Welcome to Utah, Where the Beers Are Weird and the People Are Funnier

Welcome in, hydration nation! This week’s episode is bursting at the seams with hilarious stories, awkward encounters, and beer nerd gold. Greg and Flex are joined by the always-awesome Steph, executive director of the Utah Brewers Guild and part-time chalice queen. From the depths of WrestleMania weekend to a seltzer-fueled solo Vegas trip and a hilarious Riverside takedown, the gang covers it all. We’re talkin’ collab-heavy beer fests, weird assless cowboy encounters on the Strip, the Florida party that should’ve been a movie, and whether or not Flex's jorts have enough flower embroidery. It’s the perfectly ridiculous mix of craft beer talk and complete nonsense you didn’t know you needed.

Beers We're Drinking

Greg & Flex – Blind Pig IPA – Russian River Brewing. A crisp West Coast classic that sparked a hoppy debate between the boys.

Steph – Brainless Belgian Ale (Sake Barrel Aged) – Epic Brewing. A boozy, berry-packed beauty with a sake twist that Steph couldn't resist.

Greg's solo Vegas adventure quickly turned from adulting to Topo Chico chugging while dodging cowboy strippers in assless chaps. Meanwhile, Flex got dragged for his questionable jorts, though his “apple bottom” did earn some respect. Steph gave us the inside scoop on planning Utah’s most exciting beer fest, where brewers team up for one-time-only collabs and serve their own creations—it’s like beer nerd Comic-Con with more yeast. There was also a heartfelt shoutout to salty pretzel necklaces, a heated debate about malt bombs, and the tragic tale of Flex’s friend whose girlfriend dumped him immediately after listening to the podcast. Honestly, we can’t blame her—it was probably during the "Tipsy on Tits" segment teaser.

Booze News

• Hop Valley Gets the Axe – Tilray shuts down Eugene brewery in the latest round of cuts.
• Monster Kills More Than Your Energy – Squatters and Wasatch say goodbye to Utah.
• Henhouse & Fort Point Tie the Knot – The Bay Area breweries merge into Fort Point Henhouse, Inc. (yes, seriously).
• LeBron Swaps Vodka for Tequila – Ciroc's out, Lobos 1707 is the new MVP.
• Walmart Launches Beer for the Bargain Buzzed – “Brewmaster’s Selection” hits shelves for the budget-conscious drinker.
• Florida Educators Throw Rager for Minors – Principal and teacher charged after hosting a house party for over 100 kids.

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Welcome to lime-ville! Flex rolls in pre-buzzed and underfed, Greg’s deep into a hazy IPA, and the beer-fueled chaos kicks off from there. There’s a brutally honest review of a lime-flavored lager, a trip to the legendary Billy Goat Tavern, and some thoughts on just how far you should go for good tacos and fresh churros. Greg shares his plans to get classy wine drunk in Malibu, Flex defends his ridiculous beer choice, and somehow we end up talking family lineage, rude bartenders, and one man’s DUI with a blood alcohol level straight out of a horror movie.

Beers We’re Drinking

• Greg is drinking Voltron Volume Seven from 4 Hands Brewing—juicy, hazy, and a little tongue-coaty.
• Flex cracks open Leinie Lodge Lime by Leinenkugel’s—a limey lager that’s more summer lawnmower beer than craft cred.

Flex is buzzin’ after a couple of Leinies and recaps his trip to Chicago—complete with a melty ice cream museum, a free zoo, the biggest (and booziest) Starbucks, and an angry bartender at a legendary cheeseburger joint. Greg’s gearing up for a wine-soaked taco party in Malibu, and the guys debate chocolate ribbons vs chips, stress over Apple CarPlay shortcuts, and dig into Greg’s unexpectedly legal Mormon lineage.

Booze News

• PBR Lite is back and ready for your cooler.
• Anheuser-Busch bails on St. Louis Pride after three decades.
• Hooters files for bankruptcy—turns out the wings couldn't save 'em.
• Allagash sets up shop inside Citi Field—Mr. Met approves.
• Left Hand and Dry Dock team up for a Colorado craft shake-up.
• Florida man arrested for drunk driving… on an e-bike… with a BAC that would kill a small elephant.

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Welcome in, everybody! Greg’s breaking his beer dry spell and kicking things off with Flex, who’s fresh from some spicy tailgating. We’re diving into champagne-fueled weekends, overpriced ballpark beers, and a voicemail from a familiar voice who’s calling us out over one of the Midwest’s best beer fests. Plus, we’re brainstorming odd business ideas, sharing travel stories gone weird, and doing what we do best—cracking cold ones and cracking each other up.

Beers We're Drinking

• Greg is sipping Short Lived by MadeWest & Shred Beer Co.—a clean, crushable Westy with dank hops and a hint of berry.
• Flex cracks Peanut Butter Marshmallow Imperial Stout by Energy City—smooth, nutty, and surprisingly not thick.

Greg’s back on the beer train after a week of wine and champagne-fueled mayhem—including his first DoorDash booze run and a brunch that spiraled into bubbly debauchery. Meanwhile, Flex hit up the Brewers home opener for overpriced beers and underwhelming baseball but made up for it with Ziploc chips and spicy ranch water regrets. A voicemail from Brian gets the gang buzzing about the Great Taste of the Midwest. And just when you think it can’t get weirder, things spiral into Vegas tales, topless espresso stops, and a brand-new entrepreneurial idea that could only come from the minds of two beer-drinking degenerates.

Booze News

• Stone Distributing acquired by Hand Family Companies, ending its independent run.
• Great Divide Brewing sold to Wilding, parent company of Stem Ciders and Denver Beer Co.
• Founders Brewing now fully owned by Mahou San Miguel following complete acquisition.
• Anderson Valley Brewing changes hands again, sold to wine industry entrepreneur.
• Corona launches private island resort in Colombia offering unlimited Corona beer.
• Florida woman charged after allegedly stealing off-duty cop’s car and attacking him with a phone.

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