Dry January? Never Heard of Her

Dry January? Never Heard of Her

Author: Craft Beer Republic January 15, 2025 Duration: 55:57

Welcome in, beer lovers! This episode is anything but dry—because Dry January isn't welcome here! Greg, Flex, and Erica dive headfirst into hilarious conversations about wild animal encounters, disastrous brewery closures, awkward first dates, and the struggles of finding the perfect gift. Plus, they break down the latest Booze News and share their honest (and sometimes questionable) beer reviews. It’s a sloppy, salty, and crunchy good time you won’t want to miss!

Beers We’re Drinking:


Greg kicks things off by firmly rejecting Dry January, while Erica proudly joins the anti-dry movement with her salty snacks. Erica shares stories about mountain lions casually roaming her neighborhood and teases an upcoming Alaskan cruise (with plans to challenge local drinking laws). Greg recounts the time he drunkenly chased a coyote in flip-flops, proving that liquid courage knows no bounds. Flex opens up about the struggle of holding in gas during the early days of dating—because nothing says romance like two-minute farts in the car. The crew also dives into the recent trend of brewery closures and debates the art of giving (and receiving) the perfect gift. Plus, Greg might have started a family revolution by boycotting holiday gift exchanges.

Booze News:

  • Cancer Warnings on Booze? The U.S. Surgeon General wants to slap cancer warnings on alcohol. Will that stop anyone? Yeah, right.
  • Stone vs. Molson Coors: Molson Coors loses its appeal and now owes Stone Brewing $56 million. Plus interest. Ouch.
  • Flex’s Mall Brewery is Blowing Up: Explorium Brewpub is taking over Good City Brewing, expanding beyond the mall and into Flex’s heart.
  • Harpoon + Smuttynose Merger: Two New England breweries join forces to create Barrel One Collective. Worst. Merger. Name. Ever.
  • Drunk Detective Frees Inmates: A hammered cop in Zambia accidentally frees 13 prisoners. Cheers to new beginnings?

Erica: NeckNosh.com

Instagram: @Neck_Nosh_LLC

Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beer

Craft Beer Republic: CraftBeerRepublic.com



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