Pints and Provisions

Craft Hype USA

Cheers Provisionists!  Evan, Mark, and Ryan explore both the deserved and non-deserved hype in craft beer today and why we need to just enjoy what we are drinking!  The conversation was sparked by discussing and sharing what our best beers of 2018 have been thus far and what the latest hype is in the craft beer industry.  We also get a little "meaty" talking about how we spent our Father's Days (mostly relaxing and smoking meat) and what we tried that really stood out over the past week.  There was even time for a little blind tasting - tune in to find out what it was!  

Pour Bros Craft Taproom

Pour Bros. Taproom is a one-of-a-kind craft beer experience located in Peoria Heights, IL.  We learn from Nate and Jason how this unique craft beer bar got started and where it's heading next.  It was the first in the state of Illinois to bring craft beer enthusiasts a pour-your-own tap wall allowing drinkers to sample from their exceptionally diverse menu of drafts.  Pour Bros. Taproom also attracts patrons by offering Saturday live music in their courtyard and have teamed up to offer a much anticipated locally sourced wood fired BBQ called Slow Hand Craft BBQ.  Listen in to learn more about why we will be spending more time here than we already do!  Cheers from P+P!!

Bearded Owl Brewing

Brewers Nick Babcock and PJ Hoehne of Bearded Owl Brewing sit down with us to talk about their evolution from homebrewing to running a successful craft brewery in the eager market of Peoria.  They aren’t shy to try new styles and push the envelope to get craft beer drinkers in central Illinois excited for what’s next.  Nick and PJ are looking to forge a new enthusiasm for craft beer locally and they talk about Bearded Owl’s future.  Listen in to this episode to learn all about this great new brewery plus celebrations of Dan’s birthday, Phish references and discussions of beer in gas stations. Cheers from P+P!!

The Wolfpack

It's great to have everyone together again...Evan, Ryan, and Mark talk to Dan while sampling and reviewing Flagler Village Brewery's Barrel Aged S'Mores Stout and More Brewing's Henna Batch #2 Cinnamon Babka.  Dan and Mark catch up with Ryan and Evan's time at Dark Lord Day and Ryan decides to suprise us with a blind taste test beer.  Cheers from P+P!!

Dark Lord Day 2018

Evan and Ryan take you through 3 Floyds Brewing Co.'s Dark Lord Day 2018.  First, along with their friends, they share some amazing beers on the eve of the festival with the highlight being Modern Times' Monster Tones.  They also talk about Prairie Artisan Ales' Prairie Dawgs program and sample some their members beers.  Then it's off to the festival on Saturday with highlights being the variants, the food, and the camaraderie between festival goers.  What was the overall favorite of the day?  Listen to find out!  Cheers from P+P!!

Brink Brewing Co.

We talk to John McGarry, Captain and Founder, of Brink Brewing Co. in Cinncinati, OH, on how the brewery got started and how their community focused vision made them one of the most interesting stories in craft beer.  John, along with his founding team of Sarah (his wife), Kelly (his brother), Mark (brother-in-law), and Andrew (long time family friend) have not only brought home well deserved hardware for their fantastic beers but built a brewery centered on the neighborhood of College Hill which has embraced them with open arms.  Listen in to John tell the story on how it all started with Brink while Mark and Evan sip on a few of their incredible offerings.

We Attempt Blind Tasting

Evan, Ryan, and Mark venture into new territory where we each take a turn with a blind tasting of beers we each brought.  Let's just say, we learned a lot about our palates!  Ryan also shares a very special bottle in celebration of his trip to Nashville which included a stop at Bearded Iris Brewing.  Mark fills us in on Idyll Hounds Brewing Co. and his trip to Florida and Evan discusses his trip to Austin, TX, and Jester King Brewery.  Mark also pulls out a french pressed beer for further confuse us!  Cheers from P+P!!

Don't call it a recap!

Dan and Evan sit down for another "fireside chat" and recap what's been going good on our beginnings of our podcast.  We get to tease Ryan and Mark since they weren't present to defend themselves and venture off topic about Dippin' Dots and becoming a Cicero..no, nope, no, don't say it!  We also look forward to what the next episodes have in store for us including many interviews with some our local obsessions!  Cheers everyone!!

All Things Coffee

Sara, owner of The Spot Coffee, invites us to her shop to talk about our favorite morning beverage.  She gives us insight on what makes her place so special and how it all started.  Also joining the conversation are brothers Tristan and Mitch from CxT Roasting Company where we get schooled on the process of roasting coffee beans.  Don't worry, we were able to enjoy plenty of coffee beers in the process and help bridge the divide between our two favorite liquids: beer and coffee.  Cheers and enjoy!!

How to Survive a Beer Festival

Dan and Evan discuss strategies and tips to make the best of your upcoming beer festival.  We sip on some newly available beers to our area from Old Nation Brewing Company while we help with the proper way to prepare and have an awesome time at the next beer event you attend.  Go to hoppedupnetwork.com to catch all of our episodes and other great podcasts about craft beer!  Also head to Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to keep up with our musings, cheers Provisionists!!