Craft Beer Bucket List podcast

Craft Beer Bucket List

Mike and Big Ray

Mike and Big Ray explore craft beer from around the United States and give their unique perspectives. Mike is a university professor and a former brewery owner where Big Ray is an IT project manager and social media personality who just loves to enjoy a good beer. Be sure to tune in and add our favorites to your own bucket list of beers to try before you die!

138 Episodes

OKTOBERFEST 2025 REUNION EPISODE
10/23/2024
1:09:19
Mike and Big Ray get back together for a night of drinking Oktoberfest beers! PROST!
Episode 139 Lakewood Brewing
5/9/2023
59:53
Episode 139 - Lakewood Brewing Craft Beer Bucket List Podcast Links: ⁠https://linktr.ee/craftbeerbucketlist⁠ Brewery Featured: Lakewood Brewing – Garland, Texas Craft Beer Bucket List with Mike and Big Ray. We review "Beers you have to try, before you die!" Mike and Big Ray have been best friends for over 20 years. Mike, who is a professor at Arkansas Tech University, a previous brewery owner, and does research and consultant work in the brewing industry. Big Ray who is a PMP certified Project Manager and part time You Tuber residing in Broken Arrow, OK travels frequently for work and enjoys craft beers across the United States. Be sure to follow us on social media for behind the scenes action and photos of the Craft Beer You Have to Try Before You Die! ⁠www.facebook.com/thecraftbeerbucketlist/⁠ ⁠www.instagram.com/craftbeerbucketlist/⁠ ⁠www.youtube.com/@craftbeerbucketlist⁠ _____________________________________________ Lakewood Brewing – Garland, Texas https://lakewoodbrewing.com/ https://www.facebook.com/LakewoodBrewing https://www.instagram.com/lakewoodbrewing/ https://twitter.com/lakewoodbrewing Episode Sponsors DroneOcle Licensed and insured aerial video and photography services based in the Tulsa Metro Area. We offer hourly rates and packages based on your individual needs. We use the latest consumer technology available to process all work in house. ⁠https://www.facebook.com/DroneOcle⁠ ParksNPints Supporting our public lands one pint at a time. ⁠https://parksnpints.com/⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/parksnpints⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/parksnpints/⁠ Please remember to always drink responsibly! - #DrinkLocal
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Episode 138 - Prairie Artisan Ales
4/18/2023
59:10
Episode 138 Craft Beer Bucket List Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/craftbeerbucketlist Brewery Featured: Prairie Artisan Ales – Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Craft Beer Bucket List with Mike and Big Ray. We review "Beers you have to try, before you die!" Mike and Big Ray have been best friends for over 20 years. Mike, who is a professor at Arkansas Tech University, a previous brewery owner, and does research and consultant work in the brewing industry. Big Ray who is a PMP certified Project Manager and part time You Tuber residing in Broken Arrow, OK travels frequently for work and enjoys craft beers across the United States. Be sure to follow us on social media for behind the scenes action and photos of the Craft Beer You Have to Try Before You Die! www.facebook.com/thecraftbeerbucketlist/ www.instagram.com/craftbeerbucketlist/ www.youtube.com/@craftbeerbucketlist _____________________________________________ Prairie Artisan Ales – Oklahoma City, Oklahoma https://prairieales.com/ https://www.instagram.com/prairieales/ https://www.facebook.com/prairieartisanales/ https://twitter.com/prairieales Episode Sponsors DroneOcle Licensed and insured aerial video and photography services based in the Tulsa Metro Area. We offer hourly rates and packages based on your individual needs. We use the latest consumer technology available to process all work in house. https://www.facebook.com/DroneOcle ParksNPints Supporting our public lands one pint at a time. https://parksnpints.com/ https://www.facebook.com/parksnpints https://www.instagram.com/parksnpints/ Please remember to always drink responsibly! - #DrinkLocal
Episode 137 - The Nook Brew Co & The 2023 Shamrock the Rose District Festival
2/14/2023
52:04
Episode 137 Craft Beer Bucket List Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/craftbeerbucketlist Brewery Featured: The Nook Brewing Company – Broken Arrow, Oklahoma Also on this episode, Big Ray and Mike welcome Debra Wimpee, the Mayor of Broken Arrow and founder of the Shamrock the Rose District festival. Shamrock the Rose District is an event hosted in downtown Broken Arrow to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day and raise money for the local veterans charity, Soldier’s Wish. Get your tickets here or Check out the Shamrock the Rose District Facebook Page - Over 15 breweries will be featured in the beer garden. Take a look at Soldier’s Wish and what they do to support local veterans in Broken Arrow, OK! Craft Beer Bucket List with Mike and Big Ray. We review "Beers you have to try, before you die!" Mike and Big Ray have been best friends for over 20 years. Mike, who is a professor at Arkansas Tech University, a previous brewery owner, and does research and consultant work in the brewing industry. Big Ray who is a PMP certified Project Manager and part time You Tuber residing in Broken Arrow, OK travels frequently for work and enjoys craft beers across the United States. Be sure to follow us on social media for behind the scenes action and photos of the Craft Beer You Have to Try Before You Die! www.facebook.com/thecraftbeerbucketlist/ www.instagram.com/craftbeerbucketlist/ www.youtube.com/@craftbeerbucketlist _____________________________________________ The Nook Brewing Co – Broken Arrow, Oklahoma https://nookbrewco.com/ https://facebook.com/nookbrewco https://instagram.com/nookbrewco Episode Sponsors DroneOcle Licensed and insured aerial video and photography services based in the Tulsa Metro Area. We offer hourly rates and packages based on your individual needs. We use the latest consumer technology available to process all work in house. https://www.facebook.com/DroneOcle ParksNPints Supporting our public lands one pint at a time. https://parksnpints.com/ https://www.facebook.com/parksnpints https://www.instagram.com/parksnpints/ Please remember to always drink responsibly! - #DrinkLocal
Episode 136 - Skydance Brewing Company
1/10/2023
56:48
Episode 136 Craft Beer Bucket List Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/craftbeerbucketlist Brewery Featured: Skydance Brewing – Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Craft Beer Bucket List with Mike and Big Ray. We review "Beers you have to try, before you die!" Mike and Big Ray have been best friends for over 20 years. Mike, who is a professor at Arkansas Tech University, a previous brewery owner, and does research and consultant work in the brewing industry. Big Ray who is a PMP certified Project Manager and part time You Tuber residing in Broken Arrow, OK travels frequently for work and enjoys craft beers across the United States. Be sure to follow us on social media for behind the scenes action and photos of the Craft Beer You Have to Try Before You Die! www.facebook.com/thecraftbeerbucketlist/ www.instagram.com/craftbeerbucketlist/ www.youtube.com/@craftbeerbucketlist _____________________________________________ Skydance Brewing Co – Oklahoma City, Oklahoma https://www.skydancebrewing.com/ https://www.facebook.com/SkydanceBrewing https://www.instagram.com/skydancebrewing/ Episode Sponsors DroneOcle Licensed and insured aerial video and photography services based in the Tulsa Metro Area. We offer hourly rates and packages based on your individual needs. We use the latest consumer technology available to process all work in house. https://www.facebook.com/DroneOcle ParksNPints Supporting our public lands one pint at a time. https://parksnpints.com/ https://www.facebook.com/parksnpints https://www.instagram.com/parksnpints/ Please remember to always drink responsibly! - #DrinkLocal
Episode 135 - STOUT finish to 2022
12/27/2022
55:46
Episode 135 Recording Date: 12/19/2022 Craft Beer Bucket List Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/craftbeerbucketlist Beers Reviewed: Turning Point – Cookie of Brutality Prairie Ales – Christmas Bomb! Craft Beer Bucket List with Mike and Big Ray. We review "Beers you have to try, before you die!" Be sure to follow us on social media for behind the scenes action and photos of the Craft Beer You Have to Try Before You Die! https://www.facebook.com/thecraftbeerbucketlist/ https://www.instagram.com/craftbeerbucketlist/ https://www.youtube.com/@craftbeerbucketlist Mike and Big Ray have been best friends for over 20 years. Mike, who is a professor at Arkansas Tech University, a previous brewery owner, and does research and consultant work in the brewing industry. Big Ray who is a PMP certified Project Manager and part time You Tuber residing in Broken Arrow, OK travels frequently for work and enjoys craft beers across the United States. _____________________________________________ Prairie Artisan Ales – Oklahoma City, Oklahoma https://prairieales.com/ https://www.facebook.com/prairieartisanales/ https://www.instagram.com/prairieales/ Turning Point Beer – Bedford, Texas https://www.turningpointbeer.com/ https://www.facebook.com/tpbeers https://www.instagram.com/turningpointbeer/ Episode Sponsor DroneOcle Licensed and insured aerial video and photography services based in the Tulsa Metro Area. We offer hourly rates and packages based on your individual needs. We use the latest consumer technology available to process all work in house. https://www.facebook.com/DroneOcle Please remember to always drink responsibly! - #DrinkLocal
Episode 134 - A Nebraska IPA with Special Guest StevenOnTheMove
12/20/2022
48:50
Episode 134 Recording Date: 12/12/2022 Craft Beer Bucket List Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/craftbeerbucketlist Special Guest: StevenOnTheMove www.stevenonthemove.com Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter: @stevenonthemove Beer Reviewed: Kros Strain Brewing – Little Full, Lotta Sap DIPA 8% Craft Beer Bucket List with Mike and Big Ray. We review "Beers you have to try, before you die!" Be sure to follow us on social media for behind the scenes action and photos of the Craft Beer You Have to Try Before You Die! https://www.facebook.com/thecraftbeerbucketlist/ https://www.instagram.com/craftbeerbucketlist/ https://www.youtube.com/@craftbeerbucketlist Mike and Big Ray have been best friends for over 20 years. Mike, who is a professor at Arkansas Tech University, a previous brewery owner, and does research and consultant work in the brewing industry. Big Ray who is a PMP certified Project Manager and part time You Tuber residing in Broken Arrow, OK travels frequently for work and enjoys craft beers across the United States. _____________________________________________ Kros Strain Brewing – La Vista, Nebraska https://krosstrainbrewing.com/ https://www.facebook.com/KrosStrainBeer/ https://www.facebook.com/KrosStrainBeer/ https://twitter.com/krosstrainbeer Episode Sponsor DroneOcle Licensed and insured aerial video and photography services based in the Tulsa Metro Area. We offer hourly rates and packages based on your individual needs. We use the latest consumer technology available to process all work in house. https://www.facebook.com/DroneOcle Please remember to always drink responsibly! - #DrinkLocal
Episode 133 - Tis The Season for Desert Stouts with TexLovesBeer
12/13/2022
53:11
Episode 133 - Recording Date: 12/5/2022 Craft Beer Bucket List Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/craftbeerbucketlist Special Guest: Tex – Instagram: @TexLovesBeer Beers Reviewed Martin House Brewing – Columbiana BBL Stout 903 Brewers – Cookie Monster Stonecloud Brewing – Tortoise Head Craft Beer Bucket List with Mike and Big Ray. We review "Beers you have to try, before you die!" https://www.facebook.com/thecraftbeerbucketlist/ https://www.instagram.com/craftbeerbucketlist/ https://www.youtube.com/@craftbeerbucketlist Mike and Big Ray have been best friends for over 20 years. Mike, who is a professor at Arkansas Tech University, a previous brewery owner, and does research and consultant work in the brewing industry. Big Ray who is a PMP certified Project Manager and part time You Tuber residing in Broken Arrow, OK travels frequently for work and enjoys craft beers across the United States. _____________________________________________ Martin House Brewing – Ft Worth, Texas https://martinhousebrewing.com/ https://www.facebook.com/martinhousebrewing https://www.instagram.com/martinhousebrewing https://twitter.com/MartinHouseBrew Stonecloud Brewing – Oklahoma City, Oklahoma https://stonecloudbrewing.com https://www.facebook.com/StonecloudBrewingCo/ https://www.instagram.com/stonecloudbrewingco/ 903 Brewers – Sherman, Texas https://903brewers.com/ https://www.facebook.com/903Brewers https://www.instagram.com/903_brewers Episode Sponsor DroneOcle Licensed and insured aerial video and photography services based in the Tulsa Metro Area. We offer hourly rates and packages based on your individual needs. We use the latest consumer technology available to process all work in house. https://www.facebook.com/DroneOcle Please remember to always drink responsibly! - #DrinkLocal
Episode 132 - Big Ray catches a buzz while drinking STOUTS with Mike
12/6/2022
55:35
Episode 132 Recording Date: 11/21/2022 Craft Beer Bucket List Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/craftbeerbucketlist Beer Reviewed Martin House – Sharks With Frickin Laser Beams Attached to their Heads Pt 2 Norfork – Bury Your Nut Rogue – Rolling Thunder 2022 Craft Beer Bucket List with Mike and Big Ray. We review "Beers you have to try, before you die!" Mike and Big Ray have been best friends for over 20 years. Mike, who is a professor at Arkansas Tech University, a previous brewery owner, and does research and consultant work in the brewing industry. Big Ray who is a PMP certified Project Manager and part time You Tuber residing in Broken Arrow, OK travels frequently for work and enjoys craft beers across the United States. Be sure to follow us on social media for behind the scenes action and photos of the Craft Beer You Have to Try Before You Die! www.facebook.com/thecraftbeerbucketlist/ www.instagram.com/craftbeerbucketlist/ www.youtube.com/@craftbeerbucketlist _____________________________________________ Martin House Brewing - Fort Worth, Texas https://martinhousebrewing.com/ https://www.facebook.com/martinhousebrewing https://www.instagram.com/martinhousebrewing https://twitter.com/MartinHouseBrew Norfork Brewing - Norfork, Arkansas https://nfbrew.com/ http://www.facebook.com/naturesbeer http://www.instagram.com/norforkbrewingcompany Rogue Ales - Newport, Oregon https://www.rogue.com/ https://www.facebook.com/RogueAlesSpirits/ https://www.instagram.com/RogueAles/ https://twitter.com/rogueales Episode Sponsor DroneOcle Licensed and insured aerial video and photography services based in the Tulsa Metro Area. We offer hourly rates and packages based on your individual needs. We use the latest consumer technology available to process all work in house. https://www.facebook.com/DroneOcle
Episode 131 Thanksgiving Leftovers Beers!
11/29/2022
35:38
Episode 131 Craft Beer Bucket List Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/craftbeerbucketlist Beer Reviewed Oyster City – Tates Helles False Idol - Ragnarok Craft Beer Bucket List with Mike and Big Ray. We review "Beers you have to try, before you die!" Mike and Big Ray have been best friends for over 20 years. Mike, who is a professor at Arkansas Tech University, a previous brewery owner, and does research and consultant work in the brewing industry. Big Ray who is a PMP certified Project Manager and part time You Tuber residing in Broken Arrow, OK travels frequently for work and enjoys craft beers across the United States. Be sure to follow us on social media for behind the scenes action and photos of the Craft Beer You Have to Try Before You Die! www.facebook.com/thecraftbeerbucketlist/ www.instagram.com/craftbeerbucketlist/ www.youtube.com/@craftbeerbucketlist _____________________________________________ Oyster City Brewing – Apalachicola, Florida https://oystercity.beer/ https://www.facebook.com/OysterCityBrewingCompany https://www.instagram.com/oystercitybrewingcompany False Idol Brewing – North Richland Hills, Texas https://www.falseidolbrew.com/ https://www.facebook.com/thefalseidolbrewing https://www.instagram.com/falseidolbrewing Episode Sponsor DroneOcle Licensed and insured aerial video and photography services based in the Tulsa Metro Area. We offer hourly rates and packages based on your individual needs. We use the latest consumer technology available to process all work in house. https://www.facebook.com/DroneOcle Please remember to always drink responsibly! - #DrinkLocal

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