Listener Patrick Grimshaw hooked us up with a load of 6 beers from the Chicagoland area! Anastacia becomes Grant, Mike is fed up with his place on the show, and everyone gets a little plastered.

Noon Whistle Mosaic Gummy
Marz Tart ’n’ Tangy
Marz Holihaze
Hop Butcher Mirror Ball
Hop Butcher I Want to Believe
Hop Butcher Milkstachio

The Beerists are: John Rubio, Grant Davis, and Mike Lambert.

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This episode has it all! Five beer reviews! Freestyle rapping! Bowties! Freezing temperatures! Industry talk! Gecko competitions! And more! Well, except for Anastacia, who’s out with a migraine.

Alesmith Orange X
Sierra Nevada Hazy Little Thing IPA
North High Stardust to Stardust
Boulevard Collaboration 7
Save the World Gladius

The Beerists are: John Rubio, Grant Davis, and Mike Lambert.

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Note: This was released to our Patreon-exclusive feed a few days ago, and I was asked by a few Patrons to make this one available for the rest of our audience.

Beer geeks everywhere depend on beer ratings on platforms like Untappd, Beer Advocate, and Rate Beer to stay informed on the best beers around. Rubio breaks down a few reasons why that’s probably not the best idea.

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Listener Toby FitzSimons surprised us with a box full of crowlers from Saint Paul’s 12welve Eyes! Also, the return of conversation starters, tons of Harry Potter talk, and the possibility that we’re a bit “off” this episode.

Mighty Axe Single Hop: Zeus
Winter Brown Ale
Coconut Milk Stout
Mosaic Wheat IPA
Legacy Chocolate Stout

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

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Anastacia returns to the studio after her holiday excursion! We taste and review a variety 5 beers, and talk about alternative names, Rubio discovering Snapchat, and the bold, commanding tones of Dan Carlin.

Jackie O’s Berliner Style Weisse (Raspberry)
Upland Hopsynth
Gigantic Solid!
Urban Family The Flowers Are Sleeping
Great Raft Creature of Habit

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

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