Beers and Beards

Beers and Beards

David McKinney & Gary Thomas

Episodes 179
Avg. Duration 1h 8m
Activity Moderate
Apple Rating 4.8 (18)
Since May 2020
Latest Episode Feb 2026

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Every 2 Weeks
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Episodic
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36%
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About This Podcast

Two guys who like fist fights, beer, bourbon and generally disagree with each other. Each week we try to review a new spirit or craft beer. We offer our insight to current events and generally anything that we find interesting.

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Episode 175: Allagash 'Tripel' and River Roots 'Ryeclops'

Feb 22, 2026 1h 10m

Sleep training kids and the male cold can be two challenging things to be doing while trying to be micro-influencers.This week we get back at it with some high octane drinks. David has the Belgian…

Episode 174: E. H. Taylor Single Barrel and Wolf’s Ridge 'Dire Wolf Yub Nub'

Jan 25, 2026 1h 22m

It's been cold out we hear. Will there ever be another Harry Potter phase? Will the Seahawks win the Super Bowl? Will be miss a week of recording this year? Who's to say, but the answers are all here…

Episode 173: Warped Wing - Barrel Aged Esther’s Li’l Secret Caramel Pecan Doppelbock

Jan 17, 2026 1h 14m

Aging isn't for the week. Gary doesn't drink this week because he's prepping for a colonoscopy. David has Warped Wing's "Barrel Aged Esther’s Li’l Secret Caramel Pecan Doppelbock". News, life…

Beers and Beards Podcast Episode 172: Old Fitzgerald Bottled in Bond & Rheingeist 'Truth Bomb'

Jan 07, 2026 1h 12m

New year, new us? Nah. David has retired from MMA journalism. Gary has a dog. Hipsters ruined bourbon and it turns out we both have bidets now. This episode includes a tasting of Rheingeist's higher…

Episode 171: Deschutes Kirkland Signature Helles-Style Lager

Apr 18, 2025 1h

We're back after a short break, and David drinks the Costco-exclusive Deschutes Kirkland Signature Helles-Style Lager.Kirkland Signature Helles-Style Lager is a recipe from the Oregon-based Deschutes…

Episode 170: Branch & Bone Tea For the Trillerman

Mar 12, 2025 1h 8m

We're back after a brief hiatus and this week David drinks Branch & Bone Tea For the Trillerman.Branch & Bone Tea For the Trillerman is a rustic Czech-inspired Pilsner featuring Czech hops…

Episode 169: Sierra Nevada Pale Ale & Piggyback

Feb 14, 2025 1h 19m

Hello. Flagship February is upon us. David is off the wagon and this show is off the rails as usual.David goes in on a standard selection that is the original Sierra Nevada Pale Ale. Gary goes with…

Episode 168: Go Brewing and Sunny D Vodka Seltzer

Jan 31, 2025 1h 9m

We are back this week and David finishes out Dry January with two offerings from Go Brewing while Gary falls in love with Sunny D Vodka Seltzer.David drinks Tropical IPA and The Story Double IPA from…

Episode 167: BERO Hazy IPA and Urban Artifact Astronaut Food

Jan 17, 2025 1h 1m

We keep things rolling along for Dry January, as David breaks out the BERO Hazy IPA while Gary goes to the other end of the alcohol spectrum with Urban Artifact Astronaut Food.BERO Hazy IPA, known as…

Episode 166: Second Sight Oak Eye and Heineken 0.0

Jan 10, 2025 1h 17m

We're back after the new year, and Gary breaks out Second Sight Oak Eye that David gave him, while David kicks off Dry January with Heineken 0.0.Second Sight Oak Eye is is handcrafted in ultra-small…

Episode 165: Flights Across America Author Joel Geier

Dec 13, 2024 1h 27m

Flights Across America author Joel Geier joins the Beers and Beards Podcast this week to discuss the upcoming release of his book which you can pre-order now.Of course we have to drink as well, and…

Episode 164: Woodford Reserve 121.2 & Wooden Cask Corruption

Nov 22, 2024 1h 14m

A full, fun episode this week. David drinks a selection from our friends Wooden Cask.. The dark and gorgeous Corruption hit the spot as the bourbon barrel aged stout looked as good as it taste.Gary…

Episode 163: Eagle Rare and Urban Artifact Pickle

Nov 01, 2024 1h 13m

In Episode 163 of the Beers and Beards Podcast, hosts Gary and David are back with a fun and spirited episode. Gary takes a sip of the Eagle Rare 10 Year Bourbon, a Party Source store pick, while Davi…

162: Old Forester Single Barrel and Boulevard Baltic Porter

Oct 25, 2024 1h 9m

We're back with Episode 162 and we preview Gary's upcoming retirement party while Gary cracks open his newly acquired Old Forester Single Barrel Barrel Proof while David enjoys Boulevard Barrel-Aged…

Beers and Beards Episode 161: Schlafly Pumpkin Ale

Oct 16, 2024 1h 9m

We're back this week for Episode 161 and David keeps his promise to drink a second pumpkin beer on the show as he breaks out Schlafly's Pumpkin Ale.Schlafly Pumpkin Ale is a seasonal offering from…

Beers and Beards Episode 160: Old Forester Statesman and Urban Artifact Jack

Sep 27, 2024 1h 15m

We're back with another episode, and this week Gary breaks out the Old Forester Statesman to celebrate his retirement while David comes through on his promise to drink pumpkin beers with Urban…

Beers and Beards Episode 159: Esoteric Oktoberfest

Sep 06, 2024 1h 8m

This week we chat about Oktoberfest, while David drinks Esoteric Oktoberfest. You'll be hearing a lot more about Oktoberfest from us in the next few weeks.Esoteric Oktoberfest is a 5.9% Festbier…

Beers and Beards Episode 158: Millpond Dunkes Bier

Aug 30, 2024 1h 10m

rman beer and upcoming Oktoberfest activities.Dunkes Bier is a German Style Pilsner made from the authentic, 188-years old, Schönberger family recipe from Millstadt’s Sister City, Gross-Bieberau,…

Beers and Beards Episode 157: Urban Roots Nothing is Certain

Jul 30, 2024 1h 5m

It's the end of July, so that means it's Oktoberfest season. But David isn't ready to drink one just yet, so he drinks Urban Roots Nothing is Certain, which he got from our new sponsor Beer Drop.…

Beers and Beards Episode 156 : SBS News & Broadview Brewing Covered In Chrome

Jul 19, 2024 1h 4m

This week Gary talks about his trip to Asheville, NC where he dodged every single brewery but found his way to a nuclear sunburn. No bourbon to try but huge news as he was selected for the Sazerac…

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