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Episode 087 – Efes Pilsner

Dave Martorana — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 18:18:44 +0000

Our first beer from Turkey! Efes is the largest beer brand in Turkey, with about an 82% market share. Although originally a national brand, Efes is now owned by the international Efes Beverage Group, who are responsible for distributing Coke in Turkey, and contract-brewing other brands, such as Warsteiner, for the region.

Efes Pilsner, an “American Adjunct Lager” style beer made partially with rice (which usually elicits low ratings from both of us) scores in the mid-80s – not bad for a mass-produced adjunct lager.

Episode 083 – Beer Chips, Yebisu Beer Jelly

Dave Martorana — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 21:49:44 +0000

After what seems like 82+ shows talking about beer, we hop off the beaten trail for just a minute to talk about some food made with beer. We’re not talking about home-cooked, however. We’re talking about processed food containing beer – and man is it interesting!

We take a look at Beer Chips – potato chips made with beer, that really don’t impress that much. But it’s the Yebisu Beer Jelly – basically beer Jello – that really shocks us, because, well, it’s REALLY good!

TGOB Special – Philly Beer Scene Magazine Launch Party

Dave Martorana — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 20:55:43 +0000

Philly Beer Scene magazine just took Philadelphia by storm, and turns out to be a really, really great magazine dedicated to the craft!

Serving the Delaware Valley in a 30 mile radius from City Hall in Philadelphia, or available by subscription to anywhere in the country – Johnny and Dave got to sit down with the four founders at their launch party and find out why they started the magazine, what they feel it means for Philadelphia and the surrounding areas, and what really drives them. It turns out Mat, Scott, Neil, and John are great guys, and that can only lead to good things. Check out the website at BeerSceneMag.com and definitely give the video a watch!

Philly Beer Week Special – Stout Brunch conversation w Will Reed

johnnyb — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 18:27:52 +0000

Our first stop for Philly BeerWeek was the Stout Brunch at Johnny Brenda’s. Will Reed sat with us and gave us his thoughts on BeerWeek and the local craft beer scene in Philadelphia.

Episode 018 – Triumph!

Dave Martorana — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 16:44:35 +0000

Johnny and Dave head over to Triumph Brewery in Philadelphia PA (other locations: New Hope, PA, Princeton, NJ) and review the entire selection of beers on tap in under 15 minutes!

Episode 014 – Saison Beers

johnnyb — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 21:46:00 +0000

In this week’s episode we dive into Saison Beer. A traditional Summer beer brewed originally for farm hands during the late summer harvest.

We enjoy two Saison’s from Brasserie Dupont. Saison Dupont a fine bottle fermented Saison, and Saison Foret, a wholly organic beer from a farmhouse brewery rich in history and tradition.

Show Notes

Saison Dupont

ABV: 6.5%
Brewer: Brasserie Dupont, Tourpes, Belgium.

Additional Information:
Flagship Saison of the Dupont line. Bottle fermented and brewed during the winter months so it is well prepared for late summer.

Foret Saison

ABV: 5.0%
Brewer: Brasserie Dupont, Tourpes, Belgium.

Additional Information:
Flagship Saison of the Dupont line. Bottle fermented and brewed during the winter months so it is well prepared for late summer.

Episode 012 – Viewer’s Recommended Brews

johnnyb — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 17:14:00 +0000

In this week’s episode we take some suggestions from our viewers. All of you have been recommending beers to us and we answered the call and tried some. Although some of the suggestions were seasonal and unavailable to us at the moment, we went with the appropriate beers for the summer season from the breweries suggested.

Most notable of these was the Victory Prima Pils recommended by Arkhamresident. We also sample Harpoon Summer Beer and Rogue’s American Amber Ale. Compared to last week, all of these beers were great but some left us unimpressed. Enjoy the show and enjoy some beer!

Show Notes

Victory Prima Pils

ABV: 5.3%
Brewer: Victory Brewing Company, Downingtown, PA

Additional Information:
This beer won Grand Champion Pilsner 4 years in a row (2002-2006). It is made with German & Czech whole flower hops and 2 Row German Pilsner Malts.

Harpoon Summer Beer

ABV: 5.0%
Brewer: Harpoon Brewing Company, Boston, Mass & Windsor, Vermont.

Additional Information:
This is a Kolsh Style Ale, which originates in the Cologne Region of Germany.

Rogue American Amber

ABV: 5.6%
Brewer: Rogue Brewing Company, Ashland, Or.

Additional Information:
This beer was originally known as Ashland Amber, and used Cascade Hops which were developed by Oregon State University in 1956.

Episode 010 – Elephants, Blackberries, and Paul Revere!

johnnyb — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 20:57:50 +0000

So this is it true believers, our milestone tenth episode!

In this elixir filled episode we look at the Anchor Brewing Company’s Liberty Ale, commemorating the historic ride of Paul Revere. Such a well balanced brew with candied hops and a real satisfying taste. We also tackle Carlsberg’s Elephant Ale, a fantastic tasting malt brew from one of the leaders in fine beers worldwide. Our final beer of the day is Leinenkugels Berry Weiss, a surprisingly tasty beer that should have been stocked in the wine cooler aisle.

Show Notes

Anchor Liberty Ale

ABV: 6%
Brewer: Anchor Brewing Company, San Francisco

Additional Information:
Brewery was established in 1896 on Potrero Hill, in San Francisco by Gottlieb Brekle. Currently owned by Fritz Maytag who purchased in 1965. Anchor is notably known for being a major influence in the micro-brew revolution, and being the originator or Steam Beer.

Carlsberg Elephant

ABV: 7.2%
Brewer: Carlsberg Group, Copenhagen, Denmark

Additional Information:

Brewery founded by J.C. Jacobsen in 1847.
Named after his son Carl
Jacobson is also the founder of The Carlsberg Laboratory for Scientific Research in Brewing.
Merged with Tetley in 1992
Has breweries in 15 countries and over 42 brands of beer.

Leinenkugels Berry Weiss

ABV: 4.7%
Brewer: Leinenkugels, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin

Additional Information:

Brewery was founded in 1867 by Jacob Leinenkugel
Products are known as “Leinie’s”
Was not know for their craft beers until the 1980’s
Have a hearty family of brews

Episode 009 – Apricots, Agave, and Hens!

Dave Martorana — Thu, 29 May 2008 18:01:25 +0000

In this episode we have a hodgepodge of fine beers. Old Speckled Hen, brewed specifically for the 50th Anniversary of the MG Automobile. DeKoninck Belgian Ale, a nice change from the popular Belgian White’s, and Breckenridge Brewery’s Agave Wheat, a refreshing and unique Wheat beer.

Episode 008 – Recession-Proof Beers!

Dave Martorana — Wed, 21 May 2008 19:57:49 +0000

The economy is tight – dare I say we’re in a recession? We’ll leave that to the experts, but most people are having to tighten their belts a little.That doesn’t mean you should have to give up on beer!

We talk about three “recession-proof” beers – cheap beers that can be had for less than $1/beer, but that don’t completely lack taste or desire.

Put down that Miller Light or Bud Light and try out a couple of beers you may never have heard of (and one I can almost guarantee you have) and learn to have a beer on the cheap!