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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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This week on Expert Drinking Dr. Bill, Stephen & John delve back into the realm of Whiskey, specifically Single Malt Scotch .. Scothy Scotch Scotch.. We love Scotch.

We talk a bit about what makes a Single Malt Scotch, where they are created, and what the differences of some of these different Scotch’s are.

We taste three different regions, Highland, Islay, and Speyside and spend some time talking about the best way to nose, taste and enjoy this amazing beverage.

Until next week, know what you drink!

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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 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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This week Bill and Stephen explore the world of whiskey. We start off with some fine Irish whiskey, to pay homage to the roots of the beverage.

We sample a few different varieties, discuss the history of whiskey, and compare some of the differences and similarities of whiskey and Beer.

This will be part 1 in a several part series on whiskey that will air once a month.

Kick back, pour a dram, and know what you drink!

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This week, we play a little joke on Bill, and then dive into Absinthe. We discuss the history of Absinthe, dispel some of the myth surrounding this mystical beverage, and greet the green fairies who bless this beverage.

We also talk about how it was banned, and why they originally decided to ban it.

Bill teaches us how to make an Absinthe beverage, the French method as well as the Czech method of making this drink.

So find a comfy chair, cook up some Absinthe, and prepare to converse with green fairies.

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This week we head out to Riverside, CA to a newly opened, but completely awesome little brewery called Packinghouse Brewery.

We chat with owner/brewer Don McAllister about starting a brewery, what a Packinghouse is, and how the community of Riverside has responded to having good craft beer in the area.

We drink the Packinghouse Brewery Cream Stout and pair it with what might possibly be the best confections I have ever tasted. McCall’s Confections creates an amazing selection of chocolate dipped toffee candies, that pair amazingly with the Cream Stout.

On Master Pairings we have Cinnamon Toast Crunch .. yeah, the cereal, and instead of milk Dr. Bill breaks out the Samuel Smith Oatmeal Stout for fun, crazy and tasty results!

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Style | ABV
Stout | 5.4%

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March 18 : Chocolate Stout : Bison Brewing Co with Daniel Del Grande from New Brew Thursday on Vimeo.

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This week we hang out at NBT “Studio B” and sit fireside with Daniel Del Grande, owner/brewer of [ Bison Brewing Company ], while tasting his delicious Chocolate Stout.

All of Daniel’s beers are organic, and his brewing methods are sustainable and environmentally friendly, so we honor that by pairing the beer with a selection of gourmet and organic items that all would make for a great party with friends.

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This weeks Dr. Bill pairing hits the sea with some Mussels, cheese, and 2 beers, a Oude Gueuze & Saison DuPont.

Brewed by:
Bison Brewing Co.
California, United States

Style | ABV
American Stout | 6.10% ABV

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Nov 19 : Double Bastard Ale filmed on location at Stone Brewing Co. from New Brew Thursday on Vimeo.

Last week was [ San Diego Beer Week ], and if you missed the greatest 9 days in San Diego history, you can catch a glimpse of how awesome it was from this weeks episode of New Brew Thursday!

We stopped down to the Stone Brewing Company to enjoy a 10 year vertical tasting of Double Bastard. It was pretty incredible. While we were there, we sat with [ Dr. Bill Sysak ] in the [ World Bistro & Gardens ] and enjoyed a 09 vintage of Double Bastard, along with special pairings from the Dr. himself. The best pairing was the Wild Boar ribs, but we also had some stinky cheese, and crab cakes.

We discuss the beer, of course, but also craft beer, slow food, Cicerone, and how you can be an advocate for craft beer.

So, grab a bottle of Double Bastard, crack it open, sit back and enjoy the show!

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