Take a Shelfie

Still feeling patriotic from the July 4th celebration, Matt and Jeff talk about the most American of styles: the American Lager and its light counterpart. For good measure, they add in Cream Ale, a refreshing cousin of your father's beer.

Sarah Erdlen, a Certified Cicerone living in Nebraska, joins the podcast to talk about the process of becoming a documented beer expert, female representation in the industry, and how to find your favorite beer.

Rich and Mengistu Koilor, founders of Philadelphia's first black-owned brewery (Two Locals Brewing Company) join the podcast to talk about representation in the beer industry and their journey to start a brewery and change the Philly beer scene so it more accurately fits what the city looks like.

Alex, the manager and head beer guru at Pinocchio's Beer Garden in Media, joins the show to talk about the decisions and discussions that go into getting beer on the shelves, and about how his job has changed during the pandemic.

Jeff rolls the dice — literally — to kick off a new series where the guys talk about a specific style of beer. This time around, it's saisons. Just in time for the warm weather1

With so many choices at the bottleshop, it's sometimes easy to overlook old standbys. So Matt and Jeff recall and recommend some of what they consider the most underrated and underappreciated beers and breweries out there.

What situations call for a beer, and what beers do they call for? Matt and Jeff try to line it all up.

Seven weeks into quarantine, Matt and Jeff reunite — virtually — to talk about what they miss about the bottle shop and build the imaginary shop of their dreams.

What legendary beers live up to the hype and which flop? Does regular access change your perception of quality? On the day that Pliny the Younger is released in their area, the guys talk about their experience with the elites.

How important is can design in guiding your beer choice? Is it important for a brewery to have a distinct style? Can a redesign lead to a falling out? Matt and Jeff discuss their favorite can art and talk about how it can lead you to — or sometimes away from — good beer.