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Please Don’t Fertilize the Beer

Please Don’t Fertilize the Beer

Author: Craft Beer Republic May 27, 2026 Duration: 51:08
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Welcome back, craft beer people. Greg and Flex are joined by Utah Brewers Guild Executive Director Steph, who walks straight into a conversation about urine-fertilized beer, exploding smoothie cans, and why craft beer forgot how to have fun for a while. The crew gets into the weird peak of Covid-era beer trends, Ohio’s deeply suspicious chili spaghetti situation, and the possible return of Anchor Brewing while Flex spends an alarming amount of time trying to figure out what people from Utah are called.

Beers We’re Drinking:

  1. Flex is drinking Big Time Cheesin from RAR Brewing and Everywhere, a colorful West Coast IPA with big label energy.
  2. Steph is drinking Rainforest Cafeteria from Ogden Beer Company and Melvin Brewing, a small-batch West Coast pilsner brewed for the mashup fest.
  3. Greg is drinking Liquid Candy from Tarantula Hill Brewing Company, a hazy IPA with tropical Costco confidence.

Steph joins the show and immediately has to sit through a full breakdown of good dick weather, including Flex ranking Nashville, Orlando, and Cincinnati like a man with field research. The crew gets into craft beer’s fun problem, why American Craft Beer Week barely made a sound, and whether the industry is finally crawling out of the overloaded smoothie-beer era. Flex gets stuck on Utah geography, BYU Cougars, actual cougars, and why Wisconsin has Badgers but apparently no badgers. Greg also finds out Google thinks Wisconsin is drunk, which feels less like a search result and more like a witness statement.

Booze News:

  1. Anchor Brewing edges closer to a comeback.
  2. Ohio wine shipping laws take a constitutional hit.
  3. Bauhaus Brew Labs closing after 12 years.
  4. New Jersey brings back a familiar taproom restriction architect.
  5. Miami drunk driver pulls gun on valet over parking sticker.

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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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