Cöld Brüe Pödcast - Craft Beer Reviews & News
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We drink and review beer while dropping in pop culture references, music, movies, tv shows, sports, and all sorts of drunken shenanigans.
Episodes
- Tap That Takeover: Fuzzbot Brewing
Greg talks with Scott Searles, founder, owner, and brewer of Fuzzbot Brewing (Phoenix, AZ)). They talk about how Fuzzbot was born and eventually turned into a brewery. Also, about Scotts background and passions. Recorded at Tap That Downto…
- Shelfie Beers Ain't Nothing ta F' Wit
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Pariah Brewing (Baltimore, MD) and Firestone Walker Brewing (Paso Robles, CA). No Beer News this week. Instead Greg wants to play a game. How many Wu-Tang names do you know? For our C…
- Star Wars and Hulk Hogan
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review two beers from Firestone Walker Brewing Co. (Paso Robles, CA). In our Beer News, we talk about Sapporo Holding Limited (Tokyo, Japan) selling Stone Brewing (Escondido, CA) to Firestone Walker (P…
- World Beer Cup & Summer Blockblusters
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Mason Ale Works (San Diego, CA) and Firestone Walker (Paso Robles, CA). In our Beer News, Greg talks about the 2026 World Beer Cup and the winners of the five most entered categories.…
- Breweries are Temporary Wu-Tang is Forever
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Lagunitas Brewing Company (Petaluma, CA) and Firestone Walker Brewing Company (Paso Robles, CA). In our Beer News, we talk about Evil Genius Beer Company (Philadelphia, PA) buying 21s…
- Bear Poop Beer, Michelin Stars, & New Breweries
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from La Cumbre Brewing (Albuquerque, NM) and Firestone Walker Brewing (Paso Robles, AZ). In our Beer News, we talk about beer supposedly made from bear poop, and a Michelin Star-rated brew…
- Tap That Takeover: Johnson Brothers Maverick of Arizona
Greg talks with Alana Hanscome, sales rep for Johnsons Brother Maverick, distributor of wine, spirits, cider, and saké. The talk about craft beer, wine, spirits, and how they both got started in the fields they are passionate about. Record…
- The Gravel & Muffin Show
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from PHX Beer Co. (Phoenix, AZ) and Firestone Walker Brewing (Paso Roles, CA). In The Beer News, they discuss Firestone Walker buying Trumer Pils. They also talk about the otter beer colla…
- Crazy Mountain, Chuck Norris, Baseball, & Oscars
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Barebottle Brewing (San Francisco, CA) and Firestone Walker Brewing (Paso Robles, CA). In the Beer News, they discuss a new non-alcoholic beer called Crazy Mountain brought to the mar…
- Halfwood. No, Maple Acre.
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Barebottle Brewing (San Francisco, CA) and Firestone Walker Brewing (Paso Robles, CA). In the Beer News, they discuss the new joint venture by Half Acre Beer Co. (Chicago, IL) and Map…
- One Up, One Down
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic Drink and review beers (6:30) from Mikerphone Brewing (Elk Grove Village, IL) and Firestone Walker Brewing (Paso Robles, CA). In the Beer News (14:15), we discuss the latest in the downward spiral of Brewdog (Ab…
- Tap That Takeover - Desert Monks
Greg chats with Jason and Brittany Gilmore, owners of Desert Monks Brewing (Gilbert, AZ). They talk about beer (obvs), moving to Arizona, working for Desert Monks Brewing, and eventually buying it from the original owners. Their love for D…
- Darkness is (y-k)^2=4p(x-h)
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review Parabola 2020 & 2026 (3:00) from Firestone Walker Brewing (Paso Robles, CA). In the Beer News (14:20), they talk about the continuing saga of the Rogue Ales bankruptcy (Newport, OR) and the new…
- Georgia on my Mind, Innings Fest 2026
Greg drinks and reviews beer (1:17) from Tripping Animals Brewing (Doral, FL) In the Beer News (4:54), Greg talks about a beer law that dies in the Georgia state house. In Drunken Shenanigans (13:46), Greg talks about his busy weekend incl…
- Super Bowl Halftime Controversies
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review (2:47) beers from Fast Fashion (Seattle, WA) and Goose Island (Chicago, IL). In our Beer News (13:26), we discuss the sale and potential break up of Brewdog Brewing (Aberdeenshir, Scotland). For…
- Beer Bingo Olympics, Coaches Tease
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers (3:27) from Crooked Tooth Brewing (Tucson, AZ) and Spoetzl Brewing (Shiner, TX). In our Beer News (10:27), we chat about Laughing Monk's (San Francisco, CA) newest location in the South Ba…
- Tap That Take Over: Bone Haus Brewing
Greg talks with Kerry McLeland, head brewer of Bone Haus Brewing (Fountain Hills, AZ). They talk about how Kerry Started brewing beer, how he started at Bone Haus, some of the beers he likes to brew and drink, and finally end with sports.…
- Soon to Be Failing Cöld Brûe Podcast
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers (3:50) from Mikerphone Brewing (Elk Grove, IL) and Spoetzl Brewing (Shiner, TX). In our Beer News (13:12), we discuss the pros and cons of digging up he Most Interesting Man. We also talk…
- Copper State Beer Fest 2026 (feat. Phil Quitana, Dr. John, and Will Waltherson)
Greg had a booth at the 2026 Annual Copper State Beer Fest (Mesa, AZ) for the fifth year in a row. (In a row?) The first conversation (4:15) was with Phillip Quintana, owner of two beer & wine bars; Tap Savvy (Litchfield Park, AZ) and Tap…
- 6-7 Beer: Or How to Trick Gen Alpha into Saving Craft Beer
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drinking and review (3:13) beers from Lake Pleasant Brewing (Phoenix, AZ) and Firestone Walker Brewing (Paso Robles, CA). In our Beer News (12:44), we talk about why California non-alcoholic beer is getting bett…
- Damp January & Coaches Corner Update
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers (4:26) from New Belgium Brewing (Fort Collins, CO) and Spoetzel Brewing (Shiner, TX). In our Beer News (10:59), we talk about the cynical resilience on craft beer. And we talk about Damp J…
- Tip a 40 to 2025
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers (3:10) from Ridgeway Brewing (Oxfordshire, England) and Spoetzl Brewing (Shiner, TX). In our Beer News (11:06), we discuss AB-InBev's Megabrands' strategy for 2025 and into 2026. For our C…
- Tap That Takeover: San Tan Brewing
Greg talks with Alejandro, Head of Sales of San Tan Brewing (Chandler, AZ). They talk about how Alejandro got his start at San Tan Brewing and a server and worked his way up to Head of Sales. They discuss how the industry has changed and h…
- 7 Top Beer Stories 2025, Worst Christmas Movies
Greg and Sorcerer Chromaic drink and review (2:55) Bed Elf Winter's Ale from Ridgeway Brewing (Oxfordshire, England) In our Beer News (6:07), we talk about the Top 7 Beer News stories on 2025, according to Vine Pair. For our Cöld Brüe List…
- Tap That Takeover: AZ LOC ALE Beer Co.
Greg talks with Ted Golden, owner and operator of AZ LOC ALE Beer Co. He talks about how he started in the beer industry, his rise from a server to a brewery owner, his unique business model, and the future of Arizona craft beer. Recorded…
- Recappd & Karaoke Christmas
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review (3:44) Christmas beers from St. Bernardus (Poeringe, Vlaams Gewest Belgium) and Pizza Port (Carlsbad, CA). In our Beer News (10:13), Greg goes through the analytics from the Cöld Brüe Podcast Un…
- R.I.P. Meathead
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers (3:08) from Ridgeway Brewing (Oxfordshire, England) and Spoetzl Brewing (Shiner, TX). In our Beer News (13:30), we discuss AB In-Bev's plan to close three of its brewing facilities. For ou…
- I'm Dreaming of a Belgian Christmas, Coaches Corner Part 3
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review (3:18) a winter warmer from Delirium - Huyghe Brewery (Melle, Vlaams Gewest Belgium). In our Beer News (11:57), we discuss Brew Dog's latest gaffe regarding their latest advertisement. We also t…
- You Can't Spell Prairie Artisan Ales without Anal
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers (4:05) from Prairie Artisan Ales (Krebs, OK) and Deschutes Brewing (Bend, OR). In our Beer News (12:33), we have a story about the new packaging for Bourbon County Brand Stout, and another…
- Tap That Takeover: Front Pourch Brewing
Greg talks to Trevor from Front Pourch Brewing (Phoenix, AZ). Trevor talks about how he started brewing beer. They go into opening a brewery with his family and the pros and cons of doing so. Then they talk about the future of Front Pourch…
- Rogue Done, Coaches Corner 2
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review (3:59) beers from Samuel Smith (Tadcaster, North Yorkshire England) and Laughing Monk Brewing (San Francisco, CA). In the Beer News (13:45), they talk about Rogue Ales (Newport, OR) closing its…
- Time to Go Solo
Greg drinks solo a beer from Brewery Ommegang (Cooperstown, NY). In the Beer News, he discusses a slightly worse Fosters. Wait! Is that even possible? And he talks about the new hops for this season. In his Drunken Shenanigans, he talks ab…
- And the Winner is... (2025 Cöld Brüe Awards)
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review (4:25) Weihenstepahner's Festbier (Freising, Bayern, Germany) In the Beer News (8:47), we talk about putting ice in beer 25 years before Gen Z did it. And the breakdown of this years Utopias by…
- Tap That Takeover: Saddle Mountain Brewing
Greg talks with Anthony and Chad, head brewer and head of distribution, of Saddle Mountain Brewing (Goodyear, AZ). The talk about how they got started in craft beer, how they started at Saddle Mountain, their favorite beers, how they brew…
- Oktoberfest Beers & Haunted Houses
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers (5:59) from Sana Sana Cervercería (Phoenix, AZ) and Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. (Chico, CA). In the Beer News (14:02), Greg talks about several of the winning beers from this years Great Ame…
- AZ State Fair & Coaches Corner
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers (3:12) from Saddle Mountain Brewing (Goodyear, AZ) and Moonlight Brewing (Santa Rosa, CA). In our Beer News (6:34), they talk about the latest top selling beer in the US, the newest brewer…
- Bay Area Shenanigans
Greg drinks and reviews a barrel-aged seltzer from Catalyst Crafted Ales (Tempe, AZ). In our Beer News, Greg talk about Charlie Sheen's new N/A beer called Wild AF. Greg rates the barrel-aged seltzer on Untappd. Then he describes his trip…
- 2025 Pumpkin Beers
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Catalyst Crafted Ales (Tempe, AZ) and Southern Tier Brewing (Lakewood, NY) In our Beer News (7:25), we talk about Bell's Brewery's (Comstock, MI) 40th Anniversary and Del Cielo Brewin…
- Top Cali Breweries, Football, Vacation Drinks
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Catalyst Crafted Ales (Tempe, AZ) and Deschutes Brewing (Bend, OR). In our Beer News, we talk about the recent collaboration between Voodoo Ranger IPA and Borderlands 4 out now in spe…
- R.I.P. 21st Amendment
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Great Notion Brewing (Portland, OR) and Barebottle Brewing (San Francisco, CA). In our Beer News, we talk about the closure of 21st Amendment Brewing (San Francisco, CA). For our Cöld…
- 2025 NFL Predictions
Greg drinks solo this week, featuring a beer from Mortalis Brewing (Avon, NY). He goes over Sorcerer Chromatic and his picks for which teams will finish first and last in each division, which teams will take the playoff, and which teams wi…
- 49er Fantasy Draft
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic are joined by L.T. from the Fresno Faction. They drink and review beers from The Breuery (Placentia, CA), Rhinelander Brewing Company (Rhinelander, WI), and Alvarado Street Brewery (Monterey, CA). Greg, Sorcerer…
- Tüthe Fäiry
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from Paperback Brewing (Glendale, CA) and Firestone Walker (Paso Robles, CA). In our Beer News, we talk about the merger of PHX Beer Co. and Huss Brewing Co (10:10). We then go over this y…
- Big Hot Dog
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review (2:30) beers from Abomination Brewing (North Haven, CT) and Faction Brewing (1970's Lager). In our Beer News, we talk about forever chemicals discovered in St. Louis area beers (9:12), the five-…
- Tap That Takeover: Dragoon Brewing
Greg talks with Andy, marketing and sales for Dragon Brewing (Tucson, AZ). They talk about Andy's move to Arizona and journey through craft beer, who's going on at Dragoon Brewing, and some taproom only beers. They also tangent off into fo…
- Is Real American Beer Finished?
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review (2:29) beers from 8-Bit Aleworks (Avondale, AZ) and Alvarado Street Brewery (Monterey, CA). In our Beer News (8:19), our first store is about Hulk Hogan's Real American Beer. Now that he is dead…
- Ozzie, Hogan, and BCBS
Greg & Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review (2:57) beers from Brouwerij 3 Fonteinen (Beersel, Belgium) and Prairie Artisan Ales (Krebs, OK). In our Beer News (11:02), we talk about 1. Dogfish Head's 30th Anniversary beer 2. The annual Beer…
- Catalyst Crafted Ales: Double Take
Will Walthersen, head brewer of Catalyst Crafted Ales, talks with Greg about a new beer from Catalyst Crafted Ales called Double Take. It's an 8.2% ABV double dry hopped imperial hazy IPA with Citra, Mosaic, and Riwaka hops. It also has Ph…
- Is Beer Social Media Dead?
Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review (3:31) beers from Pueblo Vida Brewing (Tucson, AZ) and Drake's Brewing (San Leandro, CA). During our Beer News (9:19) we discuss if social media is dead concerning beer/brewery promotion. Or is…
- Tap That Takeover: Kitsune Brewing
Greg sits down and talks with Tyler & JJ, co-owners of Kitsune Brewing (Phoenix, AZ). Tyler and JJ talk about where they are from, how they got into brewing, how they started a brewery, what the future of the brewery holds, why they named…