Beer, Boxed Wine, and Bad Christmas Movies

Beer, Boxed Wine, and Bad Christmas Movies

Author: Craft Beer Republic December 25, 2024 Duration: 53:25

Merry chaos, beer nerds! Greg, Flex, and Mel are back for a Christmas episode filled with hilarious rants, beer-fueled nostalgia, and just enough holiday cheer to keep the Grinches entertained. From cantaloupe debates to wrestling belt coolers, the crew dives headfirst into the absurdities of the season. Flex shares a Christmas beer that’s as festive as his short shorts, Mel cries into boxed wine (again), and Greg realizes he might need to hit the lake with his new championship fanny pack. It’s a holiday hangout full of bad movies, great beers, and questionable decisions—cheers to that!

Beers We're Drinking

  • Greg: Love Hazy IPA by Almanac Brewing, bursting with cantaloupe and tropical vibes, this IPA supports a great cause—and Greg’s cantaloupe obsession.
  • Mel: Everything Naughty by Ommegang Brewery, a smooth, caramel-forward blonde stout with festive vibes, but the white chocolate didn’t RSVP.
  • Flex: Christmas Ale by Abita Brewing, a malty holiday ale that looks great on the table, even if it tastes like liquid bread.

The gang kicks off with a heated debate over the best Grinch (Jim Carrey vs Timothée Chalamet) and why long Christmas movies are the absolute worst. Mel celebrates her three-year CBR anniversary, reflecting on how far they’ve come… and how much boxed wine it took to get here. Flex proudly unveils the ultimate holiday gift—a championship belt fanny pack cooler—while Greg dreams of strapping one on for a day on the lake. Holiday drinking traditions get hilariously weird with Heineken, boxed wine, and the most questionable wrapping strategies you’ve ever heard. Plus, Mel shares a wild dad story involving fake hockey players, proving that nothing says “Merry Christmas” like a good J-ism.

Booze News

  • Brewers Association gets a new CEO—can he save craft beer?
  • Chuck Schumer’s “Bubble Bill” might lower taxes for cider and mead.
  • Enlightened Brewery in Milwaukee shuts its doors after 10 years.
  • Budweiser kills RateBeer—RIP to another OG beer site.

Follow us:

Mel: Instagram: @beergirl_mel

Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer

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