Sour beer you say? How can that possibly be a good thing?
We assure you it is a very good thing and we highly recommend that you try some!
This is our first Belgian show, although one of the beers we try is not brewed there this style is indicative of the Flanders region in Belgium.
The beers […]
Like your summertime lagers with a little more flavor? Then try one of these, it’s actually an Ale but it’s brewed like a lager.
Those crazy Germans and their Reinheitsgebot ….
Beers Tasted
Reissdorf - Kolsch Goose Island Brewery - Summertime Ale Lake Superior - Kayak Kolsch
Also Mentioned
Surly CynicAle Grumpy’s Dodo Bird
Do you like IPA’s? Do you like hopped up, super alcoholic beer?
Imperial or double IPA’s take the experience to the next level. Taste along with us as we try some palate destroying brews and try to stay sober enough to actually say something worthwhile….
Beers Tasted
Dog Fish Head - 90 minute IPA. Avery Brewing Co. Maharajah Imperial […]
Pilsners. This is arguably the most popular style of beer in the world. Originally brewed in Czechoslovakia they are famous for their clear golden hues and refreshing taste.
On this show we sample some great examples of a Pilsner and some very bad ones. We also got our hands on an Imperial Pilsner, if you’ve never […]
Hefe Weizen? Dunkel Weizen? Weisse Bier?
Like your beers brewed with Wheat? How about yeast in your glass so thick you can’t see through it? Ever thought a beer that tasted like Banana would be refreshing on a hot day?
Try some of these with us and you’ll be convinced all of the above are good […]
It’s almost spring in Minnesota! The snow has melted (although it’s still coming down) so it’s time to try some Seasonal Maibocks from your local micro brews.
A Maibock is a heavily alcoholic Lager that was traditionally brewed for springtime festivals in Germany.
They are clear, crisp and fruity with sometimes strong hop flavors. Great for drinking […]
This is the second half of our interview with Josh Pepper.
Ever wondered what a total beer geek thinks of wine? In this episode Josh delivers a profoundly powerful case for the complexities of beer.
This would be the show to have all your wine buff friends listen too. At the very least they will have a […]
If you think you have heard somebody talk passionately about beer before, think again!
Josh Pepper is a BJCP Judge who has an extraordinary love of beer and everything to do with the craft beer industry.
He’s got a couple of classes coming up soon! Check out:
Cooks of Crocus Hill […]
St Patrick’s day…
The day when everyone acts Irish, right? Well, we certainly do on this recording of What Ales Thee.
Ever wondered what St Patrick acutally did? Or did you ever hear about Isinglass?
Two totally unrelated subjects, however, both are discussed with passion in this episode.
In this episode of WAT? we have a fun conversation with Omar Ansari, President of Surly Brewing.
-Alvey, Omar and Philip
Surly is a young Minnesota brewery that’s been producing big, full-flavored beers that have been very well received.
During the session we talk about how Surly came to be, the syles of beers that Surly brews, […]
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