Flex's Mom Brewing Company

This week on Craft Beer Republic, Greg and Flex are back at it with a special guest—Steph, a.k.a. Miss Tipsy Socks, who brings her signature blend of wit and beer knowledge. They kick off the episode with plenty of laughs, roasting each other over everything from intros to Steph's surprisingly small desk. But it's not all jokes—they dive into Steph's new role as the Executive Director of the Utah Brewers Guild, discuss the quirks of Utah’s beer laws, and even share some bizarre news out of Virginia. Plus, Greg and Flex debate what really makes a "classy" drinker. It’s an episode full of hilarious banter, unexpected beer finds, and, of course, a bit of chaos—just the way we like it.Beer Reviews:Steph is sipping on Chin-Chillin' Cerveza from Kiitos Brewing, a complex yet refreshing Mexican lager.Flex reviews Spinning Plates a double IPA by Blackstack Brewing.Greg is sipping on LOVE, a hazy IPA from Almanac Beer Co.The episode kicks off with Greg, Flex, and Steph cracking jokes and roasting each other, setting the tone for what’s to come. Steph dives into her new role as Executive Director of the Utah Brewers Guild, sharing some behind-the-scenes stories about what it’s like to wrangle Utah’s quirky beer laws. The gang also gets into the madness of beer festivals, with Steph recounting her recent trip to the Great Taste of the Midwest—complete with tales of VIP perks and beer-soaked adventures. They also tackle the details of what makes someone a classy drinker and individual. Booze News:Tilray completes its acquisition of several craft breweries from Molson Coors but immediately announces job cuts, including at 10 Barrel Brewing.Firestone Walker shifts its focus back to core beers, stepping away from their experimental cocktail-inspired brews.Anderson Valley Brewing is up for sale again, sparking a hilarious discussion about what the gang would rename it if they had the $79 million to spare.IPAs reign supreme in the world of craft beer salesFlorida Man tries switching seats to avoid a DUI.The cost of a beer at every NFL stadium.Shoutout to Des Moines, Iowa for being our top listening city. Follow Us:Steph: on Instagram: @MissTipsySocksTune into Steph’s radio show, Beer Nerd Radio, Fridays 2-3 PM Utah time at KUAA-FM.Flex: Instagram: @flex_me_a_beerCraft Beer Republic: CraftBeerRepublic.comInstagram: @CraftBeerRepublicFacebook: CraftBeerRepublicPodThreads: CraftBeerRepublicVoicemail: (805) 538-2337