Episode 9

What Are We Drinking About w/ Jodi & Erik: Jodi’s secret Stash Beers

Published on: 3rd August, 2021

Today we’re drinking about, we’re going to enjoy some of Jodi’s stash beers as we’re working to clean out the beer fridge.

Tonight’s lineup:

Evil Genius Company – New Phone, Who Dis?: ABV 6% | IBUs’ 17Caramel Macchiato Porter.

Your favorite espresso beverage has now become your favorite adult beverage! Brewed with American barley, caramel, and chocolate malt, and a touch of dark wheat. Gently hopped with American and German hops, and then infused with caramel and locally roasted La Colombe coffee. Full-bodied, smooth and robust, with notes of sweet caramel, mocha, and chocolate.

Spider Biter Co. – Love at First Bite: ABV 7% |IBUs’ N/A

Our seasonal porter is brewed with chocolate and raspberries making it reminiscent of a jelly ring. It will be Love at First Bite.

Pressure Drop - Faded Clauz: ABV 7.5% | IBUs’ 32

Notes of rich milk chocolate and cocoa with a super smooth and creamy finish.

Rusty Rail Brewing Co. – Fools Gold: ABV 8% | IBUS’ 18

The promise of gold at the end of a rainbow continues to fascinate imaginations. While many deem this search to be foolish, our journey through a rainbow of ingredients resulted in a rare style of Hefeweizen which uniquely blends peanut butter and banana flavors. One sip and you’ll see why this brew is worth its weight in gold.

New Holland Brewing Co. – Dragon’s Milk “Reserve”: ABV 12.3% |30 IBUS’

Throughout the ages, Dragon’s Milk has been used as a term to describe potent ales and elixirs worth of celebration – a reward at the end of the journey. We are proud to be stewards of that ancient tradition today, hand-crafting each batch of Dragon’s Milk Bourbon Barrel-Aged Stout in Holland, Michigan. The best liquid in our house is now yours. Roasted malt delivers notes of coffee and chocolate married with sweet undertones of vanilla and oak from a three-month stay in bourbon barrels.

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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!