Michael catches the listeners up with his newest Baltimore City find: De Kleine Duivel. A specialty beer hall focused on Belgian styles, this is a must for those who want to try hard-to-find monastery styles. Check out the Instagram page to see what he drank and his thoughts on each, @dontstopbeerlieving 

Chris wants to hear your beer pairing menu! Enhancement of food and beer through pairing is a fun and awesome way to further appreciate the craft. Let us know what you came up with over the past week, if you had any combinations that you tried that worked amazingly, or if the experiment was hard to find value in.

Michael and Chris discuss the hype behind Pliny the Younger, a Triple IPA released by Russian River Brewing Company in California that has been flooding the Craft Beer groups for trades and pomp. A very complex beer in terms of the grain bill and also the hops chosen, the guys have heard this beer called the Nectar of the gods. What do you think about beer hype, exclusive limited releases that result in lines out the door, hour-long waits, and even the craft beer trading scene? Have you been able to find this beer? Let us know your thoughts on it if you have!

Michael and Chris discuss a recent study given by House Method, discussing the most popular breweries, craft or not, in the United States. The study can be found here:

https://housemethod.com/lifestyle/most-popular-breweries/

Let us know your thoughts on the study! Do you agree with its methodology? Do you agree with its results, both for each individual state and for the nation? 

Opinions matter in this industry! But remember that everyone has their own, and experiences differ among different people. Have conversations, give your perspective, but also listen to your community when discussing preference.

Finally, Michael gives you a challenge related to the topic of the week: Go to a beer release and see if the culture of beer hype exists! Talk to the person next to you to see what their experience of the craft beer scene is where you live. If you're in the Baltimore area, Manor Hill is releasing 2 beers for First Friday, both on the hoppy side of things.

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