MBR Podcast 3/31/09

On part one of this weeks podcast we discuss Scottish brewery Brewdog's attempt at making an "authentic" India Pale Ale by putting their beer in casks on a boat. Then part one of our spontaneous stout tasting, where Kyle and I are blind and Jon is not. In this segment we taste Samuel Smith's Oatmeal Stout, New Glarus Coffee Stout, Dogfish Head Chicory Stout and Central Waters Bourbon Barrel Stout. Stay tuned for the rest of the tasting in part two.



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MBR Podcast 3/26/09

On part two of this weeks podcast, we continue our discussion with the folks from Brocach Irish Pub, talking about stout and St.Patrick's Day.



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MBR Podcast 3/24/09

On this weeks podcast we get to our series on Stouts by interviewing the owner and bar manager at the restaurant that probably puts more pints of stout into people's bellies than any other in Madison, Brocach Irish Pub on capital square. In part one we talk about the roots of Brocach, what makes it special, the importance of clean beer lines, and the Madison beer culture.
Stay tuned for part two on Thursday where we talk about how they handle the crowds on St. Patrick's Day.



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MBR Podcast 3/19/09

On the second part of this week's podcast we review two beers from the Grumpy Troll pub and brewery, their Stein Beer (yes, a real Stein Beer made with superheated rocks) and their Belgian style India Pale Ale.



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MBR Podcast 3/17/09

On the first part of this weeks podcast, we have news in 60 seconds, covering the expansion of New Belgium, the sale of Labatt USA, and Samuel Adams raising their prices. Also, we discuss the pro's and con's of tap beer.




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MBR Podcast 3/12/09

On part two of this weeks broadcast we continue our conversation with Randy Mosher, author of Radical Brewing and Tasting Beer: An Insider's Guide to the World's Greatest Drink, about historical beers. What beers have been made with animals as ingredients? How about eggs? Molasses and bran? You must listen to find out.



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MBR Podcast 3/10/09

On the first part of this weeks podcast we test intro music for our newish segment "Kyle's Editorial," and the editorial this week involves Miller Lite's new "triple hops brewed" ad campaign. Then we move on to part one of our interview with Randy Mosher, author of Radical Brewing and the new book Tasting Beer: An Insider's Guide to the World's Greatest Drink. We ask him about the new book, his beer and food pairing recommendations, and his thoughts on triple hops brewed Miller Light. Stay tuned for part two this week, when we talk with Randy about brewing historical beer styles.



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MBR Podcast 3/3/09

This weeks show was full of technical difficulties, but throughout all of the nonsense we were able to get at least one good clip, Kyle's editorial and our discussion on beer glassware. Also, Jon discovers the word "opine."




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