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Marvel Reviews and Brews

Marvel Reviews and Brews

By Ken Millman and Jake Pitts

We're two nerds who enjoy Marvel films and a good drink! To that end, we review your favorite Marvel movies with a drink specifically tailored to each film! From our favorite quotes, characters, "not cool bro" moments, to the soundtrack, we discuss it all on our review of each film in the series. We also review the drink paired with each film during our, "Brew Review" and share the recipe!
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Marvel Reviews and BrewsDec 05, 2022

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Multiverse of Madness, Love & Thunder, and No Way Home Mega Episode!!!
Dec 05, 202201:15:35
Phase 4 Roundup: Part 1

Phase 4 Roundup: Part 1

On this episode, Ken and Jake review 3 Marvel films including a quick recap of the last film we reviewed: Black Widow. Remember to visit our instagram @MarvelReviewsandBrews for all of our drink recipes and helpful instructional videos. Thanks for listening!

Aug 28, 202243:52
Black Widow (2021) + White Russian

Black Widow (2021) + White Russian

On this episode, Ken and Jake review Marvel's 2021 film: Black Widow. Accompanying their review, they enjoy a tasty White Russian cocktail! Remember to visit our instagram @MarvelReviewsandBrews for all of our drink recipes and helpful instructional videos. Thanks for listening!

Sep 14, 202156:22
Spider-Man: Far from Home (2019) + Americano Cocktail

Spider-Man: Far from Home (2019) + Americano Cocktail

On this episode, Ken and Jake review Marvel's 2019 film: Spider-Man: Far from Home. Accompanying their review, they enjoy a delicious Americano cocktail! Remember to visit our instagram @MarvelReviewsandBrews for all of our drink recipes and helpful instructional videos. Thanks for listening!

Jul 12, 202158:41
Avengers: Endgame (2019) + Last Word Cocktail

Avengers: Endgame (2019) + Last Word Cocktail

On this episode, Ken and Jake review Marvel's 2019 film: Avengers: Endgame. Accompanying their review, they enjoy a delicious Last Word cocktail! Remember to visit our instagram @MarvelReviewsandBrews for all of our drink recipes and helpful instructional videos. Thanks for listening!

Jun 22, 202101:01:45
Captain Marvel (2019) + Moonwalk Cocktail

Captain Marvel (2019) + Moonwalk Cocktail

On this episode, Ken and Jake review Marvel's 2019 film: Captain Marvel. Accompanying their review, they enjoy a delicious Moonwalk cocktail! Remember to visit our instagram @MarvelReviewsandBrews for all of our drink recipes and helpful instructional videos. Thanks for listening!
Apr 15, 202151:34
Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018) + Bumblebee Cocktail

Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018) + Bumblebee Cocktail

On this episode, Ken and Jake review Marvel's 2018 film: Ant-Man and the Wasp. Accompanying their review, they enjoy a delicious Bumblebee cocktail! Remember to visit our instagram @MarvelReviewsandBrews for all of our drink recipes and helpful instructional videos. Thanks for listening!
Mar 01, 202144:22
Marvel Food & Wine + Cellar Rat
Jan 19, 202159:27
Avengers: Infinity War (2018) + Epic Marvel Podcast

Avengers: Infinity War (2018) + Epic Marvel Podcast

On this episode, Ken and Jake team up with an old pal, Kurtis Findlay, from The Epic Marvel Podcast to tackle Marvel's 2018 film, Avengers: Infinity War. Accompanying their review, they enjoy a colorful Thanos cocktail. Remember to visit our instagram @MarvelReviewsandBrews for all of our drink recipes, Marvel facts, and more! Thanks for listening!
Jan 04, 202101:30:48
Black Panther (2018) Part 2 + Kaycee Mac Wine

Black Panther (2018) Part 2 + Kaycee Mac Wine

On part two of this special episode, Ken and Jake team up with Adam Miller from Kaycee Mac Wine and his good friend and STEM expert, Daniel Kennedy. Accompanying their review of the film, they enjoy some refreshing Sparkling Rose and Sparkling Blanc from Kaycee Mac! Be sure to check out Kaycee Mac and their amazing wine at https://kayceemac.com! Thanks for listening!
Dec 20, 202001:35:05
Black Panther (2018) Part 1 + AyoSlickGaming

Black Panther (2018) Part 1 + AyoSlickGaming

On this special two-part episode we feature different guests, as well as different brews. Be sure to tune in to both parts!
For part one, CJ Bowick (@AyoSlickGaming) joins Ken and Jake again to review Marvel's 2018 film: Black Panther. Accompanying their review, they enjoy a colorful drink that Ken has affectionately named, the Heart-Shaped Herb! Remember to visit our instagram @MarvelReviewsandBrews for all of our drink recipes and helpful instructional videos. Thanks for listening!
Nov 30, 202001:05:13
Thor: Ragnarok (2017) + Whiskey Smash

Thor: Ragnarok (2017) + Whiskey Smash

On this episode, Ken and Jake review Marvel's 2017 film: Thor: Ragnarok. Accompanying their review, they enjoy a refreshing Whiskey Smash in honor of this smashing film! Remember to visit our instagram @MarvelReviewsandBrews for all of our drink recipes and helpful instructional videos. Thanks for listening!
Nov 11, 202001:02:59
Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017) + Whiskey Sangaree

Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017) + Whiskey Sangaree

On this episode, Ken and Jake team up with CJ Bowick (@AyoSlickGaming), to review Marvel's 2017 film: Spider-Man: Homecoming. Accompanying their review, they enjoy a robust Whiskey Sangaree! Remember to visit our instagram @MarvelReviewsandBrews for all of our drink recipes and helpful instructional videos. Thanks for listening!
Oct 13, 202001:03:50
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017) + Fishbowl Cocktails

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017) + Fishbowl Cocktails

On this episode, Ken and Jake team up with their composer, Roger Pitts (@rogerpittsmusic), to review Marvel's 2017 film: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. Accompanying their review, they enjoy some refreshing fishbowl cocktails. Remember to visit our instagram @MarvelReviewsandBrews for all of our drink recipes and helpful instructional videos. Thanks for listening!
Oct 02, 202001:23:53
Doctor Strange (2016) + Epic Marvel Podcast

Doctor Strange (2016) + Epic Marvel Podcast

On this episode, Ken and Jake team up with Kurtis from The Epic Marvel Podcast to review Marvel's 2016 film, Doctor Strange. Accompanying their review, they enjoy an East India cocktail. Remember to visit our instagram @MarvelReviewsandBrews for all of our drink recipes and helpful instructional videos. Thanks for listening!
Sep 22, 202001:24:40
Captain America: Civil War (2016) + Old Pal

Captain America: Civil War (2016) + Old Pal

On this episode, Ken and Jake review Marvel's 2016 film, Captain America: Civil War. Accompanying their review, they enjoy a cocktail known as an "Old Pal". Remember to visit our instagram @MarvelReviewsandBrews for all of our drink recipes and helpful instructional videos. Thanks for listening!
Sep 10, 202001:01:45
Rest in Peace Chadwick Boseman

Rest in Peace Chadwick Boseman

In this impromptu episode, Ken and Jake pay their respects to Chadwick Boseman, who left an indelible mark on the MCU and society in general. Rest in Peace King.
Sep 04, 202019:00
Phase Two Recap!

Phase Two Recap!

On this episode, Ken and Jake discuss their favorite characters, best brews, and what they consider the most important films from the second phase of the Avengers series. Phase Two includes Iron Man 3, Thor: Dark World, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Guardians of the Galaxy, Avengers: Age of Ultron, and Ant-Man! Remember to visit our instagram @MarvelReviewsandBrews for all of our drink recipes and helpful instructional videos. Thanks for listening!
Aug 26, 202041:01
Phase One Recap!

Phase One Recap!

On this episode Ken and Jake discuss their favorite characters, brews, and what they consider the most important films from the first phase of the Avengers series. Phase One includes Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk, Iron Man 2, Thor, Captain America, and of course, The Avengers! Remember to visit our instagram @MarvelReviewsandBrews for all of our drink recipes and helpful instructional videos. Thanks for listening!
Aug 18, 202043:03
Ant-Man (2015) + Royal Pimm’s Cup

Ant-Man (2015) + Royal Pimm’s Cup

On this episode Ken and Jake review Marvel's 2015 film, Ant-Man and do their best Luis impressions. Accompanying their review, they enjoy a cocktail known as a Royal Pimm’s Cup. Remember to visit our instagram @MarvelReviewsandBrews for all of our drink recipes and helpful instructional videos. Thanks for listening!
Jul 28, 202056:15
Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015) + Tequila Sunrise

Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015) + Tequila Sunrise

On this episode Ken and Jake review Avengers: Age of Ultron and discuss (among other things) who would win a wood-chopping contest between Captain America and Tony Stark. Accompanying their review, they enjoy a tasty tequila sunrise. Remember to visit our instagram at MarvelReviewsandBrews for all of our drink recipes and helpful instructional videos. Thanks for listening!
Jul 16, 202056:34
Guardians of the Galaxy (2015) + Sidecar Cocktail

Guardians of the Galaxy (2015) + Sidecar Cocktail

On this episode of Marvel Reviews & Brews, Ken and Jake review Marvel's 2015 film, Guardians of the Galaxy, with a special guest - our composer Roger Pitts! Accompanying their review, they enjoy a delicious Sidecar cocktail. To construct a Sidecar: Sugar the rim of a coup or small glass by wetting the rim with a lemon and dipping in sugar. Shake 2 ounces of brandy, 1 ounce of orange liqueur, and 3/4 ounce of fresh lemon juice together with ice and strain into your glass. Finally, garnish with an orange peel and enjoy! Our recipes are also available on our instagram: MarvelReviewsAndBrews. Also, you can learn more about our composer, Roger Pitts, and his services on instagram at RogerPittsMusic, Facebook at Roger.Pitts.520, or his website at www.rogerpittsmusic.com Thanks for tunning in!
Jul 07, 202001:12:05
Captain America: Winter Soldier (2014) + Cold-Brew Old Fashioned

Captain America: Winter Soldier (2014) + Cold-Brew Old Fashioned

On this episode of Marvel Reviews & Brews, Ken and Jake review Marvel's 2014 film, Captain America: Winter Soldier, with a special guest - the Dark Knight himself (aka Saadleup)! Accompanying their review, they enjoy a non-alcoholic take on the Old Fashioned. This coffee-based drink is a a delicious variation on the ubiquitous Old-Fashioned and it can be made with 4oz of cold-brew coffee, 0.5oz of maple syrup, 2 dashes of Angostura bitters, and some optional Maraska Cherries for a garnish. To make, combine the cold-brew, syrup, and bitters in a glass, mix, add optional ice and cherry garnish, and enjoy!
Jun 23, 202001:05:31
Thor Dark World (2013) + Viking's Blood (Kalimotxo)

Thor Dark World (2013) + Viking's Blood (Kalimotxo)

On this episode of Marvel Reviews & Brews, Ken and Jake review Marvel's 2013 film, Thor: The Dark World, staring Chris Hemsworth. Accompanying their review, they enjoy some viking’s blood (aka Kalimotxo). Kalimotxo is also known as “poor man’s” sangria and is a simple recipe involving 4 ounces of a red jammy wine (Tempranillo), 1 ounce of Coca Cola, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Add to a Collins glass filled with ice, garnish with a lemon wheel, and enjoy!
Jun 15, 202001:07:06
Iron Man 3 (2013) + Boulevard Brewery Rye on Rye

Iron Man 3 (2013) + Boulevard Brewery Rye on Rye

On this episode of Marvel Reviews & Brews, Ken and Jake review Marvel's 2013 film, Iron Man 3 staring Robert Downey Jr. Accompanying their review, they enjoy a rye-based beer called, "Rye on Rye", produced by Boulevard Brewing Company.
Jun 09, 202053:08
The Avengers (2012) + Long Island Iced Tea

The Avengers (2012) + Long Island Iced Tea

On this episode, Ken, Jake, and a special guest, Jeff Lynch, review Marvel's 2012 film, The Avengers. Just as the the Avengers come together for the first time in this film, all alcohols come together in this episodes drink, which is a Long Island Iced Tea.

Long Island Iced Tea (featured in Imbibe Magazine):

¾ oz. vodka
¾ oz. gin
¾ oz. white rum
¾ oz. blanco tequila
¾ oz. orange liqueur
¾ oz. Agave syrup
½ oz. fresh lemon juice
4-5 dashes of lime bitters
Coca-Cola (or other cola)

Shake all the ingredients except the cola with ice, then strain it into a chilled glass and fill with ice cubes. Add just enough cola to give the drink the appearance of iced tea, garnish with a lemon wheel, and enjoy!
Jun 02, 202001:16:18
Captain America (2011) + Old Fashioned

Captain America (2011) + Old Fashioned

On this episode of Marvel Reviews & Brews, Ken and Jake review Marvel's 2011 film, Captain America - The First Avenger staring Chris Evans. Accompanying their review, they enjoy a delicious Old Fashioned. 

Old Fashioned (featured in Booze and Vinyl):

2 oz. Whiskey or Bourbon 

3 dashes of Angostura bitters

1 Demerara sugar cube (or 1 tsp. of brown sugar)

1 tsp. of water

Orange peel for garnish

Muddle sugar cube, bitters, and water in a chilled rocks glass. Fill the glass with ice and add your whiskey or bourbon of choice. Garnish with an orange peel and enjoy!

May 14, 202001:48:53
Thor (2011) + Pirtle Winery Mead

Thor (2011) + Pirtle Winery Mead

On this episode of Marvel Reviews & Brews, Ken and Jake review Marvel's 2011 film, Thor staring Chris Hemsworth. Accompanying their review, they enjoy a glass of mead from Pirtle Winery, which is local to the Kansas City area.
May 04, 202001:27:53
Iron Man 2 (2010) + Naked & Famous

Iron Man 2 (2010) + Naked & Famous

On this episode of Marvel Reviews & Brews, Ken and Jake review Marvel's 2010 film, Iron Man 2 staring Robert Downey Jr. Accompanying their review, they enjoy a Chartreuse-based drink called the Naked & Famous. 

Naked & Famous (featured in Imbibe magazine):

¾ oz. Tequila or mezcal 

¾ oz. yellow Chartreuse 

¾ oz. Aperol 

¾ oz. fresh lime juice 

Combine all of the ingredients in a shaker with ice and shake until chilled. Strain into a glass of your choice and enjoy!

Apr 22, 202001:00:21
The Hulk (2008) + Green Giant

The Hulk (2008) + Green Giant

On this episode of Marvel Reviews & Brews Ken and Jake review Marvel’s 2008 film, The Incredible Hulk staring Edward Norton. Accompanying their review, they enjoy a Jarritos-based Margarita called the Green Giant.

The Green Giant

6 ounces (half a bottle) of Jarritos lime flavor

1-2 ounces of Tequila blanco

Juice from half a lime 

Ice to your preference

Add ice, Tequila, and Jarritos to your glass. Squeeze in lime juice and stir. Garnish with a lime slice and enjoy!

Apr 15, 202001:18:36
Iron Man (2008) + KC Bier Co Hefeweizen

Iron Man (2008) + KC Bier Co Hefeweizen

On the inaugural episode of Marvel Reviews & Brews, Jake and Ken review the first film in the Marvel Avenger's series, Iron Man. Accompanying their review, they imbibe KC Bier Co's Hefeweizen. Be sure to check out our instagram at MarvelReviewsandBrews for fun facts, our drink recipes, and much more! Thanks for listening!

Mar 08, 202059:34