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On this episode we're "Crackin' Open" the aptly named Kolsch from Kent Falls Brewing while going over our Top 5 episodes of 2022. What beers and other bevys made the cut? Did Mike and Elyse have any matching beers on their top 5? You'll just have to listen to find out! Cheers and Happy New Year!

This week we're crackin' open Frosted Sugar Cookie, an Imperial Ale from Southern Tier Brewing Company located in Lakewood, NY. STBC knocks another one out of the park with this dessert in a glass, so be sure to tune in and learn more about it! Cheers!

We're back, and this week we're crackin' open the 48th annual Christmas Ale from Anchor Brewing Company, which is located in San Francisco, CA. This special spiced ale clocks in at 7.2% ABV, but you'd never know because it's so smooth! Tune in to learn more about this year's iteration of Christmas Ale wherever you get your favorite podcasts. Cheers!

This week we're crackin' open Haunted House from Allagash Brewing Company out of Portland, Maine! Tune in as we talk about this deliciously spooky dark hoppy ale! Available wherever you get your favorite podcasts! Cheers!

On this episode, Mike & Elyse talk about some of the beers they encountered while staying at Universal Studios Orlando Resort. From the Hard Rock Hotel they were staying at to the parks, and Halloween Horror Nights 31! Find out which beers are still great, which beers have changed a little, and what's new at Universal Studios Orlando! Cheers!

This week we're crackin' open Harvest from Long Trail Brewing Company out of Bridgewater Corners, Vermont! Tune in as we talk about this delicious maple brown ale! Available wherever you get your favorite podcasts! Cheers!

This week we're crackin' open Makku from Sool, which is America's first craft makegeolli (Korean unfiltered rice beer)! Tune in for a quick history lesson before we crack these babies open. Available wherever you get your favorite podcasts! Cheers!

This week we're crackin' open Tricerahops from Reverie Brewing Company, located in Newtown, CT. This delicious third-anniversary NEIPA uses two hops never discussed on the show before. Available now wherever you get your favorite podcasts. Cheers!

This week we're crackin' open Oktoberfest from Left Hand Brewing Co, located in Longmont, CO. First, Mike teaches us about the history of Oktoberfest and then Elyse teaches us about this delicious and pretzely märzen-style beer. Available now wherever you get your favorite podcasts. Cheers!

This week we're crackin' open Crunchy Roll, a rice lager from Alvarium Brewing Company, located in New Britain, CT. Substitute Beerfessor Mike uncovers the history of a few different Japanese styles of brewing before we get to this delicious pint. Available now wherever you get your favorite podcasts. Cheers!

It's episode #150!! This week we're crackin' open Hop Lab #1: Idaho 7 from Ithaca Beer Co., located in Ithaca, NY. Tune in to hear more about this first installment in an experimental IPA series! Available now wherever you get your favorite podcasts. Cheers!

This week we're crackin' open Pulp Art, a hazy double IPA from Brooklyn Brewery located in Brooklyn, NY. This brew is has an interesting combination of Citra, Sultana, and Sabro hops, the later of the two we don't often see on this podcast. Tune in to find out more wherever you get your favorite podcasts! Cheers!

This week we're crackin' open Super Raspy, a sour ale from Sixpoint Brewery located in Brooklyn, NY. This brew is a puckering raspberry flavor that some might mistake for a gose? Tune in to find out more wherever you get your favorite podcasts! Cheers!

This week we're crackin' open Kickin' Knowledge, a delicious Salted Caramel Milkshake IPA from Barrier Brewing Co. in Oceanside, NY. Notes of coconut and vanilla mingle with the salted caramel flavors to create an ice cream in an IPA, never loosing itself too much into becoming a smoothie and always remembering it's hoppy roots. If this beer sounds familiar, it's because ages ago, we looked at the strawberry variant of this unique and tasty series of beers. Available now wherever you get your favorite podcasts! Cheers!

This week we're crackin' open Sup Man, a Session IPA from Nod Hill Brewery in Ridgefield, CT. This easy drinking beer is a session version and half the ABV of their mainstay double IPA, Super Mantis. Get it? Super Mantis, half the ABV/half the words? Sup Man? Tune in to this episode now to learn more about this delish IPA with Galaxy and Citra hops. Available now wherever you get your favorite podcasts! Cheers!

This week we're crackin' open Nagging Curiosity, a hoppy blonde ale from Marlowe Artisanal Ales brewing out of the 12 Percent Beer Project in North Haven, CT. Tune in to this episode now to learn more about this hoppy, refreshing, ale. Available now wherever you get your favorite podcasts! Cheers!

This week we're crackin' open Mango Smoovie, a tart ale from Dogfish Head Brewery from Milton, DE. Tune in to this episode now to learn more about this brew inspired by the fruit and yogurt based Indian drink, Lassi. Available now wherever you get your favorite podcasts! Cheers!

This week we're crackin' open Mischief, an American Belgo-Style Ale from The Bruery in Placentia, CA. Tune in to this episode now to learn more about this award-winning brew, available now wherever you get your favorite podcasts! Cheers!

This week we're crackin' open Density Matrix, a hazy double IPA using New Zealand hops from Barclay Brewing Co. which brews out of Twelve Percent Beer Project in North Haven, CT. Available wherever you get your favorite podcasts. Cheers!

This week we're crackin' open Afterglow IPA from Foundation Brewing located in Portland, ME. Tune in to learn more about this pineapple infused IPA...and also Mike's interest in a California Raisins prequel entitled "California Grapes." Available wherever you get your favorite podcasts. Cheers!