Are Wacky Beer Labels Killing Craft Beer?

In Episode 237, we're tasting a homebrew clone, debating conspiracy theories, and diving into the controversial world of craft beer marketing! The "What's on Tap" segment features a special experiment: LCL Geek's homebrewed "Barnfind" farmhouse ale—a clone of the highly-regarded New Glarus Spotted Cow! We compare the clone to the original to see if LCL Geek nailed the flavor profile. Plus, Doc sips a smooth White Peach Cider, while Rudeboy Kyle embraces the low-budget life with a "shutdown series" classic: Natural Ice. But the flavor journey doesn't stop there! Howard Blues brings back Pan's Mushroom Jerky, this time in Zesty Thai, sparking a heated—and hilarious—debate with Doc over the authenticity of its "organic Thai seasoning" and the use of cayenne pepper. Finally, we sink our teeth into a New York Times critique that calls for craft beer to ditch the wacky labels and the IPA "arms race." Does a silly name like "Purple Monkey Dishwasher" sell beer, or is it killing the industry? The crew is split!   Recorded 10.17.25 0:00 – Intro 5:33 – What’s on Tap? 15:40 – Weather, Hops and Octoberfest 27:19 - Wacky Beer Labels Killing Craft Beer 54:30 – Zesty Thai Mushroom Jerky Triggers Doc 1:00:45 – Dots Pretzels 1:05:32 – What’s on Tap? Round 2 1:13:53 – Labubu 1:16:12 – Cheap Plugs 1:22:13 – Final Thoughts https://streamlabs.com/beerbluesbs https://beerbluesbs.podbean.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@BeerBluesBS?sub_confirmation=1 https://open.spotify.com/show/1pnho1ZzuGgThbLpXbAs3t https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2Unmhz98iRYU97l18uJp99 https://www.twitch.tv/tuez13 https://www.youtube.com/@HowardsCaveofWonder?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.twitch.tv/krdneyewitnessweathernow 48:49 #BeerBluesAndBs #Podcast #TripleBBSPodcast #Podcast #ComedyPodcast #BeerPodcast #Brews #Laughs #BrewsAndLaughs #podcast #tripleb #Comedy #Beer #Blues #Bs #IPA #CraftBeer #BeerReview #WalkingChallenge #PickleBeer #SmoresBeer #BeerReview #SourAle #Comedy #PodcastLife #Homebrew #SpottedCow #CraftBeer #IPA #MushroomJerky #Pan'sMushroomJerky #WhatsOnTap #Whiskey #BeerReview