We're back after a short break, and David drinks the Costco-exclusive Deschutes Kirkland Signature Helles-Style Lager.

Kirkland Signature Helles-Style Lager is a recipe from the Oregon-based Deschutes Brewery that won a gold medal at the 2023 Great American Beer Festival. The beer is 4.5% ABV and is a nearly perfect example of the German-inspired style that is both crisp and clean.

The Brewers Association annual ranking of the top 50 craft breweries is also out, and we talk about the biggest movers on the list. One of the headlines for David is that Rhinegeist Brewery is now the biggest brewery in Ohio, moving up to 16th overall and passing longtime champ Great Lakes. BrewDog and Fat Head's also rank as Ohio breweries in the top 50.

We break down the following new stories:

Brewers Association Reports 2024 U.S. Craft Brewing Industry Figures

Churchill Downs Partners with TEN20 Craft Brewery with 'Churchill Downs Light' Beer

WhistlePig Whiskey Toasts 4/20 With Marijuana-Flavored Maple Syrup

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We're back after a brief hiatus and this week David drinks Branch & Bone Tea For the Trillerman.

Branch & Bone Tea For the Trillerman is a rustic Czech-inspired Pilsner featuring Czech hops and an old world Czech style malt from our friends at Sugar Creek Malt Co. The name is a play on a Cat Stevens album.

Gary is a world traveler, and we had AI write a podcast episode script for us.

We also talk about these news stories:

• Untappd Names The Best Breweries Of 2024
• From the Court to Cocktails: Lonzo Ball Drops 116-Ounce Drinkable Basketball Alongside BuzzBallz
• This Kentucky Bourbon Was Just Named The World's Best
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Hello. Flagship February is upon us. David is off the wagon and this show is off the rails as usual.

David goes in on a standard selection that is the original Sierra Nevada Pale Ale.

Gary goes with some Piggyback from Whistle Pig.

The Eagles won the Super Bowl. The Academy Awards are looming. So much nonsense.

Enjoy

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