Craft Beer Radio Podcast

About Craft Beer Radio Podcast

Craft Beer Radio was once the go-to show for beer lovers eager to explore the world of craft beer. From 2005 to 2019, hosts Jeff and Greg delivered weekly interviews with brewers, reviews of new releases, and tips for enjoying your favorite brews. A staple on iPods and Zunes, the show mysteriously went silent in 2019. Years later, the truth emerged: the emotional toll of influencing the Hazy IPA Craze forced Jeff and Greg to confront the unintended consequences of their impact on the craft beer world. After a long hiatus, Craft Beer Radio returned in 2023 with a new co-host, Shannon Bearer. But this time, the mission has changed. No longer focused on educating the masses about craft beer, the show now embraces a more relaxed, fun-first approach. Think of it as all post-show, all the time. The New Craft Beer Radio is here for the laughs, the stories, and the good times — with a beer in hand, of course.

Publisher

Craft Beer Radio

Category

arts · comedy

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

10 May 2019

Latest episode

24 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

3 of 41 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   24 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   CBR 539: Tight Lederhosen, Loose Opinions

   Hosts Jeff, Greg, and Shannon explore beer flaws and standouts from a Maker Camp swap, sharing insights on everything from Cantillon Kriek to Concordance Harmony.

2. 

   26 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   CBR 538: Fall Beers and Maine Memories

   In this episode, Jeff, Greg, and Shannon taste through a lineup blending classic Oktoberfest-style lagers with treasures brought back from Portland, Maine. The session kicks off with Hazel Grove's Vienna Lager and journeys through Russian River's iconic Pliny the Elder and Blind Pig, plus local lagers from Grist House and Old Thunder. The highlight is Bellflower's Hidden Vine wild ale, which wows all three hosts. Beer geek debates turn to lobster rolls, Portland brewery gossip, off-style yeast esters, and which beer to F, M, or K. Among the laughs, mineral-heavy lagers, and an 11% drinkable sour, it's a classic Craft Beer Radio episode.

3. 

   28 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT

   CBR 537: Foudre and Loathing

   Craft Beer Radio Podcast hosts discuss Dolly Parton's passing and explore a diverse beer lineup, sharing tastings, stories, and personal rankings in this interview episode.

Inside a recent episode

CBR 539: Tight Lederhosen, Loose Opinions

Published 24 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] Yeah. Is it, is it going to bite me? I mean, the first sip of a cider beer can always be bracing. It's not going to bite you. There's just a lot here. It's very expressive. Oh, wow. Oh, that's delicious. Yeah, it's not too potent on the side. It's not acidic. Like, it doesn't, like, dig into your cheeks. Uh-uh. And there's a little bit of funk. So, like, there's a leathery breath thing. It's a mixed culture. Probably some, like, PDO or something that's playing along with it. Yeah, on the edges, you can taste a little bit of the... Allagash has that yeast, the Britannomyces Portlandia, right, that they've isolated from their brewery. […]

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.2 / 5

87 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 41 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

62

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

50

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