The beer knife fight culminates in a grand finale that shakes Carlin and Kyle to the core…. Well, maybe not, but it’s still pretty awesome.
Elysian Loser Pale Ale – 2.5
Lakefront Monkey Wheat – 1
Carlin talks about his 1,000th beer achievement and how recent breweries ha has sampled from have changed his assessment of others he once held in high regard. Then he and Kyle meticulously pick apart the two beers in contention for the Mashter Broverlord title.
Bear Republic Racer 5 IPA – WINNER
Old Dominion Morning Glory Espresso Stout – LOSER
Fan e-mails are read, which spur a discussion about brewery loyalty and bias. Then the beer knife fight spurs discussion on hard to obtain beers. The mystery tasting then blows Kyle’s mind.
Old Dominion Morning Glory Espresso Stout – 7
Fordham Wisteria Wheat – 5.5
After another installment of hop knowledge and the beer knife fight, the guys talk about some bits of beer news along with beers that recently impressed them. Then things get real funky when the mystery beers are tasted.
Troegs Hopback Amber Ale – 2.5
Public Works Fair-Shake American Pale Ale – 2
Carlin kicks things off by dropping some “hop knowledge” before jumping in to round two of the beer knife fight. And in the mystery tasting, one of the beers makes a bit of a surprising bang.
Terrapin Brewing Maggie’s Peach Farmhouse Ale – 4.5
Oskar Blues G’Knight Imperial Red Ale – 2.5
In a departure from the normal format, Carlin hosts a special IPA Day episode with Rebecca as the two taste and discuss three different styles of IPA by Founders Brewing Company.
After shaking off last episode’s macro beer tournament, the hosts get back to business with the official start of the Kyle vs. Kyle beer knife fight. And when tasting, one of the beers piques Carlin’s interest.
Pub Dog Scratch n’ Sniff Red Rye IPA – 4.5
Rogue Dead Guy Ale – 2
Listen in awe as the hosts and Sean Creel of Brewkeep (www.brewkeep.com) make the ultimate sacrifice by conducting a macro beer tournament to decide which of 10 possible macro pilsners is the best of the worst.
Miller Light – WINNER
National Bohemian – FIRST OUT
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Sean Creel, co-founder of BrewKeep (www.brewkeep.com) stops by to hang with the guys and chat about his website. Not only does Sean bring a warm-up beer, but surprises the hosts with beers for the mystery tasting, which were selected in an interesting way.
Flying Dog Gonzo Imperial Porter – 4.67
New Belgium Rampant Imperial IPA – 3.67
The guys discuss beer labels, college times and Max’s Taphouse. Then, in the mystery beer tasting segment, they experience something they have been dreading since the beginning.
Chimay Blue Grand Reserve Trappist – 1.5
Coors Light – 1
After de-briefing about the mystery beers from the last episode, Kyle continues his Chicago beer saga while he and Carlin sip on a warm-up beer, compliments of fan Kyle Norman. Then, one of the mystery beers makes Kyle want a perm.
Schlafly Can Sessions IPA – 3.5
Bluepoint Brewing Toxic Sludge Black IPA – 3.5
Kyle tells his tales of a micro brew filled bachelor party in Chicago and Carlin talks about his micro brew filled birthday outing. And while tasting the mystery beers, loads of aroma and flavor comparisons are made.
Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA – 4.5
Dogfish Head Sixty-One IPA w/Syrah Grape Must – 2
The guys start with a warm-up beer from Atlanta while Carlin talks about his recent trip there. Then the hosts smell something odd while investigating the mystery beers.
Stone Brewing Pale Ale – 2
New Belgium Fat Tire Belgian Gold – 1
Carlin jumps on his high horse about the politics of beer mark-ups and beer quality versus price. A comparison is then made between being a micro brew lover and someone who plays RPGs. And, in the tasting, Kyle gets mad because he doesn’t get a barleywine.
Weyerbacher Insanity Oak Barrel Aged Ale – 3.5
Sierra Nevada Ruthless Rye Pale Ale – 1
The guys discuss the beer flavor wheel in more detail and Carlin airs his grievance with Brewer’s Art. And before jumping into the mystery beers, Carlin gives a positive review of the gastro pub Of Love And Regret (associated with Stillwater Artisanal Ales).
Baltimore-Washington Brewing Pendulum Pilsner – 2.5
Dogfish Head Positive Contact Cider – 1.5
The hosts amass an army of beer lovers, well, three people. The result is a raucous celebration of beer that culminates in a mystery beer tasting in which Kyle displays legendary level skills.
Terrapin Brewing Mosaic Single Hop Red Ale – 4
Brewer’s Art Green Peppercorn Tripel – 2.2
Mark Z. sticks around to get his first opportunity at rating mystery beers and gets and education on fractional IPAs. The guys then discuss high ABV in beer before diving into two beers with interesting flavors.
Rogue Voodoo Doughnut Bacon Maple Ale – 4
Old Dominion Cherry Blossom Lager – 1
Mark Z. stops by to hangout with the hosts for the second deca-sode and becomes the deciding factor in the first “Mashter Broverlord” showdown. And, keeping to the previous deca-sode format, the guys crack open and talk about a surprise beer as their warm-up.
Bear Republic Racer 5 IPA – WINNER
Heavy Seas The Big DIPA Double IPA – LOSER
After talking about Kyle’s meat smoking ventures, a comparison between coffee and beer is discussed at length. And after the tasting at the end of the episode, the hosts force a first for the show, which sets up the second deca-sode for epicness.
Heavy Seas The Big DIPA Double IPA – 7
Bar Harbor Thunder Hole English Brown Ale – 2
Change is the topic of discussion as the hosts talk about palate evolution, gateway micros, brewers leaving Goose Island and Alabama finally seeking to make home brewing legal. And then, in the tasting…
Mikkeller Nugget Single Hop IPA – 5
DuClaw Brewing X-5 Macchiato Milk Stout – 5
The prized Iron Throne Ale by Ommegang gets the guys excited, spurring a discussion on beer in medieval times. Carlin recounts his unfavorable first impression made on a fan of the show. Then, the mystery beers generate no competition for the current “Mashter Broverlord,” but become yet another source for embarrassment for Kyle.
Brewer’s Art Resurrection Belgian Dubbel – 3
O’Hara Irish Red – 1.5
Carlin begins by having it out with Kyle over his rating of Lower De Boom in the previous episode, but soon transitions to discussing yet another evil AB InBev venture. When the mystery beers get a taste, the guys have yet another large rating difference.
Breckenridge Brewing 72 Imperial Chocolate Cream Stout – 6
He’Brew Genesis Session Ale – 1
The show kicks off as Carlin makes Kyle taste an “apocalyptic” beer. Oyster stouts and revisiting Great Lakes beers are then discussed. And when it comes to the mystery beers, Kyle gives a solid rating to one, but doesn’t truly mean it.
21st Amendment Lower De Boom Barleywine – 4
Allagash Brewing Belgian White – 3
Carlin discusses the much-anticipated arrival of an actual good beer from his beer of the month club and reveals how much beer resides in his house. Meanwhile, Kyle urges breweries making bad beer to just quit. The mystery beers then make an alright showing.
Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPA – 5
Lagunitas Cappuccino Stout – 3
After discussing what podcasts they have been listening to lately, Carlin reads the show’s first pieces of fan mail. One spurs a discussion about National Bohemian and other breweries in the Baltimore area.
Troegs Brewing Perpetual IPA – 5.5
Rogue Amber Ale – 1.5
As the hosts finish off the celebration beers from the deca-sode, they discuss a man’s drinking challenge for charity and the new Samuel Adams’ Hopology 12-pack release. And as everything seems to be winding down, the mystery beers spark excitement.
Bear Republic Racer 5 IPA – 7
Lancaster Brewing Milk Stout – 5
Turner sticks around to teach us all about home brewing and brings his latest creation for tasting. Interestingly enough, our guest’s beer stacks up better than the mystery beers this week.
Saranac Caramel Porter – 3.33
Bluepoint Brewing Toasted Lager – 3
A celebration is in order for the guys’ tenth episode! Brisket, baked beans, bacon kale, a special guest and plenty of beer help the crew ring in their first deca-sode.
Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA – 3
Troegs Brewing Troegenator Doppelbock – 2.67
Game of Thrones themed beer, cheap Czech beer and the Brewers’ Association are discussed. Once again, the hosts bash macro beer companies, but are quickly subdued when it comes to tasting the beers.
[audio http://ia801608.us.archive.org/9/items/BrewtalBattleEpisode9/Brewtal%20Battle%20-%20Episode%209.mp3]Lagunitas New Dogtown Pale Ale – 5.5
Flying Fish Red Fish Red Ale – 3
The guys discuss their harsh beer grading, differing opinions on Sandra Bullock’s face, beers in a can and wonderful hoppiness in beers. And in the tasting, Kyle experiences earth-shattering embarrassment.
Flying Dog Raging Bitch Belgian IPA – 2
Saranac White IPA – 1
After a few “housekeeping” announcements, Carlin gives a shout out to the show’s one fan, as well as his west coast beer supplier, the hosts discuss their college days and Carlin talks about DuClaw… again! When they get into the beers, yet another odd taste comparison is made.
Cigar City Maduro Brown Ale – 4.5
Shipyard Brewing Blue Fin Stout – 2.5
The hosts discuss “microbrew camaraderie” and the anger induced by a beer-of-the-month club membership that’s off to the wrong start. And, in an exciting conclusion, the mystery beers prompt Carlin and Kyle to attempt a Brewtal Battle first…
Green Flash Le Freak Belgian IPA – 4
Troegs Brewing Mad Elf Belgian Dark Strong Ale – 4
Brewtal Battle has its first guest, sparking a discussion about gender in the world of beer. Then the crew tastes a bunch of “old” beers to see how they stack up against the current “Mashter Broverlord”.
Smuttynose Old Brown Dog – 3.5
Flying Dog Old Scratch Amber Ale – 2
Beer prices, inappropriate levels of alcohol, feelings on football and a list of macro beers you may not know where macros. This episode covers a lot and culminates in a taste comparison that will make you scratch your head.
Lancaster Brewing Hop Hog IPA – 3
Ballast Point Pale Ale – 2
Carlin and Kyle decide what beers they would drink for a lifetime and what beers their enemies deserve. Unfortunately, both beers give these enthusiastic tasters something to complain about.
Fordham Brewing Helles Lager – 2
Florida Brewing Sunset West Lager – 1
The hosts talk about macro-beer companies as monopolies and exotic ingredients before jumping into judging two new mystery beers, leading to a new “broverlord”.
Founders Breakfast Stout – 6.5
Schlafly Coffee Stout – 5
After discussing the rules of the podcast and introducing each host’s personal beer tastes, the first two mystery beers are brewtally evaluated and the first king of the hill beer is crowned.
Flying Dog K-9 Winter Ale – 4.5
Anchor Brewing Merry Christmas Happy New Year – 3
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