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Send us Fan MailWould you pay $250 for 25 ounces of beer?It's once again time for the semi-annual release of Sam Adams Utopias and with that, the slew of websites touting that it is illegal in 15 states.  Technically a beer, but drinks more like a spirit, and hits a hefty 28%.  Have you tried it?  What did you think?Along with Utopias we recently saw the annual release of Bruery's Black Tuesday and Founders teased the return of their CBS (that's Canadian Breakfast Stout).  We talked with Founders Brewmaster Jeremy Kosmicki about these big beers back in 2019.What's the deal with beer fests?Beer fests are a hot topic these days, too.  People are divided on whether they're still cool, if they ever were, or if it's just a huge group of nerds getting drunk.  We like beer fests.  Well, some beer fests.NA beer and bacterial growth, a bit of pee in your TsingTao, Alcohol and Loose MoralsA recent report says NA beer is a "breeding ground" for bacteria.  We get the point they're making, but the headlines make it sounds a bit more scarier than we think it actually is.An employee was caught on camera urinating into some malt at a TsingTao brewery in China.  The brewery said they have secured the malt.  They didn't say they tossed it, just that they secured it.A study shows "one drink" of just 7 oz of spirits can impact your moral compass and have you dancing nude on stage at concerts BUT your loyalty won't waiver.  Alrighty then.Beers of the WeekSierra Nevada - Celebration IPAFour Fathers Brewing - The Gadget MilkshakeVoodoo Brewing - Grindin’ (Imperial Coffee Stout, 9%!)Halfway Crooks - Exporrrt (Belgian - Style Export Lager)Blackstack Brewing - 100 Year Jubilee - TDH DIPAHighland Cold Mountain Winter WarmerThanks for listening to Beer Guys Radio!  Your hosts are Tim Dennis and Brian Hewitt with producer Nate "Mo' Mic Nate" Ellingson and occasional appearances from Becky Smalls.Subscribe to Beer Guys Radio on your favorite app: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher  | RSSFollow Beer Guys Radio: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube If you enjoy the show we'd appreciate your support on Patreon.  Patrons get cool perks like early, commercial-free episodes, swag, access to our exclusive Discord server, and more!