The Foamy Heads

• In this 2 part show, Mitch, Rich, and Shane hit the 2023 Craft Brewers Conference. After landing at the Pharmacy Burger Parlor and Beer Garden, the Foamy Heads were joined by Shane Gibbs from House of Dogs Brewing Company and manager of the Casual Pint in Smyrna, TN, Gary Lorio (Regional Account Manager for D&V International), and some heavy hitters in the Belgian beer industry to discuss the love of craft beer and tradition. Gary first introduces Amaury Kervyn D'oud Mooreghem of Brouwerij Verhaeghe. Originally known for their Duchesse de Bourgogne Flanders Red Ale, Amaury takes the guys thru the history of the brewery as well as the aging and tasting process. He then transitions towards the creation process of the (now) famous Duchesse Cherry, which involves an 18 month maturation in oak casks and an additional 6 month maceration process with real Belgian cherries. The Duchesse Chocolate Cherry Flanders Red Ales is a solid honorable mention as well. Pierre Mottet, representing Val-Dieu, joined the discussion next. He spoke about the uniqueness of their brewery, which is the only Abbey beer still brewing inside the monastery. They're known for their gold medal-winning Triple and Grand Cru, and their beer is linked to the city of Liège in Belgium. The Grand Cru was one of Rich's favorite- you can really taste the passion and attention to detail in these beers! Conversation also revolved around the Val-Dieu Blanche de Liège, a light and citrusy beer perfect for the warm weather. The hosts praised its smoothness and flavor profile, and Pierre revealed that they are also brewing a new version of the Blanche de Liège called Rosé, flavored with strawberries. While the good times don't end here, the discussion had to be split up. In the next segment, Rich and Mitch get to sit down with the brewery that got Mitch into the craft beer scene altogether! Marco Passarella from St. Bernardus/Brouwerij Verhaeghe joins the fray and educates us further on beer from across the sea. Websites
• Brouwerij Verhaeghe: ⁠https://www.brouwerijverhaeghe.be/⁠⁠
• Val-Dieu: https://www.abbaye-du-val-dieu.be/en/the-brewery/
• St. Bernardus: https://www.sintbernardus.be/
• D & V International: https://www.specialtybeer.com/
• Foamy Heads: thefoamyheads.com
• House of Dogs Brewing Co. https://www.instagram.com/houseofdogsbrewco/

Special Thanks: Shane Gibbs from House of Dogs Brewing Company for the connection and invitation to this amazing time Gary Lorio (Regional Account Manager for D&V International) for connecting Shane to our special guests Amaury, Pierre, and Marco of Brouwerij Verhaeghe, Val-Dieu, St. Bernardus respectively - you all have an amazing craft and we can't wait to drink more of your amazing beers! ---------- The Foamy Heads podcast offers a unique platform for beer enthusiasts to learn more about their favorite brews, straight from the people who make them. Whether you're a casual beer drinker or a craft beer connoisseur, episodes like this provide a wealth of information about the international beer scene, the brewing process, and some truly exceptional beers. With the continuing growth and evolution of the craft beer industry, podcasts like The Foamy Heads, and others, are an excellent way to keep up to date with the latest trends, flavors, and stories behind your favorite brews. So, whether you're in Nashville or anywhere else in the world, crack open a cold one and tune in to The Foamy Heads for an in-depth look at the world of craft beer.

- Mitch and Rich #craftbeer #craftbrewery #belgianbeer #beer #CBC2023

After some much needed time away, Mitch and Rich jump back on the mics to discuss their favorite topic- BEER! Both brews get high marks from the guys- no beer is perfect, but these get pretty close.

Rich enjoys Southern Grist's 1000th unique beer, called... well... "1000th Unique Beer!" this New England double IPA is brewed with oats and is hopped with Citra (Rich's favorite hop), Galaxy (Rich's 2nd favorite hop), and Cashmere. The addition of oats creates a slightly creamy taste on a very juicy and hazy IPA. This beer is best enjoyed very cold, and Rich made sure to finish it before it warmed up too much.

Mitch, on the other hand, went to the dark side. North Coast Brewing's Barrel-Aged Old Rasputin didn't stand a chance once he cracked open the bottle. Clocking in at 11.6%, this behemoth of an already excellent Russian Imperial Stout is aged in oak whiskey barrels, adding a level of complexity that amplifies the chocolate and espresso notes in the flavor profile. Mitch was quick to point out that it needs to warm up a bit before he can truly experience all of its flavors.

From there, the discussion on the craft beer community begins. From brewery owners and head brewers, to experienced workers out in the field, Mitch and Rich already have discussions lined up that excites them for what 2023 has to offer.

We hope you enjoy our thoughts and discussions, and we can't wait to share our year with beer to the community!

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Mitch and Rich land at Tanasi Brewing & Supplies. Named after the Cherokee word for TN and out of respect to the Cherokee tribes here before us, owner and operator Clinton Sallee graciously hosted us to a FULL FLIGHT of beers, and we couldn't have been more excited to oblige. This brewery retains the look of a gas station on the outside, but their “pumps” (or taps) located inside are meant to fill up your glass!

Watermelon Crawl: A silver medal award from the U.S Open and making it the 2nd best hard seltzer in the United States, this 5.1% ABV beverage is as easy to drink as it is flavorful. Unlike most seltzers, this was intentionally brewed with less carbonation to make it easier on the stomach.

Harvest Moon: This Kentucky Common is the brother of its more commonly known California Common, but less citrus forward. Coming in at 5.5% ABV and 22 IBU, this silver medal-awarded beer is creamy, light, and extremely complex from start to finish.

3 Hops & A Kot: Named after the military term 3 hots and a cot, Clinton created this 5.2% / 27 IBU Historical Beer/Kotbusser using sourwood honey and molasses to create a beer that changes flavors from molasses to honey as it warms up. Clinton gives us a lesson on glassware and serving beer at different temperatures.

Cheeky Wanker: The Beer Judge Certification Program organization dictates how a beer should look, taste, smell, and everything else... "Cheeky Beers" do not meet their strict specifications. Meet Cheeky Wanker, a 5.2% traditional southern English brown ale brewed with Dunkelweizen yeast- basically creating a hybrid of 2 different beers! Not overly sweet, this brew has slight notes of banana and clove on the finish, all while sticking to the traditional brown ale flavor

One Moher Stout: Named after the Cliffs of Moher in the Republic of Ireland, this Irish Stout has a dry finish with roasted barley and chocolate malt notes, this 4.5% ABV 27 IBU brew was so easy to drink that Rich accidentally drank his whole pour during the rinse break without even realizing it!

DMZ Dragon: Drinking this beer on national lager day! This brew is loaded with gochujang up front and kimchi on the finish. Notes of cabbage all throughout this beer make it an extremely interesting (and cloudy-looking) drink. 5.2% and 19 IBU

Night In Cork: One of the best Irish Reds Mitch & Rich have had, this 5.1% ABV beer adds black malt to the amber grains which creates a blood-red-looking brew.

Poivre Epice Saison: A Farmhouse Ale - Saison with Habanero Peppers, 6.4% ABV, 19 IBU. This beer is "present but not painful" (as described by Clinton). Mitch loves this beer, as the peppery notes are right up his alley!

Indigenous People: At this point, words become hard for Rich… Maybe too many beers? Either way, this American Amber beer is named after Indigenous People Day (which is right after Thanksgiving) to celebrate the people here before us. Easy drinking, but the 5.7% ABV will sneak up on you.

Hazy Ridge: Rich is all about hazies, and this one was awesome. He even went back later that evening to order a full pour! Clocking in at 6.9% and 59 IBUs, this brew was a great finisher to the flight.

Tanasi Brewing & Supplies Socials:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tanasibrewingandsupplies Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TanasiBrewingandSupplies

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TanasiBrewingandSupplies/

Untappd: https://untappd.com/TanasiBrewing Beer Advocate: https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/62730

Restaurantji: https://www.restaurantji.com/tn/chattanooga/tanasi-brewing-and-supplies-/

Brewery Location: Tanasi Brewing & Supplies, 1510 Riverside Dr, Chattanooga, TN 37406

Next time you're in Chattanooga, Tanasi Brewing & Supplies is a MUST-STOP IN location. Say hi to Clinton and tell him The Foamy Heads sent you!

Mitch and Rich go on the road and land in Chattanooga, TN! The city's beer scene has expanded even since the last time we visited. However, we started with the roots- Chattanooga Brewing Company. General Manager Alex and brewer James join us on the show and walk us through the many rounds of graciously provided beers:

Chattahooligan Kolsch: 

a 4.2% easy drinking kolsch, brewed originally for the Chattanooga Football Club. This seasonal brew became so popular that it made its way in to the year round rotation. Extremely drinkable, brewed with Spalter Select hops to give a slight floral aroma and provides a crisp, clean finish.

Chestnut Street Brown Ale:

Named after the street in which Chattanooga Brewing resides, this fairly straight forward brew uses a large amount of Munich malt to bring the bready and biscuit flavor. Add some chocolate malts for the finish, and you have a 6.2% brown ale that is nothing to shy away from- but be careful because it drinks extremely easy for it's middle of the road ABV

Palisades IPA:

Featuring Centennial, Cascade, and dry hopped with Citra and Simcoe hops, this west coast IPA is not too "west coast" that it kicks you in the face- and the 6.5% ABV, think of this as an American IPA mixed with a west coast spin.

Wildwood Kettle Sour with Blackberry and Sage:

James and Alex set Rich's expectations and set the stage and, as usual, Rich is surprised that he likes (yet) another sour. Easy drinking, 5.2%, and lots of blackberry provides a lightly tart, yet sweet flavor. Add a solid malt backbone on the finish, and you're brought back to reality that this is, in fact beer- not juice. Oh, and this beer LOOKS beautiful.

Hot Mama: Habanero Lager:

Loaded with 40lbs of pure habanero juiced down in to concentrate, this beer starts with their base kolsch and adds a huge kick of fresh habanero peppers for a spicy but fresh peppery flavor. This beer works great for hot days, as it's refreshing at the same time!

Obscurum Bourbon Barrel Aged Stout:

This 10.1% barrel aged milk stout looks great, smells great, and TASTES DELICIOUS. Alex and James were kind enough to bring this big beer out as their finishing beer for us. Aged in Chattanooga Whiskey barrels, this brew boasts notes of vanilla, oak, cherry, and chocolate. Add a touch of milk sugar and you end with a thick, rich, dark, and smooth finish. Alex and James even brought out a separate bottle for Mitch and Rich to take back home with them- we plan on aging this for a few months!

Chattanooga Brewing Company Social:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chattanoogabrewco/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChattanoogaBrewCo/

Website: https://www.chattabrew.com/

Brewing Location: Chattanooga Brewing Company 1804 Chestnut St, Chattanooga, TN 37408

(Say hello, drink their beer, eat their awesome food, and tell them you heard about them from The Foamy Heads!)

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If you're a craft beer drinker and you've ever been to Knoxville, you've most likely enjoyed a pint (or 3) of delicious beer at Pretentious Beer Co, and most likely you've enjoyed that beer from some of their homemade wicked glassware. Located in the heart of downtown Knoxville, TN, their distribution footprint has previously excluded Nashville... Until now. When Mitch and Rich found out that Nashville was being added to their list, they excitedly made their way down to Craft Brewed to enjoy some suds during the Pretentious Beer tap takeover. But it didn't stop there. The Pretentious owner and head brewers themselves showed up and sat down with us for a few to discuss the brewery's history, current, and future plans. Join Mitch and Rich as they talk with Matthew Cummings and Matthew Lillie about the Pretentious Beer Company and the other half of their adventure, Pretentious Glass Co. And a big shoutout to Cody Mullins, manager at Pretentious for aligning the stars to allow this all to happen!

Pretentious Beer Co website: https://pretentiousbeerco.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pretentiousbeerco

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pretentiousbeerco/

On-site recorded at 

Craft Brewed 502 8th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37204

Additional dialogue with Shane Rogers

Rich and Mitch are hungry AND thirsty, so what better place to hit up than a great burger and beer joint? Cledis Burgers, who took over the Various Artists Brewery location, is home to Nashville's newest burger joint, alongside 24 ALL LOCAL ever-changing taps.

While we do plan on talking to Shane Nasby (owner) in a future episode, the goal here was to take in the new scenery and support the local establishment. Rich and Mitch review a couple brews onsite while testing their new hardware setup.

Beers Consumed:

1. Enders New England IPA (Living Waters): 7.5% Double dry hopped New England style IPA with Mosaic, Simcoe, and Amarillo for a luscious and slightly decadent experience. Ryan and the boys at Living Waters DOES NOT MISS.
2. Howling Winds Scotch Ale (TennFold): a 5.6% Scotch Ale that goes down too easy, yet contains lots of complex flavors and a slightly smoky backend. TennFold doing what they do best- low to mid ABV brews with loads of flavors that allow you to enjoy more than 1 in a single sitting
3. Pick 6 Porter (New Heights): a roasty delicate porter with hints of chocolate and a slightly higher IBU count than usual for a porter. clocking in at 6% ABV and 32 IBUs, this is exactly what you'd expect from the boys (and girls) at New Heights- a porter with a west coast spin.

Visit Cledis Burgers at:
1011 Elm Hill Pike, Nashville, TN

Website: https://www.cledis.com/

Social Media:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cledisburgers/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cledisburgers/

The Foamy Heads visit Ryan Jensen of Marrowbone Creek Brewing Co! Ryan was kind enough to invite us down to the brewery on his day off to give us a private walkthrough and beer tasting. 

Beers Consumed:
1) Barrel Conditioned Puzzel Fool's Gold: 1yr anniversary release of their Belgian Strong Golden Ale, clocking in at an 8.3% ABV
2) First Bloom American IPA: 6.2% ABV easy drinking IPA that brings nice floral notes (which Rich can't pick out, apparently)
3) Wintervakantie: Spiced winter Belgian, sitting at a nice 7.2%
4) Stone Heart Stout: another 1yr anniversary release, bringing the heat with a "10.1%" ABV

Lightning Round Bottle Share Beer:
Southern Grist Batch One Theory: 6th anniversary Cake. 13.5% Double Pastry Stout that's too big to handle solo! Thank goodness there were 3 of us so that we could tackle this bottle together. This was our appreciation gift to Ryan for his hospitality. 

Marrowbone Creek Brewing Social:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marrowbonecreekbrewingco/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarrowboneCreekBrewingCo/
Website: https://marrowbonebrewing.com/
Untappd: https://untappd.com/MarrowboneCreekBrewingCo
LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/marrowbonecreekbrewingco

Brewing Location:
Marrowbone Creek Brewing Co.
240 S Main St, Ashland City, TN 37015

(Say hello and tell them you heard about them from The Foamy Heads!)

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Rich and Mitch drink Dogfish Head's 120 Minute IPA 2017 and World Wide Stout 2018. These two beers are put together in a glass as one would create a black and tan drink. This really was an aptly named concoction due to the insane ABV and flavors that are mixed together. 

Archive Episode: This was recorded sometime in 2021. We had a lot of beers that needed some things said, so we ran the gamut and this was on of the pairings. One of the more fun beers to cover at any point in time. 

Beers Consumed: (2021)

• 2017 Dogfish Heads 120 Minute IPA 
• 2018 World Wide Stout 

Finally, we found a place to worship ourselves. Sabbath Brewing exists in East Atlanta Village. After seeing the brewery name listed on Google for more than two years, we finally get to walk through their doors and taste some brews. Upon our arrival, the stage is being prepared and their beer is flowing like the endless beer from Heiðrún in Valhalla. There’s a special Saison on tap that’s been brewed with Kelly’s Death Pickles. Deadly peppers in a Saison? Why not!? The taps are repurposed pipes from an old church organ. Murals of madness are above the casks. The walk-in is slapped to hell with all sorts of local and out-of-town slaps. Candles have melted and lay dormant where they lay. Aesthetics are super on point here. The bar’s stage is about to be set for the live shows and people are about ready to start the summoning. Hell yes, let’s rock.

During our visit to the beautiful Monday Night Preservation Society in Nashville, TN, Peter Kiley invited us to the mothership- a super open space with tables and outdoor seating based in the heart of downtown Atlanta, GA. Peter and the staff at Monday Night Brewing were very generous and hospitable in our visit as we tasted through their beers. So many good choices and every single beer this run were brewed with great care for the consumer. We were ecstatic to have Imaginary Grace again as well. We get new offerings that just so happened to release the same day we recorded as well as local-only selections on tap. Peter is extremely knowledgeable and educated us on all sorts of aspects about Monday Night Brewing beers and the insane amount of effort Monday Night Brewing crews put into each production. Join Mitch and Rich as we taste our way thru the ATL beer scene at Monday Night Brewing!

We talk to the one and only Aaron Hortman from the Main Street Liquor Store! We had a helluva time. We usually set up shop somewhere close to folks' Homebase of operations, but I lost my table and Aaron knew the folks at Smoker's Abbey that were more than happy to oblige us for a space to use! HUGE shoutout to Smoker's Abbey and the Nashville crew. They are THE BEST place for cigars, pipe tobacco, and draft beer pours (always a slamming list to choose from). Good folks in this city. Back to the episode details: We drank mostly Aaron's beer. We offered up one of our 2020 Dark Lords while she shared a bodacious slew of craft beer and gueuze styles. I brought two personally highly anticipated IPAs (Run The Jewels collab and some sort of Street Shark can art IPA) but they were flat and dead. I suck. No honorable mention since I messed that gamut up. Listen and drink along with us as we crush these beers and talk craft beer and the cigars that accompanied our drinks! 

We were fortunate enough to visit a new brewery in Gallatin, TN, and to see behind the scenes where the magic happens! Josiah Trandahl is a wonderful host and is extremely welcoming to everyone. We get a full flight of every beer offering and we get to try the seltzer that he brews as well. (Psst, it's amazing!) The whole front of the house has 80s memorabilia from the bar and all the way to the walls. Posters that were rare to see in the US are framed and viewable in the main dining area. Vinyl/VHS/Magazine/Comics and more 80s misc create the surface of what you drink over at the bar. You can spend a good amount of time taking it all in. The building has a super rad and colorful painted wall that you CAN'T-MISS when you drive by it. Local artists have claimed two walls, one exterior and one interior to amplify the 80s era in both graphic and movie themes. 

The beer selections are a little limited at the moment as he expands his taps and continues brewing. However, for every single beer we had, we wanted to get an additional pour. (Spoiler, we did just that after recording and ordered some food as well.) The line-up is incredible with his own couple of twists for the styles. The names for the beers are great to read too. You know there's some inspiration behind every release and if I were you, I'd be on the lookout for every drop. 

Big Trouble Brewing - A great space to hang with your family and order some food and drinks at. The atmosphere is bright, inviting, and eclectic for all this 80s. Check them out in Gallatin, TN since they are now open! 

We visit Chad Mueller and drink several fresh selections from the taps at TennFold! Time got away from us thanks to being surrounded by great brews and the amazing and great mind of Chad Mueller. We drink through a few current offerings of Saison, Helles lager, (an upcoming Marzen that's lagering), a Hazy IPA (the 808 Clap!), and finished with a share of ours from the TrimTab folks - The Language of Thunder. Which one? Listen and find out.

Michelle Edge, Regional Sales Representative for WISEACRE, joins and drinks with us as we cruise through WISEACRE's current beer offerings! Beverages we drink include Tiny Bomb, Ananda, Bow Echo, Gotta Get Up To Get Down, which are followed by several of our own offerings... a Panther Creek's Unholy Creations Brownie Espresso Cream Cheese Stout, and Russian River's Pliney the Elder! We had a BLAST drinking and talking beer while learning a little bit more about Memphis and why their lager game is on point! That new Bow Echo IPA is no joke either! 

2020 is a wrap folks. We're done with this year, as we're sure you are too. Americans need a drink after all these numb nutted people in their big houses with their consistent salaries and constant benefits. It's been ... a year... and we drank it down like any other to get through it. We wrap up some thoughts while drinking a couple beverages on this episode. End of the year makes us both unfortunately busy. However! 2021 is looking hotter by a long shot. So stay tuned to us for next year's drops and noise!