225: End of the Road

We get off to a roaring start. Michael conducts an investigation on post-apocalyptic Goose IPA. This triggers Jeremy to rant about the Pitchfork music festival (there is an apt connection). Jeremy then brags about Reunion IPA. Next, we head to the last stop of our Iowa Roadtrip Series. Of course, we first stop at a few places along the way, including the Statue of Liberty*, the Sword in the Stone*, and the Tom Jones Tribute Bathroom (this one does not require any asterisk). Finally, it is the final FDR for the series finale - where a brut legend from beer brags of yore genteelly glides in and makes its mark.

Beer in this episode: Confluence Brute's Best

Cheers!

224: Plantor

All hail Plantor, the world's largest trowel. Jeremy finally gets redemption from his elbow and can see Slayer. Michael is reminded of the Beavis and Butthead/Cher collaboration, then brags about a couple of Kalona brews. Jeremy talks about a band named Jucifer and a beer called Juicifer. We trundle along on the Iowa Roadtrip, stopping by a few BIG sights in Des Moines. Jeremy is watching the Deer Hunter and is inspired to ask a trivia question. Finally, we get into the FDR, where a gifted brew is vetted.

Beer in this episode: Confluence South Side Citra Blonde

Cheers!

223: Proto GoPro Show

Michael brings up some Nu Metal chungus, catching Jeremy off guard. Jeremy has a wacky pack, featuring a gelatinous cube and a nice donuty orange hibiscus brew. Michael experiences Deliria. Next stop: Knoxville! Knoxville! (Iowa) for some road side attractions. We visit the Museum of Traffic Control, see the largest Dutch windmill in the US, and see graves of some government mules. No trip is complete without the obligatory Stephen King digression, as we realize that The Shining is the prequel to Up. Eventually, we meander toward the FDR, where a brew evokes memories of the past and some deep discussion.

Beer in this episode: Peace Tree Blonde Fatale

Cheers!

222: Pulpit Coconut

Jeremy briefly checks in on his "Hook's Books" goal before asking Michael for a beer brag. Michael pivots, talking a couple a beer bombs that he barely dodged when selecting for a flight, including a blueberry infused Spotted Cow. Jeremy responds with something that could be even worse - Lemon Tea Bud Light. He then discusses a coffee IPA he had from Single Speed (returning to brags, not bombs). Starting into the Iowa Road Trip Series, Michael throws out a quiz on Iowan state symbols, adding his own bonus question on an Iowan city west of the Missouri River. We continue on, stopping at places in Waterloo and Decorah.  We check out the Galleria de Paco, The Dan Gable Museum, Decorah's Ice Cave, and Pulpit Rock. Finally, we stop the car to quaff this weeks FDR.

Beer in this episode: Single Speed/Pulpit Rock Coconut Migration

Cheers!

221: Dumb Alcatraz Site

We get right into the beer brags, where Michael uncharacteristically has a hazy IPA and Jeremy characteristically has a double IPA. We then shift to the Iowa Roadtrip Series, stopping by some Cedar Rapids roadside attractions, shouting out the freakish Bart Simpson tree before we depart. In town, we see the Weenie Plane, Crashing Seagulls, and the Seedling Mile. But it is not just with our eyes that we experience Cedar Rapids, as we also can smell it. Five times. We become the weather podcast, then finally get into the FDR (with a few more sidetracks on Paul Hindenburg and the Dandy Warhols).

Beer in this episode: Iowa Brewing Company Bohemian Rapids

Cheers!