Cöld Brüe Pödcast - Craft Beer Reviews & News

Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers (3:10) from Ridgeway Brewing (Oxfordshire, England) and Spoetzl Brewing (Shiner, TX).

In our Beer News (11:06), we discuss AB-InBev's Megabrands' strategy for 2025 and into 2026.

For our Cöld Brüe List (16:07), Sorcerer Chromatic runs down the list of celebrities that died in 2025.

We rate our beers on Untappd (49:10).

And in our Drunken Shenanigans (52:34), we talk about episodes two and three of Fallout Season 2, the Stranger Things finale, Greg talks about two movies he saw, and we talk about our New Year's Eves.

Greg talks with Alejandro, Head of Sales of San Tan Brewing (Chandler, AZ). They talk about how Alejandro got his start at San Tan Brewing and a server and worked his way up to Head of Sales. They discuss how the industry has changed and hoe San Tan has changed to meet the needs of its customers and community. They also discuss a couple of beers Alejandro brought that can be found at the taproom only.

Greg and Sorcerer Chromaic drink and review (2:55) Bed Elf Winter's Ale from Ridgeway Brewing (Oxfordshire, England)

In our Beer News (6:07), we talk about the Top 7 Beer News stories on 2025, according to Vine Pair.

For our Cöld Brüe List (30:39), Sorcerer Chromatic runs down the top ten Worst Christmas movies of all time.

We rate our beer on Untappd (41:45)

And in our Drunken Shenanigans (44:04), we go over our Christmases.

Greg talks with Ted Golden, owner and operator of AZ LOC ALE Beer Co. He talks about how he started in the beer industry, his rise from a server to a brewery owner, his unique business model, and the future of Arizona craft beer.

Recorded December 14, 2026 at Tap That Downtown (Phoenix, AZ)

Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review (3:44) Christmas beers from St. Bernardus (Poeringe, Vlaams Gewest Belgium) and Pizza Port (Carlsbad, CA).

In our Beer News (10:13), Greg goes through the analytics from the Cöld Brüe Podcast Untappd account for 2025.

For our Cöld Brüe List (17:56), Sorcerer Chromatic runs down the top 10 Christmas Songs to sing for karaoke parties.

They rate the beers on Untappd (26:21).

And in Drunken Shenanigans (31:37), the guys talk about Rob Reiner a little more, recap the first episode of Fallout season two, and discuss the 49ers and...

Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers (3:08) from Ridgeway Brewing (Oxfordshire, England) and Spoetzl Brewing (Shiner, TX).

In our Beer News (13:30), we discuss AB In-Bev's plan to close three of its brewing facilities.

For our Cöld Brüe List (25:19), Sorcerer Chromatic runs down the Top Ten films by Rob Reiner.

We rate our beers on Untappd (39:37).

In our Drunken Shenanigans (43:01), we discuss the NFL; specifically the Chiefs and the 49ers.

Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review (3:18) a winter warmer from Delirium - Huyghe Brewery (Melle, Vlaams Gewest Belgium).

In our Beer News (11:57), we discuss Brew Dog's latest gaffe regarding their latest advertisement. We also talk a little it more about Rogue Ales' demise.

For the third installment of Coaches Corner (33:27), Sorcerer Chromatic looks back at weeks 11-14 of the 2025 NFL Season.

We rate our beer and leave notes on Untappd (55:25).

In our Drunken Shenanigans (1:04:06), we talk about our upcoming Christmas, including advent calendars, decorations, and gifts.

Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers (4:05) from Prairie Artisan Ales (Krebs, OK) and Deschutes Brewing (Bend, OR).

In our Beer News (12:33), we have a story about the new packaging for Bourbon County Brand Stout, and another story about the latest Guinness 60/40 pint.

For our Cöld Brüe List (26:30), Sorcerer Chromatic has a Top Ten List of the best Christmas-adjacent movies.

We rate our beers on Untappd (40:1).

In our Drunken Shenanigans (43:35), we recap our Thanksgiving; what we did, what we ate, and what we drank. Then we recap our Di...

Greg talks to Trevor from Front Pourch Brewing (Phoenix, AZ). Trevor talks about how he started brewing beer. They go into opening a brewery with his family and the pros and cons of doing so. Then they talk about the future of Front Pourch and the path Trevor would like to take in the next few years. And they end it by talking a little about sports.

Recorded November 9, 2025 at Tap That Downtown, Phoenix, AZ, 909 5th St.

Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review (3:59) beers from Samuel Smith (Tadcaster, North Yorkshire England) and Laughing Monk Brewing (San Francisco, CA).

In the Beer News (13:45), they talk about Rogue Ales (Newport, OR) closing its taprooms and production facilities. Will they reopen, be bought, or fade away?

Sorcerer Chromatic runs down the second installment of Coaches Corner (29:59) with the NFL season more than halfway over and one coach getting fired. Who will be next?

The guys rate their beers on Untappd (52:34)

For Drunken Shenanigans, the guys touch ontheir upcoming trip to...

Greg drinks solo a beer from Brewery Ommegang (Cooperstown, NY).

In the Beer News, he discusses a slightly worse Fosters. Wait! Is that even possible? And he talks about the new hops for this season.

In his Drunken Shenanigans, he talks about 49ers football and his daughter's high school musical debut!

Recorded November 13, 2025

Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review (4:25) Weihenstepahner's Festbier (Freising, Bayern, Germany)

In the Beer News (8:47), we talk about putting ice in beer 25 years before Gen Z did it. And the breakdown of this years Utopias by Samuel Adams (Boston, MA).

Instead of our Cöld Brüe List (19:19), we give out this year's Cöld Brüe Awards to ur favorite beer names of the medal winners at this year's Great American Beer Festival. Best Pop Culture-inspired names and Best Original names.

We rate our beer on Untappd (38:56).

In our Drun...

Greg talks with Anthony and Chad, head brewer and head of distribution, of Saddle Mountain Brewing (Goodyear, AZ). The talk about how they got started in craft beer, how they started at Saddle Mountain, their favorite beers, how they brew and sell award wining beer, and being kings of the road.

Recorded on October 5, 2025 at Tap That Downtown at 909 N 5th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004.

Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers (5:59) from Sana Sana Cervercería (Phoenix, AZ) and Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. (Chico, CA).

In the Beer News (14:02), Greg talks about several of the winning beers from this years Great American Beer Fest, specifically the ones from Arizona and a few from California. The rest are online...knock yourself out.

For our Cöld Brüe List (27:02), Sorcerer Chromatic runs down the top widely distributed Oktoberfest beers in the US.

In our Drunken Shenanigans (39:37), we discuss what our kids' Halloween costumes are supposed to be thi...

Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers (3:12) from Saddle Mountain Brewing (Goodyear, AZ) and Moonlight Brewing (Santa Rosa, CA).

In our Beer News (6:34), they talk about the latest top selling beer in the US, the newest brewery forming in downtown Phoenix, and Busch Light's lates gimmick giveaway.

Sorcerer Chromatic runs down the first installment of Coaches Corner 2025 (23:27).

The guys then Untappd their beers (39:06).

And finally in the Drunken Shenanigans (41:38), Greg talks about his time at the Arizona State Fair and Sorcerer Chromatic makes an important judiciary announcement.

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Greg drinks and reviews a barrel-aged seltzer from Catalyst Crafted Ales (Tempe, AZ).

In our Beer News, Greg talk about Charlie Sheen's new N/A beer called Wild AF. Greg rates the barrel-aged seltzer on Untappd. Then he describes his trip to the SF Bay Area, some of the beers he tried, and his itinerary for the weekend.

Recorded 10/2/2025

Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Catalyst Crafted Ales (Tempe, AZ) and Southern Tier Brewing (Lakewood, NY)

In our Beer News (7:25), we talk about Bell's Brewery's (Comstock, MI) 40th Anniversary and Del Cielo Brewing's (Martinez, CA) charity endeavor.

For our Cöld Brüe List (16:22), Sorcerer Chromatic runs down the Pumpkin Beers you should try this season.

We rate our beers on Untappd (22:34).

In our Drunken Shenanigans (25:14), Greg clarifies a possible Coast Rica/Panama trip and about a new taproom in Surprise. Then he and Sorcerer Chromatic talk ve...

Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Catalyst Crafted Ales (Tempe, AZ) and Deschutes Brewing (Bend, OR).

In our Beer News, we talk about the recent collaboration between Voodoo Ranger IPA and Borderlands 4 out now in specially marked packages with a QR code to win prizes.

For our Cöld Brüe List, Sorcerer Chromatic runs down the Top 30 Breweries in California. How many have you tried? How many have you heard for the first time?

In our Drunken Shenanigans, Greg talks about his first ASU football game. Then the guys ta...

Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Great Notion Brewing (Portland, OR) and Barebottle Brewing (San Francisco, CA).

In our Beer News, we talk about the closure of 21st Amendment Brewing (San Francisco, CA).

For our Cöld Brüe List, Sorcerer Chromatic runs down the Top Ten NFL Trades.

In our Drunken Shenanigans, they discuss the first week of the NFL and a little bit about the Weird Al Concert.

(Recorded September 7, 2025)

Greg drinks solo this week, featuring a beer from Mortalis Brewing (Avon, NY).

He goes over Sorcerer Chromatic and his picks for which teams will finish first and last in each division, which teams will take the playoff, and which teams with earn the Bye Week.

(Recorded September 4, 2025)

Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic are joined by L.T. from the Fresno Faction. They drink and review beers from The Breuery (Placentia, CA), Rhinelander Brewing Company (Rhinelander, WI), and Alvarado Street Brewery (Monterey, CA).

Greg, Sorcerer Chromatic, and L.T. take turns, snake draft-style, and choose their favorite 49ers for three fantasy teams for the ages. Who got drafted first? Who's Mr. Irrelevant? Who got snubbed? Listen to find out.

(Recorded August 24, 2025)

Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Paperback Brewing (Glendale, CA) and Firestone Walker (Paso Robles, CA).

In our Beer News, we talk about the merger of PHX Beer Co. and Huss Brewing Co (10:10).

We then go over this year's upcoming Coaches Corner (17:58) and check out some stats from the past eight years.

In our Drunken Shenanigans (34:13), we talk about the tooth fairy, a new escape room, NFL preseason football, and Ice Cube's latest movie War of the Worlds

Recorded August 17, 2025)

Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review (2:30) beers from Abomination Brewing (North Haven, CT) and Faction Brewing (1970's Lager).

In our Beer News, we talk about forever chemicals discovered in St. Louis area beers (9:12), the five-time Beer Mile champ (16:16), and how Heineken 0.0 became the "coolest" N/A beer.

For our Cöld Brüe List, Sorcerer Chromatic runs down the top rated Pumpkin Beers according to Untappd (30:41).

The we rate the beers we are drinking on Untappd (43:50).

And in our Drunken Shenanigans, Sorcerer Chromatic talks about a weeding he went to (46:38), we...

Greg talks with Andy, marketing and sales for Dragon Brewing (Tucson, AZ). They talk about Andy's move to Arizona and journey through craft beer, who's going on at Dragoon Brewing, and some taproom only beers. They also tangent off into football, movies, and video games.

(Recorded August 3, 2025 at Tap That Downtown, 909 5th St. Phoenix, AZ)

Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review (2:29) beers from 8-Bit Aleworks (Avondale, AZ) and Alvarado Street Brewery (Monterey, CA).

In our Beer News (8:19), our first store is about Hulk Hogan's Real American Beer. Now that he is dead, is the brand dead, too?, and our second story is about a new record at Wembley Stadium for beer sales at a concert from a band with only one good hit. (The rest are shite).

For our Cöld Brüe List (23:38), Sorcerer Chromatic tells us five beers co-branded with bands so you can rock out the re...

Greg & Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review (2:57) beers from Brouwerij 3 Fonteinen (Beersel, Belgium) and Prairie Artisan Ales (Krebs, OK).

In our Beer News (11:02), we talk about 1. Dogfish Head's 30th Anniversary beer 2. The annual Beer Mile 3. 2025 Bourbon County Brand Stout lineup.

For our Cöld Brüe List (20:24), Sorcerer Chromatic runs down the top songs by Ozzie Osbourne and the top movies with Hulk Hogan.

We rate our beers on Untappd (37:54).

And finally, during our Drunken Shenanigans (41:52), Sorcerer Chromatic tells us about his day at 49ers Training Camp, the guys talk about their ki...

Will Walthersen, head brewer of Catalyst Crafted Ales, talks with Greg about a new beer from Catalyst Crafted Ales called Double Take. It's an 8.2% ABV double dry hopped imperial hazy IPA with Citra, Mosaic, and Riwaka hops. It also has Phantasm Thiol Powder derived from Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc grapes, which is used to enhance the flavor of the hops.

Greg & Will also talk about some of the other beers Catalyst has going on and also some things planned for the future of Catalyst. And, of course, they talk about football (college & pro).

Recorded July 27, 2025 @ Catalyst...

Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review (3:31) beers from Pueblo Vida Brewing (Tucson, AZ) and Drake's Brewing (San Leandro, CA).

During our Beer News (9:19) we discuss if social media is dead concerning beer/brewery promotion. Or is it just in transition?

For our Cöld Brüe List (21:17), we rundown the Top 15 Summer Movies, and we fill out the list, mostly with the Anaconda series.

We rate our beers on Untappd (36:46)

And in our Drunken Shenanigans (40:30), we talk about baseball and the MLB All Star Weekend.

(Recorded July 13, 2025)

Greg sits down and talks with Tyler & JJ, co-owners of Kitsune Brewing (Phoenix, AZ). Tyler and JJ talk about where they are from, how they got into brewing, how they started a brewery, what the future of the brewery holds, why they named it after the Japanese mythical fox, and, most importantly, how many tails does a kitsune have.

(Recorded July 6, 2025 at Tap That Downtown)

Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers (3:34) from New Glarus Brewing (New Glarus, WI) and Firestone Walker (Paso Robles, CA).

In our Beer News (11:31), we talk about AI beer recipes, a 24,000 pub pub-crawl, and South Africa's first black female owned brewery.

For our Cöld Brüe List (39:42), we run down the Michael Madsen's (1958-2025) Top Ten movies.

We rate our beers on Untappd (39:42).

And in our Drunken Shenanigans (44:23), we talk about Netflix's Trainwreck: Poop Cruise about the 2015 Carnival Triumph cruise disaster.

Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review (4:40) beers from Bell's Brewery (Comstock, MI) and Jester King Brewery (Austin, TX).

In our Beer News (12:30, we talk about a San Francisco Brewery pivoting away from the taproom scene we all know and love to embrace its community more. Are they right or wrong?

For our Cöld Brüe List (26:28), Sorcerer Chromatic give us a list of popular beer/shot combos. Do you chase or dunk?

We rate our beers (35:52) on Untappd @coldbruepodcast.

In our Drunken Shenanigans (40:08), Greg talks about his weekend of fi...

Greg drinks and reviews a session IPA from Tombstone Brewing (Tombstone, AZ). The he sits down and talks with Daniel, co-owner of Sana Sana Cerveceria. The talk about where Daniel is from, how he got into craft beer, where he learned to brew beer, and how Sana Sana came to be.

Recorded June 8, 2025 at Sana Sana Cerveceria915 N 4th St. Phoenix, AZ

Greg talks with the team from Oro Brewing (Mesa, AZ) and Golden Oak BBQ (Phoenix, AZ). Jesse is the head brewer at Oro Brewing. Chris is co-owner of Golden Oak, and Grant is the director of operations for both places. We talk about, you guessed it, Beer & BBQ.

Recorded June 8, 2025 at Tap That Downtown (Phoenix, AZ)

Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review (4:45) beers from La Cumbre Brewing (Albuquerque, NM) and Line 51 Brewing (Oakland, CA).

In our Beer News (14:04), we talk about slow pour beers having a small push, and about Busch Gardens Tampa Bay offering free beer this summer.

For or Cöld Brüe List (27:00), Sorcerer Chromatic runs down the summer blockbuster slate of movies.

We rate our beers on Untappd (47:07).

In our Drunken Shenanignas (50:46), Greg talks about the dining experience at the theater in Fat Cats, and then complains about the worst variety pack of...

Greg, Sorcerer Chromatic, and Will Waltheresen (@Willambicus) recap their time at Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Festival. What beers they liked, which breweries were memorable, and to end it all...sports! haha

Recorded May 31, 2025

Greg (going solo) drinks and reviews the most popular beer from Evil Twin (New York, NY).

He then finishes the list Sorcerer Chromatic started from the last episode of the beer vendors who will be at this year's Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Fest on May 31, 2025 in Paso Robles, CA.

Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Greenwood Brewing (Phoenix, AZ) and Firestone Walker (Paso Robles, CA).

After a couple of quick Beer News story, Sorcerer Chromatic rundown the first half of the list on Beer Vendors at this year's Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Fest on May 31st, 2025 in Paso Robles, CA.

Recorded May 19, 2025

Greg talks with Matt Brown, owner of Tombstone Brewing, about the City of Tombstone, opening a brewery with an iconic name, their three locations in Tombstone, Phoenix, and Sierra Vista, and of course beer.

Recorded at Tap That Downtown, 909 5th St. Phoenix, AZ

Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers (3:20) Belgian beers brewed by monks.

In the Beer News (13:10), Greg goes over some of the Brewers Association award winners at the 2025 Craft Brewers Conference.

For the Cöld Brüe list, Sorcerer Chromatic runs down the 2025 inductees to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

(Recorded May 10, 2025)

Greg & Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers (3:43) from Founders Brewing (Grand Rapids, MI).

In our Beer News (13:17), we talk about Sierra Nevada's Pale Bock, this year's World Beer Cup, and bid adieu to two bay area breweries.

For our Cöld Brüe List (28:36), we rundown the fastest times the winner of the Kentucky Derby finished the race.

And in our Drunken Shenanigans (46:37), we talk a little about baseball and Greg talks about drinking at Knott's Berry Farm.

(Recorded 5-04-2025)

Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review (2:36) beers from Catalyst Crafted Ales (Tempe, AZ) and Boomtown Brewery (Los Angeles, CA).

In our Beer News, we talk about the one and only microbrewery in the British Virgin Islands (10:49) as well as the change Sierra Nevada is making to its iconic Pale Ale (15:10).

For our Cöld Brüe List, Sorcerer Chromatic runs down the top reaches of the 2025 NFL draft (19:03)

We rate our beers on Untappd (37:51)

And in our Drunken Shenanigans (40:17), we talk about baseball, Knotts Berry Farm, and Santa Monica, CA.

Greg & Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers (3:02) from Stone Brewing (Escondido, CA) and Anderson Valley Brewing (Boonville, CA).

In our Beer News, we talk about the new Millers/Pringles collab crisps (16:53). And we talk about Costco's Beer collab with Deschutes (20:51).

For our Cöld Brüe List, Sorcerer Chromatic rundown the top 15 matches at Wrestle Mania.

We rate our beers from Stone and Anderson Valley (53:05)

In our Drunken Shenanigans, we discuss Corona Sunbrew (57:17) and Easter (60:03).

(Recorded 4/20/2025)

Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers (3:25) from Boneyard Beer (Bend, OR) and Firestone Walker (Paso Robles, CA).

In our Beer News, we talk about Miller's vinyl LP (11:46), mixing 7Up and beer (15:26), and two Utah beer brands moving out of state (20:41).

In our Cöld Brüe List, We rundown the top rap duos of all time (23:06)

We review our beers (53:33).

And in our Drunken Shenanigans (57:30), we discuss the fall of Floyd Mayweather.

Recorded April 13, 2025

Drunk Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Cerebral Brewing (Denver, CO) and Lagunitas Brewing (Petaluma, CA).

In our Beer News, we have two stories. The first is about the Beer Can Tax and tariffs. The Second is about a new Pabst Blue Ribbon beer.

For our Cöld Brüe List we drink Ice drinks, Sorcerer Chromatic runsdown the Top Ten Val Kilmer Movies.

And in our Drunken Shenanigans, we talk about torpedo bats and San pedro Square in downtown San Jose, CA.

Recorded April 6, 2025

Greg talks with Daniel Topczewski Craft Consultant from Mother Road Brewing (Flagstaff, AZ). They talk about Daniel's journey through craft beer working at breweries and taprooms up in Wisconsin to his move down to Arizona and Mother Road in January 2024. Greg and Daniel also talk about baseball and his stint as a batboy for the Milwaukee Brewers.

Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink (2:35) and review (45:30) beers from Spyglass Brewing - Nashua, NH and Epidemic Ales - Concord, CA.

In our Beer News, we talk about Domestic Beer vs American Beers at ballparks (15:31) and a New York Brewery giving away free beer, but there's a catch (25:50).

For our Cöld Brüe List, Sorcerer Chromatic runs down some of the more eccentric brewery names (30:08).

And in our drunken Shenanigans, we talk about the Athletics, golf, and college hoops (48:48).

Recorded on March 30, 2025

Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and reviews beers from Rogue Ales (Newport, OR) and Dortmund Actien-Brauerei (Dortmund, Nodrhein-Westfalen, Germany) (4:22)

In our Beer News, we discuss Detroit's first black-owned brewery, Roar Brewing (11:45). And we discuss the possibility that gentrification helped then hurt craft breweries (16:40)

Our Cöld Brüe List is about Six New Beer Trends for 2025 (23.37)

And in our Drunken Shenanigans (41:32), Greg talks about Top Golf, getting stood up, and Sana Sana Cerverceria.

Recorded March 23, 2025.

Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review coffee beers from XII West Brewing (Gilbert, AZ) and Laughing Monk Brewing (San Francisco, CA).

In our Beer News, we have two stories. The first is about tariffs driving up the price of beer. the second is about AB-InBev serving a Cease & Desist to Ultra Right Beer.

Our Cöld Brüe List is about the 2025 NFL Free Agency.

And in our Drunken Shenanigans, Greg talks about the olfactory assault he had this past weekend.

Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review Rad Little Thing by Sierra Nevada Brewing (Chico, CA), where East Coast meets West Coast.

In our Beer News, we talk about the inaugural class of the Craft Beer Hall of Fame.

For our Cöld Brüe List, Sorcerer Chromatic gives us beer & pie pairings for you to try on National Pie Day, March 14th.

And in our Drunken Shenanigans, we have our usual banter.

This week Greg recorded from Brews with the Bravest charity event in Goodyear, AZ at Saddle Mountain Brewing Company. Greg talked with owner of Saddle Mountain Brewing Laura Hansen (5:36), Arizona craft beer and food influencer @charlie_craft_chonicles (25:38), Jeff, assistant brewer) from Smelter Town Brewing (53:16), and Goodyear Firefighter Lou Bega (1:12:22).

Recorded March 2, 2025

Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review different vintages of Parabola by Firestone Walker (Paso Robles, CA).

In our Beer News, we discuss how many beers is too many at a beer festival. And, is craft beer in a lull?

For our Cöld Brüe List, we list the Top Ten college football recruits for the 2025 NFL Draft.

And in our Drunken Shenanigans, we discuss SNL 50th and touch on the NBA All-Star...thing.

Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Firestone Walker (Paso Robles, CA).

In our Beer News, we discuss the latest Pink Boots Society beer.

For our Cöld Brüe List, we list the best beers for Valentine's Day.

In our Drunken Shenanigans, we discuss the Super Bowl.

Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Firestone Walker's Vintage series from 2017 & 2022.

In our Beer News, we talk bout a brewery for sale in Michigan, and why people don't drink beers in television commercials.

For our Cöld Brüe List, Sorcerer Chromatic previews the new coaches who qualify for next season's Coaches Corner.

Finally, we end the show with our thoughts on the Super Bowl, and a major beer announcement.

Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Wren House Brewing (Phoenix, AZ) and Oakland United Beerworks (Oakland, CA).

In our Beer News, we talk about a new beer style born in Utah (of all places)

For our Cöld Brüe List, Sorcerer Chromatic runs down some of the most unique beer names available in the US.

And in our Drunken Shenanigans, we talk about the blockbuster Mavericks/Lakers trade and place a bet on the Super Bowl.

Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Spoetzel Brewery (Shiner, TX) and Morgan Territory Brewing (Tracy, CA). We also pop open a second beer, different from our respective first beers, but the same as each other from Samuel Adams (Boston, MA).

We have our usual segments; Beer News, Cöld Brüe List, and Drunken Shenanigans.

This year's 4th Annual Copper State Beer Fest was biggest and best yet! More beer vendors, more food trucks, more market vendors, and more activities. Luckily, I did not have any technical difficulties.

I had the good fortune to talk with John, the social media director from Saddle Mountain Brewing. I also talked with two festival goers at two different points of the event. Lots of fun had by all.

Recorded 1/18/2025 @ Copper State Beer Fest at Riverview Park in Mesa, AZ.

Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Alvarado Street Brewery (Monterey, CA) and Cellarmaker Brewing (Oakland, CA).

In the Beer News, we discuss whether the heat Hulk Hogan received was real or not when he pitched his Real American Beer on RAW's Netflix debut.

Sorcerer Chromatic wraps up his Coaches Corner for the 2024 NFL regular season.

Greg is joined by Rachel (@brews.with.beerkowski) and Nate (@boozyscientist) to drink and discuss Nate's home-brew called Blood of Sekhmet. Then Rachel tells us the story of the Egyptian Goddess Sekhmet and how she became associated with Nate's beer.

Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from New Glarus Brewing (New Glarus, WI) and AleSmith Brewing (San Diego, CA).

In the Beer News, we pay tribute former president Jimmy Carter's help in starting the home brewing culture in the US, which eventually lead to the craft beer industry.

For or Cöld Brüe List, Sorcerer Chromatic runs down our Top Ten rated beer we had on the show in 2024.

During our Drunken Shenanigans, we talk about each of our Christmases and New Year's Eves.

Greg meets up with Jared Thorn; cider maker, golfer, natural podcaster, from  Six Byrd Cider (Phoenix, AZ). They talk about the Jared and his cousins' journey from sweeping the floors of a furniture manufacturing factory to making hard cider.

Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Beer Zombies Brewing Co. (Las Vegas, NV) and Ridgeway Brewing (South Stoke, Oxfordshire England).

Beer News

Sorcerer Chromatic gives us his third installment of Coaches Corner 2024. Spoiler Alert: There's a new addition.

Drunken Shenanigans

Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and beers from Pueblo Vida Brewing (Tucson, AZ) and 903 Brewers (Sherman, TX)

In the Beer News, the guys talk about why Guinness is seeing a resurgence and the latest smell from Miller High Life.

For the Cöld Brüe List, Sorcerer Chromatic gives a run down of California breweries that closed in 2024.

In their Drunken Shenanigans, Sorcerer Chromatic talks about his latest visit to Disneyland with the fam, and Greg talks about a slight overlook he had the last 14 months.

Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review a 2018 Goose Island Bourbon County Brand Stout (Chicago, IL) and a 2017 Firestone Walker Parabola (Paso Robles, CA).

In the Beer News, the guys talk about the latest (and greatest?) gimmick from Miller Brewing.

In the Cöld Brüe List, Sorcerer Chromatic runs down the Top Twenty Beer Bars in the US.

During Drunken Shenanigans, they talk a little bout their Thanksgiving, Moana 2 (No Spoilers), college football flag planting, and a wee bit about the NFL.

A.I. Experiment Part 2

Join us this week on the Cold Brew Podcast as we dive into some exciting topics. We'll kick things off with a savory beer review segment, where we sip and critique some delectable brews, including the much-talked-about Costco brand Kirkland Barrel Age Beer. Is it worth the hype? Tune in to find out!

In our "Cold Brew List" segment, we shift gears and explore the top 10 box office bombs starring none other than Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson. With his latest flick, "Red One," making headlines for all the wrong reasons, we're...

Greg talks with Wyatt Wilson from Pinnacle Brewing Co. (Scottsdale, AZ) at Tap That Downtown (Phoenix, AZ). Wyatt talks about his beer education, breweries he worked at, opening Pinnacle, what he looks to for the future of Pinnacle Brewing, and how he may have a social life again someday.

(Recorded November 3, 2024)

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Welcome to another exciting episode of the Cold Brew Podcast! This week, hosts Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic are joined by the delightful LT from the Fresno Faction. Dive into a vibrant discussion featuring reviews of delicious craft beers and some entertaining, semi-drunk shenanigans.

Tune in as they explore the latest in beer news, including a rundown of the latest Bourbon County brand stout variants. The hosts share their thoughts on these enticing brews, pro...

Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Phoenix, AZ and Bend, Or.

In the Beer News, they discuss non-alcoholic beer vs alcohol-free beer. The Greg reads an article about a new Tom Holland N/A beer brand.

For the Cöld Brüe list, Sorcerer Chromatic runs down the Top 21 Christmas Movies by box office gross.

In our Drunken Shenanigans, we discuss football. Big surprise!

Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Fort Collins, CO and Oakland, CA.

In our Beer News, we talk about Wrexham FC, and beer that's not beer, but it used to be.

Sorcerer Chromatic gives us the second update for our 2024 Coaches Corner.

In our Drunken Shenanigans, we talk about Halloween and which candies our kids like. We also raise a glass to Teri Garr.

Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Murrieta, CA and Denver, CO.

In our Beer News, we talk about beer that's actually not beer, but beer adjacent. And we also talk about a Hip-Hop Beer Festival in Kansas City, MO (of all places).

In our Cöld Brüe list, Sorcerer Chromatic runs down the Top Ten Pumpkin Beers in the U.S.

Finally, in our Drunken Shenanigans, we talk about Halloween movies, scary movies, Beeteljuice Beetlejuice, and a splash of football.

Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from München, Bayern Germany.

We present the 5th Annual Besties, where we give medals for the best names out of the medal winners at GABF.

Sorcerer Chromatic also lists the top beer from each state.

Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Bayern Germany.

The guys go over some of the medal winners from the 2024 Great American Beer Festival.

Then Sorcerer Chromatic gives us an update on the new NFL coaches in his Coaches Corner.

Greg drinks and reviews a beer from Freising, Bayern Germany.

In the Beer News, he talks about most of the top rated beers, per Beer Advocate, from each state. He focuses on the ones he's tried or widely popular. Also in the Beer News, he talks about the Coors and Wrangler collaboration, Beer Wash Jeans.

Finally, he talks a little about football. Short and sweet show.

Greg is going solo, drinking a beer from Tempe, AZ named after another part of the valley.

In the Beer News, he talks about British Pints being too big for their own good.

In his Drunken Shenanigans, he talks bout Throne Brewing's questionable behavior and Week 4 in the NFL.

Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Monterey, CA and Chico, CA.

In our Beer News we discuss some things you can expect if you were to go to Oktoberfest in München, Germany.

Our Cöld Brüe List consists of the ten oldest breweries in Germany.

In our Drunken Shenanigans, Greg talks about going to a friend's Oktoberfest party in Phoenix, AZ.

Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Gilbert, AZ and Chico, CA.

In the Beer News, we talk about logos on pint glasses, Weathered Souls, and TNT beer.

Our Cöld Brüe List ranks the Top Ten Mexican Beers.

In our Drunken Shenanigans, we discuss football, Irish/Scottish surnames, and our kids.

Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Phoenix, AZ and Corrales, NM.

In the Beer News, there is a story about space beer and a partnership between a craft brewery and an NFL team.

For our Cöld Brüe List, we ringback our annual Coach's Corner where we acknowledge the new NFL head coaches and start keeping track of their Win/Loss records.

Greg and Amanda rank all the Friday the 13th Movies from worst to first!

Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Norman, OK and Alameda, CA.

It's the annual NFL Predictions show where we predict the winners and losers of all eight divisions, which teams will squeak into the playoffs, and which team will get the coveted Bye Week.

Greg has a sit down with Will and Alex from Catalyst Crafted Ales (Tempe, AZ). They talk about beer, brewing, their first few months at Catalyst, what to expect in the next few months, and football.

Recorded August 4, 2024 at Tap That Downtown (Phoenix, AZ)

Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and reviews beers from Norma, OK and Alameda, CA.

In our Beer News, we talk about a new law in New York that benefits breweries.

In our Cöld Brüe List, we rank the Top 15 casinos in Las Vegas, NV.

During our Drunken Shenanigans, Sorcerer Chromatic talks about his first time at Allegiant Stadium.

Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Greely, CO and Paso Robles, CA.

In the Beer News we talk about Tilray buying beer brands from Molson/Coors.

For our Cöld Brue List, we rundown the Mount Rushmore of Breweries from world renowned beer experts.

And during our Drunken Shenanigans, we discuss the HBO series Hard Knocks, and our kids.

Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Scottsdale, AZ and Bellingham, WA.

In our Beer News, we have a plethora of small stories.

Our Cöld Brüe List is one that Victor & Jeffro, two of the breakdancing competitors representing the USA, created of their favorite songs to dance to.

And in our Drunken Shenanigans, we discuss the Australian dancer Raygun, spending time at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, and the last episode of House of the Dragon.

Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Monterey, CA and San Francisco, CA.

In the Beer News, they discuss the top rated lagers in the U.S.

For the Cöld Brüe List, they talk about each MLB team's No Hitters, for and against.

In the Drunken Shenanigans, they talk about Season 2, Episode 7 of House of the Dragon.

Recorded August 3, 2024

Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review delicious beers from Tucson, AZ and San Diego, CA.

In our Beer News, we talk about the official beer sponsor of the 2024 Summer Olympics.

In our Cöld Brüe List, we discuss the Top Ten Winningest Countries in the Olympics by medal count.

In our Drunken Shenanigans, we discuss House of the Dragon, Great America amusement park, and Greg's house A/C going out.

Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Paso Robles, CA and Brooklyn, NY.

In our Beer News, we talk about a bar in Kansas throwing a party for a guy who drank 20,000 beers there. And we also answer the question Is Hipster Beer Dead?

In our Cöld Brüe List, Sorcerer Chromatic ranks out the Top Ten Olympic events people are mostly likely to view.

Greg talks, and drinks beer with, Jeremy DeConcini, co-owner of Moto Sonora Brewing Co. (Tucson, AZ). They talk about Moto Sonora's inception, to opening, where they are now, and possible plans for the future. Greg and Jeremy also talk about cars, traveling, and surfing...among other things.

Recorded July 7, 2024 at Tap That Downtown.

Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Phoenix, AZ and Seaside, CA.

In the Beer News, we discuss the recent victory for Anderson Valley for their distribution rights.

Our Cöld Brüe List is a rundown of current TV Shows we are watching.

Greg drinks and reviews a beer from Lake Zurich, IL.

In the Beer News, Greg talks about an article on the platitudes of Real American Beer. This he reads another about Cold Little Thing.

Greg talks a little about his plans for the 4th of July, and his views on two current TV series.

Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from San Diego, CA and Truckee, CA.

In our Beer News, we talk about Anchor Brewing and Real American Beer.

We take a drink for Willie Mays. Then we list Donald Sutherlands top movies. Next, we bid farewell to a young man's career. Finally, we touch on the first episode in season two of House of the Dragon.

Greg talks with Rachel Beerkowski from Bonehaus Brewing (Fountain Hills, AZ) at Tap That Downtown (Phoenix, AZ) about how Bonehaus has changed over the years, the root of her love and eventual study of Egyptology, what it takes to be a Beer Babe, and many other topics.

Recorded June 9, 2024 at Tap That Downtown (909 N 5th St. Phoenix, AZ)

Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Phoenix, AZ and Belmont, CA.

In the Beer News, we discuss the owner of Chobani buying Anchor Brewing.

We also discuss the first two episodes of The Acolyte, a Star Wars series on Disney+

Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic are joined by special guest Marisol. They drunkenly recap the 2024 Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Fest; the beer, the brewery, the food, etc.

Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic are joined by special guest Marisol as they preview the 2024 Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Fest as well as unrelated topics.

Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Tempe, AZ and San Jose, CA.

In the Beer News, they discuss a story about spent yeast removing heavy metals from drinking water, and another story and Costco.

In our Cöld Brüe List, we go over the 2024 regular season schedule for the SF 49ers. FYI: heavy bias here.

And in our drunken shenanigans, Greg is drunk. Again.

Greg and Adam Schmeichel (brewer and owner) of Fate Brewing, meet up at Tap That Downtown, and talk about Fate Brewing, some of their early years and what lessons Adam learned along the way about brewing in an ever increasing brewery, managing multiple locations, and still finding joy in his career.

Recorded May 5, 2024

Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Avon, New York and Sherman, TX.

In our Beer News, we try to make sense out of the convoluted tax world that ciders have to go through.

Our Cöld Brüe List is the top ten Cult Movies of all time. DiD yOuRs MaKe ThE lIsT?

And in our Drunken Shenanigans, we talk about sports and junk.

Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from breweries from Inglewood, CA and San Jose, CA.

In our Beer News we discuss how Cinco de Mayo is surpassing St. Patrick's Day when it comes to drinking. We also discuss the new alliance formed by two black-owned breweries in California, Full Circle (Fresno, CA) and Crown and Hops (Inglewood, CA).

Our Cöld Brue List is about the top selling beers in 2024...so far.

And in our Drunken Shenanigans, we talk about Medieval Times, the Roast of Tom Brady, and the latest Star W...

Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Thousand Oaks, CA and Santa Rosa, CA.

In our Beer News, we dabble in the World Beer Cup Awards.

For our Cöld Brüe List, we go over the NFL Draft, mostly "our" team.

In our Drunken Shenanigans, Greg talks about is latest escape room escapade. Also, the guys talk about the Fallout series.

Recorded April 28, 2024

Greg & Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Charlotte, NC and New York, NY.

In our Beer News, we talk bout the increase in non-alcoholic drinks at Mile High Stadium and Coors Field in Denver, CO.

In our Cöld Brüe List, Sorcerer Chromatic goes over all the available beers in the entire Fallout video game franchise.

We then segue into talking a little about the new Fallout series on Prime.

Finally, we dabble a little about sports.

Recorded 4/21/2024

Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink beers from Phoenix, AZ and Portland, OR.

In our Beer News, we talk about yet again another beer boycott.

In our Cöld Brüe List, we re-draft the first ten pick of the 2023 NFL Draft.

And in our Drunken Shenanigans, we mention The Masters and Sorcerer Chromatic's first beer in his new home.

Recorded April 14, 2024