Pour Decisions : Beer Reviews & Girl Talk

11. Your Situationship Is the Red Flag (And So Is That Drunk Date)

We’re back in the studio cracking beers, talking mess, and absolutely not doing research. In this episode of Make Pour Decisions, we sip on a killer Monkish West Coast IPA, snack on international treats, and spiral (in the best way) into dating dilemmas, situationships, best-friend betrayals, and why communication is apparently extinct. It’s beer, banter, and brutally honest opinions — exactly how we like it. What We’re Sipping:Monkish West Coast IPA * Bright, juicy, and dangerously drinkable * Notes of guava, passion fruit, and tropical vibes * Craft Quality → borderline Top Shelf * “Call me an Uber, I’d have 12 of these” energy Snack Break (International Edition): * Salmon Jerky from Alaska – High protein, omega-3s, not for the weak * Hot Cheetos from Spain – Less neon, more chili-forward, controversial opinions ensued What We Talked About * Becoming a hazy girl (it finally happened) * Why warm beer is a crime (coolers were finally involved) * Why nobody wants to communicate but everyone wants clarity * Situationships, exclusivity, and why “we never made it official” is a trap * Do you owe someone a breakup if you were never together? (Short answer: no) * Dating someone who’s always drunk = red flag or context needed? * Best friend steals your baby name and your ex… straight to jail * Protecting your energy, setting boundaries, and not letting strangers touch you * If it’s not official, it’s not a breakup * You don’t date your best friend’s ex. Ever. * If someone has to be drunk to hang out with you, pause immediately * Use your words. Say what you want. Ask the uncomfortable questions * Craft beer + chaos * Classy, trashy, honest * Zero research, 100% opinions * Burps not included (sound effects pending) Instagram: @makepourdecisionspodcast YouTube: Make Pour Decisions Podcast Submit your dating disasters: We want the international tea ☕ Rate & Review: Help other beer-loving besties find us Mombie Inc Shop the merch: http://mombieinc.com [http://mombieinc.com] Use code POURDECISIONS for 20% off Until next time: Make poor decisions. Don’t take your best friend’s man. And protect your damn energy. 🖤🍻

10. Inside Able Baker with Brand Ambassador Sarah Ritchy

We're at Able Baker Brewing with their brand ambassador Sarah Ritchy for a full beer flight experience! From their award-winning Mexican lager to their famous Atomic Duck, we're diving deep into what makes this Arts District brewery so special. Plus, Sarah actually brewed one of the beers we're tasting today! What We're Sipping: * El Pato Loco Mexican Lager - World Beer Cup gold winner (and we understand why!) * Just Hatched Extra Pale Ale - Fresh hopped beer that Sarah helped brew from start to finish * Waddle Hazy Session IPA  - Doesn't drink like a session at all, full-bodied and juicy * Atomic Duck West Coast IPA (7%) - The flagship that started it all Meet Sarah: * Brand Ambassador at Able Baker (3 months in new role) * Been with the brewery for 5.5 years total * Started as bartender in February 2020 * Originally from North Carolina's big beer scene * Helped brew the Just Hatched we tasted (6 hour brew day!) What We Learned: * The Name: Abel and Baker were the first two atomic bombs at Nevada Test Site * Atomic Duck Legend: Named after a duck that supposedly survived an atomic explosion * Duck Rule: If it's a duck beer, it's an IPA * Secret History: Atomic Duck existed before the taproom through contract brewing at Joseph James * The Secret Tap: Used to have a "Merlin Handle" secret tap (tap #24 mysteriously missing from board) * Brewing Time: Takes about 3 weeks from start to kegging for most beers Our Ratings:  El Pato Loco: Craft Quality - crispy, light, perfect for micheladas (made in-house!)  Just Hatched: Top Shelf - smooth, citrusy, Sarah's brewing magic  Waddle: Craft Quality - doesn't drink like 4.4%, full hazy goodness Atomic Duck: Top Shelf - Rubi pregamed EDC with this (it sneaks up on you!) Brewery Facts: * 34 taps total (including cold brew, cider, homemade root beer, and guest taps) * 10-15 beers fermenting at all times * Second location opening soon (location TBD - stay tuned!) * New covered patio with misters for Vegas heat * Female-forward team: female brewer, female director of operations, knowledgeable bartenders * Family and dog-friendly * Order merch: Tank tops available in black or white (DM us on IG) Connect with Able Baker Brewery: ⁠@ablebakerbrewing [https://www.instagram.com/ablebakerbrewing/] | website [http://www.ablebakerbrewing.com] Let's Connect: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@makepourdecisionspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [www.instagram.com/makepourdecisionspodcast] Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Make Pour Decisions Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@MakePourDecisionsPodcast] Submit your dating disasters: We want ALL the international tea Rate & Review: Help other beer-loving besties find us! Shop Mombie: http://mombieinc.com We're sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Mombie Inc⁠⁠⁠⁠ [http://mombieinc.com] for this one, and we're rocking their cute merch throughout! Use code POURDECISIONS for 20% off.

9. Remember Me | Trying The New Balazos x HUDL Brewing Dia De Muertos Beer

We're reporting LIVE from Hudl Brewing at Balazos beer release party! They just dropped his Dia de Los Muertos beer collaboration "Remember Me" , and we got to try it first on camera. This episode is all about community, craft beer, and celebrating Día de los Muertos vibes. What We're Sipping: * Remember Me Balazos x Hudl Brewing - infused with ancho, pasilla, mulato chilis, chocolate, and vanilla The Story Behind the Beer: * Balazos has wanted to make beer for 5 years * Did de Muertos (Day of the Dead) is his favorite holiday * Originally planned as a mole beer but flavors didn't kick in as intended * Infused the Chile flavors while Hudl brewed the base * Perfect for fall/winter season with cozy, familiar notes Our Rating: Call Me an Uber - Secret menu item above Top Shelf! We want 10 of these immediately. Perfect Pairings: * Matcha Salsa * Dipa dip with Doritos * Sourdough and butter toast with La Dipa * Habanero wings Pre-order merch: Tank tops available in black or white (DM us on IG) Connect with Balazos: @salsasbalazo [https://www.instagram.com/salsasbalazo/] | @officialsalza [https://www.instagram.com/officialsalza/] | @balazos_tacos [https://www.instagram.com/balazos_tacos/] Connect with HUDL: @hudlbrewing [https://www.instagram.com/hudlbrewing/] Let's Connect: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@makepourdecisionspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [www.instagram.com/makepourdecisionspodcast] Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Make Pour Decisions Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@MakePourDecisionsPodcast] Submit your dating disasters: We want ALL the international tea Rate & Review: Help other beer-loving besties find us! Shop Mombie: http://mombieinc.com We're sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠Mombie Inc⁠⁠⁠ [http://mombieinc.com] for this one, and we're rocking their cute merch throughout! Use code POURDECISIONS for 20% off.

8. Trick or Treat Beer Challenge (Happy October!)

HAPPY OCTOBER! We're kicking off spooky season dressed as a pirate and Freddy Krueger trying some "trick or treat" beers – and honestly? Some of these were straight-up tricks. Plus, we're recapping our launch party, reading YOUR submissions from our new mailbox segment, and diving into some girl talk chaos. What We're Sipping: * Beachwood Electric Lime Hazy IPA - vacation vibes in a can (TREAT!) * Four 50 North Globby Smoothie Sour - marshmallow, vanilla, and regret (TRICK!) Launch Party Recap: * Where: Las Vegas Brewing Company (one of our favorite spot!) * Beers: Amber ale, Vegas Light lager, West Coast Junkie, Retro Glow * Food: Giant pretzel with beer cheese, fried pickles, pigs in a blanket, house chips * Vibes: Small, intimate, perfect first launch party energy * Activities: Jenga, beer tastings, and our new mailbox for submissions! Big News: * We got RECOGNIZED in public! Twice and a half times! * North Fifth Brewery spotted us first (surreal moment) * Our merch is available for pre-order - black or white tank tops! * New mailbox segment featuring YOUR stories and wishes Our Ratings:  Beachwood Electric Lime: Craft Quality - light, not bitter, perfect beach beer  Four 50 North Globby:Multiple people saying "What the fuck?" - enough said Mailbox Submissions: * Sweet wishes for the podcast from Andrew * Vic's drunk taxi story (girl took home the wrong guy!) * Rocky's bestie trip dreams for us * Anonymous fan confession Pre-order merch: Tank tops available in black or white (DM us on IG) Funniest Joke Contest: A pirate and Freddy Krueger walk into a bar... Finish the joke in the comments for a FREE tank top! Let's Connect: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@makepourdecisionspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [www.instagram.com/makepourdecisionspodcast] Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠Make Pour Decisions Podcast⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@MakePourDecisionsPodcast] Submit your dating disasters: We want ALL the international tea Rate & Review: Help other beer-loving besties find us! Shop Mombie: http://mombieinc.com We're sponsored by ⁠⁠Mombie Inc⁠⁠ [http://mombieinc.com] for this one, and we're rocking their cute merch throughout! Use code POURDECISIONS for 20% off.

7. Inside Voodoo Brewery Vegas: Owner Interview & Beer Tasting

What's up, Pour Decisions fam! We finally made it to Voodoo Brewery in the Las Vegas Arts District and sat down with owner Alison to talk beer, community, and everything in between! This episode is packed with brewery vibes, new beer tastings, and the story behind one of Vegas's coolest spots. What We're Sipping: * Watermelon Dragonfruit Seltzer  * Love Child Belgian Triple  * Vibrant Thing Fruited Kale Ale  * Hazy Vibes Pale Ale  * White Magic of the Sun What We Learned About Voodoo: * Opened December 2023 in the Arts District * Originally from Pennsylvania but Vegas location has its own flair * Took 2.5 years from concept to opening (construction is no joke) * All-ages and dog-friendly on the patio * Huge outdoor space with games, Adirondack chairs, and a stage * Community-focused with local vendors and events Alison's Story: * Came from trade show industry background * Wanted a tangible product business everyone needs * Started talking to brewery in 2020, opened in 2023 * Building was literally a tool shed with no floor, electricity, or plumbing * Plans to open another location in Summerlin area * Learned about the music scene while running the brewery Follow Voodoo Brewing Co. @voodoobreweryvegas [www.instagram.com/voodoobreweryvegas] Let's Connect: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@makepourdecisionspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ [www.instagram.com/makepourdecisionspodcast] Youtube: ⁠⁠Make Pour Decisions Podcast⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@MakePourDecisionsPodcast] Submit your dating disasters: We want ALL the international tea Rate & Review: Help other beer-loving besties find us! Shop Mombie: http://mombieinc.com We're sponsored by ⁠Mombie Inc⁠ [http://mombieinc.com] for this one, and we're rocking their cute merch throughout! Use code POURDECISIONS for 20% off.