Breaking the Beer Fast

Breaking the Beer Fast

Author: Craft Beer Republic April 9, 2025 Duration: 51:49
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Welcome in, everybody! Greg’s breaking his beer dry spell and kicking things off with Flex, who’s fresh from some spicy tailgating. We’re diving into champagne-fueled weekends, overpriced ballpark beers, and a voicemail from a familiar voice who’s calling us out over one of the Midwest’s best beer fests. Plus, we’re brainstorming odd business ideas, sharing travel stories gone weird, and doing what we do best—cracking cold ones and cracking each other up.

Beers We're Drinking


Greg’s back on the beer train after a week of wine and champagne-fueled mayhem—including his first DoorDash booze run and a brunch that spiraled into bubbly debauchery. Meanwhile, Flex hit up the Brewers home opener for overpriced beers and underwhelming baseball but made up for it with Ziploc chips and spicy ranch water regrets. A voicemail from Brian gets the gang buzzing about the Great Taste of the Midwest. And just when you think it can’t get weirder, things spiral into Vegas tales, topless espresso stops, and a brand-new entrepreneurial idea that could only come from the minds of two beer-drinking degenerates.

Booze News

  • Stone Distributing acquired by Hand Family Companies, ending its independent run.
  • Great Divide Brewing sold to Wilding, parent company of Stem Ciders and Denver Beer Co.
  • Founders Brewing now fully owned by Mahou San Miguel following complete acquisition.
  • Anderson Valley Brewing changes hands again, sold to wine industry entrepreneur.
  • Corona launches private island resort in Colombia offering unlimited Corona beer.
  • Florida woman charged after allegedly stealing off-duty cop’s car and attacking him with a phone.

Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer

Craft Beer Republic: CraftBeerRepublic.com



There's a certain magic that happens when a great beer meets a good story, and that's the space where you'll find Craft Beer Republic. More than just a tasting notes rundown, this weekly conversation feels like pulling up a stool in a friendly taproom. Each episode, released every Wednesday, dives into the vibrant world of craft brewing with a genuine curiosity for what makes a pour memorable. You'll get a thoughtful breakdown of the latest releases and essential industry news, but the heart of the podcast lies in the conversations. The hosts regularly sit down with the brewers, innovators, and passionate characters who are shaping the landscape, uncovering the personal journeys and creative science behind your favorite labels. It’s for anyone who appreciates the craft, whether you're a seasoned enthusiast or just beginning to explore beyond the familiar. Tune in for a blend of analysis, humor, and community that celebrates not only the beverage in your glass but the culture and connection it fosters. This is a podcast built on the idea that every beer has a narrative waiting to be shared, making each listen a new discovery.
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TJ Maxx Beer Dreams [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:06
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Duration: 37:26
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Duration: 47:32
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The Most Overrated Beer Style [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:44
Your favorite craft beer podcast is back! This week we’re talking overrated beer styles and why IPAs caught stray bullets, a Milwaukee extra pale ale that Steve absolutely misunderstood, Olympic athletes apparently doing…
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Duration: 39:04
Grab a craft beer and join us. A listener calls in with a story about the worst beer he’s ever had, we debate whether Busch Light counts as a Wisconsin tumbleweed, and we learn a Scottish beer term that needs better PR.…
Ongoing Game Day Beer Research [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:43
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