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I'm Jon Windholz, an avid beer drinker and enthusiast. On this podcast, I review craft beer. My process uses a combination of multiple sensory evaluations, adding a couple variations of my own. I evaluate 5 main categories, Visual - Aroma - Taste - Mouthfeel - and Drinkability, each having sub-categories for elaboration. I'd love for you to follow along at home. For a copy of my Evaluation Sheet, email me at [email protected]. If you'd like to support the podcast, I have hats and glasses for sale, or I can send you a few stickers for free. Simply email me your order!

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Episodes

  1. Beer Fridge Volume 7 - Indeed Brewing - Mixed Nuts Cream Ale

    Cheers & Happy New Year to you all! How were your holidays? I hope everyone got to enjoy themselves, and drank some amazing brews. I'm reviewing the heavy hitters, OGs of NE Mpls: Indeed Brewing. Mixed Nuts Cream Ale is smooth, creamy, and rich. This is sure to be your new favorite gathering…

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  2. Beer Fridge Volume 6 - Inbound Brew Co Fruit of the Loop - West Coast IPA

    Reviewing Inbound's Fruit of the Loop - West Coast IPA. For more info on Inbound, visit: inboundbrew.co I picked this up at First Grand Avenue Liquors (918 Grand Ave, St Paul, MN 55105). Inbound is their brewery of the month, go check 'em out and save a few bucks! Under $10 for a 4 pack of...

  3. Beer Fridge Volume 5 - Luce Line - Moon Bluff Hazy IPA

    On this bonus episode, I review Luce Line's Moon Bluff Hazy IPA. Beer Fridge episodes are typically recorded as one offs, a bonus episode in between full brewery review episodes. This is an additional chance for me to hone my reviewing (and recording) skills. As always, thanks for listening! For...

  4. Introduction and Evaluation Sheet Summary

    A quick hello and summary of how I review craft beer. I'd love for you to follow along at home. For a copy of my Evaluation Sheet, email me at [email protected] The best way to support the podcast is a 5 star rating, so please do so if you haven't already! And be sure to subscribe to get...

  5. Luce Line Brewing Co feat Josh Glassing

    Hello! I hope everyone had a great November, and an awesome holiday. Life is fantastic! Busy, hectic, but fantastic. I recorded this episode with Josh, whom I've been friends with since we were uhh like 14...15? Now we're all growed up and are both Dads. Look at us. Who woulda thought? Not me....

  6. S2 E1 - Five Current Favorite Beers with Jacob Schumack

    Thank you to all that are sticking with me on this beer tasting journey. It has been awhile. Joining me on this episode is my cousin, Jacob, who you may remember from our 2 Part Toppling Goliath episodes. If you have any questions, comments, criticisms for me, please contact me at...

  7. Update

    Hey all, I want to thank you all for sticking with me. Bro/Cohost Luke has decided to step down, so I'm going solo. Who wants to join in on an episode? Let me know: [email protected] You pick the spot, we'll review and talk about whatever you want to talk about. Thank you and a big…

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  8. Beer Fridge Volume 3 - Insight Brewing Hop Spin Vol 1

    This BONUS Episode features the smooth, tropical, hazy AF, Double Dry Hopped Double Hazy IPA - Hop Spin Vol 1 from the legendary Insight Brewing. Insight has made a name for themselves over the years, and with the addition of a new head brewer (Sean Carnahan) in 2020, they're taking things in a…

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  9. A Conversation with Libby and Paul of 1st Grand Avenue Liquors

    Greetings fellow reviewers and beer drinkers! I have extremely exciting news. Co-host - Luke and his wife, Julie recently welcomed their first born: Finley! a HUGE Cheers and welcome to the world, Finley! Joining us on this episode: Libby and Paul from 1st Grand Avenue Liquors. If you haven't…

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  10. Beer Fridge Volume 2 - Indeed Brewing - Pils

    Beer Fridge Volume 2 features a fresh take on a classic, easy drinking style from Northeast's OG brewing company: Indeed. It is everything we've come to know and love when drinking Indeed, nothing short of fantastic. Bready, Malty, Fresh, Crisp, Citrusy, Clean Finish, easy drinker! For more info…

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  11. A Conversation with Nate Schneider

    Thanks for tuning in, folks! We have a very special guest joining us for this episode. Join me in giving a very warm welcome to my friend, Nate Schneider. Nate and I met working at Flat Earth Brewing Co back in 2018. He moved on to become Director of Sales and Distribution at Invictus Brewing Co…

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  12. Beer Fridge Volume 1 - Summit 21 IPA

    Typically, we review 4 beers from 1 company, but since we drink more than that during the week, we had the idea to review beers we have in the fridge. We want to release more content, and this way, we’re not breaking the bank. For Volume 1 of our Beer Fridge Series, we're reviewing 21 IPA from…

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  13. A Conversation at Saint Paul Brewing

    Many of you might know, but you probably don't. I (Jon) worked for Saint Paul Brewing, formerly Flat Earth Brewing from 2017 - 2020. This is where my love and appreciation for the craft behind craft beer embedded itself deep within my personality. I hadn't had passion for a hobby or lifestyle…

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  14. Episode 13 - Lake Monster Brewing Co

    Lake Monster! I finally got to try some of their specialties! Great IPA & Dark Lager. Joined by our Brolo, our Brother in Law, Chris Bauer. No, not the actor. Chris is a beer and food enthusiast like Luke and I, and he's the only normal one in the family. We discuss beer, our favorite food…

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  15. Toppling Goliath PART 2 OF 2

    Part 2 of 2. We hope you enjoyed Part 1 of our Toppling Goliath Showcase. In Part 2 we review Galaxy Dry Hopped Pseudo Sue, King Sue, and the almighty Pseudo Sue. Audio difficulties and background noise are at a Podcast level high on this one, but we hope you listen anyways. Have any questions or...

  16. Toppling Goliath PART 1 OF 2

    Part 1 of a 2 part marathon episode featuring our cousin, Jacob! He is a connoisseur of all things awesome. For instance, different types of cats & oranges :) He bought the majority of the beer and prepared an amazing meal for all of us. 95% of it being handmade, down to the bread. It was a...

  17. Episode 11 - Falling Knife Brewing Company

    We're trying out a new segment on this episode called "Our Favorites Since The Last Episode" (Title pending haha). We're reviewing 5 beers from Falling Knife, one being another collab! Visit fallingknife.beer for more information. We have hats available for $20, belgian tulip glasses for $10,...

  18. Holiday Special

    Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays, from our families to yours. We wanted to try something different & special. We're reviewing 4 different beers, each being from a different brewery. Each of these breweries will be showcased in our next 4 episodes. Each of these brews are only available in…

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  19. Episode 10 - Our Favorite IPAs

    It's Friday! For our 10th Episode (you heard me, 10 EPISODES! woo), we have our friend Josh joining us! We each chose one of our favorite IPAs to bring on the podcast for 'formal' review. Josh also brought endless movie knowledge. We discuss movies, TV shows, music, the spoken word of Bill…

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  20. Episode 9 - Wabasha Brewing

    429 Wabasha St S, St Paul, MN 55107 Wabashabrewery.com Brewing quality, smooth, easy-drinking craft beers for every occasion. There is a beer for everybody at Wabasha Brewing Company! This week was our last outdoor episode, as MN seasons changed drastically on us this year (and every year, I…

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  21. Episode 8 - Waconia Brewing Company

    This week, we review & discuss Waconia Brewing Company from Waconia, MN. visit waconiabrewing.com for more info. Their beers were phenomenal, and I'll be purchasing them in the future. The Choc PB Porter is the favorite of the episode, but all were great! This was recorded in late August, and I'm...

  22. Episode 7 - Dangerous Man Brewing

    On this episode, we discuss beer (obviously), steak, root beer & beer floats, and the amazing wonder that is Dangerous Man's PB Porter. My apologies for the gap in episodes, I've been extremely busy! Visit dangerousmanbrewing.com for more info on them. Leave us a suggestion for episode/brewery...

  23. Episode 6 - Spiral Brewery

    We have hats for sale!!! Snapback Trucker hats w/ the Upbeat Brew Review Logo embroidered on the front - $20. Limited availability. Message us here, email [email protected], dm on Insta, msg on FB. This week we review Spiral Brewery from Hastings. Located: 111 2nd St E, Hastings, MN…

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  24. Episode 5 - Invictus Brewing Company

    Episode 105 Brewery: Invictus Brewing Company invictusbrewingco.com This week, Jon gets DRUNK! And we discuss The Office, Pantera, Brewery Road Trips, The North Shore, and much more! Beers Citra Smash Down - IPA Blaine it on the Rain - Amber Ale Avenger - American IPA Apple Shine - Apple Ale...

  25. Episode 4 - Pryes Brewing Co

    We discuss our previous Pryes episode attempts, Luke's bachelor party, the MN Twins briefly, MSP Wing Enthusiasts, and food! For more info on Pryes Brewing, visit pryesbrewing.com ***WE DON'T OWN ANY OF THE RIGHTS TO THE MUSIC PLAYED IN THIS EPISODE*** ARTIST: TYPE O NEGATIVE SONG: EVERYONE I…

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  26. Episode 3 - Brass Foundry Brewing Co

    This week, we review 4 from Brass Foundry Brewing Co, and discuss Grandma's Cucumber Sandwiches, suicidal frogs, and much more! Beers: Amber Ale Crazy Hair - Blonde Ale Question 63 - IPA Cream Ale For more info on the brewery, please visit brassfoundrybrewing.com To contact us about anything or…

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  27. Episode 2 - Beaver Island Brewing

    Episode 102 Brewery: Beaver Island Brewing 216 6th Ave S, St Cloud, MN 56301 beaverislandbrew.com Beers SWEET MISS · CHOCOLATE OATMEAL STOUT. IBU: 27.5 ABV: 6.5% Ripple Kolsch Ale IBU: 24 ABV: 4.5% Axe Dragger - IPA Made with Mighty Axe Hops, grown in Minnesota 6.3% ABV 59 IBU Minnesota Classic -...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

I'm Jon Windholz, an avid beer drinker and enthusiast. On this podcast, I review craft beer. My process uses a combination of multiple sensory evaluations, adding a couple variations of my own. I evaluate 5 main categories, Visual - Aroma - Taste - Mouthfeel - and Drinkability, each having sub-categories for elaboration. I'd love for you to follow along at home. For a copy of my Evaluation Sheet, email me at [email protected]. If you'd like to support the podcast, I have hats and glasses for sale, or I can send you a few stickers for free. Simply email me your order!

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