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Maine Beer Geeks: Hardball & Hops
Richard Bateman
120 episodes
5 days ago
Send us a text In this episode we discuss our visions for the future of the roster for next year's Boston Red Sox team... and we perhaps preview our upcoming pilgrimage to Hill Farmstead Brewery in Vermont to celebrate Rich's birthday.
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Send us a text In this episode we discuss our visions for the future of the roster for next year's Boston Red Sox team... and we perhaps preview our upcoming pilgrimage to Hill Farmstead Brewery in Vermont to celebrate Rich's birthday.
Show more...
Baseball
Society & Culture,
Leisure,
Sports
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Maine Beer Geeks: Hardball & Hops
Episode 120: Who Stays and Who Goes?
Send us a text In this episode we discuss our visions for the future of the roster for next year's Boston Red Sox team... and we perhaps preview our upcoming pilgrimage to Hill Farmstead Brewery in Vermont to celebrate Rich's birthday.
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5 days ago
55 minutes

Maine Beer Geeks: Hardball & Hops
Episode 119: Oktoberfest Tasting!
Send us a text In this episode we taste Oktoberfest offerings from a couple of Maine craft breweries (Definitive Brewing Company & Bissell Brothers Brewing), as well as from Vermont (Hill Farmstead Brewery) and Massachusetts (Tree House Brewing Company). Listen in to hear our thoughts on these tasty Fest Biers and Marzens.
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2 weeks ago
51 minutes

Maine Beer Geeks: Hardball & Hops
Episode 118: Fox Farm Brewery - Salem, CT
Send us a text In this episode we are introduced to a new craft brewery from Connecticut - Fox Farm Brewery. We sample three of their beers - Riffle (West Coast IPA); Burst (Unfiltered IPA); and Roam (American Pale Ale). Listen in to hear our thoughts on these beers.
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1 month ago
41 minutes

Maine Beer Geeks: Hardball & Hops
Episode 117: Tasting Some End of Summer Crushers
Send us a text In this episode we focus our attention on a few Summer Crushers... the "lawnmower beers", as it were. You know, the ones that you down in seconds flat after a hot session on the lawnmower! Listen in to hear our thoughts on these beers.
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1 month ago
34 minutes

Maine Beer Geeks: Hardball & Hops
Episode 116: One of our favorite craft beers now in three versions
Send us a text In this episode we happily taste the "siblings" of one of very favorite Maine craft beers... Thirsty Botanist from Boothbay Craft Brewery. As with many iconic IPAs, a double and sessionable version has burst onto the scene recently. Listen in to hear our thoughts on these new variations of a classic IPA.
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1 month ago
45 minutes

Maine Beer Geeks: Hardball & Hops
Episode 115: Blueberry Beer Tasting, Part II
Send us a text In this episode we continue our exploration of blueberry inspired craft beers. As always, listen in to hear our thoughts on these four offerings.
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2 months ago
34 minutes

Maine Beer Geeks: Hardball & Hops
Episode 114: Blueberry Beer Tasting, Part 1
Getting through the dog days of Summer and sliding towards Labor Day with Part 1 of our Blueberry Beer tasting experience. Listen in to hear our thoughts on these treats.
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2 months ago
31 minutes

Maine Beer Geeks: Hardball & Hops
Episode 113: Collabs & A Tropical Desert Beer!
In this episode we taste a couple of collab beers from one of our favorite Maine craft breweries, Mast Landing Brewing Company. And we also sample a tasty pastry sour ale from Southern Grist Brewing Company (Nashville, TN). Listen in to hear our thoughts on these three interesting beers.
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2 months ago
51 minutes

Maine Beer Geeks: Hardball & Hops
Episode 112: Tasting a Special Collection from Hill Farmstead
In this episode we taste a special collection of craft beers from our happy place, Hill Farmstead Brewery in Vermont. These Farmhouse Style craft beers all share the same base, but are brewed with different hop profiles. Tune in to hear our thoughts on each. Cheers, fellow craft beer geeks!
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3 months ago
1 hour 1 minute

Maine Beer Geeks: Hardball & Hops
Episode 111: Post All Star Game Blues Conversation... and a couple of tasty craft beers!
In this early morning episode we of course start with a taste of "Breakfast" from Maine Beer Company. We also have conversation surrounding the struggles of our beloved Red Sox since resuming action after the all-star break. Then it's time for another beer 😂
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3 months ago
29 minutes

Maine Beer Geeks: Hardball & Hops
Episode 110: A Selection of Maine/Vermont Craft Beer & Some Sox Talk
In this episode we're tasting craft beers from Maine and Vermont; and of course, there's some Sox talk as well. Listen in for our thoughts and opinions on both topics.
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3 months ago
56 minutes

Maine Beer Geeks: Hardball & Hops
Episode 109: A Tasty Trip to Funkytown!
In this episode we once again step out of our comfort zones and take a tasty little trip to Funkytown. And no, it's not a walk on the dark side again as there was not a stout to be had this time around. Listen in to see which styles we try.
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4 months ago
48 minutes

Maine Beer Geeks: Hardball & Hops
Episode 108: We're Back, Baby!
As the song states at the beginning of this episode, "It's been such a long time... !! 265 days, in fact, since we last posted any content. We've missed you all and are happy to be behind the mics again. We're back and we kick it off with some amazing beers! Give it a listen and enjoy.
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4 months ago
1 hour 9 minutes

Maine Beer Geeks: Hardball & Hops
Episode 107: Is it always stout season?
In this episode we sample craft beers that really take us out of our comfort zones. But, in true Maine Beer Geeks style we finish up with one our all-time favorites. Tune in to hear our thoughts on the stouts we tasted.
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1 year ago
47 minutes

Maine Beer Geeks: Hardball & Hops
Episode 106: Go West Young Man!
In this episode we sample several examples of West Coast IPAs and discuss their merits as it relates to the true criteria(s) of the style. Listen in to hear our thoughts and "non expert" reviews.
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1 year ago
49 minutes

Maine Beer Geeks: Hardball & Hops
Episode 105: Vertical At Its Finest!
In this episode we sample beers from two of our favorite New England craft breweries. But not just any beer... nope, we taste variations of three iconic brews. Tune it to hear our thoughts on whether or not these examples of vertical variations live up to the reputation of the OG. Cheers!
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1 year ago
1 hour

Maine Beer Geeks: Hardball & Hops
Episode 104: Paying Homage to the 2004 Boston Red Sox and Sipping on Some Sours
In this episode we reminisce on the 2004 World Champion Boston Red Sox, this being the 20th anniversary of breaking The Curse of the Bambino. For you more "vintage" listeners, do you remember where you were when the final out of that unforgettable series went down? Oh, and we steer far away from our craft beer comfort zones and sample some sours from Maine brewers. Listen in to hear our thoughts.
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1 year ago
44 minutes

Maine Beer Geeks: Hardball & Hops
Episode 103: It's all about the IPAs
In this episode we reminisce on the unforgettable 2004 season for the Boston Red Sox. This year marks the 20th reunion of the hometown team breaking The Curse of the Bambino. We also sample some tasty IPAs from two of our favorite Maine/New England craft breweries. Give us a listen and hear what we think of these beers. Cheers!
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1 year ago
1 hour 15 minutes

Maine Beer Geeks: Hardball & Hops
Episode 102: A Tasting of Random Craft Beers Gathered During our Summer Hiatus
In this episode we taste a selection of craft beers picked up along our travels this Summer/Fall. Check out which ones made the cut and our thoughts about each. And listen in on some more riveting baseball talk from two unbiased fans. 😂😜
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1 year ago
1 hour 7 minutes

Maine Beer Geeks: Hardball & Hops
Episode 101: Left Coast Tasting Session... and more 2023 MLB Season Review
In this episode we turn our attention to the west coast with a tasting of beers from Russian River Brewing Company. Many of you are already familiar with some well-know craft beers from this iconic brewery - such as Pliny the Elder, Blind Pig, and Pliny the Younger - but we dive into the barrel aged end of the spectrum to sample some treats a bit our of our lane. Check in to hear our thoughts.
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2 years ago
53 minutes

Maine Beer Geeks: Hardball & Hops
Send us a text In this episode we discuss our visions for the future of the roster for next year's Boston Red Sox team... and we perhaps preview our upcoming pilgrimage to Hill Farmstead Brewery in Vermont to celebrate Rich's birthday.