Plush Couch Series: 5

This is The Beer Is Fundamental Show. This is Episode 158 and we want to welcome you once again to the NeighBeerHood where craft beer is always the talk of the town. I am BT aka O-Beer-Wan Kenobi the Jedi Knight of craft beer and (this is Lady T.) This episode features Big Chief Crème Stout by Cajun Fire Brewing, a family-owned company founded in New Orleans in 2011. It is federally recognized as Louisiana and the U.S. South’s first Black/Native American-owned brewing company. Is anyone still using the Untappd app? Longtime users generally appreciate its beer-tracking, discovery, and brewery features, but opinions are divided over its recent redesign. The October 15, 2026 update expanded the platform beyond beer to include wine and spirits. Some users appreciate the expanded options, while others dislike the cluttered interface and departure from its beer-first focus. After the break, we discuss our upcoming Ireland and Scotland trip, including whiskey tastings. Although we plan to bring home only a couple of bottles, we’ll discuss how long opened whiskey lasts. Properly stored whiskey can remain safe indefinitely, though oxidation gradually affects its flavor, especially when the bottle is nearly empty. Cloudiness, mold, insects, or unusual odors are warning signs to discard it. Finally, Halloween was a hit! We had fewer trick-or-treaters than usual, but the yard decorations were fantastic.

This is The Beer Is Fundamental Show. This is Episode 158 and we want to welcome you once again to the NeighBeerHood where craft beer is always the talk of the town. I am BT aka O-Beer-Wan Kenobi the Jedi Knight of craft beer and (this is Lady T.) In this episode of The Beer Is Fundamental Show, we explore the world of whisky while reflecting on our recent adventures. Thanks to Total Wine, we sample a Glengoyne Scotch whisky pack featuring three different expressions, giving us an opportunity to compare and discuss their unique characteristics. We also share highlights from our recent trip to the Barrel and Flow Festival and talk about the latest developments at Stone Brewing, including its plans to exit its three Escondido locations. To round things out, we dive into the differences between Scotch whisky and Irish whiskey, exploring what makes each style distinctive. We are on social media. Instagram at beer is fundamental and the same with Facebook. You can contact us by phone also at 407-350-7909. Feel free to leave a message if we’re not available. You can definitely check us out on the Beerisfundamental.com. You can get the best in craft beer news, craft beer specials, and other awesome things.

This is The Beer Is Fundamental Show. We want to welcome you once again to the NeighBeerHood where craft beer is always the talk of the town. We are your hosts, BT aka O-Beer-Wan Kenobi the Jedi Knight of craft beer and Lady T. The Beer Is Fundamental Show returns with Episode 157 after our annual summer hiatus. We want to kick off the episode by featuring Kessler Run, a smoky dark lager from BarrieHaus Beer Company in Ybor City, Florida. Known for producing exceptional lagers, BarrieHaus delivers a beer with subtle smoke, toasted bread flavors, and remarkable balance, making it another standout from one of the hosts’ favorite Florida breweries. We reflected on a busy summer spent with family, including time with their grandsons and attending family reunions. BT enjoyed reconnecting with relatives in Tampa, while Lady T’s family reunion took place aboard the Carnival Glory. The cruise exceeded expectations. Great company, enjoyable drinks, and relaxing stops—including Celebration Key, where we sampled local beer while enjoying the beach—made for an unforgettable vacation. The episode also highlights the excitement surrounding the FIFA Club World Cup. We really enjoyed watching elite soccer and seeing international visitors embrace American culture. From oversized food portions and ranch dressing to Buc-ee’s and unexpected free nachos, we appreciated seeing guests experience uniquely American traditions. We also discuss Cabo Verde’s surprising success, the U.S. team’s strong performance despite falling short against Belgium, and the excitement of watching the championship match while aboard the cruise ship. We want to congratulate Debbie Lagone, winner of the Barsys Shaker Pro giveaway, courtesy of Barsys, before looking ahead to one of the year’s premier craft beer events, the Barrel and Flow Festival, where the team will once again provide on-the-ground coverage. Finally, we want to highlight our visit to Tampa’s newly opened Hop State Brewing, located on Benjamin Road, where we toured the brewery, sampled the offerings, and sat down to ask the team about their newest venture in the area’s growing craft beer scene.

This is The Beer Is Fundamental Show. This is Episode 155 and we want to welcome you once again to the NeighBeerHood where craft beer is always the talk of the town. We are your hosts, BT aka O-Beer-Wan Kenobi the Jedi Knight of craft beer and Lady T. We had a great time in New Orleans at the Barrel on the Bayou Festival. It was put on by the same people that put on the Barrel and Flow Festival in Pittsburgh every August. The festival was at Lafayette Park and it was a great location for it. There was great music, great beer, great food, and great people. Cheers!

This is The Beer Is Fundamental Show. This is Episode 155 and we want to welcome you once again to the NeighBeerHood where craft beer is always the talk of the town. We are your hosts, BT aka O-Beer-Wan Kenobi the Jedi Knight of craft beer and Lady T. Between the Snoop and Dre Lounge and the Saint Patrick’s Day Parade, we do not know what was weirder. But you know that we can have a good time anywhere. CHEERS!

We want to apologize in advance for the audio quality. We had some technical difficulties and had to resort to our original setup from back in Episode #1. This is The Beer Is Fundamental Show. This is Episode 143 and we want to welcome you once again to the NeighBeerHood where craft beer is always the talk of the town. We are your hosts, BT aka O-Beer-Wan Kenobi the Jedi Knight of craft beer and Lady T.

This is The Beer Is Fundamental Show. This is Episode 143 and we want to welcome you once again to the NeighBeerHood where craft beer is always the talk of the town. We are your hosts, BT aka O-Beer-Wan Kenobi the Jedi Knight of craft beer and Lady T. This is our annual Faded Kingdom Beer Festival review. Faded Kingdom Beer Fest was January 31st, 2026 and it is always the final beer festival to cap off Orlando Beer Week. Located at beautiful Lake Baldwin in front of Tactical Brewing. This festival benefits the Back To Nature Wildlife Refuge. As usual, they had some of the best beer in the country, along with a block party, food vendors, a market, and live armored combat. Faded Kingdom is always billed as one of the elite beer festivals in Florida if not the South.

This is The Beer Is Fundamental Show. This is Episode 143 and we want to welcome you once again to the NeighBeerHood where craft beer is always the talk of the town. We are your hosts, BT aka O-Beer-Wan Kenobi the Jedi Knight of craft beer and Lady T. BT is observing Dry January and it is hard on him. He is detoxing and it is driving him crazy. Lady T is trying to be as supporting as she can. But she is not observing Dry January. This episode’s libation is The Green Fizz. It is a non-alcoholic drink that has a gin base. It is quite tasty. The ingredients are below. It is a recipe that can be found on the site of one of our new advertisers, Viski. Ingredients: (Serves 1) 1½ oz Zero proof gin 2 oz Green juice (spinach, kale, apple) 1 oz Pineapple juice A few slices of cucumber, kiwi, and green apple Ginger beer to top DIRECTIONS: Add cucumber, gin, green juice and pineapple juice to a cocktail shaker and muddle. Add ice and shake, then double strain into an ice-filled glass. Top with ginger beer and garnish with cucumber slices.

Who says that craft beer isn’t just as sexy and romantic as wine. The Plush Couch Series are a collection of Neo-Soul hits to get you in the mood for a nice beer and maybe some other things. Check out #5 Mike Phillips Wonderful and Special Sevyn Streeter Assumptions Rayana Jay Bad Decision Teri Tobin  Love Me Koffee Brown Simple Things Tessa Jade & Ganoush Collective Free My Soul Full Crate & Mar She Was Fly Ericka Nicole Malone I’m Climbin’ Trquoiz Press Rewind Peyton & Shafiq Husayn Fly High Sydney Ranee & Efajemue Ride Your Mind Flwr Chyle Bittersweet Steve Lacy Give You The World Lo Artiz Hold On Ceycey Kiss and Tell KWN Back of the Club

This is The Beer Is Fundamental Show. This is Episode 143 and we want to welcome you once again to the NeighBeerHood where craft beer is always the talk of the town. We are your hosts, BT aka O-Beer-Wan Kenobi the Jedi Knight of craft beer and Lady T. This episode is all about the annual Kissimmee Downtown Brewdown. Though it is a short episode, it is packed with interviews of the different homebrewers in the city of Kissimmee. I would dare say the best homebrewers in the immediate area. The brewdown is sponsored by Vintage Vinos in Kissimmee and has been an annual function for years. The way it works is homebrewers provide anywhere from one to 3 craft beer selections. They can be of any variety. But it pays to be creative. People can purchase voting cards for certain amounts. The cards range from$10 to $30. The more expensive the card, the more votes you get. Each card also gives you one or two beers depending on the card.