54: Evan Goes to Beer Camp

In June, Evan attended the Craft Beer and Brewing Magazine's Brewer's Retreat in Boothbay Harbor, Maine, and we covered all the highlights.  This is an annual event where attendees learn and brew with some of craft beer most well known master brewers from breweries such as Russian River Brewing Co., Other Half Brewing, Monkish Brewing Co., and Trillium Brewing Co.  Kyle, Ryan, and Evan sampled some of the beers brewed at the retreat including a maple amber from Sean Lawson of Lawson's Finest Liquids, a coffee and vanilla  milk stout by Neil Fisher of Weldwerks Brewing Co. and Vinnie Cilurzo's of Russian River brett blonde. We also discussed Portland as a beercation destination which included great breweries such as Bissel Brothers, Oxbow Brewing Co, and Allagash Brewing Co.  Tune in to learn all about the retreat, the master brewers and their breweries and how the beers from the retreat turned out!



Publish Date: 8/11/2019




Recent Episodes

It's been a spell but it wasn't long before Evan and Ryan played catch up with beer news (local and national), sipped on some barrel aged stouts, and sampled some bourbon.  Lots to catch up with including the Olympics and the Halftime Show!  Tune in to hear about our beers (from Weldwerks Brewing Co., Aslin Brewing Co., and Triptych Brewing Co.) and our bourbons (Weller Antique 107 and EH Taylor Single Barrel).  Cheers from P+P!!



Publish Date: 2/18/2022


Got a special one for you this episode!  Our friend Pat shared the entire 2021 BCBS catalogue with us for a special tasting of this years' offerings.  Evan, Kyle, and Ryan debriefed after our tasting of the full line up and give you our picks and breakdowns from the reserve bottles to the unique variants.  It was a great night with even better beers to get us excited about this upcoming Black Friday release of Bourbon County!



Publish Date: 11/19/2021


Got a special one for you this episode!  Our friend Pat shared the entire 2021 BCBS catalogue with us for a special tasting of this years' offerings.  Evan, Kyle, and Ryan debriefed after our tasting of the full line up and give you our picks and breakdowns from the reserve bottles to the unique variants.  It was a great night with even better beers to get us excited about this upcoming Black Friday release of Bourbon County!



Publish Date: 11/19/2021


Wow, it's been a while but we couldn't have been more excited to share some time with Adam Sommer of Evergreen Farm Brewing in Metamora, IL.  Adam has been working steadily to bring a brewery to his family farm and create a destination for drinkers to gather on the family farm, enjoy a wide variety of styles of beer and take in the scenery.  You are sure to find a beer you will like with a broad spectrum of styles and enjoy a pint on the quiet and picturesque setting.  Our time spent at the brewery was also shared with a group of bourbon enthusiast called the Whiskey Trust where we no doubt were able to make some new friends!  Enjoy the episode!!



Publish Date: 10/24/2021


In a super busy summer, Ryan and Evan sat down to catch up on good beers and great summer times.  Ryan gives a breakdown of a recent share with some friends and their favorite beers of the night - unfruited lambics and barleywines!  We also talk about what's left for the rest of the summer and what beers we are looking forward to enjoying the most!



Publish Date: 7/16/2021


Ryan, Evan, and Bryan sat down for some Weldwerks Brewing Medianoche, first for the Reserve and then for the Bananas Foster.  Adjuncts you say?  Sure, but done with such detail that these are always so enjoyable!  Recently, Belle Meade released batch #2 of their honey bourbon and since none of us won, we snagged a Starlight Distillery version to see what all the excitement is about.  It was great to get back together for an in person recording so tune in to enjoy!



Publish Date: 5/27/2021


For the love of lagers!!  What a fun time Ryan and Evan had talking with owner and head brewer Thomas Beckmann of Goldfinger Brewing in Downers Grove, IL.  Not yet a full year open, they are creating excitement in their community, a passion for celebrating tradition, and some seriously crispy lagers!  Tom talked about how his brewery came to be, his family brewing roots, and how they fit in their community.  Tune in to hear about one of our favorite new regional breweries making their mark for their light, refreshing beers!



Publish Date: 4/22/2021


Evan and Ryan invite Charles to join in on a music and Chicago focused episode.  We've shared lots of great beer with him at bottle shares in the past and wanted to catch up with him to see how his enthusiasm of Chicago beers and music has been going.  We talk special vinyl records, Phase Three Brewing, and why a non-fruited lambic is best to drink for the rest of your life.  It was great to catch up with Charles and we look forward to cracking a good bottle soon with him!  Cheers!!



Publish Date: 3/19/2021


The Show

When hobbies become obsessions, we often like to share what we know and love about them with others. Although we have dedicated the most time learning the ins/outs of beer, brewing, and breweries, we have also extended our knowledge on those things that complement it: bourbon, wine, coffee, food, and cooking. Listen in to Evan, Ryan, Mark, and Dan, and with periodic guests, dissect those crafts that we love to imbibe.

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