The Beerists Craft Beer Podcast

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The Beerists 41 - Podcasting from NMX in Las Vegas Jan 18, 2013

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In Vegas for the Podcast Awards at NMX, we recorded a show on the expo floor a couple of hours before the awards ceremony. We talk about our trip so far, try a terrible hefe, and Anastacia gets drenched in beer.

Hitachino Nest Red Rice AleStillwater of Love and RegretLagunitas SucksFirestone Walker Velvet MerlinJoseph James Weize Guy

Rankings:

JohnLagunitas SucksStillwater Of Love and RegretFirestone Walker Velvet MerlinHitachino Nest Red RiceJoseph James Weize Guy

GrantLagunitas SucksFirestone Walker Velvet MerlinStillwater Of Love and RegretHitachino Nest Red RiceJoseph James Weize Guy

AnastaciaLagunitas SucksFirestone Walker Velvet MerlinStillwater Of Love and RegretHitachino Nest Red RiceJoseph James Weize Guy

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The Beerists are: John Rubio, Anastacia Kelly, and Grant Davis.

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The Beerists Extra 3 - Sam Adams Winter Classics and TCHO Chocolate Jan 16, 2013

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Rubio and Anastaca, the Samuel Adams Winter Classics box, some chocolates TCHO picked to pair with them, and gluttony. And chocolate. Fuck yeah, chocolate.

Boston LagerWinter LagerWhite ChristmasHoliday PorterOld FezziwigChocolate Bock

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The Beerists 40 - Barrel Aged Imperial Stouts Jan 11, 2013

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Winter. Bourbon barrels. Put imperial stouts in 'em. Then put the resulting beers in our faces.

Hoppin' Frog Barrel Aged B.O.R.I.SDeschutes The AbyssFounders KBSFirestone Walker ParabolaMidnight Sun BerserkerGoose Island Bourbon County Brand Stout

Rankings:

Mike1. Bourbon County Brand Stout2. Parabola3. Abyss4. KBS5. Barrel Aged BORIS6. Berserker

John1. Bourbon County Brand Stout2. Parabola3. Abyss4. KBS5. Barrel Aged BORIS6. Berserker

Ryan1. Parabola2. Bourbon County Brand Stout3. Abyss4. KBS5. Barrel Aged BORIS6. Berserker

Anastacia1.Bourbon County Brand Stout2. KBS3. Parabola4. Abyss5. Berserker6. Barrel Aged BORIS

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The Beerists 39 - A Christmas Tasting Jan 02, 2013

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We had an insane beer tasting on Christmas eve and recorded a show with a ton of our friends. Rare beers, drunken debates, a Storm King vertical, and much more!

Surly Darkness 2012Fifty Fifty Eclipse 2011 (Elijah Craig 20yr)Upright Sole C omposition SixJolly Pumpkin Noel De CalabazaCantillon Fou FouneRussian River Toronado 25Storm King Vertical (07, 08, 10, 11 & 12)

The Beerists are: John Rubio, Anastacia Kelly, and Mike Lambert. With guests Ken Swiech, Cheryl Swiech, Elisa Lambert, Schoun Regan, Bill Brink, Brian Meola, and Laura Cox.

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The Beerists 38 - Avery Barrel Aged Series and a Lesson in Aging Dec 28, 2012

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Experimentation is the name of the game with Avery Brewing Company's Barrel Aged Series. We try 9 of the 13 they've produced with our buddy, Bill Brink.

No. 1- BrabantNo. 2- Sui GenerisNo. 3- Black TotNo. 4- DepuceleuseNo. 7- Dihos DactylionNo. 8- MeretrixNo. 9- ImmitisNo. 12- Oud FlorisNo. 13- Odio Equum

Rankings:

Mike1. Sui Generis2. Black Tot3. ImmitisLast Place: Odio Equum

Rubio1. Immitis2. Sui Generis3. Black TotLast Place: Odio Equum

Anastacia1. Meretix2. Black Tot3. Sui GenerisLast Place: Dihos Dactylion

Bill1. Depuceleus2. Black Tot3. Sui GenerisLast Place: Odio Equum

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The Beerists 37 - Russian Imperial Stouts Dec 20, 2012

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Black, oily, rich, viscous, and alcoholic, Russian Imperial Stouts are perfect drinking for the winter months.

Samuel Smith Imperial StoutVictory Storm KingGreat Divide YetiStone Impreial Russian StoutFounders Imperial Stout (2011)Oskar Blues Ten Fidy

Rankings:

Mike1. Stone IRS2. Ten FIDY3. Samuel Smith Imperial Stout4. Founder's Imperial Stout (2011)5. Storm King6. Yeti

John1. Founder's Imperial Stout (2011)2. Ten FIDY3. Yeti4. Storm King5. Samuel Smith Imperial Stout6. Stone IRS

Anastacia1. Stone IRS2. Ten FIDY3. Samuel Smith Imperial Stout4. Founder's Imperial Stout (2011)5. Storm King6. Yeti

Grant1. Ten FIDY2. Founder's Imperial Stout (2011)3. Storm King4. Stone IRS5. Samuel Smith6. Yeti

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The Beerists 36 - Winter Beers Dec 14, 2012

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Knock back some liquid holiday cheer! Six winter & Christmas seasonals are on deck, we talk about Zwanze Day, and drink six more beers in our LIGHTNING ROUND! Strap in.

Anchor Christmas AleSamuel Smith's Winter WarmerDeschutes JubelaleAvery Old JubilationSaint Bernardus Christmas AleRidgeway Criminally Bad Elf

LIGHTNING ROUND! (Not ranked)Shiner Holiday CheerSam Adams White ChristmasFull Sail WassailBridgeport EbenezerWoodchuck Winter CiderSam Adams Merry Mischief

Rankings:

John1. St. Bernardus Christmas Ale 2. Samuel Smith's Winter Welcome 3. Anchor Christmas Ale 4. Deschutes Jubelale 5. Avery Old Jubilation 6. Ridgeway Criminally Bad Elf Mike 1. St. Bernardus Christmas Ale 2. Samuel Smith's Winter Welcome 3. Anchor Christmas Ale 4. Avery Old Jubilation 5. Deschutes Jubelale 6. Ridgeway Criminally Bad Elf Grant 1. St. Bernardus Christmas Ale 2. Samuel Smith's Winter Welcome 3. Anchor Christmas Ale 4. Avery Old Jubilation 5. Deschutes Jubelale 6. Ridgeway Criminally Bad Elf Anastacia 1. St. Bernardus Christmas Ale 2. Samuel Smith's Winter Welcome 3. Anchor Christmas Ale 4. Avery Old Jubilation 5. Deschutes Jubelale 6. Ridgeway Criminally Bad Elf

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The Beerists 35 - Jester King Dec 07, 2012

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Jester King Craft Brewery has been highly praised for their farmhouse beers since exploding onto the scene in 2010. Jeff Stuffings and Ron Extract from Jester King join for an in-depth discussion over their beers, their process, and philosophy. And remember: if you butt-chug, use a glass.

Le Petit PrinceCommercial SuicideBuddha's BrewDas Wunderkind!Das Uberkind!Funk Metal

Rankings:

RubioFunk MetalDas Uberkind!Buddha's BrewLe Petit PrinceDas Wunderkind!Commercial Suicide

MikeDas Uberkind!Das Wunderkind!Buddha's BrewFunk MetalLe Petit PrinceCommercial Suicide

AnastaciaDas Uberkind!Das Uberkind!Das Uberkind!Das Uberkind!Das Uberkind!Das Uberkind!(yep)

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The Beerists 34 - Great Lakes Brewing Nov 30, 2012

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Listener Matthew Fifer (THANKS, MATTHEW!) sent us 6 beers from Great Lakes Brewing Company to taste, Ryan starts things out already wasted, and Grant almost vomits. Cue the Solsbury Hill.

Dortmunder GoldOktoberfestBurning RiverEdmund FitzgeraldCommodore PerryNosferatu

Rankings:

Ryan1. Commodore Perry IPA2. Edmund Fitzgerald Porter3. Burning River Pale Ale4. Dortmunder Gold5. Oktoberfest6. Nosferatu Imperial Red

Grant1. Edmund Fitzgerald Porter2. Burning River Pale Ale3. Nosferatu Imperial Red4. Oktoberfest5. Commodore Perry IPA6. Dortmunder Gold

Anastacia1. Edmund Fitzgerald Porter2. Burning River Pale Ale3. Commodore Perry IPA4. Dortmunder Gold5. Oktoberfest6. Nosferatu Imperial Red

John1. Edmund Fitzgerald Porter2. Burning River Pale Ale3. Commodore Perry IPA4. Oktoberfest5. Nosferatu Imperial Red Ale6. Dortmunder Gold

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The Beerists 33 - Dubbels Nov 23, 2012

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So, we lost the Wet Hop show to the technology gods, but that's not going to keep us down! Six delicious Belgian and Trappist Dubbels are here to save the day.

Chimay RedAffligem DubbelSt Bernardus Prior 8La Trappe DubbelWestmalle Trappist DubbelTrappistes Rochefort 6

Rankings:

Mike1. St Bernardus2. La Trappe3. Westmalle4. Chimay5. Rochefort6. Affligem

Rubio1. St Bernardus2. Westmalle3. La Trappe4. Chimay5. Rochefort6. Affligem

Grant1. St Bernardus2. La Trappe3. Rochefort4. Chimay5. La Trappe6. Affligem

Anastacia1. St Bernardus2. La Trappe3. Westmalle4. Chimay5. Rochefort6. Affligem

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