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Another Reason to Drink

Bill & Rick

67 episodes

1 week ago

Send us a text Sleigh bells are packed away, but the glasses are out, starting with Kringle Juice from Big Ditch Brewing—a hazy IPA that looks like Christmas and drinks like clean citrus and pine. We dig into the aroma, that first juicy hit, the subtle dryness as it warms, and why it stacks next to Elvis Juice without feeling like a clone. At 7% ABV and easygoing bitterness, it’s a quiet holiday hero for anyone who wants a festive can and a year-round flavor. The chat opens up from there. We...

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Send us a text Sleigh bells are packed away, but the glasses are out, starting with Kringle Juice from Big Ditch Brewing—a hazy IPA that looks like Christmas and drinks like clean citrus and pine. We dig into the aroma, that first juicy hit, the subtle dryness as it warms, and why it stacks next to Elvis Juice without feeling like a clone. At 7% ABV and easygoing bitterness, it’s a quiet holiday hero for anyone who wants a festive can and a year-round flavor. The chat opens up from there. We...

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Another Reason to Drink

Santa Brought IPA, Not Therapy, And We’re Fine

Send us a text Sleigh bells are packed away, but the glasses are out, starting with Kringle Juice from Big Ditch Brewing—a hazy IPA that looks like Christmas and drinks like clean citrus and pine. We dig into the aroma, that first juicy hit, the subtle dryness as it warms, and why it stacks next to Elvis Juice without feeling like a clone. At 7% ABV and easygoing bitterness, it’s a quiet holiday hero for anyone who wants a festive can and a year-round flavor. The chat opens up from there. We...

1 week ago

52 minutes

Another Reason to Drink

Two Stouts Walk Into An Office Party And Forget The Mint

Send us a text Two dark beers, one chaotic studio, and numbers we never thought we’d see. We kick things off with Abita’s Office Party, a holiday stout that keeps cocoa and caramel in balance without drowning the palate in sugar. The early sips are silky and clean, which sparks a conversation on why the “one-sip challenge” rarely tells the full story—and why the first quarter of a can is where a beer truly reveals itself. Then we unwrap a listener gift and tumble into a new party game that d...

2 weeks ago

45 minutes

Another Reason to Drink

Upgrading The Bar And The Gear

Send us a text New chairs, new angles, new energy—sometimes the best stories start with a messy studio and a cold can. We invite you into the room as we nudge tables, fix camera lines, and crack two beers that couldn’t be more different: a tart, jaw-tingling black raspberry fruit ale from Urban Artifact and a silky, balanced Peanut Butter Porter from Saugatuck Brewing. Both earn rare 10s from us, for very different reasons—one bright and berry-forward with sour vibes, the other smooth and cre...

3 weeks ago

52 minutes

Another Reason to Drink

Send us a text The night starts with a pour that looks like burnished copper and tastes like old-world craft: a Belgian imperial Christmas ale with caramel, marzipan, peach, and that signature Belgian yeast bite at 12% ABV. We talk through why it works—fermentation-driven spice, a dry finish that reins in sweetness, and the way a tulip glass unlocks aroma—before pulling back the curtain on our plan to bring cameras into the mix. Chairs were assembled, cables wrangled, and we share how we’ll k...

4 weeks ago

1 hour 10 minutes

Another Reason to Drink

Small-Town Moments Become Reasons To Drink

Send us a text The label promised berry jam; our glasses screamed butterscotch. We cracked open Great Lakes Brewing’s Cookie Exchange milk stout expecting a sweet, fruity holiday twist and instead found caramel, coffee, and a full-on Werther’s vibe. After a pre-show feast and one too many smoothie-style pours at a local favorite, we got honest about why pastry stouts can overwhelm a full palate and when a single dessert beer is the right move. Then we reset with Samuel Smith’s Winter Welcome ...

1 month ago

50 minutes

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When A Christmas Beer Bites Back

Send us a text Two holiday beers, one wild night. We crack open a chocolate peppermint bark stout that drinks like grown-up cocoa, then tackle an 11% cherry Belgian strong ale dressed up with a champagne cork—and yes, we found glass shards in two corks. That surprise detour turns into a quick safety PSA, an email to the brewery, and practical tips for opening corked beer bottles without bleeding on your bar towel. Once the adrenaline fades, we dig into tasting notes: how peppermint plays with...

1 month ago

1 hour 6 minutes

Another Reason to Drink

Making a Living

Send us a text A silky oatmeal cream pie stout that surprises with balance. An 11% tiramisu coffee stout that seduces with cocoa and espresso but leans sweet. And a brewery road story that proves awards can’t fix bad hospitality, while a friendly bar down the street can turn an average pint into a memorable night. That’s the ride we take as we crack open Whole Hog’s 8% Imperial Stout and Saunder’s OTTO brewed with Script Coffee, weighing keepers versus one-and-dones and where each beer truly ...

1 month ago

55 minutes

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Full Beaver Moon

Send us a text Two seasonal beers. One big question: cozy malt comfort or piney hop punch. We kicked off with Abita Pecan Ale, a Louisiana classic built on roasted pecans, pale malt, and caramel malt. The aroma brought nutty warmth, the palate leaned earthy and brown-ale smooth, and as it warmed we noticed a drier finish. It instantly conjured camping nights and flannel weather, and we landed on a confident eight for flavor, balance, and seasonal fit. Then we cracked Alesmith’s Yule Smith Do...

1 month ago

54 minutes

Another Reason to Drink

No Kids allowed

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2 months ago

58 minutes

Another Reason to Drink

Ai is fucking us all up.

Send us a text Fall tastes better when the first pour surprises you and the second one lingers. We kick off spooky season with a road trip to Dented Keg in Clearfield, PA, where river views meet a flight that actually teaches you something about the brewery’s range. The standout is a cherry-driven sour that nails the beginner’s balance—refreshing, not too tart, and clean enough to sip all night. We talk price shock on giant tots, why some pumpkins go “perfumey,” and how to spot the one you’ll...

2 months ago

53 minutes

Another Reason to Drink

Send us a text Pumpkin shelves are still full, so we went hunting for what’s actually worth drinking and wound up with two wildly different takes. First up: North High Carved Pumpkin, a smooth 7.5% ale with a holiday-leaning spice bill. The aroma says pumpkin patch, but the sip says clove, nutmeg, and cinnamon turned up past cozy and into Christmas. No alcohol burn, no syrupy sweetness, just a clean finish that makes it an easy nightcap, even if the pumpkin hides behind the spice rack. Then ...

2 months ago

56 minutes

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This Biscuit Tastes Like Foot (But We Kept Drinking)

Send us a text The night started simple—two brown ales, side by side—and turned into a full-on fall flavor map. We cracked Civil Rivalry’s First Down Brown and Alesmith’s English nut brown to see how cocoa, caramel, bitterness, and biscuit actually show up in the glass. One poured darker with a chocolate-forward core and a clean, bitter snap; the other drifted lighter, smoother, and bready, warming into hints of cocoa when served at the right temp. If you’ve ever wondered why “biscuit” gets t...

2 months ago

49 minutes

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I will just take the nuts please!

Send us a text Crisp nights, clinking steins, and the great Oktoberfest debate: does the same beer really taste that different on tap vs in a can? We put it to the test with two pours—a local Jamestown Oktoberfest and a Munich-brewed Helles—then dig into why carbonation, packaging, and freshness can swing a rating from a nine to a seven in a single pour. If you’ve ever brought home a favorite draft beer only to feel let down by the can, you’ll hear exactly what’s going on and how to shop smar...

3 months ago

57 minutes

Another Reason to Drink

Richter Scale's Bent Dick Confession Hour

Send us a text Fall beer season brings a perfect excuse to explore the spectrum of autumnal flavors, and we're diving headfirst into two distinctive brews that couldn't be more different yet equally impressive. The Brew Kettle's Pumpkin Drop Lager offers a refreshing take on the pumpkin beer formula. At 5% ABV, this Ohio-based brew delivers authentic pumpkin flavor without overwhelming your palate with excessive cinnamon—a common pitfall of seasonal offerings. We discuss how some breweries (...

3 months ago

53 minutes

Another Reason to Drink

Flag Pole Won't Move?

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3 months ago

54 minutes

Another Reason to Drink

Try not to FALL asleep!

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3 months ago

40 minutes

Another Reason to Drink

Send us a text Fall beer season has officially arrived, and we're celebrating with a deep dive into two exceptional seasonal brews that captured our attention. The Bent Run Amber Ale from Warren, PA packs a perfect balance of toffee notes and drinkability at 5.8% ABV, while Shiner's Oktoberfest delivers a surprisingly smooth experience that challenges our usual preference for pumpkin beers. Rick takes us on a culinary adventure, recounting his camping experiment with hot honey garlic scallop...

4 months ago

1 hour 2 minutes

Another Reason to Drink

I'm a good friend

Send us a text Remember that perfect summer day when everything tasted better? That's exactly what we captured in this episode when we cracked open a Blueberry Lemon Shandy from Saugatuck Brewing Company. This Michigan-made marvel transported us straight to flavor paradise with its authentic blueberry profile that had us reminiscing about childhood cereals and carefree summer days. Not too sweet, not artificial - just pure, refreshing blueberry goodness that earned our coveted perfect 10 rati...

4 months ago

52 minutes

Another Reason to Drink

Send us a text What happens when friends gather over specialty beers and start sharing unfiltered thoughts about everything from BBQ sauce experiments to golf adventures? This episode captures the authentic camaraderie that makes craft beer tasting so enjoyable. First up, we dive into Narragansett Lager, a Rhode Island classic dating back to 1890. At 5% ABV and just 12 IBU, this smooth, uniquely flavored beer earns high praise as an excellent "everyday drinker" that's perfect for those hot s...

4 months ago

54 minutes

Another Reason to Drink

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4 months ago

52 minutes