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Episode 253 – This week on the show, we explore craft beer’s venture into the world of "light" and fitness-minded beer, and discuss why this is a win for consumers, as well as craft and independent breweries.

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One of the latest trends in craft beer currently is making beers that actually appeal to a broader market of consumers outside of craft beer enthusiasts. Why are they doing this? Well, why not?! This week on the show, we’re going to the lighter side of beers and drinking light lagers, light IPA (well, that’s what John calls it…) and even fitness-minded beers!

Pictured: Beers from Funk Factory, Revolution Brewing, and New Glarus.

Light lager isn’t a style of beer that one would normally associate with craft and independent beer. It’s a style that has typically been avoided due to breweries trying to make themselves stand out in the market by making beers that are far more flavorful and interesting than the macro-brewed light lager. The question begs, however, why should light lager and lower calorie beers be reserved just for the big breweries? Is there anything actually “wrong” with drinking and brewing these styles of beer? This week, we focus on that question while trying some of the best “light” beer we could get our hands on.

BREW THE SHIT OUT OF IT.

Episode Chapters:
00:00: supporttheshitoutofit.com
00:08: Theme Music
00:16: Begin Show
00:39: New Patreon Supporter, Sam S.!
02:36: New Review From Christopher Aikin!
03:13: FirkFest 2019!
07:48: Lager – Ballast Point Brewing Company
16:22: Lagunitas Hop Water
21:36: American Light – Hangar 24 Craft Brewing
26:09: Light – TAPS Brewery
32:27: Easy Sport – Boulevard Brewing Co.
37:36: Da HI Life Lager – Maui Brewing Company
43:35: Easy Jack – Firestone Walker Brewing Company
55:40: John’s Tech Reviews…
56:31: supporttheshitoutofit.com

Beers from this week’s episode:
Lager – Ballast Point Brewing Company
Lagunitas Hop Water
American Light – Hangar 24 Craft Brewing
Light – TAPS Brewery
Easy Sport – Boulevard Brewing Co.
Da HI Life Lager – Maui Brewing Company
Easy Jack – Firestone Walker Brewing Company

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Episode 248 – This week on the show, we’re stoked to announce the new fourth brewer and permanent member of the Four Brewers podcast!

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Since the departure of our good friend Matt, the Four Brewers has been but a mere threesome. Today, that changes as we are excited to announce a new fourth brewer, Tim Mather. Tim is the co-founder of the beer app Untappd and formerly the host of the Drinking Socially podcast. A novice home brewer, Tim brings with him years of experience with beer technology, data, and culture.

Pictured: Two cans and Three bottles of beer from Tim Mather.

On this show, Tim shares with us two beers he picked up while road tripping through Utah and we discuss the strict alcohol laws of that state. We also check out some other beers from across the country including Sherwood, Old Man Hatten, and the elustrius KBS.

BREW THE SHIT OUT OF IT.

Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/6UqOMR3npdg

Episode Chapters:
00:00: supporttheshitoutofit.com
00:09: Theme Music
00:18: Begin Show
00:24: Special Announcement!
04:23: Tim’s Beers
04:50: Utah Session Series: Session IPA – Epic Brewing
20:03: FMU – Moab Brewery
27:50: Sherwood – Connecticut Valley Brewing
34:50: Old Man Hattan – Firestone Walker Brewing Company
44:25: Kentucky Breakfast Stout (2019) – Founders Brewing Company
50:51: Welcome To The Show, Tim!
51:42: fourbrewers.com