Brian and Ben are hitting the road talking with brewers and beer personalities from around the globe. You will also be treated to episodes of Let’s Talk Beer’s evil twin, Let’s Not Talk Beer, where we interview the same people about everything except beer. Crack open a cold one and enjoy.
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Join us for interviews and discussion with some of the best independent brewers and beer experts from around the world. We combine a mix of informative talks, brewery profiles, and roundtables that gather different brewers for a chat. The podcast releases a new episode every Thursday. Check out our YouTube channel (YouTube.com/beoirfest) or our website (BeoirFest.com) where you can see what sessions are taking place that you can join live.
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Two lifelong friends from Wisconsin make lists of things like music, TV, movies, sports, and popular culture. And they drink beer while doing it. Learn about a new beer each week as these Gen Xers discuss small town life in the 90’s.
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Alan Jackson & Jonas Bros walk into a bar...
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51:26Ben and Kurt drink a Sprecher Special Amber and talk about their favorite songs from Blues Traveler, Alan Jackson, Jonas Brothers, Cracker, and AC/DC. This episode was recorded in September 2024 and released in March 2025.De către bensoman1
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The guys drink an Oscar's Chocolate Oatmeal Stout from Sand Creek Brewing Company as they discuss historical figures they would have liked to have had a beer with.De către bensoman1
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Kurt and Ben talk Indiana musicians The Jackson 5, Janet Jackson, The Ataris, John Mellencamp, and Michael Jackson while they drink a Speed Castle from 3 Floyds.De către bensoman1
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Ben and Kurt have a Royal Rabbit Imperial Hazy IPA from Lakefront Brewery that is not yet available in stores, along with a Lil Buddy from Hopewell Brewing Company and talk about some ways that good movies started bad trends in films.De către bensoman1
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Ben and Kurt lose themselves in a Red Jacket Amber Ale from Keweenaw Brewing Company as they talk about their favorite songs from Michiganian musicians Stevie Wonder, Bob Segar, Iggie Pop, White Stripes, and EminemDe către bensoman1
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Tired of winter? We hope not! Ben and Kurt discuss winter songs as they drink one of their favorite beers: Snow Pilot from Point BreweryDe către bensoman1
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The Simpsons and Bob Uecker
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1:15:37The Simpsons... and Bob Uecker are discussed while enjoying The Nut House from Lion's Tail Brewing Company.De către bensoman1
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Badgers of the Silver Screen
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1:02:30Ben and Kurt talk about their favorite performances from five actors that were born in Wisconsin - Chris Farley. Willem Dafoe, Gene Wilder, Bradley Whitford, and Orson Wells - as they drink a New Glarus Gyrator.De către bensoman1
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The fellas discuss the latest class in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: Dave Matthews Band, Peter Frampton, Foreigner, Ozzy Osbourne, Cher, Kool and the Gang, Mary J. Blige, and A Tribe Called Quest. And they drank the most rock and roll beer they could find... in Kurt's refrigerator: 3 Floyds War Mullett. Awwwwwe Yeaaaaah!…
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Ben and Kurt draft the best cover songs that they can think of from Rock, Alternative, Hip Hop/R&B, Pop, and Country while drinking a thankfully not skunky Becks. Cheers!De către bensoman1
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Ben and Kurt down Grain Belt Premium as they talk about their favorite songs by Minnesota artists, Prince, Lizzo, The Hold Steady, Soul Asylum, and The Replacements.De către bensoman1
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Watch It Now! Cable and Streaming Animation
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1:09:20Ben and Kurt continue their series on animation when they have a Sweetwater 420 Extra Pale Ale and talk about animation available on cable and streaming services. Shows like South Park, Futurama, Big Mouth, and One Piece, to name a few, are discussed!De către bensoman1
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We're into the Christmas season, so Ben and Kurt enjoy a tall glass of Shove It by The Brewing Projekt and talk about how they really feel about Christmas songs.De către bensoman1
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Having a Beer with Disney Characters
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56:15Ben and Kurt drink a 3 Floyds Turbo Reaper IPA as they discuss which Disney characters they would like to have a beer with!De către bensoman1
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A Chat With Irish Brewing Pioneer Shane Long
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31:31In this episode, we sit down with Shane Long, a legend in Irish brewing and the founder of both Franciscan Well Brewery, one of Ireland’s first microbreweries, and the brand-new Changing Times Brewery in Dublin. Shane shares his incredible journey from entering the industry in the 1990s when “craft beer” wasn’t even a term, to building and selling …
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The Friendsgiving and Beer Tasting Episode
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57:33Ben and Kurt invite their wives Noel and Jennifer for a very special episode... to drink beer! Beers from Earth Rider, Potosi, Broken Bat, Hop & Barrel, O'so, and Stone Arch are sampled.De către bensoman1
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Introducing Culture and History: The London Beer Floods
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11:14This is a special episode containing and episode of a 2nd podcast I released. I'm lucky enough that, in addition to all the brewers, I've also managed to talk to beer historians, archaeologists, and those with insights into beers place in culture and history. But there are plenty of people who have published interesting documents but who I will nev…
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The Great 1990s Album Draft!
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1:06:49Ben and Kurt draft albums from the 1990s as they drink a Hazy Hero IPA from Revolution Brewing. All your favorite (rock) music is discussed!De către bensoman1
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Blessed are the Cheese Makers
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1:06:09It's the Wisconsin show! Ben and Kurt discuss their favorite songs from Wisconsin-connected bands: Bodeans, Garbage, Steve Miller Band, Violent Femmes, and Arrested Development as they drink Dive Beer Milwaukee Lager from Lakefront Brewery. Plus, a quiz on Wisconsin breweries!De către bensoman1
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Recorded in Oshkosh, it’s Saturday Night!
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1:16:51Saturday Night Live is turning 50, so Ben and Kurt have a Dirty Bastard from Founders and talk about their favorites from the long-running variety show's many eras. Then, a quiz on haunted houses to wrap up the spooky season.De către bensoman1
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What musicians would Ben and Kurt most like to have a beer with? Find out as they discuss it over Raspberry Peach Braaaaaaaains from Drekker Brewing Company.De către bensoman1
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Ben and Kurt discuss their favorite movies from action stars Bruce Willis, Chris Hemsworth, Harrison Ford, Sean Connery, and Tom Cruise while drinking a 3 Floyds Zombie Dust. KABOOM!De către bensoman1
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A Chat With Métaphore Beer Owner, Jiří Sládek
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1:11:01In this episode, I chat with Jiří Sládek, founder of Métaphore Beer, one of the most unique and thoughtful breweries in the Czech Republic. Jiří, who describes himself as an “esoteric beer artist,” shares his philosophy-driven approach to brewing, emphasizing authenticity, subtlety, and elegance. He discusses how Métaphore, though a small brewery w…
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You know what we hate??? These songs!!! You know what we don't hate??? Great Lakes Brewing Company Mexican Lager!!! You wanna know why??? You better listen to find out!!!De către bensoman1
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Let's talk about animation in Prime Time, baby! And we drink White Rascal from Avery Brewing Company! And we all get smarter and more handsome! Everyone wins!De către bensoman1
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High Life Lite is back!!!!!! And hear about our favorite songs from The Scorpions, Journey, Miley Cyrus, Bush, and ZZ Top.De către bensoman1
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Kurt and Ben have an O'so Infectious Groove as they celebrate their picks for the best one-hit-wonders of each decade!De către bensoman1
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Kurt and Ben talk movie franchises and pic their favorites while they enjoy a Samuel Adams Octoberfest.De către bensoman1
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Did you ever rush home after school to watch cartoons? We sure did! Let's have a beer and talk about everything from He-Man to Duck Tailes to The Anamaniacs!De către bensoman1
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Saturday Morning Memories
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1:04:37Remember when Saturday mornings were devoted to cartoons? Let's have a Sam Adams Summer Ale and talk about it! And Kurt quizzes Ben on beer drinking counties!De către bensoman1
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The Saviors Tour Concert Review - Green Day & Pumkins
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1:03:40Kurt and Ben saw the The Saviors Tour this weekend! How were Green Day, The Smashing Pumpkins, Rancid, and The Linda Lindas? Have a Busch Light Peach with us and find out!De către bensoman1
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E9: BTS on BTO and KDR drinks a Sun Beam (FS4)
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56:06Ben T Soman and Kurt D Reising talk about their favorite songs from Bachman-Turner Overdrive, The Offspring, Bryan Adams, Live, Nirvana, and Olivia Rodrigo.De către bensoman1
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Follow us on X (formerly Twitter)
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0:44Let's Have a Beer and Talk About It is on X (formerly Twitter). Follow us @lhabatai today!De către bensoman1
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A Chat With Postcard Brewing of Ireland
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43:45In this episode, I'm joined by Jonathan Spielberg, founder of Postcard Brewing Company in Dublin, Ireland. Jonathan, originally from New York, takes us through his journey from IT project management to becoming a key player in Ireland's craft beer scene. We delve into the challenges of transitioning from a hobbyist brewer to establishing a fully-fl…
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E8: Our Favorite Performance by 5 Actors. (A1)
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52:59What are our favorite roles from some of Hollywood's biggest stars! And Ben gives Kurt a terrible quiz while drinking a Soul Memory Black Lager.De către bensoman1
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E7: I have No Doubt that Guns N’ Roses would Dua Lipa. (FS4)
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52:47Favorite songs from Guns N' Roses, Dion, Rod Stewart, Dua Lipa, and No Doubt while drinking Warsteiner Brewers Gold. And a quiz on Major League Rugby.De către bensoman1
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Episode 6: Who is the Greatest American Band?
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1:00:16Who is the greatest band to ever come out of the US? Ben and Kurt discuss! Then Kurt is quizzed on the Northwoods League all they enjoy a Pete's Wheat from One Barrel Brewing Co.De către bensoman1
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Episode 5: Beck to the Boss and a Juicy Cloud (FS3)
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53:10Ben and Kurt discuss Bob Dylan, Beck, Madonna, Green Day, and Bruce Springsteen while riding a Juicy Cloud from Lion's Tail Brewery. Then Kurt quizzes Ben on the WNBA.De către bensoman1
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Episode 4: Superheros and the Top 10 band quiz
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Recreating A 3,000 Year Old Egyptian Beer in Utah
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48:28Beer was a fundamental part of life in Ancient Egypt. But what did it taste like? That's the sort of question most of would briefly ponder and then move on. Not Dylan McDonnell.He set about plans to recreate an ancient beer as accurately as possible. It turned out to be a 3 year project of deciphering ancient documents, finding ingredients that wer…
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Ben and Kurt talk about their favorite songs from Weezer, Taylor Swift, Pearl Jam, P!nk, and Oasis while drinking a Shiner Light Blonde.De către bensoman1
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Episode 2: Bands we’ll never see live
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44:54Ben & Kurt discuss bands that they'll never see live and why as they enjoy a delicious Warsteiner Dunkel.De către bensoman1
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What's The Real History of Lambic Beer?
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59:05Lambic is synonymous with Brussels. The usual story is that the spontaneously fermented beer has been brewed unchanged since medieval times, a remnant of how all beers were once brewed.The story is more interesting though.Beer Historian Roel Mulder from LostBeers.com joins me to explain how Lambic beers originated in the 18th century and how they w…
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Find out Ben and Kurt's favorite songs from Stone Temple Pilots, Beastie Boys, Foo Fighters, Cake, Brittany Spears, and Led Zeppelin as they drink Leinenkugel's Sunset Wheat.De către bensoman1
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Talking Fonio Beer And Burton Union Systems At Thornbridge Brewing.
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21:09Thornbridge Brewing in the UK are an award winning brewery that have a strong emphasis on tradition but like to take chances.They have recently linked with Brooklyn Brewery founder Garrett Oliver to brew a beer with Fonio. This is a staple grain crop in West Africa but it's not widely know outside of the area. It's hardy and grows in dry conditions…
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A Chat With Wild East, Brooklyn's Mixed Fermentation Brewery
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43:04Wild East was founded in 2019 by Brett Taylor, Tyler March and Lindsay Steen. Based in Brooklyn they have a focus (though by no means exclusive) on mixed fermentation and Brett-based beers. They started with 40 barrels and have since grown that by a further 100. As they say they themselves, they aim to push boundaries and open new doors for anyone …
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A Chat With Tom Standage, Author of A History Of The World in 6 Glasses
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53:36Looking at the history of the world through it's 6 favourite drinks might seem a bit unusual. But this lens throws light on changes in culture as well as power throughout the ages.Tom Standage, editor of The Economist, took this approach in his book "A History Of The World In 6 Glasses," in which he traces trends through the history of Beer, Wine, …
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A Chat With Elias Wicked Ales of Manila
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42:12It's a big claim to say any one brewery is the best in its country. But Elias Wicked Ales won the award as The Philippines best two years running at the Asian Beer Championship.Founded by Raoul Masangcay in 2019 Elias Wicked Ales gained prominence quickly. Raoul is the first beer sommelier in The Philippines and built his interest in, and knowledge…
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Vietnamese are among the top ten beer drinkers in the world. The country also has one of the most vibrant beer scenes in Asia. East West is one of the leading craft breweries in Vietnam. Based in Ho Chi Minh City they were founded by a multi-national team (hence the name) with the intention of building a world-class brewery.Their brewery and taproo…
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Bastet Brewing, Florida's Egypt-Inspired Brewery
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1:08:08Huston Lett and Tom Ross founded Bastet Brewing in Tampa Bay, Florida back in 2014 but didn't actually launch until 2019.Inspired by the ancient Egyptian brewing culture they chose the name Bastet after the god who was prevented from destroying mankind when she was fooled into getting drunk.With such a long view of brewing history both Tom and Hust…
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