A Guest And Some Shiraz

A Guest And Some Shiraz – Episode #458

May 5, 2008

Gary Surprises someone and tries 4 Shiraz’s from down under. Lets see their take on the Austrian reds!

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2006 Nugan Estate ShirazAustralian Shiraz/Syrah
2002 Eppalock Ridge ShirazAustralian Shiraz/Syrah
2005 Glen Eldon Dry Bore ShirazAustralian Shiraz/Syrah
2004 Hazy Blur Mclaren Vale ShirazAustralian Shiraz/Syrah

Links mentioned in todays episode.

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The video Gary talked about is coming tomorrow

284 Responses

May 5, 2008

waibeans
numba 1
May 5, 2008

waibeans
conan is #1!!! c u there GV!
May 5, 2008

UES Chris
I got my drink, and my two step.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzKaqAR9Zjo
May 5, 2008

EricB
sweet – another guest show!
May 5, 2008

Douglas
Hi Gary! Looking forward to some Shiraz!
May 5, 2008

Kristen
Yay! Glad to see you got a show out!
May 5, 2008

Susan
Gary + Guest + Shiraz = RADOOL!!!!!!!!!!
May 5, 2008

Palmer
kid carter…
May 5, 2008

HawkeyeOeno
Sweet, away from winelibrary for a week and hopefully in the top ten!
May 5, 2008

GrapeStuff
10
May 5, 2008

Robin C
I love the names the Australians give their wines. I want to have a Hazy Blur. Very fun show, very personable and knowledgeable guest.
QOTD: Amstel light.
May 5, 2008

jonomck
QOTD: Somthing dark, syrupy and skunky!!!!!!!!!!!!
May 5, 2008

Pete G
Good show Good Guest Good question. Props for him performing well on the spot.

QOTD: spring/summer – Sol with a lime
fall/winter – Youngs double chocolate stout
May 5, 2008

amgryger
QOTD: Dogfish Head Raison D’etre
May 5, 2008

amgryger
Or Brooklyn Lager
May 5, 2008

mrzitro
tight…shiraz
May 5, 2008

JoeShmo
QOTD: theres a local pub here in the wonderful town of Morgantown, WV. and they brew there own beer, so it would probably be one of there seasonal speacials (good stuff)
May 5, 2008

Large Format Fever
Bells Oberon!!!!
May 5, 2008

Garrick
Awesome show, great guest!

QOTD: American Brown Ale, specifically Keweenaw Brewing Company’s Lift Bridge Brown Ale. Might have to crack one open tonight.

Any porter or stout is good too.
May 5, 2008

Shervin M
I love it when Gary swears!

QOTD: Creemore Springs
May 5, 2008

JudeMurphy
I think if I had a choice of beer or nothing I’d choose the later! At least if it was instead of wine!

Gary- I’d love to hear what you’d think Of Hungarian “Bull’s Blood”, you should do that one some time.
It’s quite simple but I just can’t imagine putting it down, it’s such a “friendly” wine! (funny, considering the name!) Sort of tastes like fruity jellies! (I mean the sweets… I mean, candy… not what you call jam… damn differences between American English and English English!! Those sugary chewy things..!)

Another great show!
Cheers from Ireland
May 5, 2008

Alex Hopgood
Nice Show loved it
QOTD: Normally i would have a pint of London Pride (english ale), but if it was a warm day i would have a pint of Carling (english lager). not a chance in hell of drinking american beer. haha no offence but it tastes of water.
May 5, 2008

Dr T from N. Carolina
Good show!
May 5, 2008

CindyW
QOTD: If my only choice was beer, I wouldn’t drink anything at all. Can’t stand the stuff — yuck! Give me a cold cider, though, and I’d be happy.
May 5, 2008

Malphas
QotD: If I had to have a beer, I’d likely go with Sapporo beer, from Japan. If not that, then Guinness.
May 5, 2008

cameron w
Great show.

QOTD: Samuel Smith’s Old Brewery Pale.
May 5, 2008

Matti
QOTD: Abbot Ale or London Pride
May 5, 2008

Tyler
its about you got some real football fans on the show

QOTD: Magic HAt #9
May 5, 2008

Mark
QOTD: Sierra Nevada
May 5, 2008

Little Jonny H
I like the backbone this guest brought to the table!!! However, I think a little more enthusiasm and excitement was in order for a surprise on the Thundershow I’d go nuts if I was surprised by GV!

QOTD: What a fantastic question… this is a RIDICULOUS question, seriously!!! If I couldn’t drink a glass of wine, I’d drink… damn… uh… a Great Lakes Edmund Fitzgerald in winter, and a GL Holy Moses in summer.
May 5, 2008

Rick D
Fun show today, like the guests.

QOTD: My favorite beer style is true English Pale Ales, not the American versions. I love the Fuggles and East Kent Golding hops used in these ales.
May 5, 2008

Orion S.
That was a pretty good one. Gotta say, I’m pretty jealous.

QotD: I’d have to go with a Stiegl. You know how the beer drinkers in Germany/Austria are…you have to drink the local stuff. I got hooked on Stiegl in Salzburg and have been loyal ever since. I mean, it was founded in 1492! It’s as old as our country.

Good question, by the way.
May 5, 2008

GrapeStuff
Great ep! It would definitely be a belgian white or tripel.
May 5, 2008

Neil
QOTD: Anchor Steam.
May 5, 2008

John Blue Label
Great show GV and guest. Lot’s of fun. Love the shiraz.
My beer consumption reflects food, mood etc. Love Guiness because of the complexity and character. One of my favorites is Skipjack lager, and I’ve only had that at the Carolina Hurricanes hockey games. Fantastically smooth and delicious.
JWB
May 5, 2008

gubby
QTOD: First of all, to the guy that said American beer tastes like water, uh, just not the case. Some of the best, most innovative beer in the world is now comming from American craft breweries. If I had to choose one specific beer it would probably be Firestone 11th Anniversary, absolutely incredible complexity. If I had to choose a style, probably double IPA.
May 5, 2008

Derek F.
Awsome!!!! You guys rocked it!!!!

QOTD: I love Molson Golden
May 5, 2008

Sharon
That’s a funny show! I’ve never found a Shiraz I’ve liked. Yay Rhone blends! THOSE I like!
I like Killian’s Red, which I know is an American impersonation at an Irish brew, but I like it anyway.
May 5, 2008

BWicked
Gary, Nice show. Thanks.
QOTD: Definitely a Pale Ale: Sierra Nevada or Dogfish Head (60- or 90-minute).
May 5, 2008

Dave from VA
Hey GV, great show. I’ve got some folks coming over around 7 tomorrow to taste the secret pack and was expecting the video to be out today. Have plans changed?

Thanks!

QOTD: Starr Hill Jomo Lager, perhaps a potent Belgian Ale
May 5, 2008

Jay
Best guest QOTD ever!

QOTD: This is very tough, because it’s always dependent on the setting. If I had to pick one that I know I would enjoy, it would have to be Wayan, from Baladin. Awesome beer.

If I’m picking one just becuase I want to try it… No question, Westvleteren 12. Never had a Westy and am just so curious.
May 5, 2008

Lawrence Leichtman
Not a beer fan so have difficulty beyond Belgian Ale
May 5, 2008

Kev and Ams
QOTD: This time of the year, I would go with a Redhook SunRye.
May 5, 2008

Palmer
LONG TRAIL ALE
May 5, 2008

kaybee
Good show, liked the guest!
QoTd
Sorry, no beer for me, don’t like the smell or the taste. Now a nice cup of tea would be a second choice. Like keemun or lapsang souchong.
May 5, 2008

Robert Howells
I would drink a Innis & Gunn from Scotland. This beer is aged in oak barrels
May 5, 2008

The Original Marc
Coming here to Des Moines? Hell yeah! I had no idea there were that many Vayniacs here.

QOTD: My beer palate changes too often so it would be impossible for me to say. I’ve never had a beer and said, “Wow, that’s the best beer I’ve ever had,” yet I highly enjoy most beer. So let’s be festive and say Dos Equis.
May 5, 2008

Exdamyankee
Great ep Gary. Awesome to see a member of the VN “Vaynerized” live!

QOTD: Guinness, most of the time. When I can find it, Kostritzer Black Beer (Germany) is also on my list of faves, as are Kirin (Japan) and La Fin Du Monde, an awesome Belgian-style tripel, about 9% alcohol, from Canada. You’ve GOT to try that one!
May 5, 2008

Sep
How about St. Peter’s cream ale?
May 5, 2008

andrew
Ach du leiber! Shairaz from austria! LOL
May 5, 2008

yowens
QOTD: Depends on the day and mood but probably Iron City or a Black and Tan.
May 5, 2008

Utah
QOTD: My everyday drinker has got to be the 90 Minute Dogfish Head IPA… but that’s just not enough about beer. Close second (and first on many a winter eve, especially) is the Sam Smith Tadcaster Porter .. with the obligatory honourable mention to a pint of the black..
May 5, 2008

Utah
I just love posting about Beer! Where’s Beer Library TV? No spit bucket on that show, for sure, Gary…

A Jersey favorite has to be the River Horse Lager…

And while I mentioned the 90 minute Dogfish Head, anyone who is a fan of IPA’s needs to find a way to sample their 120 minute, which they make once or twice a year.
May 5, 2008

brent
QOTD: Long Trail Ale or Shipyard Export Ale
May 5, 2008

Tom K
Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPA would definitely be the beer of choice at the moment. Love the show Gary…just discovered it a few weeks ago but great to see guys like you putting wine on a realistic level without all the bullshit. Keep it up my friend. Oh, and I can’t wait to buy the book!
May 5, 2008

Mike Nally
Very enjoyable show. Loved how your shell shocked guest started to loosen up after a few tastes of the vino.

QOTD: To be perfectly honest… an ice cold Budweiser is probably the ticket most of the time but I’m always up to try something “better” when it is on tap.
May 5, 2008

Flavio
QOTD: Spring and Summer is definitely beer time. I’d say a nice citrusy wheat beer, maybe a Blanche de Bruxelles (Belgium) or the Kronenbourg Blanc (France), which are great on their own on a sunny day and go very well with fish and shellfish.
May 5, 2008

Susan
Gary- Still love the energy!!! You are still the funniest!!!!!!!
May 5, 2008

VBellore
Good show. Good Question.

If it can be found, Berkshire Brewing Company IPA. The search alone for this stuff makes finding it even sweeter.
seek it out, its worth it, anything they (BBC) make is good.

More Guests please
May 5, 2008

Withnail
Good one. No real favorite beers anymore. Used to like Haystack Black from Oregon, the Sam Smith line from England (esp. Oatmeal Stout), British Columbia porters and ales.
In today’s ep, I liked where GV – right after he complimented the guest on his shirt – says “It’s bright, polished, elegant, earthy but fruity”.
May 5, 2008

SteveW
Great show, I will have to look for the Eppalock Ridge Shiraz 2002.
QOTD: I like alot of hops, so I drink mostly IPA’s, at the moment my IPA
of choice is Bridgeport’s.
May 5, 2008

Jeff R.
Gary – Good show.

I noticed your guest mentioned zinfandel. I too jumped on that varietal first and then found myself progressing to shiraz. I wonder if that’s a common occurance you see … is it a normal progression?

QOTD – Three Floyd’s Brewing – I like anything they do. Love the citrus profile in the Alpha King IPA.

Also, are there any Vaniac’s attempting to get a Cleveland book signing together. Let me know through your comment … I’ll get you my email and I’d be glad to assist you. We should do better than Des Moines!
May 5, 2008

Kristen
Nice show! I’m definitely jealous!

QOTD: Eek! I don’t like beer. But if I do have to drink it, it’d be New Glarus Spotted Cow or (when in France) Desperadoes.
May 5, 2008

Ryan W
QOTD – I have two loves in my life first is wine and a close second is beer.

Samuel Adams Boston Lager.

Amen for expanding your pal.

Also, who is excited about tomorrow?

I know I am!
May 5, 2008

KW
QOTD: Carolina Brewery – Chapel Hill – Blue Sky Draft
May 5, 2008

Porter
QOTD: Unibroue 15th Anniversary Ale
May 5, 2008

Kirk (AKA: slave2thevine)
So great to see another Vayniac on the show….maybe you should shoot for one a week…or one a month. Always fun to watch….

QOTD: Keiler’s Dunkel (Germany)
May 5, 2008

John Farrin
Nice show! The fruit bombs have their place in the rotation. I have two of them on my top 10 under $i0 list. Great Tuesday night, don’t want to spend a fortune but want some wine, wines.

QOTD: The two beers I have a year, whether I need them or not, are a Japanese draft and a German, Warsteiner.
May 5, 2008

Jon McDermott
QOTD: Goose Island IPA, its my goto daily. I make a lot a lot of beer so I am pretty interested in what folks say.
Good Show.
-Jon McD
May 5, 2008

Wana
You mentioned coming to Des Moines, Iowa… WHEN?? I gar-un-tee you will have a redonkulous time!
May 5, 2008

aaronb
QOTD: Samuel Smith’s Oatmeal Stout
May 5, 2008

RB
Good show GV!

QOTD: Has to be a Bass. Hands down.
May 5, 2008

Byron Chen
qotd harp lager
May 5, 2008

KVolk
QOTD: Urquell is the one and maybe a black and tan for dessert

Oh man “How ’bout them COWBOYS” a cowboy fan on the Thundershow is an all time episode for me…………
May 5, 2008

M
QOTD: Samuel Adams Boston Lager

But I’m willing to expand my palate and try others…….
May 5, 2008

terroirist
QOTD – Give me a Guinness any time when there is no wine. I like Beamish and Murphys as well.. Also Rogue is makes some tasty beers as well.. I dig the stouts and Porters.. If you do a book signing in Des Moines I will drive there for sure. (2 hour drive from where I am in Nebraska.) Good show perhaps we could get you to Omaha or Lincoln Nebraska? Hmm… We will see..

Aka Mike in Nebraska.
May 5, 2008

Lurker
The Lurker will be seeing you in DSM, IA if you come Gary….I gotta go figure out how to get you here! Nice show!
May 5, 2008

Rhonda
QOTD: I am a huge beer nerd so I have tons of answers. Right now I am having a New Belgium Mothership Wit from my kegorator!
May 5, 2008

ozzybeef
Why diss on the rosemont shiraz? That stuff is great. Since Wine Library screwed up my order and didn’t ship it yet I might have to cancel.

QOTD: Boags Premium
May 5, 2008

alaskagirl
How lovely of you to have a fan on the show. Very fun, he was a great addition. I’m a relatively new fan, the entire family enjoys the show. My 16 month old is moved by your energy and waves his arms and shouts along with you.

QOTD: I’m a fan of the English cider beers like Strongbow.
May 5, 2008

Newman
Awesome show, you always seem to bring a little extra thunder when you have a guest.

QOTD: Hands down, my favourite beer: Hoegaarden. Good on its own, good with food. Overall just an amazing BEvERage.
May 5, 2008

Justin
QOTD: Saint Rogue Red
May 5, 2008

Billyd
Great show. Envied your guest, he gets to taste with the maestro..
QOTD: ice cold New Castle or Great white.
May 5, 2008

Cosmo108
QOTD: I would drink an IPA or in the summer time a wit – whatever is local.
May 5, 2008

Scott EJ
Nice show. Love getting the varied opinions as well as seeing how others react to your palate. It really helps in zero’ing in on where exactly you’re coming from.

QOTD: Fat Tire.
May 5, 2008

AdamS
Good Show. Good Guest, didn’t try to “over-do” it. My beer of choice is Heineken. Love the hops.
May 5, 2008

JC
QOTD: Right now it’s Becks Dark…
May 5, 2008

Michael Mohammadi
GV: Great show- serious kudos to you for bringing on the guest- he seemed to enjoy himself.

QOTD: An IPA, Scotch Ale, or perhaps a Trappist Ale.
May 5, 2008

Kaitlin
Great ep!

La Chouffe is my favorite! yummy Belgian beer!
May 5, 2008

Manoj Lamba
My first time leaving a comment, per all your requests for us wallflowers to do so!

I’m a fan of Barossa Valley and Eden Valley Shiraz’s..but yes, can be a bit too fruity/jammy for some

QOTD: Graduated college a year ago and haven’t left my Blue Moon and Orange behind yet.
May 5, 2008

Mike Diz
QOTD: Augistiner Edelstoff, DeKoninck
May 5, 2008

RnD
It’s great when you have guests, this should be a once a week thing. Nicely done. QOTD: I’d have to go with the New Castle Brown… I also love the Sam Adams Winterfest.
May 5, 2008

Cuse Wino
QOTD- Guiness or Newcastle
Sad to say now I prefer wine-guess not sad really just different.
May 5, 2008

Purple Tooth
Great show. I loved your guest. QOTD: I don’t drink beer. No Nada Nope
May 5, 2008

Nickyb85
QOTD: As a person from Texas it would be irresponsible for me to say anything other than Shiner Bock!
May 5, 2008

theemptyglass
Why stick to one beer? If we couldn’t have wine, Gary would be out there telling us we should be trying other types of beer. =) At our house we try to switch it up often, depending on the food and our mood. Beer is a frequent choice because we like Mexican food, and the debate is lively between the guys who like Coors Light and me who prefers Lagers, Stouts, Ales, (anything really, but light beer).
May 5, 2008

Omallley
QOTD: A local microbrewed IPA.
May 5, 2008

Justin Viger
I always drink Heineken.
May 5, 2008

Rani Haykal
Great Show!!!

Definitely one of your better guest shows in my opinion. Very real and down to earth.

QOTD: It all depends on what I’m in the mood for. For a big boy beer I’d go with Chimay Blue. For a higher alcohol beer (in a smaller package then the chimay blue) I’d go with La Fin du Monde. For an every day light drinker I’d go with Hoegaarden w/ a floated lemon wedge.

–RH
May 5, 2008

Nick R
Nice ep! It’s nice having an amateur and “pro” opinion side-by-side.

QOTD – Not a big beer drinker, but I usually stick with a microbrew (whatever sounds interesting) or a bud light/coors light/miller light
May 5, 2008

Woody
qotd: Bells Brewery Oberon Ale. Its a local brewery located in Kalamazoo MI. They produce several types but this is by far my favorite. It is their summer Ale and is only produced during the summer. Very good.
May 5, 2008

Tom F
Oh my goodness, my Guinness!
May 5, 2008

SacramentoCharlie
QOTD: Downtown Brown or Anchor Steam
May 5, 2008

Bill Hooper
Condrieu is never a blend. It must be 100% Viognier.
May 5, 2008

Susan
Gary- AM I the ONLY person who noticed problems with the “Wines Tasted In This Episode” List????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Someday, we will all learn to read………………………..
May 5, 2008

laposte
QOTD:
I am afraid I would have to stick to the sandwich in a glass…Guinness or may be a London Pride…Whatever you do, do it with Pride
May 5, 2008

Eli2Tyree
qotd Samuel smith oatmeal stout, Bellhaven scottish ale or just a simple guiness
May 5, 2008

Indigo
QOTD: Bell’s Amber Ale or Bell’s Oberon (no question)!
May 5, 2008

Chris in Tulsa
QOTD: I would drink Bass Pale Ale.
May 5, 2008

Roberto
Gary,

great show !! Listen here is a must read for you, seriously… Matt Kramer’s May 31st issue (print) of WS…. old world/new world… would like your comments on that, as you seem to always “categorize” that way…

see ya soon…
QOTD: Bavaria, from Costa Rica
May 5, 2008

Ted S
qotd – anything from Bells Brewery in Kalamazoo, MI. I really love the Oberon and the IPA. great show.
May 5, 2008

bob c
Genny light!
May 6, 2008

Brandon Butkovich
QOTD: Either the Chicago Goose Island Matilda or 312!
May 6, 2008

laurie in VT
That was fun!

QOTD: Magic Hat Circus Boy (or most any of their other brews) or a Guinness.
May 6, 2008

barrelmonkey
QOTD:
Dogfish Head 120 minute IPA
Stone IPA, Arrogant Bastard
un*earthly I2PA
Rogue I2PA

Great show, Gary! You inspired me to try another Aussie wine. I started to feel like I was gambling money in Australia, since almost half the wines I tried were way to sweet/alcoholic/fake for me, so I’ve been spending lots of time in France. I tried Yard Dog Red 2006, and it was beautiful. Very fruit-forward, with smooth tannins. A little overripe, but dry, with excellent acidity. So excellent in fact, I checked the label…55% Petite Verdot! the rest is Cab with a little merlot. PV baby, PV!

Anyhow, it carried the %15 alcohol surprisingly well, and the nose was satisfyingly complex – smoky, jammy, minty, and spicy. I’ve paid twice the 10 bones it cost for lesser wines in Aus.
May 6, 2008

C-BusWineMofo
My wife and I are so ready for the secrect pack.

QOTD – IPA is what I am into now. GIVE ME THE HOPS
May 6, 2008

BGreen
the Champagne of beers, the High Life, don’t lie CKCs
May 6, 2008

CRZYWinemaker
Awesome show. I loved the look of surprise on your guests face when he walked out of the elevator, classic ! I think that having a guest on helps you get the points across of how important it is that trying new wines can really expand your palate and lead you into trying wines that you wouldn’t have had otherwise.

Qotd: My go to beer is Widmer’s Drop Top Amber out of Portland, Oregon.
May 6, 2008

Erik Klumpp
Any classic IPA that brings the hops in full force, without going over the top and completely blowing my btus out of my tongue.
May 6, 2008

NickL
I live in Des Moines, and was shocked to hear you talking about coming. I would totally be there.

The bookstore they’re talking about having you at is an awesome local spot, and the city itself is becoming really cool in recent years, believe it or not.

So… Add me to the list.
May 6, 2008

Achilleas in Cyprus
That was such a fun show and it really brings home what WLTV is all about.

QOTD: apart from Whit Beer from Holland, there are soooo many English Ales that are just so tasty and good. There is a time for stouts too.
May 6, 2008

dyingwrist
dogfish head – 90 minute ipa
ommegang – ommegang abbey ale
brooklyn brewery – black chocolate stout
May 6, 2008

Greg B
Big G, Ok now, if I haul my LA ass all the way to the Dirty, you’d better give me the 3rd FL treatment as well. LOL…

QOTD: The ol’ stand by “Sierra Nevada Pale ale”
May 6, 2008

Wes M
QOTD: available everywhere, but I would say Newcastle Brown Ale would be my choice.

Gary, I loved this episode. You had a Conan with Andy Richter thing going (my favorite Late Night with Conan era, of course). I would love to see more guest appearances. Even this same guy (he was an awesome compliment to your crazy personality). I also liked hearing multiple explanations of aromatic and flavor profiles.
May 6, 2008

Wes M
Also the local ,and very interesting, Surly Furious. Surly is a Minneapolis brewery and they make very unique beers. To me, The Furious tastes like Grapefruit cider.
May 6, 2008

Mason
What a nice guy you are, GV! You get a guest on the show, and then have his favorite wine, and a few more of a grape that he likes… What a guy! Great show, enjoyed the guest.

QOTD: I could go for Sam Adams Honey Porter, Samuel Smith’s Imperial Stout, or a Guinness. Any of those would make me a happy man.
May 6, 2008

t_moderne
Magic Hat Blind Faith.
Shirpazzzzzzzzzzzzzz.
Too much of this and not enough of that.
May 6, 2008

Moselman
I’m a bit of a fickle beer drinker. I suppose the truth is I don’t appreciate in the way I do wine. But if my doctor’s orders were reversed and I could only drink beer, I guess my choice would reflect the same fondness for sweetness, and I’d usually choose a Rickard’s Red. “Candy beer”, my friends sneer. “Training beer”, my ex-boss used to laugh. For a change-up, I enjoy an occasional Stella Artois.
May 6, 2008

TonyStro
Allagash Belgian style Tripel

How fast is the Eppalock gonna sell out? Bet it doesn’t make it til noon Tuesday. Brandon/Ian, report back will ya?
May 6, 2008

Phil G
QOTD – A Belgian ale, most likely…
May 6, 2008

Cephalopunk
QOTD: Dogfish IPAs are my daily drinker… although I have an increasing respect for Flemish reds… they can balance the malt and acid awfully well. Leffe, Anchor Steam and Spaten all are widely available and very good in their respective fields.

Sixpoints does some great stuff here in Brooklyn.
May 6, 2008

Will
QOTD: I’ll be simple and mainstream. Corona.
May 6, 2008

Andrew D
Lovely Show

QOTD: Coopers Sparkling Ale (Australia’s best commercial beer)

Cheers
Andrew
May 6, 2008

ev
Condrieu………viognier AND marsanne??? ooooooooooops
May 6, 2008

MTMike
QOTD: Cold Smoke Scotch Ale – Kettlehouse Brewery Missoula, MT
May 6, 2008

ev
qod=used to be into IPA’s, still love em, but my love would be belgian (styled) ales.
May 6, 2008

AT
YEAH ILLINOIS WESLEYAN! – Congrats to the class of 08!
May 6, 2008

T. Bone
You rock with guests, fun show. Like the surprise factor, hilarious. You’re like the tooth faerie, only for wine.

Feature request for your “Wines tasted in this episode” list on the web page – any chance you could put the price (at the time of the show) and your rating next to each wine? That would be really convenient since my short term memory is basically shot.

Always like a Sam Smith’s Nut Brown when I’m treating myself.
May 6, 2008

Bobby Wino
QOTD. microbrews from the Pacific Northwest. I also like Blue Moon Belgian white…wheat beers are my favorites. But I also like coors light sometimes too!!
May 6, 2008

wmole
I’m a wino, but when I go to a bar to watch the lakers, it’s a heff w/lemon.
Great show guys!
May 6, 2008

BobbyTiger
Beer?………………..OK, maby a 6-pack a year. Pilsner Urquell. Pretty darn good. But not as good as vino.
May 6, 2008

Joe G.
Anything from Dogfish Head
May 6, 2008

torquey
QOTD: Arrogant Bastard from Stonehouse Brewery.
May 6, 2008

Donna Marie
I do like the inside of his shirt sleeve..fun show.

QOTD: Anything that looks interesting by description, area or recommendation from store. I like to try different things–chocolate and fruit notes are good. Limited and rare works for me also. It’s so infrequent that I buy beer, that I don’t remember the names. When buying for parties, we usually stick to the basics–Bud, Coors, etc.
May 6, 2008

Jameus
Today’s show was great! It’s always good when you have a co-host especially when it’s just a nice average joe sort of guy. He’s not in the wine biz ect. just loves wine like so many of us do It was great to be able to relate more directly with what he was coming up with. Not that I don’t relate to you, however sometimes in order to get what you’re getting I’d need to taste the wine and see what you said and TRY to pull it out. Interesting thing about the hazyblur wines, I checked out the site and he learned from watching his Italian father make wine the old school way for years before deciding to make his own. Perhaps those roots were part of the reason the wine came across as something to accompany a meal as most Italian wines are. Just a thought…

QOTD: Well my wife won’t let me buy enough wine to drink daily so I do buy and drink beer since it’s a little cheaper hehe. I don’t always get the same thing (where’s the fun in that). I like the beck’s dark, sleemans, alexander keiths, and lots of great craft beers – to many to mention lol.
May 6, 2008

M
QOTD: Newcastle, Samuel Adams, several producer’s seasonal brews, porter in the winter, summer brews in the spring/summer……………………….. but I prefer wine.
May 6, 2008

lurkdawg
good show
QOTD: hard to choose only one, but i’d probably have to go with the Allagash Dubel (not sure on spelling)
May 6, 2008

Adam J
Qotd: Sorry guys, I just dont dig the beer. I do have a small soft spot for super skunky pilsners. Nice show, always cool with a guest! Thanks!
May 6, 2008

alfredhayes
QOTD: Innin and Gunn. Oak Barrel aged beer. Bittersweet and smooth. A scotch/wine lover’s beer for sure. Second choice is Stella. On taste alone it is great, but their advertising campaign is world-class. “I would rather die of thirst than drink from teh cup of mediocrity”. You just can’t beat that.
May 6, 2008

Sarno
Thanks for the shout out G! Bern’s was indeed an incredible evening!
May 6, 2008

T. Holland
Awesome episode.

QOTD: Just like with wine, depends on what I am eating. Just had a Smuttynose IPA with Sushi, which was great. For a BBQ, St. Peter’s Old Style Porter. My all time favorite beer is the Brooklyn Chocolate Stout.
May 6, 2008

Toke-Dawg
QOTD: A good craft brewery pale ale.
May 6, 2008

JimB
Just started watching and love it. But someone needs to proof read the episode pages. At the top it says “Lets see their take on the Austrian reds!” I thought McLaren was in Australia . And the wines listed under Wines tasted in this episode:
2006 Nugan Estate Shiraz
2002 Eppalock Ridge Shiraz
2006 Nugan Estate Shiraz
2002 Eppalock Ridge Shiraz

oops!

But I love the show. And I love Shiraz. Gotta try some Eppalock.

P.S. Interesting how you developed your palette. I have a friend who teaches wine certification courses. She has never tasted strawberries, cherries, or most fruit in her life. She developed her palate the opposite way, by identifying wine flavors and having others tell her “that’s strawberry” etc. She has an amazing palette and nose.

QOTD: My own home brewed Red Ale.
May 6, 2008

Rob Jensen
Wana, I am working with East Village Books to setup the event in Des Moines, Iowa. I will be posting updates to my blog and need others to help me spread the word to ensure an epic event. Check out the blog post and feel free to contact me direct if you have questions!
May 6, 2008

fatdoi
at last….. Oz shiraz back on the menu….

qotd….
don’t drink beef much, prefer sodas…..
if no choice, will go for german wheat beer, cloudy ones……
May 6, 2008

Chippewamike
Great show. Guests are fabulous. . .especially those that “tell us what they truly think”. It was fun to watch his face turn more red as the show went on and he drank more wine!

QOTD: Blue Moon–a Belgian White Ale
May 6, 2008

Ryan D
QotD: Big fan of Corona. That would be a desert island beer for me. Guinness is another favorite.
May 6, 2008

flynbrian
QQOTD: Usually a Miller Lite drinker, but I do change it up with Stella Artois, Newcastle, and Negro Modelo(4 cinco de mayo). I think most beer is good stuff.
May 6, 2008

paul
Dogfish Head IPA is my go to beer for this time of year. A case is in the fridge at the moment.

In the winter, a darker brew – most anything from Unibroue.
May 6, 2008

JohninDC
Boddington’s Cream Ale or a Fuller’s bitter.
May 6, 2008

Moonbeam McLain
Hacker-Pschorr Octoberfest, from a tap.
May 6, 2008

SaraMHCRU
I love expanding my beer palate as much as i love expanding my wine palate… I’m big on milk stouts right now, but if i had to choose only one thing, it’d have to be a Chimay Blue. or anything LaChouffe makes. yum.
May 6, 2008

D-Spad
QOTD: I’m a big fan of Aventinus Weizenbock, a nice deep brew with a personality to match some hearty, flavorful meals. Definitely not something I’d reach for on an everyday basis, but when the mood hits it always satisfies!
May 6, 2008

SoCal
Any beer is OK with me.
May 6, 2008

Kevin Warner
Gary, its been a while, but it looks like I picked a good time to come back. I ordered two copies of your book, and thanks for the email about that.

QOTD – Youngs Chocolate Stout
May 6, 2008

Garry
QOTD- Most anything dark, Becks, even Michelob.
But mostly a wine drinker these days.
May 6, 2008

Lb in KS
Great ep… qotd..gimme a ShinerBach
May 6, 2008

stewart l
Enjoyed the show. QOD-Bells Oberon
May 6, 2008

Anthony L.
Sorry. Not a Shiraz fan. At all.
May 6, 2008

David Dadekian
QOTD: Guinness, it’s the only beer I like (and I have a hard time calling it beer).
May 6, 2008

Martin
Odell’s IPA (Fort Collins, CO)
May 6, 2008

Nathan L
QOTD: Bellhaven all the way. I wish I could find it on tap in the northeast
May 6, 2008

hb
QOTD: A nice cold Budweiser after mowing the lawn! Or a Moose’s Tooth Hefeweizen with lemon from a local AK brewery.
May 6, 2008

wayno da wino
Yoooo G , GRRRREEEEEEEEEEAT EPISODE !!!!!! Had a Shiraz (da Canonbah
Bridge – Drought Reserve 2003) last night meself…………
Can’t wait ta see Ya in San Diego !!!

QOTD: Miller MGD, Samuel Adams, Anchor Steam, dark ales, cream ales,
German brews………….Heck, i’ll pretty much drink anything………
May 6, 2008

MagnumGourmet
QOTD – Either Mackeson stout or Lazy Boy Brewing Co Belgian.
May 6, 2008

M
How can there be a book signing in Philly? They don’t sell wine in PA.
May 6, 2008

Shadowbird
QOTD: Currently, I’m drinking Sam Adams Boston Lager, but so far my favorite beer is Beck’s Dark.
May 6, 2008

zach
QOTD: Blue Moon, unfiltered Belgian wheat ale.
May 6, 2008

Capt M
Great Show! Very familiar sense to it. Gary THANKS!! We support you 100% We’ll always be friends! Best regards to you and all of your family! And Mott!
May 6, 2008

Capt M
QOTD: maybe Sam Adams, but I do looooove Panama Beer. That is the name of the Beer: Panama. Not the #1 in comsumtion here, but hey, the #1 in consumtion in the US is… Bud! hahaha
May 6, 2008

countrygirl60
Great show gary!!I just love the thunder,already ordered my books!

QOTD:not much of a beer drinker,but i do like Red Stripe and Miller Chill.
May 6, 2008

JayZee
QOTD: Great Lakes Brewery Nosferatu
May 6, 2008

Len
Fun show…even the guest was good. QOTD: Not reaqlly a beer drinker but will have occasionally during the summer…Heineken-light, Coors-light.
May 6, 2008

JeffC
QOTD: I love a good home brew, IPA, Porter, or Stout. Love IPA’s from couple US Breweries, Bridgeport and Sweetwater. Also, Yuengling Chesterfield Ale is very good.

Thanks Gary, loved the show.
May 6, 2008

Christian
Boulevard Wheat
May 6, 2008

Taylor
Great episode, I would give a lot to be able to sit shotgun on a show!
QOTD Sam Adams summer ale, Boston lager, cherry wheat, Magic Hat Circus Boy, or #9 and lastly Pete’s Wicked strawberry blonde.
May 6, 2008

Limeymike
Beer out of a bottle has to be Orval. The Belgian heavyweight champ knocks everything else flat.

But as I’m in England, I can get Coniston Bluebird on draught in a lakeside pub. And you can’t beat that with anything.
May 6, 2008

dangorange
Smuttynose IPA, been my favorite for years now. Also love the imperial IPAs and Stouts.
May 6, 2008

Brian V
QOTD: Not exactly a beer, but I’d go for a Hornsby Cider
May 6, 2008

bfrankphoto
QOTD: Tetley’s English Ale. Smooth, creamyâ€¦puts a smile on your face.

If you come to Des Moines, dinner is on me.
May 6, 2008

Pete W.
QOTD: Newcastle, Honey Weiss, and Finnegans.
May 6, 2008

Pete W.
Oh, and a Stella for my friend, Tom.
May 6, 2008

ChrisH
Totally awesome to see you put a fan on the show! If I drive out to NJ will you put me on with some various Zinfandels?

QOTD: I usually just kick back a classic Budweiser or Michelob, but when I’m feeling adventurous I like to throw back an ice cold Guinness.
May 6, 2008

Juicy Jesse
Enjoyed today’s show. My latest favorite beer: Laughing Buddha (new Seattle brewery) Brown Ale “Pandan”. Fantastic flavor.
May 6, 2008

the unknown chef
Current favorite is Racer 5 IPA.
May 6, 2008

Chris from Portland
What’s up with the macro and wannabe microbrews? No,no,no. Learn about Oregon and check out Rogue Ales, Hair of the Dog, Deschutes Brewery, etc…
May 6, 2008

Bookman
QOTD: Since it’s the Summer (almost), I’m once again hooked on Bell’s Brewery ‘Oberon’ summer ale. Outside of that, if it’s an occasion where I’m out, I’ll go Belgian almost every time; St. Bernardus ‘Prior 8′, Gulden Draak, Maredsous 8, et al. Used to love the Triples, but alcohol content is too high for the Summer. If we’re talking an everyday selection; Guinness, the greatest beer ever invented, and the only beer in the world specifically designed to be shot out it’s container using a CO/2 system, hence the unique “settling” it does in the pint glass.

Great show, once again. I always check back to see if you’ve covered one of my favorites here in DC; Pure Love’s ‘Desert Eagle’ Shiraz, from Barossa.
May 6, 2008

Tim
QOTD: If I had to drink a beer instead of a wine: It would be either Chimay or Duvel.
May 6, 2008

Tom T.
QOTD…..Guinness without a doubt.
May 6, 2008

C-Fiddy
QOTD: Sierra Nevada is always my go-to “serviceable” brew, but I also like Downtown Brown from Lost Coast Brewing.
Thanks GV!
May 6, 2008

Colin Komar
First off, thanks for the shoutout!
QOTD: Easy question. Guinness, any day and every day!
May 6, 2008

stephen
Kinda feel good show, neat!
The beer would have to be castle [south african] maybe because the only place I good the stuff was at Disney world, go figure
May 6, 2008

Danny C
QOTD:

Guinness own my heart…
However,
Redhook IPA
Stone Ruination

and my mistress…Walking Man Black Cherry Stout!!!!!!!
May 6, 2008

PeterM
?OD: Depends on the attitude, the food and the location. Guiness, Negro Modelo, Turbo Dog, Specked Hen and so many more all have their time and place. I always go for the local brews when I travel.
May 6, 2008

dAve
Good show! Very passionate and informative.
QOTD: Bud… Just kidding. Guinness is hard to surprise, in Ireland where the kegs are tapped with better carbonation!
May 6, 2008

lawschooldrunk
QOTD: screw beer, drink single malt scotch!

gary, this was the best guest by far! He was natural and comfortable and didn’t overshadow you or constrain you. this is how episodes with guests should be.
May 6, 2008

*/^_^\*
fullers london porter or ESB

mmmmmm…….
May 6, 2008

jpwardaia
So so very cool that a guest taster was on!!! Great show!!!
Wait..he’s a Cowboy’s fan….HAIL TO THE REDSKINS!!!!!!!
May 6, 2008

manonthemoon
QOTD: Has to be either a brew from North Coast, such as Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout or the MacPelican’s Wee Heavy Strong Scottish Ale from my favorite Oregon brew pub, Pelican Brewery.
May 6, 2008

Lois and Greg
QOTD: Smithwick, Yuengling
May 6, 2008

Ryan
QOTD: So hard since I love beer so much, I’d have to go with Guinness though. Possibly a nice Leffe Brown could upset it though.
May 6, 2008

chenrys
Enjoyed the show on Shiraz…been looking to try some more since we haven’t had many shiraz/sirah varietals.

QOTD: Carl likes Hefeweizen. I have never learned to enjoy beer.
May 6, 2008

Jerry Bob
Good show. With a little bit of you you’re boy proved results. And got buzzed!
May 6, 2008

Jerry Bob
Good show. With a little bit of you you’re boy proved results. And got buzzed!Me I like the Sierra Nevada Pale Ale.
May 6, 2008

Harley Stan
Great show !!!
QOTD- A good wheat beer
May 6, 2008

RieslingRon
Very entertaining show………..the guests add a new dimension of interest. Keep it up.

QOTD: Yuengling and Guiness
May 6, 2008

agentorange
QOTD: I’d go for a Bell’s Two Hearted Ale in one hand and a Surly Furious in the other.
May 6, 2008

Paul
Shiner Bock for sure, and GV this was a great show. Enjoyed your guest and the interaction between you guys. Good comments and nice to have a regular fan in front of the camera. Shiraz rocks and is our current favorite after working all day.
May 6, 2008

Dan S.
I grew up in Wisconsin. Ever since I was old enough to drink, I have always enjoyed Leinenkugels brewed in Chippewa Falls, WI. Some of their brews are bad, some of them are really good (octoberfest, original, and their honey weiss to name a few). You should check them out!
May 6, 2008

Bal H.
Smithwick
May 6, 2008

Cookiedds
QOTD: I’m allergic to hopps, seriously bum deal.
May 6, 2008

thefanjestic
Really good show – very cool GV!

Qotd: Wish I drank beer – but I’ve neve been able to enjoy it.
May 6, 2008

bgood
QOTD: delirium tremens…best beer ever!
May 7, 2008

kEITH
QOTD: Four Peaks Kiltlifter (Arizona brewery)
May 7, 2008

Chuck
Hey Gary – we have 28 comments on startupsd.net so far about bringing you to San Diego and a few places interested in hosting you. We will keep you posted: http://www.startupsd.net/171/help-bring-gary-v-to-a-bookstore-near-san-diego
May 7, 2008

Patrick O'Day
If the wine is gone, Black Bute Porter.
May 7, 2008

Mark B
Just going to the store: Blue moon, pyramid hefe, black butte (if in the mood)
Have to say my favorite is bellingham blonde from boundary bay.
May 7, 2008

YoungDave
QOTD: St. Bernardus Triple
May 7, 2008

ZachB
La Fin Du Monde
May 7, 2008

Paul Horan
MOTT!! It’s “AustrALia”, not “Austria”!!! LOL

And who actually eats wild boar anymore?

QOTD: Boddington’s Pub Ale. So good.
May 7, 2008

Colin
GV – Fun show. QOTD – Miller High Lifes or Smuttynose from NH. I’m gonna write you an email about beer this week (May 8th)…
May 7, 2008

BSwanson
Definitely a Guinness – can’t beat it. And yes, the cliche is true – it does taste better in Ireland!
May 7, 2008

Dean
QOTD: I’m an IPA guy, and the best is brewed during fresh hop season out here in Oregon. My absolute favorite is Bridgeport Hop Harvest Ale, an Imperial style IPA. However, it’s only made once a year in a very limited amount so the rest of the year I primarily drink Bridegeport IPA.
May 7, 2008

Daniel O
I love shows with guests. Awesome!

QOTD: I don’t drink beer. If I’m going to have and alcoholic beverage, the alcohol content has to be in the double digits.
May 7, 2008

Jayhitek
Why is Gary doing the fat guy trick of keeping his button down shirt untucked?

QOTD: I just had a Hoegaarden the other night and it’s amazing. But for rest of your life.. Something good and light – Stella Artois?
Something a little more bold – Sam Adams Light?
Tough question. Negro Modelo?
May 7, 2008

Andy & Edie
Without a doubt, one of the best episodes in a long time. What a great guest, you two could do the show together! I would have to say my beer of choice would be Guiness or Blue Moon Pale Ale with some orange in it.(Andy)

Edie also likes Blue Moon or Cider beer.
May 7, 2008

Stan Vasily
GREAT SHOW Best show in last 20
May 7, 2008

Drew
Great episode Gary!Hey, anyone out there located in West Palm Beach? Let’s bring Gary down here to enjoy a little fun in the sun!

Favorite beer? Hoegaarden kicks A**!!! A belgian white,Exeptional beer.
May 7, 2008

Stan Vasily
Sam Adams
May 7, 2008

no longer a lurker
Stella Artois, Samuel Adams Black Lager and Samuel Adams Cream Stout.
I hope this QOTD will encourage you to another beer show as you said you wanted to, or a WLTV first (I believe) whiskey show.
Thanks, keep changing the world.
May 7, 2008

Derek
QOTD: Sam Adams Irish Red, Red Hook – Long Hammer IPA, Red Hook – Summer Blonde
May 7, 2008

Hillary
I had so much fun watching this! What a nice man.
I’m not much of a beer drinker. For me it’s all about wine. However, if you’re going to press me, I have tried some microbrews that I like, but a staple may be a St. Paulie Girl or Red Truck; and, if we’re going with Mexican food, a Pacifico w/lime.
May 7, 2008

IPv6Freely
QOTD: Alexander Keith’s Pale Ale

(Obviously Canadian beer, I just cant stomach the pisswater they call “beer” in the US)
May 7, 2008

David
I would have take a couple of British pints of Caledonian.
May 8, 2008

victor
wow – no one ever try a Tsingtao or Asahi? Great beers. Budweiser and Slavutich
are regular guests at my house too.
May 8, 2008

jacob sanchez
qotd: Guinness is like chocolate milk to me, then Stella, and then any Japanese beer (I love Kirin and Asahi)
May 8, 2008

Dan NYC
I love beer too. Just waiting for another beer episode. QOTD: I would have to go with Dogfish head 90min IPA and maybe Samuel Smith’s nut brown ale, good stuff!
May 8, 2008

Patrick
Yuengling. No doubt.
May 8, 2008

Shane
Good to see a fellow Boys fan. Gary, don’t be jealous about our team. Lay off the Boys or we will send Pac Man to pay you a visit. Ha.
May 8, 2008

pawncop
Great show, good information and great fun.

QOTD – pretty plain Coors Original.
May 8, 2008

Russ J
Cool show, in spite of the Cowboys fan!

QOTD: Sierra Nevada IPA, always solid.
May 8, 2008

I-lurk
QOD- Without a doubt, Corsendonk
May 8, 2008

DARREL LAS VEGAS
Great OZ show! BUT WAIT! yes you guessed it COWBOY FAN?
I still have 2001 Eppalock Shiraz,think I’ll crack that this weekend.
QOTD: As meany different Beers as Wines.
May 8, 2008

David
QOTD: For great, hoppy-heaven drinking, Dogfish Head 60-minute IPA.
May 8, 2008

kjemt
qotd…SAM ADAMS….My wife and I did a visit at Sam Adams…what a great tour…love the beer..love WINE more, but for beer it’s Sam Adams!
May 8, 2008

Whimsy
What’s “beer”?
May 9, 2008

mjr
i like sam adams, too
recently had a long neck bottle of the belgian chimay red
herbs & spices in the beer. delicious.
also had a belgian style beer from quebec which was expensive (yen1,100) but worth it.
recently i’m all over the belgians. could be a result of living in japan with their clean, crisp, flavor-challenged beers
thanks for the shows
mjr
May 9, 2008

Mike Linquist
Gary,
What a nice show offering the co-pilot’s seat to a Vayniac. Nice. I felt I was invited to a private wine tasting and enjoyed the comraderie. Thanks for the shout out to Bern’s in Tampa. Looking forward to your re-visit. Sold a ‘99 Sartori Corte Bra Amarone for $60.00, and a 1970 Haut Liberal.
Do you remember Fizzies? You might be too young. But the grape fizzies and root beer were my favs.

Mike Linquist
May 9, 2008

BobMac
QotD: Bass Ale
May 9, 2008

Karl Laczko
I’m starting to think I like the new-world Shiraz style (as opposed to old-world Syrah, which I really like), although I’ve not had too many and there were a couple of crocks in there.

QOTD – Belgian ale and wheat beers, including German HefeWeizen. Yum!
May 9, 2008

LuvsChandon
My list of fav beers is longer than my list of fav wines, I’ll spare ya’ll the long list. I’ve been drinking them craft beers (aka micro-brews) since before it was legal for me to do so. IPAs are my top favorite!
May 9, 2008

chezjosh
If I have to drink only beer for the rest of my life, it would probably have to be hefe-weizen. But can I please through some oatmeal stout in there for diversity?
May 10, 2008

davebw
Rogue Shakespeare Stout.
May 11, 2008

Vinacull
Good to know that we should lay down the HazyBlur for a few until it comes together. QOTD: Without question the Dogfish 90 minute IPA
May 12, 2008

master1228
If I had to drink one beer a day, it’d have to be a Lindemans Framboise.
May 13, 2008

wannaBconnoisseur
Fun show!

Q-Good ?, summertime Corona Light, winter Sam Adams Light.
May 13, 2008

Maria
James Squire Amber Ale.
Script below screen ? typo…”Austrian reds”.
May 14, 2008

Luis Felipe
QOTD – Leffe Brune, it’s simply delicious.
May 15, 2008

Wine Bloke
Not only is Heathcote swamped by the Barossa and Mclaren Vale, there are quite a few other great Shiraz regions in Australia, that are quite unique, make some very classy wines with structure and character, not the overblown ballsy reds that are seen more in the US. Regions such as Mt Barker Western Australia, Mt Barker South Australia, Gippsland, The Grampians, these are just a few.

Oh, and Cascade Premium Ale from Tasmania. You now have another Aussie as a fan.
May 15, 2008

Luis Felipe
Great episode, btw. QOTD – Leffe Brune, it tastes and smells like cloves to myself and my girlfriend. She prefers the Blonde.
May 15, 2008

Brossi
QOTD: Ommegang’s Three Philosophers, a great Belgian Beer brewed in Cooperstown NY
May 15, 2008

Pardus
QOTD: An English EBS, an IPA or something like Sierra Nevada Ale.
May 15, 2008

damon aka unknownwine
I’m 9 shows behind, so I’ll comment on every show now.

qotd…I prefer having the beer I make, mostly english style ales, but when I’m out I’m all over the map. Definitely into the ‘craft’ beers here in the us and traditional european styles. When I’m working outside on the car, I have to admit, I hit the Miller High Life. Make fun of me, go ahead.
May 15, 2008

Blake W
First of all, GARY NEVER DISS ON THE STILLERS! I don’t rag on the Jets, show some love.

QOTD: Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPA, the best beer out there!
May 16, 2008

Dan-o
Always cool to have a guest!
QOTD – Samuel Smith’s Winter Welcome Ale
May 22, 2008

ben F
GV nice show I am very behind on the thunder show so i am trying to play catch up…. summer corona, winter sam adams winter logar…
May 29, 2008

Tommy Vernieri
QOTD: I’m not much of a beer guy, but it would definitely be Red Oak. Too bad it’s only sold in NC, and not even bottled at that.

Great show, I like the recap and it’s always fun to see you talk through wine with a guest.
June 2, 2008

Willy Wonka Marketing
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June 10, 2008

Michael H.
Liked the surprise the guest piece to that episode…

QOTD: Either Stella Artois or Fat Tire…
July 1, 2008

Ilse Wouters
Just discovered your show recently, and I like it…now trying to catch up. I’m a Belgian living in Spain, so I guess I have the best of both worlds : really good value for money wines (I challenge everyone with a 4.5â‚¬=6.5$ Campo de Borja for instance) and the BEST beers of the world. Twice a year I drive up/down between Belgium and Spain and you can bet my boot is full of alcohol! So : QOTD = my absolute favourite beer = Westvleteren 12, but since it was chosen best in a US competition, it’s hard to get it (the monks don’t brew more than absolutely necessary for breaking even), but it “civil” equivalent St Bernardus 12 is brilliant as well. Rochefort beers (also trappist beers) are equally wonderful. My favourite summer beer : a Hoegaarden white beer or a reddish Palm…
August 15, 2008

Mickey Schotts
QOTD: Paulaner Double Bock. . . . . . . . . . In a nice frosty Scooner. . . . . . . .
January 12, 2009

Dessert Wine Nerd
Good show. I love it when guests are on. You seem to up it another notch when theyre around. ( Again, MORE Sasha!) I expected to see a lot of OVER the top fruit bombs today, but it was nice that didnt happen. QOTD: Ive never been into beer. Ive had cheap and expensive, Bud amd mircorbews. Even Guiness. Beer doesnt do it for me at all.
May 22, 2009

nnothing
qotd: umm prolly unibroue trois pistoles. or unibrou edition 2004 if i could somehow find more of it… or really anything by unibroue….

i am sooooooo upset that i missed the book tour stop in des moines…. i was actually doing my dj night like a block away from where gary went to hang out after the show, but didn’t get into wltv until like a month later (i think i was reading the book at the time though)

grrrr