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This beer is brewed with water from an artesian well. That's all you need to say, but there's so much more to hear about Matt's trip to Shiner, Texas where he collected and brought back this limited distribution beer. How does this beer stand up to the well-known Bock? Why can't we get it everywhere? We've got some explanations of sorts.…

Coming to you from the Thirsty Beaver Saloon in Charlotte, NC! This special episode is packed full of good times to celebrate our 100 episodes of Good Swill. We review two staples of Charlotte's staple bar that has overcome corporate development literally coming in from all sides. The tops are popped on Miller High Life and Coors Banquet in a place…

Rick returns from his home state of New Jersey with a classic beer. Ballantine Ale is brewed by Pabst, but the Ballantine & Sons origins date back to the 1800's. In this episode, hear why a field trip from Rick's childhood relates to this brewery. Also, it's episode 99! Join us as we get ready for our centenary!…

Hang on for this whirlwind of a trip to Boston. Well, at least a trip in our minds to get a taste of Harpoon Brewery's finest. Our former host and friend John Lohr brought us this swill from the North. Fair warning this episode, as Matt sends this American Flyer in a tail spin with tongue punches and puns.…

When you have more friends, you get more beer! We’ve got another one from a friend of Good Swill Hunting who is the first ever to join us as a guest by phone. Buckeye Beer is a special hometown beer for many like Andrew Lewandowski who bought us this beer. It's brewed by Maumee Bay Brewing, has a low price, loads of flavor; but most importantly, th…

We're excited to try this Farmhouse Ale from Wisconsin. It's, award winning, highly rated, and highly sought after; so we think we'll be over the moon for it. Thank you to Carrington for bringing it by our studio! No matter how good this Swill is, Bryan will always find something to say--but it's not about the flavor of the beer this time. Join us …

This regional beer is a special delivery from Detroit, thanks to a good friend of GSH. It's also one of the very few beers none of the guys have ever tried! Like many regional swills, it's owned by Pabst; but has strong family roots that originated where? You guessed it. Germany. The GSH team talks about this throwback looking beer, questions about…

We raced to get one of the last cases of this iconic beer, known as America's oldest craft beer. Our host describes the adventure getting it and we have a moment in memory of this soon-to-be-shuttered brewery. Or will it be closed for good? Bryan takes us to school on Steam Beer and Rick talks about what this beer means for many craft beer lovers. …

This Golden Pilsner from one of Brian's favorite breweries is a welcome sight this week, as we recover from our drink bag experience last episode. We'll talk about this family owned beer and why it's ideal for certain occasions, especially for the price! Matt is ready for reddit with this beer where Yuengling has a dedicated group of fans. Oh, we'r…

It comes in a juice pouch. We should've stopped there. But, sometimes we allow some weird stuff, not just cheap beer. Matt went to Nashville and brought these back with him. He says this Vodka spiked cooler has a place, as an ultimate hack. Rick finds the whole "no whole fruit" package confusing, as he tries out his DJ skills. Bryan relives his chi…

It's our third Shandy on GSH and this one is a legend. This "Limited Release" beer is well loved, especially in the U.S. Mid-West. But Bryan takes us to The Villages of Florida yet again and tells us how this beer has stayed true to its family roots. Rick reminisces about this swill and Matt is a yes, yes, and yes for this one. Join us and let's Sh…

Movin' to the country, gonna drink Busch Light with peaches. We're tasting this new release that's wildly popular among beer drinkers, with the exception of Matt. Blaine and Rick talk reality shows while Bryan takes a surprising positive turn on this swill. Good Swill Advertising is back in this episode, as we learn why this beer is flying off the …

We're celebrating America with a legendary American beer. Pabst Blue Ribbon is finally on deck! It's a quintessential swill we've all tried, but we're going to give it an official review this episode. We'll reminisce about this beer, Bryan offends "dirty hipsters," Matt feels right at home, and Rick takes us into the basement of his home. Happy 4th…

The bear went over the mountain to drink what he could drink! In this case, these four bears didn't have to go that far to try a pricier beer from our home state. In this episode, Matt and Rick discuss bears and beer. Matt protests and Bryan brings up seltzer in his review of Mountain Water. Plus, we get hyped for our Fourth of July beer. An Americ…

This Western Pilsner made its way east to tie up the horses at our studio and deliver a unique beer flavor ahead of Father's Day weekend. Blaine, Bryan, Rick, and Matt trade Dad's day favorites and memories. Ribs, steak, lounging around, and beer are just a few. Will Howdy Beer make it onto our list of favorites? We'll see!…

Day To Day Light is a new craft beer on the scene fitting our swill threshold. That means it's cheap! In this episode, Bryan and Rick trade stories about their time at the Craft Brewers Conference in Nashville and Matt shows off his new fanny pack, as we get into pool season.Από τον Good Swill Hunting

Yoga pants and wine samples. Bryan rants about his late Friday morning Trader Joe's run to bring us this beer. How does it stand up to Corona? We also talk about the popular grocery chain standing it's ground on the name of this cerveza. Plus, Good Swill Advertising returns for this "Easy Drinker."Από τον Good Swill Hunting

This is a go-to cheap beer and it has a following that's as big as the state it's from. This favored beer comes from one of the largest craft breweries in the U.S, but once only garnered 1% of the Texas beer market. Now, you can find it on the shelf just about everywhere.Από τον Good Swill Hunting

It's wild. It's extreme. It's hardcore. It's Hard Monster. The Beast is unleashed this episode, which falls into our "Swill" category. No, not a cheap beer. An Untappd user said, "It's pretty dope." We don't judge, but we'll be the judge of that. Four cans, four flavors, four podcasters, and the one ingredient this drink is missing.…

That's a quote from Actor Billy Van, who once promoted Colt 45. Introducing this swill is like introducing an old school, heavy-weight boxer. It kicks like a horse. It runs like Jerry Hill. It's powerful. It's a "Pile Driver." It's Colt 45 Malt Liquor from the Pabst Brewing Company. We won't call it beer, but it is swill because it's cheap.…

Boogity, boogity, let's drink some beer boys! Michael Waltrip is full of personality and this week we'll see if this beer is full of taste. He's a legend in NASCAR and he has a brand name, so we're excited to see what he does with it. Fair warning, this episode is unhinged; so prepare yourself as our beer outsider Matt goes off the rails. But it's …

We love a tall glass of sweet tea in the springtime sunshine. After all, we are a podcast based in the South. But how about a tall can of Hard Sweet Tea? Not a beer, but a swill? Yes! We're going to crack open this Bojangles and Appalachian Mountain Brewery recipe just like Grandma used to crack us over the head if we talked back. We'll have plenty…

It's the season for drinking beer on a sunny beach. How about a beer from our friends in Puerto Rico? Medalla Premium Light might have all the makings of a refreshing Swill that will have us doing the Salsa, Merengue, or jamming to some Reggaetón. Beer Insider Bryan found this one on a list of "must try" cheap beers, but it was tough to actually fi…

This episode is jam packed like a quality Stout is jam packed with flavor! We're trying Barrel Aged Stout. This bargain Stout is from Aldi, brewed by State of Brewing. But we'll see if it tastes cheap and learn a pint or two about barrel aging with International Beer Judge, Doug Piper.Από τον Good Swill Hunting

The can of this holy German swill tells the story of lederhosen, love, and maybe the Baby Jesus. Will the taste sanctify this monk born swill? Find out in our latest cheap beer review.Από τον Good Swill Hunting

The GSH boys review an iconic budget beer – Rolling Rock Extra Pale. Was it as good as the sips we stole from our dads’ green bottles? And what does the number 33 really stand for?Από τον Good Swill Hunting

Hey Mickey! Are you so fine your malt liquor will blow my mind!? Hey Mickey! We’ve fallen off the end of the rainbow with a malt liquor review. Why are we letting Matt pick our beers again? Is it as bad as we thought?Από τον Good Swill Hunting

GSH kicks off Season 4 with a budget friendly Saint Paddy’s day beer review worthy of even the luckiest of leprechauns – Murphy’s Irish Stout. Plus, we welcome our newest cast member, Beer Connoisseur Rick Speed!Από τον Good Swill Hunting

We're wrapping up Season 3 of Good Swill Hunting with three easy drinking swills that may go well with football. Wernesgrüner Pilsner from The Wernesgrüner Brewery, Holland Lager from Swinkels Family Brewers, and Texas Lager from Community Beer Company. Find out which one is the best!Από τον Good Swill Hunting

Rick Speed is back as our own Good Swill Santa, but he's not bringing swill. We're splurging with a special collection of beer he's bringing to the studio from Burial/Other Half, Newgrass Brewing, Highland Brewing, and Westbrooke.Από τον Good Swill Hunting

We're back at The Hop Shop with special guests Pat and Tamra to talk more about their bottle shop and try Radeberger Pilsner Zwickelbier.Από τον Good Swill Hunting

We're out of the studio and sitting down for a round with Pat Villafane of "The Hop Shop" in Charlotte, NC. He celebrates 6 years in business, which isn't leaving him sour--it's the beer we're trying this episode.Από τον Good Swill Hunting

A beer that's the pride of The Dominican Republic. Founded in 1929, we follow this beer's heritage and present day ownership. Plus, a special gift presentation for our Beer Outsider!Από τον Good Swill Hunting

It's a big can with a big story. Join us this episode for a beer fabled to be "Australia's Famous Beer Brand."Από τον Good Swill Hunting

We're having another beer with Rick Speed! This brew says right on the can, "Cheap Fun." So, we had to haul it home from out West and try it!Από τον Good Swill Hunting

We're bringing back a Pacific Northwest classic and we're bringing on a guest to review this beer. @RickSpeed is a beer enthusiast with quite a following and he's here for Rainier!Από τον Good Swill Hunting

Yeah, you read that right! Not beer, cider, or seltzer. DEW. Maybe a new low, but it's a new swill that surprised us. Join us as we crack open this massive can and Good Swill Advertising is back! Plus, a preview of an upcoming special guest.Από τον Good Swill Hunting

This Youngstown, Ohio brew hails to be a "solid beer for solid people." The story behind this swill's hometown doesn't fall short of the beer's slogan.Από τον Good Swill Hunting

In this week’s budget beer review, the boys test the myth if Canadian beers really pack a bigger punch than their American sudsy siblings. Also, is Moosehead Brewing run by the Sopranos? Find out in our Moosehead Lager Review.Από τον Good Swill Hunting

Each season we take a sip of Rhode Island’s finest. We’re keeping it real on Season 3, this time with Narragansett’s Shandy.Από τον Good Swill Hunting

This German Shandy is a brew for the books here on Good Swill Hunting. We're stepping up our beer game this week for a brewery close to home with a cool story.Από τον Good Swill Hunting

Good Swill Hunting is back! We're starting Season 3 off with a cheap classic beer, a blindfolded taste test, and stories from our college days.Από τον Good Swill Hunting

Three amigos searching for Cinco De Mayo beer are also searching for their host on this episode, but it won't stop them from trying four Mexican Style beers to celebrate a largely American holiday.Από τον Good Swill Hunting

A beer with the potential for beast sized flavor is on deck this week. This Tropical IPA is far from typical, but we'll see if it's hypnotically flavorful.Από τον Good Swill Hunting

We know beer can bring us together, but how about bringing rival gangs together? Join us as we try and review a beer with quite the story.Από τον Good Swill Hunting

A beer in a rough and tumble can may leave us with another cheap beer to keep in the pit or will it leave us pummeled on the ground in agony!Από τον Good Swill Hunting

Pop a top and hit the trail with a beer hoping to live up to the greatness of the great outdoors.Από τον Good Swill Hunting

Buy beer big, get big flavor? A Costco craft beer gets a taste, Natty Daddy returns, and Bryan talks with NoDa Brewing in this packed episode!Από τον Good Swill Hunting

One year ago, we assembled a team of experts to try beer. Cheap beer. We tasted the best and the worst, so you didn't have to waste your money. We're not done, as we reflect on one year!Από τον Good Swill Hunting

IPA is almost synonymous with craft beer, but IPA cider? Bold Rock Hard Cider is living up to their name with a bold new brew we have to try.Από τον Good Swill Hunting