Crazy Gnome Brewing’s Amaretto Amarillo Armadillo Non-Alcoholic Nut Brown Ale. A mouthful of a name. Our first of the non-alcoholic beers for Dry January….a personal struggle for me…Is it still beer?! Let us know if you’ve tried it and what you think. Also, help us spread the word by supporting, sharing, liking and subscribing! We welcome your support: find us on Patreon or find all links at www.thealesandtalespodcast.com. You can also follow us on Instagram and Facebook @thealesandtalespodcast. YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/4zfrS8rTkcc

Part of Yazoo Brewing’s “Embrace the Funk” series: Cranberry and cinnamon Deux Rouge, a Flanders Red ale with wild yeast aged in Merlot barrels from around 2015. Then closet-aged by Ben, and brought from his collection. Does it pay off to age some beers? Some say yes, some say no. This episode has all the emotions. Let us know if you’ve tried it and what you think. Also, help us spread the word by supporting, sharing, liking and subscribing! We welcome your support: find us on Patreon or find all links at www.thealesandtalespodcast.com. You can also follow us on Instagram and Facebook @thealesandtalespodcast

Whoa Bear!, an IPA collaboration from Fonta Flora and Trophy Brewing makes us ask the question…does a bear like beer? Well, yes, it turns out. Listen in to see how, and to find out if this beer for you. Let us know if you’ve tried it and what you think. Also, help us spread the word by supporting, sharing, liking and subscribing! We welcome your support: find us on Patreon or find all links at www.thealesandtalespodcast.com. You can also follow us on Instagram and Facebook @thealesandtalespodcast.

Pumpkin. Ah, the season of pumpkin flavored everything. Today we try Market Garden Brewery’s Franklin Castle Pumpkin Spice Ale. A Double IPA to be specific. This one split the group. Listen in to see if it’s for you, and let us know if you’ve tried it and what you think. Also, help us spread the word by supporting, sharing, liking and subscribing! We welcome your support: find us on Patreon or find all links at www.thealesandtalespodcast.com. You can also follow us on Instagram and Facebook @thealesandtalespodcast. YouTube link: https://youtu.be/ED9K1_Q63WM

Tis the season for Oktoberfest Beer! Festbier brewed by an authentically difficult to say German name (Störtebeker Brauspezialitaten, and Sierra Nevada, here for your Autumnal enjoyment. Also…some learnins about NC brewing companies. Listen in to see if it’s for you, and let us know if you’ve tried it and what you think. Also, help us spread the word by supporting, sharing, liking and subscribing! We welcome your support: find us on Patreon or find all links at www.thealesandtalespodcast.com. You can also follow us on Instagram and Facebook @thealesandtalespodcast. YouTube link https://youtu.be/-6bJJfRJNQA

Well this is very different! Makgeolli or “Sool” is a Korean Rice Brew. This one, flavored with coffee, brings sweet, milky smooth alcohol to the party. It’s drastically different than what we expected. You’ll get some interesting faces when people try it. Listen in to see if it’s for you, and let us know if you’ve tried it and what you think. Also, help us spread the word by supporting, sharing, liking and subscribing! We welcome your support: find us on Patreon or find all links at www.thealesandtalespodcast.com. You can also follow us on Instagram and Facebook @thealesandtalespodcast. YouTube link: https://youtu.be/XEsAFLw8MLc

From Asheville NC brewery Burial Beer, we have “Sturdy.” One of the simplest named beers from Burial (if you are familiar with their different offerings, you understand). Confusing imagery, and unique flavor profiles abound. Listen in to see if it’s for you, and let us know if you’ve tried it and what you think. Also, help us spread the word by supporting, sharing, liking and subscribing! We welcome your support: find us on Patreon or find all links at www.thealesandtalespodcast.com. You can also follow us on Instagram and Facebook @thealesandtalespodcast. YouTube link: https://youtu.be/T8I3ECmE83c

From local Nashville Brewers, Barrique Brewing and Blending, the Barrique Northumberland English Style Summer Ale comes swinging in for the end of Summer. Interesting fruit notes, clean, crisp, and yet slightly tart. Listen in to see if it’s for you, and let us know if you’ve tried it and what you think. Also, help us spread the word by supporting, sharing, liking and subscribing! We welcome your support: find us on Patreon or find all links at www.thealesandtalespodcast.com. You can also follow us on Instagram and Facebook @thealesandtalespodcast. YouTube link: https://youtu.be/fShHBLPcKEg