Beer With Pleasant Strangers – Episode 14 – How to Describe Beer Flavors with Chris Byerly

In this episode, Joel spent some time learning how best to describe the fleeting and enigmatic flavors hidden within the deep recesses of fine, high-quality beers. And who better to learn from than Untappd wordsmith Chris Byerly. Seriously, go read some of his descriptions of the beers he has tasted. They’re gold. Pure gold.

Show Notes:

Guest: Chris Byerly
Chris on Untappd: @chrisbyerly
Silver Fleet: BandCamp

Beers:

Modern Times Beer Co. – San Diego, CA

Modern Times Beer Co. - Countermagic

Countermagic – An American IPA made with Enigma, Mosaic, Cascade, Denali, Simcoe, and finished off with lots of Citra cryo (lupulin powder)

Mikkeller Brewing San Diego – San Diego, CA

Mikkeller Brewing San Diego - Beer Geek Maple Vanilla Shake

Beer Geek Maple Vanilla Shake – An Imperial Stout made with coffee, vanilla and maple syrup.

Bottle Logic Brewing – Anaheim, CA

Bottle Logic - Stronger Than Fiction

Stronger Than Fiction (2017) – A Strong Ale brewed with coconut and coffee and aged in a combination of Bourbon and Rum barrels.

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Beer with Pleasant Strangers – Episode 10 – Interview with Matt Ferazzi

In this week’s episode, Joel is joined by Matt Ferazzi, otherwise known as “Judge Dregs” on Instagram. Matt is a Boston native with a deep, abiding love for all things craft beer. Sean also popped by.

Show Notes:

Guest: Matt Ferazzi
Matt on Instagram: @judge_dregs

Beers:

Treehouse Doppelgänger

Treehouse Brewing – Monson, MA

Doppelgänger – an Imperial version of their Alter Ego IPA with extra kettle and dry hop additions.

Haze – a Double IPA.

Mike Hess Brewing – San Diego, CA

Ordeum Rex – an American style Barleywine made with 100% barley (no adjunct sugars)

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