Drinking for Two

Drinking for Two

Author: Craft Beer Republic March 4, 2026 Duration: 37:26

Welcome back to your favorite craft beer podcast. Flex gives up drinking for Lent, but Greg is making up for it. That leads to dirty soda experiments, Daytona Bike Week bar stories involving baby bird shots and hurricane slaps, and the phrase mack and scrote has entered the chat. We also get into bloated tap lists and wrap with Booze News packed with brewery buyouts and a DUI story that is medically impossible.

Beers We’re Drinking:

  1. Greg is drinking Million Dollar Hazy from Shelter Beer Company, a hazy IPA brewed with Mosaic, Citra, and Sabro hops.
  2. Flex is drinking a dirty soda made with Diet Coke and French vanilla coffee creamer.

A listener writes in about breweries running huge tap lists and we get into whether more options actually make things better or just harder to pick a beer. Flex shares stories from Daytona Bike Week including a baby bird shot and a hurricane shot that ends with water in the face and a full slap, which begs the question: which one would you take? A bar conversation introduces the term “mack and scrote” and it immediately becomes part of the show. Flex explains his Lent break from alcohol and the accidental discovery of dirty soda, which somehow leads to a conversation about sedation dentistry and extreme fear of the dentist.

Booze News:

  1. Tilray acquires BrewDog’s brand, brewery, and UK pubs for £33 million
  2. Drake’s Brewing and Figueroa Mountain launch the West Coast Craft venture
  3. Left Hand Collective adds Bootstrap Brewing
  4. Latitude Beverage expands with the House of Mason platform acquisition
  5. Monster’s alcohol sales drop and the company records a $53.7 million impairment
  6. Angel City Brewing announces April 30 closure
  7. Colorado driver arrested after being 12 times the limit!

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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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