Mel & Amy do not pass the friendship test. But do you know who does...our favorite winter sports announcer (and David Cross impersonator), Jon Durney! We talk about the important work that IBT, Inc. is doing. And it's particularly important because it's Autism Awareness Month! 

What we're drinking:

• Cinn-A-ware Ale, Walnut River Brewing (Ale, 5.2%) 
• Hard Way IPA, Martin City (American IPA, 7.5%)
• Wick, Pathlight Brewing (Hazy IPA, 6.5%)
• Knuckle Duster, Pathlight Brewing (Cold IPA, 7%)

Want to partner with IBT for Autism Awareness Month? Or anytime during the year? Contact Jon at jondurney@ibt-inc.org. Check out their facebook here. 

Love music? Love beer? Love sci-fi? Well, we talk (and sing) about it all with our guests Sara Langworthy and Adam Reinwald from Beer Choir. We had so much fun with our guests that we went way overtime....and totally not sorry! Also, for the record, Amy lies about all her musical preferences...

What we're drinking:

• Black Ale, Bent Paddle Brewing Co. (Ale, 6.0%)
• Slice of Paradise, Pryes Brewing (Sour, 6.1%)
• Question 63, Brass Foundry Brewing (IPA, 6.2%)
• Furious, Surly Brewing (IPA, 6.7%)

Check out the Beer Choir website here: Beer Choir. Also make sure to check out Facebook and other platforms for local Beer Choir chapters! 

Beershits goes international! Amy and Mel share how they both lost their dignity in Paris. More importantly we're speaking with Amélie Tassin, a French national living in Edinburgh, Scotland. She is the founder of Beer Without Beards and the Women in Beer (WIB) Festival. She's making sure our beer-drinking-babes-in-arms across the pond are fighting the good fight!

Note: This interview was recorded in late February 2022. 

What we're drinking:

• Fruition Strawberry Crush, 71 Brewing (Hazy Sour, 7.4%)
• Scottish Ale, Belhaven Brewery (Scottish Ale, 5.2%)

Want to get linked up with Amélie? Find her on Twitter.  If you identify as female or non-binary you can request to join the Beer Without Beards group on Facebook. You can find out about the next WIB Festival on the website at Beers Without Beards (beerswobeards.com).

Our longest episode yet is with guest Rick Burkhardt. He is the creator of Indy Beer Week, author of the blog, Indy Beer Sleuth, and a retired police detective. Amy & Mel completely nerd out on true crime, get tips on how to conduct interrogations, and talk about beers from Indiana. 

What we're drinking:

• Brian Boru, 3 Floyds Brewing (Irish-Style Red Ale, 6.5%)
• GFJ, Sun King Brewing (American IPA, 7.7%)

Note: This interview was conducted in March 2021. Some information may be out of date. Topics discussed may be of a sensitive nature.

To get more information about Indy Beer Week or read Rick's blogs, head to www.indybeersleuth.com. 

Guys - we took a *bit* of a break! The delay in getting our podcasts out is inexcusable but we're hoping in 2023 we can make it up to our listeners!

In this episode we talk about Dry January, where in the world Amy & Mel were hiding in 2022, and goals for 2023. 

What we're drinking:

• Run Wild, Athletic Brewing Co. (IPA, Non-alcoholic)
• Flying Start, Boulevard Brewing Co. (IPA, Non-alcoholic)

Mel's longtime friend, Will Cook, joins us for a heavy metal and beer crossover! Will is Director of Heavy Metal Operations for Atlas Brew Works in Virginia and one of the hosts of the Metalheads Podcast. He and Mel may also have been cummed on by the same alien...

What we're drinking:

• Old Rasputin, North Coast Brewing Co. (Russian Imperial Stout, 9%)
• Silent Neighbor, Atlas Brew Works (Stout, 6.7%)

The Metalheads Podcast releases new episodes monthly. Check them out on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart or wherever you get your podcasts! 

Limitless Brewing in Lenexa, KS has already broken ground on their new taproom but we had a chance to speak to co-owner, Emily Mobley, during the planning stages. We also chatted about how Limitless got its start, Dolly Parton, and Human Resources!

What we're drinking:

• Short Skirt, Long Jacket - Limitless Brewing (Imperial Stout, 9%)
• Our Song - Limitless Brewing (Cream Ale, 5.6%)
• Working 9 to 5 - Limitless Brewing (Hazy IPA, 7%)
• Joco Juice - Limitless Brewing (NEIPA, 7%)

Visit their website to check out the new taproom, what's on tap and upcoming events! Interested in finding out more about KC Kansas Angels, visit their website. 

This is an old interview. I REPEAT. This interview was done in 2021. Even so, we think it's still awesome. 

Courtney talks to us about how she got started, what keeps her focused on the crazy amount of production Servaes Brewing does, and her awesome family. 

What we're drinking:

• Wings Have Fallen, Servaes Brewing Company (Session IPA, 5%)
• When They Are Nine, Servaes Brewing Company (Imperial IPA, 9%)
• Sweet Decadence - Breakfast, Servaes Brewing Company (Imperial Stout, 9%)

Wanna check out Servaes' latest tap list and their upcoming events? Check out their website.