Podcasts by Lets Sip! - A Craft Beer Podcast

Episode 47: Boil, Baby, Boil! from 2022-02-08T01:42:53

We talk about a unique consequence from the February '22 winter storm in Austin, and that leads us into a unique departure from our usual topic! Oh, the scandal! Watch a short film from our recent ...

Episode 46: Boozy Heat, Hazy Hoppage from 2022-01-17T18:40:15

The New Year is slowly unraveling, but craft beer industry stories are coming in hot and heavy! We talk about the latest news developments. Plus, you'll never believe what Chicago brewery we found ...

Episode 45: Baa Baa and Bad Tweets from 2022-01-04T20:15:37

When it comes to craft beer, call us Huey Lewis, because we have the news! We cover some notable happenings in the scene before catching up on a lot of the beers consumed in the past couple of mont...

Episode 44: Good News, Good Brews from 2021-11-01T01:24:37

This time we talk about a beer you can find pretty much everywhere(and it is a hazy), and there is actually some interesting industry news to discuss. Dive into it! --- Support this podcast: Listen

Episode 43: Dog Days and Mind Haze from 2021-08-01T00:50:39

The craft beer world feels a little stagnant as far as news goes! This must be the Dog Days of summer! Remember that Two Brothers beer? Regardless, we still have plenty to talk about, including two...

Episode 42: Bars and Gardens...Gardens and Bars! from 2021-06-28T19:33:36

There's actually a brief bit of news to discuss this week before we wax about a local bar specializing in Belgian beers. Then, find out what the acronym ABGB stands for! --- Support this podcast...

Episode 41: Live on Location! from 2021-06-19T23:10

The podcast is truly moving up in the world. Listen as we discuss a totally unrelated beer and then reveal the brewery we are actually at. --- Support this podcast: Listen

Episode 40: Hoppy Anniversary from 2021-06-08T00:00:41

It would be an expectation to celebrate at 50 episodes, but who knows when we will get there? Instead, let's celebrate with a whole bunch of beer talk, and even a brief discussion on the new docume...

Episode 39: A Tale of Two Patios from 2021-05-12T22:40:05

For this episode, we jump right into recent beer adventures and save the news talk for the end. Should we switch it up more often? --- Support this podcast: Listen

Episode 38: Is This Thing Still On? from 2021-04-25T01:47:52

Been gone awhile, but the show now rolls on! This one is a bit abbreviated, but the recipe remains the same. --- Support this podcast: Listen

Episode 37: Dank You So Much from 2020-10-22T15:08:25

As always, we've got the news bits that are juicier than a hyped IPA!

And it's all about the hops in this week's tasting discussion. We earn the episode title and sample some coincidental...

Episode 36: The Malties Falcon from 2020-10-15T00:31:52

Some big news drops at the start of the record, saving an otherwise uneventful news week. We then sample a couple of beers with decidedly more malty profiles; an appropriate distinction consider...

Episode 35: Taming the Tastebuds from 2020-10-08T00:29:12

What hop best defines you as a person? We discuss hop identification and trying to train those pesky tastebuds.

Also, has our run of successes in the tasting notes segment come to a halt?...

Episode 34: Consistency You Shouldn't Count On from 2020-09-30T00:42:21

This week coffee meets beer, but not in the way one would expect. A slow news week means more room for talking about recent tastings, and fortunately there have been plenty of those.

Have...

Episode 33: Reminiscing and Retro Themes from 2020-09-23T01:11:52

We try not to mention the pandemic as we reflect on happier beer seasons. After the latest in hot brewery gossip, we discuss a beer by a brewery making recent headlines(and this episode is no ex...

Episode 32: It's A Two-Fer from 2020-09-17T03:34:21

There's some optimistic new beer news to share this week before we focus on one of Texas' more established breweries in our staple sippin' segment.

Episode 31: Hobbies on Hiatus from 2020-09-08T00:21:43

In this episode we are talking about how Surly really stepped in it as well as other news tidbits. Did we finally get around to sampling an Octoberfest beer this week? Tune in to find out!

Episode 30: Too Hot For Beer? from 2020-08-29T00:41:23

We mix it up this episode by talking about a new beer release right away! We then get into some mostly optimistic beer news while sipping on a craft beer staple. Do we prattle on way too long? W...

Episode 29: Coming Clean from 2020-07-26T21:58:02

There's a controversy at the top of the show! We also sip on an unexpected selection after covering some coronavirus-skewed craft beer headlines.

Episode 28: Essential Oils Indeed! from 2020-06-26T00:43:50

We ramble about canning for way too long in this episode. We then cover some brewery developments before taking a dank ride with a Tupps Brewing ale.

Episode 27: Bitter and Extra Special from 2020-06-15T22:04:02

We touch on new developments from Allagash Brewing and discuss some industry news. We then pour out a couple cans from two Texas craft breweries.

Episode 26: Community Service from 2020-05-26T03:28:14

We discuss our first tastes of some regional Texas beers and highlight some notable news stories in the craft beer world.

Also check out The Mutated Strain, an experimental narrative podc...

Bonus: The Mutated Strain from 2020-05-23T21:34:33

Here is a preview/shameless plug of the new experimental narrative podcast The Mutated Strain.  Find it on Spotify and Anchor.fm.  Other p-cast platforms coming soon!

Episode 25: Feelings from 2020-05-11T00:02:57

The title says it all. 

For this episode, we deviate from the usual focus to discuss the current state of things in the era of the coronavirus pandemic. 

Feel free to jum...

Episode 24: Beer Therapy from 2020-04-18T20:57:27

We catch up on some overdue homework, talk the beer economy and explore two recent selections from the local beer shop.

Episode 23: New Beer 'Research' from 2020-04-03T00:29:02

We get controversial(gasp) in the first segment of the episode. We then venture out on a sampling of the newer(or, new to us) beers that have hit the market recently.

Episode 22: Crazy Catch-Up from 2020-03-26T22:38:36

After a long hiatus, we're back to talk beer! We share belated thoughts on the Ballast Point sale and sample an IPA from Indiana.

Episode 21: Boulders and the Rocky Craft Beer Road from 2019-10-19T02:29:13

We discuss Boulder Beer flipping the biz script. We also chronicle some job search struggles and examine the state of the craft beer union. --- Support this podcast: Listen

Episode 20: From China To Michigan from 2019-09-04T03:24:14

Today's topics prove that craft beer is officially taking over the world. We discuss how the recently imposed tariffs might affect the industry, and cover some interesting developments coming out o...

Episode 19: Dogfish Head Does the Unthinkable from 2019-05-14T05:11:54

We try to bring some objectivity to the crazy, unexpected recent merger news coming from the Delaware brewery. --- Support this podcast: Listen

Episode 18: Gateway Beers and Buckling Down from 2019-04-07T21:19:50

In this episode we talk about the concept of 'gateway beers.' There's also a slapdash history lesson about National Beer Day, and we got our hands on a can of Buckledown's latest IIPA. --- Suppo...

Episode 17: It's All Gotta Be O-ffi-cial from 2019-03-14T17:13:48

We braved the elements to taste Rice IPAs and make the overdue journey to Old Irving Brewing Company in Chicago. We then discuss Bells Brewery's new take on the hazy IPA. --- Support this podcas...

Episode 16: What Are Zion Curtains? from 2019-02-07T04:01:10

After a trip to Sundance, we explore a too-brief introduction to the Utah craft beer scene and discuss the state's strict liquor laws. --- Support this podcast: Listen

Episode 15: You Down With TTB? from 2019-01-18T19:25:12

In this very special educational episode, we explore the 'partial' government shutdown's effects on the beer world. --- Support this podcast: Listen

Episode 14: Craft Beer Abundance from 2019-01-06T00:39:19

In a shorter-than-usual episode, we make way for a malty, hoppy, delicious 2019 by commenting on some of the Brewers Association 2018 stats. What was your first beer of the new year? --- Support...

Episode 13: Seven Beers and a Movie from 2018-12-25T20:28:39

In this episode we celebrate a recent New Beer Thursday and a case of serious serendipity. Then, fresh off a screening, we review the new documentary "Brewmaster." --- Support this podcast: Listen

Episode 12: Agenda TBD from 2018-12-01T22:43:03

In this holiday-casual episode, we rehash the recent round of Black Friday imbibing. We also briefly discuss the incomparable Loral hop and a 'drinkthrough' of a local watering hole taplist. --- ...

Episode 11: Cooper & Hooper, or How I Learned to Love the Milwaukee Beer Scene from 2018-11-04T02:24:10

Things get historical as we discuss coopering and past beer trends. Plus, we recap a recent trip to the Brew City itself, Milwaukee. --- Support this podcast: Listen

Episode 10: Heroes and Bulldogs from 2018-10-23T01:57:28

In this episode we sip on a delicious double dry-hopper from Revolution Brewing, and reflect on a recent first visit to Chicago-area chain Bulldog Ale House. --- Support this podcast: Listen

Episode 9: AB-InBev Didn't Win the War; YOU Lost from 2018-10-17T04:35:56

This episode is part rant, part commentary on the state of the craft beer industry. So much speculation and blame happening, it's almost as bad as the stock market! --- Support this podcast: Listen

Episode 8: Half Acre Beer Co.'s Far & Away from 2018-10-16T01:55:58

In this episode we dive into a full recap of the first-ever Half Acre Invitational, Far & Away. The event took place in Chicago, IL on October 13, 2018. --- Support this podcast: Listen

Episode 7: Woodstock Ale Fest and Infinite Galaxies from 2018-10-08T22:22:45

In this episode we expound on our visit to the 5th annual Woodstock Ale Fest. We also acknowledge a local beer gem and give the Galaxy hop its due. --- Support this podcast: Listen

Episode 6: A Craft Beer Primer from 2018-10-02T20:14:21

In this episode, the podcast caters to newbies with the Let's Sip Craft Beer Primer. Then, it's time for a first sip of Melvin Brewing, new to the Chicago market. --- Support this podcast: Listen

Episode 5: Beer Festivals and Tropical Ghosts from 2018-09-25T19:16:38

It's beer festival season, so let's discuss the GABF medals(for Illinois and Chicago) and Beerhoptacular. We then feature a big, hazy IPA from Forbidden Root. --- Support this podcast: Listen

Episode 4: Hemp Beer and Why #DrinkLocal Matters from 2018-09-18T04:07:22

On this episode, we discuss the new 'hemp beer' from Sweetwater, beer seasons, and the importance of the uptick in local beer interest. --- Support this podcast: Listen

Episode 3: Hazy Tastes and Unsolicited Opinions from 2018-09-05T01:07:25

In this episode, we discuss beer coding, and using beer reviews to make purchasing decisions. We also talk new hazy releases from a couple of West Coast breweries. --- Support this podcast: Listen

Episode 2: Conventions, Misconceptions, and Beer Trends from 2018-08-27T16:52:45

We discuss the differences between brewpubs and taprooms, one of the biggest current beer trends and a few breweries who are always worthy of a pint purchase. --- Support this podcast: Listen

Episode 1: Paper Umbrella and Canning Concerns from 2018-08-21T01:09:55

On Episode One of Let's Sip, we review Goose Island's new Tropical IPA Paper Umbrella. We also discuss Boston Beer Co.'s canning headaches and showcase some recent solid beer releases. --- Supp...