Podcasts by The Ale Evangelist Show
The Ale Evangelist Show The Ale Evangelist Show is a podcast designed to help get out the good news of fine craft beers, enjoying them, where to find them, and what they are. We aim on this show to have a broad mix of information on what makes good beer good, as well as a smattering of interviews from brewers, establishment owners, and moguls in the beer scene around the Central Valley of California. About Your Hosts, the Ale Evangelists: Scotsman, Chris Dow I’ve been interested in beer since somewhat before I SHOULD have been interested in beer. One night, I was attending a party, and a friend and I went to pick out beer. I suggested the names of some well-known mass-produced beers of the time, and was summarily sworn at in the middle of the store. Surprised at his vehemence, I asked and was informed that
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The Maiden Voyage from 2023-12-13T14:12:21.064881
The Scotsman and Drew talk about why they like beer, how they got into beer, and what the Ale Evangelist Show will be about. The briefly touch on beer styles, and what their favorites are. St. Patr...
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Beer Appreciation from 2023-12-13T14:12:21.057280
The Scotsman and Drew enjoy a Kodiak Brown Ale while discussing how to properly appreciate beers. From the packaging of beer (cans or bottles?), to the 4 senses you can use while appreciating beer,...
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What is Beer? from 2023-12-13T14:12:21.051871
The Scotsman and Drew discuss the ingredients of beer: Barley, Hops, Water, and Yeast. What are these simple-yet-Oh-So-Complex ingredients and how do brewers use them to make the liquid awesomeness...
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The Dark Beer Show from 2023-12-13T14:12:21.041873
"I just don't like dark beer..." In the Dark Beer Show, The Scotsman and Drew enjoy an 825 State Stout from Epic Brewing Company, in Colorado. They discuss the merits of this dark beer and dark bee...
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Craft Beer from 2023-12-13T14:12:21.037809
On the Craft Beer show, the Scotsman and Drew discuss what, exactly, constitutes "Craft Beer". Is there an actual definition, and how has it evolved over the years? Is Boston Beer Company (Sam Adam...
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Local Beer from 2023-12-13T14:12:20.994834
On the Local Beer show, The Scotsman and Drew give a non-exhaustive rundown of the local beer scene in the Central Valley. They talk about how craft beer started in Modesto back in 1984 with St. St...
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Battle Royale from 2023-12-13T14:12:20.990492
In this, the Battle Royale, The Scotsman and Drew put their reputations as beer connoisseurs on the line as they taste Budweiser and Coors up against Anchor Brewing’s California Lager and Firestone...
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Must Be the Season of the... from 2023-12-13T14:12:20.982508
In this show, the Scotsman responds to some less-than-positive comments he received about the sour beer show. He takes the time to remind everyone what the purpose of this show really is, to educat...
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Your Love Is Like... Nitrogen? from 2023-12-13T14:12:20.978624
In this, THE NITROGEN BEER SHOW, The Scotsman and Drew try Old Chub Nitro, a Scotch Ale which is known for its creamy mouthfeel and rich flavor. The Scotsman and Drew talk about the upcoming on-loc...
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Top 5 Easy Drinking Beers from 2023-12-13T14:12:20.958885
It’s a really hot day in the Central Valley of California, what better way to celebrate the arrival of the annual heat than by having the Ale Evangelists choose their Top 5 Easy Drinking Beers?The ...
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Peanut Butter and Hops from 2023-12-13T14:12:20.792828
The Scotsman and Drew (he’s back!) gather again to talk about hops. Drew almost attends the Lodi Beer Festival with the future Mrs. Drew. He didn’t have as good a time as he hoped he would, becaus...
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Bitterness from 2023-12-13T14:12:20.786652
The Scotsman and Drew are joined by Listener James to try the Dogfish Head 120 minute IPA. Then they move into a discussion of bitterness in beer and why that involves iso-alpha acids and other sci...
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Taking a Break from 2023-12-13T14:12:20.762562
Good morning, good afternoon, and good evening, ladies and gents. The Scotsman here to share some news about the show. First off, I want to take the time right now to thank each and every one of y...
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AB Eats the World... Film at 11 from 2023-12-13T14:12:20.738118
These days, it seems like every other day is filled with the news of Annheuser Busch acquiring yet another entity. They are the Borg of Beer these days. No Craft Brewery or Massive Brewing Conglome...
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The Pumpkin Beer Show from 2023-12-13T14:12:20.690603
In this show, the Scotsman and Drew drink some Pumpkin beers and talk about some of the local spots in Modesto to get some great beer. Never had a pumpkin beer you liked? Then you want to check out...
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Winter Warmers&Beer Syrup from 2023-12-13T14:12:20.667787
In this post-Thanksgiving episode of the Ale Evangelist show, the Scotsman and Drew talk about what makes up a good winter warmer beer. What you can expect when trying different breweries’ offering...
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The Peanut Butter Beer Battle Royale from 2023-12-13T14:12:20.651800
On this crispety-crunchety-peanut-buttery episode of the Ale Evangelist Show, the Scotsman and Drew go head to head to see who’s right about the best peanut butter beer between Track 7’s Nukin’ Fut...
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What Is Craft Beer? from 2023-12-13T14:12:20.490952
In this episode, the Scotsman and Rodbo do a side by side of the Toaster Pastry and the Scotsman’s homebrewed Pico Pastry. Whilst they ruminate on these tasty beverages, they existentially consider...
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Hank Olson and the Food Fix Truck from 2023-12-13T14:12:20.487648
On this episode of the Ale Evangelist Show, the Ale Evangelists welcome special guest Hank Olson, owner of the Food Fix Truck. We talk food, beer, and the FOOD FIX SECRET MENU! Yup, it’s only a sec...
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Urinating in the Beer Cooler from 2023-12-13T14:12:20.480383
On this episode of the Ale Evangelist Show, the guys crack open a beer provided by listener Joe! A Nitro Russian Imperial Stout goes down smoothly while they talk about the nature of craft beer, pl...
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A Modesto Brewery? from 2023-12-13T14:12:20.468921
On this faux-pas-prone episode of the Ale Evangelist Show, Rodbo and the Scotsman discuss a new Modesto brewery, Dagny Brewing Co. They drink City of the Sun IPA from Modern Times, and Beer for Bre...
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The Dangerous Climate of Craft Beer from 2023-12-13T14:12:20.458247
On this episode of the Ale Evangelist show, Rodbo and The Scotsman get excited about Wakey Wakey Oatmeal Coffee Porter by New Glory Brewing. They talk about what goes into brewing a Belgian Dark S...
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New Zealand Mania from 2023-12-13T14:12:19.946422
On this episode of the Ale Evangelist Show, the Scotsman and listener Dan break open some New Zealand beers. I think the amazement in their voices will show you what they think of these fantastic, ...
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The Beer Fix from 2023-12-13T14:12:19.872138
On this episode of the Ale Evangelist Show, Whitey, Drew, and the Scotsman are joined once again by Hank Olson of the Food Fix Truck to talk food, flavors, koolickles (?) and beer. The guys drink C...
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Never Fear…Glitter Beer! from 2023-12-13T14:12:19.866132
On this wandering, wide-ranging episode of the Ale Evangelist Show, Whitey and the Scotsman talk about everything from Koolickles (which they actually TASTE on the show) to glitter beer, to retro v...
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Knee Deep... In Beer from 2023-12-13T14:12:19.801275
On this episode of the Ale Evangelist Show, Whitey, Rodbo, and the Scotsman sip some listener-provided IPA. The show beer this week is brought to you by Patrick Krebbs, who supplied a carmel-malt-f...
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What is Beer? from 2022-03-07T03:32:02.102376
The Scotsman and Drew discuss the ingredients of beer: Barley, Hops, Water, and Yeast. What are these simple-yet-Oh-So-Complex ingredients and how do brewers use them to make the liquid awesomeness...
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Top 5 Easy Drinking Beers from 2022-03-07T03:32:02.055204
It’s a really hot day in the Central Valley of California, what better way to celebrate the arrival of the annual heat than by having the Ale Evangelists choose their Top 5 Easy Drinking Beers? Th...
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What is Beer? from 2022-02-21T04:08:56.351579
The Scotsman and Drew discuss the ingredients of beer: Barley, Hops, Water, and Yeast. What are these simple-yet-Oh-So-Complex ingredients and how do brewers use them to make the liquid awesomeness...
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10 East Taproom Part 2 - Fieldwork and Tioga-Sequoia from 2022-02-21T04:08:56.340690
In this, part II of a most epic event for the Ale Evangelist Show, the Scotsman and Drew get to taste Fieldwork Brewing’s fantastic lineup of beers, interview Mark Maigaard, East Bay Sales Manager ...
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You're Drinking Your Beer Wrong from 2022-02-21T04:08:56.339895
You've been drinking your beer wrong. After tasting this weeks brew (Huge Arker Bourbon Imperial Stout), the Ale Evangelist and Drew discuss how the glass from which you drink your chosen beer can ...
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Top 5 Easy Drinking Beers from 2022-02-21T04:08:56.338500
It’s a really hot day in the Central Valley of California, what better way to celebrate the arrival of the annual heat than by having the Ale Evangelists choose their Top 5 Easy Drinking Beers?
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The Market from 2022-02-21T04:08:56.294331
The Scotsman and Drew meet a local Beer Markert Owner who has become their favorite. They also try some new beers...
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Firestone Walker Takeover from 2022-02-21T04:08:56.290546
In this very special Ale Evangelist Show, The Scotsman and Drew are back at one of their favorite haunts, 10 EAST Kitchen and Taproom for a tap takeover.
Firestone Walker had a stellar showing...
Hop Fresheners from 2022-02-21T04:08:56.289685
In this show, the Scotsman and Drew try their first in the Hop Freshener series from the people behind Port Brewing.
They also answer a fan’s questions about beer can chicken and grilling and ...
Strike Brewing from 2022-02-21T04:08:56.288871
On this extra jumbo edition of the Ale Evangelist Show, the guys are introduced to Strike Brewing Co. out of San Jose. They try the flagship The Colossus of Clout, a fine Irish Red ale, AND the Win...
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Crony Capitalism from 2022-02-21T04:08:56.286867
Well, the Scotsman is pissed at ABInBev again. What’s new? This time, the guys are talking about ABInBev’s new incentive program where distributors are given rebates to NOT carry Craft Beer.
Come On Back from 2022-02-21T04:08:56.284255
The Scotsman and Whitey are featured in this comeback episode where they try to conclusively prove whether or not Whitey can actually tell the difference between Bud, Miller and Coor’s. Can he do ...
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Stale Beer from 2022-02-21T04:08:56.283417
Drew is back! Ah, feels like the old show again! On this episode of the Ale Evangelist Show, the Scotsman and Drew discuss and taste stale beer, and some of the results might actually surprise you....
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Cinco De Mayo! from 2022-02-21T04:08:56.282236
On this special Cinco De Mayo episode of the Ale Evangelist Show, the guys talk about the history of Cinco De Mayo (both real and imagined).
They try some tasty (if lightly aged) beers fro...
Live @ The Central Valley BrewFest from 2022-02-21T04:08:56.281457
On this very special CV BrewFest edition of the Ale Evangelist show, the guys try brews from High Water Brewing, Amador Brewing, Lost Coast Brewing, Blaker Brewing, and many more amazing breweries ...
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The Pale Ale Challenge from 2022-02-21T04:08:56.280614
On this episode of the Ale Evangelist Show, the Scotsman and Drew recap their wonderful time at the Central Valley Brewfest. They bring up their favorite moments, their favorite beers, and generall...
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Drake's Hopocalypse & Whitey's Snacks from 2022-02-21T04:08:56.279837
On this especially tasty episode of the Ale Evangelist Show, Whitey returns...this time with snacks! The Piña Colada Sliders were incredible, and went perfectly with the Drake’s Hopocalypse White a...
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Changing the Brewing Landscape from 2022-02-21T04:08:56.278739
On this episode of the Ale Evangelist Show, the guys talk about the very real possibility that everything is about to change. You see, there’s this new product on the market, which….well, which the...
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Catching Up from 2022-02-21T04:08:56.277964
The Scotsman goes solo after a few hectic weeks that have seen some pretty interesting things happen and some pretty good beers being drunk...
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AB Eats the World - Part 2 from 2022-02-21T04:08:56.277163
On this return extravaganza, the Scotsman and Drew try a FANTASTIC sour from HIgh Water Brewing Company, they talk about what all has been going on (Drew lost a car, Scotsman had a Sleep(less) Stud...
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The Scotsman Flies Alone from 2022-02-21T04:08:56.276316
On this episode of the Ale Evangelist show, the Scotsman ranges outside of the Central Valley and discusses the beers of 927 Beer Company in Cambria, Firestone Walker in Paso Robles, and Central Co...
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Farewell to St Stans from 2022-02-21T04:08:56.275457
On this episode of the Ale Evangelist show, the Scotsman bids a fond and respectful farewell to the legend that is St. Stan’s Brewing Company. With the building formerly housing St. Stan’s about to...
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The Zymatic Inquisition from 2022-02-21T04:08:56.274216
Drew returns on this excessively fun episode of the Ale Evangelist Show.
Is the Zymatic really brewing, or are people just being sticks in the mud? Learn about the crap that beer snobs say and...
Mighty Whitey of Us from 2022-02-21T04:08:56.273437
Whitey makes his triumphant return on the Ale Evangelist Show, and Drew dips into the Beer Closet!
This show explores important topics like...Is is really ok to like crappy beer? What does the...
Apple Brandy Barrel Noir from 2022-02-21T04:08:56.272649
On this audience-participation episode of the Ale Evangelist Show, Scotsman and Drew talk about why anyone in their right mind would brew an oyster stout. (Turns out 21st Amendment would!)
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Fizzics & The Black Albert from 2022-02-21T04:08:56.271808
In this episode of The Ale Evangelist we discover what it is that scares the Scotsman out of his shorts...
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The Three Stooges from 2022-02-21T04:08:56.270651
Saturday, January 14, 2017 - On this 2017 Inaugural episode of the Ale Evangelist show, The Scotsman, Whitey and Drew fight their way through some audio issues to bring you some homebrew, and a rea...
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The Return of Drew from 2022-02-21T04:08:56.268205
After a multi-week “vacation” away from the show for work purposes, Drew returns, and the Ale Evangelists celebrate by cracking open a rare bottle from Cantillon, a Belgian brewery renowned for the...
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Lemon Meringue Beer from 2022-02-21T04:08:56.265197
On this episode of the Ale Evangelist Show, the Scotsman and Drew rejoice with Blaker Brewing and weep with Speakeasy Ales and Lagers. They try New Glory brewing beers on the show for the first tim...
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The Top 50 American Craft Breweries from 2022-02-21T04:08:56.264352
On this episode of the Ale Evangelist Show, the Scotsman and Drew get to try a special 20th Anniversary edition of Dogfish Head’s Higher Math, a 17% abv Golden Ale with Sour Cherries and Chocolate!...
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The Scotsman Loses It from 2022-02-21T04:08:56.262393
On this rage-fueled episode of the Ale Evangelist Show, Rodbo and Drew meet for the first time, the guys all try Saison Dupont and talk about the Saison style.
On this episode, you can also fi...
Craft Beer Grows Up from 2022-02-21T04:08:56.261559
On this fantastic solo episode of the Ale Evangelist Show, the Scotsman pontificates angrily about craft brewers who send cease and desist letters, especially after they’ve complained about having ...
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The Scotsman Has Some ‘Splaining To Do from 2022-02-21T04:08:56.260759
On this show, the Scotsman and Rodbo play 4 voicemails(!), discuss Waldo’s Special Ale, the Scotsman mocks IPA-hating Rodbo for making his first Dust Bowl Beer HOPS OF WRATH, and they are also intr...
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When Selling Out Doesn't Sell from 2022-02-21T04:08:56.259933
On this Welcome Back episode of the Ale Evangelist Show, the Scotsman and Rodbo discuss the nature of selling out. Is that what Wicked Weed of Asheville, North Carolina recently did when they were...
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Another IPA? from 2022-02-21T04:08:56.258778
On this episode of the Ale Evangelist Show, a listener voicemail reveals the ultimate fate of the St. Stan’s Brewing building in downtown Modesto. The guys also try a couple of really awesome beers...
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Sour Awesomness from 2022-02-21T04:08:56.257947
On this show, Drew returns to a fantastic, well-balanced sour ale: The Figaro Ale from Cascade Brewing Company. Oh man, this one is worth every cent!
We also talk about some news from the St....
Brewing Chemists from 2022-02-21T04:08:56.257125
On this episode of the Ale Evangelist Show, Rodbo and the Scotsman drink a 4 year old Bigfoot Barleywine Style Ale from Sierra Nevada Brewing Company! How does it hold up after 4 years of cold stor...
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AB Buys Again from 2022-02-21T04:08:56.199430
On this episode of the Ale Evangelist Show, Rodbo, Drew, and the Scotsman enjoy a rare treat: A side-by-side tasting of a 2013 and 2017 Brother Thelonius Belgian Dark Strong! The rich malty goodnes...
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Beer Doesn't Grow Up from 2022-02-21T04:08:56.198163
On this episode of the Ale Evangelist Show, the Scotsman and Drew try another of these new-fangled hazy IPAs, with much happiness. They raved about that for awhile, until they realized that Founder...
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Barrel Aging Gone Crazy from 2022-02-21T04:08:56.197277
On this episode of the Ale Evangelist Show, the Scotsman samples what he recommended you do NOT do, and that is an aged Imperial IPA. What does he think of it? Were the Ale Evangelists wrong in the...
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The ADD Show from 2022-02-21T04:08:56.196367
On this highly distractible episode of the Ale Evangelist Show, the guys read an e-mail from an ACTUAL JAPANESE LISTENER!
Among other strange topics on the show, they read sugar free gummy bea...
Whither Sandude from 2022-02-21T04:08:56.195061
On this episode of the Ale Evangelist Show, the Scotsman, Rodbo, and Drew undergo a change in the show’s location to the newly-named Budweiser Bunker to escape the plague at the Scots Estate.
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The Solo Show from 2022-02-21T04:08:56.193989
On this Scotsfamily-sickness-induced solo show, the Scotsman drinks a great Kolsch-style beer provided by Listener Patrick, and talks about a few things happening in the beer world:
An update ...
Be Judgemental from 2022-02-21T04:08:56.193189
On this information-packed episode of the Ale Evangelist Show, the Scotsman and Drew sit down with Peter Munoz, certified beer judge, to talk about what beer judging is all about. The guys talked ...
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The Return of Rodbo from 2022-02-21T04:08:56.191447
On this rabbit-trail-riddled episode of the Ale Evangelist Show, Rodbo and the Scotsman discuss how great of a beer location Oregon is, as well as Rodbo AND Takuma’s trip to the Pacific Northwest. ...
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All the Topics from 2022-02-21T04:08:56.190164
On this highly distractible episode of the Ale Evangelist Show, Rodbo and the Scotsman drink the absolutely epic and tasty Dark Reckoning from Morgan Territory Brewing Company in Tracy, CA. How to ...
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Drew Is AWOL from 2022-02-21T04:08:56.189189
On this episode, Rodbo and the Scotsman mock Drew, who forgot they were supposed to record today. They taste a couple of listener donated beers, as well as they talk about the Belgian Tripel and Da...
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The Search for Drew from 2022-02-21T04:08:56.188266
On this hilarity-laden episode of the Ale Evangelist Show, Drew ACTUALLY remembers that we’re recording, so we FINALLY get to drink the Ale Apothecary’s The Beer Formerly Known as LaTache. The well...
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The Old Dogs of Brewing from 2022-02-21T04:08:56.186914
On this short episode of the Ale Evangelist Show, the Scotsman flies the show alone and tries the Sentry IPA from New Glory Brewing Company. They bill this bad boy as a West Coast IPA, so the Scots...
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Rodbo Is Punished from 2022-02-21T04:08:56.184997
On this long-awaited episode of the Ale Evangelist Show, Rodbo returns, only to be accosted with a Double IPA from Revision. Will this be the hop-laden elixir that finally convinces Rodbo that hop...
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Solo Local Grab Bag from 2022-02-21T04:08:56.184084
On this solo episode of the Ale Evangelist Show, the Scotsman covers a variety of topics, most of which center around the central valley beer scene.
To begin, the coveted uKeg finally arri...
The Gang's All Here! from 2022-02-21T04:08:56.182761
On this episode of the Ale Evangelist Show, the gang’s all here, and they’ve got some beers to drink.
The show beers this episode were brought to you by Manteca Joe, as he donated the Cutthroat...
A Pair of Cocnuts from 2022-02-21T04:08:56.181821
On this episode of the Ale Evangelist Show, Rodbo and the Scotsman try out some new technology, hopefully enabling them to do more regular shows, even when they can’t be in the same room! They try ...
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Should We Shed a TIER? from 2022-02-21T04:08:56.180868
On this episode of the Ale Evangelist Show, the Scotsman reunites with Drew and Whitey to talk about why Rodbo was...well...indisposed and unable to record. Quickly the topics turn to (what else?) ...
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Green Flash in a Pan from 2022-02-21T04:08:56.177790
On this episode, Whitey and the Scotsman get to drink Contains No Juice by the most excellent Alvarado Street Brewing Company. It really deserves its name and is really a great beer.
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The Vicious Vinyl Homebrewer from 2022-02-21T04:08:56.175927
On this episode of the Ale the Scotsman, Rodbo , and Drew are joined by a very special guest. Homebrewer Scott from the Ripon Brewins joins us to pour 4 of his homebrews for the show. He poured an ...
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Beer Potporri & Heady Topper from 2022-02-21T04:08:56.174694
In this EXTREMELY BELATED episode of the Ale Evangelist Show, Whitey and the Scotsman shoot the breeze about Alaskan beer, Central Coast Beers, the mudslide several months ago, how the Scotsman is ...
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