Beer and Conversation with Pigweed and Crowhill

Beer and Conversation with Pigweed and Crowhill


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423: Please put the phone down
June 25, 2024

P&C drink and review Extra Strong Boi Imperial ESB from Black Flag Brewing, then discuss the curse of the smart phone. Can grown adults stand in line at the Post Office any more without being distracted by some electronic device? The boys review som

421: Is the pendulum swinging in a conservative direction?
June 19, 2024

The boys drink and review Hopsecutioner IPA by Terrapin Brewing, then discuss the social pendulum. On a number of key issues, Pigweed feels he has held the minority opinion. "The wrong side of history," as the left would say. He's tempted

420: Welcome to Venezuela -- The Trump conviction
June 08, 2024

Trump was recently convicted of 34 felony violations realted to falsifying business records in order to influence the 2016 election. We've now had our first political show trial where those in power go against their political opponents. Welcome to V

419: Digital IDs: a good idea or crazy scary?
June 07, 2024

The boys drink and review Depth Perception IPA by Terrapin Brewing, then discuss recent efforts to create a universal digital ID. So much of daily life now requires a smart phone, an app, an account, ... Sometimes you can't even print out tickets. Y

418: The Harrison Butker controversy
May 31, 2024

P&C drink and review All Purpose Pils, an Italian-style pilsner by DC Brau, then discuss the controversey over Kansas City Chief's kicker Harrison Butker and his recent commencement speech. Was it a mild-mannered, pro-family talk, or raging hate

417: Jordan Peterson wrestles with God
May 31, 2024

P&C drink and review a dark lager from Guilford brewing, then recount their recent journey to Reading PA to hear Jordan Peterson on his "We who struggle with God" tour. Longinus was unable to attend, but contributes to the conversation. Jor

416: Cannery Row by John Steinbeck
May 30, 2024

The boys drink and review Pigweed's homebrew clone of Steady Eddy IPA, then discuss a novella from John Steinbeck as part of their "shortcut to the classics" series. After a brief biographical review of Steinbeck, the boys discuss the basic

415: Evolution and modern objections
May 19, 2024

P&C drink and review Crowhills homebrewed Tavern Ale, then discuss evolution.They start with a quick review of Darwin and his times and how scientists were slowly coming to the realization that the origin of the earth and life spanned a far longer

414: Trump’s VP Pick, the 2020 election, and voter ID
May 14, 2024

The boys drink and review Perni Haze IPA from Wicked Weed Brewing, then discuss Trumps options for a running mate.Trump is faced with a unique challenge because he can only serve one more term, so whoever he picks is likely to be the presidential nomin

413: An intro to beer styles
May 14, 2024

The boys drink and review Sunshine Pilsner and Springtime Lager (both by Troeggs) while they discuss beer styles.There are only two main categories of beer: lagers and ales. They are distinguished by the type of yeast used (not by color or strength). La

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