229: Land of the Setting Sun

We botch the world tour again. We kick it off with some seltzer... brags? And speculate on the future of the beverage, noting some new players in the field, leading to the Akira-like growth of the marketplace. Jeremy almost falls for a 17% ABV hoax. We then get back to beer with the FDR, but is it good enough to save us from seltzer talk? What is happening to the world?

Beer in this episode: Sapporo Premium

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228: Digression #5

Beer brags. After a live podcast show, Jerome has a brew that combines multiple styles and... wine grapes? Michael has another yella beer, this time a kolsch. Next, we embark on our new series, The American Pale Males World Tour. Ditching the roads of Iowa, we take flight, trying major beer brands from around the globe... or at least seemingly from around the globe. First up is Japan. Michael starts the festivities with the Big in Japan Quiz. Despite sumos, earthquakes, and movies, the digressions start. For example, did you know that Jeremy worked at ShopKo? They continue into the FDR, where a "first press" beer tries to impress.

Beer in this episode: Kirin Ichiban

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227: The Great Fly Debate

A follow-up episode to Jeremy's bachelor party, Michael and Jeremy regale listeners with tales of beer brags, party buses, and breweries - specifically Thew, Quarter Barrel, Lion Bridge, and Big Grove. Michael dumps on an energy drink as it impaired him playing The Resistance. Boozy cherries and zipper flies enter the mix. We finally move on to the FDR. Within, Jeremy attempts to invent a new unit of measurement (instead of simply converting ounces into milliliters), we discuss Malort, and remember Blue Razz? It's back, in Pog form. Oh, and we also have the largest disparity in beer ratings of all time.

Beer in this episode: Deschutes Da Shootz!

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226: Gimme That Wheat!

Jeremy has a grisette beer. Do you know what that is? I did not. Michael's Diet Starts Tomorrow, leading to Karben4 chat. We then talk about a revealing article written by Josh Noel on hard seltzers, which leads to griping. Then we get into the FDR, where a hefeweizen flexes its unexpected muscles.

Beer in this episode: New Glarus Dancing Man Wheat

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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

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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

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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

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