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Maine Beer Geeks Podcast
by Richard Bateman
Two craft beer enthusiasts from Maine who also happen to be passionate, life-long fans of the Boston Red Sox. We share candid conversation and debate on Maine|New England craft beer and NA (non-alcoholic) beer, with some baseball talk mixed in.
Episodes
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Episode 148: We Taste and Review NA Beers from Six Different Craft Breweries
Send us Fan Mail In this episode we experience a selection of nonalcoholic craft beers from six different breweries... including two brewed in our home state of Maine! Listen in to hear our thoughts and ratings. Cheers, fellow (NA) beer geeks!
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Episode 147: Industrial Arts Brewing Company NA Beer Review
Send us Fan Mail In this installment we review a selection of nonalcoholic beers from Industrial Arts Brewing Company located inBeacon, NY, about half way between New York City and the Catskills Mountains. Tune in to hear our thoughts and rating for these beers.
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Episode 146: Untitled Art NA Beer Tasting
Send us Fan Mail In this episode we sample a selection of nonalcoholic beers from Untitled Art Beverage Company (Waunakee, Wisconsin). Unfortunately this brewery has recently shut down operations, a result of Octopi Brewing, their contract-brewer, being acquired by Asahi Beer USA. At any rate,...
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Episode 145: A Tasting of NA Beers from Momentum Brewery
Send us Fan Mail In this episode we explore a handful of NA beers from Momentum Brewery (Brooklyn, NY), New York's first dedicated nonalcoholic craft brewery. Listen in to hear our candid thoughts and ratings.
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Episode 144: Have we finally found "The One"?
Send us Fan Mail Since we started tasting and reviewing NA beers back in Dry January our ongoing quest has always remained to find that definitive non-alcoholic beer that wasn't just a great NA brew, but a damn good beer... PERIOD. And we've tasted some very good ones over that past 8+ months…
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Episode 143: Hedlum Brewing Company NA Beer Tasting
Send us Fan Mail In this episode we explore a few NA Beers from Hedlum Brewing Co. (New York, NY). Listen in to hear our thoughts and ratings for this brewery. CHEERS!
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Episode 142: Summer Time and "Lawnmower Beers"!
Send us Fan Mail Happy Summertime, fellow beer geeks. It's been a HAWT one so far and we're squarely in the midst of "lawnmower beer" season! In this episode we take one for the team and explore a couple of popular Summer beers and compare them to their NA counterparts. Listen in to find out if…
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Episode 141: All That Glitters is not Gold... or is it?
Send us Fan Mail In this episode we taste a half dozen "Golden" NA beers! Join us to hear our thoughts and rating on each of these beauties. Cheers!
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Episode 140: A tasting of NA IPAs
Send us Fan Mail In this episode we continue down the NA trail and taste a selection of IPA styles. Are they worth a try? Listen in to hear our thoughts and ratings!
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Episode 139: A Plethora of Non-Alcoholic Beers... All for Us!
Send us Fan Mail In this episode we dive head-first into another NA beer tasting. This plethora of beers comes from craft breweries all throughout the U.S. Listen in to hear our thoughts, ratings and recommendations.
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Episode 138: Athletic Brewing NA Sour Series Tasting
Send us Fan Mail In this episode we sample a few non-alcoholic offerings from Athletic Brewing Company's NA Sour Series. Listen in to hear our thoughts and ratings.
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Episode #137: Sober Carpenter NA Beer Tasting
Send us Fan Mail In this episode we once again go 'North of the Border' and sample more non-alcoholic beers from a new-to-us craft brewery - Sober Carpenter. Interesting story from the founders of this brewery. Listen in for our thoughts on a large selection of their beers.
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Episode 136: A Tasting of NA Beers from Partake Brewing
Send us Fan Mail In this episode we experience a selection of NA Beers from Partake Brewing Company (Canada). Tune in to hear our thoughts and ratings.
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Episode 135: A Tasting of Collab Beers!
Send us Fan Mail In this episode we taste three collab beers featuring Maine Craft Breweries, a non-profit organization... and a band! We also taste and rate the most unlikely beer ever to be brought to this podcast. Tune in to hear what that one might be 😂
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Episode #134: West Coast Beer, NA Tasting & More
Send us Fan Mail In this episode we taste a couple of new (to us) beers from one of our favorite craft breweries, Russian River Brewing (Cali), as well as some more NA beers. Oh, and we also try a tasty west coast IPA from Mast Landing Brewing Company. Listen in to hear our thoughts and. insights.
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Episode #133: Lawson's Finest Liquids Sip of Sunshine Comparison
Send us Fan Mail In this episode we taste a new (to us anyway) version of Lawson's Finest Liquid's signature beer, "Sip of Sunshine", and compare it to the OG. We also continue our exploration journey into the world of NA craft beers. Listen in t hear our thoughts on all this goodness!
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Episode #132: Is it really "Always Stout Season"?
Send us Fan Mail Guinness Draught is widely recognized as the World's Most Popular and best-selling stout, and we test this iconic beer with its NA cousin, Guinness 0 Non-alcoholic Draught. We also taste several other non-alcoholic stout brands with what we consider the classic Maine stout - Mean...
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Episode 131: A Comparison of Sour Beers - Regular Craft + NA
Send us Fan Mail In this episode we put a selection of NA Sour Ales to the test in comparison to a couple of outstanding "regular" craft offerings from Mast Landing Brewing Company. So how do these stack up? Listen in to hear our thoughts!
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Episode 130: Nonesuch River Brewing Tasting
Send us Fan Mail In this episode we revisit a Maine craft brewery we haven't explored since they opened in 2017. The long-awaited tasting was well worth it! Listen in to hear our thoughts on the five beers we happily experienced.
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Episode 129: A Zero Gravity Craft Brewing Tasting
Send us Fan Mail In this review we taste four beers from a Vermont craft brewery we visited on a trip to Burlington a few years ago. Don't worry, the beer was fresh! And what is becoming a habit now, we also taste an NA beer from Athletic Brewing Company. Tune in to hear our thoughts on these...
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Episode #128: Tasting a few Variations of Bissell Brothers Flagship Beer
Send us Fan Mail In this episode we go on a tangent of sorts with a tasting from Bissell Brothers' flagship beer family, The Substance Ale. We also continue our journey into the world of NA beers with some award-winning brews from Go Brewing. Oh, and there is one more surprise beer to review!...
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Episode 127: It's a SWISH thing!
Send us Fan Mail In this episode we revisit one of our favorite all-time highest rated craft beers... SWISH from Bissell Brothers Brewing Company in Portland, Maine. But this time we also taste its heavier and lighter variations - Super Swish and Swish Silver. We love when breweries release...
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Episode 126: Grocery Store Branded Craft Beer?
Send us Fan Mail In this episode we investigate what all of the buzz is about regarding a couple of inauspicious beers brewed and branded under a New England grocery store chain and a national wholesale club behemoth. And we also taste a fun lager from a brewery owned by the Kelsey brothers…
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Episode 125: Hearts of Pine Brews & Pliney the Elder Comparison
Send us Fan Mail In this episode we pay homage to Maine's newest sports franchise, Portland Hearts of Pine, by tasting two craft beers specifically brewed to be served at home matches. So while our footballer heroes hit the pitch let's see what we're up to in the stands. We also do a fun…
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Episode 124: Orange Bike Brewing - Portland, Maine
Send us Fan Mail In this episode we taste a selection of dedicated gluten-free beer from one of Portland, Maine's newest and coolest breweries - Orange Bike Brewing. Listen in to hear our takes on these craft beers.
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Episode 123: F*%# Dry January!
Send us Fan Mail In this episode we say "sayonara" to Dry January and pre-empt the upcoming Winter Olympics by celebrating the multiple GOLD MEDAL winning efforts of Maine's very own Allagash Brewing Company. Listen in to hear our thoughts on three outstanding beers!
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Episode 122: "Dry January" Non-alcoholic Beer Tasting
Send us Fan Mail In this episode we subscribe to the viral "Dry January" movement and sample a bunch of non-alcoholic beer offerings from Sierra Nevada Brewing Company and BERO. Do these "beers" taste any good or was this just a waste of time and taste buds? Tune in to hear our thoughts?
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Episode 121: Sox Talk and New Beers from a Couple of Our Favorite Breweries
Send us Fan Mail In this episode we discuss possibilities for the Red Sox roster moving forward, all while sipping on a couple of beers from both Bissell Brothers Brewing and Treehouse Brewing Company. Listen in to hear our takes on all the things...
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Episode 120: Who Stays and Who Goes?
Send us Fan Mail In this episode we discuss our visions for the future of the roster for next year's Boston Red Sox team... and we perhaps preview our upcoming pilgrimage to Hill Farmstead Brewery in Vermont to celebrate Rich's birthday.
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Episode 119: Oktoberfest Tasting!
Send us Fan Mail In this episode we taste Oktoberfest offerings from a couple of Maine craft breweries (Definitive Brewing Company & Bissell Brothers Brewing), as well as from Vermont (Hill Farmstead Brewery) and Massachusetts (Tree House Brewing Company). Listen in to hear our thoughts on these...
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Episode 118: Fox Farm Brewery - Salem, CT
Send us Fan Mail In this episode we are introduced to a new craft brewery from Connecticut - Fox Farm Brewery. We sample three of their beers - Riffle (West Coast IPA); Burst (Unfiltered IPA); and Roam (American Pale Ale). Listen in to hear our thoughts on these beers.
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Episode 117: Tasting Some End of Summer Crushers
Send us Fan Mail In this episode we focus our attention on a few Summer Crushers... the "lawnmower beers", as it were. You know, the ones that you down in seconds flat after a hot session on the lawnmower! Listen in to hear our thoughts on these beers.
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Episode 116: One of our favorite craft beers now in three versions
Send us Fan Mail In this episode we happily taste the "siblings" of one of very favorite Maine craft beers... Thirsty Botanist from Boothbay Craft Brewery. As with many iconic IPAs, a double and sessionable version has burst onto the scene recently. Listen in to hear our thoughts on these new...
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Episode 115: Blueberry Beer Tasting, Part II
Send us Fan Mail In this episode we continue our exploration of blueberry inspired craft beers. As always, listen in to hear our thoughts on these four offerings.
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Episode 114: Blueberry Beer Tasting, Part 1
Send us Fan Mail Getting through the dog days of Summer and sliding towards Labor Day with Part 1 of our Blueberry Beer tasting experience. Listen in to hear our thoughts on these treats.
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Episode 113: Collabs & A Tropical Desert Beer!
Send us Fan Mail In this episode we taste a couple of collab beers from one of our favorite Maine craft breweries, Mast Landing Brewing Company. And we also sample a tasty pastry sour ale from Southern Grist Brewing Company (Nashville, TN). Listen in to hear our thoughts on these three…
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Episode 112: Tasting a Special Collection from Hill Farmstead
Send us Fan Mail In this episode we taste a special collection of craft beers from our happy place, Hill Farmstead Brewery in Vermont. These Farmhouse Style craft beers all share the same base, but are brewed with different hop profiles. Tune in to hear our thoughts on each. Cheers, fellow craft...
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Episode 111: Post All Star Game Blues Conversation... and a couple of tasty craft beers!
Send us Fan Mail In this early morning episode we of course start with a taste of "Breakfast" from Maine Beer Company. We also have conversation surrounding the struggles of our beloved Red Sox since resuming action after the all-star break. Then it's time for another beer 😂
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Episode 110: A Selection of Maine/Vermont Craft Beer & Some Sox Talk
Send us Fan Mail In this episode we're tasting craft beers from Maine and Vermont; and of course, there's some Sox talk as well. Listen in for our thoughts and opinions on both topics.
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Episode 109: A Tasty Trip to Funkytown!
Send us Fan Mail In this episode we once again step out of our comfort zones and take a tasty little trip to Funkytown. And no, it's not a walk on the dark side again as there was not a stout to be had this time around. Listen in to see which styles we try.
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Episode 108: We're Back, Baby!
Send us Fan Mail As the song states at the beginning of this episode, "It's been such a long time... !! 265 days, in fact, since we last posted any content. We've missed you all and are happy to be behind the mics again. We're back and we kick it off with some amazing beers! Give it a listen and...
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Episode 107: Is it always stout season?
Send us Fan Mail In this episode we sample craft beers that really take us out of our comfort zones. But, in true Maine Beer Geeks style we finish up with one our all-time favorites. Tune in to hear our thoughts on the stouts we tasted.
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Episode 106: Go West Young Man!
Send us Fan Mail In this episode we sample several examples of West Coast IPAs and discuss their merits as it relates to the true criteria(s) of the style. Listen in to hear our thoughts and "non expert" reviews.
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Episode 105: Vertical At Its Finest!
Send us Fan Mail In this episode we sample beers from two of our favorite New England craft breweries. But not just any beer... nope, we taste variations of three iconic brews. Tune it to hear our thoughts on whether or not these examples of vertical variations live up to the reputation of the…
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Episode 104: Paying Homage to the 2004 Boston Red Sox and Sipping on Some Sours
Send us Fan Mail In this episode we reminisce on the 2004 World Champion Boston Red Sox, this being the 20th anniversary of breaking The Curse of the Bambino. For you more "vintage" listeners, do you remember where you were when the final out of that unforgettable series went down? Oh, and we…
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Episode 103: It's all about the IPAs
Send us Fan Mail In this episode we reminisce on the unforgettable 2004 season for the Boston Red Sox. This year marks the 20th reunion of the hometown team breaking The Curse of the Bambino. We also sample some tasty IPAs from two of our favorite Maine/New England craft breweries. Give us a…
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Episode 102: A Tasting of Random Craft Beers Gathered During our Summer Hiatus
Send us Fan Mail In this episode we taste a selection of craft beers picked up along our travels this Summer/Fall. Check out which ones made the cut and our thoughts about each. And listen in on some more riveting baseball talk from two unbiased fans. 😂😜
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Episode 101: Left Coast Tasting Session... and more 2023 MLB Season Review
Send us Fan Mail In this episode we turn our attention to the west coast with a tasting of beers from Russian River Brewing Company. Many of you are already familiar with some well-know craft beers from this iconic brewery - such as Pliny the Elder, Blind Pig, and Pliny the Younger - but we dive...
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Episode 100: Back in the Saddle for Our Milestone 100th Episode!
Send us Fan Mail We're baaaaack!! After a Summer hiatus... yeah, we took off the entire 2023 MLB season much like the Boston Red Sox... we're back in the recording studio and doing our thing. And that "thing" would be talking baseball and drinking tasty craft beer. Being that this is a milestone...
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Episode 99: Coastal Mass Brewing Beers and Red Sox Opening Day
Send us Fan Mail In this episode we taste some Massachusetts craft beer send to us from one of our loyal listeners, Chase Castner @chaseboat77. He was kind enough to send us three NEIPA varieties from Coastal Maine Brewing in Beverly, MA. Listen in to hear our thoughts on these hazy treats. We…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Two craft beer enthusiasts from Maine who also happen to be passionate, life-long fans of the Boston Red Sox. We share candid conversation and debate on Maine|New England craft beer and NA (non-alcoholic) beer, with some baseball talk mixed in.
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Richard Bateman
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Two craft beer enthusiasts from Maine who also happen to be passionate, life-long fans of the Boston Red Sox. We share candid conversation and debate on Maine|New England craft beer and NA (non-alcoholic) beer, with some baseball talk mixed in.
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