Malt Couture

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Batch 247: Oktoberfest and Pumpkin Beers Sep 21, 2023

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It's the return of the Bottleshare as Stephen drinks and power ranks four Oktoberfest appropirate beers. Alex shares his top 5 pumpkin beers of all time and also gives a bonus top 5 video games for 2023. In the Beer News, Donald Trump's mugshot will be on a beer (or will it?), KFC releases a spiced rum made with their secret mix of 11 herbs and spices, and Sierra Nevada holds the "best contest for beer lovers" according to Forbes.

To get involved with the "Life" International Barleywine Collab, click the link for info about the recipe, BSG discount, and links to help raise awareness of colon cancer.

If you'd like to make a direct donation to help support Alex, head over to his GoFundMe.

For more info about colon cancer and to help support the fight against it check out the Colon Cancer Foundation.

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Batch 246: Woodshop and Masumoto Family Farm Peaches with Chris Quiroga Sep 08, 2023

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The founder of the underground-ish Bottleshare/Beer Festival and the keeper of Masumoto Family Farm peaches Chris Quiroga sits down in the Malt Seat to answer Stephen's burning questions about his journey through craft beer. Plus, Alex delievers the Beer News when he discusses the employees at Elysian Brewing unionizing and Russian River Brewing canning some crowd favorites.

Thanks to Cellarmaker Brewing for sponsoring this episode. You can follow them @CellarmakerBrewing on Instagram.

To get involved with the "Life" International Barleywine Collab, click the link for info about the recipe, BSG discount, and links to help raise awareness of colon cancer.

If you'd like to make a direct donation to help support Alex, head over to his GoFundMe.

For more info about colon cancer and to help support the fight against it check out the Colon Cancer Foundation.

Head to our Patreon for weekly exclusive content.

Get the Malt Couture Officially Licensed T-shirt.

Follow DontDrinkBeer on Instagram and Twitter.

Batch 245: Foodie Boyz™ Aug 24, 2023

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Alex and Stephen tag team this episode and talk about their recent food experiences. Alex talks about his experience at Addison, California's only 3-Michelin Star restaurant, while Stephen recaps eating his way through Portland. Alex returns to cover the Beer News and puts his lawyer hat on while discussing a lawsuit between Slice and Slash beer, Stephen then examines ABInBev's deal to sell 8 of their brands to Canadian cannabis company Tilray. Foodie Boyz™ never lose it. Foodie Boyz™ never chose this way. Foodie Boyz™ never close your eyes. Foodie Boyz™ always shine.

To get involved with the "Life" International Barleywine Collab, click the link for info about the recipe, BSG discount, and links to help raise awareness of colon cancer.

If you'd like to make a direct donation to help support Alex, head over to his GoFundMe.

For more info about colon cancer and to help support the fight against it check out the Colon Cancer Foundation.

Head to our Patreon for weekly exclusive content.

Get the Malt Couture Officially Licensed T-shirt.

Follow DontDrinkBeer on Instagram and Twitter.

Batch 244: DDB's Top 10 Beers of 2013 Aug 10, 2023

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Step back in time as Alex digs up an old review about his top 10 beers from 2013 plus the worst beer he had in 2013. The Malty Boyz™ also decide if they want to Goose It or Loose It with the 2023 Bourbon County line up. In the Beer News, Toppling Goliath hosts Ron DeSantis for a campaign stop and Tree House Brewing Company raffles off a $2,500 golf putter.

Thanks to Sante Adairius Rustic Ales for sponsoring this episode! Follow them on Instagram @RusticAles!

To get involved with the "Life" International Barleywine Collab, click the link for info about the recipe, BSG discount, and links to help raise awareness of colon cancer.

If you'd like to make a direct donation to help support Alex, head over to his GoFundMe.

For more info about colon cancer and to help support the fight against it check out the Colon Cancer Foundation.

Head to our Patreon for weekly exclusive content.

Get the Malt Couture Officially Licensed T-shirt.

Follow DontDrinkBeer on Instagram and Twitter.

Batch 243: Wine and Basketball with Devin Reed Jul 27, 2023

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In the second installment of The Malt Seat, sommelier, founder of 59Wines, and host of Wine and Culture LA, Devin Reed takes a seat and answers spicy questions about wine consulting for the big and small screen and working with top NBA and NFL players to fill their wine cellars. Plus, we get a special update from Alex when he Zoom's in with the rest of the Malt Boyz™. In the Beer News, Maui Brewing has a vermin issue and blames everyone but themselves and Anchor Brewing announces they'll be shuttering their doors… or will they?

If you'd like to make a direct donation to help support Alex, head over to his GoFundMe.

For more info about colon cancer and to help support the fight against it check out the Colon Cancer Foundation.

Head to our Patreon for weekly exclusive content.

Get the Malt Couture Officially Licensed T-shirt and DDB merch.

Follow DontDrinkBeer on Instagram and Twitter. Follow Malt Couture on Instagram.

Batch 242: Fear and Loathing at the Great American Beer Fest Jul 13, 2023

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For the first time ever it's a solo hosted episode with Stephen taking the reigns of an entire episode. He shares some never before told details about when the Malty Boyz™ went to the Great American Beer Fest 2019 and how the trip went down. In the Beer News, there's a new #1 selling beer in the US after Bud Light gets overtaken by Modelo, NASCAR beer prices go viral, and there's a french fry eating contest in Lubbock, Texas. Plus, an update for ol' DDB himself.

If you'd like to make a direct donation to help support Alex, head over to his GoFundMe.

For more info about colon cancer and to help support the fight against it check out the Colon Cancer Foundation.

Head to our Patreon for weekly exclusive content.

Get the Malt Couture Officially Licensed T-shirt and DDB merch.

Follow DontDrinkBeer on Instagram and Twitter. Follow Malt Couture on Instagram.

Batch 241: Hop Water and NA Beers with Doug Veliky Jun 29, 2023

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This episode introduces a new segment called The Malt Seat! Stephen sits down with @BeerAficionado himself, Doug Veliky, the mind behind Beer Crunchers and the Chief Marketing Officer at Revolution Brewing to discuss the hop water and NA beer trend. Then Doug's thrown into The Malt Seat to answer spicy questions about the Chicago beer and food scene, barleywine, and collecting ticket stubs. In the Beer News, Troy Aikman gets political with his beer brand after saying he wouldn't get political and Wisconsin updates some old, dumb beer laws with slightly less stupid beer laws.

Thanks to Side Project Brewing for sponsoring this episode. You can follow them @SideProjectBrew on Instagram. Head to their website to order beer. They're throwing a 10th anniversary party from Sept. 29th - Oct. 2nd so clear your calendars and drink that Chrome Hearts juice.

If you'd like to make a direct donation to help support Alex, head over to his GoFundMe.

For more info about colon cancer and to help support the fight against it check out the Colon Cancer Foundation.

Head to our Patreon for weekly exclusive content.

Get the Malt Couture Officially Licensed T-shirt.

Follow DontDrinkBeer on Instagram and Twitter.

Batch 240: "Life" International Barleywine Collab with Drew Pool Jun 15, 2023

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Stephen and Michael interview Drew Pool of Wren House Brewing about the "Life" International Barleywine collaboration to help fundraise for Alex and spread colon cancer awareness. They discuss where the recipe came about and how collaborations like this help facilitate conversations. In the Beer News, Christmas is cancelled after Anchor Brewing plans to end their national distribution and releasing their annual Christmas Ale, a distillery wants to send bourbon into space, and Fireball is set to release a barrel-aged variant in honor of Father's Day.

Thanks to Jackie O's for sponsoring this episode! Follow them on Instagram @JackieOsBrewery! Join them for their 5th annual Bwizzle Day taking place on June 24th for a full day of barleywines including a special collab with Pelican Brewing.

To get involved with the "Life" International Barleywine Collab, click the link for info about the recipe, BSG discount, and links to help raise awareness of colon cancer.

If you'd like to make a direct donation to help support Alex, head over to his GoFundMe.

For more info about colon cancer and to help support the fight against it check out the Colon Cancer Foundation.

Head to our Patreon for weekly exclusive content.

Get the Malt Couture Officially Licensed T-shirt.

Follow DontDrinkBeer on Instagram and Twitter.

Batch 239: The Whole Gang is All Back Together! May 18, 2023

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Michael returns to Malt Couture. That's good! Then Alex finds out he has cancer. That's bad. But you can support Alex through the links below. That's good! The Beer News features a story about Founder's second racial discrimination lawsuit. That's bad. But in Wisconsin, they're updating old dumb beer laws. That's good! To allow children to serve alcohol to adults.......... (That's bad.) Can we go listen to the episode now?

Thanks to Moonlight Brewing Co. for sponsoring this episode! Follow them on Instagram @MoonlightBrewing! Use code DDB15 for 15% off your order.

There are several ways to help support Alex Kidd and his family during his battle with cancer:

You can donate to his GoFundMe. Thanks Tom Maugeri for setting that up.

If brewers want to get involved there is a "LIFE" Internation Barleywine Collab that Drew Pool of Wren House is putting together. You can click the link to get all the updates about the collab and shared recipe.

For more info about colon cancer and to help support the fight against it check out the Colon Cancer Foundation.

Batch 238: One GigaBier, Please! May 04, 2023

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Tesla releases GigaBier, a pilsner inspired by the Cybertruck, that honors the traditions of Reinheitsgebot beer brewing and uses Cyberhops and features a glow-in-the-dark watermark! The Malty Boyz™ have gone ahead and offered $1000 to anyone who can send them a bottle. Also in the Beer News, Belgian officials destroy Miller High Life for calling themselves the "Champagne of Beer" and dusty shelf turds brewed 86 years ago for Edward VIII's coronation go on sale. In the BottleShare, Stephen breaks the zombie curse when he brings on Zombie Ice from 3 Floyd's.

Thanks to Masthead Brewing Company for sponsoring this episode! Follow them on Instagram @MastheadBrewing!

Head to our Patreon for weekly exclusive content.

Get the Malt Couture Officially Licensed T-shirt.

Follow DontDrinkBeer on Instagram and Twitter.

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