Murphy's Pubcast. Thoughts on Beer

Weekend of beer tastings

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 22:01:00 +0000

Well this weekend was full of beer tastings around our fair city if Chicago The Lodge Mac's Small Bar Moonshie Binny's South loop so take a listen Notes will show up on the blog Here.....we... go!

My aged Foghorn, More Lunar, And bad News for A-B

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 19:27:01 +0000

Once mroe we had to Lunar. Some very tasty brerws there that is for sure! A-B is going to be bought by InBev.. its a done deal people like it our not. I could be wrong but who knows

Moons, Bears, and all kinds of other things

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 13:43:45 +0000

We visit two new spots for us. Prairied Moon in Evanston and Kuma's Corner in North side Chicago. Lots of fun and great places for beer. Other random bits as usual. Look to the blog for a menu of beers and links http://murphyspubcast.blogspot.com

Some random bits. Some good food and Some good things Beer Advocates are doing

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 18:03:00 +0000

Well we talk bout some nice thigns some Beer Advocates are doing. Also the Food Network had a really good show about beer pairing dinners and I talk about my own Dinner I made today. So thanks for stoping by. I'll add in some recipies and what not later on the notes Sorry forgot the link http://murphyspubcas.blogspot.com

Tribes, Lodges, Bees, and Binnys!

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 19:23:43 +0000

This week we get .. umm kind of informative about things happening in the beer world Notes and I promise I will put up links this time http://murphyspubcast.blogspot.com

Special Guest.... My Sister from Pennsyl-tucky

Sat, 24 May 2008 19:20:15 +0000

I know we missed last week.. I am sorry for that It was just a bad weekend. But this week we have my sister here for the Memorial Day Weekend. Oh and 32 things you can do with beer... I want to say a very special thank you to all those who have served in the armed forces You are our heros... We went on a beer tour..as usual so enjoy Notes will on the blog http://murphyspubcast.blogspot.com

On a Monday even!!

Mon, 12 May 2008 21:47:17 +0000

So we did not make a Pubcast on Sunday but we made up for it today... Kind of We talk about some great beers we had a Lunar. Discuss what a Surger is.. and hit on the Age of Drinking And all the usual looniness that has become the Murphy Pubcast. The Blog willhave the notes http:/murphyspubcast.blogspot.com

Beer Myths, Iron Man!... Matt In Paraguay! #30

Sun, 04 May 2008 17:16:00 +0000

We went and saw Iron Man so we tll you to go see it. 15 most popular beer myths are discussed and debunked.. kind of... in our way of discussing things... And did you know Matt made it to Paraguay?.. Go figure Links will be on the blog http://murphyspubcast.blogspot.com and send us an email... murphyspubcast@yahoo.com

Beer Fest winners and other random things #29

Sun, 20 Apr 2008 11:51:42 +0000

Ok so this was not the most inspiring pubcast we have done but there are some interesting items contained with in the ramblings of the Murphy's Check out the blog for the news of Goose Island closing and the Great American Beer Fest Winners thanks for coming buy http://murphyspubcast.blogspot.com

NEW OPENER!! Thanks Matt!! #28

Sun, 13 Apr 2008 11:29:00 +0000

Thanks Matt for making the New opener! We Love IT!!!! Improtant stuff. Check your Sam Adams Bottles for possible recall. We talk about it in the episode so be sure to check the blog for show notes and links This is important so be safe! Also a fellow Podcaster has a video on the Food network website. I'll have a link to it as well. Thanks for coming by Blog http://murphyspubcast.blogspot.com e-mail murphyspubcast@yahoo.com.

Magical Magazine Pubcast #27

Sun, 06 Apr 2008 11:52:00 +0000

Ok so I was sick this friday with food poisoning and the wife felt bad for me so she went out and got me some beer magazines WMAHAHHAHAHAHAHAH Now she has learned from her mistake! So we peruse thru the pages and read of some articles and ideas from the world of beer mags. The blog will have the magazine titles and links if I can find them. As always thanks for coming by and drop us a line if you like Blog http://murphyspubcast.blogspot.com e-mail murphyspubcast@yahoo.com OOGY WAWA!!!!!

6 Breweries that you should see in Chicagoland

Sun, 30 Mar 2008 13:04:41 +0000

I tried a Korian beer called Hite.. WEE!! then we get into the 6 must see breweries near us in Chicago. So take a listen and see what you think Links and notes will be on http://murphyspubcast.blogspot.com Please email us if you have any suggestions or comments want to tell me to shut the hell up murphyspubcast@yahoo.com Thansk for coming by! also I have the food pairings up as well http://murphyspubcast.blogspot.com/2008/03/food-and-beer-list.html

HOPPY EASTER! and other beer related things #25

Sun, 23 Mar 2008 11:26:28 +0000

Ok this week I actually try Mama Mia's Pizza beer on the air! its.. well its... umm you know what just listen and you'll get what I mean. Also I tryo to give a brief idea of beer and food pairing but the wife gets whiny so I moved on. There will be a lsit of what I think will make good beer and food choices. It will be on the blog You can reach us at murphyspubcast@yahoo.com if you try the pizza beer let us know or just drop us a line if you like Notes will be up later at http://murphyspubcast.blogspot.com thanks

HAPPY SAINT PATRICK'S DAY!

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 19:10:07 +0000

It's a special St Paddy's day episode full of rambling! See the blog for the few and random links http://murphyspubcast.blogspot.com

Binny's South Loop, Blackies, and Burning down the house #24

Sun, 09 Mar 2008 17:23:00 +0000

This week We go to Binny's South Loop beer and Liquor store. The Place is AWESOME! Thanks Dave! Also I attempt to burn the house down. Check out The podcast Notes at http://murphyspubcast.blogspot.com

We're BACK! #23

Sun, 02 Mar 2008 12:47:46 +0000

Ok after a bout with the Death Flu the whife and I are back this week with a vengence! We go a five brewery dream tour, talk about some intresting beer news, and basically ramble on like usual. Later on the show notes an links to the news and Breweries will follow on the blog http://murphyspubcast.blogspot.com

Being a Beer Advocate. #22

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 10:50:00 +0000

Just a little chat on how to be a beer advocate. Some thigns we have learned along the way. Ways to share your love of beer with others Also a special thoughts and prayers to Allen and his family as well as those families from NIU Links, notes and pictures will be up later at http://murphyspubcast.blogspot.com

You too can age a beer!! #21

Sun, 10 Feb 2008 12:52:00 +0000

I've seen this topic come up a few tiems recently on Beer Advocate. How can you age beers if you don't have a cellar. Well we share our limited tips on how to accomplish that. Also The Wife's Birthday is mentioned.. Feb 14th the links and other important information will be at the usual spot http://murphyspubcast.blogspot.com

Recipes for Black and Tans and other random junk. #20

Sat, 02 Feb 2008 17:48:00 +0000

I share my ideas for some black and tans as well other beer ideas. I made it to Lunar and I want to say hello to Charlie and Brad!! thanks for coming by notes will be on http://murphyspubcast.blogspot.com Ok the notes are finally up Blogger has been a pain! Oh Matt is in Idaho not Iowa Sorry Matt!!

IPAs, IBUs, Alphas and other alphabet soup terms! #19

Sun, 27 Jan 2008 10:34:00 +0000

Ok This week I did make it to the Lodge and had wonderful food as always!. Saying hi to Greg and Brian. Two nice guys I met and talekd about beer with (go figure) Also a big Hello out to Tyler, Allen and the rest of the staff at the lodge. Also we get on to the topic of IPA, its history, a few styles and how it got to the American craft brew. Some News about the Lodge and Two Brothers brew pub. The will be links and all kinds of funness on the blog http://murphyspubcast.blogspot.com Thanks for coming by EDIT I mean General English Troops.. Not German Troops in Colonial India.

How to let your wife get on the internet and other bad ideas #18

Sun, 20 Jan 2008 11:30:00 +0000

The wife actually wanted to join in today so here it is.. Let me know what you think murphyspubcast@yahoo.com Oh yeah there is talk about beer and Rock Bottom and MGD 64 (MISTAKE!) Look for the notes and what not at http://murphyspubcast.blogspot.com

Lodge, Lunar, Lumpy Gravy and plain old me #17

Sun, 13 Jan 2008 13:23:00 +0000

Just a few more things about the Lodge.. Answer an e-mail. A bit about a good beer to age and more fun things all here for you Remember check on the Blog for links and what not http://murphyspubcast.blogspot.com

Poor Phil's, Eric's Beer Quest and Red Rye! #16

Sun, 06 Jan 2008 13:07:00 +0000

Found a new place to try Poor Phil's bar. Nice place I suggest trying it. A BA friend is attempting a great quest. Good Luck Eric hope it goes well. Another visit to Lunar, A book and a small political rant are instore for you this week Look for show notes at http://murphyspubcast.blogspot.com

On the First Day of Xmas my true love bought for me 13 cases of beer!!! #16

Sun, 30 Dec 2007 10:53:00 +0000

This is a bit of a longer one than normal but there was a lot of things to cover. North Country Brew Pub 13 Cases of beer Lunar again LOL Beer Cheese Soup Yuengling Brewery High falls and Genny Cream ale Magic Hat Brewing And all kinds of other random stuff!! ....and Butthole South Carolina!!! Look fo the links and recipe at http://murphyspubcast.blogspot.com

Short cast.Happy Holidays. and the Dislike of the Big Guys #15

Sat, 22 Dec 2007 10:29:00 +0000

Ok this started out as a simple Happy Holidays short simple Pubcast.. Then teh Wife decided she did not like the Big Guys LOL Its fun and see you in a week!!

Flossmore, Galway Tribes, Chocolate Indulgence, and rambling #14

Sun, 16 Dec 2007 12:11:00 +0000

This week I had the a great beer week. It started off with Chocolate indulgence at The Lodge and ended with a trip to Galway Tribes on Saturady. A lot of fun and a lot of good beers at great places. I am lucky that I live where I do and I am very thankful for it! show notes will be at http://murphyspubcast.blogspot.com Flossomore http://www.flossmoorstation.com/index.htm Galway Tribes http://www.thegalwaytribes.com/ Ommegang http://www.ommegang.com/ Check Please wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Check_Please

Bells pouring in IL, one of the coolest beer cellars I've ever seen

Sun, 09 Dec 2007 11:48:00 +0000

This week I reveal the secret from last week that The Lodge has Bells on tap now!!!!!! Also my adventure with a Kwak Glass and timmmcd64 from beeer advocate was nice enough to show pictures of his beer cellar You havee to check them out they are WAY COOL! I'll put the link here incase you don't want to go to the blog and look for it. So thansk for coming by and taking a listen Links are at http://murphyspubcast.blogspot.com mail murphyspubcast@yahoo.com The beer cellar http://www.flickr.com/photos/21533483@N05/sets/72157603396620359/

My Birthday and LOTS of random things

Sun, 02 Dec 2007 16:32:00 +0000

This week is about my birthday at the lodge and LOTs of random things like craft packs, dork fish and Texas... Look for links and show notes and a disclaimers at http://murphyspubcast.blogspot.com and always email me at murphyspubcast@yahoo.com

Shiner, Turkeys, Accidental Aging and other random things

Sun, 25 Nov 2007 09:42:00 +0000

Well this week I go on about the pork dinner from last weeks pubcast plus dinner with friends and the discovery of beer. I happend to find at a friends house a beer I took to them last year. It was an Edmund Fitzgerald Porter that had aged for a year in their fridge. Man was it good. Plus there is talk about gift packs, wine and I answer my first email on the air. Thanks for coming by and check the show notes at http://murphyspubcast.blogspot.com

Pork Roast, Winter Warmers, Chimay Three pack what's not to love

Sun, 18 Nov 2007 10:45:40 +0000

Ok this week is a hodge podge of things. Glassware, Chimay beer, pork roast, and The Lodge. I want say Hi to Jeff & Tom. Thanks for a fun evening at The Lodge. you had some great stories. Look for Recipies and Links on http://murphyspubcast.blogspot.com and contact me murphyspubcast@yahoo.com