Beer & Nonsense

Join Christian & Thad as they enjoy cold brews, good friends, and nonsense weekly!

Conspiracy Time 05/13/2022

Conspiracy Time Christian & Thad had over to South Bend Brew Werks for some beers and conspiracy talk. Thad tells you about chem trails. Christian discusses Birds aren’t Real conspiracy. Thanks to our sponsors Studebaker Brewing Co. & South Bend Brew Werks. Send us an email at CHEERS /episode/index/show/beerandnonsense/id/23106656

Niles Brewing Podcast Takeover 04/29/2022

Niles Brewing Podcast Takeover Christian & Thad headed over to Hop Station Craft Bar (Mishawaka, IN) for the Niles Brewing Co. (Niles, MI) tap takeover event. The guys sat down with Brandon Townsley owner and brewer at Niles. Hear what is all happening at Nile’s from new beers, collaborator, food, social district & more. As Niles also takes over the podcast. Crack a cold none & enjoy the podcast. Click the link to our sponsors & While you’re surfing the web hit up all things mBR at CHEERS! /episode/index/show/beerandnonsense/id/22954988

420ish Party w/Matt James co-founder Burn’Em Brewery 04/22/2022

420ish Party w/Matt James co-founder Burn’Em Brewery Christian & Thad call up Matt James (co-founder Burn’Em Brewing) to talk about the 7th annual 420ish Party that is happening on 4/23/22 12PM-9PM CST. We also talk their expansion project and collab beers. Thanks to sponsor South Bend Brew Werks for giving us a place to podcast and E Brewing Co. (coming soon to S.Whitley, IN) for sponsoring our guest. Shout out to Studebaker Brewing Co. for making this podcast possible. Link to our sponsors webpages by going to CHEERS! /episode/index/show/beerandnonsense/id/22878947

Aloha Danny (Mostly Beer’s) 04/15/2022

Aloha Danny (Mostly Beer’s) Cousin Danny is back in town for a moment as he passes from Hawaii back to Alaska. Christian & Thad take a few minutes to catch up with his adventures AND most importantly help him low the weight of his pack by drinking the beers he has from Hawaii & Alaska. Put on you hula skirt and winter coat, crack a cold one & enjoy the podcast. Have a beer and #SupportLocal baby visiting Studebaker Brewing Co. & South Bend Brew Werks in South Bend, IN Linke with all things Beer & nonsense and michiana Beer Reviewers at CHEERS! /episode/index/show/beerandnonsense/id/22804316

Speaking German at The Koontz Lake Brewing Co. 04/08/2022

Speaking German at The Koontz Lake Brewing Co. Christian & Thad popped into Northern Indiana’s Hidden Jem, Koontz Lake Brewing Co. The guys drink good German beer while talking about the Reinheitsgebot. A purity law for beer written in 1516 that is still used today. Then Christian found an article “10 Fascinating Facts You Never Knew About German Beer” from TheLocal.de. So, crack a cold one, sit back & enjoy the podcast sponsored by South Bend Brew Werks & Studebaker Brewing Co. CLICK on our webpage at PROST! /episode/index/show/beerandnonsense/id/22732844

Celeb Craft Beer Drinkers 04/01/2022

Celeb Craft Beer Drinkers We know celebs are just humans and of course some of them will love craft beer. You just don’t hear anyone talk about those celeb hobbies. Christian, Thad & Ryan (brewer, Studebaker Brewing Co.) are opening the book on the celebs that drink and make craft beer. Crack a cold one & enjoy the podcast. Sponsored by South Bend Brew Werks & Studebaker Brewing Co. Who can help us link with Dean Norris? Link with all of our social medias and daily new content on CHEERS! /episode/index/show/beerandnonsense/id/22649156

Technically Heavy & Thad Speaks Cursive 03/25/2022

Technically Heavy & Thad Speaks Cursive Christian & Thad are back at the Studebaker Brewing Co. to talk about the technical side of brewing and the coming trends with Studebaker brewer, Ryan Withorn & Steve Lowe, owner/brewer South Bend Brew Werks. The two sponsors of the podcast speak about the daily.sevenfifty.com article “6 Industry Trends to Watch in 2022”by Joshua M. Bernstein, and wow does this one get technical. While Thad (aka Thud) is speaking and thinking in cursive. So, crack a cold one, pull out your dictionary, & enjoy. Find more mBR contact or send us a message by going to CHEERS! /episode/index/show/beerandnonsense/id/22568603

South Bend Brew Fest Patrons 03/17/2022

South Bend Brew Fest Patrons Christian & Thad are back with another episode from the South Bend Brew Fest (Centry Center). They were there with sponsors South Bend Brew Werks & Studebaker Brewing Co. Find out which one of the sponsors is now a patrons favorite brewery and meet some ladies that wanted Christian to “rage” at the fest. Then the guys talk with long time friend of mBR, Michael. So, crack a cold one & enjoy this episode of the podcast. Link to our socials, podcast host, or send us a message at CHEERS! /episode/index/show/beerandnonsense/id/22483499

Brian Graham - Four Day Ray Brewing 03/11/2022

Brian Graham - Four Day Ray Brewing Christian & Thad are 1-year removed from their visit to north-central Indiana, but the guys still think about their time at Four Day Ray Brewing. The take a phone call from owner & president Brian Graham. They sample a few of the great beers out of Fishers, IN. Findout about Brians passion for doddle dog breeds. Tip of the hat to co-host(s) Ryan Withorn (Studebaker Brewing Co.) & Steve Lowe (South Bend Brew Werks). Check out more of mBR contant at CHEERS! /episode/index/show/beerandnonsense/id/22349828

At 2022 South Bend Brew Fest 03/04/2022

At 2022 South Bend Brew Fest Christian, Thad & some others from mBR head over to the Century Center in DTSB for the South Bend Brew Fest 2022. The guys talk with Steve co-owner/brewer at Burn’Em Brewing, BIG PERM U93 DJ and personality, & Justin Eby home brewer/friend. Crack a cold one & enjoy the guys coverage of the fest. Link with sponsors South Bend Brew Werks & Studebaker Brewing Co. webpages by clicking their logos on CHEERS! /episode/index/show/beerandnonsense/id/22313654

Vernon Brown - The Chesterton Brewery 02/25/2022

Vernon Brown - The Chesterton Brewery Christian & Thad call up co-owner/brewer/distiller Vernon Brown from The Chesterton Brewery/Dunland Distillery. Studebaker Brewing Co. brewer & Beer & nonsense “assistant brewer” for the day jumps in on this conversation. Learn about Verns service to the USA, why he does what he does, how to get what he distills & Vern’s passion for SCUBA diving. Shout out to the Tippacanoe Mansion for letting us record there. Crack a Cold One & Enjoy! Link with our sponsors web page South Bend Brew Werks & Studebaker Brewing Co. at CHEERS! /episode/index/show/beerandnonsense/id/22255880

We Go Together Like Winter & A BEER 02/18/2022

We Go Together Like Winter & A BEER Winter beer fest and winter beers. Christian & Thad discuss 2022 up comping festivals. They tell you the beers you should be drinking through these cold months. Crack a Cold One & Enjoy the Podcast. Also visit our sponsors on social media, South Bend Brew Werks & Studebaker Brewing Co. Visit the podcast & mBR on the World Wide Web at CHEERS! /episode/index/show/beerandnonsense/id/22033283

Tom Carpenter - 2Tom’s Brewing (Ft.Wayne, IN) 02/11/2022

Tom Carpenter - 2Tom’s Brewing (Ft.Wayne, IN) Christian & Thad call up Tom Carpenter owner/brewer at 2Tom’s Brewing (Ft.Wayne, IN). If you think you have a lot going on, listen to Tom tell you about the Frozen Firkin Fest, expanding to another city, added distro, expanding their barrel program, making meads and leaping tall buildings in a single bound. Crack a Cold One & Enjoy the podcast. Sponsored by South Bend Brew Werks & Studebaker Brewing Co. Link with the sponsors or email the podcast at CHEERS! /episode/index/show/beerandnonsense/id/22103177

Beer Trends for 2022 02/04/2022

Beer Trends for 2022 Christian & Thad find some 2022 beer trends to pay attention to in the craft beer industry. They also how it effects the local microbrews. Some of these trends are in full swing this early in the year. Go check out the podcast sponsors South Bend Brew Werks & Studebaker Brewing Co. One way to do that is link with us on the inter webs at The best way to send us an email for the podcast. CHEERS! /episode/index/show/beerandnonsense/id/22022993

Sun King Brewing Co. - Dave Colt 01/28/2022

Sun King Brewing Co. - Dave Colt Christian had a conversation with Dave Colt a co-founder of Sun King Brewery. Dave tells us the story of the name, a funny story about being the best man at Clay Robinson (other co-founder) wedding, about the expansion into Mishawaka and Florida and more. So, Crack a Cold One, Sit Back & Enjoy! Our Sponsors Make this Possible, Thanks to the South Bend Brew Werks & Studebaker Brewing Co. Link with them and everything mBR at CHEERS! /episode/index/show/beerandnonsense/id/21931322

The Fessor Himself (Josh Goins - Fessor’s Brewery) 01/22/2022

The Fessor Himself (Josh Goins - Fessor’s Brewery) Christian, Thad & assistant brewer Ryan Withorn (Studebaker Brewing Co.) meet up at Bud Studio at Lakeville Brew Crew (LBC) to talk to the fessor, Josh Goins. He is the brewer at Fessor’s Brewery in Argos, IN. He tell you all you need to know about how it’s going and a little about Scratch Kitchen an it’s new menu. Crack a Cold one from our sponsors Studebaker Brewing Co. or South bend Brew Werks & enjoy! Link with our sponsors and/or everything michiana Beer Reviewers at CHEERS! /episode/index/show/beerandnonsense/id/21859313

Unbelievable 01/14/2022

Unbelievable The mind of these two guy’s (Christian & Thad) is either broken or they are quietly genius. These guys tell you some things that are on their mind. Find out who does not believes in the moon landings, who thinks ghost are real, which believes in the bloodline of Jesus, & what popular band they both believe is overrated. They may not be dumb but the both are “unbelievable”… Link with the podcast sponsors South Bend Brew Werks & Studebaker Brewing Co. by CLICKING their logos at CHEERS! /episode/index/show/beerandnonsense/id/21771344

Stu-Stu-Studebaker 01/07/2022

Stu-Stu-Studebaker Christian & Thad belly up at the Tippecanoe Place Mansion with Ryan Withorn the brew-brew-brewer at Stu-Stu-Studebaker Brewing Co. They talk what's new in 2022 for the brewery. The guys also sample three of the newest brews on tap at in the tap room. Crack a Cold One & Enjoy the podcast. Link to our sponsors webpages by click the logo for Studebaker Brewing Co./Niles Brewing Co./South Bend Brew Werks at DOWLOAD, SUBSCRIBE & SHARE the podcast CHEERS! /episode/index/show/beerandnonsense/id/21705581

Just the Beers - Facebook Admins 12/31/2021

Just the Beers - Facebook Admins Christian & Thad invited the michiana Beer Reviewers Facebook admins to do reviews beers on an episode of Just the Beer’s. Up first is Thad with Greenbush Brewing “Brimley’s Best. Second, Christian with Maumee Bay Brewing Co. “Uber Blitzen”. Third, UNCLE DAVE with Bell’s Brewing “Two Hearted” (three different types) & Illi-Andy’s review of the Revolution Brewing “Deep Woods Series”. That’s Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, & Illinois beers all reviewed on this episode. Sit Back & Enjoy! Connect with our sponsors webpages Niles Brewing Co., South Bend Brew Werks & Studebaker Brewing Co. on our web page CHEERS! /episode/index/show/beerandnonsense/id/21644081

Brew Years Resolutions 12/17/2021

Brew Years Resolutions Christian & Thad are back up north at Niles Brewing Co. talking with owner/brewer Brandon Townsley. The guys look forward to the new year and what is ahead for them individually and business. Of course they share a few beers and tell you about them. Crack a cold one & enjoy! DOWNLOAD, SUBSCRIBE & SHARE! Check out our sponsors on the web: www.nilesbrewing.com / www.southbendbrewwerks.com / www.studbakerbrewingco.com Or at www.michianabeerreviewers.com CHEERS! /episode/index/show/beerandnonsense/id/21518798

A Niles Jubilee 12/10/2021

A Niles Jubilee Christian & Thad go north to Niles Brewing Co. to talk to owner/brewer Brandon Townsley. We discuss how things have changed, most popular of his beers and events that are held at the brewery. The guys sampling some of the beers on tap at Niles Brewing Co. Of course the nonsense finds it way into the conversation. Pecan…. Link with mBR at & Beer & nonsense sponsors / / /episode/index/show/beerandnonsense/id/21445844

We Want Menorah for Christmas 12/04/2021

We Want Menorah for Christmas Christian & Thad talk about holiday and Christmas beers. Find out the history of the style, what separates the two, and the guys sample each style of beer. When you think there is no more, possibly the best idea they have ever emerges. The menorah of beers. Maybe you could help this happen. So, crack a cold one & enjoy! Find links to the podcast sponsors at or at their webpages. Niles Brewing Co. South Bend Brew Werks CHEERS! /episode/index/show/beerandnonsense/id/21378197

Difference Between Porter & Stouts 11/26/2021

Difference Between Porter & Stouts Christian, Thad & Uncle Dave break down the differences between porter and stouts. They also sample a few along the way. If you want some history on these styles this is the podcast for you. Oh and Andy, you will want to listen till the end. So, crack a cold one & Enjoy. Thank to our sponsors for making the podcast possible. Niles Brewing Co. () & South Bend Brew Werks (). Send is a message, become a sponsor, or check our event calendar at CHEERS! /episode/index/show/beerandnonsense/id/21288053

Tailgating at the LBC 11/19/2021

Tailgating at the LBC Christian & Thad talk with owner & brewer Duncan at the Lakeville Brew Crew (LBC). They talk tailgating at the Norte Dame vs Georgia Tech game. The LBC is having an event at the November 20th game. Christian helps Duncan prepare and bring all the right stuff and make sure he knows the Do’s & Don’ts. Crack a Cold One & Enjoy Thanks to our Sponsors: South Bend Brew Werks & Niles Brewing Co. Link with the michiana Beer Reviewers at /episode/index/show/beerandnonsense/id/21213803

Holiday Drinking Season 11/12/2021

Holiday Drinking Season Christian & Thad cop a squat at South Bend Brew Werks to talk about Beer Season. The Holiday Drinking Season kicked off with Halloween. It goes through Blackout Wednesday, Black Friday/BABC Day all the way to New Years and some say Super Bowl Sunday. We break it all down for ya. Crack a cold one & Enjoy! Find out what’s going on at Niles Brewing Co. at Connect with all thing mBR at CHEERS! /episode/index/show/beerandnonsense/id/21138581

Learn to Brew w/ David Knudson 11/05/2021

Learn to Brew w/ David Knudson This podcast is sponsored by Niles Brewing Co. find more at Christian & Thad called up David Knudson, owner of 3rd Horse Craft Beer Supplies and host of Learn to Home Brew Day. Visit the event on November 6 at 27751 Co.Rd. 26, Elkhart, IN. You can hear more about Home Brew Day, what you can get at the shop and some tips for home brewing on this podcast. The story of the name is fun. So, Crack a Cold One & Enjoy. CHEERS! Find the michiana Beer Reviewers at /episode/index/show/beerandnonsense/id/21042719

Cousin Danny’s Monster Mash 10/29/2021

Cousin Danny’s Monster Mash Check out our sponsor Niles Brewing Co. at Cousin Danny is back but it’s not Christmas. He bring Alaskan beer to Christian, Thad, & Uncle Dave. He also tells us some Alaskan urban legends & folk lore. Christian had a few Alaskan creepy creatures himself and shares some Hawaiian urban legends as Cousin Danny is headed there for the winter. Crack a Cold One & Enjoy Cousin Day’s annual appearance on the show. Become a Patron, Lin with social media, send us a message or check our event calendar at CHEERS! /episode/index/show/beerandnonsense/id/20963234

HopLore Brewing (Stefan King Owner/Brewer) 10/15/2021

HopLore Brewing (Stefan King Owner/Brewer) Christian & Thad made a trip out east to HopLore Brewing home of Christian’s favorite beer Imperial Amish Krack. They guys talk with Stefan King owner/brewer. The way Stefan and his HopLore family name beers is a great story. They also talk about Lore of the Hops Brew Fest, Stefans craft story, and the new location in Warsaw. So, crack a cold one & enjoy. Link with our sponsor Niles Brewing Co. at or at your one stop shop for everything mBR at CHEERS! /episode/index/show/beerandnonsense/id/20821898

Michiana Festival of Beers (Patrick & Frank) 10/08/2021

Michiana Festival of Beers (Patrick & Frank) Christian & Thad sit down with Patrick & Fran The Tank at the Crooked Ewe Brewery in South Bend. Find out the up to the moment details about the Michiana Festival of Beers (October 16, 2021), who will be there, how many home brews, music, games and food trucks. We also talk home brewing and dumped beer stories. Check out our sponsor Niles Brewing Co. at Link with the michiana Beer Reviewers & Beer & nonsense Podcast at CHEERS! /episode/index/show/beerandnonsense/id/20747348

At the Zoo for Brew at the Zoo 10/01/2021

At the Zoo for Brew at the Zoo Christian & Thad are at Potawatomi Zoo (South Bend, IN) for their fundraiser event Brew at the Zoo. We talk to three different Brew/Owners Steve from South Bend Brew Werks (South Bend, IN), Duncan from Lakeville Brew Crew (Lakeville, IN), Josh from Fessors Brewery (Argos, IN), & Christian from Silver Harbor Brewing Co. (St.Joe, MI). Crack a Cold One & Enjoy! Link with michiana Beer Reviewers & the podcast’s social media’s, Patreon, & event calendar at CHEERS! /episode/index/show/beerandnonsense/id/20668553

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