Episode 2

What Are We Drinking About- Wicked Massachusetts Beers

Published on: 29th March, 2021

For this episode, we’re bringing you some special treats from our recent trip to Boston, MA. We were out visiting my sister but were also able to enjoy some Massachusetts treats…including this line of some amazing Mass beers! There is a nice representation from both the larger and smaller brewing companies out there!

 Here’s Tonight’s Line Up:

Night Shift Brewing-Be Mine: 8.4% ABV | IBUs

Pastry Stout Brewed with Chocolate and Raspberries

 Night Shift was founded in 2012 by a trio of friends with a shared passion for homebrewing. What began as a nocturnal hobby in Somerville, MA has now grown bigger than our wildest dreams. We exist to always craft better for our staff, customers, and community.

 Shovel Town Brewing -Crunch: 7.7% ABV | IBUs 50

A rich, bold Peanut Butter Coffee Stout. A sweet stout bursting with peanut and sweet coffee aroma

 Shovel Town Brewery is a microbrewery and taproom specializing in crafting unique, high-quality craft beer. Our tasting room is located at 50 Oliver Street (rear) in historic North Easton, MA.

 Castle Island Brewing- Fiver: 6.3% ABV | IBUs

This juicy, hazy IPA features Citra, Simcoe, and El Dorado and clocks in at 6.3% ABV. The best part? Five percent of proceeds from this beer will go to help great causes in our community and beyond. Feel good about making it a Fiver because this beer gives back

 Since 2015 from Norwood, MA, we’ve been cranking out award-winning beers for the Boston area and beyond. Whether you’re newly dipping toe in the waters of better beer, or you’ve been here long enough to remember a day when IPA was just another style, we’re psyched to welcome you into our awesome world.

 

 Trillium Brewing- PM Dawn: 9.4% ABV  | IBUs

In another exciting collaborative effort with our neighbors at Barrington Coffee Roasters, we bring you a bold American stout infused with cold-brewed coffee. PM Dawn exhibits an earthy, freshly roasted coffee bean and dark chocolate/mocha nose. The flavor profile consists of vanilla, hot chocolate, and caramel along with rich espresso. With a medium to heavy body, luscious mouthfeel, and slight bitterness, PM Dawn is balanced and full, smooth with a drying roast character.

 

Trillium Brewing was founded in March of 2013 by JC and Esther Tetreault with the desire to create a New England Farmhouse-inspired experience through the lens of craft beer. Launched with three employees and the support of family, friends, and community, our little brewery located at 369 Congress Street in Boston’s then-sleepy Fort Point neighborhood has grown to a team of nearly 300. Every member of our organization has incredible drive and purpose, working passionately each day to elevate the quality of the Trillium experience.

 There now Forever home and large production facility is located in Canton, MA

 

 Jack’s Abby Brewing Bourbon Barrel-Aged FRAMINGHAMMER Series, S’MORES: ABV 12% | IBUs 45

Big, bold, black, and aged in bourbon barrels with lactose, vanilla, and cocoa beans. The lengthy conditioning period in the barrels creates a silky smooth chocolatey mouth feel enhanced by the use of oats and brown sugar. Noticeable sweetness gets balanced by roasted malt and hop bitterness. Additional flavors include bourbon, vanilla, and oak.

 Located in Framingham, MA

Founded in 2011 by three brothers, Jack, Eric, and Sam Hendler, Jack’s Abby has become a mainstay of the craft brewing scene in the Northeast and nationwide.

The Hendler brothers grew up in a family that promoted entrepreneurship and hard work. Spending summers with their grandfather and working at the family’s ice distribution company, they learned the value of committed family members and loyal employees—the foundation of which Jack’s Abby is based

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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

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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!