Best coldbrewpodcast@gmail.com (Cöld Brüe Pödcast Podcasts (2025)

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And the Winner is... (2025 Cöld Brüe Awards) 47:00

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26m ago47:00

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Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review (4:25) Weihenstepahner's Festbier (Freising, Bayern, Germany) In the Beer News (8:47), we talk about putting ice in beer 25 years before Gen Z did it. And the breakdown of this years Utopias by Samuel Adams (Boston, MA). Instead of our Cöld Brüe List (19:19), we give out this year's Cöld Brüe Awards to u…

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Tap That Takeover: Saddle Mountain Brewing 57:03

7d ago57:03

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Greg talks with Anthony and Chad, head brewer and head of distribution, of Saddle Mountain Brewing (Goodyear, AZ). The talk about how they got started in craft beer, how they started at Saddle Mountain, their favorite beers, how they brew and sell award wining beer, and being kings of the road. Recorded on October 5, 2025 at Tap That Downtown at 90…

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Oktoberfest Beers & Haunted Houses 53:09

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Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers (5:59) from Sana Sana Cervercería (Phoenix, AZ) and Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. (Chico, CA). In the Beer News (14:02), Greg talks about several of the winning beers from this years Great American Beer Fest, specifically the ones from Arizona and a few from California. The rest are online...knock your…

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AZ State Fair & Coaches Corner 52:15

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Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers (3:12) from Saddle Mountain Brewing (Goodyear, AZ) and Moonlight Brewing (Santa Rosa, CA). In our Beer News (6:34), they talk about the latest top selling beer in the US, the newest brewery forming in downtown Phoenix, and Busch Light's lates gimmick giveaway. Sorcerer Chromatic runs down the first…

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Bay Area Shenanigans 30:45

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Greg drinks and reviews a barrel-aged seltzer from Catalyst Crafted Ales (Tempe, AZ). In our Beer News, Greg talk about Charlie Sheen's new N/A beer called Wild AF. Greg rates the barrel-aged seltzer on Untappd. Then he describes his trip to the SF Bay Area, some of the beers he tried, and his itinerary for the weekend. Recorded 10/2/2025…

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2025 Pumpkin Beers 37:24

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Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Catalyst Crafted Ales (Tempe, AZ) and Southern Tier Brewing (Lakewood, NY) In our Beer News (7:25), we talk about Bell's Brewery's (Comstock, MI) 40th Anniversary and Del Cielo Brewing's (Martinez, CA) charity endeavor. For our Cöld Brüe List (16:22), Sorcerer Chromatic runs down the Pumpkin B…

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Top Cali Breweries, Football, Vacation Drinks 47:42

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Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Catalyst Crafted Ales (Tempe, AZ) and Deschutes Brewing (Bend, OR). In our Beer News, we talk about the recent collaboration between Voodoo Ranger IPA and Borderlands 4 out now in specially marked packages with a QR code to win prizes. For our Cöld Brüe List, Sorcerer Chromatic runs down the T…

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R.I.P. 21st Amendment 58:03

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Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Great Notion Brewing (Portland, OR) and Barebottle Brewing (San Francisco, CA). In our Beer News, we talk about the closure of 21st Amendment Brewing (San Francisco, CA). For our Cöld Brüe List, Sorcerer Chromatic runs down the Top Ten NFL Trades. In our Drunken Shenanigans, they discuss the f…

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2025 NFL Predictions 32:17

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Greg drinks solo this week, featuring a beer from Mortalis Brewing (Avon, NY). He goes over Sorcerer Chromatic and his picks for which teams will finish first and last in each division, which teams will take the playoff, and which teams with earn the Bye Week. (Recorded September 4, 2025)By [email protected] (Cöld Brüe Pödcast)

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49er Fantasy Draft 1:04:53

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Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic are joined by L.T. from the Fresno Faction. They drink and review beers from The Breuery (Placentia, CA), Rhinelander Brewing Company (Rhinelander, WI), and Alvarado Street Brewery (Monterey, CA). Greg, Sorcerer Chromatic, and L.T. take turns, snake draft-style, and choose their favorite 49ers for three fantasy teams for…

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Tüthe Fäiry 46:53

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Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Paperback Brewing (Glendale, CA) and Firestone Walker (Paso Robles, CA). In our Beer News, we talk about the merger of PHX Beer Co. and Huss Brewing Co (10:10). We then go over this year's upcoming Coaches Corner (17:58) and check out some stats from the past eight years. In our Drunken Shenan…

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Big Hot Dog 1:00:49

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Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review (2:30) beers from Abomination Brewing (North Haven, CT) and Faction Brewing (1970's Lager). In our Beer News, we talk about forever chemicals discovered in St. Louis area beers (9:12), the five-time Beer Mile champ (16:16), and how Heineken 0.0 became the "coolest" N/A beer. For our Cöld Brüe List, Sorce…

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Tap That Takeover: Dragoon Brewing 45:59

3M ago45:59

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Greg talks with Andy, marketing and sales for Dragon Brewing (Tucson, AZ). They talk about Andy's move to Arizona and journey through craft beer, who's going on at Dragoon Brewing, and some taproom only beers. They also tangent off into football, movies, and video games. (Recorded August 3, 2025 at Tap That Downtown, 909 5th St. Phoenix, AZ)…

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Is Real American Beer Finished? 43:54

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Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review (2:29) beers from 8-Bit Aleworks (Avondale, AZ) and Alvarado Street Brewery (Monterey, CA). In our Beer News (8:19), our first store is about Hulk Hogan's Real American Beer. Now that he is dead, is the brand dead, too?, and our second story is about a new record at Wembley Stadium for beer sales at a co…

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Ozzie, Hogan, and BCBS 56:26

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Greg & Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review (2:57) beers from Brouwerij 3 Fonteinen (Beersel, Belgium) and Prairie Artisan Ales (Krebs, OK). In our Beer News (11:02), we talk about 1. Dogfish Head's 30th Anniversary beer 2. The annual Beer Mile 3. 2025 Bourbon County Brand Stout lineup. For our Cöld Brüe List (20:24), Sorcerer Chromatic runs down th…

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Catalyst Crafted Ales: Double Take 1:18:57

3M ago1:18:57

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Will Walthersen, head brewer of Catalyst Crafted Ales, talks with Greg about a new beer from Catalyst Crafted Ales called Double Take. It's an 8.2% ABV double dry hopped imperial hazy IPA with Citra, Mosaic, and Riwaka hops. It also has Phantasm Thiol Powder derived from Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc grapes, which is used to enhance the flavor of the…

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Is Beer Social Media Dead? 46:39

4M ago46:39

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Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review (3:31) beers from Pueblo Vida Brewing (Tucson, AZ) and Drake's Brewing (San Leandro, CA). During our Beer News (9:19) we discuss if social media is dead concerning beer/brewery promotion. Or is it just in transition? For our Cöld Brüe List (21:17), we rundown the Top 15 Summer Movies, and we fill out the…

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Tap That Takeover: Kitsune Brewing 41:24

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Greg sits down and talks with Tyler & JJ, co-owners of Kitsune Brewing (Phoenix, AZ). Tyler and JJ talk about where they are from, how they got into brewing, how they started a brewery, what the future of the brewery holds, why they named it after the Japanese mythical fox, and, most importantly, how many tails does a kitsune have. (Recorded July 6…

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Cöld Poop Crüse 53:07

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Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers (3:34) from New Glarus Brewing (New Glarus, WI) and Firestone Walker (Paso Robles, CA). In our Beer News (11:31), we talk about AI beer recipes, a 24,000 pub pub-crawl, and South Africa's first black female owned brewery. For our Cöld Brüe List (39:42), we run down the Michael Madsen's (1958-2025) …

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A Beer and Shot 49:36

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Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review (4:40) beers from Bell's Brewery (Comstock, MI) and Jester King Brewery (Austin, TX). In our Beer News (12:30, we talk about a San Francisco Brewery pivoting away from the taproom scene we all know and love to embrace its community more. Are they right or wrong? For our Cöld Brüe List (26:28), Sorcerer C…

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Sana Sana Session 49:03

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Greg drinks and reviews a session IPA from Tombstone Brewing (Tombstone, AZ). The he sits down and talks with Daniel, co-owner of Sana Sana Cerveceria. The talk about where Daniel is from, how he got into craft beer, where he learned to brew beer, and how Sana Sana came to be. Recorded June 8, 2025 at Sana Sana Cerveceria915 N 4th St. Phoenix, AZ…

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Tap That Takeover: Oro Brewing 53:13

5M ago53:13

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Greg talks with the team from Oro Brewing (Mesa, AZ) and Golden Oak BBQ (Phoenix, AZ). Jesse is the head brewer at Oro Brewing. Chris is co-owner of Golden Oak, and Grant is the director of operations for both places. We talk about, you guessed it, Beer & BBQ. Recorded June 8, 2025 at Tap That Downtown (Phoenix, AZ)…

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Detroit Style 58:37

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Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review (4:45) beers from La Cumbre Brewing (Albuquerque, NM) and Line 51 Brewing (Oakland, CA). In our Beer News (14:04), we talk about slow pour beers having a small push, and about Busch Gardens Tampa Bay offering free beer this summer. For or Cöld Brüe List (27:00), Sorcerer Chromatic runs down the summer bl…

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FWIBF 2025 w/Will Waltheresen 57:58

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Greg, Sorcerer Chromatic, and Will Waltheresen (@Willambicus) recap their time at Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Festival. What beers they liked, which breweries were memorable, and to end it all...sports! haha Recorded May 31, 2025By [email protected] (Cöld Brüe Pödcast)

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Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Fest Preview Pt. 2 29:52

5M ago29:52

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Greg (going solo) drinks and reviews the most popular beer from Evil Twin (New York, NY). He then finishes the list Sorcerer Chromatic started from the last episode of the beer vendors who will be at this year's Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Fest on May 31, 2025 in Paso Robles, CA.By [email protected] (Cöld Brüe Pödcast)

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Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Fest Preview Pt. 1 58:52

5M ago58:52

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Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Greenwood Brewing (Phoenix, AZ) and Firestone Walker (Paso Robles, CA). After a couple of quick Beer News story, Sorcerer Chromatic rundown the first half of the list on Beer Vendors at this year's Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Fest on May 31st, 2025 in Paso Robles, CA. Recorded May 19, 2…

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Tap That Takeover: Tombstone Brewing 36:52

5M ago36:52

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Greg talks with Matt Brown, owner of Tombstone Brewing, about the City of Tombstone, opening a brewery with an iconic name, their three locations in Tombstone, Phoenix, and Sierra Vista, and of course beer. Recorded at Tap That Downtown, 909 5th St. Phoenix, AZBy [email protected] (Cöld Brüe Pödcast)

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Trap House Beer 55:08

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Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers (3:20) Belgian beers brewed by monks. In the Beer News (13:10), Greg goes over some of the Brewers Association award winners at the 2025 Craft Brewers Conference. For the Cöld Brüe list, Sorcerer Chromatic runs down the 2025 inductees to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. (Recorded May 10, 2025)…

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World Beer Cup 2025 56:44

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Greg & Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers (3:43) from Founders Brewing (Grand Rapids, MI). In our Beer News (13:17), we talk about Sierra Nevada's Pale Bock, this year's World Beer Cup, and bid adieu to two bay area breweries. For our Cöld Brüe List (28:36), we rundown the fastest times the winner of the Kentucky Derby finished the race. And…

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Cöld Hombres 51:47

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Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review (2:36) beers from Catalyst Crafted Ales (Tempe, AZ) and Boomtown Brewery (Los Angeles, CA). In our Beer News, we talk about the one and only microbrewery in the British Virgin Islands (10:49) as well as the change Sierra Nevada is making to its iconic Pale Ale (15:10). For our Cöld Brüe List, Sorcerer Ch…

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Beer and Wrasslin' 1:04:47

6M ago1:04:47

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Greg & Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers (3:02) from Stone Brewing (Escondido, CA) and Anderson Valley Brewing (Boonville, CA). In our Beer News, we talk about the new Millers/Pringles collab crisps (16:53). And we talk about Costco's Beer collab with Deschutes (20:51). For our Cöld Brüe List, Sorcerer Chromatic rundown the top 15 matches a…

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Thank You For That 1:08:02

7M ago1:08:02

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Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers (3:25) from Boneyard Beer (Bend, OR) and Firestone Walker (Paso Robles, CA). In our Beer News, we talk about Miller's vinyl LP (11:46), mixing 7Up and beer (15:26), and two Utah beer brands moving out of state (20:41). In our Cöld Brüe List, We rundown the top rap duos of all time (23:06) We review…

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You Can Be My Wingman Anytime 1:13:45

7M ago1:13:45

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Drunk Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Cerebral Brewing (Denver, CO) and Lagunitas Brewing (Petaluma, CA). In our Beer News, we have two stories. The first is about the Beer Can Tax and tariffs. The Second is about a new Pabst Blue Ribbon beer. For our Cöld Brüe List we drink Ice drinks, Sorcerer Chromatic runsdown the Top Te…

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Tap That Takeover: Mother Road Brewing 48:14

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Greg talks with Daniel Topczewski Craft Consultant from Mother Road Brewing (Flagstaff, AZ). They talk about Daniel's journey through craft beer working at breweries and taprooms up in Wisconsin to his move down to Arizona and Mother Road in January 2024. Greg and Daniel also talk about baseball and his stint as a batboy for the Milwaukee Brewers.…

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A Brewery by Any Other Name 56:43

7M ago56:43

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Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink (2:35) and review (45:30) beers from Spyglass Brewing - Nashua, NH and Epidemic Ales - Concord, CA. In our Beer News, we talk about Domestic Beer vs American Beers at ballparks (15:31) and a New York Brewery giving away free beer, but there's a catch (25:50). For our Cöld Brüe List, Sorcerer Chromatic runs down som…

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Sooo, Sooo, Sooo, Gentrified 51:00

7M ago51:00

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Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and reviews beers from Rogue Ales (Newport, OR) and Dortmund Actien-Brauerei (Dortmund, Nodrhein-Westfalen, Germany) (4:22) In our Beer News, we discuss Detroit's first black-owned brewery, Roar Brewing (11:45). And we discuss the possibility that gentrification helped then hurt craft breweries (16:40) Our Cöld Brü…

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Dust Off Your Growlers 1:08:08

7M ago1:08:08

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Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review coffee beers from XII West Brewing (Gilbert, AZ) and Laughing Monk Brewing (San Francisco, CA). In our Beer News, we have two stories. The first is about tariffs driving up the price of beer. the second is about AB-InBev serving a Cease & Desist to Ultra Right Beer. Our Cöld Brüe List is about the 2025 N…

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Radical Pi Day Show 51:45

8M ago51:45

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Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review Rad Little Thing by Sierra Nevada Brewing (Chico, CA), where East Coast meets West Coast. In our Beer News, we talk about the inaugural class of the Craft Beer Hall of Fame. For our Cöld Brüe List, Sorcerer Chromatic gives us beer & pie pairings for you to try on National Pie Day, March 14th. And in our …

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Brews with the Bravest 2025 1:23:12

8M ago1:23:12

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This week Greg recorded from Brews with the Bravest charity event in Goodyear, AZ at Saddle Mountain Brewing Company. Greg talked with owner of Saddle Mountain Brewing Laura Hansen (5:36), Arizona craft beer and food influencer @charlie_craft_chonicles (25:38), Jeff, assistant brewer) from Smelter Town Brewing (53:16), and Goodyear Firefighter Lou …

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499 Beers for $60 1:00:54

8M ago1:00:54

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Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review different vintages of Parabola by Firestone Walker (Paso Robles, CA). In our Beer News, we discuss how many beers is too many at a beer festival. And, is craft beer in a lull? For our Cöld Brüe List, we list the Top Ten college football recruits for the 2025 NFL Draft. And in our Drunken Shenanigans, we …

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Drink Pink 48:40

8M ago48:40

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Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Firestone Walker (Paso Robles, CA). In our Beer News, we discuss the latest Pink Boots Society beer. For our Cöld Brüe List, we list the best beers for Valentine's Day. In our Drunken Shenanigans, we discuss the Super Bowl.By [email protected] (Cöld Brüe Pödcast)

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Firestone Walker Vintage Beers 47:21

9M ago47:21

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Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Firestone Walker's Vintage series from 2017 & 2022. In our Beer News, we talk bout a brewery for sale in Michigan, and why people don't drink beers in television commercials. For our Cöld Brüe List, Sorcerer Chromatic previews the new coaches who qualify for next season's Coaches Corner. Final…

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A Beer By Any Other Name 49:44

9M ago49:44

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Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Wren House Brewing (Phoenix, AZ) and Oakland United Beerworks (Oakland, CA). In our Beer News, we talk about a new beer style born in Utah (of all places) For our Cöld Brüe List, Sorcerer Chromatic runs down some of the most unique beer names available in the US. And in our Drunken Shenanigans…

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And That's a Cold Snap, Babe 1:07:32

9M ago1:07:32

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Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Spoetzel Brewery (Shiner, TX) and Morgan Territory Brewing (Tracy, CA). We also pop open a second beer, different from our respective first beers, but the same as each other from Samuel Adams (Boston, MA). We have our usual segments; Beer News, Cöld Brüe List, and Drunken Shenanigans.…

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Copper State Beer Fest 2025 39:58

9M ago39:58

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This year's 4th Annual Copper State Beer Fest was biggest and best yet! More beer vendors, more food trucks, more market vendors, and more activities. Luckily, I did not have any technical difficulties. I had the good fortune to talk with John, the social media director from Saddle Mountain Brewing. I also talked with two festival goers at two diff…

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Coaches Corner 2024 Wrap-Up 1:02:32

10M ago1:02:32

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Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Alvarado Street Brewery (Monterey, CA) and Cellarmaker Brewing (Oakland, CA). In the Beer News, we discuss whether the heat Hulk Hogan received was real or not when he pitched his Real American Beer on RAW's Netflix debut. Sorcerer Chromatic wraps up his Coaches Corner for the 2024 NFL regular…

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Beer Goddess Series: The Blood of Sekhmet 20:25

10M ago20:25

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Greg is joined by Rachel (@brews.with.beerkowski) and Nate (@boozyscientist) to drink and discuss Nate's home-brew called Blood of Sekhmet. Then Rachel tells us the story of the Egyptian Goddess Sekhmet and how she became associated with Nate's beer.By [email protected] (Cöld Brüe Pödcast)

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Cöld Brüe's Top Ten Beers in 2024 36:05

10M ago36:05

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Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from New Glarus Brewing (New Glarus, WI) and AleSmith Brewing (San Diego, CA). In the Beer News, we pay tribute former president Jimmy Carter's help in starting the home brewing culture in the US, which eventually lead to the craft beer industry. For or Cöld Brüe List, Sorcerer Chromatic runs down …

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Tap That Takeover: Six Byrd Cider 46:27

10M ago46:27

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Greg meets up with Jared Thorn; cider maker, golfer, natural podcaster, from Six Byrd Cider (Phoenix, AZ). They talk about the Jared and his cousins' journey from sweeping the floors of a furniture manufacturing factory to making hard cider.By [email protected] (Cöld Brüe Pödcast)

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Coaches Corner 2024 Part 3 1:06:42

11M ago1:06:42

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Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Beer Zombies Brewing Co. (Las Vegas, NV) and Ridgeway Brewing (South Stoke, Oxfordshire England). Beer News Sorcerer Chromatic gives us his third installment of Coaches Corner 2024. Spoiler Alert: There's a new addition. Drunken ShenanigansBy [email protected] (Cöld Brüe Pödcast)