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Craft Beer Radio was once the go-to show for beer lovers eager to explore the world of craft beer. From 2005 to 2019, hosts Jeff and Greg delivered weekly interviews with brewers, reviews of new releases, and tips for enjoying your favorite brews. A staple on iPods and Zunes, the show mysteriously went silent in 2019. Years later, the truth emerged: the emotional toll of influencing the Hazy IPA Craze forced Jeff and Greg to confront the unintended consequences of their impact on the craft beer…

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A New York State of Pils

The hosts Jeff, Greg, and Shannon embark on a comprehensive Pilsner showdown, sampling five beers from their Adirondacks camping trip and one bonus Pilsner to round out the flight. Each beer is analyzed for aroma, flavor, and style accuracy, with lively discussion contrasting German, Czech, and hybrid interpretations. Highlights include brewery tales, improvised rankings, and a wild ale detour…

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CBR 535: Twenty-One Years of CBR

Jeff, Greg, and Shannon raise a glass for Craft Beer Radio’s 21st anniversary with a lineup from their international beer travels, reviewing saisons, Belgian triples, complex barrel-aged sours and quads, and ending with a show-stopping barleywine from Holy Mountain. Lively tasting notes, deep dives into funk and tartness, whiskey and cognac barrel impressions, and passionate rankings fuel the…

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CBR 534: The Second Law of CBR Realized

In episode 534 of Craft Beer Radio (April 25th, 2026), Jeff, Greg, and Shannon deliver a landmark tasting session of six diverse beers. They kick off with Allagash White and reminisce about witbiers before diving into Rising Tide's Harkness, Dancing Gnome's Hodson, Brasserie Thiriez's Vertemont (gin barrel-aged), Dust Blending's Figgy (lambic/Saison with fig leaves), and Bald Birds Brewing…

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CBR 533: Moon Tower Power: Shannon’s Seattle Shakedown

In this episode of Craft Beer Radio, hosts Jeff and Greg delve into a selection of beers from Black Raven Brewing, featuring the Moon Tower Lager and the Pilsner. They also explore the 21st Anniversary from East End Brewing, as well as the Hitchhiker Brewing's Mutiny American Pale Ale. With a lively discussion around beer reviews, ingredients, and even some light-hearted hiccup moments, this…

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CBR 532 Skunked Monks and Belgian Bangers

In this fun-packed episode of Craft Beer Radio, hosts Jeff and Greg dive into a selection of exciting beers sourced from their recent international beer explorations. From the refreshing nuances of La Petite Princesse from Jester King and Brasserie Terrier to the globally acclaimed Westveleteren 12, and a standout Cantillon Guza, our hosts explore the aromas, flavors, and even the occasional…

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CBR 531: The Best Laid Plans of Monks and Men

In this episode, the hosts share tales from their recent trip to Belgium, tasting unique beers from local breweries including St. Bernardus and Ales from Brewery Arden. They discuss flavor profiles, experiences at various breweries, and their personal beer rankings. The dynamic between the hosts adds humor and perspective to their beer exploration.

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CBR 530: Rustic Vibes & Imperial Sides

Jeff, Greg, and Shannon taste and review a tart Hill Farmstead Vera May, Fiddlehead's funky Landscape with Haystacks, an over-hopped Return Brewing Bounce Flash Hazy IPA, Dirty Couch's wild cherry sour, and local favorite Old Thunder Midnight Rain imperial stout—diving deep into tasting notes, wild ales, FMK rankings, brewery adventures, local improv, supermarket gambling, and lockpicking stories.

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CBR 529: Doe a Beer, a Von Trapp Beer

The crew (Jeff, Greg, Shannon) broadcast from a new studio, sampling a Von Trapp variety pack (Helles, Kolsch, Pilsner, Vienna Lager) and two Hitchhiker beers (No Explanation Czech Pale Lager and Barrel & Flow Fest collab Duck Sauce). They discuss beer styles, home renovations, surprise critters, air fryer conversions, Disney tunnels, hops, and the evolving taste of Mosaic hops, before ranking the…

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CBR 528: Mid

The hosts review six craft beers spanning Pilsners, lagers, farmhouse ales and golden strongs from Pittsburgh, Maine, North Carolina, Virginia and more. Alongside beer talk, they share updates on new homes, painful insect stories, pets, funny anecdotes, and discuss tech AI and GameChanger episodes. Rankings and a classic FMK close out the episode.

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CBR 527: 20th Anniversary of CBR

Episode 527 celebrates 20 years of Craft Beer Radio, revisiting classic beers from their first show, including Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPA, and Great Lakes Elliot Ness, as well as newer craft gems from Holy Mountain, 8th State, Oxbow, and Magnanimous. The hosts reflect on beer evolution, podcasting history, and share quirky updates, stories about knife skills, birds, and…

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