Episode 6

What Are We Drinking About- Cinco De Mayo

Published on: 4th May, 2021

What Are We Drinking About- Cinco de Mayo

w/ Jodi & Erik

April 29, 2021

For today’s show, we’re going to be celebrating Cinco de Mayo!! This fun holiday helps unofficially launch the warmer weather and getting out and celebrating!

The official meaning is this: The date is observed to commemorate the Mexican Army's victory over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla, on May 5, 1862, under the leadership of General Ignacio Zaragoza.

In the US, it's taken on a bigger flare is the celebrating Mexican-American culture. Cinco de May no generates beer sales on par with the Super Bowl!

Tonight’s lineup:

** Normally I don’t showcase large domestic brands (just craft) but for this holiday, we’ll make some exceptions!

Grupo Modelo - Corona: ABV 4.6% | IBUs 18

Corona Extra Mexican Light Lager is a crisp, clean, and well-balanced Cerveza with fruity-honey aromas and a touch of malt, making it a great tailgating beer, beach drink, or barbecue refreshment

Bohemia: ABV 5% | IBUs 9

This light Czech style Mexican pilsner (light Lager) is Golden, with light bitterness and a dry hop aroma.

Stone Brewing Company – Buenaveza salt & lime Lager: ABV 4.7% | IBUs 13

Brewer Ben Sheehan created this beer while working down at Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens – Liberty Station. Stone Buenaveza Salt & Lime Lager’s inspiration comes from Southern California, which is vibrantly influenced by our neighbors to the South. Stone Buenaveza Salt & Lime Lager is an excellent companion. It’s a thrillingly crisp, clean, refreshing Mexican-style lager that quenches thirsts while gratifying taste buds via lime and sea salt.

Cigar City Brewing Co – Margarita Gose:

We’ve taken our German-style Gose, an ancient style of low alcohol beer brewed with salt, and given it the beach bum treatment by adding orange peel and lime essence to create the perfect warm-weather ale.

Grupo Modelo - Cerveza Modelo Negra: ABV 5.4% | IBUs 16

Modelo Negra Mexican Beer is a lager beer with German roots, offering a rich taste with a light finish. Enjoy this Cerveza on its own or to brings out the flavors of Mexican dishes.

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About the Podcast

What Are We Drinking About? - Jodi and Erik Coleman

With Bougie and the BEERst

What are we Drinking About ?– with Jodi and Erik Coleman aka Bougie and the BEERst
Join Bougie & BEERst on their delicious libation journey as they “Drink About” everything from craft beer spirits to craft cider & meads. Each week Bougie & BEERst will create an experience unlike anything you’ve seen before…leveling you up with knowledge on the various beverages they curate for the show while delivering it in a pithy, lighthearted and energetic banter!

About your host

Erik Coleman

BEERst (Erik Coleman) was raised in Ellicottville, NY a ski-village an hour outside of Buffalo. He earned his undergraduate degree at Hamilton College a Master’s of Education at Niagara University then attended Canisius College. After leaving twenty years of education, he decided to take the plunge and go all-in on his journey with craft beer and beverages and start his own business. He is the owner of Beer By Coleman & Co-owner of 716Craft (serving as a Craft Beer Consultant & Concierge). He is also Director of Trocaire College’s Brewing, Distillation & Fermentation Program, also serving as the Buffalo/Niagara Brewers Association Events Chairperson.
He has over 25+ years in the craft beer & beverage industry. He has participated in the opening and operating numerous brewing companies in both Western NY and NY state (with some of the biggest craft brands), as well as throughout the country and abroad.
A near-death experience forced Erik to have a wake-up call at age 41, which has sent him off on a mission to follow his passion to help the ultimate craft beer & beverage experiences for the masses.

Bougie (Jodi Coleman) is coming to us from Williamsville, NY, a suburb of Buffalo and has spent twenty years working as a high school counselor. She earned both her undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University at Buffalo. Her work is not what defines her but it is her incredible family and many (each one special) vivacious friends. She serves as Queencess of BEERst’s realm, hard loving clown to people in her world and prefers to be under a chandelier, surrounded in sparkles if she is not dressed in the creative theme of show…..because life is too short.
She had spent a total of zero time drinking craft beer before meeting BEERst and is vocal about being the novice of the two. Shockingly, she put down her wine glass to give craft beer a try and is loving the journey. She asks the questions that any newbie would like to know and is also never afraid to try a new style!
She is not without depth, as the tragic loss of her younger sister has catapulted her passion to enjoy every minute of life in her honor. She continues to remind us that every day of life is a celebration.

The Journey:
The Pandemic brought a rising cry from all that knew them to create an outlet where they could go and experience something other than the atrocities that the COvid-19 pandemic was unfolding around them and the rest of the world. BEERst took to FB Live and started on his own. However, fate had a different thought and when a special guest canceled last minute…BEERst turned to Bougie - his wife, his rock, his “Ride or Die” and asked her to come on the show.
Well, that’s when the real magic began! Now, nine months later they are still going strong with quite a following amongst craft beer & beverage aficionados and newbies alike. They have created this podcast to serve as another outlet for you to be able to enjoy this Fabulous & Delicious Libation Experience.
Cheers!