Bästa Beer Talk podcaster (2024)

1
Watch It Now! Cable and Streaming Animation 1:09:20

1d ago1:09:20

1:09:20

Ben and Kurt continue their series on animation when they have a Sweetwater 420 Extra Pale Ale and talk about animation available on cable and streaming services. Shows like South Park, Futurama, Big Mouth, and One Piece, to name a few, are discussed!Av bensoman1

1
A Chat With Irish Brewing Pioneer Shane Long 31:31

20d ago31:31

31:31

In this episode, we sit down with Shane Long, a legend in Irish brewing and the founder of both Franciscan Well Brewery, one of Ireland’s first microbreweries, and the brand-new Changing Times Brewery in Dublin. Shane shares his incredible journey from entering the industry in the 1990s when “craft beer” wasn’t even a term, to building and selling …

1
Christmas Songs 55:25

9d ago55:25

55:25

We're into the Christmas season, so Ben and Kurt enjoy a tall glass of Shove It by The Brewing Projekt and talk about how they really feel about Christmas songs.Av bensoman1

1
Having a Beer with Disney Characters 56:15

16d ago56:15

56:15

Ben and Kurt drink a 3 Floyds Turbo Reaper IPA as they discuss which Disney characters they would like to have a beer with!Av bensoman1

1
The Friendsgiving and Beer Tasting Episode 57:33

23d ago57:33

57:33

Ben and Kurt invite their wives Noel and Jennifer for a very special episode... to drink beer! Beers from Earth Rider, Potosi, Broken Bat, Hop & Barrel, O'so, and Stone Arch are sampled.Av bensoman1

1
Introducing Culture and History: The London Beer Floods 11:14

27d ago11:14

11:14

This is a special episode containing and episode of a 2nd podcast I released. I'm lucky enough that, in addition to all the brewers, I've also managed to talk to beer historians, archaeologists, and those with insights into beers place in culture and history. But there are plenty of people who have published interesting documents but who I will nev…

1
The Great 1990s Album Draft! 1:06:49

29d ago1:06:49

1:06:49

Ben and Kurt draft albums from the 1990s as they drink a Hazy Hero IPA from Revolution Brewing. All your favorite (rock) music is discussed!Av bensoman1

1
Blessed are the Cheese Makers 1:06:09

1M ago1:06:09

1:06:09

It's the Wisconsin show! Ben and Kurt discuss their favorite songs from Wisconsin-connected bands: Bodeans, Garbage, Steve Miller Band, Violent Femmes, and Arrested Development as they drink Dive Beer Milwaukee Lager from Lakefront Brewery. Plus, a quiz on Wisconsin breweries!Av bensoman1

1
Recorded in Oshkosh, it’s Saturday Night! 1:16:51

1M ago1:16:51

1:16:51

Saturday Night Live is turning 50, so Ben and Kurt have a Dirty Bastard from Founders and talk about their favorites from the long-running variety show's many eras. Then, a quiz on haunted houses to wrap up the spooky season.Av bensoman1

1
Havin’ Beers with Musicians 55:46

2M ago55:46

55:46

What musicians would Ben and Kurt most like to have a beer with? Find out as they discuss it over Raspberry Peach Braaaaaaaains from Drekker Brewing Company.Av bensoman1

1
I Want Action! 56:15

2M ago56:15

56:15

Ben and Kurt discuss their favorite movies from action stars Bruce Willis, Chris Hemsworth, Harrison Ford, Sean Connery, and Tom Cruise while drinking a 3 Floyds Zombie Dust. KABOOM!Av bensoman1

1
A Chat With Métaphore Beer Owner, Jiří Sládek 1:11:01

2M ago1:11:01

1:11:01

In this episode, I chat with Jiří Sládek, founder of Métaphore Beer, one of the most unique and thoughtful breweries in the Czech Republic. Jiří, who describes himself as an “esoteric beer artist,” shares his philosophy-driven approach to brewing, emphasizing authenticity, subtlety, and elegance. He discusses how Métaphore, though a small brewery w…

1
Songs We Hate 1:01:06

2M ago1:01:06

1:01:06

You know what we hate??? These songs!!! You know what we don't hate??? Great Lakes Brewing Company Mexican Lager!!! You wanna know why??? You better listen to find out!!!Av bensoman1

1
Prime Time Animation 55:25

2M ago55:25

55:25

Let's talk about animation in Prime Time, baby! And we drink White Rascal from Avery Brewing Company! And we all get smarter and more handsome! Everyone wins!Av bensoman1

1
Don’t stop believin’, Miley! 48:52

3M ago48:52

48:52

High Life Lite is back!!!!!! And hear about our favorite songs from The Scorpions, Journey, Miley Cyrus, Bush, and ZZ Top.Av bensoman1

1
One Hit Wonders! 59:30

3M ago59:30

59:30

Kurt and Ben have an O'so Infectious Groove as they celebrate their picks for the best one-hit-wonders of each decade!Av bensoman1

1
The Movie Franchise Draft 57:11

3M ago57:11

57:11

Kurt and Ben talk movie franchises and pic their favorites while they enjoy a Samuel Adams Octoberfest.Av bensoman1

1
After School Cartoons 1:08:47

3M ago1:08:47

1:08:47

Did you ever rush home after school to watch cartoons? We sure did! Let's have a beer and talk about everything from He-Man to Duck Tailes to The Anamaniacs!Av bensoman1

1
Saturday Morning Memories 1:04:37

4M ago1:04:37

1:04:37

Remember when Saturday mornings were devoted to cartoons? Let's have a Sam Adams Summer Ale and talk about it! And Kurt quizzes Ben on beer drinking counties!Av bensoman1

1
The Saviors Tour Concert Review - Green Day & Pumkins 1:03:40

4M ago1:03:40

1:03:40

Kurt and Ben saw the The Saviors Tour this weekend! How were Green Day, The Smashing Pumpkins, Rancid, and The Linda Lindas? Have a Busch Light Peach with us and find out!Av bensoman1

1
E9: BTS on BTO and KDR drinks a Sun Beam (FS4) 56:06

4M ago56:06

56:06

Ben T Soman and Kurt D Reising talk about their favorite songs from Bachman-Turner Overdrive, The Offspring, Bryan Adams, Live, Nirvana, and Olivia Rodrigo.Av bensoman1

1
Follow us on X (formerly Twitter) 0:44

4M ago0:44

0:44

Let's Have a Beer and Talk About It is on X (formerly Twitter). Follow us @lhabatai today!Av bensoman1

1
A Chat With Postcard Brewing of Ireland 43:45

4M ago43:45

43:45

In this episode, I'm joined by Jonathan Spielberg, founder of Postcard Brewing Company in Dublin, Ireland. Jonathan, originally from New York, takes us through his journey from IT project management to becoming a key player in Ireland's craft beer scene. We delve into the challenges of transitioning from a hobbyist brewer to establishing a fully-fl…

1
E8: Our Favorite Performance by 5 Actors. (A1) 52:59

4M ago52:59

52:59

What are our favorite roles from some of Hollywood's biggest stars! And Ben gives Kurt a terrible quiz while drinking a Soul Memory Black Lager.Av bensoman1

1
E7: I have No Doubt that Guns N’ Roses would Dua Lipa. (FS4) 52:47

4M ago52:47

52:47

Favorite songs from Guns N' Roses, Dion, Rod Stewart, Dua Lipa, and No Doubt while drinking Warsteiner Brewers Gold. And a quiz on Major League Rugby.Av bensoman1

1
Episode 6: Who is the Greatest American Band? 1:00:16

5M ago1:00:16

1:00:16

Who is the greatest band to ever come out of the US? Ben and Kurt discuss! Then Kurt is quizzed on the Northwoods League all they enjoy a Pete's Wheat from One Barrel Brewing Co.Av bensoman1

1
Episode 5: Beck to the Boss and a Juicy Cloud (FS3) 53:10

5M ago53:10

53:10

Ben and Kurt discuss Bob Dylan, Beck, Madonna, Green Day, and Bruce Springsteen while riding a Juicy Cloud from Lion's Tail Brewery. Then Kurt quizzes Ben on the WNBA.Av bensoman1

1
Episode 4: Superheros and the Top 10 band quiz 45:21

5M ago45:21

45:21

Av bensoman1

1
Recreating A 3,000 Year Old Egyptian Beer in Utah 48:28

5M ago48:28

48:28

Beer was a fundamental part of life in Ancient Egypt. But what did it taste like? That's the sort of question most of would briefly ponder and then move on. Not Dylan McDonnell.He set about plans to recreate an ancient beer as accurately as possible. It turned out to be a 3 year project of deciphering ancient documents, finding ingredients that wer…

1
Episode 3: Favorite Songs II 44:32

5M ago44:32

44:32

Ben and Kurt talk about their favorite songs from Weezer, Taylor Swift, Pearl Jam, P!nk, and Oasis while drinking a Shiner Light Blonde.Av bensoman1

1
Episode 2: Bands we’ll never see live 44:54

6M ago44:54

44:54

Ben & Kurt discuss bands that they'll never see live and why as they enjoy a delicious Warsteiner Dunkel.Av bensoman1

1
What's The Real History of Lambic Beer? 59:05

6M ago59:05

59:05

Lambic is synonymous with Brussels. The usual story is that the spontaneously fermented beer has been brewed unchanged since medieval times, a remnant of how all beers were once brewed.The story is more interesting though.Beer Historian Roel Mulder from LostBeers.com joins me to explain how Lambic beers originated in the 18th century and how they w…

1
Episode 1: Favorite Songs I 33:39

6M ago33:39

33:39

Find out Ben and Kurt's favorite songs from Stone Temple Pilots, Beastie Boys, Foo Fighters, Cake, Brittany Spears, and Led Zeppelin as they drink Leinenkugel's Sunset Wheat.Av bensoman1

1
Talking Fonio Beer And Burton Union Systems At Thornbridge Brewing. 21:09

6M ago21:09

21:09

Thornbridge Brewing in the UK are an award winning brewery that have a strong emphasis on tradition but like to take chances.They have recently linked with Brooklyn Brewery founder Garrett Oliver to brew a beer with Fonio. This is a staple grain crop in West Africa but it's not widely know outside of the area. It's hardy and grows in dry conditions…

1
A Chat With Wild East, Brooklyn's Mixed Fermentation Brewery 43:04

6M ago43:04

43:04

Wild East was founded in 2019 by Brett Taylor, Tyler March and Lindsay Steen. Based in Brooklyn they have a focus (though by no means exclusive) on mixed fermentation and Brett-based beers. They started with 40 barrels and have since grown that by a further 100. As they say they themselves, they aim to push boundaries and open new doors for anyone …

1
A Chat With Tom Standage, Author of A History Of The World in 6 Glasses 53:36

7M ago53:36

53:36

Looking at the history of the world through it's 6 favourite drinks might seem a bit unusual. But this lens throws light on changes in culture as well as power throughout the ages.Tom Standage, editor of The Economist, took this approach in his book "A History Of The World In 6 Glasses," in which he traces trends through the history of Beer, Wine, …

1
A Chat With Elias Wicked Ales of Manila 42:12

8M ago42:12

42:12

It's a big claim to say any one brewery is the best in its country. But Elias Wicked Ales won the award as The Philippines best two years running at the Asian Beer Championship.Founded by Raoul Masangcay in 2019 Elias Wicked Ales gained prominence quickly. Raoul is the first beer sommelier in The Philippines and built his interest in, and knowledge…

1
Vietnam's East West Brewing 47:17

8M ago47:17

47:17

Vietnamese are among the top ten beer drinkers in the world. The country also has one of the most vibrant beer scenes in Asia. East West is one of the leading craft breweries in Vietnam. Based in Ho Chi Minh City they were founded by a multi-national team (hence the name) with the intention of building a world-class brewery.Their brewery and taproo…

1
Bastet Brewing, Florida's Egypt-Inspired Brewery 1:08:08

9M ago1:08:08

1:08:08

Huston Lett and Tom Ross founded Bastet Brewing in Tampa Bay, Florida back in 2014 but didn't actually launch until 2019.Inspired by the ancient Egyptian brewing culture they chose the name Bastet after the god who was prevented from destroying mankind when she was fooled into getting drunk.With such a long view of brewing history both Tom and Hust…

1
The Role Of Chicha Beer in The Andean Wari Empire. A Chat With Archeologist Donna Nash. 1:18:50

9M ago1:18:50

1:18:50

The Wari Empire ruled in Peru from around 600 to 1100. During that time they ruled over much of coastal and highland Peru.Recent excavations have revealed that one of the tools they used to forge alliances was with the local beer, chicha. This was brewed in large state-owned breweries and used both as a way of creating links with neighbouring tribe…

1
Vine Street Brewing: Missouri's First Black-Owned Brewery 46:26

10M ago46:26

46:26

Black owned breweries are just 1% of breweries in the US. Recently opened Vine Street in Kansas City is the only one in Missouri.Join founders Kemet Coleman and Woodie Bonds for a chat about the brewery and the challenges and expectations of being minority owned. As the first black-owned brewery in Missouri, Vine Street not only crafts exceptional …

1
How Alcohol Created Civilization With Edward Slingerland 1:03:36

10M ago1:03:36

1:03:36

Alcohol has been used by humans since the beginning of time. Why do we still injest what is a poison? Edward Slingerland addressed this question in his book "Drunk. How we sipped, danced, and stumbled our way to civilization." Edward is the Professor of Philosophy at the University of British Columbia and his book looks at the alcohol from an evolu…

1
Birth Of A Brewery Part 3 48:13

10M ago48:13

48:13

We've been following the birth of Checkerhead Brewery on Vancouver Island for a while.Street Juggles David Aiken is creating a lifestyle micro-brewery that will allow him to meet his financial needs and also have a great quality of life.It's been almost a year since we last spoke. How is the project getting on?…

1
Father Mathew and 19th Century Irish Temperance Movement 55:58

10M ago55:58

55:58

The caricature of the Irish involves a lot of alcohol and drunkenness. It often comes as a surprise when people discover just how widespread and culturally ingrained temperance and teetotalism is in the country.Father Theobald Mathew's temperance crusade was the single most extraordinary social movement in pre-famine Ireland, enlisting millions of …

1
Brouwerij Kestemont, Belgium's Newest Lambic Brewery 41:50

10M ago41:50

41:50

Lambic brewing around Brussels has a long tradition. After many years of decline it has in recent times gone through a revival.Existign breweries have grown and a handful of new breweries have opened.Brewery Kestemont is a family-owned brewery located in another Lambic brewery that closed in 1968.Run by brothers-in-law Lias Kestemont and Wim Krieck…

1
Lass Haüs Ales, Austins Only All-Female Brewery 49:21

11M ago49:21

49:21

Austin has a big and exciting craft beer scene. But surpringly there is only one female-owned brewery where the owners do all the brewing. That is Lass Haüs Ales.Founded by Amber McCullough and Kris Carpenter the brewery specialises in Belgian-style ales.They've experienced their share of ups and downs in trying to bring a brewery to life and they'…

1
Hop & Clover of Mudgee, New South Wales. 53:46

11M ago53:46

53:46

Not everyone iopens a brewery by mistake. Or gets national publicity before they do. But Dave Henderson from Northern Ireland did just that when he bought a brewing system off Gumtree in Australia.When that happened himself and his wife felt that had to go ahead. Join Dave for a chat about his experiences and be amazed at the accuracy of his Austra…

1
Apiwe Nxusani-Mawela, Africa's Brewing Pioneer 47:02

12M ago47:02

47:02

Apiwe Nxusani-Mawela is one the the driving forces behind craft beer across Africa. She's the founder of Tolokazi Beer in South Africa, the first brewery to be owned by a black woman in the continent.She's holds Master Brewer qualification from the Institute of Brewing and Distilling in the UK and was the first black woman to be accredited as a tra…

1
Jump Ship, Scotlands Non-Alcoholic Brewery 42:04

1y ago42:04

42:04

Sonja Mitchell had the same experience many of us have, we want a beer but have to be up early the next morning.And like us she was not happy with the non-alcoholic beers available to her.Unlike the rest of us she decided that she should brew her own. And so she started Jump ShipBrewing, Scotland's only exclusively non-alcoholic brewery.…

1
Recreating a 16th Century Irish Beer With Dr. Susan Flavin & Marc Meltonville 1:07:37

1y ago1:07:37

1:07:37

There is much we still don’t know about beer in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. Historians of food and drink have produced a huge amount of research that explores its deep and complex importance to everyday life. But what did that beer look and taste like? How much alcohol did it contain? How nutritious was it? Though some researchers have…

Podcaster värda att lyssna på

Beer Talk podcaster

Podcaster värda att lyssna på

Snabbguide