Tagged: Mikerphone

alesmith

Episode 661 – Alesmith Coffee and Beer

Back in the summer, we grabbed this mixed four-pack from San Diego’s Alesmith because of some eye-catching collaborators and unusual style pairings with coffee. This small but mighty lineup is as delicious as it is…caffeinated. But also, we question whether...

mikerphone pick of destiny

Episode 658 – Pick of Destiny (with Mikerphone Brewing)

After being invited to taste through bourbon barrels by distillers for a few Mikerphone barrel picks, Mike Pallen said, “We should do that.” And they have – now for the 36th time – invited industry friends, business owners, and even...

mikerphone duets II

Episode 656 – Mikerphone Duets II (ft. Mike Pallen)

Perhaps the most prolific collaborators of any local brewery, Mikerphone has a rolodex the size of a mash tun and isn’t hesitant to bring in friends of all kinds to brew up inspired beers. We drink through five Mikerphone collaboration...

us open beer illinois

Episode 653 – U.S. Open Beer Championship Illinois Winners 2026

The U.S. Open Beer Championship, started in 2009, is the third-largest competition that recognizes and rewards beers from all over the world – and this year, Illinois brewers collected a considerable amount of hardware. We drink through five medal-winning beers...