Open a Tab, You Animals

Open a Tab, You Animals

Author: Craft Beer Republic June 25, 2025 Duration: 52:39

Welcome to the Show That’s More Dank Than Your Favorite Hop!

This week on Craft Beer Republic, Greg and Flex are feeling extra old, extra nostalgic, and just the right amount of buzzed. We're talking Muppets, dry grad parties (gross), and why opening a tab isn’t just polite—it’s efficient, damn it! Plus, Greg dabbles with a THC experiment, and Flex gets his mind changed mid-sip by a honey-drenched DIPA. Also, Psycho Bear emerges from hibernation with a voicemail challenge that includes horses, darts, and hopefully nothing that ends with Greg on a true crime podcast. It’s everything you love about Craft Beer Republic—good beers, big laughs, and even bigger opinions.

Beers We’re Drinking:

  • Greg is drinking Galaxy Traveling Scientist by Hop Butcher for the World — Dank nose, citrus tongue jobber, hazy surprise.
  • Flex is sipping Mosaic Cutting Tiles by Trillium — Dry finish, honeyed shock, peachy evolution.

Episode Highlights

Flex confesses his undying love for the Swedish Chef while Greg tries to remember what the hell an Erlenmeyer flask is. They bond over dry graduation parties (ew), share tales of teenage sneaking-around, and try to figure out why today’s kids aren’t drinking or hooking up. Greg recalls his teenage genius in evading a parental walk-in, and Flex nearly sheds a tear watching neighborhood kids play his old-school drinking game. And Greg does some dabbling with a THC cocktail. Also: seltzer-mosas are officially a thing (sorry, not sorry).

Booze News

  • Tilray strikes again! Red Hook’s brew lab goes dark in Seattle.
  • Ska Brewing Sold—But at Least It’s Not to the Suits This Time.
  • UA passenger rage-quits flight after not getting booze before takeoff.

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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