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John and Jake do an intro into what Brewluminati is all about while talking about the conspiracy theories that roped them into the wild world of picking apart the arguments of the nuttier folks on the deep end of the conspiracy pool. John breaks down how 9/11 totally altered his outlook on the news and how people react to disasters. Jake talks about the elusive Skunk Ape, his favorite hometown conspiracy - which he also wrote a book about! bit.ly/skunkapebook The guys split a a Wizards and Gargoyles from Stone Brewing that is a weird weird mix of coffee and IPA. Want a free sticker? Send us your address! thebrewluminati@gmail.com

Stout beer is delicious. But, where did this dark wonder coming from? How did it get started? Let's learn a little history! Stare at us on Instagram - It's Worth It, We Do Short Beer Reviews Over There: https://www.instagram.com/brewluminatipodcast/ Follow Us on Untappd! We don't know how to link you, but if you find us, it's awesome!

If you want to skip the beer, jump to 13:00 and find out how Our Electric Grid Will Fail This is Part Three of Three in our Infrastructure Series, and the big Brewluminati Series Finale! In today's episode John and Jake take a deep dive into just how fragile our electric grid has gotten and what kind of risks it puts the American people at. Buckle up, plug-in, and get ready to be electrocuted with the full knowledge of what's at stake here. But first, the beer! Jake returned to his roots and went full Florida Man with the Maximum Florida Imperial Berliner from Westbrook Brewing. John also returned to his roots and went old school NC with the Carolina Brewing Company Pale Ale. Stare at us on Instagram - It's Worth It, We Do Short Beer Reviews Over There: https://www.instagram.com/brewluminatipodcast/ Follow Us on Untappd! We don't know how to link you, but if you find us, it's awesome!

If you want to skip the beer, jump to 13:00 and keep an eye on the stores! How does stuff get to your stores? How much stuff do stores keep on hand? How much stuff are truckers hauling around? It's a carefully balanced system, and it's getting stressed the hell out pretty bad right now. What are the problems with our supply chain? How can our supply chain improve? Can it improve? Will there be toilet paper on teh shelves this week? Let's find out! This is Part Two of Three But first, the beer! Jake is chewing on a limited edition Cherry Sour concoction from Hi Wire and is going to give this whole experience a pass. John took one for the team and checked out a Blue Moon Honey Daze and he has some notes. Stare at us on Instagram - It's Worth It, We Do Short Beer Reviews Over There: https://www.instagram.com/brewluminatipodcast/ Follow Us on Untappd! We don't know how to link you, but if you find us, it's awesome!

If you want to skip the beer, jump to 12:00 and keep an eye on the skies! Something is happening in the stratosphere. Micro flecks of paint and nickel-sized chunks of metal are disabling satellites and there isn't much we can do about it. How did we get to this point? How much worse is it going to get? How will it affect us? This is Part One of Three But first, the beer! Jake is perched, mid-summer with Heist Brewery's Big Pick'n. John closes out the Wicked Weed Burst Trilogy with their Watermelon Dragon Fruit Burst. Stare at us on Instagram - It's Worth It, We Do Short Beer Reviews Over There: https://www.instagram.com/brewluminatipodcast/ Follow Us on Untappd! We don't know how to link you, but if you find us, it's awesome!

Something is stirring in the woods around Secaucus and bubbling to the top in Bridgewater. The New Jersey Devil is a story as old as the state itself, and it's been used to freak out kids since day one. John and Jake dive deep into the history of the Jersey Devil story. But first, the beer! Jake wonders just who the hell Wrightsville Beach think they are to declare themselves the new arbiters of Pale Ale when he samples the Sun Days Wrightsville Beach Pale Ale by Flying Machine Brewing Company. John goes from high to low when he samples the Hi-Pitch Mosaic IPA by Hi-Wire Brewing. If you want to skip the beer, jump to 18:00 and head down to the shore. Find us on Patreon for some special Behind the Scenes content and where we'll be launching our second weekly show later this summer: https://www.patreon.com/brewluminatipodcast Chat With Us on Discord! For Real, We're Always There Planning Episodes and Want to Chat About What You Think: https://discord.gg/3u7gXVuvvD Stare at us on Instagram - It's Worth It, We Do Short Beer Reviews Over There: https://www.instagram.com/brewluminatipodcast/ Follow Us on Untappd! We don't know how to link you, but if you find us, it's awesome! Want a free sticker? Send us your address!

George Soros. The Man, The Myth, The Legend. Who the hell is he really? For Republicans he's the guy who bankrolls everyone from Antifa to BLM. For Democrats he's the guy who bankrolls a ton of their local political races. Where is the line of reality in all of this? Is he a blood eating demon or just a rich dude who sympathizes with the left? Crack open a cold one and dive in! But first, the beer! Jake headed down south a bit to Deep River Brewery where he picked up a mind-blowing Pickletown Lager. It's everything he hoped and dreamed for! John once again finds himself in Asheville where he cracks open a Hi-Wire Low Pitch Juicy! See what he thinks compared to the Juicyness. If you want to skip the beer, jump to 16:00 and find out the truth about ole baggy eyes Soros. Find us on Patreon for some special Behind the Scenes content and where we'll be launching our second weekly show later this summer: https://www.patreon.com/brewluminatipodcast Chat With Us on Discord! For Real, We're Always There Planning Episodes and Want to Chat About What You Think: https://discord.gg/3u7gXVuvvD Stare at us on Instagram - It's Worth It, We Do Short Beer Reviews Over There: https://www.instagram.com/brewluminatipodcast/ Follow Us on Untappd! We don't know how to link you, but if you find us, it's awesome! Want a free sticker? Send us your address!

If you want to skip the beer, jump to 16:00 and learn all about how you can practice yourself from an accidental overdose. Billions of people around the globe take acetaminophen every week to feel relieve their aches and pains. But, what most of those people don't know is that acetaminophen is a very dangerous, and very available drug. Accidentally mixing with other drugs or a slight overdose could result in a very painful death. You'd think someone would've told the pharmaceutical companies by now ... right? But first, the beer! Jake took a stroll to Wilson, NC to visit Casita Brewing where he found an odd Double Bogey Dortmunder. It's a weird beer from a decent spot with a splash of history. John grabbed a Dogfish Head Sunday Feels which is an attempt to make a Voltron of brunch drinks and it just kind of turns into a citrusy free for all. Listen to Our First Episode Here: Ep1: The True Social Dilemma: A Mental Health Crisis - Part One https://youtu.be/8A1czE3BdXA Find us on Patreon for some special Behind the Scenes content and where we'll be launching our second weekly show later this summer: https://www.patreon.com/brewluminatipodcast Chat With Us on Discord! For Real, We're Always There Planning Episodes and Want to Chat About What You Think: https://discord.gg/3u7gXVuvvD Stare at us on Instagram - It's Worth It, We Do Short Beer Reviews Over There: https://www.instagram.com/brewluminatipodcast/ Follow Us on Untappd! We don't know how to link you, but if you find us, it's awesome! Want a free sticker? Send us your address!

Where did Hitler go after the end of the war? Some people say he blew his brains out, some say he fled to Argentina, but they're all probably wrong. Hitler definitely fled to the center of the earth to build an army of neglected Mole Children to one day rise again! But first, the beer! Jake is has stumbled upon the Double Barley Brewing Thrilla in Vanilla Imperial Porter from Smithfield NC, and it's alright. John on the other hand has struck out for new lands and found himself in Vermont tasting the Otter Creek Bonus Stage IPA and it's Game Over. If you want to skip the beer, jump to 16:00 and learn all about what lurks beneath the surface ... and how it's most likely Nazis. Listen to Our First Episode Here: Ep1: The True Social Dilemma: A Mental Health Crisis - Part One https://youtu.be/8A1czE3BdXA Find us on Patreon for some special Behind the Scenes content and where we'll be launching our second weekly show later this summer: https://www.patreon.com/brewluminatipodcast Chat With Us on Discord! For Real, We're Always There Planning Episodes and Want to Chat About What You Think: https://discord.gg/3u7gXVuvvD Stare at us on Instagram - It's Worth It, We Do Short Beer Reviews Over There: https://www.instagram.com/brewluminatipodcast/ Follow Us on Untappd! We don't know how to link you, but if you find us, it's awesome! Want a free sticker? Send us your address!

Beneath the asphalt in every major city lurks a deep, dark secret. For hundreds of years Hillary Clinton and the democrats have been hiding the truth beneath our feet ... or something ... But first, the beer! Jake is sampling Sweetwater's Trainwreck DIPA while John has been looking for answers in the Gizmo Brew Works NEIPA. If you want to skip the beer, jump to 16:00 and learn all about what lurks beneath the surface. Listen to Our First Episode Here: Ep1: The True Social Dilemma: A Mental Health Crisis - Part One https://youtu.be/8A1czE3BdXA Find us on Patreon for some special Behind the Scenes content and where we'll be launching our second weekly show later this summer: https://www.patreon.com/brewluminatipodcast Chat With Us on Discord! For Real, We're Always There Planning Episodes and Want to Chat About What You Think: https://discord.gg/3u7gXVuvvD Stare at us on Instagram - It's Worth It, We Do Short Beer Reviews Over There: https://www.instagram.com/brewluminatipodcast/ Follow Us on Untappd! We don't know how to link you, but if you find us, it's awesome! Want a free sticker? Send us your address!

John Titor came from the year 2036 to save us from Y2K. He had some very specific goals. First, get an incredibly rare IBM computer that not many people even knew existed. Second, send a fax to Art Bell, because he totally gets the whole time travel schtick. Third, meet up with his younger self in Tampa. And, finally, spend months answering questions on an internet forum for nerds. While we learned a lot from this man from the future, the real lesson was that time travel is really just the friends we make along the way. But first, the beer! Jake is sampling Deep River's Chocolate Cherry Cordial while John has doubled down with the Double Mind Haze from Firestone Walker. If you want to skip the beer, jump to 20:00 and learn all about how time travel is better done from a 1967 Corvette and not a DeLorean. Listen to Our First Episode Here: Ep1: The True Social Dilemma: A Mental Health Crisis - Part One https://youtu.be/8A1czE3BdXA Find us on Patreon for some special Behind the Scenes content and where we'll be launching our second weekly show later this summer: https://www.patreon.com/brewluminatipodcast Chat With Us on Discord! For Real, We're Always There Planning Episodes and Want to Chat About What You Think: https://discord.gg/3u7gXVuvvD Stare at us on Instagram - It's Worth It, We Do Short Beer Reviews Over There: https://www.instagram.com/brewluminatipodcast/ Follow Us on Untappd! We don't know how to link you, but if you find us, it's awesome! Want a free sticker? Send us your address!

Who was the mysterious Isdal Woman? Was she a super spy? Was she a vampire? Was she a modern female Van Helsing? Let's find out this week as John and Jake dive into a real world mystery that is still confusing modern researchers. But first, the beer! John and Jake enjoy a grand spread of beers on this episode. They start with two different beers from Charlotte's Triple C Brewery, the Baby Maker and the Rainbow Sherbet Fruited Sour, then round things off with a very timely Enjoy by 420 from Stone Brewing. Tune in for the reviews. If you want to skip the beer, jump to 18:00 and learn all about how you definitely live inside of a computer. Listen to Our First Episode Here: Ep1: The True Social Dilemma: A Mental Health Crisis - Part One https://youtu.be/8A1czE3BdXA Follow Us Wherever You Get Your Podcasts: https://redcircle.com/shows/brewluminatipodcast Chat With Us on Discord! For Real, We're Always There Planning Episodes and Want to Chat About What You Think: https://discord.gg/3u7gXVuvvD Stare at us on Instagram - It's Worth It, We Do Short Beer Reviews Over There: https://www.instagram.com/brewluminatipodcast/ Follow Us on Untappd! We don't know how to link you, but if you find us, it's awesome! Want a free sticker? Send us your address!

Do we live in a simulation? Is it like the matrix? Are we all just machine puppets? Is there any truth to it? Take a deep dive into the theories around why we're probably actually all stuck in a machine. But first, the beer! Jake is chasing the elusive Batsquatch by Rogue Brewing in Portland - 6.7% Citrus Hazy IPA and he forgot to tell you what he thinks about it. He thinks it's weird. But, he digs it. John is working it with the Do The Work Modern IPA by Trophy which comes in at a respectable 6.7% ABV, but still needs some work. If you want to skip the beer, jump to 15:00 and learn all about how you definitely live inside of a computer. Listen to Our First Episode Here: Ep1: The True Social Dilemma: A Mental Health Crisis - Part One https://youtu.be/8A1czE3BdXA Follow Us Wherever You Get Your Podcasts: https://redcircle.com/shows/brewluminatipodcast Chat With Us on Discord! For Real, We're Always There Planning Episodes and Want to Chat About What You Think: https://discord.gg/3u7gXVuvvD Stare at us on Instagram - It's Worth It, We Do Short Beer Reviews Over There: https://www.instagram.com/brewluminatipodcast/ Follow Us on Untappd! We don't know how to link you, but if you find us, it's awesome! Want a free sticker? Send us your address!

If you want to skip the beer, jump to 28:00 and learn all about how bodies may still be piling up wherever the Clintons go ... or are there? There's tales that go all the way back to the deep woods of Arkansas, and they get wilder and wilder the further back in time you go. Depending on who you ask the Clinton's have killed somewhere between zero and 500 people. Like all conspiracies there just might be a little truth in there, or is there? But first, the beer! John heads all the way to Boston to sample a Clown Shoes Tropical Blender IPA. Jake has gone over to Chautauqua County, NY to sample Southern Tier's Blackwater Series Nitro Coconut Truffle Imperial Milk Stout which is as good as its name is long. If you want to skip the beer, jump to 28:00 and learn all about how bodies may still be piling up wherever the Clintons go ... or are there? Listen to Our First Episode Here: Ep1: The True Social Dilemma: A Mental Health Crisis - Part One https://youtu.be/8A1czE3BdXA Follow Us Wherever You Get Your Podcasts: https://redcircle.com/shows/brewluminatipodcast Chat With Us on Discord! For Real, We're Always There Planning Episodes and Want to Chat About What You Think: https://discord.gg/3u7gXVuvvD Stare at us on Instagram - It's Worth It, We Do Short Beer Reviews Over There: https://www.instagram.com/brewluminatipodcast/ Follow Us on Untappd! We don't know how to link you, but if you find us, it's awesome! Want a free sticker? Send us your address!

What many people don’t know is that Qanon is not just one person who is some high ranking Dept of Energy leaker holding a Q-Clearance. Qanon is actually a team, according to Q posts, of no more than 10 people. Many think that Michael Flynn is part of that, and possibly Steve Bannon, and higher ups at the DoD. And, of course, Q+ is Donald J. Trump and he himself signed many Q drops -- that’s how the theory goes. But, who is the actual brains behind Team Q? Get ready, because this is going to blow your mind. But first, the beer! John and Jake dive deep into the Trader Joe’s Columbia Supremo Bourbon Barrel Stout which has as many words as numbers in its ABV. If you want to skip the beer, jump to 29:00 and learn all about traveling how an algorithm has conquered your life. Listen to Our First Episode Here: Ep1: The True Social Dilemma: A Mental Health Crisis - Part One https://youtu.be/8A1czE3BdXA Follow Us Wherever You Get Your Podcasts: https://redcircle.com/shows/brewluminatipodcast Chat With Us on Discord! For Real, We're Always There Planning Episodes and Want to Chat About What You Think: https://discord.gg/3u7gXVuvvD Stare at us on Instagram - It's Worth It, We Do Short Beer Reviews Over There: https://www.instagram.com/brewluminatipodcast/ Follow Us on Untappd! We don't know how to link you, but if you find us, it's awesome! Want a free sticker? Send us your address!

The Nazi Bell is one of the most fascinating oddities in the Nazi era. Was it a time machine? Was it zero point energy? Was it the ultimate weapon? Or was it a scam? Let's find out! But first, the beer! John and Jake both fall in love with the completely crushable Mind Haze IPA by Firestone Walker - don't sleep on this Cali beer. In this episode you will hear John say that Wickles Pickles are not better than all types of pickles. He would like to retract that statement and officially ask for a sponsorship from Wickles. If you want to skip the beer, jump to 21:00 and learn all about traveling to other dimensions with the SS. Listen to Our First Episode Here: Ep1: The True Social Dilemma: A Mental Health Crisis - Part One https://youtu.be/8A1czE3BdXA Follow Us Wherever You Get Your Podcasts: https://redcircle.com/shows/brewluminatipodcast Chat With Us on Discord! For Real, We're Always There Planning Episodes and Want to Chat About What You Think: https://discord.gg/3u7gXVuvvD Stare at us on Instagram - It's Worth It, We Do Short Beer Reviews Over There: https://www.instagram.com/brewluminatipodcast/ Follow Us on Untappd! We don't know how to link you, but if you find us, it's awesome! Want a free sticker? Send us your address!

Paul Dienach had a bit of a sleeping problem, He'd drop off in public all the time, except one day, he didn't wake up in his normal comfy chair. Paul Dienach woke up thousands of years in the future in Demolition Man world where everything is shiny and you can't cuss. He seeks out spiritual enlightenment and discovers some friends along the way. But first, the beer! John has gone back to Asheville to try Wicked Weed's Raspberry Starfruit Burst, the ugly cousin of the Cherry Key Lime Burst. Meanwhile, Jake hopped onto Hopfly to sample the very heavy FeatherWeight IPA which is thick and juicy and just right if you want to have to grab a burger before you drive home. Also, check out John and Jake on the Shed Time Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/shedtimepodcast/shedtime-s2e10-egyptians-weed-and-brewluminati If you want to skip the beer, jump to 26:00 and learn all about traveling to other dimensions. Listen to Our First Episode Here: Ep1: The True Social Dilemma: A Mental Health Crisis - Part One https://youtu.be/8A1czE3BdXA Follow Us Wherever You Get Your Podcasts: https://redcircle.com/shows/brewluminatipodcast Chat With Us on Discord! For Real, We're Always There Planning Episodes and Want to Chat About What You Think: https://discord.gg/3u7gXVuvvD Stare at us on Instagram - It's Worth It, We Do Short Beer Reviews Over There: https://www.instagram.com/brewluminatipodcast/ Follow Us on Untappd! We don't know how to link you, but if you find us, it's awesome! Want a free sticker? Send us your address!

GameStop is a wild ride. There's so much going on, and it's a very complex issue. John and Jake dive into what a Short Squeeze is and explain how hedge funs use them to screw people over. They also illustrate how GameStop is the gateway drug fueling full on stock market addictions that will only result in the rich getting richer and the poor loosing their money, again. But first, the beer! John is back on the Charlotte train with Sycamore's limited edition Zkittlez IPA that comes in at a tasty 7.3% Meanwhile, Jake has gone to the other side of Charlotte with Devine Barrel Brewing's It's a Double Rainbow weirdness! Also, check out John and Jake on the Shed Time Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/shedtimepodcast/shedtime-s2e10-egyptians-weed-and-brewluminati If you want to skip the beer, jump to 15:00 and learn all about how elites are stealing all your money. Listen to Our First Episode Here: Ep1: The True Social Dilemma: A Mental Health Crisis - Part One https://youtu.be/8A1czE3BdXA Follow Us Wherever You Get Your Podcasts: https://redcircle.com/shows/brewluminatipodcast Chat With Us on Discord! For Real, We're Always There Planning Episodes and Want to Chat About What You Think: https://discord.gg/3u7gXVuvvD Stare at us on Instagram - It's Worth It, We Do Short Beer Reviews Over There: https://www.instagram.com/brewluminatipodcast/ Check Us Out on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brewluminati Follow Us on Untappd! We don't know how to link you, but if you find us, it's awesome! Want a free sticker? Send us your address!

While Q followers maintain an image of constant success and winning in their public visage, the reality is a little different when you sneak into the backroom forums where they open up and speak frankly. Hold on tight because it's a sad, sad thing. But first, the beer! John has gone back to Asheville to try Highland Brewing's very popular Rising Haze IPA. Meanwhile, Jake is dipping into a quite tasty Darwin's Forehead from Fonta Flora in Nebo, NC. If you want to skip the beer, jump to 16:20 and get an inside look at just how all those Q followers on your facebook feed are really feeling. Listen to Our First Episode Here: Ep1: The True Social Dilemma: A Mental Health Crisis - Part One https://youtu.be/8A1czE3BdXA Follow Us Wherever You Get Your Podcasts: https://redcircle.com/shows/brewluminatipodcast Chat With Us on Discord! For Real, We're Always There Planning Episodes and Want to Chat About What You Think: https://discord.gg/3u7gXVuvvD Stare at us on Instagram - It's Worth It, We Do Short Beer Reviews Over There: https://www.instagram.com/brewluminatipodcast/ Check Us Out on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brewluminati Follow Us on Untappd! We don't know how to link you, but if you find us, it's awesome! Want a free sticker? Send us your address!

Q started posting in October of 2017, but the ideas held in place by the Qanon crowd are much older, more than a thousand years older. From the decries of blood libel to the Salem Witch Trials people vilified and persecuted others for believing different things than they did or acting differently. The latest round of Pizza and PedoGate are no different. Buckle up, slide on your tinfoil hat, and get ready for a history lesson. But first, the beer! John has a few words for Highland Brewery in Asheville, especially about their Daycation IPA and their whole aesthetic. Meanwhile, Jake is thoroughly enjoying his Threes Brewing Logical Conclusion, which came to him from Brooklyn via Pharmacy Bottle Shop in Cary, NC. If you want to skip the beer, jump to 20:35 and get yourself Q'd. Listen to Our First Episode Here: Ep1: The True Social Dilemma: A Mental Health Crisis - Part One https://youtu.be/8A1czE3BdXA Follow Us Wherever You Get Your Podcasts: https://redcircle.com/shows/brewluminatipodcast Chat With Us on Discord! For Real, We're Always There Planning Episodes and Want to Chat About What You Think: https://discord.gg/3u7gXVuvvD Stare at us on Instagram - It's Worth It, We Do Short Beer Reviews Over There: https://www.instagram.com/brewluminatipodcast/ Check Us Out on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brewluminati Follow Us on Untappd! We don't know how to link you, but if you find us, it's awesome! Want a free sticker? Send us your address!