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Comedian Jonny Benson and his long time Beer drinking tag team partner Keg Kettles take you on a journey of Comedy, Concerts and Beer. Each week we taste beers with special guests and let you know if we feel they are “Solid” or “Not Solid”. We cover live comedy shows, Live music and chat with professional brewers and home brewers about all things Craft Beer. Some of our guests have included Stand up Comedians, musicians, eclectic witches, game show contestants, professional wrestlers and more.

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This week our guests are Sakis and Raphael from 12 Gods Brewery!

These home brewers (soon to be professional) have been pouring delicious beers with a theme of Greek Mythology at brew festivals all over Connecticut. Sakis the brew master tells us how he transitioned from working in a diner to creating his own beers. Raphael tells us all about the marketing strategy behind 12 Gods Brewery's logos and merch. Is there a tap room in the future? Does 12 Gods Brewery's beer compare to the nectar which gave the Gods immortality? Do we indulge in a Big Fat Greek Cannonball? Tune in to find out. Plus we discuss... Greek stereotypes. the clean ones and the dirty ones. Celebrities who frequent Connecticut diners. Music from Biohazard, Metallica, TLC, Tool and more. A great time with The Greek Gods Of Beers. Try 12 Gods Brewery's Beers at ShakesBeer Fest. Saturday  August 19th at Shakespeare Park in Stratford Connecticut. 1-4 pm. Join us for some Beer Man Beer! #Cannonball



Publish Date: 7/18/2023


KEG FOUND THE GREATEST IPA OF ALL TIME!

And with us to try it is our guest's beer experts Lauren Rua and Steve Hooker. 

We catch up with Lauren on her new position at Apple Theory Cidery and Valor Wines and how she transitioned from the Beer world to ciders and wines. And we try some of their signature beverages including a cider that tastes like pie and ice cream.

Keg Kettles brings us beer from his trip to Colorado including an IPA which he considers to be The Best Ever. We hear all about the Colorado brewery scene and the differences between Colorado breweries and the breweries in Connecticut. Plus, Keg tells us all about seeing Red Rocks, Watching the Mets lose and if a Coors Light really tastes better in The Rocky Mountains.

And we cover The Pink Boots Societies Beautiful Badass Brew Fest. we talk about our favorite beers from the event and discuss if the festival truly received the support it deserved from the beer community.

As we get hammered, we get into riveting conversation about Tannins, Beer Party Balls of the 90's, Where pineapple should and should not go and James Earl Jones. A fun time drinking some solid beer, wines and ciders with Lauren and Steve. Follow @appletheorycidery on Instagram for more info on Apple Theory and Valor Wines.

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Publish Date: 6/22/2023


Great news Pod Fam....We're excited to have an opportunity to partner with MANSCAPED!!!! Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping With Promo Code: BEERMANBEER at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod   Now on with the show........ This week our guest is Mike Perri! The bassist of the band Mongo! Atlanta Georgia’s Hottest Cave Man Punk Band! Mike joined us at the Metallica 72 Seasons Watch Party and we talk all things Metallica and their new album. He tells us all about Mongo, how he joined the band, their Dinosaur Mascot and “Cave Babes”. Are there difference’s between the music scene in Hotlanta and Connecticut?...listen to find out. We also discuss with Mike, who came into studio in full KISS face paint (somebody wants to be Peter Criss) All about Earthy Meats, Hacky Sack, Meeting Jonny Benson in math class for people who can’t spell Arithmetic and what it means to be a “Burnout”. Plus… We talk live concerts from Shinedown Three Days Grace, The Iron Maidens and more. All while we taste Hazy Rays! The newest IPA from Lawson’s Finest Liquids and some signature beers from our friends at Wicked Ways Brewing. A fun time loaded with all kinds of Rock & Roll and delicious beers with Mr. Mike Perri of Mongo!

Publish Date: 5/19/2023


WE MADE A BEER! This episode we are at Elicit Brewing Company in Manchester Connecticut to taste our first beer collaboration with Brian Ayers. Brian is the headbrewer at Elicit and invited us to help make his first Maibock which we named Hard Rock Bock.

Brian joins us on the show to talk about the brewing process on the coldest day in February.

Why "Mashing Out" is fun for podcasters and not for brewers. And discusses Elicit's new location in Fairfield Connecticut. Plus, we are joined by a panel of Beer experts to taste our beer and let us know if they think it is Solid or Not Solid.

Big Mike and Brando from Brewheads Entertainment join us as well as Dave Pesky from Industrial Mechanics Brewing to try our beer. And Beer Man Beer favorite Briizy Hiltz.

While we enjoy our new beer we also get into conversation about Briizy getting married.

How we feel about Furries.  What Keg got hit in the forehead with in Rhode Island.

"Nudy Bars" in Wild Wood New Jersey. And we all tell our stories of the first time that we were pulled over by police.

A Fun Time with Beer Fam trying our first beer collaboration with Elicit. Thank you to Brian Ayers for the opportunity. Hard Rock Bock on Tap now at Elicit Brewing Company in Manchester. Solid. #Cannonball!



Publish Date: 4/24/2023


Heard you missed us. We're Back! We Got Our Pencil!!!

And our guest this week is Comedienne, Radio Personality and Author Claudia Stavola! (@claudiacomedy). You can hear Claudia mornings on Monsters Of Rock Radio playing all of your favorite hard rock songs. And she stopped in the Beer Man Beer Studio to tell us all about her new book "100 Things To Hate Before You Die."

The book takes a deep dive into all things in everyday life that annoy us all Such as, social media, Dating Sites, Politics and even the Kardashians. We talk her early days of being a "Skin Head" (Not the Mean Kind), Why she has more dude friends than chick friends, The band that inspired her cover art, And the band that was her flip phone wallpaper for years. Plus, we talk more topics that get under Claudias skin like "Fatitude" and women who harass her for being skinny, Double Dating, Women who call themselves "Queens", Dick pics, Sex as a chore and more.

All while we drink some hard rockin beers. We try Robinsons Trooper Fear Of The Dark Stout a beer based on Iron Maiden.

and Helles Awaits a lager by Labyrinth Brewing with a Slayer Vibe. And one from our home base, Winter Haze. An IPA from Bad Sons Beer Company. An absolute Hard Rocking Blast with Claudia!

Claudia Stavola's New Book "100 Things To Hate Before You Die" is available now on Amazon. And listen to her mornings on Monsters Of Rock Radio (@monstersofrock) www.themonstersofrock.com

 



Publish Date: 2/14/2023


This week our guest is Tim Pratt from Highland Homebrews! 

Tim brings us some of his delicious beers including Lush! an English Stout that won Best In Show at the 2022 NEBCO brewing competition.

We discuss Tim's series of Grateful Dead themed beers and his simple, but eye popping can art designs. Tim, who is a professional chef with a bachelor's degree from Johnson & Whales University describes brewing beer as a mashup of baking and cooking. We ask Tim about competing in Home Brew Competitions. How competitive do they get? Who are some of his favorite fellow competitors. Tim is an avid golfer so; we discuss which is the best golf movie between Caddyshack and Happy Gilmore. We discuss some of Tim's recipes and ask what he would make out of a mystery box on Chopped. We get Tim's thoughts on Hype Beers, Pumpkin beers and more. Plus, we discuss what happened when Jonny got peed on at the Judas Priest concert. A fun talk with Tim Pratt with some great, delicious beers. Follow Tim Pratt on Instagram @highland_hombrew



Publish Date: 11/25/2022


Tom M is an institution in the Connecticut Craft Beer Community. he loves stouts so much that he created his own brand "It's Always Stout Season" which has raised money for charities such as Closer To Free. As well as helped bartenders financially during the pandemic. Tom joins us in the studio to taste all kinds of stout and tells us how the hashtag #TomMisAdick made him a local celebrity (But don't call him an influencer) Tom tells us how being a pro wrestling fan helped him create his own gimmick as a public figure in the beer world. He teaches us about the rule of 3 when buying bottled stouts. We hear about Tom recently going to his first concert at 43 years old. And we try a plethora of stouts all coming in at over 9% Abv. We try Barreled Souls Brewing Company's Coffee Monster Double Coffee Imperial Stout and Dropped Bars! an imperial stout with Heath Bar. Plus, we try stouts from Labyrinth Brewing, Broad Brook Brewing, Problem Solved Brewing Company And we bust open a year-old stout that we saved from our trip to Raquette River Brewing in Tupper Lake New York.

As we catch a buzz, we talk riveting topics such as 'Steltzers?", Mead, Football, Christmas Movies, Gray in our beards, 80's Sitcoms, Hot wings and more. a great time with the man who brings clout to your stout...Tom M!

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Publish Date: 11/18/2022


This week our guest is John Spignesi from The John Spignesi Band. The John Spignesi Band or JSB band is a fun jam style band that plays regularly on the craft brewery scene. John tells us all about who inspired him to pick up a guitar from his Dad, The Grateful Dead to Metallica. We hear all about The JSB Band's new album ROOTS featuring original songs the John wrote about things such as his hometown of Short Beach, The struggles of the pandemic and even a song that makes Keg very angry! and we discuss why. we also hear about John's favorite songs to cover. his music guilty pleasures and getting in trouble at a gig at a gyro place. All while we sample delicious beers from Broad Brook Brewing in Suffield Connecticut! We try a pineapple milkshake IPA, A Porter named after a dog and a brown that would go great with breakfast. A fun time with one of Ct's premire home grown jam band artists! Follow The John Spignesi Band on Instagram @johnspignesiband and follw The Beer Man Beer Podcast @Thebeermanbeerpod_ 



Publish Date: 11/8/2022


We are on location at Mt.Southington Ski are once again for Crazy Brew Bash....a festival with over 100 beers, Bloody Mary Contest, Live Music and more. With us is Comedienne Whitney Allen! She joins us to help give away Beer Man Beer merch and tell us about stalking comedy bookers for gigs. We play trivia with Beer Man Beer fans for a chance to win Cannonball shot glasses. Brian and Jake from Wicked Ways Brewing join us to share some of their signature brews. Find out which of their beers is the “Panty Dropper”, What their plans are for a taproom and their upcoming Halloween costumes representing the beers they brew. Brando and Big Mike From Brewheads Entertainment stop by to taste some beers and talk about their Beer review show on YouTube. The Beer Goddess Melanie from Great Falls Brewing Company and Brian Ayers from Elicit Brewing Company bring us some of their beers to taste. We giveaway Beer Man Beer Yeti Tumblers and an Igloo cooler to some lucky Beer Fans with BeerLuvah Al and Ricky With The Good Beer. Don't miss our in-depth interview with a Pirate. Crazy things happenin' and we get crazy as well. A fun episode at Crazy Brew Bash! #cannonball   @greatfallsbrews @melaniekandefer @elicitbrewing @crafty_ambitions @wicked_ways_brewing_co @wattlesbarkley @brewheads_entertainment @beerluvah_ @rickywiththegoodbeer @crazybashes      
       


Publish Date: 10/6/2022


Our guest this week is a lead singer of the band Sex And Candy its......Pamcakes!!! Pam tells us all about transitioning from working 16 years in the beer industry to being the lead singer of 3 Bands!! Sex And Candy The Ultimate 90’s Experience, SNAFU and Jagged Little Pam.....a tribute to Alanis Morissette. Pam tells us all about her favorite 90’s bands and influences, Crowd surfing stories, Winning money in Karaoke contests and more. We also get Pam’s takes on Joe Biden, Guns, 9-11 and who she would pick if she created her own super band and of course we taste some Beer! Keg brought back a tasty "Czech Pilsner" and "Miss V’s Blueberry Ale" from Moat Mountain Smoke House & Brewing Company in North Conway, New Hampshire!  Jonny brought in an early Fall with a delicious "Apple Pie Slight Of Hand" from Hoax Brewing Company.   A whole lot of 90’s Rockin' Fun With Pamcakes! Enjoy! Cannonball   @pamcakesandbacon @sexandcandyct sexandcandyband.com @moatmtnbrewco @hoaxbrewing @stormalongcider @stormalongsteve @continuumdistilling  

Publish Date: 9/21/2022


This week Comedienne Whitney Allen joins us to talk Comedy, Concerts and Beer. Whitney chose a beer by using her expert skills in picking her favorite can art. We cover the new Netflix three-part docuseries about the music festival Trainwreck: Woodstock '99.  We talk about Limp Bizkit's "Breaking Stuff", Korn being hard to follow and The Red Hot Chilli Peppers lighting the place up. We also discuss the debacle of over priced concessions and over flowing violence and violent fan reactions.   We taste (@alvariumbeer) Alvarium Beer Company's Crunchy Roll-Crushable Rice Lager which we paired with Saki, A Chocolate Stout Nitro from (@rogueales) Rogue Ales and "Four" a four year anniversary session IPA from (@tribusbeerco) Tribus Beer Company. We also challenge Whitney to "Stump The Comic" with some Trivia about some of comedy’s biggest legends. Whitney also teaches us the difference between a “Nerd” and a “Dork” and we discuss riveting topics like Celebrities posting nudes on Instagram, overpriced concert tickets, “Trench Mouth”and more. A fun time with Whitney and some delicious beers.   Follow Whitney on Instagram @wattlesbarkley and follow us @thebeermanbeerpod_ #Cannonball #beer #beercommunity #comedienne #comedian #beerpodcast #craftbeeradvocate #podcast #craftbeer

Publish Date: 8/31/2022


Jimmy “Wall Street” Rapuano is........The Man On The Street (@jimmyraponthestreet) for 99.1 WPLR’s Chaz and AJ in the Morning (@chazandaj).  Although Wall Street drinks no beers, he still came by the Beer Man Beer Studio to talk some comedy and music.  Jimmy does it all.....from owning his own business, performing stand up comedy, co-promoting his own local talent contest with the great Ian Cunningham (@bigwonder55), ”Staven’s Got Problems” and not to mention he's no stranger to working in a kitchen.  He brings us his signature Homemade Meatballs to try on the show. Jim tells us all about growing up Italian in East Haven, Connecticut, the truth about Olive Oil and how he ended up in Anger Management.  We get the lowdown on a high profile lawyer that performed stand up comedy at “Staven’s Got Problems” and what he hates about the brewery scene.   Van Hagar vs. Van Halen, Def Leppard, Steely Dan and Sade......All while Keg and Jonny taste delicious beers from Elicit Brewing Co (@elicitbrewing).   A fun hang with Wall Street! Check out Jimmyraponthestreet Mondays and Wednesdays mornings on Chaz and A.J. 99.1 WPLR        

Publish Date: 7/25/2022


This week our guests are Comedian John Cleveland Hinton [@maxjulian007] and his lovely fiancé Carolina Rodriguez. Five months before their wedding day , John and Carolina stop by to taste some beers at The Beer Man Beer studio. Veteran of the comedy game, John Cleveland tells us about his early start in Stand Up Comedy opening up for Martin Lawrence at Connecticut’s Jokers Wild Comedy Club and recent shows with Marshall Brandon at The Funny Bone. See how John and Carolina met and how John purposed.   We taste beers from Brewport [@brewportct] and Alvarium Beer Company [@alvariumbeer]. Both with a 6.66 ABV (very evil). One of our favorite beer returns from the Outer Banks, NC. stay tuned for hilarious stories about school lunches, T.V. dinners, going to the gym, West Indian funerals and dig deep into some of John and Carolina’s favorite music including Bon Jovi, Stevie Ray Vaughan, INXS, NKOTB, Duran Duran and more.......   A fun time with John Cleveland and Carolina! Hope you enjoy it. #Cannonball!     

Publish Date: 7/14/2022


This week our guests are Rob and Luis from Cerveza Papi [@cervezapapi_] and they both bring us some of there signature beers with a tropical vibe.

We try a Pina Colada IPA, El Dorado, Coquito Milk Stout and more. We talk about Cerveza Papi’s atmosphere at Brew festivals and how they keep everyone flocking to their tent with not just delicious beers but with music and tropical ices as well. Rob and Luis, who are cousins, talk about serving in the United States Military. Rob in the Air Force and Luis in The Army and the things they disagree on. We talk plans of Cerveza Papi opening there own Tap Room and the food and atmosphere that will be there. We talk Cerveza Papi’s Stylish merch, from T-shirts to hoodies and how Rob came up with the design ideas. We also get in deep conversation about Gangster movies, Collaborations with other breweries and what we all think is better between beer and marijuana. We end the show with a donut beer pairing with a donut imperial IPA from Front Porch Brewing and a French Toast donut from Neil’s Donuts and let you know if it’s solid or not solid. Great time with Rob and Luis from Cerveza Papi! Check out their beer at The Change In The Air Festival [@changeintheairfestival] on Saturday, June 18th in New Haven, CT @ Bear's Smokehouse   #cannonball @thebeermanbeerpod_ #podcasters #beer #beercommunity #beerpodcast #brewery #brewing #craftbeer #craftbeeradvocate #distillery #headbrewer      

Publish Date: 6/8/2022


We are back with Part 2 of the April Sours Beer Festival at Bad Sons Beer Company in Derby Connecticut. Ayesheh and “Sour Slayer” Cherokee are still hanging with us and we talk to Melanie Kandefer from Great Falls Brewing Co [@greatfallsbrews]. Mel brings us a White Chocolate Cheesecake Sour and tells us how she went from cleaning kegs to brewing at Great Falls.   Sean Lanning from Broad Brook Brewing Co [@broadbrookbrewing] stops by to talk about a new music venue The Broad Brook Opera House [@broadbrookoperahouse] featuring Allman Brothers and Zappa tribute bands. Lauren [@iluluminate] from Bad Sons Beer Co [@badsonsbeer] talks to us about all things April Sour Fest.. And we talk to Frank Lockwood from Reverie Brewing Co [@reveriebrewing] about Watermelon beers, Mead, Barley wines and more. Plus riveting conversations about “Crop Dusting” at sold out beer festivals. We give away a “Beer Man Beer” Growler. And Keg still hates raspberry. Awesome time at The April Sours with some of our favorite Beer Fam. Enjoy   @thebeermanbeerpod_ #podcasters #beer #beercommunity #beerpodcast #brewery #brewing #sourbeer #craftbeer #craftbeeradvocate #distillery #headbrewer

Publish Date: 5/26/2022


This week we are live from April Sours Beer Fest 2022 at Bad Sons Beer Co in Derby, Connecticut. There was over 40 brewers and tons of delicious beers to try. With us is Ayesheh Mae [@maelove23] from Filthy Comedy [@filthycomedy] to help us interview some of Connecticut’s best Brewers. We talk to “Sour Slayer” Cherokee Robbins [@alvarium.sourslayer] from Alvarium Beer Company in New Britain, CT . We try Alvarium's B-Side Blonde Ale and Aloha Punch and talk Concerts, People Watching and “The Pretzel People”.

We talk to Phil Papas [@philpap21], Executive Director of Connecticut Brewers Guild [@ctbrewersguild] about all things Connecticut Craft Beer and more. Mattie stops by with a Cherry Lime Sour from Kinsmen Brewing Co [@kinsmenbrewing] Milldale, CT. And we talk to the guys from Continuum Distillery [@continuumdistilling] in Waterbury, CT They brought over a bottle of their flagship "Charred" Whiskey that we Cannonball'd to the finish. A total blast in Part 1 of April Sours! Enjoy with one of your favorite sours #Cannonball

Publish Date: 5/18/2022


A few days before their big April Sours event, we stop by BAD SONS Beer Co, Derby CT, @badsonsbeer and talk to Taproom Manager-Lauren Rua (@iluluminate) and their newest Brewer Matt Paonessa. Matt gives us great detail of his journey from home brewing to becoming a brewer at Bad Sons. We learn about Woodruff Syrup, Pulp in beers and everything there is to know about yeast.  Lauren brings us beers to taste from her vacation to Florida. We try Bad Sons Whoopasss! An intense Double IPA that Whoops our asses. And as the Whoopass starts to work we get into riveting conversations about The Peanuts comic strip characters, Matt and Lauren’s theatre backgrounds, Why Matt is considered the “Gucci Of White Trash”. And plenty of music talk. We discuss Third Eye Blind, The connection that Bruce Springsteen has with Punk Rock. And Why Huey Lewis is “The Man” A fun time as always at Bad Sons Brewing Company.  #getusome #cannonball

Publish Date: 4/28/2022


We finally made it to 100 Episodes!!! Joining us, back in the studio from Las Angeles California it’s Genevieve “Cat Fight” Joy. We talk to Genevieve about her appearance in the movie “Mother’s Day” with Jason Sudakis and Julia Roberts and how she was rejected by Jack Whitehall.

We talk Genevieve’s Job working in Product Placement. We hear about Genevieve dating some real “Winners” with nicknames such as...”Cross-eyed Thor” and “Meat Hooks”. Genevieve tells us how she helped her mother marry the man of her dreams who happens to be the writer of the hit song “Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini”.  Plus, we discuss is being a “Hot Chick” a blessing and a curse? Genevieve sticking up for men during the #Metoo movement and we discuss Trans women competing in women’s swimming. (Should it be slowed?) Plus...Jonny makes sauce, Has Keg switched to Vegan Hot Dogs? We discuss live music from Under Oath and Spiritbox. All while we taste some delicious beers! Including Blood Orange Wheat from Black Helmet Brewing in Barkhamsted Connecticut. Shout outs to @blackhelmetbrewing , @alvarium.sourslayer , @soul_fully_vegan In the episode. An absolute blast with Genevieve “Cat Fight” Joy. Check out her podcast Just Genevieve on available where ever podcasts are found.

Publish Date: 4/6/2022




Publish Date: 3/15/2022


This week, our guest is Alisa Bowens-Mercado (@ladylager1). Owner of Rhythm Brewing Company (@rhythmbrewingco). Alisa is the first African American Female Brewer in the state of Connecticut. Alisa also owns Alisa’s House Of Salsa......sounds spicy. She teaches Salsa to help everyone find their Rhythm within. We talk about how her grandmother’s influenced her to try beers and learned how she went from working in her parents construction business to owner her own businesses. Lady Lager shared and we taste some solid Rhythm Brewing Co's famous unfiltered lagers. She discuss her visions for an upcoming tap room, customers calling her house looking for a pint, Rhythm’s Repeat Offenders, the 3 Sip rule and her upcoming new beer release partnered with @hogriverbrewing and @hopculturefarmsandbrewco. This "Bombshell" NEIPA collaboration featuring juicy peach and cara cara orange flavors will be released Saturday, March 5th 1-5pm at Hog River Brewing Co. located in Hartford, CT. Portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Women's Brewing Science Scholarship Fund @brewatshu @pinkbootssociety and @pinkbootsct .   We touch on breweries we've lost in Connecticut and her favorite breweries to visit. Talked about the upcoming “Change In The Air Festival”, a beer fest celebrating people of color in the beer industry featuring live music, Barbecue, Vendors and more.   Shout outs to @thedrunkaplaca @jessbeerme and @nebcojammy.   A great time with Alisa.......a true pioneer and a class act. Enjoy the episode. #Cannonball          

 



Publish Date: 3/2/2022


This Episode we are on location at Broad Brook Brewing Company in Suffield Connecticut. And we are having delicious beers with Eric Mance (Owner and Brewer) Sean Lanning (Director of Marketing) and Jim Hulslander (Head Of Sales). Beers and Food so amazing that there was a line outside the door to get in at 10:30 AM! Jim tells us a great story of how they came up with the name of their famous "Rooster Inhaler"Russian Imperial Bourbon Barrel Aged Stout. We hear about his sailing days in Aruba and What it takes to be successful as a salesman in the world of beer. Sean tells us what he had to do to get a job at Broad Brook and how yoga helped him. Eric tells us how he started as a homebrewer and the road he took to become an owner of a brewery. We also discuss the Art Work that is sold at Broad Brook from Connecticut Art Gallery. Why so many craft beers are named after Grateful Dead songs and not Kiss Songs. Keg and Jonny review The Sebastian Bach concert at Toad's Place. And we talk to The guys from Broad Brook about some of their favorite music from Weezer, U2,At The Drive In, Yellowcard and more. Check out Broad Brook Brewing Company in Suffield and see the guys at the "When Pigs Fly Bacon And Beer Festival" on April 23rd in Windsor Locks. Solid Beers! And Amazing food with some Solid dudes! A fun episode with Broad Brook Brewing Company. #Cannonball



Publish Date: 1/17/2022


“The Briize” Briizy Hiltz is back! And ready to take over! Fresh off a trip with Jonny to Treehouse Brewing Company in Massachusetts. We talk all about Our Treehouse experience from there Super long driveway, To there 3 beer limit! And the lines for beer that are longer than a line for a ride at six flags. We try some Treehouse beers from their G.O.A.T collection and of course Briizy puts on her famous “douche scarf” to describe each beer in depth. We discuss all things that Brii has been up to since her last appearance. Including performing the lead role as Maria Rainer in The Sound Of Music at The Thomaston Opera House. How her Grandmother helped her channel her inner Julie Andrews. And why she had to wear a “Nudie Suit” for the production. And we hit riveting topics such as...How Pineapple can improve your sex life, The Orange Julius,  Kyle Rittenhouse, Dr.Squatch, Sexual Wandering, Cooking Boujee Thanksgiving Meals. And more! Plus..Has Briizy pushed Keg Kettles aside to the third chair? A pie challenge is made from Briizy to The Drunk Alpacas to see who makes a more slammin' pie! A packed episode loaded with all kinds of Briizy fun! Does Treehouse live up to the hype? Find out here on Beer Man Beer!!!!

Publish Date: 12/1/2021


This Week Our Guest Is Comedienne, Actress, Podcaster and 2021 Libertarian candidate for Mayor of New York City...Stacey Prussman (@staceyprussman).

Stacey fills us in on the year and a half that she spent running for Mayor of The Big Apple. We ask why she decided to run and how she got on the ticket? What it was like to debate Eric Adams? Will she continue to pursue a career in politics? And more! Plus, we discuss Nutritional Beers, The time Jonny almost died trying to teach Stacey how to drive, Stacey dating celebrities and the fun times we had with Comedian Rick Shapiro. Nutritional Beers? And more..All while we taste a Chocolate Peanut Butter Porter Sweet Baby Jesus! from DuClaw Brewing Co (@duclawbrewingco), an Imperial "Choconaut" Porter from Firefly Hollow Brewing Co (@fireflyhollowbrewing) and Dreamsphere-Raspberry, Granola, Yogurt, Cacao Nibs, and Lactose Sour from Abomination Brewing Co (@abominationbrewingco). A fun talk with Stacey getting us Back in The New York Groove!  

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Publish Date: 11/16/2021


This week we are at Black Hog Brewing Company (@blackhogbeer) in Oxford, Connecticut. While the taproom is loaded with families painting pumpkins for Halloween...We headed back stage with Black Hog owner and head brewer Tyler Jones. We talked to Tyler all about how he started brewing beer at The University Of New Hampshire and how it lead to opening his own brewery. We try Black Hogs latest Milk Stout, Disc Golf Beer, Cold Pizza Pilsner a beer designed to pair with pizza (SOLID), Hum an Organic Tea Seltzer and of course their World Championship Granola Brown! Plus, Tyler tells us all about the sport of Disc Golf and their very own disc golf course at the brewery. Other topics include..The Muppets, Jonny gets electrocuted, Air Drums, What makes a pumpkin beer Taste like pumpkin.

Music and Concert talk about Phish, Ween, Nirvana, The Beatles and more. We thank all who voted for Beer Man Beer Podcast and helping us win Connecticut Magazine’s Readers Choice Best Podcast Of 2021. Break Jim Sharky’s (@jimsharky) stones for comments he made about it on The Lone Shark Podcast. A Hog Wild Blast with Tyler at Black Hog Brewing Company. 

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Publish Date: 10/27/2021


A Beer Man Beer special spooktacular episode.... Our Guests, Paranormal Investigators Chris Gilloren and Eric Vitale from the New England Society of Psychic Research. They are here to tell us all about their event “Warrens Seekers Of The Supernatural Paracon” (@warrens_paracon) taking place on Halloween weekend in Waterbury Connecticut. We hear stories of Connecticut’s most famous Ghost Hunters Ed and Lorraine Warren. What brought Eric and Chris into the world of paranormal research, being touched by ghosts, performing Exorcisms and ghostly orbs. Find out what tools are used to locate ghosts and more. Learn how Chris’s career as a police officer has helped him in the world of ghost hunting. We talk Eric’s favorite Friday The 13th films and discuss what Horror movies had the best soundtrack albums. All while tasting beers from Witchdoctor Brewing Company (@witchdoctorbrewing), Fallen Timbers Brewing Co. (@fallen_timbers_brewing_co) and our good buddy Pesky from Industrial Mechanics Brewing Co. (@Industrialmechanicsbrewing). #Cannonball   A great Pre-Halloween beer blast with Eric and Chris.    For ticket info.....check out The Warrens Seekers Of The Supernatural Paracon on Instagram at (@warrens_paracon).

Publish Date: 10/21/2021


Our guests are Jeff and Jodi from the Craft Beer Enthusiasts Union (@craftbeerenthusiastsunion) An organization that’s all about bringing beer drinkers together! And Boy Howdy! Did they bring us a ton of beer from all over the United States. Beers from Albuquerque New Mexico, Florida, North Haven Connecticut and more. We talk about why Jeff and Jodie have an Instagram account for everything. Jeeps, why Jodi has a collection of skulls. The Enthusiast’s favorite tunes and guilty pleasures. We discuss Beers that are t really Beers. Try a French Toast Beer. We discuss Which breweries are the friendliest and which have the “New York” attitude. Should Connecticut take over Rhode Island? And much more crazy topics. So much fun with The Craft Beer Enthusiasts Union. Follow them on Instagram for Beers and Events  

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Publish Date: 9/30/2021


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Publish Date: 9/28/2021


This episode is a wild one.........

CrAZy BrEw BAsH!  This week we are at The Crazy Brew Bash at Mt. Southington. With hundreds of Brewers and Hundreds of Beer Drinkers. Joy Nystrom and Beerluvah Al join us to talk Cuffing Season. Rob Goldberg from Bar Rated Entertainment joins us to discuss what ever happened to CT’s last hard rock radio station 106.9 WCCC. The Guys from Wicked Ways Brewing chat with us about which of their beers are considered “Panty Droppers”. And U.S. Army recruiter Tony Quiñones drops by to talk all things Army, What it’s like to recruit at a Beer Festival, Free Style Rap and “The Jodies”. Plus we talk to Sophie from American Mule, The Sausage necklace guy, Brenda from Bristol, Bloody Mary Contest and more. Crazy. Loaded Episode with lots of fun. Check it out!  

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Publish Date: 9/28/2021


Episode 90: The Money Shot   This week we have with us Instagrammer/Foodie/Cicerone CBS Brian Danishevsky of @lifeofrevelry. Brian is highly skilled in all things delicious. So much that thousands follow his Instagram page to find where the best food and beverage is from around Connecticut, Rhode Island and beyond. We compare local pizza from Tipsy Tomato in Derby, CT (@tipsytomatopizzeriaderby) and Vincent’s Restaurant in Shelton, CT (@vincents_shelton) to see who has the best plain cheese pie. Brian also teaches us the proper way to take photos of food and what he considers to be "The Money Shot" when it comes to pizza.   We try beers from Southbound Brewing Company (@southboundbrews), No Worries Brewing Company, Hamden, CT (@noworriesbeer) and Beer'd Brewing Company, Stonington, CT (@beerdbrewing) and let you know what we thought was Solid and Not Solid.   As always we talk tunes. Keg and Jonny cover the Hall & Oates concert at Jones Beach. Brian talks his love for Motley Crue. We also discuss Radio_104 fests, Mullets, Burt & Ernie, why Brian loves tennis and why Jonny hates Pickle Ball. We talk to Brian’s girlfriend Michelle (@michelleg8385) about her favorite Beers and a Music which leads to Beer Man Beer’s first ever discussion of Celine Dion (@celinedion) And which Beer Tenders in CT like to sing Celine at the top of their lungs  while closing the taproom!   Its Fun times with The Life Of Revelry!! #Cannonball   #follow #drinklocal #supportlocal #ctbeertrail  #newepisode #podcastlife #podcastshow #podcastersofinstagram #beerpodcastnetwork #newrelease #thebeermanbeerpodcast #comedy #podcast #comedians #repost #ctbreweries #ctbeer #beerme #craftnotcrap #podcastrecommendation  

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Publish Date: 9/14/2021


This Week we are on location at Lock City Brewing Company in Stamford, CT with beer enthusiast The "Beerluvah" Al Estrada (@beerluvah_) and Owner/Head Brewer of Lock City Brewing Company Mike Bushnell (@lockcitybrewing). We talk to Al about being a beer enthusiast, Traveling to try different beers and using Instagram to share photos and videos all about the beers he loves. Mike tells us how he went from home brewing to owning Lock City Brewing Company, The artwork with messages on the walls in the brewery, How O.J. Simpson inspired the names of some of their signature beers, the collaboration beer with Tribus Brewing Co. and more......

Plus Keg and Jonny cover the Limp Bizkit concert at the Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford CT. Does Fred Durst still have it ? We let you know. We try some of Keg and Amy’s homemade pickles! Since we forgot the cannonball, we do shots of pickle juice instead. A fun episode. A great time with Al and Mike at Lock City.   #follow #drinklocal #supportlocal #podcast #ctbeertrail  #newepisode #podcastlife #podcastshow #podcastersofinstagram #beerpodcastnetwork #newrelease #thebeermanbeerpodcast #comedy #podcast #comedians #repost #ctbreweries #ctbeer #beerme #craftnotcrap #podcastrecommendation  

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Publish Date: 8/24/2021


This week we celebrate Home Brewed Beers. Our guest is Comedienne, Author and host of Sex and Waffles podcast, Joy Nystrom (@thejoyofwaffles) (@mashosannajoy). Joy joined us for the Brewer’s Ball festival at Bad Son’s (@badsonsbeer) and we tell you all about our favorite beers from our favorite home brewers. While in studio we try beers from Highland Home Brews (@highland_homebrew). “A Perfect Marriage” Toasted Coconut & Coffee Stout. “Fortune Comes A Crawlin” Pale Ale and more. We cover beers from Malpractice Brewing Co. (@Malpracticebrewingco), Wicked Ways (@wicked_ways_brewing_co), Knight Brewing (@Knightbrewing), Skulls Brew House (@Skulls_brew_house), Elicit Brewing Co. (@elicitbrewing), Cerveza Papi (@cervezapapi_), Our good buddy Pesky (@industrialmechanicsbrewing) and the champs..........The Moran Brothers!(@moran_brothers_brewing) We also discuss riveting topics such as squeaky cheese curds, stealing from golf courses, which American Idol judge we most relate to and more. A fun time with Joy drinking Home Brew while covering Connecticut’s best Home Brew Festival Brewer’s Ball.    follow #drinklocal #supportlocal #hitthetrail #podcast #ctbeertrail  #newepisode #podcastersoninstagram  #podcastlife #podcastshow  #podcastersofinstagram #beerpodcastnetwork #newrelease #thebeermanbeerpodcast #comedy #comedian #podcast #comedians #repost #ctbreweries #ctbeer #badsonsbeerco #badsonsbeercompany #derby #derbyct #beerstagram #beerme #craftnotcrap

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Publish Date: 8/4/2021


This week Stand up Comics Kathy Arnold (@kathyarnoldcomedian) and Jenny Feldy (@jennyfeldy) join us remotely from Long Island. While we enjoy a Kolsch from Jamesport Farm Brewery (@jamesportfarmbrewery) they're making Healthy Smoothies from their homemade sound proof fort in Jenny’s living room. We talk to Kathy about getting her start in Comedy and opening up for top acts such as Kevin James and Rain Pryor. We also discuss her political views and if she is an undercover Republican. What is Kathy's obsession with Justin Bieber and why she is called The Joan Jett of Comedy? We talk to Jenny about being new in comedy and “Paying your Dues”, Fitness and how to stay healthy, if you drink a lot of beer. Can a Waterpik make or break a relationship? Plus, we talk Cancel Culture, Celebrity Crushes, Getting Booed of stage. And more. Not a lot of Beer. But still a lot of fun with Jenny and Kathy. Cannonball  

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Publish Date: 7/21/2021


This week Stand up Comics Kathy Arnold (@kathyarnoldcomedian) and Jenny Feldy (@jennyfeldy) join us remotely from Long Island. While we enjoy a Kolsch from Jamesport Farm Brewery (@jamesportfarmbrewery) they're making Healthy Smoothies from their homemade sound proof fort in Jenny’s living room. We talk to Kathy about getting her start in Comedy and opening up for top acts such as Kevin James and Rain Pryor. We also discuss her political views and if she is an undercover Republican. What is Kathy's obsession with Justin Bieber and why she is called The Joan Jett of Comedy? We talk to Jenny about being new in comedy and “Paying your Dues”, Fitness and how to stay healthy, if you drink a lot of beer. Can a Waterpik make or break a relationship? Plus, we talk Cancel Culture, Celebrity Crushes, Getting Booed of stage. And more. Not a lot of Beer. But still a lot of fun with Jenny and Kathy. Cannonball  

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Publish Date: 7/21/2021


This week Stand up Comics Kathy Arnold (@kathyarnoldcomedian) and Jenny Feldy (@jennyfeldy) join us remotely from Long Island. While we enjoy a Kolsch from Jamesport Farm Brewery (@jamesportfarmbrewery) they're making Healthy Smoothies from their homemade sound proof fort in Jenny’s living room. We talk to Kathy about getting her start in Comedy and opening up for top acts such as Kevin James and Rain Pryor. We also discuss her political views and if she is an undercover Republican. What is Kathy's obsession with Justin Bieber and why she is called The Joan Jett of Comedy? We talk to Jenny about being new in comedy and “Paying your Dues”, Fitness and how to stay healthy, if you drink a lot of beer. Can a Waterpik make or break a relationship? Plus, we talk Cancel Culture, Celebrity Crushes, Getting Booed of stage. And more. Not a lot of Beer. But still a lot of fun with Jenny and Kathy. Cannonball  

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Publish Date: 7/21/2021


This week our guest is Instagram Beer advocate Booper (@beerforbooper)! We talk with Booper about being a new dad, working as a television producer for WWE, and his Instagram page where he organically has grown his own following on his journey of delicious craft beers. We try "Bunghole", a brown ale from our friends at Lime Drop Garage (@Limedropgarage). We also try a 20 dollar can of beer, "Even More Bianca" from @eviltwinbrewingnyc and @omnipollo.  Booper also brought us a DIPA dedicated to late rapper MF Doom from @twovilliansbrewing in Nyack, NY. We touch topics such as exotic hot dogs and hot dog eating contests. Booper is gathering badges on Untappd. He delivers his best Randy “Macho Man” Savage impression and we talk tunes from Bloc Party, Leo Moracchioli. J@*n gives us his picks for a Super Band and we try a new Spiked Sparkling Coconut Water, Coco Cocktail (@cocococktail), a delicious hard beverage that helps keep the hangovers away. It's always a great time with Beer Advocate Booper! Follow him @beerforbooper on Instagram and follow @Limedropgarage for more videos and Bunghole! #cannonball            

Publish Date: 6/29/2021


This week our guest is Instagram Beer advocate Booper (@beerforbooper)! We talk with Booper about being a new dad, working as a television producer for WWE, and his Instagram page where he organically has grown his own following on his journey of delicious craft beers. We try "Bunghole", a brown ale from our friends at Lime Drop Garage (@Limedropgarage). We also try a 20 dollar can of beer, "Even More Bianca" from @eviltwinbrewingnyc and @omnipollo.  Booper also brought us a DIPA dedicated to late rapper MF Doom from @twovilliansbrewing in Nyack, NY. We touch topics such as exotic hot dogs and hot dog eating contests. Booper is gathering badges on Untappd. He delivers his best Randy “Macho Man” Savage impression and we talk tunes from Bloc Party, Leo Moracchioli. J@*n gives us his picks for a Super Band and we try a new Spiked Sparkling Coconut Water, Coco Cocktail (@cocococktail), a delicious hard beverage that helps keep the hangovers away. It's always a great time with Beer Advocate Booper! Follow him @beerforbooper on Instagram and follow @Limedropgarage for more videos and Bunghole! #cannonball            

Publish Date: 6/29/2021


It’s a Road trip to the Adirondacks, our destination, Raquette River Brewing [@raquetteriverbrewing] in Tupper Lake, New York for some Beer Man Beer! We talk to Mark Jessie [@mark_a_jessie] ( Co-owner of Raquette River Brewing). He tells us how him and his partner Big Joe went from home brewing to opening the premier spot in the Adirondacks for amazing craft beer. We try some of their most delicious beers such as......A Maple Cream Porter, Big Joe’s Hot Pepper Pale Ale, Water Melon Cucumber Kolsch and more! We also talk with the men behind the beer! The Brewers! Kevin [@pallwilleaux], Tanner [@t_hockey20] and Josh [@joshweise23].  We talk to the guys about their favorite beers to make and of course we talk music! We hear about some of the guys favorite bands which ranged from Pink Floyd, Nina Simone, Rage Against The Machine, Steve Vai and and we hear who they would pick as a super band. We learn about ROOST [The Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism] and the amazing attractions in the Adirondacks. We find a breakfast spot with chainsaws and "homemade toast". Find out how Boy George help us with directions.   Plus, the Raquette River Crew reviews some beers we shared from our friends and local brewery BAD SONS Beer Co. [@badsonsbeer] Derby, CT! They tell us which ones they thought were Solid and Not Solid. A great weekend with Amazing people and a whole lot of delicious beers. Hear all about on this weeks Episode of Beer Man Beer. #cannonball   @dannimarie08 @madsweise www.raquetteriverbrewing.com/about-us        

Publish Date: 6/23/2021


This week, we down beers sent to us from the "Windy City" Chicago, Illinois!  Back in studio is Comedienne Brii Hiltz (@brii_ality). We try a barley wine, IPA’s and more. Briizy talks about Stand Up comedy, Poutine, The Love Boat, Super Troopers and we take a look back at the 1981 film classic “Heavy Metal”.   Special Thanks To Greg from Lime Drop Garage for sending us the gift of beers. Check out @limedropgarage on Instagram for some entertaining videos of limes dropping into beers and @brii_ality for Briizy's upcoming comedy appearances. Always a great time having beers with the Briize! #Cannonball

Publish Date: 6/9/2021


This week our guest is Guitarist from the Punk Rock band DAMN BROADS (@damnbroads) Ines Segarra! Ines has her own beer review show on YouTube called “Broad In A Brewery” (@broadinabreweryct) where she critiques beers and breweries all over Connecticut. When we saw a low score she graded a certain brewery, we had to have her in studio to blind taste test some of their beers to see if we can trick her into giving a higher score to the Mystery Brewery! Do we pull it off? Tune in to find out. We also try a collaboration brew from Skulls Brew House (@skulls_brew_house) and Fallen Timbers Brewing Co. (@fallen_timbers_brewing_co). Two of our favorite home brewers. We also talk to The Drummer Of Damn Broads Taylor Bridges. We hear how the Damn Broads started and talk all kinds of  music from are all time favorite all female bands from The Go-Gos, The Bangles,Vixen and even The Spice Girls! A Punk Rockin' good time with Ines and Taylor from Damn Broads! Check out their music on Spotify. And Beer reviews from Ines on “Broad In A Brewery” on You Tube. #Cannonball



Publish Date: 5/18/2021


•••••WARNING EXPLICIT CONTENT•••••••   This week Comedienne Cindy Gray (@chiponagray) returns to the Beer Man Beer Studio and as always Cindy doesn’t hold back. Cindy explains why she doesn’t consider herself a “Smart Asian”. She fills us in on why she didn’t shave over the pandemic. Why her family isn’t fond of her performing Stand-Up Comedy. Plus, We talk “doing shrooms”, Dirty hotel rooms and find out how Cindy was thrown out of a country club for the way she ordered a steak. All that fun while we taste Greater Good Imperial (@greatergoodimperials) Wooo!! 10% Imperial Juicy IPA, Garvies Point Craft Brewery (@garviespointbrewery) Sea Spray IPA and Black Pond Brews (@blackpondbrews) Recreational Coffee Golden Stout. And this week we cannonball two kinds of Saki.    Always a blast with Cindy. This one is not for the easily offended.   Enjoy with a cold one!   #Cannonball 

Publish Date: 5/4/2021


This week it’s 9am and we're having beers for breakfast at Elicit Brewing Company (@elicitbrewing) 165 Adams St, Manchester, CT! Our guest is Elicit Brewing Company's Brew-Master Brian Ayers (@crafty_ambitions)! We talk about how he went from going to school for athletics, owning his own boxing boot camp, to home brewing and becoming the Brew-Master of Elicit! We talk about Elicit’s amazing patio, full kitchen with amazing food from Eli’s, Craft cocktail bar, Karaoke Room and Arcade. And of course we try a few flights of Elicit’s amazing craft beers. Find out about the top shelf “Cannonball” Brian shared with us. Why Brian reminds us of a combination of Bill Nye the Science Guy and Bill Goldberg? How we feel about can art. Who's mural is painted on the patio.....Marilyn Manson or Marilyn Monroe? The real science of beers. And we talk about some of Brian’s best concert experiences. A great time at a must visit brewery!! #cannonball  

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Publish Date: 4/28/2021


This Week Kyle And Carol from Malpractice Brewing Company (@malpracticebrewingco) are back!! They brought us some new “Beer Flavored” Beers. We try "Money Can Buy You Hoppiness" IPA and the "Shillelaghs" Stout. We about talk some of their classic beers and some of the craziest adjuncts Kyle has added to beers, Including Pop Rocks, Marshmallows and his famous Pineapple Gose Upside-Down Sour. Kyle and Carol brought in some “High Level Snacks” for us to try. He used his culinary skills to create his own version of an artery clogging jalapeño popper. We also tried "Banana Hammock" a Banana Milkshake IPA made by Fallen Timbers Brewing (@Fallen_timbers_brewing_co) and discuss our thoughts on Banana flavor in beers.  And we try "Spilled Schmoojee" from Urban South Brewery (@urbansouth_htx). A Watermelon, Raspberry, Passion-fruit, White Chocolate Fruited Kettle Sour. While we drink, we chat about Kyle’s passion for culinary arts. Will Connecticut legalize Marijuana? Why does Carol hate to bake? The “Scoop There It is” Commercial. Kyle’s upcoming Sake beer and barrel aged stout. Jager Bombs and Dr. Peppers. Cameo! And how Randy Travis burned Jonny for $200. Superman’s Mustache? The Fat Elvis Donut, Which Joker was the best in Batman and more.......   Always a blast with Kyle and Carol from Malpractice!! #cannonball  

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Publish Date: 4/20/2021


This Week we are at Bad Sons Beer Co. (@badsonsbeer) located at 251 Roosevelt Dr (Rt. 34), Derby CT. and our guests are Owner and Head Brewer, Mark Dasilva and Brewery Manager & Marketing Maven, the lovely Lauren Rua (@iluluminate). We talk with Mark about how he went from being a ski instructor into making his own beer. Why the Manger Die Casting Co. building built in 1904 was the perfect building to open a brewery. The time he had drinks with Eric Clapton and more. We talk with Lauren about how cheerleading prepared her to run a brewery. Is there a “hidden message” behind some of the names of Bad Son’s Beers? Why doesn’t she have any tattoos??? We also discussed how Lauren landed the managers gig. Is 4:20 a holiday? Tales from Toads Place,  the "sold out" April Sours and Bad Sons' upcoming can release. Stay tuned til' the end.....Keg and Jonny give Bad Sons a surprise gift. Super Fun episode!

Come on down, say hi, check out their beautiful taproom and drink some really good beer!!! Tell'em Beer Man Beer sent ya! #cannonball

SOLID | NOT SOLID: BAD SONS Beer Co., Derby, CT

Son Lite | Pilsner | 5.5% ABV | An easy drinkin' SOLID Pilsner

Chill Day | IPA-American | El Dorado & Sabro hops build up a lime-citrus and coconut flavor on the same great, light base of Great Day | 6% ABV | Another easy drinkin' flavorful SOLID IPA

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Publish Date: 4/6/2021


This week our guest is Connecticut’s most "influential" beer "influencer" @jessbeerme !! In her first ever podcast appearance  Jess reveals how she built a fan base of over 22k followers on Instagram, staying true to herself.  She takes us on a flight to her home country of Ecuador, talks about the culture, shows us how to toast and the growth of the brewery scene. Next, Jess takes us to Denver and talks about her outrageous adventure with other Instagrammers at The Great American Beer Festival.   Who is Wallace?   As an craft beer advocate, Jess fills us in about the collaboration between Sacred Heart University (@brewatshu) and New England Brewing Company (@newenglandbrewing) (@nebcojammy). They've established a scholarship for Black students as a means to diversify the brewing industry. And, to ensure the scholarship support continues, the Connecticut Brewers Guild (@ctbrewersguild) has initiated an endowed fund with SHU—the Connecticut Brewers Guild African American Brewing Scholarship. Link: https://www.sacredheart.edu/news-room/news-listing/states-brewers-establish-scholarship-at-shu-for-black-students/   We taste some solid beers from Malpractice Brewing Co (@malpracticebrewingco) including beers made with Pop Rocks, prickly pears and Peanut Butter fluff!   We also try “Queen of All Trades”.  A collaboration between Dockside Brewery (@docksidebrewery) and the Pink Boot Society Connecticut Chapter (@pinkbootsct) (@pinkbootssociety) One Dollar from every pint sold will go to the CT chapter of the Pink Boots Society.   And always we talk music! We hear about some of Jess’ favorite artists and the time she made eye contact with Usher!   Before we close, Jess experiences her first Cannonball in the Beer Man Beer studio. A great time and a fun episode with @jessbeerme < Follow  

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Publish Date: 3/16/2021


This week our guest is Author of the book Sex And Waffles-An American Whorer Story..... Joy Nystrom(@thejoyofwaffles)! Joy is a comedian, Podcaster, author and Dairy Farmer. We talk to Joy about all things milking cows and farm life. Plus, we hear all about her new book Sex  And Waffles (An American Whorer Story) an in-depth look at Joy’s ventures having one night stands. We talk about some of Joy’s favorite “Bad Sex” stories including Tinder dates, a vegan named Boris, Getting arrested for assault and battery. And why Joy isn’t fond of The Farmers Only dating app. We also discuss where Joy first discovered porn, The type of Milkshakes that bring boys to the yard, Making Milk Hot again, Why she feels men need to “Get Better”, And who is lazier in bed..Men or Women! We talk some of Joy’s favorite music, why she is a big fan of The BBC and we tasted the delicious new Milk Sickle and Undivided Raspberry IPA from Labyrinth Brewing Co. (@labyrinthbrewing) Manchester, CT.   A wild episode with Joy Nystrom. Check out the Book Sex And Waffles (An American Whorer Story) on Amazon. And listen to Joy’s podcast Sex and Waffles on all podcast platforms. #Cannonball! #GotMilk  

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SOLID | NOT SOLID:

Labyrinth Brewing Company Manchester, CT | Tropical Milk Sickle | Tropical citrus notes from citra, mosaic, & galaxy hops are enhanced by a hefty dose of mangoes, passionfruit, coconut, & lactose in this milkshake-style IPA | 7% ABV | SOLID   Labyrinth Brewing Company Manchester, CT | Undivided | Their version of UNDIVIDED is a NEIPA brewed with raspberries & hopped with Azacca, Citra, Mosaic, Rakau | 6.2% ABV | SOLID            

Publish Date: 3/9/2021


This week we are tasting Glitter Bomb! A Strawberry Donut Blonde Stout collaboration from Grounds Coffee House (@groundsdonuthouse) and Black Hog Brewing Co. (@blackhogbeer) and who better to try donut beer with than Long Island Comedy couple...Mike Keegan (@mckeegs75) and Carla Oakerson (@carlaoakerson)!!! In a world we’re couples don’t seem to “make it work”, Mike and Carla tell us how they manage to stay together even when fighting every day. We talk why Carla hates Valentines Day! Mike serving time in Facebook Jail. Mike explains how he feels about the competition sliding in Carla’s Inbox and more. We also try Chocolate Peanut Butter Mochatron from Labyrinth Brewing Company (@labyrinthbrewing) and have a heated conversation about the 2021 Nominees for the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame . Cannonball!!

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SOLID | NOT SOLID:

Black Hog Brewing Co. Oxford, CT | Strawberry Donut Glitter Bomb | Collaboration with Grounds Coffee Donut House, located in Danbury, CT | 7% ABV | SOLID!!!

Labyrinth Brewing Company Manchester, CT | Chocolate Peanut Butter Mochatron | This smooth milk stout is made with chocolate, peanut butter, & a special blend of coffee by Daybreak Coffee Roasters. [Contains lactose] | 4.6% ABV | SOLID



Publish Date: 3/2/2021


This Week "The Briize" Brii Hiltz [@brii_hiltz] is back and she does not hold back! Briizy brings us beers from her ski trip in Utah! We try a Polygamy Porter from Wasatch Brewery [@wasatchbeers], Hop Rising Tropical DIPA from Squatters Craft Beer [@squattersbeers] and more. Of course Briizy brings her “Douche Scarf” when describing our beers to get a true beer snobbish review. She tells all about her Ski Trip, Riding in a Snow Cat, having a Viking dinner and more. Plus we talk“Words We Shouldn’t Say”, Briizy’s Favorite offensive word,  Guns, Shopping at Aldis, The Washington Football Team, Our music hall bucket list and The Briize teaches us about the man who invented the G-Spot.    Always a roller coaster ride of an episode with Brii Hiltz. A fun episode that’s not for the easily offended. Cannonball!!!!   Member of the @hoppedupnetwork   #follow #drinklocal #supportlocal #hitthetrail #podcast #ctbeertrail #podcastersoninstagram #utah #utahcraftbeer #utahbeerdrinkers #homebrewersoninstagram #goodbeer #solidbeer   Support Local Craft Beer | @ctbrewersguild @hookerbeer   @wasatchbeers @squattersbeers   UNTAPPD | https://untappd.com/hookerbeer https://untappd.com/wasatchbrewery https://untappd.com/squatterspub https://untappd.com/user/TheBeerManBeerPodcast     SOLID || NOT SOLID   Wasatch Brewery | Park City, UT United States Polygamy Nitro Porter | American - Porter | Meet the sister-wife of our classic brew. This nitrogenated version is as chocolatey and easy-drinkin' as the original but even softer and creamier. It's ok to love them both | 6% ABV | A Smooth SOLID   Apricot Hefeweizen |  smooth and unfiltered fruited hefeweizen has a beautiful apricot nose and a refreshing, slightly tart finish. The bounty of the orchard is now portable | 4.8% ABV | SOLID   Our Share IPA | IPA - Session / India Session Ale | 5% ABV | SOLID   Squatters Craft Beers | Salt Lake City, UT United States   Hop Rising Tropical | IPA - Imperial / Double | Our much-loved Double IPA is testing the tropical waters with notes of mango and citrus-derived entirely from exotic hops | 9% ABV | SOLID   Hell's Keep | Belgian Strong Golden Ale |  complex and refreshing Belgian beer experience. Unique flavors and aromas created during fermentation, along with bold carbonation, produce this devilishly delicious Belgian Style Golden Ale | 7.75% ABV | NOT SOLID   Thomas Hooker Brewing Co. | Bloomfield, CT United States   Cultivate | IPA - American | experimental wet-hop IPA made in collaboration with CLS Farms and RipeLocker. It is brewed with wet, unprocessed Comet and El Dorado® hops from CLS Farms in the Yakima Valley of Washington. The wet hops were stored using RipeLockers, which dramatically increased the longevity of the unprocessed hops. The result is an IPA with beautiful flavors of grapefruit and candied stone fruit backed up with some pine and resin | 7.2% ABV | SOLIDNESS  

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Publish Date: 2/2/2021


It’s Ladies night on Beer Man Beer. We talk to Mary Ann & Brad Childs creators of WI’ER (@wier_rocks)! A beautifully blended wine flavored seltzer Made in South Carolina. WI’ER stands for Women In Empowering Roles. Mary Ann talks about how she came up with WI’ER and it’s social impact to empower women especially victims of human trafficking. WI'ER is planned to launch Spring 0f 2021.   Amy and Robin are back to taste WI’ER. Robin tells us all about her experience as a recent contestant on Let’s Make A Deal, what it was like to meet Wayne Brady, what prizes she won. But, is everything we see on T.V. actually what happens in the studio?   Plus, Mary Ann talks about the innovative commercials she has made for WI’ER, her Favorite music and concerts from Poison to Post Malone.   Do Keg and Jonny lose their “Man Cards” for drinking WI’ER? Keg digs the music of the 40’s and hates Harry Styles and more.    Fun Times with the Ladies trying a delicious refreshing new Beverage......WI’ER a Beer With Legs.  

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Publish Date: 1/27/2021


This week our guest is a little bit country and a heaping help of rock and roll.  It’s Comedian Dustin Chafin (@dustin_chafin). Dustin has a new album out! Dustin Chafin Zoom Album 2020 and he came on Beer Man Beer to tell us all about it. In honor of Dustin’s 12 Years sobriety, we decided to drink non-alcoholic brews from Athletic Brewing Company (@athleticbrewing) in Stratford, Connecticut. Dustin tells us about living on Texas and New York City and being a long time Pittsburgh Steelers Fan. We Talk his signature Cowboy Hat and how he doesn’t want to be known as “The Cowboy Comic”. We hear how Dustin made the best of Covid changing Stand-Up comedy from live shows to Zoom shows and how The Zoom album has been one of the projects he’s most proud of. Plus we talk some of Dustin’s favorite bands, Who he would pick for a fantasy super band, His Show Dustin’s Vinyl where he discuses albums from his own collection, Working with Pete Homes on HBO’s Crashing. And some crazy stories from past comedy gigs and concerts including the time Dustin saved Jonny from getting dumped over in a Port-O-Potty.   Great time hanging with Dustin and enjoying some delicious non alcoholic beers from Athletic Brewing.   Dustin Chafin Zoom Album 2020 is available on Apple Music and Amazon Music.    Free shipping nationwide, order online. www.athleticbrewing.com for amazing non alcoholic beers.   Member of the @hoppedupnetwork & @ctbrewersguild   Drink Local | Support Local   SOLID | NOT SOLID: Athletic Brewing Co.   Stump Jump Autumn Brown | Seasonal non-alcoholic Brown Ale - Mild English hops ranging from crystal to midnight wheat - toasty and nutty to match the fall season | 0.3% ABV | SOLID   Athletic Pilot Program Single Hop IPA - Loral | 0.5% ABV | SSSSOLID   Athletic Pilot Program - Chocolate Cherry Stout | SOLID   Smooth Ascent - Rise | Need a lift? In collaboration with Rise Brewing Co., Athletic brings you the most uplifting brew they've ever made. You'll get coffee and roasted malt notes, along with raisin, mild chocolate, and sweet fruit. It finishes dry but not overly bitter. Perfect for that afternoon lift or early morning start. We won't judge.

31mg caffeine per beer. (Less than half a coffee) | 0.4% ABV | SIPPIN' SOLID

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Publish Date: 1/19/2021


With us this week is former trust fund kid from Greenwich, CT turned L.A. Stand Up Comic....Genevieve “Cat Fight” Joy (@catfightjoy). And we try Beers from Skulls Brew House (@skulls_brew_house) out of Meriden, Connecticut. Genevieve tells us how she got the nickname “Cat Fight” , We heat a great story about her meeting "Diamond Dave" David Lee Roth (@davidleeroth), Making her own movie where she worked nude, And why she never leaves the house without a copy of the book Moby Dick. Plus, Genevieve is a huge fan of Westerns! We discuss our favorite western movies and discuss which famous actresses are considered “Handsome”. She also tells us about the types of guys she only dates and give us the most obscure list of favorite bands we have ever had on the show. All this while we try Skulls Brew House - Alien Invaders Milkshake IPA and Attack Of The 50’ Orange American Pale Ale........Cannonball!!   Member of the @hoppedupnetwork   Support Your Local Breweries and Restaurants #supportctbreweries #supportctrestaurants @ctbrewersguild #podcast #podcastersofinstagram #craftbeer #beer # podcaster #podcasts #ctbeer #comedypodcast #beerpodcast #comedienne #comedian #podcastrecommendations #beerdrinkers #storytime #storiesoninstagram   SOLID| NOT SOLID: CT   Skulls Brew House - Meriden, CT | Attack Of The 50’ Orange - American Pale Ale | 4.5% ABV | SOLID....Hankerin Some Orange Tic-Tacs   Skulls Brew House - Meriden, CT |  Alien Invaders - Milkshake IPA | With lactose, fruity breakfast cereal and berries, it's a roller coaster ride for your mouth. This BEAST lends notes of Lime, Grapefruit, Bright Orange, Mango, Lychee & Gooseberries. Take yourself back to when Saturday morning cartoons where a big deal | 7.4% ABV | Saturday Morning SOLID  

 

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Publish Date: 1/5/2021


This week our guests are Tyler Ryan and Noah Ryan from TCR Brewing (@tcrbrewing). Tyler, a chemist by day makes delicious Home brewed beers that have appeared at festivals all over New England and the Tri-State area. And this episode we are trying “Muffy Cakes” a Blueberry and Marshmallow sour that is out of this world. Tyler tells us the secret of getting a real marshmallow taste in a beer and we discuss whether Sours are a fad or hear to stay. We also try TCR’s Sweet Successions Milk Stout. And Tyler let’s us know how he got Chocolate and Fudge flavors into the beer without adding any Chocolate or fudge.

Plus Tyler is a huge Metallica fan. So we Talk Metallica and test his knowledge with some Metallica trivia. Fun episode with Tyler and...Wait. Why is Noah here? #Cannonball   Find us on..... Untappd: TCR Brewing Untappd: TheBeerManBeerPodcast

Publish Date: 12/9/2020


This Week we talk to Co-Owner and Brewer Jon Patrei of Phantom Brewing Co. (@phantombrewing) located in Hartford, Connecticut. Jon tells us all about opening Phantom brewing during Covid times. Being a Physical education teacher by day and brewer by night. We learn how he and his partner Bo met and came up with the name Phantom and the cool artwork on the merch. Jon talked about the people from all over the world that have stopped at Phantom for their amazing beers, such as, their Moon Baby Double IPA and Phantasma series Blood Orange Berliner Weisse. And of course, we talk a wide variety of music from metal to hip hop. Check-out Phantom’s special deals for teachers and mug club. Great location, easy to get to, exit 27 off Interstate 91. Solid beers and a good time.......Cannonball!!   #follow#drinklocal#supportlocal#hitthetrail#podcast#podcasters#ctbeertrail #podcastersoninstagram#craftbrewer#supportlocalbrewers #brewersoninstagram#goodbeer#solidbeer#phantombrewingco   Support Local Craft Beer @ctbrewersguild @phantombrewing   UNTAPPD https://untappd.com/PhantomBrewingCompany https://untappd.com/user/TheBeerManBeerPodcast   SOLID/NOT SOLID   Moon Baby | Double dry hopped with Citra hops. Notes of lime, grapefruit and tropical fruit. Smooth and easy drinking | 8.6% ABV | SOLID   Blood Orange Berliner Wiesse | Sour - Fruited Berliner Weisse | 3.8% ABV | SOLID  

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Publish Date: 11/18/2020


This week Professional Wrestler Mario Mancini stops by the studio to tell us some amazing stories from his eight year career wrestling for the WWF in the 80s and 90s.   We hear about how Mario got into wrestling straight out of high school and became the debut opponent for The Undertaker, King Kong Bundy, Demolition and The Hart Foundation. We hear about some of his classic matches, Having Jake The Snake Roberts snake placed on him after a DDT. Getting “The Haircut” from Brutus The Barber Beefcake. Body Slamming Playboy Buddy Rose. And great backstage stories about Cindy Lauper, Mr.T, Randy “Macho Man” Savage, Rowdy Roddy Piper and more. We also discuss...Mario’s Pitch to Vince McMahon on a new character , Is there a Mario Mancini action figure? Why Hulk Hogan owes him a thank you card. How he earned Andre The Giants respect, His classic shiny jackets and Tom Selleck mustache. And Mario doesn’t hold back on how he really feels about “The Brooklyn Brawler”. We also talk with Mario about growing up in Connecticut. And starting his own Independent Wrestling Company “Paradise Alley Pro Wrestling”  Plus Keg and Jonny cover a can release at Witchdoctor Brewing Co. (@witchdoctorbrewing) for their collaboration with HATEBREED (@hatebreedofficial)! “Live For This” Lager (@breedbrew). We talk about meeting the band and trying their amazing new beer.   #cannonball #wrestlingcommunity #wrestlingfans #wrestlingpodcast #wrestlingpodcastsofinstagram #wwe #worldwrestlingentertainment #80swrestling #prowrestling   - Check Out www.paradisealleyprowrestling.com for upcoming wrestling events - Check out www.martyrstore.net to pre-order their new album “Weight Of The False Self” available November 27th. Don't forget to pick up some merch too. - Check out Witchdoctorbrewing.com to try Hatebreed’s “Live For This” Lager.   Support Your Local Brewery @ctbrewersguild @witchdoctorbrewing   SOLID | NOT SOLID   Witchdoctor Brewing Company, Southington CT | Live For This - Helles Lager | brewed in collaboration with the band Hatebreed (Breedbrew) | 4.5% ABV | Sol Sol Solid m/ m/              

Publish Date: 11/3/2020


This week our guests are home brewers gone pro!!   Sean and James from Crimson Cove Brewing (@crimsoncovebrewing). They tell us all about how their journey from bringing their beers to brew festivals to selling cans in local liquor stores. We taste their first commercially sold IPA called The Fancy! The guys tell us how they picked their Pirate Theme. We also hear how growing up in Waterbury Connecticut lead to both Sean and James having careers in Law Enforcement.  Plus, Sean tells about his skills as a Ballroom dancer, slingin' barbecue and which 90s jams he listens to wile he cooks. James tells us which Connecticut brewery brews the worst beer and tells us a story of when he met The Queen Of England. We taste more of Crimson Coves home brew including a Hefeweizen and a Chocolate Strawberry Stout. We Talk Music including Sean and James performing in their own band! We do a lot of Cannonballs and have a blast!  These guys did not hold back! A hard hitting, Hard drinking episode! #Cannonball!! #getusome   #follow#drinklocal#supportlocal#hitthetrail#podcast#ctbeertrail #podcastersoninstagram#homebrewer#supporthomebrewers #homebrewersoninstagram#goodbeer#solidbeer#contractbrewing   Support Local Craft Beer @ctbrewersguild @crimsoncovebrewing   UNTAPPD https://untappd.com/Crimson_Cove_Brewing_ https://untappd.com/user/TheBeerManBeerPodcast   SOLID/NOT SOLID   Crimson Cove Brewing, Waterbury CT | Hazy New England IPA | Juicer than plundered treasure, so refreshing you walk the plank | 6.6% ABV | AAAAARRRGGGGG SOLID  

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Publish Date: 10/27/2020


Episode 67- Witchcraft And Beaver Wax

This week our guest is Eclectic Witch Dani Wade. Dani teaches us all about Witchcraft. We learn about voodoo dolls, Spells, Witches brews and more. She even gives us a Tarot card reading. Dani also tells us about her adventures of being a Brazilian Wax specialist and fills us in on the innovative way she can pick her friends out in a line up. Plus we drink some delicious beers from Lime Drop Garage (@limedropgarage), Transcend Beer Crafters (@transcend.beer) and Newburgh Brewing Company (@newburghbrewing). 



Publish Date: 10/19/2020


This week we are at Dockside Brewery (@docksidebrewery) to celebrate their first Oktoberfest! Amy is back and The “Man With The Japanese Van” Rohlman join us for the Festbier release and festive German grinds. We talk Lederhosen, Brats and Kraut and all things German. We also discuss the loss of Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Lee Kerslake from Uriah Heep. K-POP music playing at Oktoberfest??? Racing for samples at Costco and we try to figure out which beers pair best with different types of cereal. Shout out to our waitress Angelica and everyone at Dockside Brewery for a great time and some excellent beer. #Cannonball     Support Local | Drink Local @ctbrewersguild

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Dockside Brewery - Milford, CT | Festbier - German lager | This style represents the modern German beer served under the tents at Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany. It is a smooth, clean, pale German lager with a rich malty flavor and a light German hop character. a elegant balance of strength and drinkability | 6.2% ABV | SOLID-LY SMOOTH

Malt Bill: Floor Malted Bohemian Pilsner malt, Barke Vienna, Barke Munich

Hop Bill: Hallertau Mittelfrüh

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Publish Date: 10/1/2020


This week our guest is Comedian,Thespian and Podcaster Keith Field of "The Time Has Come Podcast". Keith joins us to taste Fallen Timbers' Boo Berry Wheat Ale and more. Keith talks about the glory days of working with Jonny in Improv Troupes and Traveling performing in Murder Mysteries where he portrayed “Delvis” The Disco Elvis. We also talk The Brewers of 1496, Keith’s experience living in South Dakota, Our favorite Horror Films from Freddy vs. Jason to Blair Witch and more. Halloween costumes of yesterday, The Movie everyone loves but Keith hates, The Horror’s of a place called “Pizza Ranch” and more. We enjoy Home Brewer Fallen Timbers' Boo Berry Wheat Ale (@fallen_timbers_brewing_co), Country Bumpkin Pumpkin (one of the best pumpkin beers we ever had) from Bull and Barrel (@bullbarrelbrewpub) and taste a beer we decide is wet garbage. Plus we talk, Bill and Ted 3, Samara Weaving, The times Jonny almost met Dee Snider, Keith’s Podcast “The Time Has Come” and more. Fun episode packed with movies, Beers and a whole lot of cannonball!!   Support Local | Drink Local @ctbrewersguild

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Fallen Timbers Brewing Co. - Prospect CT | BOO-Berry - Blueberry Donut Wheat Beer | 5.3% ABV | This crisp wheat beer is an easy drinker. Inspiration is the delicious blueberry donuts from Dunkin'. 15 Blueberry Donuts used in the mash, 6 pounds of blueberries in fermentation, hauntingly purplish/blue color with a nice blueberry taste upfront and a little bit of donut on the back end | SPOOKY SOLID

Bull & Barrel Brew Pub - Brewster NY | Country Bumpkin Pumpkin | A hint of pumpkin with a ton of spice notes including nutmeg, cinnamon, allspice, ginger and clove making this a fall time favorite | 5.8% ABV | SOLID

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Publish Date: 9/24/2020


Comedienne Brii Hiltz (@brii_hiltz) returns to the show for some comedy concerts and beer. Brii tells us all about her new adventures in Bee Keeping! Putting on comedy shows at tattoo parlors, Why she hasn’t been on Facebook, What it was like to be a dominatrix for the comedy show “Paid or Pain”and which comics were the best to inflict pain on, her exotic pets and more. We talk the breweries that people “Flock” to. And an escape Beefalo that made its way out of the slaughter house and is roaming the Streets of Connecticut. Jonny and Keg cover the Drive-In Metallica (@metallica) / Three Days Grace (@threedaysgraceofficial) Concert and an Xtreme Night of Comedy at Tavern On Point (@tavern_on_point) in Milford, CT.   All while we taste Broken Bow Brewery's (@brokenbowbrewery) Strawberry Wheat Ale, Buried Acorn (@buriedacornbrewing) Stash Hero Double IPA and Sloop Brewing Co. (@sloopbrewingco) Sorry For The Delay IPA. And let you know what is Solid or Not Solid. Fun time with some great beers and The Briize. Cannonball!   #podcast#followus#craftbeer#podcastersofinstagram#westchestercountyny#follow #putnamcountyny#podcastnetwork#dutchesscountyny#podcastersunite#brokenbowbrewery#buriedacornbrewingcompany#sloopbrewingcompany#ales#hudsonvalleyny#ipa#listen#beer#beerlovers#ctbeerlovers#fairfieldcountyct#connecticut#litchfieldcountyct#nybeerdrinkers#newyorkcraftbeer#podcastrepost#podcastshow#podcastcommunity#podcastrecommendation   SOLID | NOT SOLID Broken Bow Brewery - Tuckahoe, NY | Lucy's Sour Strawberry Wheat Ale | pleasantly tart with notes of lemon, rhubarb, and grapefruit. Light and crisp on the palate, the fresh strawberries balance the acidity in the background, ending with a refreshing dry finish | 6% ABV | SUPER SOLID   Buried Acorn Brewing Co. - Syracuse, NY | Stash Hero Double IPA | brewed with 1886 Pale Malt, 1886 Red Winter Wheat Malt and a fuzzy amount of Ahtanum, Hallertau Blanc, and Manderina Bavaria Hops. Our nose gets grapefruit pith and white grape followed by a face hole full of passion fruit and spicy tangerine rind | 8.5% ABV | NOT SO SOLID.....a real bitter aftertaste.   Sloop Brewing Co. - Hopewell Junction, NY | Sorry For The Delay IPA | this IPA is brewed with flaked oats, flaked wheat, Mosaic, Cryo, & Motueka hops. Sorry For The Delay is available in select Wegmans NY locations for a limited time | 6% ABV | SOLID    

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Publish Date: 9/16/2020


Bull & Barrel Brewery Putnam county's only brewery/restaurant/banquet facility. Our focus is on handcrafting American flavor! www.bullandbarrelbrewpub.com   Donate: United for the Troops  Twitter: @United4Troop Facebook: facebook.com/unitedforthetroops/posts unitedforthetroops.org Our sole purpose is to make life while at war a little better for our brave men and women serving in the U.S. Military by collecting food, money, and goods.   This week we are on location at The Bull And Barrel Brew Pub (@bullbarrelbrewpub) on Rt. 22, Brewster, New York. A brewery with delicious barbecue and a mechanical bull!!! We talk with owners Wendy And Rick about some of their signature beers including, Honey Blueberry Ale and Coconut Cream Ale. Wendy tells us about owning her first restaurant  when she was 27 years old and owning 9 businesses since. We talk guns, smoking flavored nicotine and taste a beer brewed with barbecue ribs called “Figgy Piggy”.  We devoured their AMAZING, FINGER LICKING fall off the bone Ribs, Maple Butter Corn Bread, Mac and Cheese balls and so much more....... Wendy talks the struggle of being a woman in a male dominated profession and the importance of supporting the military and Their involvement with United For The Troops. We talk Music from Fleetwood Mac, Kane Brown, Salt N’ Pepa and Rick (who prefers talk radio over music) surprises us with his favorite musician. Jonny challenges Wendy to a Mechanical Bull Ride Challenge!!!! Fun Episode This week! Cannonball!!! ENJOY!!   #brewpub#podcast#followus#craftbeer#podcastersoninstagram#honeyblueberryale #countrybumpkin#westchestercountyny #putnam #putnamcounty #putnamcountyny #dutchess #dutchesscounty #dutchesscountyny #hudson #hudsonvalley#ales #hudsonvalleyny#ipa#listen##pumkinseason#pumkinbeer#pumpkinbeerfest#beer #beerlovers#ctbeerlovers#connecticutbeerlovers#fairfieldcountyct#connecticut#foodies#bbqribs#litchfieldcountyct#nybeerdrinkers#newyorkcraftbeer#podcasts  

SOLID | NOT SOLID: Bull & Barrel

Honey Blueberry Ale | Fruit Beer | 4.5% ABV | 15 IBU | We use wildflower honey and blueberry’s to infuse in this American Wheat brew. The blueberry aroma and depth from the honey make this a brewery favorite.

Devil's Blood IPA | American IPA | 7% ABV | 70 IBUs | A triple hopped unfiltered IPA that boosts an overwhelming hop sensation and malty base that only the devil himself can deliver. We use an ungodly amount of hops in the kettle, fermenter, secondary fermenter. This brew is devilishly good!

Silver Medal Winner - TAP NY 2018

Coconut Cream Summer Ale - Summer Seasonal | Cream Ale | 5.2% ABV | Brewed with a corn flakes and coconut cream this beer is light and hazy in color. After one sip you’ll think you’re in the Bahamas.

Country Bumpkin Pumpkin - Fall Seasonal | Spiced Amber Ale | 5.6% ABV | A hint of Pumpkin with a ton of spice notes including Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Allspice, Ginger and Clove making this a Fall time favorite. Try it with our house made rimmer, optional. 

Definitely Worth the Drive!!



Publish Date: 9/9/2020


This Week On Beer Man Beer our guests are husband and wife, Home Brewing Tag Team Tyler and Kenzie from FALLING TIMBERS BREWING CO. (@fallen_timbers_brewing_co). We try some of Tyler and Kenzie’s signature brews (Milkshakes And Rollerskates and Peaches And Scream) and get a history lesson on the origin of their name Fallen Timbers. They talk about how they first met, making their own Maple and Walnut Syrup and competing in the sport of Curling!! Plus we talk about what Kenzie misheard when we yell Cannonball, What is good and Bad about Bridgeport Connecticut, Their upcoming Blueberry Donut wheat ale, foreign accents and speaking Mandarin, Tattoos, Funko Pops and talk about music from Five Finger Death Punch, Shinedown, Bertie Higgins, Sam Hunt, Aerosmith and more... So much fun with Fallen Tiiiiiiiimbers!! Cannonball!!!

DM Tyler @fallen_timbers_brewing_co on Instagram to get yourself a taste of some of that delicious beer he and Kenzie are brewing and tell him Beer Man Beer sent you!

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SOLID | NOT SOLID:  Fallen Timbers Brewing Co., Prospect, CT

Milkshakes and Rollerskates | Strawberry Vanilla Milkshake DIPA | ABV: 9% | This big time creamy, summer beer was brewed with graham crackers and homemade strawberry and vanilla crumbles that were inspired by the delicious strawberry shortcake popsicles with added strawberry purée and vanilla beans. Citra and Mosaic hops, during the boil and dry hopping. The taste is reminiscent of a strawberry/vanilla milkshake you would get at an old fashion diner. (This beer contains lactose) | SUPER SOLID [and it doesn't drink like a 9%]

Peaches N’ Scream, Peach Cream Ale | ABV: 4.7% | Huge pop of peach flavor and extremely crisp! Medium to light in body and smooth. It is gold in color and with low bitterness. A true "lawnmower beer”, this Cream Ale is a crushable summertime thirst-quencher | SATISFYINGLY SOLID

 

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Publish Date: 8/31/2020


This Week Comedian and Host of The Lone Shark Podcast Jim Sharky (@jimsharky) returns to Beer Man Beer. We talk to Jim about some of the HUGE guests he has had on his podcast such as Brian Dunkleman (@thebriandunkleman) of American Idol fame and more. In honor of the late Wilford Brimley Jim brings us one of his favorite candies loaded with “Diabeetus” fun and has us try something that makes all of our teeth turn black. We talk about the state of comedy and concerts during the Covid Era, Which Comedians take way too many selfies, we hear a story about Jim almost landing a date with a member of a Mommas and The Papas tribute band and We have a toast to our late friend Comedian Dr. Jay Sutay who recently passed away.  Plus Jim breaks Jonny’s balls about wearing “Mandles” Jim and Keg Talk the current state of sports and we play a classic game with fortune cookies. And of course we taste some delicious beers from some of our favorites....CANNONBALL!!!   Follow | Lime Drop Garage (@limedropgarage) from Plainfield Illinois  Milford Point Brewing (@milfordpointbrewing) from Milford Connecticut  The Bull And Barrel (@bullbarrelbrewpub) from Brewster New York Great times with Jim Sharky   Support Local | Drink Local @ctbrewersguild #follow#drinklocal#hitthetrail#podcast#ctbeertrail#podcastporn#brewpubs #homebrewer @milfordpointbrewing @bullbarrelbrewpub @limedropgarage   SOLID || NOT SOLID:   Bull & Barrel Brewery- Brewster, NY | Honey Blueberry - American Wheat Ale |  blueberries and local wildflower honey | 4.5% ABV | SUPER SOOOOLID   Milford Point Brewing - Milford, Ct | Eisen Sour Park - Sour | 4.6% ABV  

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Publish Date: 8/20/2020


This week our guests are Tony Leone (@toenee11) and Toby Williams of The Beer Coasters Podcast (@beercoasters). A podcast that has reviewed beers from San Diego to Boston to Hartford since 2009. Tony joins us from Plainville Connecticut and Toby from San Diego California. We talk about how they started Beer Podcasting. And how they have managed to stay a team without ever meeting in person. Tony tells us about Brewing his own beer, Working for Five Churches Brewing (@fivechurchesbrewing), The new Beer by Daym Drops (@officialdaymdrops) and more. Toby tells us about what food in San Diego is more unique than anywhere in the world. We talk Pizza, Taste a Beer called O.J. from Lone Pine Brewing Company (@lonepinebrewing) which leads to a conversation on O.J. Simpson. We the Coasters Rushmore’s of Banda and have a blast. Good times Jammin' With The Beer Coasters.    Also check-out the Beer Coasters Podcast side project - Backyard Beer Tastings (@backyardbeertastings) dedicated to supporting local beer, while enjoying it in the comfort of our own backyard. Cheers! www.backyardbeertastings.com   Support Local | Drink Local @ctbrewersguild #follow#drinklocal#hitthetrail#podcast#ctbeertrail#podcastporn www.beercoasterspodcast.com  

Publish Date: 8/16/2020


WE'RE BACK IN THE STUDIO!!! Linda Cascella (Game Show Linda) and Ronnie return this week! After Winning $130,000 in prizes on Press Your Luck, Linda tells all. We hear how Linda beat the Whammy, What it was like to stand next to Host Elizabeth Banks, How she felt about the other contestants, Why she was “bleeped” on national television, Which prizes she got to take home and which prizes were swept away by the Whammy. Plus...We talk Whatculture.com’s (@whatculture) List of The 12 Most Overrated Bands and discuss which bands we would add and remove from the list. We talk about Hitting the CT Beer Trail and checking out 5 breweries in one day. All while tasting beers from Charter Oak Brewing Co. (@charteroakbrewing) in Danbury. Plus we talk catching people "in the act". Keg asks for hate mail and Jonny claims he can drink 8 of a certain beer that the rest of the room calls B.S. on. It’s a wild episode this week on Beer Man Beer. #Cannonball #hitthetrail

Support you local breweries

@ctbrewersguild

SOLID || NOT SOLID: Charter Oak Brewing Co., Danbury CT

Royal Charter Pale Ale | Pale Ale -American | brewed with plenty of flavor and hops. This top fermented ale will be solidly an American Pale Ale style; not too sweet and not too bitter, but complex enough to not disappoint you. A scent of a citrus and floral aroma, a solid backbone of the Cascade Hops. Well balanced, medium bodied, and deep golden appearance. We can assure you it is not intensely hopped up, but only a subtle bitterness and dry finish | 5.5% ABV | SOLID

Wadsworth IPA | West Coast style IPA | with plenty of hop aroma and bitterness, yet crisp, refreshing and not over the top! This IPA style will pleasure your pallet with more than your typical 'every day India Pale Ale' and you'll be sure to taste our grapefruit citrus overtone backed with notes of black currant. This beer will be a medium bodied beer with a dark copper shade | 6.5% ABV | SOLID

Little Charter Session IPA | IPA - Session / India Session Ale | easy-drinking styled beer pours a distinctive amber shade & big citrus nose. a well-balanced ale with plenty of malt backbone and the hops become ‘alive’ on the back end and dominant. The intensity of this full-flavored hop charge does not become any more robust with each sip or pint, but rather remains stable and somewhat velvet on the palate | 4.7% ABV | SOLID Session

1687 Brown Ale (Keg's Favorite) | Brown Ale - American | slightly more robust than the traditional English Brown Ale. Dark copper shade and be somewhat sweet and malty with distinctive toasted flavors from both our premium specialty roasted and chocolate malted barley, also allowing for a faint undertone of caramel. This style is lightly hopped for balance and medium-bodied, limited bitterness and hop aroma will make this an excellent choice | 6.2% ABV | SSSSSSOLID

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Sloop Brewing Co. Hopewell Junction, NY

Juicier Bomb (Jonny's Favorite) | IPA - Imperial / Double New England | ridiculously hopped double IPA has a big, orange aroma w/ flavor notes of passion fruit, papaya, and even a tinge of tang. | 8% ABV | SOLID

 

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Publish Date: 7/7/2020


On this episode our guests are Comedy "Super Couple" Kevin Downey Jr. (@actualkdj) and Jessica Collazo (@jesseffingc) join us over Zoom for some Comedy Concert and Beer talk.   Kevin Downey Jr. tells us about performing on America’s Got Talent and lets us know how he really feels about Heidi Klum. Jessica Collazo tells us about being on the reality show “Marriage Rescue” and what it was like to be yelled at by Jon Taffer. We hear about Kevin’s biggest fan Clint and why he was scared of him when they first met.   We also find out Kevin’s all time favorite beer, Has he ever been mistaken for Robert Downey Jr.? And we hear Kevin’s Best Bombing story and find out how it was tied in with the band Great White. We also discuss with with Kevin and Jessica, Who our favorite James Bond are. What are our favorite songs about serial killers, What are our favorite songs about masturbation, Beatles vs. Stones, What comedians do that piss us off. Keg and Kevin share their collections Donald Trump merchandise.   Jessica shows us her cool knife and Benson reveals a secret he has held from Kevin Downey Jr. for years. Oh and we drink beer from Werk Force Brewing Company (@werkforcebrewing) sent to us from Greg of Lime Drop Garage (@limedropgarage) and Labyrinth Brewing Company (@labyrinthbrewing). Find out which one reminds us of Tang!! Packed episode! Drink Local. Enjoy. Cannonball.   **Support Local Breweries**   SOLID || NOT SOLID   Labyrinth Brewing Company (@labyrinthbrewing), Manchester, CT | Siren's Song Orange Tangerine-Sour Fruited | 4.3% ABV | SENSATIONALLY SOLID Werk Force Brewing Company (@werkforcebrewing) Plainfield, IL | Blues of Mexicali-American Lager |  Mexican-style lager brewed with pilsner malt, Vienna malt, and flaked corn | 5.3% ABV | Crushable-SOLID  

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Publish Date: 6/10/2020


And the Zoom sessions continue......with us is Comedian and Actor John J Rickenbacker Jr.(@fudgedacomedian) otherwise known as F.U.D.G.E! Recording from inside his closet in Long Island. Fudge tells us about working on HBO’s Crashing Season 3, Flipping pancakes on a Credit Karma commercial, Working on tour with Keenan Thompson, Performing Stand Up Comedy in churches, Impersonating Elmo, and more. We try a Pear Lambic from Two Roads Area 2 (@areatwobrewing) and discover the taste of Funk. We also try an IPA from Breakaway Brew Haus (@breakawaybrewhaus) and A Beer from Labyrinth Brewing Co. (@labyrinthbrewing) called Pineapple Love Juice which is inspired by Judas Priest. We find out what the acronym F.U.D.G.E Stands for. We also get to hear F.U.D.G.E’s Beat Box skills. A fun time with beers, Cannonballs and F.U.D.G.E.

Check out Comedian F.U.D.G.E on Crashing Season 3 available on HBO Go and HBO on Demand.

**Support Local Breweries**

SOLID | NOT SOLID: CT Breweries

Area Two Experimental Brewing-Two Roads Brewing, Stratford, CT  | Pear Lambic - Fruit | fruited with French pears, captivating aroma and a fruity, woodsy flavor on the palate create the perfect balance of tart meets fresh pear character | 7% ABV | FUNKY SPLIT

Breakaway Brew Haus, Bolton, CT | Face Plant Ale #4 IPA - Imperial / Double New England | a great NE DIPA which offers a nose of deep earthy pine and citrus. Followed by flavors of sweet fruit, the smooth lingering finish | 8.7% ABV | SOLID

Labyrinth Brewing Company, Manchester, CT | Pineapple Love Juice IPA - New England | It's their award-winning Turbo Love Juice IPA with added pineapple | 6.5% ABV | ROCK SOLID m/ m/

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Publish Date: 6/2/2020


The Quarantine Zoom sessions continue.......

This week with us are Comedian Sean Morton (@seanmortoncomic) and Comedienne “The Breeze” Briizy Hiltz (@brii_hiltz). As we try Voodoo Ranger 1985 (@voodooranger) by New Belgium Brewing Co. (@newbelgiumbrewing) we discuss what we remember from the year 1985. We also taste a local Connecticut brew Milk Sickle from Labyrinth Brewing Co. Briizy tells us all about Mind Haze IPA by Firestone Walker Brewing Co.(@firestonewalker). We discuss comedy shows on Zoom. Falling Asleep at Live concerts, Does Nickelback Truly Stink?, Chick Rock, The Ugliest Man On The Planet, Underrated Bands, Who had the best Country music crossover and somehow we manage to cover music from Cab Calloway to Collective Soul to Melissa Ethridge to Killswitch Engage. We talk about our favorite cover songs, Taking pictures with celebrities, Sean tells stories about meeting Ric Flair, CM Punk and Willie Nelson. Find out which celebrity was the biggest Dick he has ever met and which celebrity smelled like bad sex.

A fun time Talking tunes and tasting Beers with Sean and Brii! Cannonball!!

Support Your Local Breweries @ctbrewersguild

SOLID || NOT SOLID

New Belgium Brewing Company, Fort Collins, CO || Voodoo Ranger 1985 NEIPA - Like totally loaded with juicy mango flavor, 1985 takes you back to the future of Hazy IPA's with Citra, Simcoe, Cascade hops || 6.7% ABV || TOTALLY SOLID

Labyrinth Brewing Company, Manchester, CT || Milk Sickle Milkshake IPA - Tropical citrus notes from Citra, Mosaic and Mandarina hops are enhanced by a hefty dose of mangoes and lactose || 7% ABV || SOLID SICKLE

Firestone Walker Brewing Company, Paso Robles, CA || Mind Haze NEIPA - Juicy yet balanced, hazy yet lasting, and loaded with an imaginative array of tropical hop flavors || 6.2% ABV || FAR-OUT SOLID

 

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Publish Date: 5/19/2020


It's THE PANDEMIC And we are recording our first lockdown episode over Zoom.

Our Guest this week is Pro Wrestler/ Rapper PEEZY (@jackofallgimmicks). We talk to Peezy about his podcast 2 Be Blunt w/ Peezy (2bebluntpodcast), how he got his start in the wrestling biz and some of his matches with hardcore wrestling legends like Justin Credible and The Sandman. Talk about how his "Off The Boat" Italian parents felt about him becoming a rapper and his passion for marijuana. We hear a sample of a Peezy classic and even talk Peezy into a little bit of freestyle, all while we try beers from Bright Ideas Brewery in North Adams Massachusetts, Dockside Brewery In Milford Connecticut and more. Fun show drinking brews from the East Coast and West Coast with Middletown's Own Get High Rapper! Cannonballllll!!!!

For beers we've tasted on this episode.....see below.

GET OUT THERE AND SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BREWERIES!!

SOLID/NOT SOLID: EAST COAT vs WEST COAST

Bright Ideas Brewing(@brightideasbrewing), North Adams, Mass || Undercast IPA - Juicy New England IPA  Brewed with Citra, Mosaic, and Ella || 7.2% ABV || SOLID and CRUSHABLE

Bright Ideas Brewing(@brightideasbrewing), North Adams, Mass || Staff Series beer: Crew Beer - Red Ale - Malty, mild, and easy-drinking. Clean and refreshing finish. Dedicated to the MASS MoCA Production Team on behalf of bartender Eric Enderle for their || 5.6% ABV || SOLID

Dockside Brewery(@docksidebrewery), Milford, CT || Low Key - Citra Pale Ale - American A Classic West Coast Extra Pale Ale. Light in calories, heavy in flavor, none of the guilt, All about letting the Citra Hops shine. Aromas of freshly squeezed grapefruit and tropical fruits. MALT: American Two Row Malt, Light Crystal Malt. HOPS: Citra, Citra Dry Hop.|| 4% ABV|| SOLID

Dockside Brewery(@docksidebrewery), Milford, CT || The Schwartz Is With You - Schwarzbier.  A Traditional German Black Lager that has smooth malt flavors with a dry, roasted barley finish. May look like a stout, but lacks the harsh, burnt flavor. Clean and soft. MALT: Bohemian Pilsner Malt, Munich and German Carafa Malt. HOPS: German Magnum and German Tettnang || 5% ABV || SOLID

Pure Project Brewing(@purebrewing), San Diego, CA || Murkwood - New England IPA. An ode to the New Zealand hop. This juicy, hop forward brew features a notably Nelson Aroma with Pacifica lurking just beneath the surface.  Features notes of passionfruit and guava coming in large from the barbarian yeast strain. Oats are added to the grain bill to create a smoother mouthfeel. A very drinkable IPA loaded with tropical fruit flavor/aroma || 7% ABV || SOLID

Pure Project Brewing(@purebrewing), San Diego, CA || Super Beta -  New England IPA. A Murky IPA w/ Cashmere, Southern Cross and Dr. Rudi Hops || 7.2% ABV || SOLID

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Publish Date: 5/11/2020


This Week we are joined by Comedians Dennis J Stradford (@dennisjstradford) and Dave Sheehan (@shroudofsilence). We talk with Dennis about his 19 1/2 piece suits and why he is always dressed Fresh 2 Def. The comedy grind back in the day and how it is different than today. His first audition with a major comedy promoter and what his feedback was. Dennis surprises us with a musical talent that we didn't know he had. Plus, while we taste beers from Greater Good Imperial Brew Co (@greatergoodimperials). We talk about the rumor that Stevie Wonder can see!?!?! Ozzy Osborne biting the head off a dove. Dennis and Dave share their best bombing stories and more. And of course we tell you which Beers are Solid and Not Solid and throw back a few @captainmorganusa Cannonballlllls!!!! 

Check us out on Untappd "TheBeermManBeer Podcast"

SOLID || NOT SOLID

Greater Good Imperial Brewing Company, Worcester, MA || SMOOOOTH-IPA - Imperial / Hopped with Citra and Mosaic hops, giving it a great balance of citrus vibes including notes of grapefruit and pineapple and a finish that provides mild pine and slight hop resin.|| 8% ABV || SOLIDLY SMOOOOTH

Greater Good Imperial Brewing Company, Worcester, MA || Good Night Moon-Porter - Imperial / Double. Strong, bold, creamy and delicious || 11% ABV || SOLID NIGHT

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Publish Date: 3/17/2020


On this episode of The Beer Man Beer Podcast we have Craft Beer Influencer, Reviewer and Blogger Jennifer Delgado of @womenlovebeer_too on Instagram/Facebook and her fiancé Metal enthusiast Brian Roberts. Jen tells us how and why she started reviewing beers. Her job as a dump truck driver, serving in the United States Military, Basic training stories, Why she would excel in a Beer Man Beer Ladies belching contest and more. We get deep into music with Brian. He tells us how we feels about John Mayer (@johnmayer) performing with Dead and Company (@deadandcompany). More disapproval of the Rock and Roll Hall of a Fame. and Jenn tells us how she really feels about Justin Bieber. All this while we drink some @skygazer_brewingco and @veraciousbrewingcompany and hit the cannonball @skrewballwhiskey.

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SOLID || NOT SOLID

@skygazer_brewingco Southington, CT|| Moonloop (Stout - Milk / Sweet) - Strawberry, Dutch Cocoa, Brown Sugar And Vanilla || 7% ABV || Sweet and Savory SOLID

@veraciousbrewingcompany Monroe, CT || 29 Pews (IPA - American) - well-balanced Citra-based American IPA has a citrusy aroma, bright flavor and pleasant citrus aftertaste || 6% ABV || Smooth and SOLID

@veraciousbrewingcompany Monroe, CT || Big Scotty Strong Scotch Ale (Scotch Ale / Wee Heavy) - American, British and Irish malts, British crystal and a touch of peat smoke malt, rich caramel aroma, and a semi-sweet malty flavor and after taste || 7.9% ABV || SOLID SCOTTY

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Publish Date: 3/5/2020


This Week we are drinking Vermont craft brews with Game Show Linda!Multi Time game show contestant Linda Cascella and her husband Ronnie join us for some Beers and Cannonballs. Linda tells us about some of the many game shows she has competed on including Price Is Right, Let's Make A Deal,Lets Ask America and her upcoming appearance this June on the all new Press Your Luck. She tells us how she got on game shows. What she did to Bob Barker when she was told to "Come On Down", Whether she made the right choices on "Let's Make A Deal", What Wayne Brady is like in person, the ups and downs of being a contestant and more. Plus Ronnie tells us about being the Lead singer for the band D.O.B. We talk live music, A drink some delicious Vermont Beers from Whetstone Station (@whetstonestation), Beer Naked Brewery (@beernakedbrewery) and Heady Topper. See who wins the Battle of the Browns (ales). Super fun time with Game Show Linda and Ronnie. Check her out this June on Press Your Luck on ABC.

SOLID || NOT SOLID: Southern Vermont Breweries

Heady Topper || VermontThe Alchemist || IPA - Imperial / Double || 8.0% ABV || SOLID

Whetstone Station || Brattleboro, VT

Whetstoner || IPA - Session / India Session Ale || bright and delicious session IPA has big aroma and flavor || 4.5% ABV || It's the perfect beer for a thirst that needs quenching. || SOLID

Mug Life || Red Ale - American Amber / Red || carefully balanced and easy-drinking. A solid malty backbone is matched with just the right amount of hops for a full flavored beer that goes well with almost anything || 5.5% ABV || SOLID

I'm Down || Brown Ale - American || classic in style and packed with roasty, chocolatey flavor. Smooth and complex, this beer is decidedly malty yet balanced by a touch of hops || 5.6% ABV || SOLID

Beer Naked Brewery || Rte. 9 Marlboro, VT

Maple Brown || Brown Ale - American || SUPER SOLID

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Battle of the Browns || 

Whetstone Station "I'm Down" vs. Beer Naked Brewery "Maple Brown"

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Publish Date: 2/26/2020


This week Jonny And Keg watch The Super Bowl with Some Minnesota Beers courtesy of Dave Nagorski (@slp22_dad) and "The Garage Crew" from Minneapolis Minnesota. A group of beer drinking cronies who meet on regular to break bread and share delicious beers. We enjoy this beers while watching the big game and give our thoughts on the loss of Kobe Bryant, Our favorite and least favorite Super Bowl Halftime Shows of all time. Baby Mr. Peanut (@mrpeanutofficial) and more. Plus we check social media and read mean things that people say about JLo and Shakira. Follow us on Instagram @Beermanbeerpodcast_  and stay posted for an upcoming Beer Man Beer Giveaway. Email your love and hate to beermanbeerpod@gmail.com

SOLID || NOT SOLID: Yard Dayz

Utepils Brewing Co. Minneapolis, MN || KFAN Unfiltered Blonde Ale - An unfiltered blonde ale that is lightly hopped with subtle malt characteristics || 4.9% ABV || SOLID

Surly Brewing Company Minneapolis, MN || Furious IPA - American - The beer that built Surly. Aggressively hopped and citrusy, but with a chewy, caramel malt backbone || 6.7% ABV || SOLID

Bad Weather Brewing Company St. Paul, MN || The Hopcromancer IPA - American || 7% ABV || SOLID

Summit Brewing Company St. Paul, MN || Extra Pale Ale (EPA) Pale Ale - English - Bronze color, Gold medal-winning flavor, With caramel, biscuity malts superbly balanced with an earthy hop bite and juicy citrus || 5.2% ABV || SOLID

Bent Paddle Brewing Co. Duluth, MN || Bent Hop Golden IPA  IPA - American - This non-traditional IPA is golden in color with an enormous floral/citrus hop aroma and a supporting malt profile || 6.2% ABV || SSSSSSSOLID

 

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EMAIL

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Publish Date: 2/13/2020


WoooooHooooo!!!! It's Episode 50 and we have Home Brewing couple Kyle Bonura and Carol Chang From Malpractice Brewing Co.(@malpracticebrewingco) in studio. They bring us some of their signature beers.

We talk about them coming in 3rd place at this years Stout Wars At No Worries Brewing Co. (@noworriesbeer) in Hamden CT. What made Kyle start brewing his own beer 10 years ago and how Carol brought him back into brewing. How they came up with the name Malpractice Brewing, The Innovative way Kyle proposed to Carol with Hot Sauce, Their love for "High Level" snacking and more.

We also discuss who was snubbed at this years Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, Gwyneth Paltrow's Groundbreaking scented candle, Tattoos, Kyle and Carols health care careers, Kyle's early days as a D.J. and their interest in Hair Metal and Electronica Music. We Try "Don't Speak" a Beer From No Worries Brewing and Taste Pistachio Coquito From our Friend Jessica At Donut Crazy (@donutcrazy) in Branford, CT!  Fun time with Malpractice and a lot of Beers and Cannonball!!!!

SOLID || NOT SOLID

No Worries Brewing Co, Hamden CT || Red Ale - American Amber brewed with fresh apples and cinnamon || 7% ABV || Nice fall beer || SOLID

Beer #1 || Kalapaki Gose - gose style ale w/ black sea salt, coriander, and melona melon bars.

Beer #2 || Back Breaker - New England Saison collaboration w/ @knightbrewing - NEIPA with English and Saison ale yeast strains. Hopped with galaxy, Amarillo, and calipso

Beer #3 || Osiris: Almond Joy - American stout turnt up with maltodextrin, coconut, cacao, and toasted almonds.

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EMAIL

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Publish Date: 1/27/2020


This week we are joined by Comedian Angel Rentas. Angel tell us all about working as a comedian by night and a Cardiology /Electrophysiology Nurse Practitioner by day. We hear crazy hospital stories. What surprises happen when you wake up from heart surgery and more. Plus, Keg and Jonny compete in a first ever Beer Man Beer Trivia where we see who remembers the most about this past years episodes of The Beer Man Beer Podcast. We Introduce a new "Cannonball" And give our review on Skrewball (@skrewballwhiskey) Peanut-butter Whiskey. Angel's son Alec finally joins us and we talk about what bands they like to see live the most. Alec surprises us with his knowledge of 1980's Hard Rock. All this while we taste Beers from Big Elm Brewery (@bigelmbeer) and Tribus Beer Co. (@tribusbeerco) and let you know if they're Solid or Not Solid.

SOLID || NOT SOLID:

Big Elm Brewery, Sheffield, MA || "HillBilly Thunder" - Barrel Aged Oatmeal Stout || 7% ABV || Well Balanced Smooth & SSSSSSSSSOLIDBig Elm Brewery, Sheffield, MA || "Dead of Winter" - Russian Imperial Stout || 10% ABV || SOLIDTribus Beer Co., Milford, CT  || "Gravy" - American IPA - Saucy, Tropical Boatloads  || 6.7% ABV || SOLID GoldMUSIC

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Publish Date: 1/9/2020


This Week we are joined by our good friend and concert enthusiast Jim Goldbeck. Keg and Jonny review the RATT (@ratt) Concert At College Street (@collegestmusic) In New Haven CT and Jim is quick to brow beat us for spending more time covering RATT then we did The Interrupters (@interrupstagram) concert! We talk The Interrupters Show at Toads Place and Jim schools is on the new age of Ska. We talk about going to concerts solo, If the band is still a band if it doesn't include all of its original members. What song we've heard the most and Has there ever been a 2nd lead singer that was better than the first lead singer in a group. Plus Jim hates WPLR so much that he wouldn't use a WPLR Opener to open his beer and he tells us why. And find out why Jim heckled Daryl Hall and why he wants to Punch Him in the face. 

All this while we try a plethora of beers and let you know what we think is solid and Not solid! And of course we hit the Cannonball!!!!

Fun times in our last episode of 2019 with one of our favorite guests and some good beer man beer......

SOLID || NOT SOLID:

KIRIN ICHIBAN, Japan ||  American Style Lager || 5% ABV || SOLID

Tiger Beer, Asia Pacific Breweries Limited || European Pale Lager || 5% ABV || SOLID

Hoax Brewing Company, East Haven, CT Collab with Front Porch Brewing, Wallingford, CT || Strawberry Crop Circles is a Milkshake Triple IPA brewed with Belma hops, strawberries, lactose, and vanilla || 10% ABV || SSSSSSSOLID

Cigar City Brewing, Tampa FL || Cubano Style Espresso Brown Ale || 5.5% ABV || SOLID

 

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EMAIL

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Publish Date: 12/30/2019


This Week we head to Westchester County, New York to meet up with fellow beer enthusiasts and podcasters The Squishy Bishops (@squishybishop)! They are The Spinal Tap of Beer Podcasts. As we reach into to the chasm of their mind piece we discuss with Juan, Kelly, Tom and Fred all things Beer and Music. We Learn how they met and started podcasting. How they chose the name Squishy Bishops. Our first beers that we have ever tried and more. Also, with us is Home Brewer Dave Pesky from Industrial Mechanics Brewing (@industrialmechanicsbrewing). He discusses making his own beer and brings us beers to try. Plus, we taste Subliminal Verses #3 "Carrot Cake" beer from Lock City Brewing (@lockcitybrewing)and Captain Lawrence (@captlawrence) Smoothie Dreams (fruity w/lactose). We discuss Music from Metallica, Lettuce, Hozier, No Doubt, Avril Lavigne, Snarky Puppy and more. We give Kelly a new nickname and pick our Mount Rushmore's of Pro Wrestlers. A wild and fun episode with The Squishys #Cannonball

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Publish Date: 12/23/2019


Erica (@catsofseinfeld) is with us this week and we are tasting Beers from East Rock Brewery (@eastrockbeer) In New Haven. Keg and Jonny discuss their trip to your the East Rock Brewery with some of our fellow Beer Podcast cronies. We talk about Jonny getting into a fight at a Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony.We talk with Erica about the type of Crazy people that pop into group fitness. Plus we discuss our Top Five Christmas movies. The Christmas songs we love and hate.How much Erica "Loves" Mariah Carrey and How Much Jonny and Keg Can't stand the Dave Mathews Band. A Joyfully Festive episode with plenty of Beer and Cannonballs!!!

SOLID || NOT SOLID: Battle of the Black Lager 

Tribus Beer Co. (Milford, CT) || Black Biër - Black Pilsner Crisp Dark Refreshing || 5% ABV || Semi-SOLID 

East Rock Brewing Company (New Haven, CT) || Black Lager a German-style Schwarzbier. German for “black beer”, this luscious, full-bodied take on the classic style is slightly sweet and silken smooth with notes of creamy caramel, coffee and dark chocolate || 6.2% ABV || SUPER SOLID  

MUSIC

COMETA @ Cometamusic.com

EMAIL

beermanbeerpod@gmail.com

INSTAGRAM

Beer Man Beer || @beermanbeerpodcast_Jonny Benson || @therealjonnybensonKeg Kettles || @jaykets_bmb



Publish Date: 12/16/2019


Erica (@catsofseinfeld) is with us this week and we are tasting Beers from East Rock Brewery (@eastrockbeer) In New Haven. Keg and Jonny discuss their trip to your the East Rock Brewery with some of our fellow Beer Podcast cronies. We talk about Jonny getting into a fight at a Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony. We talk with Erica about the type of Crazy people that pop into group fitness. Plus we discuss our Top Five Christmas movies. The Christmas songs we love and hate. How much Erica "Loves" Mariah Carrey and How Much Jonny and Keg Can't stand the Dave Mathews Band. A Joyfully Festive episode with plenty of Beer and Cannonballs!!!

SOLID || NOT SOLID: Battle of the Black Lager 

Tribus Beer Co. (Milford, CT) || Black Biër - Black Pilsner Crisp Dark Refreshing || 5% ABV || Semi-SOLID 

East Rock Brewing Company (New Haven, CT) || Black Lager a German-style Schwarzbier. German for “black beer”, this luscious, full-bodied take on the classic style is slightly sweet and silken smooth with notes of creamy caramel, coffee and dark chocolate || 6.2% ABV || SUPER SOLID    

MUSIC

COMETA @ Cometamusic.com

EMAIL

beermanbeerpod@gmail.com

INSTAGRAM

Beer Man Beer || @beermanbeerpodcast_ Jonny Benson || @therealjonnybenson Keg Kettles || @jaykets_bmb



Publish Date: 12/16/2019


This week we have Connecticut Comedian Mo Mussa in studio and we're drinking beers from Stony Creek Brewery (@stonycreekbeer) in Branford Connecticut.

We talk to Mo about being a "Dandy" and how he remains fresh to Def from his shirt to shoes to his manscaping. Mo tells us some of his favorite gigs, Performing at The Elbow Room, His preference in women and what goes down at massage parlors. We ask Mo where he picked up his Southern Drawl and we discuss Old School Rap.Plus, we talk Thanksgiving. What is mandatory on the spread and want doesn't belong. He tells us about Thanksgiving In Somalia and his Mom's Farm.

We get to the bottom of everyone's Thanksgiving debate....Cranberry Sauce. Jelly or relish??? Tell us your thoughts!

Fun times!! #Cannonball 

SOLID || NOT SOLID: SHORELINE CT BREW

Stony Creek Brewery || Branford, CT

Crum || 6.2% ALC/VOL || SOLIDApple Cinnamon Oatmeal Amber Ale || Crum™ is their brew master's interpretation of a classic Apple Crumble. Fresh Apple Cider and a hefty addition of Oats lend hints of juice and a velvety body. Cinnamon and nutmeg add rich nuance. Treat yourself to something special this fall and pour yourself a slice!

Stony Joe || 5.5% ALC/VOL || SOLIDGolden Mocha Stout || Stony Joe is a Golden Mocha Stout. It is designed like a traditional Milk Stout but without using the typical roasted dark malts. Instead they use a boat load of rich, decadent golden colored English barley, flaked barley, flaked oats, and flaked wheat to give it lush body and smooth sweetness. It's then fermented on Cocoa Nibs and add fresh locally roasted Guatemalan Coffee, directly to the fermenter. The cocoa nibs and coffee add the rich mocha notes and bright roasty/coffee aroma you might typically find in a stout. Coffee from Redding Roasters Coffee Company of Bethel, CT.

 

MUSICCOMETA @ Cometamusic.co

EMAILbeermanbeerpod@gmail.com

INSTAGRAM Beer Man Beer || @beermanbeerpodcast_Jonny Benson || @therealjonnybensonKeg Kettles || @jaykets_bmb



Publish Date: 12/4/2019


This week we are joined by Award Winning Home Brewer Matt Knight (@knightbrewing) from Knight Brewing Co. Matt brings is a plethora of his prized brews. Including a Brett Pale Ale, Chocolate Cinnamon Stout, New England IPA, American Porter - Mid-September Knights Dream.

Matt tells us how he started brewing, What his first homemade beer was, Becoming a new Dad, and if he is planning to open his own brewery. Plus Jonny and Keg review Skinny Lister (@skinnylister) and The Interrupters (@interruptstagram) concert at Toads Place in New Haven CT. And we are shocked to hear what Matt's favorite music is. (We thought he would be a Matchbox 20 guy) and even more surprised to hear his go to Karaoke song. We also give our thoughts on a Creamsicle Milkshake IPA from Hoax Brewing Company. Fun times with Matt and some delicious beers! Cannonball!!

 

MUSIC

COMETA @ Cometamusic.co

EMAIL

beermanbeerpod@gmail.com

INSTAGRAM

Beer Man Beer || @beermanbeerpodcast_Jonny Benson || @therealjonnybensonKeg Kettles || @jaykets_bmb

 



Publish Date: 11/14/2019


This week we are joined by Comedienne Cindy Gray (@chiponagray)! Cindy tells us all about her upcoming comedy show InvAsian featuring an all Asian comedian line up. She tells us why she moved from San Jose California to Worcester Massachusetts. What she does during the day when she's not slinging jokes at night. Why she likes to keep her comedy "dirty". And what music she loves the most. Keg talks about Comedian Pete Holmes (@peteholmes) and the fundraiser show for the Homes with Hope nonprofit organization. (@homeswithhope if you would like to donate to this excellent nonprofit...check out their link).Plus, we get Cindy's take on Shane Gillis being fired from SNL for making fun of Asians. We ask her "Are Asian stereotypes offensive or funny. We talk about a McDonald's Manager in Ohio that three a blender at a customer and We drink some delicious beers from Tribus Beer Co, Cannonball a special ginger flavored shot. And try an Asian beer that was one of Cindy's Dads favorites. We get edgy, we get R rated and we have a good time doin' it! For all the Gen-xers.....we uncover the true meaning of the 80's pop song "Turning Japanese". Sit back and enjoy with a frosty glass and a shot......Cannonballllll!!!!!

SOLID || NOT SOLID

Tribus Beer Co. - Milford, CT || Crocodile Bay - Fruited Sour w/ Pineapple, Mango & Orange || 6% ABV || SOLID                                          || Gnarly Brown - Brown Ale (Nutty Toffee) || 6.7% ABV || SOLID                                          || Jam Jar - Sour IPA w/ Boysenberry, Blueberry & Blackberry || 6% ABV || SOLIDMUSIC

COMETA @ Cometamusic.com

EMAIL

beermanbeerpod@gmail.com

INSTAGRAM

Beer Man Beer || @beermanbeerpodcast_Jonny Benson || @therealjonnybensonKeg Kettles || @jaykets_bmb

 



Publish Date: 11/7/2019


This week we are joined by Long Island comedy power couple, the hilarious, Mike Keegan (@mckeegs75) and Carla Oakerson (@CarlaOakerson). Mike tells us All about getting banned from Theatre Three for making a comment on Twitter, Being a "Happy Fat Guy", His Italian family including his Uncle Tuna and more. Plus, we find out how he and Carla met and the innovative way he closed out their first date. Also, Jonny and Keg talk about hitting a deer on the highway on the way to a pro wrestling show. We argue about who does and does not belong in this years Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Inductions. We talk about Mike and Carla's own podcast "Domestic Disturbance" (@domestic_disturbance...). We find out half way through that this isn't the first time that Jonny has met Carla. Carla tells us that she hates IPAs until we find one she likes. Also Political arguments, Cannonballs of Iced Chocolate. Our Mt Rushmore's of Italian dishes and more. All while trying beers from Evil Twin Brewing (@eviltwinbrewingnyc),Thimble Island Brewing (@thimbleislandbrewing) and Shebeen Brewing Co.(@shebeenbrewing). Fun, Hilarious Episode. Enjoy with a frosty mug of brew.

SOLID || NOT SOLID:

Evil Twin Brewing NYC || Apricot Compote Sour || 6% abv || SOLIDThimble Island Brewing Co. || The Blackfish American Black Ale || 6% abv || SOLIDShebeen Brewing Co. || Smoothie Shop Lemondrop Milkshake IPA || 6.4% abv || SOLID

Cannonball || ICED Chocolate Liqueur

Snacks || The Drunk Alpaca (@thedrunkalpaca)

MUSIC

COMETA @ Cometamusic.com

EMAIL

beermanbeerpod@gmail.com

INSTAGRAM

Beer Man Beer || @beermanbeerpodcast_Jonny Benson || @therealjonnybensonKeg Kettles || @jaykets_bmb

 



Publish Date: 10/24/2019


This week Jessica joins us from The Drunk Alpaca (@thedrunkalpaca) Connecticut's number one source for snacks made with beers! She talks growing up on an alpaca farm in Western Pennsylvania. How she met her partner Stephania and started their own business baking with beer. Plus, Jessica tells us what it's like to grow up around the Amish, Why she loves Dolly Parton, The cake she made that she was most proud of and tells us what she ate on the farm which made Jonny cringe.

Amy's Back In The studio!!! Jonny And Keg cover The Nick Di Paolo (@nickdipaola) show at The Strand Theatre. We Cover 90s Music, Country Line Dancing. Recreating an old photo and more. All while we drink an assortment of local craft beers and taste some Drunk Alpaca 🦙 Snacks Too. Fun episode! Enjoy with a cold one and some snacks!! CANNONBALL!!

 SOLID || NOT SOLID

Relic Brewing Co. || The Crone IPA - American || 6.4% ABV  || SOLID

Hoax Brewing Company || Raspberry Sleight of Hand Sour - Berliner Weisse || 4.5% ABV || SOLID

Cigar City Brewing || Jai Alai IPA - American || 7.5% ABV || SOLID

Fat Orange Cat Brew Co. || Ask Forgiveness, Not Permission New England IPA || 7.9% ABV || SOLID

New England Brewing Co. || Coffee Breath English Sweet / Milk Stout-Coffee Added || 8.4% ABV || SOLID

Tampa Bay Brewing Co. || Gourd's Gone Wild Pumpkin Beer || 5.5% ABV || SOLID

 

MUSIC

COMETA @ Cometamusic.com

EMAIL

beermanbeerpod@gmail.com

INSTAGRAM

Beer Man Beer || @beermanbeerpodcast_Jonny Benson || @therealjonnybensonKeg Kettles || @jaykets_bmb



Publish Date: 10/17/2019


On this weeks episode we are joined by Comedians Jim Sharky (@jimsharky) And Dave Sheehan (@shroudofsilence). We discuss comedy shows, one from Black Pond Brews In Danielson CT and an NA Fundraiser in New Haven where a "cat fight" breaks out during a Comedians set. We talk About Jim Sharky's show The Lone Shark Podcast And some celebrity guests he has interviewed. We talk about comics hating comics and Dave mentions a time he thought Jim hated him. Plus, We get too loud for the neighbors, Taste Burger King's Impossible Whopper and give our review. Eat plenty of The Drunk Alpaca (@thedrunkalpaca) Snacks. Talk Fairfield CT and the Gas Station That John Mayer worked at. The meaning of the word "Cuckhold" Jim Sharky sings our theme song in Spanish. And tells us How he got the name "Sharky". And more.......

All while we drink a bunch of beers that we Just Don't think where Solid. But we do enjoy a nice champagne soda from Goya! Go Figure. A Crazy Train of an Episode that totally Goes Off The Rails.

MUSIC

COMETA @ Cometamusic.com

EMAIL

beermanbeerpod@gmail.com

INSTAGRAM

Beer Man Beer || @beermanbeerpodcast_Jonny Benson || @therealjonnybensonKeg Kettles || @jaykets_bmb



Publish Date: 10/2/2019


This week we are joined in studio by Comedian and host of Goodnuff Podcast, Stefano Sanzo (@stefabro93). And on the phone is Comedienne, Keto diet guru and host of The Real Professional Podcast- Jackie Cheng (@beerandcheesefries). Jackie talks "Thirst Trap" photos, Her love for manly white men, how she feels about "Cancel Culture" SNL firing Shane Gillis And more.

Stefano talks Fitness, Working In Theatre, Making Wine, Stand Up Comedy And more. Plus, Keg gets Angry And has an intervention.

We talk St. Patrick's Day, Offending People, Guns And The NRA, Our go to Pies, Cornbread, Carrot Cake, DeMolay, RENT, Mt. Rushmore's And more. All while we taste beers from Fairfield Craft Ales! What I Got IPA and Hard 2 Handle Stout. And Pumpkin Beer From Half Full Brewery. Packed show loaded with drinks and fun! Enjoy with a cold one and a Caaaaannonbaaaaaall!!!!!!!

SOLID || NOT SOLID

Fairfield Craft Ales, Stratford CT || Hard To Handle Stout - American Imperial / Double || 8.8% ABV || SOLID SIPPER                                                      Roasty, chocolatey imperial stout aged on bourbon-soaked oak.

                                                                What I Got IPA - New England || 6.1% ABV || SOLID                                           A hazy IPA loaded with Citra and Cascade hops. Tastes like orange juice.

Half Full Brewery, Stamford CT || Positively Pumpkin - Pumpkin Ale || 6.0% ABV || Scrumptiously SOLID

Cannonball: Veil-Pumpkin Vodka                                

MUSICCOMETA @ Cometamusic.com

EMAILbeermanbeerpod@gmail.com

INSTAGRAMBeer Man Beer || @beermanbeerpodcast_Jonny Benson || @therealjonnybensonKeg Kettles || @j.keg_ket_bm



Publish Date: 9/26/2019


It's the great Shelton beer show crossover!!  

As we are joined by Tyler Crouse (@tielerrc) and Jeff Marker (@jeffmark108) from the 1056 Podcast (@1056podcast). Tyler And Jeff tell us why they started a Beer review podcast and what the name "1056" means. We Cover the Brass City Brew And Cue and discuss our favorite beers from the event. Jonny covers the N.E.W wrestling event "How You Doin" From Waterbury CT With a surprise celebrity appearance and a Wrestler that gave Comedian Craig Taylor a new nickname. Jeff tells us about The WHO Concert At Fenway Park. And, we talk Music from Mastodon, Metallica and Jeff brow beats Jonny and Keg for not liking The Beatles.

Plus we talk Our Mt Rushmore's Of Rock Bands And CT Breweries, What Huey Lewis is known for, The Shelton Melon Heads And more. All while tasting beers from Tribus Brewing Co. and Two Roads Brewery. And, we taste our first Pumpkin Beer Of The Fall season!

Fun Episode! Cannonball!!

SOLID || NOT SOLID

Tribus Beer Co. Milford CT || GULP Session IPA || 7% ABV || SOLID

                                           || Fruit Punch FOOL Sour IPA || 6% ABV || Sensationally SOLID

                                           || Cereal Killer Imp. Stout || 8% ABV || .5 SOLID

Two Roads Brewery, Stratford CT || Igor's Dream Russian Imperial Stout || 10.9% ABV || SOLID

Lexington Brewing Co. Lexington KY || Kentucky Pumpkin Barrel Ale || 10% ABV || SOLID (could be the best pumpkin ale)

MUSICCOMETA @ Cometamusic.com

EMAILbeermanbeerpod@gmail.com

INSTAGRAMBeer Man Beer || @beermanbeerpodcast_Jonny Benson || @therealjonnybensonKeg Kettles || @j.keg_ket_bm



Publish Date: 9/19/2019


Briizy is Back and we are partying like it's 1998 with beers from Norbrook Farm Brewery and Pies From The Drunk Alpaca! We Cover The Hootie And The Blowfish/ Barenaked Ladies Concert At The Xfinity Center in Hartford. We talk high ticket fees, Buying bootleg T-shirts, The Chapelle Special, 90s Music. And we talk Chicken from Popeyes and Chick-Fil-A. Plus, Briizy tries our home brew. And we try beers from Canada 🇨🇦 plus we cover "The Rainbow Bridge" "The Devils Lettuce" "The Toads Place" "Pigeons Playing Ping Pong" And Cannonball our grossest shot yet!Fun Times with the Breeze!



Publish Date: 9/5/2019


This Week we head up Northwest to Barkhamsted for Beers with the crew from Black Helmet Brewing (@blackhelmetbrewing)! Firemen who brew their own Beer! On the way we see a BEAR! Pete And Steve From Black Helmet bring us to Norbrook Farms Brewery (@norbrookfarm) Colebrook, CT where we try all 11 of their craft beers. And to Little Red Barn Brewers (@littleredbarnbrewers) in Winsted, CT for more beers for dessert. Pete And Steve tell us all about Meeting at the Fire department, how they got started And Making their first beer. We compare their Hefeweizen to our Red Neck Breakfast Hefeweizen. We give a call Comedian John Romanoff (@jokerrome) to cover The Xtreme Comedy (@xtremecomedy7) night at Milford Point Brewing (@milfordpointbrewing) Milford, CT, the upcoming NFL season and Superbowl food. While recording, Pete's dog goes to jail and is bailed out by his wife Sarah who tells us about being the only female on the wrestling team in high school and how many dudes buts she whipped! Plus we talk Music from Rancid and KISS! Loaded episode this week! Plenty of fun and plenty of Beer Man Beer!

 

MUSICCOMETA @ Cometamusic.com

EMAILbeermanbeerpod@gmail.com

INSTAGRAMBeer Man Beer || @beermanbeerpodcast_Jonny Benson || @therealjonnybensonKeg Kettles || @j.keg_ket_bm



Publish Date: 8/29/2019


This Episode We Taste Our First Beer Man Beer Home brewed Beer! WOOOOOHOOOOO!!!!

With us is Rockin' Robin Bova Who named our Beer "REDNECK BREAKFAST" Robin talks about teaching Zumba, having a stalker and the time she and Jonny had an audition for the Hit Game Show "Beat Shazam". Amy is back!!! Right after Keg through her a surprise Birthday Party and we tell her what she would have to do to get an all Wine Episode Of Beer Man Beer. Plus, Robin's Husband Kevin joins us to talk about catching a 300lbs Thresher Shark. We talk Live Music from Rob Thomas, Comedy from The Hodge Twins (@officialhodgetwins) at The Stress Factory And We Open a gift sent to us from one of our biggest fans.. BRANDAAAAAY!

All while trying Beers from Vermont and our Very First Home Brew "Redneck Breakfast" Fun Show!

Caaaaanonballlllll!!!!!

SOLID || NOT SOLID: Vermont

Harpoon Brewery, Windsor VT || English IPA || 5.9% ABV || An all day drinker SOLID

Clown Shoes, Mass. || Don't Fear The Blender #2 Fruit Smoothie IPA || 7% ABV || SOLID Smoothie

Beer Man Beer Brewery, Shelton CT || Redneck Breakfast Hefeweizen || 5.0% ABV || SSSSSSOLID

Cannonball || Metcalfe's Blueberry Liqueur || 40proof || Vermont

 

MUSICCOMETA @ Cometamusic.com

EMAILbeermanbeerpod@gmail.com

INSTAGRAMBeer Man Beer || @beermanbeerpodcast_Jonny Benson || @therealjonnybensonKeg Kettles || @j.keg_ket_bm



Publish Date: 8/21/2019


Fresh from a back to back Concert adventure in NYC. This Week we cover The Iron Maiden Concert At The Barclays Center in Brooklyn. And The Scott Stapp Concert At Sony Hall. We find the answer to the question "Is it ok to wear the T-shirt of the Band you are going to see?" We try a Beer that cost $18.50 a can, tell you How Keg "Tanya Harding-ed" Jonny At The subway station.

We got an exclusive from Tyler Ryan of TCR Brewing (@tcrbrewing). We announced that he is entering his Chocolate Stout and Sour in the Brass City Brew & Que (one of the largest brew fests in New England) on September 7, 2019 at Library Park, Waterbury, CT 12-5. Come out and support Tyler and see us!  For more info and to purchase tickets go to brasscitybrewandque.com

Our comedy guest this week is The Man who puts the Man Chest in Manchester...Geri Wulle (@geriwulle).

Geri talks opening comedy shows for Jake "The Snake" Roberts, Mick Foley and Paula Shore. And having his own comedy metal band. Plus, Did Jonny date a girl that dated Santa Claus??? What if the world really did forget about the Beatles??? And....How does Keg really feel about Tom Hanks!!. All this while we Try Beers from Pennsylvania And Connecticut and chug a CANNONBALL!!! Enjoy!!   SOLID || NOT SOLID:   City Steam Brewery, Hartford CT || "Jungle Crush" IPA || 7.0% ABV || SOLID Crystal Ball Brewing Co, York PA || "Forewarned" Belgian-Tripel || 9.3% ABV || You have been Forewarned this beer is SOLID Rusty Rail Brewing Co, Mifflinburg PA || "Fool's Gold" Peanut Butter Hefeweizen || 8.0% ABV || SOLID Thimble Island Brewing Co, Branford CT || "Lanai" Sour Wheat Ale || 4.5% ABV || SOLID  

MUSIC

COMETA @ Cometamusic.com

EMAIL

beermanbeerpod@gmail.com

INSTAGRAM

Beer Man Beer || @beermanbeerpodcast_Jonny Benson || @therealjonnybensonKeg Kettles || @j.keg_ket_bm

 

   

Publish Date: 7/31/2019


Well....We got BLOWN off by Vinny Beedle!!!

But, at the last minute we are joined by the returning "Canadian Bacon" Sam Hunter (@bigsamhunter) who fills the third chair. Sam tells us about losing pounds on a cleanse, working at The Stress Factory in Bridgeport, opening for Gilbert Gottfried, and the perils of dating. Who better to get dating advice from than the Beer Man Beer Guys!

We also talk making our first Beer Man Beer homebrew. Made in Keg Kettles kitchen. We also chat about Reuben Sandwiches, Slobs at Parties, and how we really feel about Vinny Beedle's excuse for not showing up to the podcast. All this while we try a Saison, a Brown and an IPA. We ran out of liquor so this week we Cannonball handful of peanuts. LOL

Fun show and a great hang with Canadian Sam!

SOLID || NOT SOLID:

Barrington Brewery Great Barrington, MA || Barrington Brown: a northern English style brown ale || Solid Brown

DC Brau Washington, DC || The Corruption: Northwest-Style IPA || 6.5% ABV || NOT SOLID Super Hoppy

OMMEGANG Brewery Cooperstown, NY || Hennepin: Belgium-Style American farmhouse saison || 7.7% ABV || Semi-SOLID

MUSICCOMETA @ Cometamusic.com

EMAIL

beermanbeerpod@gmail.com

INSTAGRAMComedian Sam Hunter || @bigsamhunterBeer Man Beer || @beermanbeerpodcast_Jonny Benson || @therealjonnybensonKeg Kettles || @j.keg_ket_bm

 



Publish Date: 7/17/2019


This week we cover our epic Fourth Of July BBQ which featured Beers from Black Helmet Brewing (@blackhelmetbrewing) And Knight And Day Brewing Co.(@knightanddaybrewing), Live Music from Cometa(@cometamusic), Tons Of Comedians and an impromptu Hot Dog Eating Contest. We try Beers that were brought to us by our friends from The Squishy Bishop's Erratic Spectacular Podcast(@squishybishop) including one home brewed from Juan(@jcorona40) of "The Squishies". We are joined in studio by Comedian Wassan Jackson(@jacksoncomedianjackson) and new to the game Comedienne Alisha Cherise(@alishacherise). Jackson talks to us about "Hiney Hickies" , How he feels about Caitlin Jenner and tells us a story about having a 3some. Alisha talks about being a new comic and shows us her skills with various accents. Fun times, funny Comics and delicious beer Man Beer.

Thank you Squishy Bishops!

SOLID || NOT SOLD: Squishy Style

Lock City Brewing Stamford CT || Calm Like A Bomb-Chocolate Peanut Butter Milk Stout || 7.5% ABV || SLAMMIN' SOLID

Lock City Brewing Stamford CT || Intellocktual 2-Double New England IPA || 7.8% ABV || SOLID-LY SATISFYING

SBES Westchester County NY || Falcon Punch (Blood of the Unicorn Clone) - American Amber/Red Ale Style || 9% ABV || SOLID SPECTACULAR

Tonight's Winner || Lock City Brewing-Calm Like A BombRunner-up || SBES-Falcon Punch

MUSIC

Cometa || Cometamusic.com

EMAIL

beermanbeerpod@gmail.com

INSTAGRAM

Beer Man Beer || @beermanbeerpodcast_ Jonny Benson || @therealjonnybensonKeg Kettles || @j.keg_ket_bmb

FAN PAGE

Facebook || Beer Man Beer FanInstagram || @beermanbeerfan

 

 



Publish Date: 7/9/2019


This week we decide not to go to the Dead And Company show at CITI Field due to crazy high ticket prices. So, we decide to tailgate in Amy's Backyard. We pick beers at random from a "Grab Bag" cooler and decide which is Solid and Not Solid. We do a phone-in with Comedienne Sharon Simon (@sharonjsimon) about performing at 30 Mile Brewing Co. and Taste a beer from 30 Mile that she wanted us to try. Jonny tells his story about Mark Wahlberg's visit to Wahlburgers in Trumbull, CT and what it was like to almost meet Marky Mark. Plus, we discuss our most horrific grab bag stories. Our favorite Animated Films, Has Woody gone Brokeback??? We talk about songs we Would pick for a Dead and Co. set list, our favorite White Rappers and we talk to our biggest fan from Florida..Brandi!!! Fun Show, Good Times, Some Great Beer Man Beer & THE BEST ROAST BEEF SANDWICHES made by Amy!! #CANNONBALL

SOLID || NOT SOLID: 

30 Mile Brewing Old Saybrook, CT || Mango Sour || ?% ABV|| NOT SOLID

Collective Art Brewing Ontario, Canada || Peach, Passion Fruit & Raspberry Sour || 5.5% ABV || SOLID

Collective Art Brewing Ontario, Canada || Berliner Style Pineapple Tepache || 5.0% ABV || SOLID

Collective Art Brewing Ontario, Canada || Imperial Porter || 8.6% ABV|| Decadently SOLID

Blue Point Brewing Co. Patchogue, NY || Citrus Plunge IPA || 6.5% ABV|| SOLID

Tonight's Winner || Collective Art Brewing Imperial PorterRunner-up || Collective Art Brewing Peach, Passion Fruit & Raspberry Sour

MUSIC

Cometa (Cometamusic.com)

EMAIL

beermanbeerpod@gmail.com

INSTAGRAM

Beer Man Beer || @beermanbeerpodcast_ Jonny Benson || @therealjonnybensonKeg Kettles || @j.keg_ket_bmb

FAN PAGE

Facebook || Beer Man Beer Fan

Instagram || @beermanbeerfan



Publish Date: 6/26/2019


Tonight we're joined by one of the busiest guys we know, Comedian and owner of our Sponsor- Retro Grub And Pub! (@retrogrubandpub) Gary Pettinella. Gary Talks about Opening a restaurant, making Fried Oreo Pizza's, Lobster Mac N Cheese and Hanging bacon apps. Gives is his Road Rage story. Tells about his love for Country Music and his 8 foot Donald Trump sign in his front yard during the last election. Owning Iguanas. Comedy Shows. Working as a corrections officer. We also talk Father's Day, Is Hallmark Bullshit? Going to Hooters. We handle some technical difficulties that lead to hilarity. Fun time with the Valley's number one source for Pizza, Tacos and Comedy! Gary from Retro Baby!!! #Cometa #Cannonball!

SOLID || NOT SOLID

Outer Light Brewing Co. Groton, CT || NINJA TRAIL Green Tea Pale Ale || 5.3% ABV || Summer Sippin' SOLID

Outer Light Brewing Co. Groton, CT || SWELL-East Coast Lager || 6.6% ABV || SOLIDLY Swell

Pipeworks Brewing Co. Chicago, IL || Ninja Vs. Unicorn-Double IPA || 8.0% ABV || NOT SOLID & BLAND

East Rock Brewing Co. New Haven, CT || Weisse Bier || 5.4% ABV || SSSSSSOLID

Tonight's Winner || East Rock's Weisse Bier

Runner-up || OLBC's Ninja Trail

MUSICCometa (Cometamusic.com)

EMAILbeermanbeerpod@gmail.com

INSTAGRAM @beermanbeerpodcast_ Jonny Benson || @therealjonnybensonKeg Kettles || @j.keg_ket_bmb



Publish Date: 6/21/2019


We are joined by Comedian/Musician Ahmond Bond and his lovely girlfriend Octavia Austin. Ahmond talks about being a contestant in The Funniest Comic In Connecticut Contest, Playing Drums, Mixing Beats, His favorite drummers and more. Octavia, why at first didn't want to join us, but comes out of her shell after a few brews and a Cannonballllllll! and gives us some great Road Rage stories. Keg brings In some great road rage stories too. We also talk Tom Cruise vs. Justin Bieber, music from the Grateful Dead to the Butcher Babies, Psychoprism and more all while we try 4 different beers!

Three we like and one we totally despise! All this and more on Beer Man Beer #Cannonball!

SOLID || NOT SOLID

Beer'd Brewing Co. - CT || Whiskered Wit - Witbier || 5.2% ABV || SOLID By A WHISKER. Def hints of orange peel.

Beer'd Brewing Co. - CT || Frank & Berry - DIPA || 9.1% ABV || Mosaic Hops || Def Not Like The Breakfast Cereal & DEF NOT SOLID. Way too hoppy.

Shebeen Brewing Co. - CT || HADOUKEN - IPA || 6.0% ABV || Pacifica & Simcoe Hops || SOLID

Pipeworks Brewing Co. - Chicago, IL || Blood of the Unicorn - American Amber/Red Ale || 6.5% ABV || SOLID-WORKS

Narragansett Brewing Co. - RI || Del's Watermelon Shandy || 4.7% ABV || THIS SHANDY IS A DANDY SOLID || Great Summer Beer

 

MUSIC

Cometa (Cometamusic.com)

EMAIL

beermanbeerpod@gmail.com

INSTAGRAM

@beermanbeerpodcast_ Jonny Benson || @therealjonnybensonKeg Kettles || @j.keg_ket_bmb

 

 

 

 

 



Publish Date: 6/14/2019


This week Comedian and Beer enthusiast Craig Taylor (@craigfntaylor) stops by! We talk about doing Comedy at Black Pond Brews (@blackpondbrews) In Danielson, CT where we had some great beer, met some really cool folks and a very cool cat named Mr. Kitty. We take a stroll down memory lane to our early days of Keg parties, Vaping, Compared West Coast Food to East Coast Food and more. We cover The Funniest Comic In Connecticut Contest. Jonny let's out something that was supposed to be a secret!! As we got pickled we rambled on about who we think in Comedy are total DICKS.

All that while drinking some delicious beers from Black Pond Brews!!! And of course Cannonball!!

SOLID || NOT SOLID: CT IPA & More....

Black Pond Brews || Danielson, CT || Razor Blades - Double NEIPA || SOLIDLY SHARP

Black Pond Brews || Danielson, CT || Machu Picchu - Jalapeno Saison || 6.8% ABV || SURPRISINGLY SOLID

Black Pond Brews || Danielson, CT || Talking in Cursive - Brett IPA || 6.0% ABV || SOLID

Black Pond Brews || Danielson, CT || Mr. Kitty - Milk Stout || 5.0% ABV || SWARTHY SOLID

Tribus Beer Co. || Milford, CT || I Been Juicing - IPA || Tropical Juicy Pillowy || 6.8% ABV || SOLID

WINNER || Black Pond Brews || Razor Blades

MUSIC

Cometa (Cometamusic.com)

EMAIL

beermanbeerpod@gmail.com

INSTAGRAM

@beermanbeerpodcast_ Jonny Benson || @therealjonnybensonKeg Kettles || @j.keg_ket_bmb

 



Publish Date: 6/4/2019


On this week's episode Comedians Dan Kalwhite And Kevin Fitzgerald join us. We try beers from Tribus Brewing Co., Bad Sons Beer Co.and an old school classic in a can. Kevin tells us what it's like to Be A School Teacher By Day, a Stand Up Comic By Night and his start at Joker's Wild Comedy Club. We talk Everything from Wings, Ribs and his favorite musicians.

Dan talks about the state of CT Comedy, his time managing a comedy club, how to deal with crowd members that aren't paying attention and what Comedians he would have on his Basketball team and his drinking team.

Plus, we talk EMO Night At Cafe 9 with Cometa and our new fan page made by our biggest fan Brandi!

Fun show with a lot of Cannonball!!!

SOLID || NOT SOLID: Local IPAs and Lager

Tribus Brewing Co || Above the clouds - IPA || Mango Pink Guava & Stratosphere || 6.7% ABV || SOLIDNarragansett Brewing Co || Traditional Lager || 5.0% ABV || SOLID CLASSIC BAD SONS Beer Co || Great Day NEIPA || 6% ABV || SOLID DAY DRINKER  :)

WINNER || BAD SONS Brewing Co.

MUSIC

Cometa (Cometamusic.com)EMAIL

beermanbeerpod@gmail.com

INSTAGRAM

@beermanbeerpodcast_ Jonny Benson: @therealjonnybensonKeg Kettles: @j.keg_ket_bmb

Comedian Kevin Fitzgerald: Facebook

Comedian Dan Kalwhite: Facebook



Publish Date: 5/30/2019


Comedian and Radio Host Lou Graham stops in to have a few brews. We talk about Stand Up Comedy, Lou's many trips to Facebook Jail, Baseball, Strip Clubs, What is most the important spread at a cookout...or BBQ, Our favorite pizza spots and more. Plus, Keg And Jonny cover the @Stryper Concert at The Gramercy Theatre, NYC. We Talk about the Opening Act @Psychoprism who we thought stole the show! All while we drink beers from Weeping Radish Farm Brewery from OBX, NC and Veracioius Brewing Co in Monroe, CT.

We got a whole lot of Cannonball comin at ya!!!

SOLID || NOT SOLID: North vs South

Weeping Radish Farm Brewery, OBX, NC || American Red Ale || 4.7% ABV || SSSSSOLIDWeeping Radish Farm Brewery, OBX, NC || Pink Lemonade OBX Shandy || 3.1% ABV || SUPER SOLIDVeracioius Brewing Co., Monroe, CT || Wheat Ale w/ Blueberry || 7.20% ABV || SEMI SOLID

The South Takes It!!

@weepingradish@veraciousbrewingcompany

MUSIC

Cometa (Cometamusic.com)

Psychoprism @psychoprism

EMAIL

beermanbeerpod@gmail.com

INSTAGRAM

@beermanbeerpodcast_ Jonny Benson: @therealjonnybensonKeg Kettles: @j.keg_ket_bmbComedian Lou Graham: @lougrizzy

 



Publish Date: 5/20/2019


It's Mother's Day and New Mom Comedienne Brii Hiltz has returned to Beer Man Beer! And this time she gets to taste some beer. Brii tells us all about being a mom, Going into labor, Bringing the baby to gigs and all of her unusual pets. Plus, we get our first Brewer on the show! Home brewer turned Brewery owner Chris Willet tells us all how he started brewing, educated us on IBUs, Lagers and Ales, Brewing temperatures and various strands of yeast. And a tell all about his brewery, Milford Point Brewing.

We try some amazing beers on this episode. Cheers! Cannonball!!

SOLID || NOT SOLID: NC, PA, CT

Weeping Radish Farm Brewery, NC || OBX German Kolsch Style || 4.9%ABV || SOLID & BUTTERYWeeping Radish Farm Brewery, NC || German Maibock || 7.10% ABV || SOLIDLittle Log Cabin, PA || Perfect Feeling || NEIPA || 8.10% ABV || SOLIDTired Hands, PA || Alien Church || IPA || 7.0% ABV || SOLIDMilford Point Brewing, CT || Anchor Beach || NEIPA || -- ABV || SOLID & SMOOTH.

@weepingradish@littlelogcabinbrewing@tiredhandsbrewing@milfordpointbrewing

MUSIC

Cometa (Cometamusic.com)

EMAIL

beermanbeerpod@gmail.com

INSTAGRAM 

@beermanbeerpodcast_

Jonny Benson: @therealjonnybensonKeg Kettles: @j.keg_ket_bmbComedienne Brii Hiltz: @breezyskyywalker

 



Publish Date: 5/14/2019


 Sam "The Hero" Hunter is back to give us the lowdown on Comedian Pete Davidson's vanishing act. He was there the night SNL's Pete Davidson walked out of The Stress Factory Comedy Club in Bridgeport, Connecticut. He also tells about opening for Jackass's Steve O for 4 shows.

We also Talk about Tripping on acid and what our favorite comedy movies are. All while we clean out Keg's fridge of some Maryland Beers. Some we liked and others...Not So Much. New music from COMETA m/ m/Fun episode with Sam and some Beer Man Beer!  CANNONBALL!!!

SOLID || NOT SOLID: Maryland Breweries

Heavy Seas || Gold Ale || 4.5% ABV || SOLID

Heavy Seas || Powder Monkey || English Pale Ale || 4.8% ABV ||SOLID

PARADOX Beer Co.|| No.54 Cherry Crisp (2017) || Wild Sour Ale, Brewed with Cherries Aged in Oak Barrels || 8.0% ABV || NOT SOLID

DC BRAU || American Pale || 6.0% ABV || NOT SOLID

MUSICCOMETA @ Cometamusic.com

EMAILbeermanbeerpod@gmail.com

INSTAGRAM

Comedian Sam Hunter || @bigsamhunterBeer Man Beer || @beermanbeerpodcast_Jonny Benson || @therealjonnybensonKeg Kettles || @j.keg_ket_bm



Publish Date: 5/6/2019


Ep 21 || This week Comedian Darren Sechrist joins us and he brought us a growler of beer from Reverie Brewing Company. Darren tells us what it's like to be an encyclopedia editor by day and comedian by night. We talk Comedy Contests, Bookers arguing in chat rooms, Going back stage at concerts, Beards and more.We also cover Brewers Ball at Bad Sons and some of the 25 Home brewers that attended like Black Helmet Brewing Co., Knight and Day Brewing, Wicked Ways, Spirit, TCR Brewing, Loaded Dragon and More. We had all kinds of Beers from Peanut Butter and Raspberry to Cinnamon toast crunch to Beer made with Sour Patch kids. We also chat about breaking bread with fellow Beer Podcasters. Good Times This Week! Plenty Of Beers, Comedy and Fun!

#Cannonball #Cannonball #Cannonball #Cannonball #Cannonball  #Cannonball #Cannonball #Cannonball #Cannonball

SOLID || NOT SOLID

Reverie Brewing Co.(Newtown, CT) || SOAK UP THE BERRIES || LEMON & STRAWBERRY BLONDE ALE || 5.2% || SOLID

It was soooo good......we went back for seconds.

Weeping Radish Farm Brewery, Grandy, NC || KAFFEE || Kolsch Style Ale w/ Coffee || 5.6% || SSSSOLID

The Duck - Rabbit Brewing Co. || Milk Stout || 5.7% SOLID

MUSIC

COMETA @ Cometamusic.com

EMAIL

beermanbeerpod@gmail.com

INSTAGRAM

Comedian Darren Sechrist || @darrensechrist

Weeping Radish Farm Brewery || @weepingradish

Reverie Brewing Co. || @reveriebrewing

The Duck-Rabbit Brewery || @theduckrabbitbrewery

Beer Man Beer || @beermanbeerpodcast_Jonny Benson || @therealjonnybensonKeg Kettles || @j.keg_ket_bmb



Publish Date: 4/30/2019


Episode 20 || Beer For My Horses....

On this Easter Sunday we're recovering from the mosh pit at the Hatebreed concert in New Haven, CT. We talk Mosh pit etiquette, throwing each other into the pit and what Barbra Streisand and Fred Flintstone had to do with the concert. Keg has returned from vacation to The Outer Banks, NC. He talks Horses on the beach, Drive Through Liquor stores and Wind powered breweries.

We chat about tattoos, people obsessed with Game Of Thrones, cleaning up after friends that had one too many... We even got a shout out from Pro Wrestling Legend. ECW's Hardcore Icon The SANDMAN.

Oh yeah, can't forget the Brewer's Ball at BAD SONS Beer Co. in Derby, CT

Fun Show with great beers and some Cannonballs. Enjoy!

Solid || Not Solid : OBX, NC Edition

Weeping Radish || Corolla Gold -Traditional Lager || 5.1% SOLIDWeeping Radish || Kaffee - Kolsch Style Ale w/ Coffee || 5.6% SOLIDOuter Banks Brewing Station || Lemongrass Wheat Ale || 5.2% SOLIDHI-Wire Brewing || Bed of Nails - Brown Ale || 6.1% SOLID

Still have more OBX brew to drink...…

MUSIC

COMETA @ Cometamusic.com

EMAIL

beermanbeerpod@gmail.com

INSTAGRAM

Beer Man Beer || @beermanbeerpodcast_Jonny Benson || @therealjonnybensonKeg Kettles || @j.keg_ket_bmb



Publish Date: 4/22/2019


EPISODE 19: DRUNKEN PHONE CALLS TO COMEDIANS

This Week we play some of our favorite drunk phone calls to our Comedian buddies. We catch Tracey Carnazzo from The Teen Mom Trash Talk Podcast while she's in the bathtub. We catch Brandon F. Jones while he is on a date and We catch Jessica Stern in Florida while she is totally being Jessica Stern. All while we try Beer from Dog Head Fish Palo Santo Imperial Brown.

SOLID / NOT SOLID

BEER: Dog Head Fish Palo Santo Imperial Brown - SOLID

SPECIAL THANKS TO COALHOUSE PIZZA

MUSIC: COMETA @ Cometamusic.comEMAIL: beermanbeerpod@gmail.comINSTAGRAM: @beermanbeerpodcast_Jonny Benson: @therealjonnybensonKeg Kettles: @j.keg_ket_bmb



Publish Date: 4/15/2019


Comedienne Sarah Martin joins us this week all the way from Boston to Shelton CT to try some beers with The Beer Man Beer guys. We try 4 Beers from Two Roads Area 2 in Stratford CT. Sarah talks about being a Ginger, getting married at a tattoo parlor, Playing guitar, Her favorite band to see live, how she feels about her team winning the Super Bowl and her thoughts on Robert Kraft, why she only has half a haircut and the big question.....do gingers really steal souls.

What's eating Jonny B..... Comics blowing off gigs.

We dedicate a segment to our friends at The Lone Shark podcast. 

Whole lot of fun this week on Beer Man Beer and Jonny finally finds a beer he doesn't like. CANNONBALL!!!!!!!

Solid / Not Solid: TWO ROADS BREWING

BLOOD PEACH: LAMBIC STYLE ALE (7% ABV) - SOLID

URBAN FUNK: SOUR / WILD (5.5% ABV) - SOLID

PHILSAMIC: FLANDERS-RED ALE / BALSAMIC VINEGAR (6.5% ABV) - NOTSOLID

BIERE DE CT: ALE WITH HONEY - SOLID

 

MUSIC: COMETA @ Cometamusic.com

EMAIL: beermanbeerpod@gmail.com

INSTAGRAM: @beermanbeerpodcast_Jonny Benson: @therealjonnybensonKeg Kettles: @j.keg_ket_bmb

SARAH MARTIN: @justsarahmartin



Publish Date: 4/9/2019


It's our buddy Rohlman's birthday...…so we brought him on to drink some beer & Freedom Denis is with us too. We drink beers from Shebeen Brewing and 30 Mile Brewing. We Talk Tag Team Roast Battle, The worlds largest Sock Sale in Vermont. What we thought about Motley Crue's biopic "The Dirt" . What songs we hated that everybody else loved. Freedom Denis's Favorite Cartoon, Wendy's Chilli and more! Cannonball Fun For Everyone on This Weeks episode of Beer Man Beer.



Publish Date: 4/2/2019


WOOOHOOO!!! We're joined by our good friend and local Comedian John Romanoff!!

He tells us all about his gig at Treehouse Comedy Club, being a Big Guy in Comedy and working with The Great Patrice O'Neil. Plus, we talk about meeting Tommy Dreamer at Tribus Brewery. Our friend Vanessa Hollingshead appearing on Showtimes "Women Of A Certain Age". We Talk About Comedy Night At 30 Mile Brewing Company. Then, we find out that Benson got confused for Kelsey Grammer. Finally, we all talk about our worst dating stories.....all of this while we drink beers from 30 Mile, Two Roads Brewing And More. A Whole Lot Of Fun With A Whole Lot Of "Rommie" John Romanoff

CANNONBALL!!!

Solid / Not Solid

BEER: 30 Mile Brewing Co (CT): TOTES BLOND Belgian Style Blond Ale - Not Solid x3

          Two Roads Brewing (CT): Peach Jam (5.5%) Wheat Ale with 100% real peach and a hint of hibiscus - SOLID

    Two Roads/Evil Twin (CT/NY): Saigon Scooter Selfie (9.5%) Vietnamese style coffee stout - SOLID

        Great North Aleworks (NH): Chocolate Milk Stout (6.2%) Special Release Stout - SOLID

MUSIC: COMETA @ Cometamusic.com

EMAIL: beermanbeerpod@gmail.com

INSTAGRAM: @beermanbeerpodcast_Jonny Benson: @therealjonnybensonKeg Kettles: @j.keg_ket_bmb

John Romanoff: @jokerrome

30 Mile Brewing Co: @30milebrewingco

Two Roads Brewing: @tworoadsbrewwing

Great North Aleworks: @greatnorthale



Publish Date: 3/25/2019


IT'S ST. PATTY'S DAY and Everyone is IRISH!!!

Amy's back as our third chair!

Tune in for some Irish shenanigans!  

 

 

 

 

 

MUSIC: COMETA @ Cometamusic.com

EMAIL: beermanbeerpod@gmail.com

INSTAGRAM: @beermanbeerpodcast_Jonny Benson: @therealjonnybensonKeg Kettles: @j.keg_ket_bmb

Milford Point Brewing: @milfordpointbrewing



Publish Date: 3/18/2019


Our guest this week is the funny Comedienne Sharon Simon. She joins us for some Beer from Stony Creek Brewery and Knight and Day Brewing.

Sharon tells us about her weekend Gigging in Connecticut, Being a Newlywed, What it's like to be a life long Star Trek Fan, Why she is uncomfortable with the #MeToo Movement, her favorite bands and she surprises us when she tells us about her nose job. A fun episode of drinking, and chatting with Comedienne Sharon!

Caaaaaanonball!!!!!

 SOLID / NOT SOLID

BEER: Stony Creek: HONEY STRAWBERRY BRAGGOT (7.5%) 2 SOLIDS/1 NOT SOLID

                                  NO EGRETS IMPERIAL STOUT (10.3%) 2 SOLIDS/1 NOT SOLID

Knight and Day: ALL KNIGHT LONG-OATMEAL STOUT (7.5%) - Winner of the FCA (Fairfield Craft Ales)          Homebrew contest. He'll brew the beer with FCA and it should be on tap in the coming months. 3 SOLIDS

Cottrell Brewing: Xtreme Benson Brau (9 months old)

MUSIC: COMETA @ Cometamusic.com

EMAIL: beermanbeerpod@gmail.com

INSTAGRAM: @beermanbeerpodcast_Jonny Benson: @therealjonnybensonKeg Kettles: @j.keg_ket_bmbKnight & Day Brewing: @knightanddaybrewing

Sharon Simon:  @sharonsimonsayslaugh



Publish Date: 3/12/2019


This week we are joined by Comedians Pat Oates and Dan Brown. We try some stouts and an IPA from Knight And Day Brewing Co. In Milford CT. We discuss the passing of Pro Wrestling Legend King Kong Bundy and give our favorite Bundy memories. We talk music from Foo Fighters, Wu-Tang, Rush and Air Supply. YES that's right..... Air Supply.

Dan shows us his whistling skills and Somehow we end up talking about The Little Rascals.  Good Times, Great Beers, and Caaaanonballllsss!!!

Knight & Day: @knightanddaybrewing

Chocolate coconut (7%) Brewed with cacao nibs and fresh toasted coconut. (SOLID)

Knight Rye-der (6%) - Brewed with rye malt, Mandarina Bavaria and Idaho #7 hops.(SOLID)

Imperial chocolate cherry (9%)- 2 beers blended together to get old and new flavors.(SOLID)

*All Knight Long - Oatmeal Stout - (7.5%) - won the FCA (Fairfield Craft Ales) Homebrew contest. We'll brew the beer with them and it should be on tap in the coming months.

 

MUSIC: COMETA @ Cometamusic.comEMAIL: beermanbeerpod@gmail.com

INSTAGRAM: @beermanbeerpodcast_Jonny Benson: @therealjonnybensonKeg Kettles: @j.keg_ket_bmb

Knight & Day Brewing: @knightanddaybrewing

Pat Oates: @patoatesissad

Dan Brown: @danbrowncomedy



Publish Date: 3/8/2019


This week we are joined by Comedians Pat Oates and Dan Brown. We try some stouts and an IPA from Knight And Day Brewing Co. In Milford CT. We discuss the passing of Pro Wrestling Legend King Kong Bundy and give our favorite Bundy memories. We talk music from Foo Fighters, Wu-Tang, Rush and Air Supply. YES that's right..... Air Supply.

Dan shows us his whistling skills and Somehow we end up talking about The Little Rascals.  Good Times, Great Beers, and Caaaanonballllsss!!!

Knight & Day: @knightanddaybrewing

Chocolate coconut (7%) Brewed with cacao nibs and fresh toasted coconut. (SOLID)

Knight Rye-der (6%) - Brewed with rye malt, Mandarina Bavaria and Idaho #7 hops.(SOLID)

Imperial chocolate cherry (9%)- 2 beers blended together to get old and new flavors.(SOLID)

*All Knight Long - Oatmeal Stout - (7.5%) - won the FCA (Fairfield Craft Ales) Homebrew contest. We'll brew the beer with them and it should be on tap in the coming months.

 

MUSIC: COMETA @ Cometamusic.com

EMAIL: beermanbeerpod@gmail.com

INSTAGRAM: @beermanbeerpodcast_
Jonny Benson: @therealjonnybenson
Keg Kettles: @j.keg_ket_bmb

Knight & Day Brewing: @knightanddaybrewing

Pat Oates: @patoatesissad

Dan Brown: @danbrowncomedy



Publish Date: 3/8/2019


Jovial Jake Bentley is back to drink more beer with us.

While Jonny and Keg discuss a wild week of Beer and Rock and Roll! We talk About Black Helmet Brewing and our experience at their first open house beer tasting. Chat about Sevendust Concert at Toads Place, Meeting the band in the VIP meet and greet, Plus the opening acts Tremonti, Cane Hill, Lullwater and Kirra. We also cover the Disturbed/ Three Days Grace concert at Mohegan Sun Casino and after a few cannonballs we go off the rails and talk why Burger King is great and Denny's not so much. Why we think Robert Kraft is a tool. Football fans that are in it for the merch. Covers vs. Remakes and we do it all while tasting Sweet Baby Jesus Chocolate Peanut Butter Stout, Austin East's Texas Honey Cider, Rogue Hazelnut Brown nectar and Port Jeff Brewing Co.'s Porter Brewed With Honey.

BEER: SOLID/NOT SOLID

Sweet Baby Jesus Chocolate Peanut Butter Stout [SOLID]

Austin East's Texas Honey Cider [SOLID]

Rogue Hazelnut Brown nectar [SOLID]

Port Jeff Brewing Co.'s Porter (Brewed With Honey) [SOLID]

MUSIC: COMETA @ Cometamusic.com

CHECK OUT: Tremonti, Cane Hill, Lullwater and Kirra.

EMAIL: beermanbeerpod@gmail.com

INSTAGRAM: @beermanbeerpodcast_Jonny Benson: @therealjonnybensonKeg Kettles: @j.keg_ket_bmb

Black Helmet Brewing: @blackhelmetbrewing

 



Publish Date: 2/25/2019


We have a Yalie in our midst....

Kendra Dawsey and Mike Garb stop by the Beer Man Beer Studio. We talk Bee Movie, learned what a zeitgeist is, come to find out Jonny is NOT related to Barry Benson of The Bee Movie. Chatted about bananas, dead singers and how they died, 90's hip-hop, Rage/Wu-tang concert in Hartford and much more....

These two white chicks also talk about their early days in comedy.

And our "Solid/Not Solid" beer review.

Let us know....Should Kendra Dawsey start a podcast?

Not many cannonballs this episode...we apologize

BEER: Avery Brewing Co.- Fimbulvvinter: Belgian Quadrupel 16.9% (ABV) Limited Batch ~ SOLID!!

Drop us an email

COALHOUSE PIZZA - STAMFORD, CT

MUSIC: COMETA @ Cometamusic.com

EMAIL: beermanbeerpod@gmail.com

INSTAGRAM: @beermanbeerpodcast_Jonny Benson: @therealjonnybensonKeg Kettles: @j.keg_ket_bmb

Kendra Dawsey: @unamusedblackgirl



Publish Date: 2/21/2019


THIS IS A WILD FUN EPISODE!

This week We bring in our True Beer Drinkingest, Concert Goingest, Cannonballingest chums Jimmy Goldbeck and Kevin Field to the show. We reminisce about the time when we were teenagers and chased Ric Flair from an arena to his hotel to get a picture. We sit with the two that consider themselves trendsetters for taking the first "Selfie".

We have a blast reminiscing about live music from Mooney Suzuki, The Grateful Dead, Soundgarden, Pearl Jam, Melissa Ethridge, Winger, The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Woodstock 94 and much, much more. We pick our Rushmore of lead singers of all time, choose what Supergroup we would create and Jonny brings up a guitarist that makes Jimmy cringe.

All of this while we taste Steve Austin's Broken Skull DIPA, Pistachio Abduction from Pipeworks Brewing Company (Thank you Coal House Pizza), more Watermelon on the Streets in the Town of New Haven Sour from Erector Brewing. And we let you know what beers are "Solid" or "Not Solid".

Drop us an email.

Let us know what kind of beer you want us to try or....send us beer you want us to try in future podcasts.BEER: El Segundo Brewing Co: Steve Austin's Broken Skull DIPA...….SOLID            Pipeworks Brewing Company: Pistachio Abduction Stout...….SOLID            Erector Brewing: Watermelon on the Streets in the Town of New Haven Sour...…..SOLID

COALHOUSE PIZZA - STAMFORD, CT

MUSIC: COMETA @ Cometamusic.com

EMAIL: beermanbeerpod@gmail.com

INSTAGRAM: @beermanbeerpodcast_Jonny Benson: @therealjonnybensonKeg Kettles: @j.keg_ket_bmb



Publish Date: 2/11/2019


It's Super Bowl Sunday and Keg Kettles' Main Squeeze Amy joins us. We try Beers from Fairfield Craft Ales including their "Don't Fear The Reaper" DIPA which contains Carolina Reaper Peppers. We talk about our favorite Halftime performers, favorite Super Bowl commercials and take bets on the 2019 celebrity death pool.

Plus, We talk to Comedians Kate Clancey and Brian Bargainier about Comedy Roast Battles and The Paac Universe.

We do everything but watch the game this Super Bowl Sunday!

As always....let us know what kind of beer you want us to try or....send us beer you want us to try.

 

MUSIC: COMETA @ Cometamusic.com

EMAIL: beermanbeerpod@gmail.com

INSTAGRAM: @beermanbeerpodcast_

Jonny Benson: @therealjonnybensonKeg Kettles: @j.keg_ket_bmb



Publish Date: 2/4/2019


Comedian Jim Sharky is in studio! We try to get him to like Beer! He brings his lovely girlfriend Angie and a new twist on the "Cannonball" Keto friendly Jell-O shots.  Jim tells us about the JRAD concert he attended and we discuss how JRAD compares to Dead And Co. Plus …we talk Debbie Gibson, Kiss, Judas Priest. Burt Kreischer, Louis C.K, The CT Comedy Scene and Korean Oreos.  Keg gets on his soapbox about how the P.C. World is ruining comedy. We taste a scrumptious Chocolate Stout, Watermelon Sour, Peach Double IPA.  Super Fun show! Join us for Beers, Comedy and a more than usual amount of Cannonballs...…   MUSIC: COMETA @ Cometamusic.com EMAIL: beermanbeerpod@gmail.com INSTAGRAM:

@beermanbeerpodcast_

Jonny Benson: @therealjonnybenson Keg Kettles: @j.keg_ket_bmb Comedian Jim Sharky: @jimsharky  

Publish Date: 1/27/2019


SAM HUNTER IS PISSED!!!! Shots fired...…He blasts Jonny, Keg and Andre Kim Jr! He has a lot to say about the trash talkin' in episode 5!!! Plus...wait 'til you hear what he has to say about Tom Arnold, Chris Kattan and an entire list of CT Comedians. We discuss "Toxic Masculinity", Ozzy Osborne, Driving Celebrity comics to gigs and more. Comedienne Stacey Prussman tells us all about the celebrities she dated, upcoming special and her podcast "The Prussman Hour". All of this while we enjoy delicious beer from Tribus Brewing Co. Milford CT and Berkshire Brewing Co. A crazy episode you can't miss. BEER: Tribus Brewing Co. Shuga Mama IPA (6%) Apricot Citrus Kisses, Simcoe, Citra & Mosaic hopsBerkshire Brewing Co. FARMSTAND Raspberry Barleywine Style Ale (9%) MUSIC: COMETA @ Cometamusic.com EMAIL: beermanbeerpod@gmail.com INSTAGRAM: Jonny Benson: @therealjonnybensonKeg Kettles: @j.keg_ket_bmbCanadian Bacon Sam Hunter: @bigsamhunterStacey Prussman: @staceyprussman

Publish Date: 1/21/2019


This one is packed......Gareth Cometa from the Rock Group COMETA stops in the studio. He talks performing live, what it's like to be in a band with his Twin Brother and creating the Beer Man Beer Jingle. We chat with Comedian Davey Lozano and taste some amazing homebrewed Honey Fig Saison  & Chocolate Cherry Stout from Knight and Day Brewing Co, Milford CT. And boy do we have a surprise for you...…We talk to some special celebrity guests on the phone.....A show you don't want to miss.

 

BEER: Knight & Day Brewing Co. Milford, CT: Chocolate Cherry Stout & Honey Fig Saison

MUSIC: COMETA @ Cometamusic.com

EMAIL beermanbeerpod@gmail.com

INSTAGRAM: @beermanbeerpodcast_

Jonny Benson: @therealjonnybenson

Keg Kettles: @j.keg_ket_bmb

Knight and Dat Brewing Co.: @knightanddaybrewing

Davey Lozano: @theonlydavey

 

 

 



Publish Date: 1/14/2019


This one is packed......Gareth Cometa from the Rock Group COMETA stops in the studio. He talks performing live, what it's like to be in a band with his Twin Brother and creating the Beer Man Beer Jingle. We chat with Comedian Davey Lozano and taste some amazing homebrewed Honey Fig Saison  & Chocolate Cherry Stout from Knight and Day Brewing Co, Milford CT. And boy do we have a surprise for you...…We talk to some special celebrity guests on the phone.....A show you don't want to miss.

 

BEER: Knight & Day Brewing Co. Milford, CT: Chocolate Cherry Stout & Honey Fig Saison

MUSIC: COMETA @ Cometamusic.com

EMAIL beermanbeerpod@gmail.com

INSTAGRAM: @beermanbeerpodcast_

Jonny Benson: @therealjonnybenson

Keg Kettles: @j.keg_ket_bmb

Knight and Dat Brewing Co.: @knightanddaybrewing

Davey Lozano: @theonlydavey

 

 

 



Publish Date: 1/14/2019


A botched field goal and a guest cancelling got us all fired up. We are joined by Comedian Andre Kim Jr. who tells us about working gigs with Dave Attel, Artie Lange and Godfrey.

We talk Comedy, Football and Who we each pick our Stand Up Comedy Mt. Rushmore. The Cannonball gets hit a lot in this episode.

We drink a big jug of beer And discuss the P.C. Era that is ruining the world of comedy. And we also talk to Comedian James T. Moore.

 

BEER: Half Full Brewery: Out of Reach Peach.

Def a nice light summer beer. 

MUSIC: Cometa Cometamusic.com

Thank You COALHOUSE PIZZA in Stamford. 

 

Email: beermanbeerpod@gmail.com

INSTAGRAM: @beermanbeerpodcast_

Comedian Andre Kim Jr: @andrekimjunior

Jonny Benson: @therealjonnybenson

Keg Kettles: @j.keg_ket_bmb

 



Publish Date: 1/8/2019


A botched field goal and a guest cancelling got us all fired up. We are joined by Comedian Andre Kim Jr. who tells us about working gigs with Dave Attel, Artie Lange and Godfrey.

We talk Comedy, Football and Who we each pick our Stand Up Comedy Mt. Rushmore. The Cannonball gets hit a lot in this episode.

We drink a big jug of beer And discuss the P.C. Era that is ruining the world of comedy. And we also talk to Comedian James T. Moore.

 

BEER: Half Full Brewery: Out of Reach Peach.

Def a nice light summer beer. 

MUSIC: Cometa Cometamusic.com

Thank You COALHOUSE PIZZA in Stamford. 

 

Email: beermanbeerpod@gmail.com

INSTAGRAM: @beermanbeerpodcast_

Comedian Andre Kim Jr: @andrekimjunior

Jonny Benson: @therealjonnybenson

Keg Kettles: @j.keg_ket_bmb

 



Publish Date: 1/8/2019


Comedian-Chris "Csnacks" Clarke joins us to talk touring with The Hodge Twins, Innovative Comedy Gig Flyers, Beer flavored jelly beans, Snacks, YouTube, Stealing from Bradlees and Blowing Up Castle Grayskull.

Jonny and Keg cover The Four Horsemen show (Metallica Tribute Bands) and how they feel about Tribute/Cover bands, discuss Mary Queen Of Scots, The Chicago Bears, Falling Asleep at Concerts and The Keto Diet. Listen to Jonny's fond memories of a girl he had dated with the same voice as Grover and if we were Muppets, which ones we would be all while drinking a stout aged on natural vanilla beans from Maine.

 

BEER: Maine Beer Company.

            Mean Old Tom - Stout (6.5%)

MUSIC: Cometa (Cometamusic.com)

LOVE & HATE MAIL: beermanbeerpod@gmail.com

INSTAGRAM: @beermanbeerpodcast_ 

Jonny Benson: @therealjonnybenson

Keg Kettles: @j.keg_ket_bmb

Comedian Chris Csnacks Clarke: @comedianchrisclarke 

 



Publish Date: 1/1/2019


Comedienne Brii Hiltz is with us. We try three styles of beer from Milford Point Brewing and Evil Twin Brewing. Briizy talks about doing stand up comedy while being pregnant, Being a former Miss Teen USA. Getting kicked out of Toads Place, and shows us her unique talent of finding all the ingredients in a beer by simply smelling one. We talk about growing up in the Valley, Ben Franklin, What nutmeg is good for and much, much more...… 

 

MUSIC: Cometa (Cometamusic.com)

BEER: Milford Point Brewing - DEVON WHEAT (5.3%)  POND POINT LAGER (5.2%)          EVIL TWIN - IMPERIAL BISCOTTI BREAK NATALE (11.5%)(PORTER)

LOVE & HATE MAIL: beermanbeerpod@gmail.com

INSTAGRAM: @beermanbeerpodcast_

Jonny Benson: @therealjonnybenson

Keg Kettles: @j.keg_ket_bmb

Comedienne Brii Hiltz: @breezyskyywalker

 



Publish Date: 12/30/2018


Comedian Dave Sheehan is with us. We try three kinds of Beer from Tribus Beer Co.(Milford Connecticut). Keg rants about "what chaps his hide" around the holidays. Jonny talks about his festive interaction at Stop & Shop. Dave talks about Snow boarding, Martial arts and being a 4 time roast battle champion. And we discuss live music from The Foo Fighters, Weezer, Fozzy, Dead and Co and more...….

 

Music: Cometa (Cometamusic.com)

Beer: Tribus Beer Co.

Seedless Fruited Sour-IPA (6%), Czech Yoself-Pilsner (5%) & Baby Cakes Stout (5.5%)

 

Love and hate mail: beermanbeerpod@gmail.com

Instagram: @beermanbeerpodcast_

Jonny Benson: @therealjonnybenson

Keg Kettles: @j.keg_ket_bmb

Comedian Dave Sheehan: @shroudofsilence

 



Publish Date: 12/24/2018


Comedian Jonny Benson and His long time Beer Drinking Tag Team Partner Keg Kettles Wanna Take YOU on a Journey of Comedy, Concerts And Beer...…... 

Episode 1: This Week- We Taste Evil Twin Brewing CO's Even More Cocoa Jesus, We Discuss the Good and Bad Times we had At A Five Finger Death Punch Concert. And Comedian Jake Bentley Stops By To discuss The 2019 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees, CT Comedy Roast Battles and More...….

 

 

Special Thanks:

Coal House Pizza in Stamford CT. They're grrrrreat!!

Music: Cometa

Cometamusic.com

 

Let us know what you think.

 

 

Love and Hate mail: beermanbeerpod@gmail.com

Instagram: @beermanbeerpodcast_

Jonny Benson: @therealjonnybenson

Keg Kettles: @j.keg_ket_bmb

 

 

 



Publish Date: 12/18/2018