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 break down Arkansas beer politics, touch on the growing craft beer scene in the state, and share a few memories from Drew’s early days.
Featured Bourbon Barrel Aged Stouts:
BDCS (2020). Ozark Beer Company, Rogers, AR. 10.2% ABV.
Lord God (2020). Flyway Brewing, Little Rock, AR. 10.1% ABV.
Nighty Night (2019). Lost Forty Brewing, Little Rock, AR. 11.5% ABV.
Kentucky Breakfast Stout (KBS). Founders Brewing Company, Grand Rapids, MI. 12% ABV.
The “Pre-game” Beer
Chicken and Dumplins. East Sixth Brewing Company, Little Rock, AR. Hazy IPA. 5.8% ABV.
Other Shout-Outs:
Lost Forty Brewing. Little Rock, AR - Winner of the best mid sized craft brewery at the Great American Beer Festival!
Fort Smith Brewing Company. Fort Smith, AR
Beer Geeks of Arkansas - Facebook group for Arkansas craft beer lovers
Harry Potter (lol)
On every episode, we rate beers on a scale from 0-5, 5 being the highest.
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