Episode 35 - $1 Billion Craft Beer Buyout

It’s Episode 35 and we answer a few listener questions, discuss the $1 billion buyout of San Diego based Ballast Point Brewing and have a Check it Out segment showcasing the Brew Bracket tasting tournament product.  We encourage you to participate in our listener tasting notes segment by picking up a bottle of the Alaskan Brewing Imperial Red Ale and tasting along with us.  

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Beers mentioned on the show:

  • Alaskan Brewing Imperial Red Ale

  • Ballast Point Even Keel

  • Widmer Brothers Brrr

  • Epic Brewing Big Bad Baptist

  • Ninkasi Noir

  • Reubens Brews Gose

  • Alpine Beer Co Nelson Golden Rye IPA

  • Full Sail Brewing Session Fest Lager

  • Sierra Nevada Pale Ale

  • Lagunitas Brown Shugga

  • Payette Brewing Hoop Stave #2 Brandy Barrel Aged Belgian Style Ale

  • Alesmith Speedway Imperial Stout

  • Fremont Brewing Kentucky Dark Star

Check out the Brew Bracket hosting kits at http://brewbracket.com

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