news item of the week is that Stone Brewing sold out to Sapporo, ending 25-plus years as an independent craft brewery. We discuss the sale and our podcast's fun history with Stone.

Gary drinks Basil Hayden Toast, and let's just say that he's a fan. Basil Hayden Toast features an entirely new brown rice mashbill and a secondary finish in toasted barrels. The result is a bourbon with less spice, and deepened notes of sweet caramel with a bright, light mouthfeel.

David drinks Nines Are Wild, a cold double IPA brewed to celebrate Rhinegeist's ninth anniversary.

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It's Independence Day so why not celebrate with a brand new episode from us! This week David has a collaboration effort with Three Tigers and Seventh Son called Boardies. Gary brings back some 1776 that he first tried on Episode 21.

David was out on assignment when he stumbled into Three Tigers Brewing and risked it all with a questionable parking job to get this weeks selection. It was a fruity rendition that hit all the right notes.

Gary is self admittedly a popsicle addict so when his wife brought home some Freeze a Rita's he had to try it for the show. He also brought back the James E Pepper 1776 that he first tried 2 years ago.

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Ok so the echo is something but you have to start somewhere. No agenda to kick things off just David McKinney and Gary Thomas talking about life in quarantine as general man to man conversation. Hope you enjoy

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This week is another chat among men about Bourbon and Beer. David walks us through some That's What She Said, a New England IPA from Tree House Brewing and Gary talks about Weller's, a wheat bourbon from the Buffalo Trace line. Glasses up!

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Big podcasting stuff in the news with Joe Rogan and the ladies from Barstool Sports all grabbing headlines so we talked about that. This week David cracked open Trinity of Oak, a partnership between Little Fish Brewing Company and Branch & Bones Ale. Listen up for that. Gary discusses a Lawrenceburg, KY staple in Four Roses bourbon.Grab a glass of whatever you prefer and enjoy. 

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This week David and Gary talk about the brewing industry in the time of this pandemic as well as the new Tennessee Bourbon marketed by Peyton Manning. David brings us Wave Maker by Fretboard Brewing which is a medium bodied light lager and Gary has some Basil Hayden's Bourbon.

Check out the new intro song by National Barks, have a drink and enjoy your week.

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Summer is upon us and what better season to enjoy some drinks. This week we discuss why we chose our selected genre of drink. This week David brings us a beer from Urban Artifact and Gary talks about bourbon reviews and a cornerstone of Buffalo Trace, Eagle Rare 10 year old. We also dig in to the news of a possible NBA season and Cody Garbrandt's return at UFC 250. 

Intro music by National Barks. Have a great week

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Summer-ish is here. Hot temperatures call for some good drinks. This week we fall back on a trusted name in bourbon, Jim Beam 7 year old. It's one of the most available and best selling bourbons in the world. Tasty beer this week as David looks at Dogfish Head Craft Brewery's 90 Minute IPA. David went outdoors like a sucker and talked about that. 

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Podcasting together for the first time, we sample Old Rip Van Winkle (Pappy) 10 year old bourbon and talk about how David actually obtained the bottle which is rare to run across in the retail world. We both drank some Cigar City Brewing  White Oak Jai Alai. Enjoy!

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 This week we talk about  Private Label drinks that go to major outlets for distribution. Turns out we think the bourbon selected for the week, StoneHammer, is a Kroger private label selection. The beer of the week was Rhinegeist's Mathlete. We talk about the powerhouse that is Rhinegeist and their footprint there in Ohio.

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This week we give a rundown of the top selling spirits during the pandemic. Spoiler alert, a vodka came in the top spot. Easy drinking beer was this week's selection as David brought us Trotwood Lime by Warped Wing beer in Dayton, Ohio. The bourbon rebounded strong this week with Duke Bourbon which comes from Owensboro, KY.

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Our first milestone, 10 episodes. This week our bourbon of choice is Elijah Craig from the Heaven Hill Distillery in Bardstown, KY. The brew of the week is Braxton Brewing's BBA Kentucky Mule. Feel free to also ask David about how lucky he is.Pay attention because there is a keyword for a giveaway that is happening on our social media.

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It's cocktail week. Instead of trying something new as far as a beer or bourbon we go with cocktails. David mixes up a blend of both beer and bourbon with his Bourbon Maple Fizz and Gary has a basic Bourbon Sour.Also we announce our giveaway winner. Drink up and enjoy!

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We had an amazing trip to Wooden Cask Brewing in Northern Kentucky, David enjoyed Batalla De Puebla and it just so happened to be Bourbon night so we both enjoyed some Blanton's bourbon as well as EH Taylor. We got home and the files were corrupted so this is a recap of our trip as well as some news. Once again thanks to Wooden Cask for their hospitality, go find them on social media and five them a follow.

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This week David puts on his brewer hat and tries his own Tiny House Brewing "Lake Vibes". We discuss some bourbon news and Gary gives his thoughts on Brown Forman's Woodford Reserve. 

Drink Responsibly

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This week we talk about bottles of bourbon in your boot and the return of the XFL. Beer of the week brought to you by Audible was Rhinegeist Season 7 as chosen by the fans on our social media. Also fan picked was Larceny bourbon, which turns out is fabulous. We announced the winner of our Beard Octane gift card giveaway and remember you can save 10 percent by using code BeersandBeards10.

Drink up but drink responsibly. 

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This week we are talking about all the great news like Buffalo Wild Wings and Buffalo Trace doing a deal for an exclusive bourbon as well as Goose Island dropping some bourbon barrel fire on Black Friday. David samples a Trappist Belgium beer and Gary has some Michters Small Batch Bourbon.

Enjoy!

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This week we ventured to Morehead, Kentucky to visit Sawstone Brewing where we sampled a few but David's pick for the week was their Kentucky Common. We went back and recorded the episode together and drank this week's Bourbon selection, an Ohio bourbon from Sycamore Distilling which was their Cask Edition Straight Bourbon.

This was a fun one so we hope you enjoy. Don't forget to drink up!

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Welcome back. This week we try a couple of popular selections that you can find anywhere in Maker’s Mark and Sierra Nevada Hazy Little Thing. New podcasts drop every Monday. Make sure to visit  MMAMcKinney for a list of all our selections as well as checking out Audible for a free trial on us and a 10% discount at Beard Octane, code BeersandBeards10.

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Welcome back Hope you had an amazing Labor Day. Is September too early for pumpkin beer? Not for David, as he tried Taft’s Frisch’s Pumpkin Pie Ale while Gary breaks out the Wild Turkey Longbranch. New podcasts drop every Monday. Make sure to visit  MMAMcKinney for a list of all our selections as well as checking out Audible for a free trial on us and a 10% discount at Beard Octane, code BeersandBeards10.

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Welcome back. This week we try Old Forester 86 Proof and March First Irish Red, the winenr of our fans pick contest to feature a Cincinnati brewery we haven't featured before. New podcasts drop every Monday. Make sure to visit  MMAMcKinney for a list of all our selections as well as checking out Audible for a free trial on us and a 10% discount at Beard Octane, code BeersandBeards10.

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Welcome back. This week we try Boulevard Manhattan Social Club and Bulleit. New podcasts drop every Monday. Make sure to visit  MMAMcKinney for a list of all our selections as well as checking out Audible for a free trial on us and a 10% discount at Beard Octane, code BeersandBeards10.

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Welcome back. This week we try James E. Pepper 1776 and Against the Grain Cellarless Keller. New podcasts drop every Monday. Make sure to visit  MMAMcKinney for a list of all our selections as well as checking out Audible for a free trial on us and a 10% discount at Beard Octane, code BeersandBeards10.

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This week we welcome in our first guests ever, National Barks. You hear them every week as the intro to the podcast but this week we talk to them about their new EP and they sit with us to enjoy some beer and bourbon.

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