EPISODE · Aug 8, 2025 · 22 MIN
Carl vs. IPAs
from Opie & Carl · host Gregg "Opie" Hughes
Let's check in with Carl in California as Opie, Vic Henley and Sherrod Small order another round at Gebhards. We will continue from Gebhards on the next episode.In this hop-fueled episode of the Opie & Carl podcast, Carl takes his IPA prejudice to the West Coast, facing off with Lagunitas beer expert Ben Perry in a virtual taste test. From the history of IPAs as a "transit beer" to uncovering surprising tobacco notes in a bold double IPA, Carl’s palate gets a workout. Will Ben convince this IPA skeptic to embrace the bitter side? Grab a cold one and join the debate as Carl’s opinions get poured out, shaken up, and maybe even changed. Cheers to beer nerds and bold flavors!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/opie-carl--6679362/support.
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Let's check in with Carl in California as Opie, Vic Henley and Sherrod Small order another round at Gebhards. We will continue from Gebhards on the next episode.In this hop-fueled episode of the Opie & Carl podcast, Carl takes his IPA prejudice to the West Coast, facing off with Lagunitas beer expert Ben Perry in a virtual taste test. From the history of IPAs as a "transit beer" to uncovering surprising tobacco notes in a bold double IPA, Carl’s palate gets a workout. Will Ben convince this IPA skeptic to embrace the bitter side? Grab a cold one and join the debate as Carl’s opinions get poured out, shaken up, and maybe even changed. Cheers to beer nerds and bold flavors!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/opie-carl--6679362/support.
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