A look into what’s happening at Untappd and in the world of beer.
We drink new beers every episode and add them to the #DrinkingSocially badge on Untappd. You're welcome to drink along with us and compare notes, submit feedback in the Facebook group, and share in some beer education, or laughter with us every Wednesday.
You can earn this badge by checking-in five (5) different beers under the style pumpkin / yam beer. We also highlight @brouwerijdehalvemaan as our Verified Venue of the Week and shout out @trophybrew…
O’zapft is! O’zapft is! That's been the traditional way Oktoberfest has been kicked off for centuries. Literally meaning "it's been tapped!" But really meaning - it's party time, der bruder! Drinkin…
We’re living in the golden age of beer. It’s almost overwhelming deciding which beer to drink next. How can we even make that decision with so many amazing choices? For Drinking Socially podcast host…
Porters are more than just, “that other dark beer”. Over the past decade or so craft beer consumers have sprinted down a dark, windy, roasty, path of the stout. From barrel-aged to fruited to breakfa…
Drinking Socially podcast hosts Harrison Hickok and Jon Dispenza are pretty great mates, so this week they’re sharing Brawler from Yards Brewing Co. to unlock the “Mild Mannered” badge. You can earn …
Plus, since Kyle’s favorite badge is “You Don’t Know Brett” we’ll crack an Enjoy After 12.26.15 Brett IPA from Stone Brewing Co. Earn this badge by checking-in any beer in the style of Brett Beer, Am…
Recently, this hop has skyrocketed in popularity. Probably because of its magical tropical mango and pineapple properties. Harrison and Jon welcome Shelley and Eric Desmarais from CLS Farms and Alexa…
A very close cousin to an English IPA, ESB was a forerunner catch-all for most early English beers. Ahead of its time, new ESB styles erupted as brewing methods evolved and brewers became more techni…
In the case of an IPA, higher hop intensity and extra juiciness are a given. In fact, the style is often attributed to Vinnie Cilurzo, now owner and brewmaster of renowned Russian River Brewing Co. I…
In 2013, co-owners of Bale Breaker Brewing Co.—Meghann Quinn, her husband Kevin Quinn, and Meghan’s brother Kevin Smith (known as “Smitty”)—helped start the Ales for ALS program with Mike and Cheryl …
One cannot live on dank hops alone. Grab your favorite low ABV beer and turn that frown upside down. We're highlighting the unofficial Year of the Lager badge, "Hopped Down", earned by checking-in to…
Brr! It's cold in here. There must be some Eisbocks in the atmosphere. Eisbocks combine the science of brewing with a bit of magic. And since we're seeing summer temperatures hitting the high hundred…
We're no historians, we're definitely not pirates, but we do know a thing or two about 99 bottles of beer on the wall. That's a pirate song, right? Anywho. This episode we're featuring a badge that's…
We love celebrating with a Pastry Stout. They pack a hefty punch with their high ABV, and are absolutely delicious. We're celebrating Untappd's new release of six brand new core badges on this episod…
Put on your flip flops and your fanciest Tommy Bahama shirt, grab some cold ones and head towards the closest body of water you can find. As we approach July 4th here in the states, we're celebrating…
Brown Ales — the thought should immediately take you back to some of the best beers you've ever had. But, Brown Ales often don't get the recognition they deserve. This week on Drinking Socially, we'r…
We're less than a week away from the first day of Summer 2021, but the warm weather is already here and we're deep into light summer brews already. On this episode, we're featuring the "Summer Fun" b…
Ahh, the trusty pale ale; crisp, refreshing, and always a good choice in a bind. Join us in leveling up the Pale As The Moon Badge. How do you earn it? Check into 5 different beers of any of the foll…
Put on your dancing shoes, grab a german beer, stop googling who is Giotto, and join us in unlocking the Das Boot badge! We're drinking Früh Kölsch from Cölner Hofbräu Früh and highlight Craftbeer Co…
Beer for breakfast? That’s not a bad idea. We're big fans of coffee in porters and stouts. Brewers all over the world have been capturing this flavor profile, using it to highlight the subtle notes t…