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PODCAST

Beers and Beards

David McKinney & Gary Thomas

Two guys who like fist fights, beer, bourbon and generally disagree with each other. Each week we try to review a new spirit or craft beer. We offer our insight to current events and generally anything that we find interesting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Beers and Beards Episode 131: Larceny & Esoteric...

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2023/05/13

What do you do when you have time and resources as a young man, you run a marathon like David McKinney. This week we talk about how Mother Nature tried to sabotage him but he persevered and came out with a new personal best. Gary was in Dallas and got no activity other than talking alot. A life goal would be having so much beer delivered to your house that the government thought you were selling it. Turns out that's exactly what happened to Dale Earnhardt Jr. back in the day. Will Oak run out for

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1:11:08

Beers and Beards Episode 130: Perennial Intentionally...

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2023/04/27

We're back on our normal game this week as David drinks Perennial Intentionally Indulgent and Gary revisits an old favorite in Evan Williams Single Barrel.The 2022 version ofIntentionally Indulgentfrom St. Louis' Perennial Artisan Ales is an Imperial Stout with tiramisu inspired ingredients including vanilla, Sump coffee, and decadent chocolate sauce and brewed in collaboration with 2nd Shift Brewery.Evan Williams Single Barrel Vintagefrom Heaven Hill Distillery is 7-8 years old and comes in at 86

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1:09:59

Beers and Beards Episode 129: Rhinegeist Hustle and...

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2023/04/18

We’re back after a short break as David drinks Rhinegiest Hustle while Gary tries a Happy Dad Seltzer in fruit punch flavor.David talks about baseball starting a few weeks ago, and how Cincinnati has an abundance of baseball-themed beers. One such beer isRhinegiest Hustle, an 6% IPA with notes of citrus, peach, tangerine, and mango.In keeping with the baseball talk, we chat about howMLB teams are extending beer sales longerdue to the new pitch clock shortening games.We also talk about afamous

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1:04:51

Beers and Beards Episode 128: Christian Moerlein...

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2023/04/06

This week we have a doozy of a show for you as Gary drinks Woodford Reserve Wheat Whiskey while David has Christian Moerlein Lager.Woodford Reserve Wheat Whiskeyhas wheat as the dominant grain, making up 52% of the mash bill. It also has malt, corn, and rye, and boasts fruit and floral flavors. It comes in at 90 proof and has a spicy palate with a dry finish.Christian Moerlein Lageris a traditional lager brewed with malted barley, noble hops and pure water true to the German reinheitsgebot. David

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1:07:34

Beers and Beards Episode 127: Blue Run Reflection 1...

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2023/03/24

We're back this week as Gary gets back into drinking with Blue Run Reflection 1 fromCastle & Keywhile David cracks open Yuzu Blend #1 from Side Project.Blue Run Reflection 1Straight Bourbon comes in at 95 proof and is aged at least 4 years. It also is on the higher end of bourbon, retailing around $100 per bottle. It was released in April 2022, and is meant to be a gentle and sipping bourbon, and Gary definitely found it to be very gentle.Missouri recently took home the crown in theBrewery Travels

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1:07:38

Beers and Beards Episode 126: Lagunitas Willettized

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2023/03/17

We are back this week as David dives into a bourbon-barrel aged beer in Lagunitas Willettized while Gary takes a break from drinking, but tells us about having plenty of bourbon on his trip to Nashville over the weekend.Lagunitas Willettizedis a barrel-aged imperial coffee stout that clocks in at over 13% ABV. After Willett Distillery uses their barrels for bourbon and rye, Lagunitas puts their beer in them and what comes out has strong notes of bourbon, coffee, and chocolate.Gary discusses his

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1:04:46

Beers and Beards Episode 125: Stagg Jr. and...

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2023/03/03

This week Gary drinks a bourbon from Uncle Mike's private stash, and let's just say that the 131 proof Stagg Jr. Batch 18 almost breaks him. David also drinks a higher ABV beer as he cracks open Land-Grant's We Should Start a Podcast.Stagg Jr. might be the son of George T. Stagg bourbon, but it packs a punch. It's unfiltered and uncut, and it ages for nearly a decade. And it's not for the faint of heart. Some say that the bold character is reminiscent of Mr. Stagg himself.Land-Grant Brewing in

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1:02:54

Beers and Beards Episode 124: Basil Hayden Red Wine...

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2023/02/24

We’re back and it’s recharge week as Gary drinks Basil Hayden Red Wine Cask Finish bourbon while David has a collaboration from Streetside and Thin Man Brewery called Na Zdravi.Basil Hayden Red Wine Caskfinish is a special release bourbon partially aged in California red wine casks. It’s light at 80 proof and has the taste of sweet ambrosia with a warm, crisp finish.Na Zdraviis a Czech dark lager that is rich on the palate, and is full-bodied and roasty.In news this week, we talk about Oregon

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Episode 123: Grainworks Luke I Am Your Lager &...

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2023/02/10

This week David is back to drinking as he cracks open a schwarzbier and tries Grainworks Luke I Am Your Lager for the first time. Gary has Penelope Bourbon which is out of New JerseyThe winter is the perfect time for schwarzbiers, and the Grainworks option is black as space, but surprisingly smooth on the palate. It's clean and smooth, with a touch of chocolate.We asked ChatGPT to provide a description of our podcast, and what it came up with was very close to reality. We will now be known as The

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1:06:08

Beers and Beards Episode 122: TX Blended Whiskey and...

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2023/01/27

Dry January is coming to a close, but David has one more NA beer to drink, and he goes with Deschutes Black Butte Non-Alcoholic. Gary tries something other than bourbon this week, as a listener was kind enough to provide him with some TX Blended Whiskey after he blind tasted TX Bourbon on Episode 118.Deschutes Black Butte Non-Alcoholic is one of the highest rated NA beers on Untappd, and David said that you know it's good if Deschutes is putting the name and reputation of their highest-selling beer

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1:11:42

Beers and Beards Episode 121: Cerveza Atletica &...

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2023/01/20

Episode 121 is hot off the presses, and we keep things rolling on Dry January with Athletic Cerveza Atletica while Gary revisits Elijah Craig Small Batch that he originally had on Episode 10.In legal news,a bunch of bourbon was seizedfrom Justin's House of Bourbon in Kentucky by the ABC.Is craft beer going through a mid-life crisis? It seems that way as major brands like New Belgium's Fat Tire, Rogue's Dead Guy, and Bell's Two Hearted allrecently received updates or line extensions.It's Super Bowl

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1:01:16

Beers and Beards Episode 120: Knob Creek Single...

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2023/01/15

Beer prices are up and the stock market is down or whatever the song says right. This week we discuss a failed promo that copied from the great Willy Wonka (or Michael Scott depending on how old you are). David has successfully made it through half of dry January and has only drank his mouthwash twice.A fun light non-alcoholic beer was on tap this week as David went with Untitled Art's Non-Alcoholic Watermelon Gose. It was that hit of refreshment without the alcohol that kept him on pace to finish

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Beers and Beards Episode 119: Yellowstone and...

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2023/01/06

Happy New Year to you and just know we appreciate all the support. David has once again committed to dry January but that doesn't mean he can't drink beer. Just beer with no alcohol, you know like going to McDonald's for a salad. This week he tries a selection from our new sponsor Athletic Brewing and the Dave’s American Dark looks like a beer and tastes like one too. In the finale of the blind testing, Gary has some fine Yellowstone bourbon. It was a shocker how good it was. Use our NEW code

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1:11:59

Beers and Beards Episode 118: Esoteric - Peebles...

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2022/12/15

Christmas is upon us but before we dive into the season we prepare with some new beer and bourbon. David gets a Imperial Coffee Porter with toasted coconut in Esoteric's Peeble's Advent. It was a dark beer that hit the right notes in this winter season. Gary tries his second blind tasting provided by Mr. McKinney and doesn't hate TX Bourbon and found some good things to say about it. This week we discuss Alex Jones releasing Conspiracy, a properly titled bourbon as well as some bourbons you can find

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Beers and Beards Episode 117: Northside Distilling...

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2022/11/23

We're back in the studio this week and Gary tries a blinded bourbon from David, which ends up being Northside Distilling Bust a Crust bourbon. David also tastes The Undertaker from The Phoenix Brewing Company.Gary says he really likes the nose and the long Kentucky hug offered up by Northside Distilling's Single Barrel Bust a Crust special edition bourbon. David talks about his trip to Phoenix Brewing and how he enjoyed the former funeral home and mortuary and he brought back a few beers, including

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1:09:24

Beers and Beards Episode 116: Live at Fretboard Brewing

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2022/11/15

This week we recorded a live episode at Fretboard Brewing in Blue Ash, Ohio. If you couldn't make it out we have the replay available for you here.David helped pick out a beer for Gary, and he ended up with a 12% bourbon-barrel aged Cool Meditation. David drinks not one, but two beers - first he has Campfire and Rain smoked amber lager and then Dunkel No. 9 dark lager.We chat about our drinking journey over the past few years, because Fretboard just celebrated their five-year anniversary.Make sure

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1:29:56

Beers and Beards Episode 115: Blackrocks' Mykiss IPA...

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2022/11/08

Hey hey. A fun week as always but never a bad time when you start with laughter. It's a bourbon news heavy episode but we still sneak in that craft beer flair.David made a beer trade to get himself some Michigan brew from the UP. This week he tries Mykiss IPA from Marquette Michigan's Blackrocks Brewery. So far it's safe to say David has not tried something in the beer category on this show that he doesn't like.Gary tests his newly sleeved stomach with a throwback to his 40th birthday as Peerless

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Beers and Beers Podcast Episode 114: New Glarus Staghorn

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2022/10/27

David has graced the podcast with his presence after what seems like a month vacation following his birthday. He hit his 500th brewery milestone while travelling to Wisconsin. While he was there he picked up a bottle of New Glarus Staghorn and gives it a try this week on the podcast.Prior to the big road trip Mr. McKinney hit up Lexington, KY for a trio of breweries and a distillery tour. High notes this week are the release of a couple silly offerings. Arby's is coming out with a bourbon. Will it

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1:17:38

Beers and Beards Episode 113: Revolution Brewing...

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2022/10/12

Big time of year as Buffalo Trace is doubling down as the 20th anniversary of there partnership with the Van Winkle Family and they have released the 2022 Van Winkle Collection as well as a collaboration with Sierra Nevada to have Bigfoot Beer featuring E.H. Taylor. David was out of beer and instead of cracking open the Truly in the fridge he ventured out to get a Chicago based offering in Revolution Brewing's Caramel Crisp. Fits the theme of the season and hit the spot. Make sure to visitBeers and

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1:11:08

Beers and Beards Episode 112: Heaven Hill White Label...

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2022/10/04

This week we start off chatting about Oktoberfest while David drinks Heaven Hill White Label as well as Warped Wing 10 TON S'Mores. It's Gary's birthday week and David has a present for him. Also listen in to how you can get a present for our special birthday month from one of our sponsors.We talk about how McDonald's is going to start offering adult happy meals, and our history with the toys from the meals. We also discuss how the state of Kentucky has once again set records for the number of

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