Beats, Beards & Brews

Ah, it's that time of year again ... where Evan, Eric and Dan share some "albums they missed" — as in ones they didn't review on the podcast throughout the course of the year. Well, Dan and Eric brought some albums to the table. Evan just takes it all in. Dan's picks include: Glow On by Turnstile Lifeforms by Angels & Airwaves SOUR by Olivia Rodrigo Eric's picks include: Bleed the Future by Archspire Aeromantic II by The Night Flight Orchestra Hushed and Grim by Mastodon Also: Don't miss the BBBPod Spotify playlist with links to choice cuts* from each album. *Choice cuts were determined by Eric. Beyond the music, Eric drops a review of the seasonal ICEBREAKER beard oil from Whiskey 'N Hardtack. The boys all drink 3 Floyds. Alpha Klaus (Eric & Evan) and Crushing Mass (Dan). Thanks for listening and making this another awesome year of Beats, Beards & Brews. We appreciate each an every one of you!

The boys — Dan and Eric — successfully arrange a Black Label Society themed episode with matching beard products and fitting beers. Evan sits this one out while friend of the pod, Alex, returns. His beer is not on theme, but we won't hold that against him. For the music portion of the episode the gang reviews Black Label Society's eleventh studio album Doom Crew Inc. They also get into some deep discussions about kilts and what it means to be a "Solider of Christ." In other words, this is guitarist Zakk Wylde's mature album. But does he still shred? The answer is yes. Black Label Society songs previewed on this episode include: "Set You Free" "End of Days" "Gather All My Sins" For the beard portion of the pod, the boys review the Black Label Society Sonic Brew Beard Oil and Butter from Mad Viking Beard Co. What do Eric and Dan think of this citrus and ginger — and more! — scented beard oil? Tune in to find out! Finally, for the beer portion of the episode, Dan drinks an easy-drinking Black Ale from Bent Pad

Join the Beats, Beards & Brews crew for their first annual Thanksgiving Holiday Bonanza. Yeah, yeah, Eric got this edited and posted a bit late due to all of the holiday excitement, but we want to keep those good turkey vibes going a bit longer. First the gang grabs a slice of that silky smooth, Silk Sonic pie — in the form of the new studio album An Evening With Silk Sonic. Is the new 70s R&B project from Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak a gushy, gushy, good time? You'll have to tune in to find out. Silk Sonic songs previewed on this episode include: "After Last Night" "Smokin Out the Window" "777" Next up, Eric drops a review of the Beard Oil Sample Pack from Magic City Beard Co. The primary ingredient? Ostrich oil. Because who doesn't love slathering exotic bird oils on their skin and hair? Finally, the boys review a mixed bag of festive beers that pair well with the holidays. Dan drinks the Mixed Nuts Cream Ale from Indeed Brewing. Meanwhile, Eric revisits the iconic Punkin Ale from Dogfish Head. E

For the music review portion of the podcast, Dan and Eric dive into Jerry Cantrell's third solo album Brighten. It seems like the Alice in Chains' guitarist was in a happier place as he recorded this one and we're here for it. We're also here for Jerry's fancy hat collection. Jerry Cantrell songs previewed on this episode include: "Brighten" "Prism of Doubt" "Had to Know" Evan joins the recording just in time to drop a quick review of Cantrell's latest. Then Eric shares his thoughts on the Honorable Mack Beard Oil from The Bearded Mack Grooming Co. Is broccoli seed oil the missing link to a better beard? Tune in to find out! For the scent curious: The Honorable Mack has notes of Oud, Birch, Black Oud, Leather, Saffron, Jasmine, Tobacco, and Vanilla. You can view the full list of carrier oils on the website, as well. Finally, Eric and Evan catch Hopititis ... ah, no wait, they drink Hopititis and catch a buzz from this 9.2% abv Imperial IPA from 515 Brewing Co. in Des Moines, Iowa. Dan also makes a hard retu

On a very special Halloween edition of Beats, Beards & Brews, Eric forces Dan and Evan to listen to Misfits' 1982 debut album Walk Among Us on repeat. Well, at least Eric is listening on repeat. Misfits songs previewed on this episode include: "20 Eyes" "Astro Zombies" "Skulls" Next up, Eric reviews Camp Crystal Lake Beard Oil and Featherweight Balm from 1740 Beard Balm. Featuring a scent blend of orange, lemon, white jasmine, lily of the valley, geranium, and musk, this mysterious line of beard products only shows up on the 1740 Beard Balm website on Friday the 13th each year. Finally, Dan drinks a non-alcoholic beer and Eric drinks a high abv beer to make up the difference. Dan shares his thoughts on Run Wild IPA from Athletic Brewing. Eric takes a ride with the Ferryman while drinking Ferryman's Bourbon Barrel Aged Russian Imperial Stout from Confluence Brewing Company. Meanwhile, Evan drinks but does not review a Ruthie (shout-out to Exile Brewing Co). Cheers and Happy Halloween from Beats, Beards &

Eric, Evan and Dan are all back for another episode of Beats, Beards & Brews to review Unto Others' second studio album Strength. Like em' or not, this goth metal/rock band certainly makes everyone feel a range of strong emotions. Unto Others songs previewed on this episode include: "Heroin" "Destiny" "Strength" Our fan favorite Sudsin' It Up segment makes its return, as Evan drops some thoughts on two different soaps from Dr. Squatch — Fresh Falls and Pine Tar. Remember to hide it from your wife! Finally, Dan talks more about taking a break from alcohol and he drops a review of Untitled Art's Non-Alcoholic Juicy IPA. Meanwhile, Evan and Eric rate a couple different beers from West Hill Brewing, including Field of Creams and Chocolate Gravity. Things quickly spiral out of control. *cue the screeching eagle* Oh, and one more thing. We have a code! Use promo code "bbbpod" at The Captain's Stash during checkout for 10% off their full range of products.

Everything comes full circle, as Evan, Eric and Dan reunite to share their thoughts on Star-Crossed the fifth studio album from country pop sensation Kacey Musgraves. Her previous studio album, Golden Hour (which we also reviewed), was about finding love, among other things. It won several Grammy awards. Star-Crossed explores the full range of emotions experienced after a relationship and/or marriage ends. Grammy awards TBD. Kacey Musgraves songs previewed on this episode include: "Star-Crossed" "Breadwinner" "Justified" Next, Eric "shoots his shot" and invites Kacey Musgraves to check out his growing candle collection (yeah, he's getting into candles now). More specifically, he drops a review of the Rocks Glass Candles from The Captain's Stash, which also sells beard products. Finally, the boys revisit a previous conversation about getting healthy and check in on their pandemic drinking habits. Dan drinks and reviews Fulton Hop Water from Fulton Brewing. Meanwhile, Eric taste tests a variety of Pseudo Selt

The last time the boys were talking Iron Maiden it was to pick their favorite albums in a very special tribute episode. Now, Eric and Dan are reviewing Senjutsu — the 17th studio album from the legendary heavy metal band. How does it stack up to Iron Maiden's classics? Tune in to find out. Iron Maiden songs previewed on this episode include: "Stratego" "Darkest Hour" "Writing on the Wall"* *We played "Writing on the Wall" in place of "Hell on Earth," as teased toward the end of the episode. There was no option to pay to download "Hell on Earth" individually. Next up, Eric drops his review of Iowa Beard Company's core fall seasonal line-up of beard oil scents including: Hitchhiker Traveler Prisoner Other fall scents from the company — not reviewed on this episode — include: The Monster Mash Collection and Hatbox. Finally, the boys celebrate/mourn the end of summer by drinking some hazy double IPAs. Eric rates Law of Averages Hazy Double IPA by Lua Brewing. Meanwhile, Dan reviews Bru Eagle Hazy Double IPA f

Eric, Dan — and briefly Evan (!) — return to their respective mics to review The Ballad of Dood & Juanita the seventh studio album from country's favorite rock 'n' roll outlaw Sturgill Simpson. Every new album seems to mark a change in sound for 'ol Sturgill and this one is no different. Next up, Dan and Eric report back in after consuming Beard Vitamin Gummies from Mad Viking Beard Co. for 30 days. Did they get results? Tune in to find out. And remember ... we ingested these gummies for all of you. Finally, in the beer portion of the episode Dan reviews The Great Blackstack Bakeoff: Pineapple Upside Down Cake from Blackstack Brewing. Meanwhile, Eric revisits Voodoo Ranger Atomic Pumpkin from New Belgium Brewing. Because there's nothing like a spicy pumpkin beer to mark the end of summer.

"Everybody's been dying to know what we think about John Mayer's new record, Sob Rock," Dan asserts at the start of this episode. What's that? You don't actually care what we think about John Mayer's eighth studio album Sob Rock?! Well that's too bad. Eric and Dan are dropping their review of this late '80s inspired pop rock record whether you like or not. So buckle up, buddy. John Mayer songs previewed on this episode include: "Wild Blue" "Shot in the Dark" "New Light" Next up, it's time for yet another installment of everybody's favorite podcast segment about soap — Sudsin' It Up! This time the boys are reviewing Mad Viking's Beard and Body Soap in Blodorn (coffee, chocolate, peppermint) and Ragnarok (Fruity Pebbles-esque) scents. Get the bath water ready. Finally, the duo wraps up the episode with a review of two different collaboration IPAs. Dan shares his thoughts on Dangerous Dual Double West Coast IPA, a collaboration between Dangerous Man Brewing in Minneapolis and Dual Citizen Brewing in St. Paul,

Dan and Eric invite special guest, Alex, to join them for an action-packed European power metal episode of Beats, Beards & Brews, featuring a review of Helloween's 16th studio album Helloween. 3 classic vocalists + 3 shredding guitarists = one epic album. Helloween songs previewed on this album include: "Fear of the Fallen" "Robot King" "Mass Pollution" As if things weren't already epic enough, Eric revisits Dr. Squatch in the return of our "Sudsin' It Up" series. This time he tests out the limited edition Galaxy Bundle, which you can no longer order online, but it's OK because he drops a more general soap review. Finally, the trio all manages to grab the same beer, Tangerine Express Hazy IPA by Stone Brewing, but then somehow still seems to get sidetracked talking about other things... They end up actually dropping ratings for the beer, though, don't you worry! Thanks for listening and stay tuned for more new episodes!

Dan and Eric return for a belated Father's Day edition of Beats, Beards & Brews — because there's never a wrong time to throw on some rock tunes, grab some brats, fire up the grill, and spend some quality time with your Dad (if he's still around) or some other fatherly figure. Why all the Dad talk? Because the boys are reviewing Wolfgang Van Halen's debut solo album, released after the passing of his legendary father, Eddie Van Halen, back in October 2020. Wolfgang's one-man, arena rock band is named Mammoth WVH and his debut solo album is simply titled Mammoth WVH. Mammoth WVH songs previewed on this episode include: "Horribly Right" "Distance" "You're to Blame" For the beard portion of the show, Eric shares his thoughts on Outrigger Premium Beard Oil and Beard Butter from The Beard Baron. Finally, Dan reviews BBRR (Blackberry Blueberry Raspberry Roselle), a kettle soured craft beer fully loaded with jammy, tart berries. BBRR is brewed by Fair State Brewing Cooperative. Meanwhile, Eric rates Newport Ni

The boys are back for another very special episode of Beats, Beards & Brews featuring "things that Dan likes." The gang kicks off the music portion of the podcast with a review of Weezer's fifteenth studio album Van Weezer. It is also the band's second full-length album to release in 2021 (following OK Human). Weezer songs previewed on this episode include: "Beginning of the End" "1 More Hit" "I Need Some of That" For the beard portion of the pod, Dan revisits one of the beard company OGs Grave Before Shave and shares his thoughts on some butters and a balm he picked up from the company. He also purchased some custom Grave Before Shave golf balls, but sadly they did not improve his golf game. In the beer portion of the episode, Eric and Evan finally get their hands on the much-hyped (by Dan) Pistachio Cream Ale from Indeed Brewing out of Minneapolis. Does it live up to the hype? Tune in to find out! The boys also drink down a fresh batch of MinneOzarks Hazy IPA homebrew from Dan's new pandemic friend Wi

Whip out those calendars! In a momentous moment in Beats, Beards & Brews history, Evan, Eric and Dan prove that they are true podcast professionals when they manage to bounce back from not one ... but two recording hiccups where Evan and then Eric got dropped from the recording completely and everyone kept their cool. We're going to assume that Evan did minimal to no edits on this one! Speaking of true professionals ... those Gojira boys! Wowee! The Frenchmen's seventh studio album Fortitude defies all of the metal genre labels to become the first official Onyx Groove Metal album. Is that a good thing or a bad thing? You better listen to find out! Gojira songs previewed on this episode include: Born for One Thing The Trails Amazonia For the beard portion of the pod, Eric drops a review of a funky little Sriracha-top beard wash and conditioner from Beard Octane. Dan gets enraged by Eric's suggestion that he has found a go-to hot sauce to top the spicy kitchen staple — Yellowbird, y'all! Beard Octane prod

Dan's got the devil in him, Eric discusses boxer brief pouch strategies, and Evan's head flies right off the top of his head in another action-packed episode of Beats, Beards & Brews. For the music portion of the pod, the boys review Cursed Be Thy Kingdom, the third studio album from blackened speed metal band Bewitcher, hailing from Portland, Oregon, and worshiping Satan. Dan also lays the foundation for a new genre of metal — Onyx Metal. Keep an eye out at your local record store. Bewitcher songs previewed on this episode include: Electric Phantoms Mystifier (White Night City) Metal Burner Next up the boys talk underwear — boxer briefs specifically — though fashionista Dan also predicts a return of tighty whities. It must be the devil and his prophecies at work. Dan and Eric share their thoughts on a number of underwear brands — including one with secret pockets and two others with support pouches. View the full list of winners and losers below. Underwear Winners Duluth Trading Co. Buck Naked Perform

Evan and Eric reunite on their respective mics once again amid the never-ending pandemic — they were social distancing before it was cool — to bring you another action-packed episode of Beats, Beards & Brews full of blazing guitar solos and ... cherries? The boys kick things off with a review of traditional heavy metal band Haunt's sixth full-length studio album Beautiful Distraction — not to be confused with the hit 311 song "Beautiful Disaster." Did we already mention the guitar solos? They are pretty good! Prolific songwriter Trevor William Church, "the Rivers Cuomo of heavy metal" cranks out albums at an epic pace, so listen to this episode fast before he release another one! Haunt tracks previewed on this episode include: Fortunes Wheel Sea of Dreams Keeping Watch For the beard portion of the episode, Eric reviews the Beard Oil Sample Pack Set from Sphinx Beard, straight outta Egypt ... we think? Listen for his thoughts on the sample pack, including his surprise favorite Sphinx cologne-inspired sce

The episode you are about to listen to is a conversation that took place between Eric, Evan and Dan that was recorded after allegations of sexual misconduct and sexual assault perpetrated by musician Sean Tillmann — who performs as Har Mar Superstar — were made public. We learned of the allegations shortly after releasing an episode of the podcast where we reviewed Har Mar Superstar’s latest album. This episode offers a behind the scenes look at the conversation that took place as we processed the news and debated how to best respond to it — or whether we should even respond to the news at all. We hope that releasing this episode encourages anyone listening to have similar conversations of their own and speak up if you are witness to any sort of inappropriate or abusive behavior. We stand with those who came forward about the sexual assault and misconduct perpetrated by Har Mar Superstar. This includes those who remain silent, but have had similar experiences regardless of gender or sexual orientation. There

Close the blinds, light some scented candles and curl up into the fetal position on your couch — it's time for yet another "sad boi" episode of Beats, Beards & Brews. This time the gang attempts to avoid falling into depression while reviewing singer-songwriter Julien Baker's third album Little Oblivions. In all seriousness, Julien Baker is a talented musician, definitely give the album a shot, just be prepared for an intensely personal and emotional musical journey. And check out the story behind every song on the album, while you're at it. Julien Baker tracks previewed on this episode include: "Ringside" "Song in E" "Heat Wave" Next up, Eric and Dan somehow fail to connect the dots that they are reviewing an album by Julien Baker and a CBD beard oil called The Baker by Fable Beard Company. Dan must have been too distracted by the overwhelming scent of pastries and baked goods under his nose, in his house, and on his pillow. Eric actually kind of enjoys this scent, despite its strength. Surprise, surpr

Eric and Dan are back to share some brilliant Grinch movie franchise ideas. Oh, and they also discuss The Pretty Reckless' latest album Death by Rock and Roll — featuring Taylor Momsen on vocals and a raucous guest appearance by Tom Morello. Note: Beats, Beards & Brews is not currently endorsed by Tom Morello's MasterClass series but we're waiting patiently by our phones for a call. Tom Morello. Us. A perfect pairing! The Pretty Reckless songs previewed on this episode include: "My Bones" "Rock and Roll Heaven" "And So It Went" (featuring Tom Morello) Dan reviews Woody's Stache Wax, a gifted mustache wax that is light on hold but not on ingredients. Eric and Dan then go on to discuss "hitting the beard wall" and recent winter beard trims. The boys also drink some locally brewed sour beers, despite it still being the tail end of winter in the Midwest. Dan rates the Roselle Hibiscus Kettle Sour from Fair State Brewing in Northeast Minneapolis. Eric reviews Sour'n'Dipity Chocolate Raspberry Sour Stout from

We'd be lying if we said OK Human was the first Weezer album we expected to review in 2021 ... that honor goes to the yet-to-be-released Van Weezer ... but here we are. Instead of a rockin Weezer album inspired by Van Halen, we're listening to an orchestral pop rock record inspired by the pandemic. Strange times, indeed! Weezer tracks previewed on this episode include: "Aloo Gobi" "Playing My Piano" "Here Comes The Rain" In a new segment titled "Pittin' Out With Eric" the boys share how many swipes of deodorant they apply to curb their odors, alongside other enthralling deodorant conversation. Meanwhile, Eric reviews Beardbrand's Tree Ranger Natural Deodorant. Finally, the boys break out some heavy duty, high abv Imperial Stouts from War Tree Brewing (War Tree Imperial Stout) and Surly Brewing Company (Darkness 2020 Russian Imperial Stout). A fitting end to a silly episode that is totally worth your time.