I Like Beer the Podcast

Field Trip - The CSUSM Brewchive!

The ILB Team visits the CSUSM Brewchive. Judith Guest, curator of all things San Diego beer, takes the boys on a trip through beer history and shares rare and fun artifacts she's collected over the years. With plans to open up a public display in the future, the Brewchive is an impressive holding of the many stories contained in the San Diego beer world from the very first breweries to the newest additions.

Field Trip - Copper Kings

A rare tandem of one Jeff and one Joe find themselves at Copper Kings Burgers. Dermot Owens and Alfredo Vega shared the origin story and the unique experiences available at Copper Kings. They also shared their unique tap list, a great show and a great place!

Keystone Check-in

Join the ILB team as they hit one of their favorite streets in North County San Diego: Keystone Way! With several amazing breweries all on one street you can never go wrong heading to Keystone Way. On this trip, we visit Dog Leg, Eppig and Weir. Join Tom, Jeff and Jeff for Toast Roast and Pour as well. 

San Diego Beer News Awards - Takeover

The Jeffs execute an Anchorman-style takeover of San Diego Beer News Awards followed by a flashback to last year's Sips, Spits and Let it Breath.

Field Trip - PCH Sports Bar

Jeff and Jeff are in search of Pliny the Younger. They found it at PCH Sports Bar in Oceanside. Owner Amy O'Donnell has a great lineup of Russian River beers as well as other locals. With a dedicated focus to supporting independent, craft beer, Amy has turned PCH Sports Bar into a fantastic venue. She takes the Jeffs into "The Ship" where they find a spectacular pirate hideaway. Longtime listener and patron of PCH Sports Pub, Phil Martinez, stops by to share his thoughts on this year's Pliny the Younger. 

A Visit from LeperKhanz

Happy St. Patrick's Day! The ILB studio is rockin' with The LeperKhanz, funky rockers with Irish music roots. With twenty-plus years of playing and touring, The Leperkhanz have plenty of stories to share. Of course, the Jeffs ask them about both their musical and beer influences. It is no holds barred with this group! 

On Location: Burgeon Grove in Vista

It's always a good day when the ILB Team finds itself at Burgeon Beer Company. This week, they land at The Grove in Vista to do an on location episode. Tori Bleher, marketing coordinator for Burgeon, sits down to share Burgeon new release beers, chat about the rise of the XPS, and her journey in beer. A few surprise guests pop-in for "off the record" stories that somehow ended up "on the record". Oops. 

Boozy Scoot Scoots and ShamROCKs

The Jeffs have two guests this week to kick off March. Fraiser co-owner of the Boozy Scoot Scoot shares about his journey and his innovative business: the artisan mobile bar. Following Fraiser, Laurel McFarlane joined us to share the details about ShamROCK the best St. Paddy's Day Festival in the county. Listen to the end to find out what the team thinks about Alesmith's Nut Brown Ale.

Field Trip - Central Coast

ILB visits one of the founders of the Central Coast beer scene, George Peterson of Central Coast Brewing. George is a risk taker who clearly thrives when there's a little controversy happening. As a result, he knows how to push buttons! He's also a great storyteller makes fantastic beer. Take a listen as the team climbs up on to the Brew deck to hear the Central Coast Brewing story. 

Field Trip: Figueroa Brewing

Join Doc on his birthday along with the Jeffs as they visit Figueroa Brewing, Central California's most award-winning craft brewery! Brewer Chris Gonzalez joins them to share his journey to get to Figueroa and other great stories. Listen to the end to hear how the guys rate the beers they have in this great establishment.