Cöld Brüe Pödcast - Craft Beer Reviews & News

Tap That Take Over: Bone Haus Brewing

Greg talks with Kerry McLeland, head brewer of Bone Haus Brewing (Fountain Hills, AZ). They talk about how Kerry Started brewing beer, how he started at Bone Haus, some of the beers he likes to brew and drink, and finally end with sports.

Recorded February 1, 2026

Soon to Be Failing Cöld Brûe Podcast

Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers (3:50) from Mikerphone Brewing (Elk Grove, IL) and Spoetzl Brewing (Shiner, TX).

In our Beer News (13:12), we discuss the pros and cons of digging up he Most Interesting Man. We also talk about Great American Beer Fest moving to an outdoor location. Finally, we talk about a Minnesota brewery giving away free beer when a certain orange guy kicks the bucket.

Sorcerer Chromatic has two lists for us this week(32:25). List 1: The most played videos of all time on MTV. List 2: Catherine O'Hara's greatest roles.

We rate our beers on Untappd (1:01:22).

In our Drunken Shenanigans (1:03:17), we discuss Fallout (TV Series) and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (TV Series), and share our thoughts about the Super Bowl.

Copper State Beer Fest 2026 (feat. Phil Quitana, Dr. John, and Will Waltherson)

Greg had a booth at the 2026 Annual Copper State Beer Fest (Mesa, AZ) for the fifth year in a row. (In a row?) The first conversation (4:15) was with Phillip Quintana, owner of two beer & wine bars; Tap Savvy (Litchfield Park, AZ) and Tap 2 (Avondale, AZ). The second conversation (27:02) was with a festival goer Dr. John who was enjoying himself immensely. The third and final conversation (37:14) was with Will Waltherson, head brewer of Catalyst Crafted Ales.

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.