Leaf and Yeast

Leaf and Yeast


Latest Episodes

B Sides: CT Hops for Hope
August 16, 2015

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Episode 37: Whisk(e)y Basics
January 10, 2015

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
December 13, 2014

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
November 29, 2014

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
November 15, 2014

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
November 01, 2014

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
October 18, 2014

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
October 04, 2014

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
September 20, 2014

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
September 06, 2014

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