Episode 117 - Craft Beer Shutdown

In Episode 117 we find out what the deal is with the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau and whether or not the government shutdown is really wrecking the craft beer industry. John joins us and provides an update on Trek Brewing and some insight on his experiences with the Tax and Trade Bureau. Plus we check out our 2018 Year In Beer check-in summary from Untappd. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!

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BEERS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:

North High Break on Through

Adroit Theory Evangelion II: Lilith (Ghost 679)

New Belgium Voodoo Ranger Liquid Paradise IPA

7th Sun Sugar Britches

Alesmith Old Numbskull

Hoppin Frog TORIS the Tyrant

Lawson’s Finest Liquids Double Sunshine

Treehouse Brewing Hurricane

Homestead Barrel Aged Bison

Deschutes The Abyss 2015 Imp Stout

Heretic Incubus Imp Stout

Brewery Ommegang Game of Thrones: Mother of Dragons