Leaf and Yeast

Leaf and Yeast


Latest Episodes

Episode 11: Relic Brewing
March 11, 2012

This is our first on-site podcast. AJ and I went to Plainville, CT to visit Relic Brewing. We talked with the head honcho Mark, who told us all about nano brewing. We got to taste one of his delicious beers, and see his small but busy brewhouse. So sit do

Episode 10: Trappist Monks
February 26, 2012

Time for a history lesson: LaY style. We cover background and history about the Trappist breweries, while enjoying a Rochefort 10. In the news: new beer categories, alleged changes to alleged cigar bands. We introduce our new "Week in" segment, and discus

Episode 9: A Quickie in the Furnace Room
February 11, 2012

We are coming at you LIVE and direct from my 'studio': the furnace room! AJ's Stout Trooper Cherry is popped, as is his 'Sour Cherry' (ba dum ching). Content centric, and I give you a homework assignment. You know the drill: Sit down, light up, crack one

Episode 8: Headaches
January 21, 2012

This episode was nothing but problems. No Chris. AJ's (primary) mic didn't work. Skype vomited constantly. Still, we bring the NOISE. Lots of beer news, some interesting cigar news, and a lot of controversial conversation. Sit down, light up, crack one op

Episode 7: Throwing Down the Gauntlet
January 04, 2012

We have made it to our first milestone: 7 episodes! Today you will hear a lot of beer news, Chris failing at Would You Rather, controversial topics in tobacco, and the gauntlet gets thrown down. Sit down, light up, crack one open, and tune us in!

Episode 6: The Christmas Episode
December 24, 2011

It's that time of year again! Fire up your Yule Log, pour yourself an eggnog (or craft beer), and light up those Anejos. We're bringing you a holly jolly episode of Leaf and Yeast. Ho ho ho!

Episode 5: Hello Brooklyn
December 10, 2011

AJ located and cracks open a Cigar City Maduro (beer), Jay gets jizzy with Brooklyn, Chris scats like a champion, and Pirates and Dinosaurs fight to the death. Where else? Only on Leaf and Yeast! So sit down, light up, crack one open, and tune us in.

Episode 4: “The Airquote Episode”
November 25, 2011

We say goodbye to a good malted friend, Dogfish Head Squall IPA. Chris thinks quick on his feet, but with his nether regions in a fun-filled WYR (would you rather). We discuss some scare cigar legislation, and introduce our new segment: "Roasts and Toasts

Episode 3: Chris’ Christening
November 12, 2011

Chris makes his first formal appearance and has his own news segment. We talk the usual beer news, a few tobacco happenings, and some exciting releases in bourbon. Throw in a few "would you rather" and you get a recipe for a fun filled Episode 3! So sit d

Episode 2: The Mermaid
October 26, 2011

We are now beginning to hit our stride. AJ's mic problems are (mostly) worked out, we break out of our shells a bit, and Chris joins in on the fun. This episode is one you surely don't want to miss, as we grow into our 'M/C' duties. So sit down, light up,