The fastest growing sector of craft beer is not exactly what we expected. Non-alcoholic beer is popping up all over, with some of the biggest and best breweries joining in on the action. In this episode we share our thoughts on this trend, taste some examples, and discuss multiple NA brewing techniques.

Join us to see how much fun we are in an entirely sober episode!

Jason and Stephen crack open a new year by revisiting their favorite beers of 2025, how their tastes have changed, and the standouts that kept them coming back for more. Of course there were plenty of barrel-aged stouts and hazy IPAs, but there are also a few fun surprises. It’s a fun, flavorful look back at a great year in beer.

Beer Tastings:

Jason -

Bourbon County Brand Stout Angel's Envy 2-Year Cask 2023, Goose Island Brewing, Chicago, IL. Style: BBA Stout

Stephen-

Collective Choice 2025, Firestone Walker Brewing, Paso Robles, CA. Style: BBA Stout with Cocoa Nibs, Coconut, and Coffee.

With the price of seemingly everything going up, it's easy to get lost in the cost of our hobby. In this episode, Jason uses his Excel expertise to breakdown those costs to help us truly decide where we should be spending our hard-earned dollars. Also, we catch up on multiple recent beer stories and experiences you won't want to miss!

Beer Tastings:

Jason - Mountains of Mosaic, Original Pattern Brewing, Oakland, CA. Style: Wet Hop IPA

Stephen - Fundamental Observation, Bottle Logic Brewing, Anaheim, CA. Style: BA Imperial Stout