220: Horrorshow Showdown

And we're back. Michael brags on a locally made quad, exquisitely named Midwestvleteren. J-Hook brags on a bevy of Surly brews including a barrel-hopped, barrel-conditioned, dry-hopped, Mexican-style lager and a spicy Helles yes. Michael picks Jeremy's brain on the top horror movie icon in a fluidly moderated tournament where Jason, Freddie, Pinhead, Chucky, Michael Myers, Jigsaw, Texas Chainsaw Guy, and It all compete for the title. Finally, we get into the FDR, featuring the return of Environmentale. TANG. Will this refreshing summer brew stand up to the test?

Beer in this episode: Lionbridge Tag

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219: Zeroth Annual Awards

In a rare occurrence, Michael brags the exact beer that Jeremy was extolling last week, the Confluence Brut IPA. Michael agrees with Jeremy. Meanwhile Jeremy has a confusingly branded UFO Georgia Peach Hefeweizen. Michael drop a bomb by revealing the 0th Annual Lawnmower Man Awards will happen right now. Who will be this, I mean, last year's winner? We then segue to the FDR, introducing our new summer series The Iowa Roadtrip (aka RAGCRY). We talk Solon, Iowa (where the brew hails from), RAGBRAI, the beer itself. It's anything, but a good anything.

Beer in this episode: Big Grove Tailwind

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218: Pineapple Facts

Join us as we find out why Trent Reznor is happy. Jeremy brags about a Reunion Hefe and a Firestone hazy. Michael opens the American Pale Mail Pail to talk eye openers and a new brew idea (remember Belgian IPAs?) Since jabroni summer is in full swing, we bring up lawnmower beers yet again, floating the idea of an annual award. Jeremy blames Michael for the poor FDR selection, but we are shocked when we taste it. Throw in a few pineapple facts, 4 Loko H, and a nun for good measure and you have a perfectly Mikesable episode.

Beer in this episode: Steel Reserve Hard Pineapple

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217: Unofficial Tornado Drink

We open up with some tornado talk, recalling our post-tornado walkabout from days of yore. Jeremy also remembers an unofficial tornado drink, before bragging about finally getting his hands on a Brut IPA that can stand toe to toe with the Brut IPA legend. After an interruption from some non-RVD rolling thunder, we get into the FDR and the primary hop within, but are immediately sidetracked by Velvet Revolver. Jeremy comes up with a new invention for the Shark Tank before we give our Pick of the Pack Lock of the Week for this sample pack from Stone.

Beer in this episode: Hop Revolver IPA (Nelson Sauvin)

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216: Suggestible Imp

No taglines allowed. Michael gives a brag upon a lager, but Jeremy brings the cake (?), recalling his experience at Dark Lord Day. He casually mentions a few sweet brews he had and reveals the varient he nabbed. We then move into the final installment of Watch the Thrones, a segment Michael forgot all about. Bidding an old friend farewell, we move onto the FDR, where we have the third brew in our 2nd Spring Sampler Series. We nod to the jabronis, talk about Dyer, then recall party Thursdays of yore... all while enjoying a brew. Something about a ghost.

Beer in this episode: Stone Ghost Hammer IPA

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215: Bored Ox Region

Now entering Old Man Corner, it's the APM Podcast. Jeremy goes over the Dark Lord Variants, one of which he will have by the time this airs. Leaving the ghost of future beer brags behind, we move on to the past. Michael brags about a 5-star brew he had along with the 5-star glass it was served in. Jeremy discusses a IBC barrel aged beer made with Vietnamese coffee. Since we are finally on a more contemporary schedule, we talk Avengers Endgame. Then we get into the FDR, where we decide if this is delicious.

Beer in this episode: Stone Delicious IPA

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214: Sample Harder

After a hiatus that you may have not even known about, we are back. Jeremy, the apt pupil, gets sidetracked into talking about Stephen King. Then we smash cut to beer brags, where Michael discusses the Korean beer industry. Jeremy ponders other international scenes with Michael, before bringing it back stateside with a brag from Reunion, right in his own back yard. Jeremy podcast pitches Disgraceland. Finally, it is time for the FDR, where we introduce the sequel to the Spring Sampler Series, Sample Harder.

Beer in this episode: Stone Tangerine Express IPA

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