Welcome to another episode of "What Are We Drinking About?" with your hosts Boogie & The BEERst (aka Jodi and Erik)

Today's show has us live on location at Clarksburg Cider, a new Cidery that has opened up in Lancaster, NY! They make some delicious ciders, have an amazing barrel-aging program and some really eats!

Listen in as we talk about the place and have Jonathan Rober, part-owner, and GM, talk to us about how the facility all came about!

Cheers!

In this episode, we talk about how it's back to school and we're doing our annual "2 Week No Drink".

While this is not a lifestyle change, lol...we like to take a brief time out after another fun and adventurous summer, filled with delicious libations. SOO we focused on some of the N/A beers that are out there.

We'll be back next week with an awesome episode based on a pretty cool theme!

Cheers

Today we’re drinking about, we’re going to enjoy some of Jodi’s stash beers as we’re working to clean out the beer fridge. 

Tonight’s lineup:

Evil Genius Company – New Phone, Who Dis?: ABV 6% | IBUs’ 17Caramel Macchiato Porter.

Your favorite espresso beverage has now become your favorite adult beverage! Brewed with American barley, caramel, and chocolate malt, and a touch of dark wheat. Gently hopped with American and German hops, and then infused with caramel and locally roasted La Colombe coffee. Full-bodied, smooth and robust, with notes of sweet caramel, mocha, and chocolate.

Spider Biter Co. – Love at First Bite: ABV 7% |IBUs’ N/A

Our seasonal porter is brewed with chocolate and raspberries making it reminiscent of a jelly ring. It will be Love at First Bite.

Pressure Drop - Faded Clauz: ABV 7.5% | IBUs’ 32

Notes of rich milk chocolate and cocoa with a super smooth and creamy finish.

Rusty Rail Brewing Co. – Fools Gold: ABV 8%  | IBUS’ 18

The promise of gold at the end of a rainbow continues to fascinate imaginations. While many deem this search to be foolish, our journey through a rainbow of ingredients resulted in a rare style of Hefeweizen which uniquely blends peanut butter and banana flavors. One sip and you’ll see why this brew is worth its weight in gold.

New Holland Brewing Co. – Dragon’s Milk “Reserve”: ABV 12.3% |30 IBUS’

Throughout the ages, Dragon’s Milk has been used as a term to describe potent ales and elixirs worth of celebration – a reward at the end of the journey. We are proud to be stewards of that ancient tradition today, hand-crafting each batch of Dragon’s Milk Bourbon Barrel-Aged Stout in Holland, Michigan. The best liquid in our house is now yours. Roasted malt delivers notes of coffee and chocolate married with sweet undertones of vanilla and oak from a three-month stay in bourbon barrels.

“What Are We Drinking About?”

w/ Jodi & Erik

May 13th, 2021

Todays Episode is extra special as we have a VERY special guest in the house…. Sara Bund!! For today, we’re going to be drinking about Gluten Free Beers! For those of you out there that love the taste of good craft beer, but due to having a gluten intolerance or Silica’s disease…fear not! The beers we’re showcasing this evening are here to save the day! So listen/watch in and learn about these delectable safe options for you!

Cheers!

Tonight’s line up:

Glutenberg Blond Ale: ABV 4.5% | IBUs 15

Glutenberg’s Blonde is the proud originator of the range, the pioneer of real good gluten-free beer. Airy and lemony, its golden colour reveals floral and slightly herbaceous notes, giving way to a dry and tasty finish. The brewery’s first official creation, it paved the way for success and continues to assert itself today as a thirsty beer that will charm all palates.

Gutenberg Blanche: ABV 5% | IBUs 13

This is a very unique interpretation of a classic style of Belgian inspiration. Traditionally brewed from wheat, the genre has been completely redesigned in the Glutenberg way in order to present a 100% gluten-free and 100% wheat-free beer, a real tour de force whose recipe only we have!

The Glutenberg White is distinguished by its composition of quinoa and amaranth which, while giving it a strong grainy profile, ensures a long-lasting taste. Soft and refreshing, with hints of coriander and curaçao, the White is the perfect nectar to quench your summer thirst.

Glutenberg Pale Ale: ABV 5.5% | IBUs 50

The American Pale Ale is Glutenberg’s first incursion in the universe of hoppy beers. A savoury concoction with citrusy notes, this beer perfectly showcases the brewery’s versatility. Its orange and grapefruit aromas softly temper the straight-up character of American hops by endowing it with a slight touch of bitterness. The result is a delectable, balanced, resinous and full-bodied beer.

Glutenberg Rousse Beer (Amber Ale): ABV 5% | IBUs 24

Proudly echoing English brown ales, the Glutenberg Red is renowned for its great complexity, both in its manufacture and in its taste. Brewed from two types of chestnuts, each requiring its own specific roasting method, this smooth beer with a hint of toasted nuts reveals a unique coffee and caramel taste. She stands out in all the charts, with good reason!

2020 *Canada’s Brewing Awards – Beer of the Year

Glutenberg Stout: ABV 5% |IBUs 40

Glutenberg’s Stout is distinguished by its opaque black colour, as well as by its powerful aromas of cocoa and roasted cereals.

Robust notes of espresso coffee, dark chocolate and ripe fruit conferred by the dark malt give it a pleasant length in the mouth that will not leave Stout lovers indifferent.

For this episode of “What Are We Drinking About”w/ Jodi & Erik! We’re celebrating Mother’s Day with some fun beverages and we’ll be live on location w/my mom!!

We'll be drinking about some craft cocktails and one with beer!

Cheers!

What Are We Drinking About- Cinco de Mayo

w/ Jodi & Erik

April 29, 2021

For today’s show, we’re going to be celebrating Cinco de Mayo!! This fun holiday helps unofficially launch the warmer weather and getting out and celebrating! 

The official meaning is this: The date is observed to commemorate the Mexican Army's victory over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla, on May 5, 1862, under the leadership of General Ignacio Zaragoza.

In the US, it's taken on a bigger flare is the celebrating Mexican-American culture. Cinco de May no generates beer sales on par with the Super Bowl!

Tonight’s lineup:

** Normally I don’t showcase large domestic brands (just craft) but for this holiday, we’ll make some exceptions!

Grupo Modelo - Corona: ABV 4.6% | IBUs 18

Corona Extra Mexican Light Lager is a crisp, clean, and well-balanced Cerveza with fruity-honey aromas and a touch of malt, making it a great tailgating beer, beach drink, or barbecue refreshment

Bohemia: ABV 5% | IBUs 9

This light Czech style Mexican pilsner (light Lager) is Golden, with light bitterness and a dry hop aroma.

Stone Brewing Company – Buenaveza salt & lime Lager: ABV 4.7% | IBUs 13

Brewer Ben Sheehan created this beer while working down at Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens – Liberty Station. Stone Buenaveza Salt & Lime Lager’s inspiration comes from Southern California, which is vibrantly influenced by our neighbors to the South. Stone Buenaveza Salt & Lime Lager is an excellent companion. It’s a thrillingly crisp, clean, refreshing Mexican-style lager that quenches thirsts while gratifying taste buds via lime and sea salt.

Cigar City Brewing Co – Margarita Gose:

We’ve taken our German-style Gose, an ancient style of low alcohol beer brewed with salt, and given it the beach bum treatment by adding orange peel and lime essence to create the perfect warm-weather ale.

Grupo Modelo - Cerveza Modelo Negra: ABV 5.4% | IBUs 16

Modelo Negra Mexican Beer is a lager beer with German roots, offering a rich taste with a light finish. Enjoy this Cerveza on its own or to brings out the flavors of Mexican dishes.

Welcome to “What Are We Drinking About”!! This show is unique and EXTRA special. We’re dedicating part to Earth Day - showcasing 3 breweries that are very earth-friendly/centric. The 2nd half in honor of the 5 anniversary of Prince’s death. Jodi is a passionate Prince fan and we thought it the right thing to do to pay our respects via some purpled themed & named beers!

Earth Day Beers:

These brewing companies are all known to be “Earth Friendly” and work to help play their part in taking care of Mother Earth…so we’re tipping our hats to them!

Sierra Nevada Brewing- Wanderland: ABV 7.5 | IBUs 25

Our brand new seasonal, packed with orchard-fresh flavor, is a Kolsch-style Nectarine Ale whose inspiration came from overseas. The idea for Wanderland began in late 2019 when our friends from the United Kingdom paid us a visit and helped collaborate on the beer.

One of the largest craft breweries in the country, Sierra Nevada is well known for its iconic Pale Ale. It should also be known for its love of the Earth. That’s because the Chico, California-based brewery gets all of its energy from solar power.

Anderson Valley Brewing Company- Briney Melon Gose: ABV 4.2% | IBUs 12

Born from our passion for experimentation, our Briney Melon Gose boasts a thirst-quenching tartness that is perfectly balanced by subtle watermelon flavors and aromas. Gentle additions of sea salt create a refreshing harmony between the acidity and fruity sweetness leading to the clean, dry finish

Hard to miss with their mascot the “beer” (a bear with deer antlers) Anderson Valley is committed to reusing water to help the California drought, donating healthy grains to local livestock, running on 40% solar power, and using recycled cans.

Great Lakes Brewing Company- Mexican Lager: ABV 5.4% | IBUs 20

This golden Mexican-Style Lager, brewed with real lime peel and purée and flaked corn for a crisp and refreshing getaway.

From the beginning, we've aspired to craft our beloved and award-winning beers in a socially and environmentally responsible way.  We know that we are not perfect, but through zero-waste initiatives, Water Stewardship, and Local Farming we strive to do the best we can.

Prince Beers:

Abita Brewing Co.- Purple Haze: ABV 4.2% | IBUs 13

Experience the magic of Purple Haze.® Clouds of real raspberries swirl in this tart and tantalizing lager inspired by the good spirits and dark mysteries of New Orleans. Brewed

with pilsner and wheat malts along with Vanguard hops, let the scent of berries in the hazy purple brew put a spell on you.

Delirium- Huyghe Brewery – Nocturnum: ABV 8.5% | IBUs 26

Delirium Nocturnum is a Strong Ale - Belgian Dark style beer brewed by Brouwerij Huyghe in Melle, Belgium.

Colour and sight: Dark brown-red. A compact white-yellow, stable and lacing head. Scent: Touches of caramel, mocha, and chocolate. Spices such as licorice and coriander are also present. Flavor: Initially, a very good mouthfeel of alcohol and softness. This is followed by an increasing bitterness, partially from the hop, but also from the roasted malt and chocolate malt. Towards the end a nice balance between bitterness, sour, and sweetness.

Steelbound Brewery & Distillery- Purple Reign: ABV 5% | IBUs 5

Purple Reign - our new fruited sour with strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries. 5% ABV gives it a light, crisp tart finish

“What Are We Drinking About”, w/ Erik & Jodi

Dingus Day Episode

04/08/2021

For today's show, we’re celebrating that Polish Holiday- Dyngus Day! We’re doing a Dingus Day episode! Celebrating that holiday and all that is polish in beer! Cheers With that being said we’re I’ve selected a selection of local and international Polish-styled beers!

Tonight’s selection:

Zywiec- Polish Pils: ABV 5.6 | IBUS 30

Taste is very much the same - sweet but naturally so, nice malty taste, no artificial flavors. Little hops but that's actually a benefit as it lets the malty sweetness shine.

Flying Bison Bison- Polonia Pils: ABV 4.8 | IBUs 30

Crisp Pilsner brewed with German Pilsner malt as well as Saaz, Hallertau and Lublin hops. Na zdrowie!  

Grolsch – Pislner: ABV 5.0% | IBUS 28

A traditional Polish styled Pilsner style beer with a big hoppy flavor and bite owing to dry hopping late in the brewing process. The zesty and fragrant hops make for a refreshingly dry finish and a slight sweet and sharp zing to the palate, which are best enjoyed with rich, creamy foods like pork sausage and mustard mash, quality fish and chips or cheese like Old Amsterdam, Edam or Brie. Grolsch is known to use a distinctively shaped bottle for its beer, known as de beugel or 'swingtop'

Zywiec- 1881 Porter: ABV 9.5% | IBU N/A

Zywiec Porter pours mahogany to black, letting no light in, with a thin tan head. The aroma is malty with a little molasses and a faint undertone of coffee that's nearly indistinguishable. It's a different tasting porter than most, especially when it's cold. At first it seems crisp, with a faint lagery yeast that's mostly masked by roasty malt. If you let it warm, it really opens up into a malty smooth porter with balanced molasses and dark roasty tones that play nicely on your tongue. It sits pretty heavy in your mouth and when warmer, you can get a boozy bite on the finish that's pretty pleasant. At 9.5%, it's nothing to scoff at, but the alcohol is hidden well especially when it's cold. If you're into porters, try this one out for the uniqueness of it, as they've been brewing this one from the same recipe since 1881.