I Like Beer the Podcast

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.

Unplanned Field Trip: Main Street Pour House and Inzane Brewery!

Stood up by their in-studio guest, the ILB Team was left alone to cry in their beers. But, since they didn't actually have any beer, they put on happy faces and walked over to Main Street in downtown Vista. They popped in to meet Natasha Thompson at the Main Street Pourhouse and sample some local brews from Harland, Karl Strauss, and South O as well as some uniques from far away. Then, they headed a few doors down to see the Zanes at Inzane Brewery. As always, there's lots going on at Inzane including new beers on tap. Talent had news to share and Doc brought the Craic! Join the team as they enjoy the beer mecca of downtown Vista. 

Groundhog Day!

A full house in the studio this week, which means Doc's back with Craic! Talent "sticks" to the news for Toast, Roast and Pour One Out, and Jeff reports on the 10 strangest beer names on record. To top it off, it's a birthday edition celebrating Producer Joe! Beers from Burgeon, Living Haus and Sierra Nevada make the party complete. Excellent beers picked up at The Brewers Taphouse (Encinitas) and Beer Town (Oceanside). 

Field Trip - The Camp Store in Carlsbad

ILB returns to its roots when the team visits The Camp Store in Carlsbad. Located in the State Beach campground, The Camp Store not only offers an excellent lineup of local beers, but live music, fun events and the best brew with a view in San Diego. Bree Madden shares The Camp Store story and its evolution as well as pints from Pure Project and Burgeon. ILB's own origin story begins right here and they take a trip down memory lane to recount the magic moment.