Cöld Brüe Pödcast - Craft Beer Reviews & News

6-7 Beer: Or How to Trick Gen Alpha into Saving Craft Beer

Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drinking and review (3:13) beers from Lake Pleasant Brewing (Phoenix, AZ) and Firestone Walker Brewing (Paso Robles, CA).

In our Beer News (12:44), we talk about why California non-alcoholic beer is getting better.

For our Cöld Brüe List (22:04), Sorcerer Chromatic runs down the Top Ten Grateful Dead songs in honor of the passing of Grateful Dead co-founder Bob Weir.

We rate our beers on Untappd (28:44).

In our Drunken Shenangians (34:00), we discuss the 49ers playoff loss, and Fallout Season 2 Episode 5.

Damp January & Coaches Corner Update

Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers (4:26) from New Belgium Brewing (Fort Collins, CO) and Spoetzel Brewing (Shiner, TX).

In our Beer News (10:59), we talk about the cynical resilience on craft beer. And we talk about Damp January by Miller Lite.

Sorcerer Chromatic give us the final update of our 2025 Coaches Corner (23:22) and we talk about which of the new openings seem the best.

We rate our beers on Untappd (53:15).

In our Drunken Shenanigans (57:43), we talk about episode four of Fall out and the source material for the new Game of Thrones series.

Tip a 40 to 2025

Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers (3:10) from Ridgeway Brewing (Oxfordshire, England) and Spoetzl Brewing (Shiner, TX).

In our Beer News (11:06), we discuss AB-InBev's Megabrands' strategy for 2025 and into 2026.

For our Cöld Brüe List (16:07), Sorcerer Chromatic runs down the list of celebrities that died in 2025.

We rate our beers on Untappd (49:10).

And in our Drunken Shenanigans (52:34), we talk about episodes two and three of Fallout Season 2, the Stranger Things finale, Greg talks about two movies he saw, and we talk about our New Year's Eves.

Tap That Takeover: San Tan Brewing

Greg talks with Alejandro, Head of Sales of San Tan Brewing (Chandler, AZ). They talk about how Alejandro got his start at San Tan Brewing and a server and worked his way up to Head of Sales. They discuss how the industry has changed and hoe San Tan has changed to meet the needs of its customers and community. They also discuss a couple of beers Alejandro brought that can be found at the taproom only.

7 Top Beer Stories 2025, Worst Christmas Movies

Greg and Sorcerer Chromaic drink and review (2:55) Bed Elf Winter's Ale from Ridgeway Brewing (Oxfordshire, England)

In our Beer News (6:07), we talk about the Top 7 Beer News stories on 2025, according to Vine Pair.

For our Cöld Brüe List (30:39), Sorcerer Chromatic runs down the top ten Worst Christmas movies of all time.

We rate our beer on Untappd (41:45)

And in our Drunken Shenanigans (44:04), we go over our Christmases.

Tap That Takeover: AZ LOC ALE Beer Co.

Greg talks with Ted Golden, owner and operator of AZ LOC ALE Beer Co. He talks about how he started in the beer industry, his rise from a server to a brewery owner, his unique business model, and the future of Arizona craft beer.

Recorded December 14, 2026 at Tap That Downtown (Phoenix, AZ)

Recappd & Karaoke Christmas

Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review (3:44) Christmas beers from St. Bernardus (Poeringe, Vlaams Gewest Belgium) and Pizza Port (Carlsbad, CA).

In our Beer News (10:13), Greg goes through the analytics from the Cöld Brüe Podcast Untappd account for 2025.

For our Cöld Brüe List (17:56), Sorcerer Chromatic runs down the top 10 Christmas Songs to sing for karaoke parties.

They rate the beers on Untappd (26:21).

And in Drunken Shenanigans (31:37), the guys talk about Rob Reiner a little more, recap the first episode of Fallout season two, and discuss the 49ers and the NFL playoffs.

R.I.P. Meathead

Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers (3:08) from Ridgeway Brewing (Oxfordshire, England) and Spoetzl Brewing (Shiner, TX).

In our Beer News (13:30), we discuss AB In-Bev's plan to close three of its brewing facilities.

For our Cöld Brüe List (25:19), Sorcerer Chromatic runs down the Top Ten films by Rob Reiner.

We rate our beers on Untappd (39:37).

In our Drunken Shenanigans (43:01), we discuss the NFL; specifically the Chiefs and the 49ers.

I'm Dreaming of a Belgian Christmas, Coaches Corner Part 3

Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review (3:18) a winter warmer from Delirium - Huyghe Brewery (Melle, Vlaams Gewest Belgium).

In our Beer News (11:57), we discuss Brew Dog's latest gaffe regarding their latest advertisement. We also talk a little it more about Rogue Ales' demise.

For the third installment of Coaches Corner (33:27), Sorcerer Chromatic looks back at weeks 11-14 of the 2025 NFL Season.

We rate our beer and leave notes on Untappd (55:25).

In our Drunken Shenanigans (1:04:06), we talk about our upcoming Christmas, including advent calendars, decorations, and gifts.

You Can't Spell Prairie Artisan Ales without Anal

Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers (4:05) from Prairie Artisan Ales (Krebs, OK) and Deschutes Brewing (Bend, OR).

In our Beer News (12:33), we have a story about the new packaging for Bourbon County Brand Stout, and another story about the latest Guinness 60/40 pint.

For our Cöld Brüe List (26:30), Sorcerer Chromatic has a Top Ten List of the best Christmas-adjacent movies.

We rate our beers on Untappd (40:1).

In our Drunken Shenanigans (43:35), we recap our Thanksgiving; what we did, what we ate, and what we drank. Then we recap our Disneyland trip.