Can we all admit that Houston makes some damn good Pilsners? This week Ryan and Drew set up another spectacular blind tasting to crown Houston’s Best German Pilsner in an episode rife with controversy. Will Lil’ Snack from 11 Below hold onto its blind tasting crown, or will one of…
Welcome to Beering Ain't Easy! Come get to know hosts Adam and Drew and find out what the heck this podcast is all about. Crack one if you've got one and drink with us! Episode Notes: Featured Beer: Noble Haze, limited release Hazy IPA from Saint Arnold Brewery in Houston,…
Adam has his first experience with a fruited sour, and we reflect on all things "Hype", including...you guessed it... seltzers. Episode Notes: Featured Beer: SPILT Pineapple Mango Fruited Sour. Urban South HTX in Houston, TX Tasting Notes: Delicious in small doses, but hard to drink more than 8 ounces. More…
Drew and Adam reflect upon their craft beer missed opportunities when living on the West Coast, and debate when/if it is acceptable to change a beer rating on Untappd. Episode Notes: Featured Beer: Cosmic Omnibus. Hazy IPA collaboration between Alesmith and Modern Times breweries in San Diego, CA. Tasting Notes:…
From drive-by birthday parties to socially distanced happy hours, Drew and Adam explore the world of drinking beer during the Covid-19 quarantine - in one word, the Beerdemic. Episode Notes: Featured Beer: Experimental Amber with Coffee. Small batch crowler from BAKFISH in Pearland, TX. Tasting Notes: Nose is all coffee…
As a part of the first annual “Beer and Football” episode, Adam and Drew discuss football rivalries, football wagers, and ask the question that no one else thought to ask: What beer best represents your favorite player or team? Episode Notes: Featured Beer: Bicycle Pump from Peticolas Brewing Company in…
Adam and Drew explore the one topic where they actually have any semblance of credentials - being dads. This episode unlocks the secrets of how to live the craft beer lifestyle while still representing that dad life. And of course we’ll talk about the most “dad” topic possible - who’s…
Is it possible for dreams to come true? Well they did for Adam and Drew in Episode 9 of Beering Ain’t Easy. In this episode, we discuss beer tasting descriptors, brewery hype, telelearning, and of course tell the story of how Adam chased down one of the highest rated beers…
In this episode, Adam and Drew discuss the flight from the cities to the suburbs during the pandemic, and more importantly, warn you about what to expect when living that suburban life. We’ll cover beer selection (or lack thereof), home owners associations, yard of the month, and discuss the personality…
Have you ever wondered if your brewery biases influence how you rate a beer? Do you think you’d be able to identify your beer in a blind tasting lineup? Adam and Drew bring on their very first guest Ryan for a very special hop-forward blind beer tasting event to crown…
Our spooky number 13 episode just happens to fall on Halloween this year, and the least we can do is celebrate with our favorite Halloween stories and debate one of the most polarizing types of beers out there - the pumpkin ale. Come listen as Drew and Adam recount their…
It’s an election year, and you guessed it, things are going to get political around here. Adam and Drew talk about the politics that you care about most - the politics of beer. Come join us while we venture through the weirdest alcohol laws in the US, bask in the…
It’s Oktoberfest season, and Beering Ain’t Easy is bringing you an epic four beer Battle Royale: International vs. National vs. State vs. Local. Are Adam and Drew’s taste buds refined enough to tell the difference between the beers? Will they even be coherent? We’ll answer these questions, and bring also…
Have you wondered how the dynamics of a dual host podcast come together? Is it magic, or is it a bunch of bs that happens behind the mics? Well in episode 11 of Beering Ain’t Easy, we take you behind the scenes of our podcast and give you a sneak…
In the first of our podcast’s Origin series, we explore Drew’s home state of Arkansas in a most excellent fashion - a side by side tasting of Arkansas Bourbon Barrel Aged stouts with a “point of reference” using Founder’s Kentucky Breakfast Stout. In addition to a great beer lineup, we’ll…
In this episode, Adam and Drew ‘keep it professional’ by unprofessionally discussing at-work personas, epic virtual meeting fails, out-of-hand office parties, and most embarrassing professional moments. If that doesn’t draw you in, then this sugar bomb of a beer will - Black is Beautiful Imperial Double Pastry Stout by Parish…
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…
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…
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. Featured Beers: Haymaker. SpindleTap Brewery, Houston, TX. Triple IPA. 10% ABV. Other Favorite SpindleTap Beers…
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.…
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…
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 Christmas Ale…
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…
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…