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.

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 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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Brewed by:
Iron Fist Brewing Company
California, United States

Style | ABV
Saison / Farmhouse Ale | 6.50% ABV

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This week we get a little smutty, with an old brown dog … ale. We also seem to drink our crazy juice, cause we get a little crazy, and even a little gangsta!

We pair this well balanced, tasty brown ale with an 5 year old gouda, a 2 year old Parma, and some awesome almond brittle.

On Master Pairings with Dr. Bill, Brad join Bill in the kitchen to enjoy a delightful Lost Abbey beer, Lost & Found, which Bill pairs with portabello mushrooms with cheese.. Yum.

Brewed by:
Smuttynose Brewing Company
New Hampshire, United States

Style | ABV
American Brown Ale | 6.70% ABV

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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 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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Brewed By:
Packinghouse Brewery Riverside Ca

Style | ABV
Stout | 5.4%

Jan 27 : Pelican Pale Ale : Newport Beach Brewing Co : on location with special guest Derek Bougie from New Brew Thursday on Vimeo.

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This week we head out to the beach, Newport Beach to be exact, and we hang out with one of the coolest brewers in the Southern California area, Derek Bougie from Newport Beach Brewing Company.

Derek talks about the history, and future of the NBBC while we drink Pelican Pale Ale, a 6.0 ABV, nicely hopped American Style Pale Ale, which we pair with a ton of food off their menu, all of which was amazing. This beer pairs wonderfully with the Ahi and with the Ribs.

Derek then gets sent off to see Dr. Bill so he can enjoy a Master Pairings with Dr. Bill straight from the Newport Beach Brewing Company Menu. They do the NBBC ESB with a plate of the Fish & Chips.

We also talk tattoos, since Derek has a some really awesome “beer” tattoos.

Brewed by:
Newport Beach Brewing Company
California, United States

Style | ABV
American Pale Ale (APA) | ABV 6.0%

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We want to give a special thanks to Jason Howell [ twitter.com/raygun01 ] for doing the voice over at the beginning of the episode, and a huge thanks Alex Day [ alexdaymusic.com ] for allowing us to sample his music for the episode as well.