Brewtal Battle Podcast
A craft beer podcast in which the hosts primarily taste beers blindly. Special episodes focus on beer and food pairings, brewery showcases, cellar dives, beers from the store shelf, and much more. Listen and drink along, and don’t forget to keep it Brewtal!
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Episodes
- 350
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
Pumpkin Beers Episode – “Crooked Crab & Westbrook”
Searching for a good pumpkin beer for the fall season, Rebecca and Carlin picked a few out at their local liquor store. Two are tasted and evaluated in this episode.
Elder Pine Brewing & Blending Excursion Episode – “Brewing Up Interesting Beers”
One of their favorite breweries in Maryland, Carlin and Rebecca traveled to Elder Pine Brewing & Blending for some very interesting beers on draft. Hear about their experience as they sip on two of t…
Beer Event Episode – “Braglio Farms Oktoberfest & Whiskey On The Waterfront”
Over the past month or so, Carlin and Rebecca hit two events featuring beer that impressed them. This episode is talking about those events while sipping on a few beers.
Beer Mail Episode #17 – “Strange Roots Experimental Ales”
Carlin and Rebecca were recently gifted two beers from Strange Roots Experimental Ales by Jason Tabeling and Caroline Cook. Hear what the hosts think of the beers in this return to the beer mail epis…
Bluejacket Excursion Episode – “Great Service, Good Beers & Really Good Food”
A brewery with good food and lots of outdoor seating in the thick of Washington, DC, Bluejacket deserved a recent visit from Carlin and Rebecca. Hear all about their experience while they sip on a ni…
Right Proper Brewing Excursion Episode – “Solid Beer & Funky Atmosphere”
Having never been to this brewery, Carlin and Rebecca made the trip to DC to take in the ambiance and sample the beers of Right Proper Brewing. Hear their assessment while they sip on a beer they bro…
Hopkins Farm Brewery Excursion Episode – “Open Spaces & Local Ingredients”
Carlin and Rebecca hit up another Maryland farm brewery to support local beer and farming. Hear about their experience at Hopkins Farm Brewery while they sip on some beers.
Union Craft Brewing Excursion Episode – “Solid Offerings In A Nice Space”
Once a favorite brewery, Carlin and Rebecca return to Union Craft Brewing in Baltimore to see how their beers are tasting. Hear about their experience as they taste two of the beers they brought home…
Guinness Brewing Excursion Episode – “An Impressive Place To Hangout”
Having already been open four years, Carlin and Rebecca finally made it to the Guinness Open Gate Brewery in Baltimore, Maryland. Hear all about their experience.
Pariah Brewing Excursion Episode – “Joining The Baltimore Brewing Community”
Originally out of San Diego, California, Pariah Brewing recently opened a location in Baltimore, Maryland, so Carlin and Rebecca had to check it out. Listen for their review of the bar and their beer…
Independent Brewing Excursion Episode – “An Array Of Offerings”
After having the founder of Independent Brewing on the podcast years ago, Carlin and Rebecca decided it was time to check back in on how the beers are tasting and the brewery space has grown.
Dewey Beer Excursion Episode – “Best In The Fruited Sour Game”
A day trip to Rehoboth Beach, Delaware ended in a stop in at Dewey Beer Company for Carlin and Rebecca. Hear about their experience, how tasty the fruited sours were, and some outstanding pizza.
Attaboy Beer Excursion Episode – “An Amazingly Crisp Lager & A Pretty Sour Ale”
While in Frederick, Maryland, Carlin and Rebecca hopped over to Attaboy Beer to taste their offerings on tap and pick up one amazing lager. Listen to their recap of the experience as they sip on some…
Idiom Brewing Excursion Episode – “Nailing Fruited Sours”
Having taken a recent trip to Frederick, Maryland, Carlin and Rebecca had to hit up one of their favorite breweries for sours. Hear the two recount their experience in this episode while sipping a fe…
Mystery Beers Episode #250 – “Baa Baa & Black Flag”
Rounding out this batch of mystery beers, Carlin and Rebecca taste a nice light one and one with a very odd color.
Mystery Beers Episode #249 – “Mortalis & Other Half”
Two more mystery beers are tasted. One turns out to be a style Carlin thinks shouldn’t exist and the other turns out to be a pretty solid collaboration.
Mystery Beers Episode #248 – “Ever Grain & Oliver”
Carlin and Rebecca get back to the style of episode that started the whole podcast, blind tasting. Will this be a fun return, or a disappointing experience for their palates?
Bruery Society Beers Episode #21 – “Absent Minded, Birnesap & Mai Zombie”
Carlin sits down to taste more Bruery beers and this time he’s tasting a range of barrel aging: port, rum, and rye.
Pour Man’s Brewing Excursion Episode – “Showcasing Lagers”
Having seen the results of a recent online tournament of Pennsylvania breweries, Carlin and Rebecca decided to visit the winner to see what all the buzz is about. This one did not disappoint.
Lancaster Beer Excursion Episode – “Cartel Brewing & Blending & Our Town Brewing”
Lancaster, Pennsylvania has a lot of breweries that have sprouted up over the years. Carlin and Rebecca decided to hit up two and talk about their experiences at each in this episode.