Episodes
Aug. 17, 2021
Revenge of the Middle Child
It’s been a little bit since we hit you with a dad-centric episode, so we decided to tackle the dynamics between children in a family, specifically tales of middle children tired of their sibling’s shit. Come join Adam and Drew and special guest Bernie, co-host of the Bern Appetit and 3 Beers and …
Aug. 3, 2021
The Beer Olympics
Beering Ain’t Easy is celebrating 1 year as a podcast, and we’re bringing on not one but two guests to celebrate in the most epic way we know how - An Official Beer Olympics! We’ll each go toe-to-toe on games that most of us have not played since college - Beer Chug, Flip Cup, Beer Pong, and Darts…
July 20, 2021
Meet the Brewer Series: Nook Brewing Company
Welcome to the first ever Beering Ain’t Easy Podcast “Meet the Brewer” series featuring the Nook Brewing Company out of Broken Arrow, OK! You'll meet co-owner and head brewer Alex Foster, hear about their fantastic Terminal Velocity Dopplebock, and learn all about what it’s like to start up a sma…
July 6, 2021
Beer Vacations
In this episode, Adam comes back from his Gulf Shores, Alabama vacation with a beer run from - hold up - the Carolinas? We’ll try and figure out why and also talk about our favorite beer-related vacations of all time, our bucket list brewery trips, and strategize how to take an official Beering Ai…
June 22, 2021
Blind Tasting: Houston's Best Pilsner
The Beering Ain’t Easy blind tastings are back, and who better to celebrate it with than friend of the show Ryan! This time we stack up five Pilsners from the greater Houston area to see who wins the Crisby Boi crown! And if that’s not enough, we coach Ryan through the process of successfully tra…
June 8, 2021
Father's Day, Hurricanes, and CBD Beer
Father’s Day, Hurricanes, and CBD Beer, oh my! In this episode, we tackle all the tough topics: surviving Houston during Hurricane season, legalization of marijuana in Texas, cats on leashes, and which holiday is least appreciated between Mother’s and Father’s Day. And we get funky with our beer…
May 25, 2021
Adam's San Antonio Beer Adventure
In this episode, we catalogue Adam’s whirlwind beer tour of San Antonio breweries and drink some fantastic atypical beer styles! And if that isn’t enough, we discuss lawn maintenance, trying to be cool after kids, Pee Wee Herman, and more!
May 11, 2021
Kids Sports and Brash Beer
In this episode, we combine two topics that probably should never be combined again: Kids sports and one of our favorite breweries in the Houston area, the Brash Brewing Company. We’re going to talk at length about Brash, feature its aptly named “Biggest Motherf******” stout, and then catalogue o…
April 27, 2021
Gettin' Freaky With Martin House Brewing
Adam and Drew depart from their IPA lovefest and venture into the wild and wacky world of food-inspired beer, and Martin House Brewing in Fort Worth, Texas is definitely where you go when you want to scratch that itch. Come join us while we taste an array of Martin House food-inspired beers and di…
April 13, 2021
First Time Parent vs. Experienced Parent
Now that Drew’s back from the birth of his third daughter, Adam and Drew take the opportunity to reflect on the hilarious differences between being a first time parent and a third time parent. And let us tell you, the difference could not be greater… Plus Adam recaps his month long sabbatical fro…
March 30, 2021
What's Up with Non-Alcoholic Beers?
What is up with non-alcoholic beers? What’s the point? Does an NA IPA satisfy your IPA cravings? Did runners create this fad just to have one more thing to gloat about? Adam decided to take a month off drinking to train for a marathon, so we brought on an assortment of NA beers from the Athletic …
March 16, 2021
A Saint Paddy's Day Special
Come celebrate Saint Paddy’s day with Beering Ain’t Easy! We’ll pour green beers, blind taste test Irish Red Ales, showcase some bad Irish accents, crown a winner for the best beer bomb, and debate the tough economic decisions behind Tooth Fairy money for our kids’ teeth!
March 2, 2021
Battle of the Belgians
We’ve spent a lot of time on IPA’s and stouts on this show - now it’s time to switch it up a bit and bring on the Belgian beers! In this episode, we bring back friend of the show Michael to taste four different types of Belgians including a bizarre Eucalyptus tripel, crown the official beer of Neu…
Feb. 16, 2021
Testing Home Brew Kits and The Great Brewing Mishap
Adam and Drew take a stab at home brewing for the first time ever! Knowing our history, this should go off without a hitch right? Right??? In this episode we bring you two 1 Gallon Pale Ale Home Brew Kits - Northern Brewer vs. Brooklyn Brew Shop - in a showdown to determine which kit is best fo…
Feb. 2, 2021
Beer Etiquette: How to Win the Beer Game
Are you allowed to bring beer home that you brought over to your friend’s house? What about if you stored it temporarily in their fridge? Well, look no further, because Adam and Drew have answered all your questions and more by laying down the official rules of Beer Etiquette…and its loopholes.
Jan. 19, 2021
Origins: Iowa and the Quest for the Perfect Beer Temperature
Our second Origins episode has finally arrived! This time Adam takes us to his home state of Iowa to talk about the cold, the drinking traditions, and even a shout out to his high school prom date. And if that’s not enough, we’re doing another patented Beering Ain’t Easy beer experiment - tasting…
Jan. 5, 2021
Battle of the Best Low Cal IPA's
Has your New Year’s resolution come into direct conflict with your obsession with craft beer? Well, do we have a solution for you! Come join Adam and Drew for an epic 8 beer tournament battle to crown the winner for the best low cal IPA’s on the market, plus we’ll “weigh in” on Dry January and Ne…
Dec. 29, 2020
The Mysterious Beer Resale Market
Have you ever tried to order a special release beer from a brewery website and find it sold out in a matter of minutes? Well, that my friends, is due to the secondary beer market, a mysterious shadow organization thwarting local beer drinkers at every turn. Your favorite investigators Adam and Dr…
Dec. 22, 2020
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Beer!
It’s the most wonderful time in the year for drinking beer! In this episode, Adam and Drew highlight the ungracefulness of keeping the magic alive for their kids during Christmas, touch on out-of-hand Christmas parties, and discuss their favorite holiday beers of all time. We have a double-header…
Dec. 15, 2020
Craft or Crap?
We’re back at it again with another epic blind tasting with a new guest, friend of the show Michael! This time we’re going to see if we can differentiate between craft and mass produced Ambers, Pilsners, Brown Ales and Bocks, in other words “Craft or Crap.” Check out the episode notes and do try …
Dec. 8, 2020
The Best Beer Commercials of All Time
On this episode, we present to you the ultimate Beer Commercial Tournament Bracket! Come join us to hear eight of the best beer commercials of all time compete for bragging rights for top honors, and see if Adam’s desire to thwart Drew’s picks is enough to bust the bracket apart.
Dec. 1, 2020
The Ultimate Hazy IPA
Adam and Drew thoroughly discuss their man crush on SpindleTap Brewery and their world-class hazy IPA’s, and even broadcast live for the first time at the SpindleTap 5th Anniversary party! Featured beer: Haymaker Triple IPA.
Nov. 24, 2020
Thanksgiving Dinner Beer Pairings
Ever wondered what the best beer is for pairing with your Thanksgiving Dinner? Adam and Drew have done the homework for you by putting beers to the test for both the main course and dessert. Come join us for another delicious beer centric episode, with a few turkey frying mishap stories sprinkled…
Nov. 17, 2020
The Beers of Instagram
How do ‘hot chick’ beer influencers stay fit while knocking down so many high ABV beers? Do exotic beer photographers ice their beer on hikes, or do they shed the extra weight? In this episode we ask the tough questions, guide you through the world of beer Instagram, and make a pitch for a woef…