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Maine Beer Geeks: Hardball & Hops

Richard Bateman

Two self-proclaimed baseball historians and craft beer enthusiasts from Maine sharing candid conversation on “America’s Pastime” and Maine|New England craft beer.

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Episode 121: Sox Talk and New Beers from a Couple of...

Maine Beer Geeks: Hardball & Hops ·

2025/11/08

Send us a text In this episode we discuss possibilities for the Red Sox roster moving forward, all while sipping on a couple of beers from both Bissell Brothers Brewing and Treehouse Brewing Company. Listen in to hear our takes on all the things...

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Episode 120: Who Stays and Who Goes?

Maine Beer Geeks: Hardball & Hops ·

2025/10/30

Send us a text In this episode we discuss our visions for the future of the roster for next year's Boston Red Sox team... and we perhaps preview our upcoming pilgrimage to Hill Farmstead Brewery in Vermont to celebrate Rich's birthday.

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Episode 119: Oktoberfest Tasting!

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2025/10/18

Send us a text In this episode we taste Oktoberfest offerings from a couple of Maine craft breweries (Definitive Brewing Company & Bissell Brothers Brewing), as well as from Vermont (Hill Farmstead Brewery) and Massachusetts (Tree House Brewing Company). Listen in to hear our thoughts on these tasty Fest Biers and Marzens.

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Episode 118: Fox Farm Brewery - Salem, CT

Maine Beer Geeks: Hardball & Hops ·

2025/10/03

Send us a text In this episode we are introduced to a new craft brewery from Connecticut - Fox Farm Brewery. We sample three of their beers - Riffle (West Coast IPA); Burst (Unfiltered IPA); and Roam (American Pale Ale). Listen in to hear our thoughts on these beers.

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Episode 117: Tasting Some End of Summer Crushers

Maine Beer Geeks: Hardball & Hops ·

2025/09/23

Send us a text In this episode we focus our attention on a few Summer Crushers... the "lawnmower beers", as it were. You know, the ones that you down in seconds flat after a hot session on the lawnmower! Listen in to hear our thoughts on these beers.

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Episode 116: One of our favorite craft beers now in...

Maine Beer Geeks: Hardball & Hops ·

2025/09/18

Send us a text In this episode we happily taste the "siblings" of one of very favorite Maine craft beers... Thirsty Botanist from Boothbay Craft Brewery. As with many iconic IPAs, a double and sessionable version has burst onto the scene recently. Listen in to hear our thoughts on these new variations of a classic IPA.

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Episode 115: Blueberry Beer Tasting, Part II

Maine Beer Geeks: Hardball & Hops ·

2025/09/04

Send us a text In this episode we continue our exploration of blueberry inspired craft beers. As always, listen in to hear our thoughts on these four offerings.

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Episode 114: Blueberry Beer Tasting, Part 1

Maine Beer Geeks: Hardball & Hops ·

2025/08/30

Getting through the dog days of Summer and sliding towards Labor Day with Part 1 of our Blueberry Beer tasting experience. Listen in to hear our thoughts on these treats.

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Episode 113: Collabs & A Tropical Desert Beer!

Maine Beer Geeks: Hardball & Hops ·

2025/08/20

In this episode we taste a couple of collab beers from one of our favorite Maine craft breweries, Mast Landing Brewing Company. And we also sample a tasty pastry sour ale from Southern Grist Brewing Company (Nashville, TN). Listen in to hear our thoughts on these three interesting beers.

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Episode 112: Tasting a Special Collection from Hill...

Maine Beer Geeks: Hardball & Hops ·

2025/08/04

In this episode we taste a special collection of craft beers from our happy place, Hill Farmstead Brewery in Vermont. These Farmhouse Style craft beers all share the same base, but are brewed with different hop profiles. Tune in to hear our thoughts on each. Cheers, fellow craft beer geeks!

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Episode 111: Post All Star Game Blues...

Maine Beer Geeks: Hardball & Hops ·

2025/07/27

In this early morning episode we of course start with a taste of "Breakfast" from Maine Beer Company. We also have conversation surrounding the struggles of our beloved Red Sox since resuming action after the all-star break. Then it's time for another beer 😂

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Episode 110: A Selection of Maine/Vermont Craft Beer...

Maine Beer Geeks: Hardball & Hops ·

2025/07/07

In this episode we're tasting craft beers from Maine and Vermont; and of course, there's some Sox talk as well. Listen in for our thoughts and opinions on both topics.

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Episode 109: A Tasty Trip to Funkytown!

Maine Beer Geeks: Hardball & Hops ·

2025/06/27

In this episode we once again step out of our comfort zones and take a tasty little trip to Funkytown. And no, it's not a walk on the dark side again as there was not a stout to be had this time around. Listen in to see which styles we try.

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Episode 108: We're Back, Baby!

Maine Beer Geeks: Hardball & Hops ·

2025/06/21

As the song states at the beginning of this episode, "It's been such a long time... !! 265 days, in fact, since we last posted any content. We've missed you all and are happy to be behind the mics again. We're back and we kick it off with some amazing beers! Give it a listen and enjoy.

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Episode 107: Is it always stout season?

Maine Beer Geeks: Hardball & Hops ·

2024/09/30

In this episode we sample craft beers that really take us out of our comfort zones. But, in true Maine Beer Geeks style we finish up with one our all-time favorites. Tune in to hear our thoughts on the stouts we tasted.

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Episode 106: Go West Young Man!

Maine Beer Geeks: Hardball & Hops ·

2024/09/07

In this episode we sample several examples of West Coast IPAs and discuss their merits as it relates to the true criteria(s) of the style. Listen in to hear our thoughts and "non expert" reviews.

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Episode 105: Vertical At Its Finest!

Maine Beer Geeks: Hardball & Hops ·

2024/08/28

In this episode we sample beers from two of our favorite New England craft breweries. But not just any beer... nope, we taste variations of three iconic brews. Tune it to hear our thoughts on whether or not these examples of vertical variations live up to the reputation of the OG. Cheers!

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Episode 104: Paying Homage to the 2004 Boston Red...

Maine Beer Geeks: Hardball & Hops ·

2024/08/14

In this episode we reminisce on the 2004 World Champion Boston Red Sox, this being the 20th anniversary of breaking The Curse of the Bambino. For you more "vintage" listeners, do you remember where you were when the final out of that unforgettable series went down? Oh, and we steer far away from our craft beer comfort zones and sample some sours from Maine brewers. Listen in to hear our thoughts.

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Episode 103_It's all about the IPAs

Maine Beer Geeks: Hardball & Hops ·

2024/08/04

In this episode we reminisce on the unforgettable 2004 season for the Boston Red Sox. This year marks the 20th reunion of the hometown team breaking The Curse of the Bambino. We also sample some tasty IPAs from two of our favorite Maine/New England craft breweries. Give us a listen and hear what we think of these beers. Cheers!

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Hardball & Hops_Episode 102: A Tasting of Random...

Maine Beer Geeks: Hardball & Hops ·

2023/11/11

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