by ABV Chicago
A Chicago-based craft beer podcast with beer and events reviews. Visit our website at www.abvchicago.com!
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April 16, 2025
<p dir="ltr">We’re taking another style deep dive ABV-style with the pride of Munich: the Helles Lager. We try a German classic before exploring four local interpretations of the unfussy easy-drinking style, but as always, it’s the variations that make it interesting. Also, Ryan is in desperate need of some Inception Pants, Craig won’t even stand up for fewer than three decoctions, and we reminisce about cool record stores. And remember: puns don’t provide pants.</p> <p dir="ltr">Beers Reviewed</p> <p dir="ltr">Bayerische Staatsbrauerei Weihenstephan - Weihenstephaner Helles</p> <p dir="ltr">Dovetail Brewery - Helles</p> <p dir="ltr">Kinslahger Brewing Company - Val’s Helles</p> <p dir="ltr">Church Street Brewing Company - Heavenly Helles</p> <p dir="ltr">Werk Force Brewing Company - Hellerino</p> <p> </p>
April 9, 2025
<p dir="ltr">Adding non-essential components to a brew - ingredients sometimes referred to as adjuncts - can evoke strong dessert flavors and even a heavy dose of nostalgia. But does adding more and more adjuncts actually make a beer better? We test it out on this episode by drinking four barrel-aged stouts, with each successive beer adding one more flavor component over the previous. Premise! Also, Craig needs to know if he embarrassed himself in front of MJ Lenderman, we’re recovering from a stacked week of March celebrations, and we go further with mint than we ever thought possible. </p> <p dir="ltr">Beers Reviewed</p> <p dir="ltr">Cruz Blanca Brewery - Rey Cuvée Vanilla 2024 (Blend of barrel-aged imperial stouts w/ vanilla)</p> <p dir="ltr">Flipside Brewing - BA Decision Fatigue: Vanilla & Chocolate (Imperial stout aged in bourbon barrels with chocolate and vanilla)</p> <p dir="ltr">Goose Island Beer Co. - Shamrock Stout (Bourbon barrel-aged imperial stout w/ cocoa nibs, vanilla, and peppermint)</p> <p dir="ltr">Werk Force Brewing - Mint Chocolate Chip Sleepy Bear 2024 (Bourbon barrel-aged imperial stout w/ cacao nibs, vanilla, peppermint, and spearmint)</p> <p> </p>
April 2, 2025
<p dir="ltr">A decade ago, if a beer spent a few months in a single bourbon barrel, its release would cause fanfare amongst craft beer obsessives. These days, beers are blended from an increasing number of different barrels for extended periods of time, so we decided to sample beers that represent an increasing number of different barrels to see if more barrels actually means better results. To help us better understand the barrel side of the beer world, we talk to Ethan Schulenberg of Midwest Barrel Company, who provides a variety of barrels for a large number of American craft brewers. He explains the role of a “barrel broker” and how he helps brewers find the right vessel for aging, among many other topics. Also, Craig shouts out Revolution’s clever event planning, we challenge our highest ABV beer record, and one of us is slowing turning into E.T. by the end.</p> <p dir="ltr">Ethan Schulenberg Interview (00:06:49 - 00:45:26)</p> <p dir="ltr">Beers Reviewed</p> <p dir="ltr">Flipside Brewing - Barrel-Aged Decision Fatigue (Imperial Stout aged in Weller 12 barrels)</p> <p dir="ltr">Mikerphone Brewing - Sweet Drams, vol. 2 (Triple Mash Imperial Stout aged 27 months in Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve 15-Year barrels)</p> <p dir="ltr">Half Acre Beer Co. - Triple Barrel Wilderness of History (Barleywine aged in Weller, Russell’s Reserve, and Cognac barrels)</p> <p dir="ltr">More Brewing Company - Roaming Elephant (Barleywine aged in Eagle Rare 10 year, Parker’s Heritage 14 year, Elijah Craig 18 year, and Elijiah Craig 19 year barrels)</p> <p> </p>
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