Episodes

In this episode, Adam and Drew ‘keep it professional’ by unprofessionally discussing at-work personas, epic virtual meeting fails, out-of-hand office parties, and most embarrassing professional moments. If that doesn’t draw you in, then this sugar bomb of a beer will - Black is Beautiful Imperial Double Pastry Stout by Parish Brewing Co!

In the first of our podcast’s Origin series, we explore Drew’s home state of Arkansas in a most excellent fashion - a side by side tasting of Arkansas Bourbon Barrel Aged stouts with a “point of reference” using Founder’s Kentucky Breakfast Stout. In addition to a great beer lineup, we’ll break down Arkansas beer politics, touch on the growing craft beer scene in the state, and share a few memories from Drew’s early days.

Our spooky number 13 episode just happens to fall on Halloween this year, and the least we can do is celebrate with our favorite Halloween stories and debate one of the most polarizing types of beers out there - the pumpkin ale. Come listen as Drew and Adam recount their ridiculous past Halloween costumes, give you a taste of what it is like to take children to pumpkin patches, and reflect on Drew’s big announcement!

Have you wondered how the dynamics of a dual host podcast come together?  Is it magic, or is it a bunch of bs that happens behind the mics?  Well in episode 11 of Beering Ain’t Easy, we take you behind the scenes of our podcast and give you a sneak peak at the highly unintelligent decision-making that goes into our assigned roles and responsibilities as well as some of our epic failures along the way.  It’s been a fun ride so far and we want you to join along for it!  Plus we’ll get to experiment with our first IPA made with South African Hops - Reticulum DIPA by Sigma Brewing.

Welcome to Beering Ain't Easy! Come listen to our short podcast trailer to find out what we're all about!

Have you ever wondered if your brewery biases influence how you rate a beer? Do you think you’d be able to identify your beer in a blind tasting lineup? Adam and Drew bring on their very first guest Ryan for a very special hop-forward blind beer tasting event to crown the winner of the Best Flagship IPA in Houston, TX! These aren’t the small lot darlings, these are the higher production IPA’s that you’re likely to find in stores outside of the Houston area. We’ll put five beers to the test while also discussing the evolution and explosion of the Houston beer scene.

In this episode, Adam and Drew discuss the flight from the cities to the suburbs during the pandemic, and more importantly, warn you about what to expect when living that suburban life. We’ll cover beer selection (or lack thereof), home owners associations, yard of the month, and discuss the personality types you can expect to encounter in neighborhood Facebook groups. Come join us while we drink an interesting Scotch Ale from Oskar Blues Brewery and prepare yourself for a double dose of the burbs!

Is it possible for dreams to come true? Well they did for Adam and Drew in Episode 9 of Beering Ain’t Easy. In this episode, we discuss beer tasting descriptors, brewery hype, telelearning, and of course tell the story of how Adam chased down one of the highest rated beers in America - Pliny for President.

It’s Oktoberfest season, and Beering Ain’t Easy is bringing you an epic four beer Battle Royale: International vs. National vs. State vs. Local. Are Adam and Drew’s taste buds refined enough to tell the difference between the beers? Will they even be coherent? We’ll answer these questions, and bring also bring you a new Beering Ain’t East Segment - The Untappd Roast!

It’s an election year, and you guessed it, things are going to get political around here. Adam and Drew talk about the politics that you care about most - the politics of beer. Come join us while we venture through the weirdest alcohol laws in the US, bask in the beer law freedom we’ve felt during the coronavirus, and speculate what type of beer President Trump would be.

Adam and Drew explore the one topic where they actually have any semblance of credentials - being dads. This episode unlocks the secrets of how to live the craft beer lifestyle while still representing that dad life. And of course we’ll talk about the most “dad” topic possible - who’s lawn is better?

As a part of the first annual “Beer and Football” episode, Adam and Drew discuss football rivalries, football wagers, and ask the question that no one else thought to ask: What beer best represents your favorite player or team?

From drive-by birthday parties to socially distanced happy hours, Drew and Adam explore the world of drinking beer during the Covid-19 quarantine - in one word, the Beerdemic.

Drew and Adam reflect upon their craft beer missed opportunities when living on the West Coast, and debate when/if it is acceptable to change a beer rating on Untappd.

Adam has his first experience with a fruited sour, and we reflect on all things "Hype", including...you guessed it... seltzers.

Welcome to Beering Ain't Easy! Come get to know hosts Adam and Drew and find out what the heck this podcast is all about. Crack one if you've got one and drink with us!