The Brit and Yankee Craft Beer Podcast
Latest Episodes
Pubcast from The Brit and Yankee-Show 120
"We're back at the Penrose Brewery in Geneva, IL., and they are in full production at last! We catch up with Eric Hobbs, one half of the dynamic duo behind this new craft beer producer, who are the first Belgian-inspired brewers in the Chicagoland area.
Pubcast from The Brit and Yankee-Show 119
"Part 2 of our interview with Ken McMullen, brewmaster at Hop Vine Brewery in Aurora, Il. We have samplings galore, and one of the owners of the endeavor joins us to give his thoughts on why he wanted to open a brewery and restaurant. But why take our op
Pubcast from The Brit and Yankee-Show 118
"USBrit welcomes Lingo back to the pub, and with Mark Naski guest beer judge, we visit with Ken McMullen at his new brewing venture, HopVine. Beers are drunk and reviewed, and conversation ensues. Plus Lingo and Usbrit taste some stouty brews in an effo
Pubcast from The Brit and Yankee-Show 117
"USBrit and guest reviewer, Mark Naski, take an East-to-Midwest trip by sampling four black IPAs, a new trend in craft brewing. Ex-pat Fin Mark, is fresh off the Finnish victory over the USA in the Winter Olympics and with beer to sample as well, he is h
Pubcast from The Brit and Yankee-Show 116
"This time we are visiting another of the exceptional craft breweries springing up in the Chicagoland area. Ike Orcutt takes time to talk with us about Buckle Down Brewing, located in Lyons, IL. Join USBrit and Mark Naski for some great pub chat, and som
Pubcast from The Brit and Yankee-Show 115
"At last...back in the Brit and Yankee pub, and we are tasting smoked beers. Guest beer afficienado, Mark Naski, helps USBrit to try a smoked lager from Surly Brewing, and a Smoked Porter with Vanilla Bean, from Stone Brewing. It is bloody cold outside s
Pubcast from The Brit and Yankee-Show 114
"Urban Legend is one of the new and exciting craft breweries in the Chicagoland area. In this edition, USBrit and guest co-host, Mark Naski, enjoy the hospitality of Tim and Doug, the brewmaster duo serving up some great beers. Join us for some audio bre
Pubcast from The Brit and Yankee-Show 113
"This time we are again out of the virtual pub and in a real pub, visiting with our friend and beer expert, Mark Naski. Mikeller produces some interesting brews and we are sampling a variety pack of single hop beers. Can USBrit tell the difference?"
Pubcast from The Brit and Yankee-Show 112
"Too much time has passed since our last show, and this time round we are missing Lingo but USBrit gets together with a few friends at the local tavern and samples an Imperial Smoked Stout, and talks beer with a real BJCP judge!! Lots of fun and pub cha
Pubcast from The Brit and Yankee-Show 111
"Woo Hoo - we are back in the friendly confines of the Brit and Yankee pub, and we have lots of pub chat while we sample a brown ale from Michigan, and a winter warmer from Widmer. Plus USBrit tests Lingo to see if he could be a British citizen using one