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This week we go back in time a bit, all the way back to the CBC in San Francisco where we had the opportunity to sit with Spike, the founder and Brew Master, of Terrapin Beer Co.

We pop a one off beer from Terrapin’s side project series, called Big Daddy Vlady’s, a robust Russian Imperial Stout, coming in at about 10.5% ABV.

We talk about the beer trading community with Spike, and get his opinion on how that affects the viewpoint of his beers.

This week on Master Pairings, Bill and Stephen, grab a couple of Dogfish Head Brewery’s Palo Santo Marron, and pair that with a “wagu” filet mignon. “The American version of the Kobi Steak”. It’s quite delicious.

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Excited about the #NHC2011? So are we! What’s the NHC2011 you ask? It’s the National Homebrewers Conference, held by the American Homebrewers Association being held in 2 weeks in San Diego.

Two thousand homebrewers from all over the nation will be converging on San Diego to learn, collaborate and celebrate the fine art of homebrewing.

We get together with Paul Sangster and Loren Miraglia, two of the fine fellows that helped organize the amazing event.

We talk about the conference, and what to expect and what to be excited about, and of course we talk about homebrew .. and drink a few of the beers that these two amazing homebrewers made.

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This week we announce the round 2 winners of the NBT / Bison Brew Homebrew competition. To help us do that we have a special guest join us, Andrew Bell, winner of round 2, and aspiring BJCP judge.

We start off with a delicious session ale, brewed by Ross Macumber, called Endless Summer. It’s a 4% Pineapple Wheat Ale, made with Citra Hops, and 100% real Pineapple. Say hi to Ross on Twitter at @Rossthefireman.

Next we enjoy a double IPA, from Matthew Humphries (not Hughes). The Dos Tres Doble IPA, is a phenomenal double IPA with a nice bitterness, and fantastic aroma.

Our third beer is a Belgian Tripel, called Tripel Lindy, from a great brewer named Jamey Barlow, whom you can follow at @BarlowBrewing. John likes this beer so much he tries to finger our beer.

Lastly, we dive into Andrews submission, which is a black IPA with Rye, called Camp Brian. An amazing beer .. you can watch the show to see how much we love it. You can follow Andrew online at @BMan1113VR

Thanks to everyone who submitted beers this round. The last round is 5 days away, so run run run .. get your beer to us.

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This week, Brad’s gone, but we get an extra special guest to join us .. Producer Yvonne!

We pop open a bottle of Ommegang Tripel Perfection .. that we enjoy with an awesome Peach Cobbler home made by our very own Producer Yvonne.

We talk Belgian Styles, Stephen threatens to go topless, and Yvonne brings the questions, and the ultimate question is discussed, did Jesus make our Peach Cobbler or just some random awesome dude that broke into John’s house?

On Master Pairings with Dr. Bill, John heads down to Dr. Bill’s kitchen and they enjoy a Meantime London Scotch Ale which Dr. Bill pairs with little lamb chops.

We also talk about the homebrew competition again .. so if that is of interest to you .. check that out.

Oh .. and this weeks B-roll is dedicated to our brother in podcasting from HopCast …. Brad Chmielewski

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This week we head down to Vista, CA and visit Iron Fist Brewery. We hang out in the brewery and talk with Head Brewer Brandon Sieminski.

A young brewery with a young brewer, Iron Fist is brewing up some of the best beers that are on the market right now. After only 7 months, Iron Fist has taken the local San Diego scene by storm. Even Dr. Bill can barely contain his gushing over how much he loves this brewery.

On Master Pairings with Dr. Bill, we keep the theme going with Iron Fist’s Spice of Life paired with roasted pork, mashed potatoes, & green beans.

Brandon also brings out a unique treat for us to try out … a growler full of Gauntlet ( Iron Fist’s double IPA ) infused with Cherimoya. Cherimoya is a fruit that stays ripe for a brief moment.

Big thanks to Brandon and the whole brewery team for letting us invade and drink beer!

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Iron Fist Brewing Company
California, United States

Style | ABV
Saison / Farmhouse Ale | 6.50% ABV

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This week we’re back in Newport, at the Newport Beach Brewing Company, to hang out with Mel & Flash Gordon, the founders of TapHunter, a really cool application that allows you to find out what’s on tap at you’re local bar, providing the most up to date information as possible.

We drink Boneyard Red, a Double Dry Hopped Red Ale, with over a pound of East Kent Goldings in each keg with a nice caramel maltiness balance.

TapHunter is launching into the Orange County area, and are currently support 8 major areas in the United States.

Mel & Flash are strong supporters of the Craft Beer revolution in the San Diego area, and are overall just awesome people, so check out the app, and always know what’s on tap!

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This week we are magically back in San Francisco during the Craft Brewers Conference and Stephen hangs with Paul Kavulak from Nebraska Brewing Co and Joey Redner & Wayne Wambles from Cigar City Brewing.

The CBC is all about collaboration and support from your fellow brewers and in that spirit Nebraska Brewing Co and Cigar City make a special announcement on the show.

Wayne walks us through the process of a collaborating with another brewery, we talk about Nebraska Brewing Co barrel aging program, Joey talks about how breweries learn from each other and especially during the collaborating process.

Meanwhile back at Master Pairings with Dr. Bill, we enjoy a Nebraska Brewing Co. Black Betty with some decadent chocolate cupcakes.

It was great chatting with these two amazing craft breweries and learning about what the future holds for these guys, and I for one, and am excited for that future!

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On March 23, 2011 brewers from all over the country descended upon San Francisco, CA for a weekend full of education, collaboration and oh yeah, Craft Beer, of course.

What is the Craft Brewers Conference? Why is it important? Does it really impact the beer you have in your hand? Find out directly from the mouths of 8 different brewers and industry insiders why the CBC is the most important event of the year for Craft Brewers.

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Sean Z. Paxton : HomeBrew Chef : twitter.com/homebrewchef
Kyle Smith : Kern River Brewing Co : twitter.com/KernRiverBrewin
Kim Kavulak : Nebraska Brewing Co : twitter.com/kkavulak
Angela Arp : Nebraska Brewing Co : twitter.com/angelaArp
Dan Del Grande : Bison Brewing Co : twitter.com/BisonBrew
Aaron Barkenhagen : Bootleggers Brewery : twitter.com/bootleggersbrew
Greg Koch : Stone Brewing Co : twitter.com/StoneGreg
James Watt : BrewDog : twitter.com/brewdogjames

Music Credit : Lust for Life – Iggy Pop

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This week we’re back in the studio! YAY! We pop a couple of bottles of Chimay Blue Grande Reserve, which John has never had .. I know, right. SHOCKING. So we pop John’s Chimay Cherry.

We pair this delicious and widely available treat with an old fashioned Pot Roast, that Stephen made by himself … by driving to BJ’s Restaurant and picking it up.

We talk about Trappist beers, and try to name all seven Trappist breweries from memory. We discuss the four type of Chimay and in general really enjoy exploring an old favorite. We also reminisce about some of our favorite beer cooking experiences.

Over in the Batcave, Master Pairings with Dr. Bill takes us down a whole different road, by introducing you to a great pairing of Ballast Point Pale Ale, which isn’t quite a Pale Ale paired with a fabulous Salmon. Stephen learns there is no R in Kolsch.

We also take a few minutes to answer some questions about the upcoming home brew competition.

Until next week, Stay Safe and Drink Beer.

Brewed by:
Bières de Chimay (Abbaye Notre Dame de Scourmont)
Belgium

Style | ABV
Belgian Strong Dark Ale | 9.00% ABV

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This week we Sink The Bismarck with the help of a special guest from Down Under, David Summergreene. David is best known as “The Mule”, as he brings us fresh and delicious Epic Brewing beer on a regular basis.

When he was in town last, we decided we needed to introduce “The Mule” to the rest of you, and since he is a big talker on twitter, what better beer to introduce him with then Brew Dog’s Sink the Bismarck.

We also talk about blending beer in your mouth, give bad love advice but good beer buying advice, and discuss the controversy of the big brew wars.

Over at Master Pairings, Brad joins Dr. Bill, and Bill continues on his breakfast pairings with a Spaten Franziskaner Hefe-Weisse paired up with Banana Pancakes. Dr. Bill gives some Hefe pouring advice, with interesting results, including how to agitate the yeast into the last shot of the beer.

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Brewed by:
BrewDog
United Kingdom (Scotland)

Style | ABV
American Double / Imperial IPA | 41.00% ABV

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