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Last Call
Oct 15 2021
Last Call
This week we’ll be discussing… You know what… Fuck it… It’s our last episode, and we’re gonna talk about whatever the fuck we want!  And if you’ve got a problem with that, quit listening to the show, dummy!  … soooooooo crack open that beer, uncork that wine, and let’s get drinking! Panel Introductions And What We’re Drinking Tonight we’re joined by our usual panel members, we have our California Sustainable Winegrowing Ambassador and recovering Wine Blogger, Jeff Solomon, our commercial brewer and snake wrangler, John Ruyak, and I’m your host and certified specialist of wine, Jeff Eckles. Wine, Beer, Spirit, or Pop Culture Reference Solomon - Oleaceae Get Dracaena We have a fun partnership to tell you about this week. Our good friend, and clown car driver, Lori over at Dracaena Wines has offered all our listeners a special deal. If you purchase any wine from them and use code WLD at checkout you will get 5% off your order. Additionally, Dracaena Wines will send WLD a matching 5%. So if you’ve ever thought about becoming a patron, but didn’t want to commit to a monthly payment, here is a great opportunity for you to score some delicious Paso Robles wines and still help us out. Dracaena offers their Cab Franc, both reserve and classic.. So this is really a win, win, win for everyone if you pick yourself up some today. Visit https://welikedrinking.com/wine Booze News or Discussion Topic Eckles - Refillable Wine - https://www.mercurynews.com/2021/10/07/fill-her-up-gov-signs-bill-that-allows-for-refilling-wine-bottles/  Natty Light Vodka? Sure - https://finance.yahoo.com/news/natty-light-introduces-flavored-vodka-as-domestic-beer-sales-slump-nothing-is-off-the-table-145548074.html The best of the worst - https://www.facebook.com/events/craft-brew-underground/bad-beer-bash-2021/2934394356781707/  Last, Last call Join us on our private group on Facebook known as the Tavern.
The Penultimatum and Mustard Wine
Oct 8 2021
The Penultimatum and Mustard Wine
This week on episode 349 of the We Like Drinking podcast we’ll be discussing Biscoffs, Robots, and Mustard Wine… soooooooo crack open that beer, uncork that wine, and let’s get drinking! Make sure you never miss another episode of our brand of drinking fun by visiting  WeLikeDrinking.com/Subscribe  Panel Introductions And What We’re Drinking Tonight we’re joined by our usual panel members, we have our California Sustainable Winegrowing Ambassador and recovering Wine Blogger, Jeff Solomon, our commercial brewer and snake wrangler, John Ruyak, and I’m your host and certified specialist of wine, Jeff Eckles.No agenda Wine, Beer, Spirit, or Pop Culture Reference Ruyak - “The Box” Get Dracaena We have a fun partnership to tell you about this week. Our good friend, and clown car driver, Lori over at Dracaena Wines has offered all our listeners a special deal. If you purchase any wine from them and use code WLD at checkout you will get 5% off your order. Additionally, Dracaena Wines will send WLD a matching 5%. So if you’ve ever thought about becoming a patron, but didn’t want to commit to a monthly payment, here is a great opportunity for you to score some delicious Paso Robles wines and still help us out. Dracaena offers their Cab Franc, both reserve and classic.. So this is really a win, win, win for everyone if you pick yourself up some today. Visit https://welikedrinking.com/wine Booze News or Discussion Topic John - it's no Biscochito Brown buts sounds intriguing https://www.foodandwine.com/news/biscoff-cookie-beerJeff Solomon - Robo Somms https://dracaenawines.com/seriously-do-we-need-a-robot-in-the-wine-world/ Eckles - “Pardon me, “ https://www.foodandwine.com/news/grey-poupon-wine-mustard-seeds  Last call That’s right, it's time to break out your phones and give us a hand. Join us on our private group on Facebook known as the Tavern. Search up the show on Apple Podcast and leave us a big fat 5 star review. And, if you enjoyed this episode in particular, share it with a friend You can also find the show notes for this episode with all the links to the stories or mentions we had at http://welikedrinking.com/episodes
Martin Redmond Back For Four
Oct 1 2021
Martin Redmond Back For Four
This week on episode 348 of the We Like Drinking podcast we’ll be discussing golf drinks, zero carb beer, and we welcome back one of our best blogger buddies, Martin Redmond… soooooooo crack open that beer, uncork that wine, and let’s get drinking! Make sure you never miss another episode of our brand of drinking fun by visiting  WeLikeDrinking.com/Subscribe  Panel Introductions And What We’re Drinking Our guest this week is making his fourth and final appearance on the big show. He is a wine blogger who has been named a top 20 wine influencer, one of the top 100 wine bloggers, and overall, he’s just an awesome dude. Please help us welcome the founder of the https://enofylzwineblog.com/, Martin Redmond. Wine, Beer, Spirit, or Pop Culture Reference Eckles - Amphora Get Dracaena We have a fun partnership to tell you about this week. Our good friend, and clown car driver, Lori over at Dracaena Wines has offered all our listeners a special deal. If you purchase any wine from them and use code WLD at checkout you will get 5% off your order. Additionally, Dracaena Wines will send WLD a matching 5%. So if you’ve ever thought about becoming a patron, but didn’t want to commit to a monthly payment, here is a great opportunity for you to score some delicious Paso Robles wines and still help us out. Dracaena offers their Cab Franc, both reserve and classic.. So this is really a win, win, win for everyone if you pick yourself up some today. Visit https://welikedrinking.com/wine Martin Redmond Interview Booze News or Discussion Topic John -  In other news: https://larrybrownsports.com/golf/dustin-johnson-wasted-press-conference-ryder-cup/584562 Last call That’s right, it's time to break out your phones and give us a hand. Join us on our private group on Facebook known as the Tavern. Search up the show on Apple Podcast and leave us a big fat 5 star review. And, if you enjoyed this episode in particular, share it with a friend You can also find the show notes for this episode with all the links to the stories or mentions we had at http://welikedrinking.com/episodes
PBR Money and Penis Wine
Sep 24 2021
PBR Money and Penis Wine
This week on episode 347 of the We Like Drinking podcast we’ll be discussing PBR Showers, Penis Wine, and we’re drinking some weirdly named stuff… soooooooo crack open that beer, uncork that wine, and let’s get drinking! Make sure you never missanother episode of our brand of drinking fun by visitingWeLikeDrinking.com/Subscribe  Panel Introductions And What We’re Drinking Tonight we’re joined by our usual panel members, we have our California Sustainable Winegrowing Ambassador and recovering Wine Blogger, Jeff Solomon, our commercial brewer and snake wrangler, John Ruyak, and I’m your host and certified specialist of wine, Jeff Eckles. Tonight for this month's drinking episode we are drinking beers that have unique or weirdly named titles. Wine, Beer, Spirit, or Pop Culture Reference Solomon - Allyl Thiosulfinate Get Dracaena We have a fun partnership to tell you about this week. Our good friend, and clown car driver, Lori over at Dracaena Wines has offered all our listeners a special deal. If you purchase any wine from them and use code WLD at checkout you will get 5% off your order. Additionally, Dracaena Wines will send WLD a matching 5%. So if you’ve ever thought about becoming a patron, but didn’t want to commit to a monthly payment, here is a great opportunity for you to score some delicious Paso Robles wines and still help us out. Dracaena offers their Cab Franc, both reserve and classic.. So this is really a win, win, win for everyone if you pick yourself up some today. Visit https://welikedrinking.com/wine Booze News Penis Wine John -  Sign me up (haha, get it?) https://www.fastcompany.com/90678049/how-much-would-it-take-for-you-to-turn-your-shower-curtain-into-a-pabst-blue-ribbon-adEckles - Penis Wine - https://www.sfgate.com/wine/article/napa-penis-shaped-wine-just-the-tipsy-16461690.php   Show Ending Announcement Last call That’s right, it's time to break out your phones and give us a hand. Follow us on the socials, Twitter, Instagram and our private group on Facebook known as the Tavern. Search up the show on Apple Podcast and leave us a big fat 5 star review. And, if you enjoyed this episode in particular, share it with a friend You can also find the show notes for this episode with all the links to the stories or mentions we had at http://welikedrinking.com/episodes
Jess Hershfield with Just Enough Wines
Sep 17 2021
Jess Hershfield with Just Enough Wines
This week on episode 346 of the We Like Drinking podcast we’ll be discussing wines in cans, hooray, pinot, chardonnay, and rose with Jess Hershfield from Just Enough Wines ...soooooooo crack open that beer, uncork that wine, and let’s get drinking! Cheers my podcast drinking friends, and welcome to happy hour 346 of your favorite  Award Winning Topical Beer and Wine Education Podcast Focusing on FUN!Make sure you never miss another episode of our brand of drinking fun by visiting  WeLikeDrinking.com/Subscribe  Panel Introductions And What We’re Drinking Tonight we’re joined by our usual panel members, we have our California Sustainable Winegrowing Ambassador and recovering Wine Blogger, Jeff Solomon, our commercial brewer and snake wrangler, John Ruyak, and I’m your host and certified specialist of wine, Jeff Eckles.Our guest this week is one of the founders of Just Enough Wines, a wine producer coming out of the Central Coast of California. They just released their 2019 Pinot Noir in can, and we are excited to try it out. Please help us welcome Jess Hershfield You can find Just Enough Wines on Instagram @JustEnoughWines and on their website at https://justenoughwines.com/  Wine, Beer, Spirit, or Pop Culture Reference Ruyak - Smreka Interview with Jess Hershfield Last call That’s right, it's time to break out your phones and give us a hand. Follow us on the socials, Twitter, Instagram and our private group on Facebook known as the Tavern. Search up the show on Apple Podcast and leave us a big fat 5 star review. And, if you enjoyed this episode in particular, share it with a friend You can also find the show notes for this episode with all the links to the stories or mentions we had at http://welikedrinking.com/episodes
Chris Cristie's Beachwear and Janet Reno's Dance Party
Sep 10 2021
Chris Cristie's Beachwear and Janet Reno's Dance Party
This week we’ll be discussing fat chris christie, vegan beer, and the correlation between drinking vegan beer and turning into chris christie...soooooooo crack open that beer, uncork that wine, and let’s get drinking! Make sure you never miss another episode of our brand of drinking fun by visiting  WeLikeDrinking.com/Subscribe  Panel Introductions And What We’re Drinking Tonight we’re joined by our usual panel members, we have our California Sustainable Winegrowing Ambassador and recovering Wine Blogger, Jeff Solomon, our commercial brewer and snake wrangler, John Ruyak, and I’m your host and certified specialist of wine, Jeff Eckles. Wine, Beer, Spirit, or Pop Culture Reference Eckles - Herkules Get Dracaena We have a fun partnership to tell you about this week. Our good friend, and clown car driver, Lori over at Dracaena Wines has offered all our listeners a special deal. If you purchase any wine from them and use code WLD at checkout you will get 5% off your order. Additionally, Dracaena Wines will send WLD a matching 5%. So if you’ve ever thought about becoming a patron, but didn’t want to commit to a monthly payment, here is a great opportunity for you to score some delicious Paso Robles wines and still help us out. Dracaena offers their Cab Franc, both reserve and classic.. So this is really a win, win, win for everyone if you pick yourself up some today. Visit https://welikedrinking.com/wine Booze News or Discussion Topic John - I can't can't this vision out of my head. https://www.nj.com/food/2021/09/chris-christies-notorious-beach-photo-inspired-a-new-nj-beer.html Eckles - Fully Vegan Beer - https://vegnews.com/2021/9/mushroom-fining-technology-beer  Last call That’s right, it's time to break out your phones and give us a hand. Follow us on the socials, Twitter, Instagram and our private group on Facebook known as the Tavern. Search up the show on Apple Podcast and leave us a big fat 5 star review. And, if you enjoyed this episode in particular, share it with a friend And, visit We Like Drinking dot com slash pledge to find out more information about becoming a patron of the show and help  You can also find the show notes for this episode with all the links to the stories or mentions we had at http://welikedrinking.com/episodes
8 Rounds with Annie Wolf-Pautsch
Sep 3 2021
8 Rounds with Annie Wolf-Pautsch
This week on episode 344 of the We Like Drinking podcast we’ll be discussing buses, brews, and we're having our 8 round with Annie Wolf-Pautsch, soooooo... crack open that beer, uncork that wine, and let’s get drinking! Make sure you never miss another episode of our brand of drinking fun by visiting  WeLikeDrinking.com/Subscribe  Panel Introductions And What We’re Drinking Our guest this week makes her 8th appearance on the show. It’s been exactly 100 episodes since she was last on, and there have been a lot of changes in the world since she was last with us. How have those changes affected her and her business SC Brew Cruz? Let’s find out by welcoming Annie Wolf-Pautsch. Wine, Beer, Spirit, or Pop Culture Reference Solomon - Yomp Get Dracaena We have a fun partnership to tell you about this week. Our good friend, and clown car driver, Lori over at Dracaena Wines has offered all our listeners a special deal. If you purchase any wine from them and use code WLD at checkout you will get 5% off your order. Additionally, Dracaena Wines will send WLD a matching 5%. So if you’ve ever thought about becoming a patron, but didn’t want to commit to a monthly payment, here is a great opportunity for you to score some delicious Paso Robles wines and still help us out. Dracaena offers their Cab Franc, both reserve and classic.. So this is really a win, win, win for everyone if you pick yourself up some today. Visit https://welikedrinking.com/wine Last call Follow us on the socials, Twitter, Instagram and our private group on Facebook known as the Tavern. Search up the show on Apple Podcast and leave us a big fat 5 star review. And, if you enjoyed this episode in particular, share it with a friend And, visit We Like Drinking dot com slash pledge to find out more information about becoming a patron of the show and help  You can also find the show notes for this episode with all the links to the stories or mentions we had at http://welikedrinking.com/episodes
No Solomon, No Problem
Aug 27 2021
No Solomon, No Problem
This week on episode 343 of the We Like Drinking podcast we’ll be discussing, no more beer here, a secret story for shock value, and we’re all drinking something special tonight soooooo... crack open that beer, uncork that wine, and let’s get drinking! Make sure you never miss another episode of our brand of drinking fun by visiting  WeLikeDrinking.com/Subscribe  Panel Introductions And What We’re Drinking It’s time for another monthly drinking episode where we provide a bit more detail of what we are drinking on the show this week. We’ve got some fun ones this week so let’s get right into it. Wine, Beer, Spirit, or Pop Culture Reference Ruyak - flocculation Get Dracaena We have a fun partnership to tell you about this week. Our good friend, and clown car driver, Lori over at Dracaena Wines has offered all our listeners a special deal. If you purchase any wine from them and use code WLD at checkout you will get 5% off your order. Additionally, Dracaena Wines will send WLD a matching 5%. So if you’ve ever thought about becoming a patron, but didn’t want to commit to a monthly payment, here is a great opportunity for you to score some delicious Paso Robles wines and still help us out. Dracaena offers their Cab Franc, both reserve and classic.. So this is really a win, win, win for everyone if you pick yourself up some today. Visit https://welikedrinking.com/wine Booze News  Eckles - Skunky beer explained -- https://www.ladbible.com/news/interesting-theres-a-scientific-reason-why-beer-sometimes-smells-like-weed-20210822  Secret story - https://www.cnbc.com/2021/08/10/pepsico-and-boston-beer-to-create-alcoholic-mountain-dew-drink.html Beer not here -- https://fox11online.com/news/local/packers-transition-to-cashless-means-no-beer-vendors-in-stands  Last call That’s right, it's time to break out your phones and give us a hand. Follow us on the socials, Twitter, Instagram and our private group on Facebook known as the Tavern. Search up the show on Apple Podcast and leave us a big fat 5 star review. And, if you enjoyed this episode in particular, share it with a friend And, visit We Like Drinking dot com slash pledge to find out more information about becoming a patron of the show and help  You can also find the show notes for this episode with all the links to the stories or mentions we had at http://welikedrinking.com/episodes
Stefan Blicker with Last Bottle Wines
Aug 20 2021
Stefan Blicker with Last Bottle Wines
On this week's podcast we’ll be discussing shopping for wine on the interwebs, startups, and how Stefan Blicker has perfected both with Last Bottle Wines, soooooo... crack open that beer, uncork that wine, and let’s get drinking! Make sure you never miss another episode of our brand of drinking fun by visiting  WeLikeDrinking.com/Subscribe  Panel Introductions And What We’re Drinking Tonight we’re joined by our usual panel members, we have our California Sustainable Winegrowing Ambassador and recovering Wine Blogger, Jeff Solomon, our commercial brewer and snake wrangler, John Ruyak, and I’m your host and certified specialist of wine, Jeff Eckles.Our guest this week is one of the founders of Last Bottle Wines, a purveyor of fine wines that offers a hand picked wine every day to their followers at drastically reduced rates of up to 70% off retail. No club, no subscription, just an incredible wine offered once a day and available until it is sold out. Please help us welcome, Stefan Blicker You can follow Last Bottle Wines on their website at https://www.lastbottlewines.com/ or follow them on Instagram @lastbottlewines Find the wine we are drinking tonight (2009 Yount Ridge Proprietary Blend) at https://wines.lastbottlewines.com/  Wine, Beer, Spirit, or Pop Culture Reference Eckles - "Crow's Nest" Stefan Blicker Interview Last call That’s right, it's time to break out your phones and give us a hand. Follow us on the socials, Twitter, Instagram and our private group on Facebook known as the Tavern. Search up the show on Apple Podcast and leave us a big fat 5 star review. And, if you enjoyed this episode in particular, share it with a friend And, visit We Like Drinking dot com slash pledge to find out more information about becoming a patron of the show and help  You can also find the show notes for this episode with all the links to the stories or mentions we had at http://welikedrinking.com/episodes
This Is What Happens When We Don't Have A Plan
Aug 13 2021
This Is What Happens When We Don't Have A Plan
This week on episode 341 of the We Like Drinking podcast we’ll be discussing discontinued beers, canning line horrors, and podcast awards finals, soooooo... crack open that beer, uncork that wine, and let’s get drinking! Make sure you never miss another episode of our brand of drinking fun by visiting  WeLikeDrinking.com/Subscribe  Panel Introductions And What We’re Drinking Wine, Beer, Spirit, or Pop Culture Reference Solomon - Didaskaleinophobia Get Dracaena We have a fun partnership to tell you about this week. Our good friend, and clown car driver, Lori over at Dracaena Wines has offered all our listeners a special deal. If you purchase any wine from them and use code WLD at checkout you will get 5% off your order. Additionally, Dracaena Wines will send WLD a matching 5%. So if you’ve ever thought about becoming a patron, but didn’t want to commit to a monthly payment, here is a great opportunity for you to score some delicious Paso Robles wines and still help us out. Dracaena offers their Cab Franc, both reserve and classic.. So this is really a win, win, win for everyone if you pick yourself up some today. Visit https://welikedrinking.com/wine Into the Finals Again We’ve reached the finals in the podcast awards againNothing left for you to doWinners will be announced Sept. 30th Booze News  John - Premium - https://www.foodandwine.com/news/molson-coors-discontinued-beers  Last call That’s right, it's time to break out your phones and give us a hand. Follow us on the socials, Twitter, Instagram and our private group on Facebook known as the Tavern. Search up the show on Apple Podcast and leave us a big fat 5 star review. And, if you enjoyed this episode in particular, share it with a friend And, visit We Like Drinking dot com slash pledge to find out more information about becoming a patron of the show and help  You can also find the show notes for this episode with all the links to the stories or mentions we had at http://welikedrinking.com/episodes
The Entrepreneurial Spirt Fund with Carin Luna-Ostaseski
Aug 5 2021
The Entrepreneurial Spirt Fund with Carin Luna-Ostaseski
This week on episode 340 of the We Like Drinking podcast we’ll be discussing Booze News, Scotch, and many other Entrepreneurial Spirits with Carin Luna-Ostaseski... soooooo... crack open that beer, uncork that wine, and let’s get drinking! Cheers my podcast drinking friends, and welcome to happy hour 340 of your favorite  Award Winning Topical Beer and Wine Education Podcast Focusing on FUN!Make sure you never miss another episode of our brand of drinking fun by visiting  WeLikeDrinking.com/Subscribe  Panel Introductions And What We’re Drinking Our guest this week founded SIA Scotch Whisky from a mix of passion, determination, and perseverance. Funded via Kickstarter, she launched SIA in 2013. It is now a multi-award-winning brand. She is with us this week though to discuss her recently launched grant program called The Entrepreneurial Spirit Fund aimed at helping multicultural entrepreneurs launch their businesses. Please help us welcome Carin Luna-Ostaseski. You can find SIA Scotch Whisky on their website at https://www.siascotchwhisky.com/ and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/siascotchwhisky  Wine, Beer, Spirit, or Pop Culture Reference Ruyak - Tater Carin Luna-Ostaseski Interview https://siascotchfund.helloalice.com/  Last call That’s right, it's time to break out your phones and give us a hand. Follow us on the socials, Twitter, Instagram and our private group on Facebook known as the Tavern. Carin, one last time where are the best places for our listeners to submit their applications to The Entrepreneurial Spirit Fund, and to find you on social media? Search up the show on Apple Podcast and leave us a big fat 5 star review. And, if you enjoyed this episode in particular, share it with a friend And, visit We Like Drinking dot com slash pledge to find out more information about becoming a patron of the show and help  You can also find the show notes for this episode with all the links to the stories or mentions we had at http://welikedrinking.com/episodes
We're All Going Blind
Jul 30 2021
We're All Going Blind
This week on episode 339 of the We Like Drinking podcast we’ll be discussing how we spent our summer vacations, flat seltzers, dry states, and we don’t know what the hell we’re drinking ‘cause they’re wrapped in brown paper bags soooooo... crack open that beer, uncork that wine, and let’s get drinking! Make sure you never miss another episode of our brand of drinking fun by visiting  WeLikeDrinking.com/Subscribe  Panel Introductions And What We’re Drinking We are recording another drinking episode this week. To celebrate our move to a more “anything goes” style for our drinking episodes, we are going with a blind tasting of whatever each panel member wants to pour.  Wine, Beer, Spirit, or Pop Culture Reference Eckles - Cornifesto Get Dracaena We have a fun partnership to tell you about this week. Our good friend, and clown car driver, Lori over at Dracaena Wines has offered all our listeners a special deal. If you purchase any wine from them and use code WLD at checkout you will get 5% off your order. Additionally, Dracaena Wines will send WLD a matching 5%. So if you’ve ever thought about becoming a patron, but didn’t want to commit to a monthly payment, here is a great opportunity for you to score some delicious Paso Robles wines and still help us out. Dracaena offers their Cab Franc, both reserve and classic.. So this is really a win, win, win for everyone if you pick yourself up some today. Visit https://welikedrinking.com/wine Booze News  John -State Blights - https://bestlifeonline.com/alcohol-shortage-news/ Eckles - Wait, seltzer has gone flat? NOOO WAY - https://www.marketwatch.com/story/has-the-hard-seltzer-boom-gone-flat-boston-beer-stock-plunges-as-expected-truly-sales-dont-materialize-11626986922   Last call That’s right, it's time to break out your phones and give us a hand. Follow us on the socials, Twitter, Instagram and our private group on Facebook known as the Tavern. Search up the show on Apple Podcast and leave us a big fat 5 star review. And, if you enjoyed this episode in particular, share it with a friend. We picked up another 5 star review this week. And, visit We Like Drinking dot com slash pledge to find out more information about becoming a patron of the show and help  You can also find the show notes for this episode with all the links to the stories or mentions we had at http://welikedrinking.com/episodes
Abinthia Vermut With Absinthia Absinthe
Jul 16 2021
Abinthia Vermut With Absinthia Absinthe
This week on episode 338 of the We Like Drinking podcast we’ll be discussing Wormwood, Loosh, and maybe even some Green Fairies, because it’s all about Absinthe this week, with Absinthia Vermut of Absinthia Absinthe soooooo... crack open that beer, uncork that wine, and let’s get drinking! Make sure you never miss another episode of our brand of drinking fun by visiting  WeLikeDrinking.com/Subscribe  Panel Introductions And What We’re Drinking Our guest this week is the founder and creator of Absinthia Absinthe. A labor of passion and persistence, she is here to share her wares with us and discuss the journey that has taken her from Burning Man to Washington DC and everywhere in between. Please help us welcome Absinthia Vermut. You can find out more about Absinthia at their website at https://absinthia.com/ and be sure to follow them on Instagram @absinthia_absinthe/ Wine, Beer, Spirit, or Pop Culture Reference Solomon - Monoammonium Phosphate Absinthia Vermut Interview Podcast Awards  Go to https://www.podcastawards.com/ and register your email, then vote for us in the Arts category. Don’t worry, only one vote per person, so no need to keep going back… And don’t forget about our good pals Stub and Kern… You can nominate their One Bourbon, One Chard, or One Beer Podcast in the Music section. Last call That’s right, it's time to break out your phones and give us a hand. Follow us on the socials, Twitter, Instagram and our private group on Facebook known as the Tavern. Search up the show on Apple Podcast and leave us a big fat 5 star review. And, if you enjoyed this episode in particular, share it with a friend. We picked up another 5 star review this week. And, visit We Like Drinking dot com slash pledge to find out more information about becoming a patron of the show and help  You can also find the show notes for this episode with all the links to the stories or mentions we had at http://welikedrinking.com/episodes
Is It Hazy?!
Jul 9 2021
Is It Hazy?!
This week on episode 337 of the We Like Drinking podcast we’ll be cracking open IPA’s and answering the only question that matters for now, and for all time… Is It Hazy?     soooooo... crack open that beer, uncork that wine, and let’s get drinking! Make sure you never miss another episode of our brand of drinking fun by visiting  WeLikeDrinking.com/Subscribe  Panel Introductions And What We’re Drinking Tonight we’re joined by our usual panel members, we have our California Sustainable Winegrowing Ambassador and recovering Wine Blogger, Jeff Solomon, our commercial brewer and snake wrangler, John Ruyak, and I’m your host and certified specialist of wine, Jeff Eckles. Topic intro - Solomon to introduce is it hazy Podcast Awards  Go to https://www.podcastawards.com/ and register your email, then vote for us in the Arts category. Don’t worry, only one vote per person, so no need to keep going back… And don’t forget about our good pals Stub and Kern… You can nominate their One Bourbon, One Chard, or One Beer Podcast in the Music section. Wine, Beer, Spirit, or Pop Culture Reference Ruyak - Tangping Get Dracaena We have a fun partnership to tell you about this week. Our good friend, and clown car driver, Lori over at Dracaena Wines has offered all our listeners a special deal. If you purchase any wine from them and use code WLD at checkout you will get 5% off your order. Additionally, Dracaena Wines will send WLD a matching 5%. So if you’ve ever thought about becoming a patron, but didn’t want to commit to a monthly payment, here is a great opportunity for you to score some delicious Paso Robles wines and still help us out. Dracaena offers their Cab Franc, both reserve and classic. They are sold out of the Syrah Rose right now, and will be adding a Chennin Blanc next year. So this is really a win, win, win for everyone if you pick yourself up some today. Visit https://welikedrinking.com/wine Is it Hazy Too? Booze News  John - 1,776 cans of beer in the truck…. https://www.brewbound.com/news/pabst-blue-ribbon-introduces-1776pack-with-1776-beers/  Last call That’s right, it's time to break out your phones and give us a hand. Follow us on the socials, Twitter, Instagram and our private group on Facebook known as the Tavern. Search up the show on Apple Podcast and leave us a big fat 5 star review. And, if you enjoyed this episode in particular, share it with a friend. We picked up another 5 star review this week. And, visit We Like Drinking dot com slash pledge to find out more information about becoming a patron of the show and help  You can also find the show notes for this episode with all the links to the stories or mentions we had at http://welikedrinking.com/episodes
Hot Dogs, Bratwurst, and Rants
Jul 2 2021
Hot Dogs, Bratwurst, and Rants
This week on episode 336 of the We Like Drinking podcast we’ll be discussing B-Lo Prefixes, Service No-No’s, and We’re Cooking Up Something Plump and Juicy for The Fourth of July… soooooo... crack open that beer, uncork that wine, and let’s get drinking! Make sure you never miss another episode of our brand of drinking fun by visiting  WeLikeDrinking.com/Subscribe  Panel Introductions And What We’re Drinking Tonight we’re joined by our usual panel members, we have our California Sustainable Winegrowing Ambassador and recovering Wine Blogger, Jeff Solomon, our commercial brewer and snake wrangler, John Ruyak, and I’m your host and certified specialist of wine, Jeff Eckles. Podcast Awards  Wine, Beer, Spirit, or Pop Culture Reference Eckles - Neo1 Get Dracaena We have a fun partnership to tell you about this week. Our good friend, and clown car driver, Lori over at Dracaena Wines has offered all our listeners a special deal. If you purchase any wine from them and use code WLD at checkout you will get 5% off your order. Additionally, Dracaena Wines will send WLD a matching 5%. So if you’ve ever thought about becoming a patron, but didn’t want to commit to a monthly payment, here is a great opportunity for you to score some delicious Paso Robles wines and still help us out. Dracaena offers their Cab Franc, both reserve and classic. They are sold out of the Syrah Rose right now, and will be adding a Chennin Blanc next year. So this is really a win, win, win for everyone if you pick yourself up some today. Visit https://welikedrinking.com/wine Booze News Eckles - What the what? - https://www.brewbound.com/news/fiction-beer-and-bad-ass-coffee-of-hawaii-create-cold-brew-ipa  JEFF HAS SOMETHING TO SAY ABOUT SERVICE! Last call That’s right, it's time to break out your phones and give us a hand. Follow us on the socials, Twitter, Instagram and our private group on Facebook known as the Tavern. Search up the show on Apple Podcast and leave us a big fat 5 star review. And, if you enjoyed this episode in particular, share it with a friend. We picked up another 5 star review this week. And, visit We Like Drinking dot com slash pledge to find out more information about becoming a patron of the show and help  You can also find the show notes for this episode with all the links to the stories or mentions we had at http://welikedrinking.com/episodes
Wedding Crashers And Game Wardens
Jun 25 2021
Wedding Crashers And Game Wardens
This week on episode 335 of the We Like Drinking podcast we’ll be discussing wedding crashers, traffic stops, and questions from the chat room, soooooo... crack open that beer, uncork that wine, and let’s get drinking! Make sure you never miss another episode of our brand of drinking fun by visiting  WeLikeDrinking.com/Subscribe  Wine, Beer, Spirit, or Pop Culture Reference Solomon - Peartree Get Dracaena We have a fun partnership to tell you about this week. Our good friend, and clown car driver, Lori over at Dracaena Wines has offered all our listeners a special deal. If you purchase any wine from them and use code WLD at checkout you will get 5% off your order. Additionally, Dracaena Wines will send WLD a matching 5%. So if you’ve ever thought about becoming a patron, but didn’t want to commit to a monthly payment, here is a great opportunity for you to score some delicious Paso Robles wines and still help us out. Dracaena offers their Cab Franc, both reserve and classic. They are sold out of the Syrah Rose right now, and will be adding a Chennin Blanc next year. So this is really a win, win, win for everyone if you pick yourself up some today. Visit https://welikedrinking.com/wine Booze News  John - It's not really a party until there is a fight https://www.wwlp.com/news/wedding-crashers-guests-confront-men-accused-of-taking-beer-punching-groom/ Eckles - Don’t give your open beer to a police officer - https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/drunk-driving-game-warden-arrest-16257874.php  Last call That’s right, it's time to break out your phones and give us a hand. Follow us on the socials, Twitter, Instagram and our private group on Facebook known as the Tavern. Search up the show on Apple Podcast and leave us a big fat 5 star review. And, if you enjoyed this episode in particular, share it with a friend.  And, visit We Like Drinking dot com slash pledge to find out more information about becoming a patron of the show and help  You can also find the show notes for this episode with all the links to the stories or mentions we had at http://welikedrinking.com/episodes
T Cole Newton On Writing Cocktail Dive Bar
Jun 18 2021
T Cole Newton On Writing Cocktail Dive Bar
This week on episode 334 of the We Like Drinking podcast we’ll be discussing Street Names, Juke Boxes, and we’re spilling the Tea with bartender and author of Cocktail Dive Bar, T Cole Newton, soooooo... crack open that beer, uncork that wine, and let’s get drinking! Cheers my podcast drinking friends, and welcome to happy hour 334 of your favorite  Award Winning Topical Beer and Wine Education Podcast Focusing on FUN!Make sure you never miss another episode of our brand of drinking fun by visiting  WeLikeDrinking.com/Subscribe  Panel Introductions And What We’re Drinking Our guest this week is an entrepreneur and author who owns New Orleans' Twelve Mile Limit bar. He is joining to discuss his latest book release "COCKTAIL DIVE BAR: Real Drinks, Fake History, and Questionable Advice from New Orleans's Twelve Mile Limit" Please help us welcome, T. Cole Newton. You can find Cole on Instagram @tcolenewton and the 12 Mile Limit bar @12milelimit. You can find the Cocktail Dive Bar book available at all your favorite book store outlets and websites. You can get a signed copy of the book at https://www.bluecypressbooks.com/  Wine, Beer, Spirit, or Pop Culture Reference Ruyak - Pyruvate T Cole Newton Interview Get Dracaena We have a fun partnership to tell you about this week. Our good friend, and clown car driver, Lori over at Dracaena Wines has offered all our listeners a special deal. If you purchase any wine from them and use code WLD at checkout you will get 5% off your order. Additionally, Dracaena Wines will send WLD a matching 5%. So if you’ve ever thought about becoming a patron, but didn’t want to commit to a monthly payment, here is a great opportunity for you to score some delicious Paso Robles wines and still help us out. Dracaena offers their Cab Franc, both reserve and classic. They are sold out of the Syrah Rose right now, and will be adding a Chennin Blanc next year. So this is really a win, win, win for everyone if you pick yourself up some today. Visit https://welikedrinking.com/wine Last call That’s right, it's time to break out your phones and give us a hand. Follow us on the socials, Twitter, Instagram and our private group on Facebook known as the Tavern. One last time don’t forget to follow T. Cole Newton on Instagram @tcolenewton and the 12 Mile Limit bar @12milelimit. Search up the show on Apple Podcast and leave us a big fat 5 star review. And, if you enjoyed this episode in particular, share it with a friend. We picked up another 5 star review this week. And, visit We Like Drinking dot com slash pledge to find out more information about becoming a patron of the show and help  You can also find the show notes for this episode with all the links to the stories or mentions we had at http://welikedrinking.com/episodes
Wine Cellaring with Jim vanBergen
Jun 11 2021
Wine Cellaring with Jim vanBergen
This week on episode 333 of the We Like Drinking podcast we’ll be discussing wine storage, Burgundy, and we’re all fistfighting chunks of corks with Jim vanBergen of JBVUncorked so crack open that beer, uncork that wine, and let’s get drinking! Make sure you never miss another episode of our brand of drinking fun by visiting  WeLikeDrinking.com/Subscribe  Panel Introductions And What We’re Drinking Our guest this week has made appearances on multiple episodes of the show by way of the chat during the live show we record each week. He is joining us this week to taste a special bottle of wine with us as well as discuss what goes into building out your own stellar wine cellar. Please help us welcome Jim vanBergen You can find Jim sharing some of his amazing wine collection on Instagram @jvbuncorked and on his blog at https://jvbuncorked.com/  Wine, Beer, Spirit, or Pop Culture Reference Eckles - Wanamaker or Tor Get Dracaena We have a fun partnership to tell you about this week. Our good friend, and clown car driver, Lori over at Dracaena Wines has offered all our listeners a special deal. If you purchase any wine from them and use code WLD at checkout you will get 5% off your order. Additionally, Dracaena Wines will send WLD a matching 5%. So if you’ve ever thought about becoming a patron, but didn’t want to commit to a monthly payment, here is a great opportunity for you to score some delicious Paso Robles wines and still help us out. Dracaena offers their Cab Franc, both reserve and classic. They are sold out of the Syrah Rose right now, and will be adding a Chennin Blanc next year. So this is really a win, win, win for everyone if you pick yourself up some today. Visit https://welikedrinking.com/wine Jim vanBergen Interview Last call That’s right, it's time to break out your phones and give us a hand. Follow us on the socials, Twitter, Instagram and our private group on Facebook known as the Tavern. One last time don’t forget to go follow Jim on Twitter & Instagram @jvbuncorked Search up the show on Apple Podcast and leave us a big fat 5 star review. And, if you enjoyed this episode in particular, share it with a friend.  And, visit We Like Drinking dot com slash pledge to find out more information about becoming a patron of the show and help  You can also find the show notes for this episode with all the links to the stories or mentions we had at http://welikedrinking.com/episodes
Chris Weiss with Half-Time Beverages
Jun 4 2021
Chris Weiss with Half-Time Beverages
This week on episode 332 of the We Like Drinking podcast we’ll be discussing beer, drinking beer, and selling beer with Chris Weiss of Half Time Beverages so crack open that beer, uncork that wine, and let’s get drinking! Make sure you never miss another episode of our brand of drinking fun by visiting  WeLikeDrinking.com/Subscribe  Panel Introductions And What We’re Drinking Tonight we’re joined by our usual panel members, we have our California Sustainable Winegrowing Ambassador and recovering Wine Blogger, Jeff Solomon, our commercial brewer and snake wrangler, John Ruyak, and I’m your host and certified specialist of wine, Jeff Eckles.Half Time beverages is a beer and bottle shop located in New York State that focuses on craft beer and cider. They opened their first store in 2002 and their second in 2103. RateBeer.com has ranked them as the best bottle shop in New York and one of the top 3 beer shops in the World. Please help us welcome, from Half Time Beverages, Chris Weiss. You can find Half Time Beverage on their website at https://halftimebeverage.com/ and on Instagram at @halftimebev   Wine, Beer, Spirit, or Pop Culture Reference Solomon - Dusties Chris Interview Last call That’s right, it's time to break out your phones and give us a hand. Follow us on the socials, Twitter, Instagram and our private group on Facebook known as the Tavern. One last time you can also follow Half Time Beverage on their website at https://halftimebeverage.com/ and on Instagram at @halftimebev Search up the show on Apple Podcast and leave us a big fat 5 star review. And, if you enjoyed this episode in particular, share it with a friend. We picked up another 5 star review this week. And, visit We Like Drinking dot com slash pledge to find out more information about becoming a patron of the show and help  You can also find the show notes for this episode with all the links to the stories or mentions we had at http://welikedrinking.com/episodes
Jason Barrett with Black Button Distilling
May 28 2021
Jason Barrett with Black Button Distilling
This week on episode 331 of the We Like Drinking podcast we’ll be discussing Upstate New York, New York barrels, and drinking some killer spirits with Jason Barrett from Black Button Distilling so crack open that beer, uncork that wine, and let’s get drinking! Make sure you never miss another episode of our brand of drinking fun by visiting  WeLikeDrinking.com/Subscribe  Panel Introductions And What We’re Drinking Our guest this week started out serving as a young business consultant in Washington DC., he realized his dream of opening a distillery and pursuing a profession that would allow him to work with his hands. After attending several distilling schools across the country, he returned to Rochester, NY and in 2013, officially opened the first craft distillery in the city since prohibition. Please help us welcome the founder and master distiller of Black Button Distilling, Jason Barrett You can find Black Button Distilling on their website at https://www.blackbuttondistilling.com/ and on Instagram  @ https://www.instagram.com/blackbuttondistilling/  Wine, Beer, Spirit, or Pop Culture Reference Ruyak- Whirlfloc Jason Barrett Interview Last call That’s right, it's time to break out your phones and give us a hand. Follow us on the socials, Twitter, Instagram and our private group on Facebook known as the Tavern. One last time you can also follow Black Button Distilling at at https://www.blackbuttondistilling.com/ and on Instagram  @ https://www.instagram.com/blackbuttondistilling/  Search up the show on Apple Podcast and leave us a big fat 5 star review. And, if you enjoyed this episode in particular, share it with a friend. We picked up another 5 star review this week. And, visit We Like Drinking dot com slash pledge to find out more information about becoming a patron of the show and help  You can also find the show notes for this episode with all the links to the stories or mentions we had at http://welikedrinking.com/episodes