704 - Wiscon-sinful

In this lively episode of The Beerists Craft Beer Podcast, host John Rubio welcomes David Colzar, Pam's husband and a longtime listener, for a fun and candid conversation that kicks off with a playful jab at Pam's notorious love-hate relationship with beer and life in general. The crew dives into four Wisconsin-made beers, starting with Stillmanc's Wisco Disco ESB—a crisp, drinkable, and surprisingly sneaky 5.1% ESB that earns high praise for its sessionability and clean finish. Next, Untitled Art's Dubai Chocolate Bar Stout delivers a rich, sweet, Tootsie Roll-like experience with a hint of cherry and nutty complexity, though it's seen as too sugary for some. The highlight comes with New Galaris Brewing's Scotch Ale, a 9.65% powerhouse that balances deep caramel, toffee, and subtle alcohol warmth with surprising drinkability, earning it a unanimous 'buy' and a nomination for Best of the Beerists Award. The final beer, Three Sheeps' Veneration—a 13.2% Belgian quad aged in rye whiskey barrels—delivers a complex, syrupy, molasses-heavy profile with a rum-like character, but falls short of expectations in rye and whiskey expression. The episode closes with banter about Patreon, the podcast’s reliance on listener support, and the couple’s beloved craft beer blog, Craft Beer Austin, which serves as a vital community hub for Texas beer lovers.