Season 5, Episode 8 - In this week's episode of Drinking Socially, hosts Harrison Hickok and Kyle Roderick chat with Sierra Nevada's Innovation Supervisor, Isaiah Mangold, and Product Manager, Terence Sullivan. 'Tis the season for drinking Celebration - Sierra Nevada's Fresh Hop IPA - so kick back, crack one open and learn all about the history of …

In this week's special episode of Drinking Socially, hosts Harrison Hickok and Kyle Roderick chat with Firestone Walker Co-Founder David Walker about how this iconic twenty-six year old brewery continues to innovate, their growing focus on sustainability, and the constant pursuit of the perfect beer.…

Our guest on this week’s episode is Sam Tierney, Manager of The Propagator - Firestone Walker’s R&D Brewhouse. He joins Drinking Socially hosts Harrison Hickok and Kyle Roderick to talk about innovation, collaboration, and some current projects he’s working on.Di Untappd

Summer calls for beers that sustain us through these long sun-filled hours. Light, sessionable ones that we can comfortably enjoy two, three, or even four of throughout the day without sacrificing flavor. Sierra Nevada’s new summer seasonal, a session hazy IPA called Summer Break, does exactly that. Bursting with juiciness, but only hitting 4.6% AB…

Meet the Monsters of IPA! In 2019, Rogue released its first hazy IPA called Batsquatch, a fabled creature found in the deep woods near Mount St. Helens. Following this juicy, cloudy, fruit-forward IPA, Rogue launched a second monster in 2021. Colossal Claude, a massive sea monster last seen off the coast of his favorite brewery, has been terrifying…

We think it's pretty safe to say that over the years the love for IPAs has grown exponentially. First it was English-style IPAs, then West Coasts, then came session IPAs, and of course the haze craze. You could almost say that we’ve been hypnotized by the magic powers of IPAs. @firestonewalker has created the perfect name for this phenomenon: Hopno…

A word from Harrison about the next few episodes of Drinking Socially. Follow us on social media to stay in the loop.Di Untappd

Check-in one Sierra Nevada Powder Day now through February 21, 2022 to earn this badge! Catch the latest episode on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.Di Untappd

Check-in to 5 different beers with the style of Spiced / Herbed. Gruit / Ancient Herbed Ale or Chilli / Chile Beer to earn this badge! We're sipping on Mt. Shasta Brewing Co. and Debellation Brewing this episode.Di Untappd

You can earn this badge by checking-in one beer that Jon and Harrison review on Drinking Socially in Season 4. Level up with every additional unique check-in that they review. We're enjoying New Holland Brewing Company and Schlenkerla this episode, as well as a few other surprise beers to end this season in a big way. And shout out to Anchor Brewin…

Check-in 5 beers from different breweries that you've never checked-in to before to level up on the Brewery Pioneer badge! We're sipping on Young Lion Brewing and Montauk Brewing Company this episode and highlighting The Answer Brewpub as our Verified Venue of the Week. Shout to Hardywood Park Craft Brewery and Hamburg Brewing Company for bringing …

You can earn this badge by checking-in any one Lager, Pilsner, or Baltic Porter. We're sipping on Brauerei Rothaus, Von Trapp Brewing and Jack's Abby Craft Lagers this episode and highlighting Half Time in Poughkeepsie and Mamaroneck as our Verified Venue of the Week. Shout to Red Oak Brewery and 12 Gates Brewing Company for bringing us the best be…

You can earn this badge by checking-in one (1) Clown Shoes Space Cake beer now through December 13, 2021! We also highlight Harpoon Brewery as our Verified Venue of the Week and shout to Back East Brewing and Tree House Brewing Company for bringing us the best beers we had this week.Di Untappd

You can earn this badge by checking-in five (5) different beers with the style "Old Ale." We also highlight Goblet- Beer Store ZG as our Verified Venue of the Week and shout to New Belgium and Flying Machine Brewing Company for bringing us the best beers we had this week.Di Untappd

You can earn this badge by checking-in any beer with a winter theme. Look for beers with "winter" in the title or style! As the hosts sip on Sierra Nevada's Celebration Fresh Hop IPA, they also highlight Mills River Brewing as the Verified Venue of the Week. Shout out to Neshaminy Creek Brewing and Casita Brewing for the best beers we had this week…

You can earn this badge by checking-in any beer with the parent category of “Wheat.” We also highlight Fest Biergarten in Midlothian, VA as our Verified Venue of the Week and shoutout to New Anthem Beer Project and Bayerische Staatsbrauerei Weihenstephan for bringing us the best beers we had this week.…

You can earn this badge by checking-in any Stout on November 5th! We also highlight Outro Lado as our Verified Venue of the Week and shout out to Short's Brewing Company and Victory Brewing Company for bringing us the best beers we had this week.Di Untappd

You can earn this badge by checking-in five (5) different beers that are categorized as a Mead or Honey Beer! We also highlight Pour Taproom Buffalo as our Verified Venue of the Week and shout out to Ithaca Beer Company and Hi-Wire Brewing for bringing us the best beers we had this week.Di Untappd

You can earn this badge by checking-in five (5) different beers from Trappist Breweries. Only breweries with the Authentic Trappist Product (ATP) designation will count! We also highlight Beersauce Shop as our Verified Venue of the Week and shout to Highland Brewing and Casita Brewing Company for bringing us the best beers we had this week.…

To earn this badge, check-in one (1) of the four Bell's Brewery beers - Official Hazy IPA, Two Hearted, Light Hearted, or Oberon - September 22, 2021 - October 22, 2021. We also highlight Bell's Eccentric Café as our Verified Venue of the Week and shout out Creature Comforts for bringing us the best beers we had this week.…

You can earn this badge by checking-in five (5) different beers under the style pumpkin / yam beer. We also highlight @brouwerijdehalvemaan as our Verified Venue of the Week and shout out @trophybrewing and @harrystuffbrewing for bringing us the best beers we had this week.Di Untappd

O’zapft is! O’zapft is! That's been the traditional way Oktoberfest has been kicked off for centuries. Literally meaning "it's been tapped!" But really meaning - it's party time, der bruder! Drinking Socially podcast hosts Harrison Hickok and Jon Dispenza - along with the rest of the world - are bummed that the actual Oktoberfest is cancelled once …

We’re living in the golden age of beer. It’s almost overwhelming deciding which beer to drink next. How can we even make that decision with so many amazing choices? For Drinking Socially podcast host Harrison Hickok he looks at what co-host Jon Dispenza has been drinking on Untappd. Or, he searches his local Verified Venues to see what’s new in tow…

Porters are more than just, “that other dark beer”. Over the past decade or so craft beer consumers have sprinted down a dark, windy, roasty, path of the stout. From barrel-aged to fruited to breakfast variations to those infused with lactose and cake, stouts have become a darling of modern American craft brewers. But along the way we’ve forgotten …

Drinking Socially podcast hosts Harrison Hickok and Jon Dispenza are pretty great mates, so this week they’re sharing Brawler from Yards Brewing Co. to unlock the “Mild Mannered” badge. You can earn this badge by checking-in five different beers with the style of English Mild Ale. Try five more for Level 2! We also highlight The Beer Shed in Waynes…