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Episode 37: Whisk(e)y Basics
Today’s episode is about whiskey: we’ve talked a bit about our favorite distilled beverage on the show, so now it’s time to go over the whiskey basics.…
Episode 36: Stages of Beer Appreciation
This episode is about the stages of the craft beer life cycle–from Bud to IPAs to waiting in line for an imperial stout bottle release, the life cycle of a craft beer drink is always evolving.…
Episode 35: Whales
Today’s episode is about whale spotting, catching, poaching, stealing, squandering, profiteering, stressing, bitching, and even drinking. AJ keeps Jay's ranting at bay, while we cover just what about limited bottle releases drives us mental. Beers Revie
Episode 34: Ratings
From Beer Advocate, to Rate Beer, to Untappd, to Cigar Aficionado, Whisky Advocate, and even here at L&Y, ratings are all over the place. We discuss community reviewing behavior, and how scores compare. Beers reviewed: Heavy Seas The Greater Pumpkin, Main
Episode 33: Seasonal Beers
In today's episode we look at seasonal beers: what we enjoy, what we hate, and the controversy surrounding some of our favorite styles. Jay tries not to talk about NEBCO, and AJ keeps Jay on track. Beers reviewed: Big Eddy Uber Octoberfest, Southern Tier
Episode 32: Beer Tasting
This episode is about tasting beer: the why and how of truly tasting your beer. There is a big difference between enjoying a cold one, and tasting your beer for all its nuances. We have a nonchalant discussion about how we go about drinking the nectar of
Episode 31: Growlers
This episode is a lighthearted discussion about growlers: collecting, filling, loving, and perhaps even retiring them. We talk about our favorite styles, and our collecting habits. We wanted a more light-hearted episode after the previous Kickstarter epis
Episode 30: Kickstarter
In this episode, we discuss Kickstarter: Is it a great way to crowd fund your side projects, or a serious money raising tool for corporations? In light of recent events concerning one of the biggest craft breweries in the US, we discuss our opinions on th
Episode 29: Distilld
In this episode, we talk with the team from Distilld, a whisky app similar to Untappd, but catering to the Whisky community. We discuss some of the features of the app, the development cycle, and some future plans for the team. For more information on Dis