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Zack Roskop's Magical Mystery Tour of Craft Beer

Zack Roskop [https://www.thetnbeerrun.com/]is the owner ofKnox Brew Tours [http://www.knoxbrewtours.com/]and he's embarking on a brew tour of magnificent proportions - 76 breweries in 21 days!Zack [https://www.thetnbeerrun.com/]joinsChas [https://www.reverbnation.com/chaseholland]andMike [https://www.reverbnation.com/mikemitchellsongs]on this episode of At The Hops [http://www.atthehops.com]to talk about this upcoming tour of every brewery in Tennessee, and how you can be a part of the action by way of Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/thetnbeerrun] or one of the tour's after parties [https://www.thetnbeerrun.com/after-parties/]!  Check out this great interview and check out Zack [https://www.thetnbeerrun.com/]'s tour page at https://www.thetnbeerrun.com/ [https://www.thetnbeerrun.com/]. We've also got some great beer to taste including a beer cocktail - that's right!Chas [https://www.reverbnation.com/chaseholland]andMike [https://www.reverbnation.com/mikemitchellsongs]are becoming full fledged mixologists as they give you the lowdown on a beer margarita suggested byMixThatDrink.com [http://mixthatdrink.com/beer-margaritas/]. We're also tasting an imperial porter fromB [https://www.ballastpoint.com/]allast Point Brewery [https://www.ballastpoint.com/]- the Coconut Victory At Sea, brewed with roasted coconut.  On top of that we have the usual fun and games including, including a look into SRM's on Brewery School Dropout, the latest craft beer news, a Top 6 dedicated to the Beatles "Magical Mystery Tour," and some very live original music. Links for this show include: Tn Beer Run:https://www.thetnbeerrun.com/ [https://www.thetnbeerrun.com/] Tn Beer Run Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/thetnbeerrun [https://www.facebook.com/thetnbeerrun] Beer Margarita:http://mixthatdrink.com/beer-margaritas/ [http://mixthatdrink.com/beer-margaritas/] SRM:https://www.pinterest.com/pin/242842604883467596/ [https://www.pinterest.com/pin/242842604883467596/] http://www.twobeerdudes.com/beer/srm [http://www.twobeerdudes.com/beer/srm] Top 10 Magical Mystery Tour Songs:http://www.thetoptens.com/songs-magical-mystery-tour/ [http://www.thetoptens.com/songs-magical-mystery-tour/] Buffalo Wild Wings:http://vinepair.com/articles/buffalo-wild-wings-craft-beer-credit/ [http://vinepair.com/articles/buffalo-wild-wings-craft-beer-credit/] 2017 Beer Trends:http://www.inforum.com/news/4187540-forecasting-craft-beer-trends-2017 [http://www.inforum.com/news/4187540-forecasting-craft-beer-trends-2017] Beers For Not Getting Fat:https://www.thrillist.com/drink/nation/best-craft-beer-will-not-make-you-fat [https://www.thrillist.com/drink/nation/best-craft-beer-will-not-make-you-fat] Tiny Island w/ Great Beer:https://munchies.vice.com/en/articles/some-of-the-worlds-best-craft-beers-are-hidden-on-a-tiny-thai-island [https://munchies.vice.com/en/articles/some-of-the-worlds-best-craft-beers-are-hidden-on-a-tiny-thai-island] Craft Beer Magazine:http://tennesseecraftbeermagazine.com/ [http://tennesseecraftbeermagazine.com/] Special thanks toKevin MacLeod [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sc3aMkyJ1Q8]andBen Sound [http://www.bensound.com/]for their wonderful background music!

Hoppy Holidays 2016!

Okay, we know that Christmas is officially over but the holiday spirit atAt The Hops [http://www.atthehops.com]goes on indefinitely.  To prove it, here is our latest beer and music filled holiday podcast.Chas [https://www.reverbnation.com/chaseholland]andMike [https://www.reverbnation.com/mikemitchellsongs]kick off the show with the lowdown on winter warmers and a close look at the Dark Horse 4 Elf winter warmer fromDark Horse Brewing Company [http://www.darkhorsebrewery.com/]. Chas [https://www.reverbnation.com/chaseholland]relates his latest choices for Top 6 terrible holiday songs whileMike [https://www.reverbnation.com/mikemitchellsongs]offers some witty commentary.  All under the influence of Stone Xocoveza - a winter spiced mocha stout fromStone Brewing [http://www.stonebrewing.com/]. We've also got the latest in Craft Beer News and some awesome musical performances from our ownChas [https://www.reverbnation.com/chaseholland]andMike [https://www.reverbnation.com/mikemitchellsongs].  And in the true holiday tradition, it's totally on the house! Related Links: Winter Warmer: http://www.americancraftbeer.com/what-the-hell-is-a-winter-warmer-2/ [http://www.americancraftbeer.com/what-the-hell-is-a-winter-warmer-2/] Is Craft Beer Still Too White:http://vinepair.com/articles/is-craft-brewing-still-too-white/ [http://vinepair.com/articles/is-craft-brewing-still-too-white/] 16 Pack:http://thefullpint.com/beer-news/oskar-blues-brewery-announces-americas-first-craft-beer-16-pack/ [http://thefullpint.com/beer-news/oskar-blues-brewery-announces-americas-first-craft-beer-16-pack/] Keurig of Beer:http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/news/2016/12/18/not-quite-keurig-beer-picobrew-brings-craft-beer-brewing-home/95462614/ [http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/news/2016/12/18/not-quite-keurig-beer-picobrew-brings-craft-beer-brewing-home/95462614/] Holiday Beers:http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/lifestyle/rocflavors/2016/12/20/cleveland-craft-beers-enjoy-holiday-time/95403490/ [http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/lifestyle/rocflavors/2016/12/20/cleveland-craft-beers-enjoy-holiday-time/95403490/] 2016 Most Popular Artists: https://www.yahoo.com/music/2016-review-10-most-popular-slideshow-wp-010441671/photo-p-2016-extraordinarily-tragic-one-photo-010441685.html [https://www.yahoo.com/music/2016-review-10-most-popular-slideshow-wp-010441671/photo-p-2016-extraordinarily-tragic-one-photo-010441685.html] Special thanks toKevin MacLeod [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sc3aMkyJ1Q8]andBen Sound [http://www.bensound.com]for their wonderful background music!

Hallelujah - A Toast to Leonard Cohen

Chas [https://www.reverbnation.com/chaseholland]andMike [https://www.reverbnation.com/mikemitchellsongs]give a special toast to singer/songwriter and altogether renaissance manLeonard Cohen [https://www.leonardcohen.com/].  Powered by two featured brews including a black IPA Dark Matter fromBlackstone Brewery [http://www.blackstone-pub.com/]and an imperial stout Bang fromPrairie Artisan Ales [http://prairieales.com/beer/bomb/],Chas [https://www.reverbnation.com/chaseholland]andMike [https://www.reverbnation.com/mikemitchellsongs]check out the Top 6Leonard Cohen [https://www.leonardcohen.com/]songs according to listeners. Chas [https://www.reverbnation.com/chaseholland]gives us the lowdown on "skunky beer" science in a segment of Brewery School Dropout andMike [https://www.reverbnation.com/mikemitchellsongs]gives us an inspired performance of his original song "Abbeville." And, of course, we have the latest in craft beer news including the skinny on a new craft beer served in a stuffed squirrel....are you kidding? Links related to this show: Rolling Stone Readers Poll - Leonard Cohen [http://www.rollingstone.com/music/lists/readers-poll-the-10-best-leonard-cohen-songs-20141126/hallelujah-20141125] Best Leonard Cohen Covers [http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/best-leonard-cohen-covers-nina-simones-suzanne-jeff-buckleys-hallelujah-1591045] Skunky Beer [http://blog.beeriety.com/2009/06/29/skunky-beer-how-it-happens-and-how-to-avoid-letting-it-happen/] 102 Year Old Woman Says Beer is the Secret To Life [https://www.thrillist.com/news/nation/102-year-old-woman-says-drinking-beer-is-the-secret-to-longevity] Beer Packaged in a Squirrel [http://time.com/money/4561704/craft-beer-prices-crowdsource/] New Craft Beer Board Game [http://www.sacbee.com/food-drink/beer/article115706803.html] Best Craft Beers of 2016 [http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/2016/11/26/is-your-favorite-craft-beer-on-list-best-in-2016.html] Special thanks to these artists for their wonderful background music: Kevin MacLeod [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sc3aMkyJ1Q8] Ben Sound [http://www.bensound.com]

Toasting Leon Russell

Chas [http://www.reverbnation.com/chaseholland]and Mike [http://reverbnation.com/mikemitchellsongs]are back with beer filled tribute to musician Leon Russell [http://www.leonrussellrecords.com/].  We take a look the Top 6Leon Russell [http://www.leonrussellrecords.com/]songs while samplingFounders Brewing Pale Joe [https://foundersbrewing.com/latest-news/2016/new-beer-release-pale-joe-brewed-for-artprize-2016/]- a pale ale brewed with coffee, and check out a new beer creation fromCorsair Distillery [http://www.corsairdistillery.com/]andBlack Abbey Brewing [http://blackabbeybrewing.com/]called Wildfire. Mike [http://reverbnation.com/mikemitchellsongs]gets the lowdown on the history of pale ales and IPA's andChas [http://www.reverbnation.com/chaseholland]brings us all the latest news in craft beer and performs one of his original numbers - Several. All this plus some inebriated reactions to the US Election you won't want to miss! Related links: Leon Russell [http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/leon-russell-renowned-songwriter-and-musician-dead-at-74-w450174] Ultimate Classic Rock Leon Russell Top 10 [http://ultimateclassicrock.com/leon-russell-songs/] Corsair Distillery [http://www.corsairdistillery.com/] Black Abbey Brewing [http://blackabbeybrewing.com/] Founders Brewing Pale Joe [https://foundersbrewing.com/latest-news/2016/new-beer-release-pale-joe-brewed-for-artprize-2016/] Has Craft Beer Reached Its Peak [http://www.fool.com/investing/2016/11/08/has-craft-beer-finally-reached-its-peak.aspx] Man Killed Roommate Over Beer [http://www.cbsnews.com/news/cops-pennsylvania-man-killed-roommate-over-beer-on-halloween-photographed-his-body/] Thanksgiving Craft Beer Pairings [http://www.signalscv.com/2016/11/04/thanksgiving-craft-beer-pairings/] Red Wind And Spirits [http://www.redspirits.com/] Special thanks to these artists for their wonderful background music: Kevin MacLeod [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sc3aMkyJ1Q8] Ben Sound [http://www.bensound.com]

Dubbel...Tripel...Score!

Chas [https://www.reverbnation.com/chaseholland] and Mike [http://reverbnation.com/mikemitchellsongs] are back with more music and beer.  Recorded during historic game 7 of the 2016 World Series, this episode includes some baseball innuendo as we investigate Dubbels and Tripels in the world of beer. Chas [https://www.reverbnation.com/chaseholland] and Mike [http://reverbnation.com/mikemitchellsongs] check out 2 beers including Snake Handler from Good People Brewing [http://goodpeoplebrewing.com/]in Birmingham, Alabama and the ETF Callan BBA Belgian Dubbel from Yazoo Brewing Company [http://yazoobrew.com/]in Nashville, Tennessee. All this plus original music, the Top 6 beer songs, and the latest in craft beer news including beer pairings for your Halloween candy. We'd like to dedicate this show to the memory of our friend Chick Dodson - writer, father, veteran and all around great guy.  We're honored that he will forever be a part of our podcast. Related links from this episode: At The Hops w/ Chick Dodson [http://atthehops.com/wordpress/2014/07/16/tennessee-chicken/] Tennessee Chicken by Chick Dodson [https://www.amazon.com/Tennessee-Chicken-Real-Stories-Orphan/dp/1481893343] Smoky Mountains Songwriters Fest [http://smswf.com/] Bear Music Fest [http://bearmusicfest.com/] Q Brothers [http://qbrothersofficial.com/] HappyBeerTime.com [http://www.happybeertime.com/en/2013/09/13/15-best-songs-beer/] The Rwanda Craft Brewery Project [https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/beaus/the-rwanda-craft-brewery-project] Special thanks to these artists for their wonderful background music: Kevin MacLeod [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sc3aMkyJ1Q8]athttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sc3aMkyJ1Q8 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sc3aMkyJ1Q8] Ben Sound [http://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/track/jazzy-frenchy]atwww.bensound.com [http://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/track/jazzy-frenchy]