The Ales and Tales Podcast
Finding and reviewing good beer for all. It’s hard work, but somebody has to do it. Every beer must be thoroughly explored, examined, sipped and sampled; tested for our listeners’ enjoyment. Bad ones, we suffer through...so you don’t have to. The good ones?...well, that’s just a bonus!
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Episodes
Sunday Nov 29, 2020
Sunday Nov 29, 2020
So, there is a debate brewing: some say it's better chilled, some say it should be room temp. Everyone seems to say, it's worth checking out. Today we pontificate and compare in this review on the Yuengling brewery's partnership with Hershey's chocolate co. We dive into both cold and not, to give you the ultimate answers to life's important question. Check us out on instagram and facebook @thealesandtalespodcast to let us know which way YOU prefer!
Music Artist: https://twitter.com/joakimkarud
Wednesday Oct 28, 2020
Wednesday Oct 28, 2020
This episode is short and sweet....but the beer's name sure isn't! Take a deep breath before you read the name, and especially if you read the description on the can out loud. It's getting toward stout season, and this was a nice way to jump in. Check out the episode, find us on Instagram and Facebook @thealesandtalespodcast. Let us know if you've tried it and what YOU think.
Music Artist: https://twitter.com/joakimkarud
Thursday Oct 01, 2020
Thursday Oct 01, 2020
Today's review is a berry special brew! Founders Brewing Company's Blushing Monk is a Belgian-Style Ale fermented with pure raspberries. (what would be impure raspberries?) If you have friends that have trouble with the flavor of beer....this may be the answer. Check out the episode and let us know what you think. Find us on facebook and Instagram @thealesandtalespodcast
Music Artist: https://twitter.com/joakimkarud
Thursday Sep 10, 2020
Thursday Sep 10, 2020
This review features Maine Beer Company's flagship and first beer Peeper, as well as a follow up and staple with those in the know, Lunch. Great name for a beer..."Hey, I'm going to go get some Lunch..." Check out the episode, find us on Facebook and Instagram @thealesandtalespodcast and let us know what you think!
Music Artist: https://twitter.com/joakimkarud
Thursday Aug 20, 2020
Thursday Aug 20, 2020
Squash those concerns of pumpkin beer so early in the season....listen in and see if it's worth diving into the pumpkin patch in August! Today's review is of Blackstone Brewery Co.'s Pumpkin Ale. Check us out on Instagram @thealesandtalespodcast or on Facebook.
Music Artist: https://twitter.com/joakimkarud
Friday Jul 17, 2020
Friday Jul 17, 2020
Summer is the perfect time to think about cold beer from a cold place. Einstök comes in hot with a limited edition Arctic "Bilberry" flavored version of their white ale. This episode, we give both of them a try...check it out and DEFINITELY check out the commercial that Ben mentions. It's actually "Einstök: Face the Darkness." Great commercial. Also, please like and subscribe to the podcast to get updates, and let us know what you think. You can find us on Instagram @thealesandtalespodcast and Facebook as well.
Music Artist: https://twitter.com/joakimkarud
Tuesday Jun 23, 2020
Tuesday Jun 23, 2020
Corona can't hold us down! We finally are able to get back into the swig....I mean swing of things, and we're off to a great start with Good People Brewing Company's Muchacho! This is their Mexican style lager, bringing us into Summer....Listen on to see how it is! You can follow us on Instagram and facebook @thealesandtalespodcast to leave comments. Let us know your favorite summer lager.
Music Artist: https://twitter.com/joakimkarud
Monday Apr 13, 2020
Monday Apr 13, 2020
Tired of Corona? Yeah, that's a hard joke to resist. For this episode, we went south of the border (no not literally. Travel bans and all...) for a taste of lime and salt. Join us for this fun episode where we check out one of Modelo's unique Chelada offerings. Go grab one and let know what you think on our instagram or facebook page @thealesandtalespodcast. Salud!
Music Artist: https://twitter.com/joakimkarud
Wednesday Mar 25, 2020
Wednesday Mar 25, 2020
From BrewDog Brewery (owners of the first Beer Hotel...sounds interesting) comes the Punk IPA. It's can says a lot...but does the beer itself? Listen in to find out. Also, check out our facebook page or instagram page @thealesandtalespodcast to read the essay-sized description on the can.
Music Artist: https://twitter.com/joakimkarud
Monday Mar 16, 2020
Monday Mar 16, 2020
This episode features a confusing name. Is it a stout? Is it really white? Did it come from real dragons? Listen to find out. Dragon's Milk White Stout is a product of New Holland Brewing. Also, subscribe to the podcast, give us a rating (top marks preferably...), and check us out on Insta or Facebook @thealesandtalespodcast to see the can and to comment!
Music Artist: https://twitter.com/joakimkarud