Drinking Socially - The Official Untappd Podcast

Greg Avola Seven Cities Tour Update We were able to grab a quick phone interview with Untappd Co-Founder Greg Avola We were able to grab a quick phone interview with Untappd Co-Founder, Greg Avola (Twitter/Untappd), and ask some questions about the upcoming Seven City Tour. Greg reflects on past events and discusses tour travel plans. Follow along on the adventure via Untappd’s social media channels (Twitter / Instagram / Facebook) or here. What We’re Drinking Blackberry Pineapple Triple Puffsicle by The Answer Fruit Beer 9% ABV Triple Marshmallow popsicle with Wild Blackberries, Pineapple and touch of vanilla Life and Limb by Dogfish Head Craft Brewery & Sierra Nevada Brewing Strong Ale - American 10.2% ABV Eight years after it was last seen, a blast from Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.’s past is set to return. That creation is Life and Limb 2019, a 10.2 percent ABV strong ale brewed with birch and maple syrup that is a collaboration between Sierra Nevada’s founder Ken Grossman and brewer Brian Grossman an

What We’re Drinking Beets Rhymes and Life by Fonta Flora Brewery Farmhouse Ale - Saison 6% ABV Local Beet Saison Ale Brewed w/ Beets Informal #1 by Fermentory Form Farmhouse Ale - Saison 7% ABV Barrel + Saison blend with must. Informal is a new series of one-off beers, focused on using our barrel stock in new ways. This version is a take on Saison de Coupage, the historical practice of blending old barrel aged beer into a young saison to hasten its’ maturity. Contributor: Corey on Untappd brought this one into the office after his trip to Philadelphia Sponsor Brandon and Jeremy from Untappd are hosting a webinar with GoDaddy Social tonight (8/28)! Click Here to listen in on using ways to use technology to enhance the customer experience Seven Cities Update The Race for #1 (or really the top 7) grows tight! We've got 3 days left to lock in the winners! Click here to see the current rankings. Beer News: This week we tackle a well worded Opinion article published by GrowlerMag.com and written by Simon Niels

What We’re Drinking Franny's Farmhouse by Bhramari Brewing Company Farmhouse IPA 5.5% ABV Farmhouse IPA Infused with Hemp, Idaho 7, & Comet Hops. Brewed in collaboration with Listerman Brewing Company, White Labs Yeast, & Franny's Farmacy.eks in more than 20lbs of hops in each of several freshly emptied red wine oak barrels. Happy to Donut by Wren House Brewing Company Stout - Double/Oatmeal 9% ABV Happy to Donut was a simple predictive text error (we talk about donuts a lot) that became an inspiration. We brewed a 9% Imperial Stout and then added over a pound per barrel of exceptional @tchochocolate cacao nibs from Ghana and a few of the fattest Madagascar vanilla beans we’ve seen. The result is a rich and decadent stout akin to a chocolate donut Stories From The Drinking Socially Facebook Group Jon references the recent growth in activity on the Group focusing on newcomers and a few #firstbeer stories Harrison's Beer News Harrison covers updates from the Brewers Association's Mid-Year Review inc

What We’re Drinking Tagboard 2018 by Black Project Spontaneous & Wild Ales American Wild Ale 5.5% ABV A blend of Lambic-inspired, coolship spontaneous beer, brewed in accordance with the Méthode Traditionnelle guidelines, aged for three years in neutral oak, then, combined with freshly picked Neomexicanus wet hops from Voss Farms in Arvada, Colorado. We further aged the beer for two weeks in more than 20lbs of hops in each of several freshly emptied red wine oak barrels. Endicott Estate Blend by American Solera Farmhouse Ale - Saison 6% ABV Farmhouse Ale Aged in Oak Barrels with Local Blackberries and Blueberries. Harrison's Beer Story This week Harrison speaks about the Kolsch, it's origins, and resurgence as a favorite among warm-weather drinkers. Sponsor Show off your love of Untappd. Check out our online store and pick up Untappd branded glassware, shirts, sweatshirts, hats, and more! Go to http://store.untappd.com and enter the coupon code “PODCAST” at checkout to get 20% off all orders Stories F

What We’re Drinking Blind Pig IPA by Russian River Brewing Company IPA 6.1% ABV Blind Pig IPA was originally brewed by Vinnie at Blind Pig Brewing Co. in Temecula CA. Inspired by the original Blind Pig IPA, this beer is loaded with hop character but only has 6.1% ABV Pliny The Elder by Russian River Brewing Company IPA - Double/Imperial 8% ABV A true leader in the hop-wars of the west coast, Pliny the Elder hits you over the head with hoppy bitterness and manages to smooth the rough edges out enough to become an enjoyable brew. Harrison's Brewery Story This week Harrison speaks about Kveik Yeast and how temperature affects different yeasts. Sponsor Show off your love of Untappd. Check out our online store and pick up Untappd branded glassware, shirts, sweatshirts, hats, and more! Go to http://store.untappd.com and enter the coupon code “PODCAST” at checkout to get 20% off all orders Stories From Drinking Socially Social Media Jon sheds some light on what's happening behind the curtain on the Drinking Soci

What We’re Drinking Cult Leader's Headdress by Edmund's Oast Brewing Company Grisette 4.5% ABV Collaboration beer with Salud Ceveceria. Tart saison that has been dry-hopped with: Centennial, Idaho 7, Cascade, Citra hops. Fermented with French Saison yeast, Champagne yeast, and Lactobacillus Juice Ministers by Kings Brewing Company IPA - New England 6.9% ABV Double Dry Hopped Hazy Ipa With Galaxy, Citra Cryo And El Dorado Hops. July 4th Kickoff We'll begin this episode with a quick conversation about July 4th, and how that relates to drinking beer. What's your July 4th Go-To? Let us know by joining the Facebook Group Here. Harrison's Brewery Story This time we talk about the 'Juicy IPA' is it a New England? Is it something new? Harrison talks about his first experience making one on accident. New Core Badges Click here for updates on the new core badges Click here to vote for the next badges Sponsor Show off your love of Untappd. Check out our online store and pick up Untappd branded glassware, shirts, s

What We’re Drinking Time is a Flat Circle by HenHouse Brewing Company IPA - American 6.8% ABV Mosaic & Huel Melon hops with Conan yeast. Double Cone by Alvarado Street Brewery IPA - Double / Imperial 8.5% ABV Introduction to Season 2 As we begin this new journey together we did what many people would do when sharing beers together. We checked in, we compared tasting notes, and we learned about each other. What's type of beer would you be? What's your first beer related memory? Whats your Go-to beer? What's your favorite part of the growth of Craft Beer as a culture? Harrison's Brewery Story This episode we get to hear a story about brewing an Eisbock that ends with a pickaxe. App Update Quick Rundown on new app features with some of our favorite updates highlighted. Sponsor Show off your love of Untappd. Check out our online store and pick up Untappd branded glassware, shirts, sweatshirts, hats, and more! Go to http://store.untappd.com and enter the coupon code “PODCAST” at checkout to get 20% off a

What We’re Drinking Candy Cap by Kent Falls Brewing Co. Stout - American 8% ABV Imperial stout brewed with maple bark and candy cap mushrooms Thanks to BeerWithShim for sending this our way! Anomaly by Monkish Brewing Co. Belgian Strong Dark Ale 8.5% ABV Tim's Departure & Show Hiatus We discuss Tim's decision to step away from the day to day at Untappd (more here) as well as the future of the show. Drinking Socially will be taking a small hiatus while we get a new set of hosts from within Untappd. Our goal is to get a fresh set of voices each year. Thank you all for sticking with us for the past 50 episodes! If you want to keep in touch find us here: Tim Untappd Twitter Instagram Kyle Untappd Twitter Instagram Listener Q&A We run through a variety of listener submitted questions. A Beer Beginner's Guide to Hops of the World California Road Trip Brewery List on Untappd Sponsor Show off your love of Untappd. Check out our online store and pick up Untappd branded glassware, shirts, sweatshirts, h

What We’re Drinking Eclipse - Four Roses Single Barrel (2011) by FiftyFifty Brewing Stout - American Imperial / Double 9.5% ABV Aged in Four Roses® Single Barrel Sponsored Badges Blushing Monk Is Back from Founders Brewing IPAs For Days from Southern Tier Another Legend Unfolds from New Holland Brewing Mix in a Long Trail from Long Trail Brewing All Souls Lager by Long Trail Homebrew Untappd Our friend John Holzer from the FourBrewers podcast joins us to talk about home brewing. Beer Articles INSIDE THE ARKANSAS MICROBREWERY MAKING BEER IN AL CAPONE’S FORMER DIGS Clean-Power Beer Takes Tuscany by Storm, and California Is Next Pepsi Is Launching The First Ever “Nitro Soda” That’s Made Like Beer Austin brewery’s new beer has had it up to here with electric scooters Sponsor Show off your love of Untappd. Check out our online store and pick up Untappd branded glassware, shirts, sweatshirts, hats, and more! Go to http://store.untappd.com and enter the coupon code “PODCAST” at checkout to get 20% off all orders

What We’re Drinking Ambar Ale from Ambar Cervejas Artesanais Brewed by Cervejaria Satélite Red Ale - American Amber / Red 5.5% ABV 30 IBU EVER KINGS by Cervejaria EverBrew Collaboration with Seven Kings Burgers & Beers IPA - Imperial / Double New England 8.5% ABV 80 IBU Huge thank you to listener Brian for sending this our way! Social Updates We have created dedicated social accounts for Drinking Socially so we can more easily communicate with our listeners! Twitter Facebook Instagram We also created a Facebook group for Drinking Socially you to discuss shows, suggest beers, and catch behind the scenes content. Style of the Week This week we switch things up and discuss the history of beer in Brazil. Beer Articles How Do You Say “Hoppy” in Arabic? The Brewer Creating Craft Beer Culture in Jordan THIS EUROPEAN COUNTRY DRINKS MORE BEER THAN ANYWHERE ELSE IN THE WORLD HOPEWELL BREWING LAUNCHES ‘LIL BUDDY’ 8 OZ CANS Sponsor Show off your love of Untappd. Check out our online store and pick up Untappd br

What We’re Drinking American Pale Ale by Toast Ale Pale Ale - American 5% ABV All profits go to charity to end food waste US distribution contract brewed with Captain Lawrence Brewing Company Under the Wire by Two Roads Brewing Company and Aslin Beer Company IPA - New England 5.5% ABV Brewed with Hallertau Blanc and Mandarina hops Thank you to Paul S. for sending these over to us. Check out his beer adventures on Instagram at @BeersWithShim. Social Updates We have created dedicated social accounts for Drinking Socially so we can more easily communicate with our listeners! Twitter Facebook Instagram We also created a Facebook group for Drinking Socially you to discuss shows, suggest beers, and catch behind the scenes content. Style of the Week This week we explore the happy accident that is the Wheatwine. https://vinepair.com/articles/best-wheat-wine-beer-guide/ https://learn.kegerator.com/wheatwine/ Untappd 3.4.0 Update Kyle runs through the updates in our latest Untappd release. You can find the full r

What We’re Drinking Pink Drink by Hi-Water Brewing Sour - Ale 4% ABV Saucin by Arrow Lodge Brewing Sour - Berliner Weisse 4.5% ABV Tart Wheat Ale with Cranberry and Cara Cara Orange Zest Social Updates We have created dedicated social accounts for Drinking Socially so we can more easily communicate with our listeners! Twitter Facebook Instagram We also created a Facebook group for Drinking Socially you to discuss shows, suggest beers, and catch behind the scenes content. Style of the Week This week we talk about the history of the Munich Helles. Source: AllAboutBeer.com Beer Articles Pizza Hut Expands Beer Delivery to Nearly 300 Stores Ahead of Super Bowl One of America's Best Craft Breweries is Making Boozy LaCroix Untappd Beverage Guidelines Why the Beer Stops Flowing When the Government Shuts Down Stephen Explains The Shutdown With Beer Sponsor Show off your love of Untappd. Check out our online store and pick up Untappd branded glassware, shirts, sweatshirts, hats, and more! Go to http://store.untap

What We’re Drinking Antithesis: Blue Kamikaze [cocktail variant] by Adroit Theory Sour - Gose 3.9% ABV Shoutout to Jerry H for sending this to us. Sweet Blend of Mixed Berries, Orange, Papaya, and Guava. Resilience Butte County Proud IPA by Sierra Nevada Brewing Co IPA - American 6.8% ABV 65 IBU Brewed to support the Camp Fire Relief Fund Style of the Week This week we talk about the history of the Hefeweizen. Homebrew Untappd Our friend John Holzer from the FourBrewers podcast joins us to talk about home brewing. Beer Articles No Flights Zone: How One Brewery Is Taking a Stand Against Trying Them All Oskar Blues Brewery Now Offering A Resealable Crowler #AskUntappd Have a question for us? Send it over using #AskUntappd on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram. Sponsor Show off your love of Untappd. Check out our online store and pick up Untappd branded glassware, shirts, sweatshirts, hats, and more! Go to http://store.untappd.com and enter the coupon code “PODCAST” at checkout to get 20% off all orders Conne

What We’re Drinking Tim’s Beer: Old Man Hattan by Firestone Walker Brewing Company Strong Ale - American 10.5% ABV This beer is a barrel-aged mashup of two classic drinks: the Old Fashioned & the Manhattan. Kyle's Beer: Welwyn Garden by Three Magnets Brewing Company Old Ale 8.5% ABV 2018 Year In Beer Head over to YearIn.Beer to see your top 5 beers, styles, breweries, and venues throughout 2018 as well as a number of other fun facts, including top rated styles, badges unlocked, and an interactive map of your check-ins. Plus, once you’re done you can share your stats with your friends!! Style of the Week This week we dive back into the bucket of Belgian beers, and take a look at the history of the Belgian Style Tripel. Beer Articles UnderCurrants series unveiled by Firestone Walker’s Barrelworks Purple Skittles taste completely different outside the US — and the American government is to blame Beer-brewing Trappist monks put faith in plants to reduce water waste #AskUntappd Have a question for us? Send

What We’re Drinking The Last Blockbuster by 10 Barrel Brewing Co. Dark Ale 5.7% ABV S1nist0r Black Ale, brewed “with nuances of red licorice” Cakewater by Barebottle Brewing Co Stout - Imperial Milk / Sweet 11.7% ABV 100 IBU Style of the Week We take a look at the difference between Winter Warmers and Winter Ales. Homebrew Untappd Our friend John Holzer from the FourBrewers podcast joins us to talk about home brewing. Sponsored Badges JanuQuenchy by Dogfish Head Bell’s Hopslam Release (2019) by Bell’s Brewery Beer City Brewsader (2019) by Experience Grand Rapids Beer Articles Rosé Cider Has Been Added to the Official USACM Cider Style Guidelines Full-strength beer coming to Colorado grocery stores, gas stations January 1 #AskUntappd Have a question for us? Send it over using #AskUntappd on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram. Sponsor Show off your love of Untappd. Check out our online store and pick up Untappd branded glassware, shirts, sweatshirts, hats, and more! Go to http://store.untappd.com and enter t

What We’re Drinking Tim's Beer: E Pluribus Lupulin No. VIII: Genius Loci by Gun Hill Brewing Company IPA - Imperial / Double 9.3% ABV Kyle's Beer: Pranqster by North Coast Brewing Company Belgian Strong Golden Ale 7.6% ABV Style of the Week We take a look at the history of the Belgian Golden Strong Ale, which surprisingly is barely approaching 100 years old. Beer Articles A Secretive New Brewery Aims to Disrupt Craft Beer's Social Order Brewers Association Board Agrees to Revise ‘Craft Brewer’ Definition The Denver Broncos' latest pickup: A Bud Light-pouring robot that delivers beers with the push of a button YUENGLING ROLLS OUT 1800S-ERA CANS, BOURBON BARREL-AGED BEER TO MARK 190TH ANNIVERSARY #AskUntappd Have a question for us? Send it over using #AskUntappd on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram. Sponsor Show off your love of Untappd. Check out our online store and pick up Untappd branded glassware, shirts, sweatshirts, hats, and more! Go to http://store.untappd.com and enter the coupon code “PODCAST” at c

What We’re Drinking Tim's Beer Delirium Noël / Christmas by Huyghe Brewery Winter Ale 10% ABV 20 IBU Kyle's Beer #FFFFFF by Culture Brewing Company IPA - White 7.2% ABV 50 IBU Resilience Butte County Proud IPA We have been working together with Sierra Nevada to offer a brand new badge in support of their Resilience IPA and Camp Fire Relief Fund support. Resilience Badge: https://blog.untappd.com/post/181204539871/resilience-butte-county-proud-ipa Details + Home Brew Recipe: https://sierranevada.com/resilience-butte-county-proud-ipa Beer Articles LG will show a ‘capsule-based craft beer’ machine at CES next month Ask Kate About Beer: I accidentally froze my beer. Is it ruined? ‘UNPRECEDENTED BOOM’ IN MICROBREWERIES SEES EU BEER PRODUCTION REACH 8-YEAR HIGH BREWERS ASSOCIATION CELEBRATES THE YEAR IN BEER #AskUntappd Have a question for us? Send it over using #AskUntappd on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram. Sponsor Show off your love of Untappd. Check out our online store and pick up Untappd branded glassware

What We’re Drinking Tim's Beer All Cats Are Gray In the Dark by Fat Orange Cat Brew Co. Stout - White 7.2% ABV 50 IBU Kyle's Beer Kitten Biscuit by Wilmington Brewing Company New England Style IPA Brewed with lactose 8.0% ABV http://blog.brewingwithbriess.com/understanding-carapils/ Style of the Week This week we dig a little deeper into White Stouts. Sponsored Badges Lagunitas Willettized Coffee Stout Bell’s Fireside Favorites Breckenridge Brewery Naughty List The Sweet Smell of Azacca Beer Articles KELLOGG’S TURNS LEFTOVER CORN FLAKES INTO BEER, EVERYONE WINS This California Bakery Is Making Bread Out Of Beer Meet the Brewery Who Makes Tree Beers #AskUntappd Have a question for us? Send it over using #AskUntappd on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram. Sponsor Show off your love of Untappd. Check out our online store and pick up Untappd branded glassware, shirts, sweatshirts, hats, and more! Go to http://store.untappd.com and enter the coupon code “PODCAST” at checkout to get 20% off all orders Connect Twit

What We’re Drinking Cavatica Stout by Fort George Brewery Stout - American 8.8% ABV 30 IBU The beer's name honors the brewer’s affinity with literary arachnids – specifically Charlotte A. Cavatica, the eight-legged character from E.B. Whites’ Charlotte’s Web. Style of the Week This week we learn about the origins of the term "Table Beer". Home Brew Tips With John Holzer Our friend John Holzer from the FourBrewers podcast will join us every other week to provide tips, tricks, and information for anyone interested in home brewing. Beer Articles THE PERFECT NON-HOLIDAY BEERS FOR THE HOLIDAYS Arby’s Sells a Miller High Life Beer Can Chicken Sandwich Houston bar owners launch a line of beer for dogs #AskUntappd Have a question for us? Send it over using #AskUntappd on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram. Sponsor Show off your love of Untappd. Check out our online store and pick up Untappd branded glassware, shirts, sweatshirts, hats, and more! Go to http://store.untappd.com and enter the coupon code “POD

What We’re Drinking Kyle's Beer Kentucky Breakfast Stout (KBS) (2018) Founders Brewing Co. Stout - American Imperial / Double 12.3% ABV 70 IBU Tim's "Beer": Brother's Brood Golden Road Brewing Mead - Braggot (Milk Porter Braggot) 7.5% ABV Style of the Week We discuss the origins of the beer/mead blend known at Braggot. Untappd 3.3.8 Release Kyle runs through some of the changes in our latest release. New barcode scanner with quicker recognition New Discover search box and scan button Translated push notifications Search within your badges See a full list of updates at untp.beer/338release Beer Articles The Best Beer To Pair With Every Stage Of Your Thanksgiving Meal Black Friday means beer for fans of Goose Island's bourbon barrel-aged stouts O’Doul’s new can is pure Instagram bait #AskUntappd Have a question for us? Send it over using #AskUntappd on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram. Sponsor Show off your love of Untappd. Check out our online store and pick up Untappd branded glassware, shirts,