Episode 14 - Saison Beers
In this week’s episode we dive into Saison Beer. A traditional Summer beer brewed originally for farm hands during the late summer harvest.
We enjoy two Saison’s from Brasserie Dupont. Saison Dupont a fine bottle fermented Saison, and Saison Foret, a wholly organic beer from a farmhouse brewery rich in history and tradition.
The coolest thing though…WE ARE IN HD NOW!
Show Notes
Saison Dupont
ABV: 6.5%
Brewer: Brasserie Dupont, Tourpes, Belgium.
Additional Information:
Flagship Saison of the Dupont line. Bottle fermented and brewed during the winter months so it is well prepared for late summer.
Foret Saison
ABV: 5.0%
Brewer: Brasserie Dupont, Tourpes, Belgium.
Additional Information:
Flagship Saison of the Dupont line. Bottle fermented and brewed during the winter months so it is well prepared for late summer.
Episode - 13 A Fever for the Flavor!
After two weeks of moderate lack of flavor on the show, we return full blast into cascades of taste and all around awesomness!! We start out with the very popular Arrogant Bastard Ale from the fine brewmasters at Stone Brewing Company out in Escondido, California. Then it is on to one of our favorite Belgian Style ales, La Fin Du Monde, a classic Triple Fermented Golden Ale which does not come from Belgium but from Unibroue Brewery in Chambly, Québec. Last but certainly not least is the wonderful Delirium Nocternum, the delightful Belgian Strong Ale from the storied kettles of Brouwerij Huyghe, in Melle, Belgium!
These brews knocked our socks off and we know they will do the same for you! Now go and enjoy these fine speci-mines!
Show Notes
Arrogant Bastard Ale
ABV: 7.2%
Brewer: Stone Brewing Company, Escondido, San Diego County, California
Additional Information:
- Local designer/illustrator Thomas K. Matthews created the original gargoyle in 1996.
- A variation called Oaked Arrogant Bastard is also available, as well as a Double Arrogant Bastard
- Stone Brewery will be holding the 12th Annual Stone Beer Fest next month so check it out.
La Fin du Monde
ABV: 9.5%
Brewer: Unibroue Brewery, Chambly, Québec.
Additional Information:
A Triple Fermented Golden Ale brewed in the Trappist style. The name of the beer is loosely translated to “The End of The Earth” which was derived from the beliefs of Europeans finding the North American Continent.
Delirium Nocternum
ABV: 9.0%
Brewer: Brouwerij Huyghe, in Melle, Belgium.
Additional Information:
Brewery is the oldest and most historic in the Ghent region and has a large product like of fine ales. Most popular are Delirium Tremens, and Floris Kriek. You can also find Delirium on tap at some of your local pubs so be on the lookout.
Episode 12 - Viewer’s Recommended Brews
In this week’s episode we take some suggestions from our viewers. All of you have been recommending beers to us and we answered the call and tried some. Although some of the suggestions were seasonal and unavailable to us at the moment, we went with the appropriate beers for the summer season from the breweries suggested.
Most notable of these was the Victory Prima Pils recommended by Arkhamresident. We also sample Harpoon Summer Beer and Rogue’s American Amber Ale. Compared to last week, all of these beers were great but some left us unimpressed. Enjoy the show and enjoy some beer!
Show Notes
Victory Prima Pils
ABV: 5.3%
Brewer: Victory Brewing Company, Downingtown, PA
Additional Information:
This beer won Grand Champion Pilsner 4 years in a row (2002-2006). It is made with German & Czech whole flower hops and 2 Row German Pilsner Malts.
Harpoon Summer Beer
ABV: 5.0%
Brewer: Harpoon Brewing Company, Boston, Mass & Windsor, Vermont.
Additional Information:
This is a Kolsh Style Ale, which originates in the Cologne Region of Germany.
Rogue American Amber
ABV: 5.6%
Brewer: Rogue Brewing Company, Ashland, Or.
Additional Information:
This beer was originally known as Ashland Amber, and used Cascade Hops which were developed by Oregon State University in 1956.
Episode 11 - Non-Alcoholic Beers
In this very “tasteless” episode, Dave and I explore the mysterious and elusive world of Non-Alcoholic beers and get burned for it. We try Sharps from Miller, Coors Non-Alcoholic, and Einbecker NA Pils, which does not live up to the flavor of its potent companion brews. However it does lend itself to a comedic session as we try these flavorless options to the the beer world.
Beer Diaries!
We’ve been thinking of starting beer diaries for a while - short, one-beer clips that happen kind of on the fly. Unscripted, slightly unprepared, but fun and still within the heart of what Two Guys On Beer stands for.
For certain reasons, we were unable to bring you a full episode of Two Guys On Beer this week, so we present to you Beer Diaries - an idea we’ve been tossing around in our heads since we started Two Guys On Beer almost 3 months ago.
We hope you enjoy!
Dave
10th Episode! - Elephants, Blackberries, and Paul Revere!
So this is it true believers, our milestone tenth episode!
In this elixir filled episode we look at the Anchor Brewing Company’s Liberty Ale, commemorating the historic ride of Paul Revere. Such a well balanced brew with candied hops and a real satisfying taste. We also tackle Carlsberg’s Elephant Ale, a fantastic tasting malt brew from one of the leaders in fine beers worldwide. Our final beer of the day is Leinenkugels Berry Weiss, a surprisingly tasty beer that should have been stocked in the wine cooler aisle.
Show Notes
Anchor Liberty Ale
ABV: 6%
Brewer: Anchor Brewing Company, San Francisco
Additional Information:
Brewery was established in 1896 on Potrero Hill, in San Francisco by Gottlieb Brekle. Currently owned by Fritz Maytag who purchased in 1965. Anchor is notably known for being a major influence in the micro-brew revolution, and being the originator or Steam Beer.
Carlsberg Elephant
ABV: 7.2%
Brewer: Carlsberg Group, Copenhagen, Denmark
Additional Information:
- Brewery founded by J.C. Jacobsen in 1847.
- Named after his son Carl
- Jacobson is also the founder of The Carlsberg Laboratory for Scientific Research in Brewing.
- Merged with Tetley in 1992
- Has breweries in 15 countries and over 42 brands of beer.
Leinenkugels Berry Weiss
ABV: 4.7%
Brewer: Leinenkugels, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin
Additional Information:
- Brewery was founded in 1867 by Jacob Leinenkugel
- Products are known as “Leinie’s”
- Was not know for their craft beers until the 1980’s
- Have a hearty family of brews
We’re Back
As some of you might have noticed TGOB was offline yesterday and today. Apparently there was a fire in our host’s datacenter and the whole place went to hell. Fear not, we are still here and will be bringing you our milestone 10th Episode Wednesday morning!
Dave and I have been overwhelmed with the response the show has been getting! We thank our viewers and the peeps at Viddler for making this the highlight of our week. I mean the beer helps, but it is the community of viewers that really make it fun.
See you all tomorrow!
Salute’
Episode 09 - Apricots, Agave, and Hens!
In this episode we have a hodgepodge of fine beers. Old Speckled Hen, brewed specifically for the 50th Anniversary of the MG Automobile. DeKoninck Belgian Ale, a nice change from the popular Belgian White’s, and Breckenridge Brewery’s Agave Wheat, a refreshing and unique Wheat beer.
Episode 08 - Recession-Proof Beers!
The economy is tight - dare I say we’re in a recession? We’ll leave that to the experts, but most people are having to tighten their belts a little.That doesn’t mean you should have to give up on beer!
We talk about three “recession-proof” beers - cheap beers that can be had for less than $1/beer, but that don’t completely lack taste or desire.
Put down that Miller Light or Bud Light and try out a couple of beers you may never have heard of (and one I can almost guarantee you have) and learn to have a beer on the cheap!
Episode 08 on the way!
We finished filming episode 08 yesterday, and I’m going to let you in on a secret - all of the beers we reviewed were in cans. That’s right - cans. So there’s a theme, that we hope you enjoy. We also just wanted to let you know that production has resumed, and we’re back on a once-a-week schedule.
Look for the episode to drop on Tuesday, May 20. See you all then!
- Dave and Johnny
