Beer Man Beer Podcast

Episode 79 | BAD SONS

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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Episode 78 | Hello My Name Is: Jessbeerme

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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Episode 77 | Joy of Sex & Waffles

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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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

 

 

 

 

 

 

Episode 76 | And It Starts With A Fight.....

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

Episode 75 | Briizy Unfiltered

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!!!!

 

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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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Episode 74 | Wi’er Man Wi’er

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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Episode 73 | Dustin Chafin - Zoom Album 2020

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.

 

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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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Episode 72 | Cat Fight Joy

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!!

 

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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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Episode 71 | And Muffy Cakes For All.......

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

 

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Episode 70 | Phantom Man Phantom

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!!

 

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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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