Episode Details

The U.S. Open Beer Championship, started in 2009, is the third-largest competition that recognizes and rewards beers from all over the world - and this year, Illinois brewers collected a considerable amount of hardware. We drink through five medal-winning beers while talking about the competition itself and looking back on some past years' winners as well. Also, Craig is thrust into an awkward "you-make-the-call" situation; Ryan recaps his U.S.O.B.C. mini-taproom tour, and we want to know exactly what makes a beer "extreme."

Beers Reviewed

Mikerphone Brewing - Misty Mountain Hop (Gold in American Pale Ale)

Forbidden Root Brewing Company/Ology Brewing Co. - Sprinkles Required (Gold in Collaboration Beer)

Flipside Brewing - Monochrome Dream (Bronze in New England/Juicy/Hazy IPA)

Brothership Brewing - Exoplanet (Silver in West Coast Style IPA)

Werk Force Brewing Co. - Humongous Chungus (Silver in Barrel-Aged Strong Stout/Porter Specialty)