Zack Roskop is the owner of Knox Brew Tours and he's embarking on a brew tour of magnificent proportions - 76 breweries in 21 days!  Zack joins Chas and Mike on this episode of At The Hops to talk about this upcoming tour of every brewery in Tennessee, and how you can be a part of the action by way of Facebook or one of the tour's after parties!  Check out this great interview and check out Zack's tour page at https://www.thetnbeerrun.com/. We've also got some great beer to taste including a beer cocktail - that's right!  Chas and Mike are becoming full fledged mixologists as they give you the lowdown on a beer margarita suggested by MixThatDrink.com. We're also tasting an imperial porter from Ballast Point Brewery - the Coconut Victory At Sea, brewed with roasted coconut.  On top of that we have the usual fun and games including, including a look into SRM's on Brewery School Dropout, the latest craft beer news, a Top 6 dedicated to the Beatles "Magical Mystery Tour," and some very live original music. Links for this show include: Tn Beer Run:  https://www.thetnbeerrun.com/ Tn Beer Run Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/thetnbeerrun Beer Margarita:  http://mixthatdrink.com/beer-margaritas/ SRM:  https://www.pinterest.com/pin/242842604883467596/           http://www.twobeerdudes.com/beer/srm Top 10 Magical Mystery Tour Songs:  http://www.thetoptens.com/songs-magical-mystery-tour/ Buffalo Wild Wings:  http://vinepair.com/articles/buffalo-wild-wings-craft-beer-credit/ 2017 Beer Trends:  http://www.inforum.com/news/4187540-forecasting-craft-beer-trends-2017 Beers For Not Getting Fat:  https://www.thrillist.com/drink/nation/best-craft-beer-will-not-make-you-fat Tiny Island w/ Great Beer:  https://munchies.vice.com/en/articles/some-of-the-worlds-best-craft-beers-are-hidden-on-a-tiny-thai-island Craft Beer Magazine:  http://tennesseecraftbeermagazine.com/ Special thanks to Kevin MacLeod and Ben Sound for their wonderful background music!  

At The Hops -Beer & Music Podcast

Zack Roskop's Magical Mystery Tour of Craft Beer

Okay, we know that Christmas is officially over but the holiday spirit at At The Hops goes on indefinitely.  To prove it, here is our latest beer and music filled holiday podcast.  Chas and Mike kick off the show with the lowdown on winter warmers and a close look at the Dark Horse 4 Elf winter warmer from Dark Horse Brewing Company.   Chas relates his latest choices for Top 6 terrible holiday songs while Mike offers some witty commentary.  All under the influence of Stone Xocoveza - a winter spiced mocha stout from Stone Brewing. We've also got the latest in Craft Beer News and some awesome musical performances from our own Chas and Mike.  And in the true holiday tradition, it's totally on the house! Related Links: Winter Warmer: http://www.americancraftbeer.com/what-the-hell-is-a-winter-warmer-2/ Is Craft Beer Still Too White: http://vinepair.com/articles/is-craft-brewing-still-too-white/ 16 Pack: http://thefullpint.com/beer-news/oskar-blues-brewery-announces-americas-first-craft-beer-16-pack/ Keurig of Beer: http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/news/2016/12/18/not-quite-keurig-beer-picobrew-brings-craft-beer-brewing-home/95462614/ Holiday Beers: http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/lifestyle/rocflavors/2016/12/20/cleveland-craft-beers-enjoy-holiday-time/95403490/ 2016 Most Popular Artists: https://www.yahoo.com/music/2016-review-10-most-popular-slideshow-wp-010441671/photo-p-2016-extraordinarily-tragic-one-photo-010441685.html Special thanks to Kevin MacLeod and Ben Sound for their wonderful background music!  

Hoppy Holidays 2016!

Chas and Mike give a special toast to singer/songwriter and altogether renaissance man Leonard Cohen.  Powered by two featured brews including a black IPA Dark Matter from Blackstone Brewery and an imperial stout Bang from Prairie Artisan Ales, Chas and Mike  check out the Top 6 Leonard Cohen songs according to listeners. Chas gives us the lowdown on "skunky beer" science in a segment of Brewery School Dropout and Mike gives us an inspired performance of his original song "Abbeville." And, of course, we have the latest in craft beer news including the skinny on a new craft beer served in a stuffed squirrel....are you kidding?   Links related to this show: Rolling Stone Readers Poll - Leonard Cohen Best Leonard Cohen Covers Skunky Beer 102 Year Old Woman Says Beer is the Secret To Life Beer Packaged in a Squirrel New Craft Beer Board Game Best Craft Beers of 2016 Special thanks to these artists for their wonderful background music: Kevin MacLeod Ben Sound

Hallelujah - A Toast to Leonard Cohen

Chas and Mike are back with beer filled tribute to musician Leon Russell.  We take a look the Top 6  Leon Russell songs while sampling Founders Brewing Pale Joe - a pale ale brewed with coffee, and check out a new beer creation from Corsair Distillery and Black Abbey Brewing called Wildfire. Mike gets the lowdown on the history of pale ales and IPA's and Chas brings us all the latest news in craft beer and performs one of his original numbers - Several.   All this plus some inebriated reactions to the US Election you won't want to miss! Related links: Leon Russell Ultimate Classic Rock Leon Russell Top 10 Corsair Distillery Black Abbey Brewing Founders Brewing Pale Joe Has Craft Beer Reached Its Peak Man Killed Roommate Over Beer Thanksgiving Craft Beer Pairings Red Wind And Spirits   Special thanks to these artists for their wonderful background music: Kevin MacLeod Ben Sound  

Toasting Leon Russell

Chas and Mike are back with more music and beer.  Recorded during historic game 7 of the 2016 World Series, this episode includes some baseball innuendo as we investigate Dubbels and Tripels in the world of beer.  Chas and Mike check out 2 beers including Snake Handler from Good People Brewing in Birmingham, Alabama and the ETF Callan BBA Belgian Dubbel from Yazoo Brewing Company in Nashville, Tennessee.   All this plus original music, the Top 6 beer songs, and the latest in craft beer news including beer pairings for your Halloween candy.  We'd like to dedicate this show to the memory of our friend Chick Dodson - writer, father, veteran and all around great guy.  We're honored that he will forever be a part of our podcast.     Related links from this episode: At The Hops w/ Chick Dodson Tennessee Chicken by Chick Dodson Smoky Mountains Songwriters Fest Bear Music Fest Q Brothers HappyBeerTime.com The Rwanda Craft Brewery Project   Special thanks to these artists for their wonderful background music: Kevin MacLeod at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sc3aMkyJ1Q8 Ben Sound at www.bensound.com   

Dubbel...Tripel...Score!

Film director Bill Streeter joins Chas E and Mike Mitchell to talk about his independent film "St Louis Brews" - a documentary about the dramatic history and future of the craft beer industry in St. Louis.  Bill gives us the lowdown about his film as well as an overview of some of the best breweries in St Louis. Chas and Mike dabble in some sour beer tasting with the Dugges - Tropic Punch Ale.  This ale is special brew created by a joint effort between Stillwater brewing in Maryland and Dugges Ale in Sweden.   Chas and Mike also check out the latest craze in beer known as Nitro.  Sure it's great on a good stout beer, but how does it rank on an IPA?   And, of course, there is music!  We have a special Top 6 musical tribute to St Louis, the and original songs from Mike Mitchell and previous guest Opal Justice.  Plus some of the latest craft beer news!

St Louis Brews w/ Filmmaker Bill Streeter

It’s a jam packed craft beer, musical extravaganza on this week’s At The Hops.  We’ve got superstar musicians AnneMarie Neff and Ken Grandjean.  The music dynamic duo return to our studio to share some stories from their last tour of Ireland and talk about their upcoming return to the UK.  AnneMarie and Ken give us two amazing performances including AnneMarie’s original “What I Got” featured on her latest EP “Brand New Day” AnneMarie and Ken also join Chas and Mike for tasting of the Terrapin Beer Side Project known as Poivre Potion Dry Hopped Pink Peppercorn Saison.  And if you’re not sure what a saison is - we’ll have ol’ buddy Jack tell you all the details on another edition of That’s The Fact Jack. Up for some more beer learning?  We have a special visit from Certified Beer Judge Jeremy Short to give us some tips on improving our understanding of mouthfeel.  Jeremy is a renowned beer blogger as well and his highly informative articles can be found at www.pintwell.com. All this and the latest in craft beer news! Special thanks to these artists for their wonderful background music: Kevin MacLeod at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sc3aMkyJ1Q8 Ben Sound at www.bensound.com 

Musicians AnneMarie Neff & Ken Grandjean, Beer Expert Jeremy Short, and Terrapin Beer’s Poivre Potion Saison

This week Mike and Chas take on two heavyweights.  First, it's the Kabong Triple IPA from Devil's Backbone Brewing Company.  With an ABV of 11.1, this is one serious high gravity beer that could take Mike and Chas to the limits of their beer tasting abilities. And if you've ever wondered about the mysteries of high gravity, we'll dive into that subject during our segment of Brewery School Dropout. Our other heavyweight is on the musical side, as Mike and Chas take on the legendary James Taylor in our first official Top 6 Artist Profile.  Mike and Chas look at Taylor's amazing career and unveil a Top 6 list of James Taylor songs that have been most influential to them.  All this plus some live performances by Mike and Chas and the latest craft beer news in What's The Buzz. At The Hops would like to thank these artists for their wonderful background music: Kevin MacLeod at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sc3aMkyJ1Q8 Ben Sound at www.bensound.com      

Devil's Backbone Kabong & James Taylor Top 6

It's a virtual Valentines hangover episode. Chas and Mike are back with more beer tasting, original music and talk.  This episode we check out the Special Double Cream Stout from Bell's Brewing in Kalamazoo, Michigan.  We also have a bonus round of Small Town Brewery's Not Your Father's Root Beer, and in honor of Valentines check out the Top 6 most romantic songwriters.  Chas keeps us updated on the latest in craft beer news and both Chas and Mike share an original song from their vast repertoire.

Bells's Beer Special Double Cream Stout

We're back! Mike and Chas have returned after a 6 month hiatus bringing you more music and more beer tasting.   Today we're checking out a special brew from Blue Pants Brewery in Madison, Alabama.  It's sweet...it's savory...it's based on an American classic - the Pinstripe Peanut Butter and Jelly Stout.  Who would have thought you could change a sandwich into a beer? And speaking of "ch-ch-ch-ch-changes," we have a Top 6 dedicated to the one and only David Bowie, as well as an original Chas E tune inspired by the "thin white duke."   Plus you'll get the latest and greatest craft beer news, and as always it's all on the house!

Blue Pants Peanut Butter & Jelly Stout

It's a special episode of At The Hops Podcast as we celebrate our 100th episode.  Chas E. and Mike Mitchell take us on a special musical journey featuring the many singer/songwriter artists we've featured the past three years. This episode's Top 6 features the top Songs of the Century according to the Recording Industry Of America, and Jack stops by to give us the facts about Cream Ales.  Speaking of ales, we check out three beers this week including the Kiwanda Cream Ale from Pelican Pub, Enemy Within from Black Market Brewing Company and Mogli Bourbon Oak-Aged Chocolate Imperial Porter from Caldera Brewing.  

100th Episode!

Hey, we’re back, and just in time for Memorial Day!  After a few weeks of packing, unpacking and moving, Mike Mitchell and Chas E are back with a new episode of At The Hops and a special Memorial Day theme.   On this week’s episode we crack open three beers recommended by MicroBeerClub.com including the Redfeather Session IPA from Black Raven Brewing Company, the Farmlandia Saison from Iron Horse Brewery, and the Yellow Wolf Imperial IPA from Alameda Brewing Company.  Jack stops into to tell us once again what to expect for a Saison or Farmhouse Ale, and Mike and Chas do their best to give you a quality rating of all three beers. We have some Memorial Day music activities too as we check out the Top 6 songs about soldiers according to music writer Andrew Kirell.  You can follow Andrew at @AndrewKirell.   Mike plays us a couple of original compositions and our beer enthused conversations include a review of the Stanley Booth’s book True Adventures of the Rolling Stones, a look at music lyrics trending towards stupidity, and review of Bob Dylan’s performance on Letterman.

Memorial Day 2015

Chas E takes us on a historical journey of Top 6 hits with a little help from A.C. and Adia K.  First, we focus on some golden oldies  and turn back the hands of time to preview what songs were burning the charts in 1978 and 1990.  Then we fast forward straight to 2015 to hear just how much things have changed with today's hit makers.   Chas also gives us the lowdown on a new craft beer as we check out Nice Rack - a mango infused IPA from our good friends at Cool Springs Brewery.  And we revisit a fantastic performance of our own Mike Mitchell doing his original Abbeyville. 

Three Generations of Six

Film director Denny Tedesco joins Chas E to give more insight into the trials and tribulations of creating his documentary film the Wrecking Crew .  Denny will be present for a special screening of the Wrecking Crew this week in Nashivlle at the Belcourt.  Of course Chas and Mike Mitchelll will also be there to give At The Hops listenerst the live experience, and this episode will get our faithful listeners prepped for the big event. MicroBeerClub.com sends Chas a Rye I.P.A. to check out - the Rocket Dog Rye I.P.A. from Laughing Dog Brewing and we revisit a great tune from At The Hops regular Alyssa Jacey.  Curious about what a Rye I.P.A. may be, our Ol' Pal Jack drops in to give us all the details.      

Denny Tedesco - Director of The Wrecking Crew

Singer/songwriter Tom Whall joins Chas E. and Mike Mitchell for more rounds of original music and beer tasting. Originally from Maryland, Tom Whall came to Nashville after studying drums and percussion at the Baldwin Conservatory of Music in Ohio.  Today he's making waves in Music City as a singer/songwriter as well as a percussionist.  Tom plays three new tunes for us including Hard Wired, Same Damn Life, and Hard To Read, and shares where you can download his latest album Colored Ground for whatever price you'd like!  We think it should a pretty generous price considering his great sounds! We also check out three beers recommended by www.MicroBeerClub.com.  This week's beers include the Ketch of the Day from Coronado Brewing Company, the Diamond Knot IPA from Diamond Knot Brewing, and the Big Bang from NoLi Brewhouse.  And you'll get some more great tips on beer and beer tasing as our ol' pal Jack stops by to give us the lowdown on Kolsch style beers. 

Tom Whall Meets The Kolsch

At The Hops brings you servings of craft beer and original music. Recorded in Nashville, Tn, singer/songwriters Chas E. and Mike Mitchell take you on an intoxicated journey of craft beer tastings, musical performances and special guests. Get to know some new craft beers and some up and coming singer/songwriters on At The Hops!

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