We'll make this one real simple for you guys: We LOVE this beer. ; Find out why, who makes it, where it's from and how to pair it (WOW!) all in two short minutes.
Video episode #160, for 5 Napkin: What is Single Barrel Bourbon? (feat. Blanton's!)
Join The Guys as they answer this question with the story of one of Mark's favorite bourbons: Blanton's Single Barrel. Where did single barrel come from? What do we pair with Blanton's. Who was Blanton, anyway? Watch and learn, friends. Watch and learn. Enjoy!
Video episode #156: Devils Backbone Brewing, THE BEER.
The Guys fire up Part Two of their visit to Devils Backbone Brewing Company, this time taking a much closer look at the multiple award-winning beers this place is producing. ; Join Jimmy and Mark as they sit down with Jason Oliver, Head Brewer at Devils Backbone, and get the inside scoop.
Video episode #155: Devils Backbone Brewing, THE PLACE.
Thanks to their trusty steed THURSON, (the Nissan) Mark and Jimmy find themselves at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, the home of the Devil's Backbone Brewing Company. One wouldn't expect to find such an award winning brewery here! In addition to being a worldwide rising star in the beer community (they've medaled 4 times in each of their first 2 years of competition at the Great American Beer Festival), Devil's Backbone is a steward of it's community, creating jobs, sourcing local foods and building materials, and hosting many charitable and artistic events. This place is a true gem. Join The Guys as they sit down with Owner Steve Crandall and Head Brewer Jason Oliver. Enjoy!
Video episode #151, for 5 Napkin: How to taste Bourbon (feat. Fred Noe)
Thanks to the folks at 5 Napkin Burger, The Guys make a stop Clermont, Kentucky and sit a while with the Great-grandson of Jim Beam, Distiller and Ambassador Fred Noe. Join us as he and "Whiskey Professor" Bernie Lubbers lead The Happy Hour Guys through a comprehensive mini-course on HOW TO: Taste Bourbon. Use these simple four steps to greatly add to your enjoyment of Americas own Native Spirit. Cheers!
Video episode #150, for 5 Napkin: What is Bourbon?
The Guys kick off a huge section of coverage for THHG and 5 Napkin Burger: Were heading through Bourbon Country! ; In the coming weeks (thanks to our friends at ) well be bringing you the full distilleries, the individual marques, and all the stories in-between, all for the good of mankind.
Video episode #149: The Pub! (well, not THE Pub, but A Pub, but...)
The Guys make a stop off in coastal Virginia at The Pub, a British style place that has succeeded in making the comfy corner London Pub appear on Virginian shores. From the great staff (including Beer Jesus) to the Beverage Bible, to the draft beers not seen much on this side of the pond, to some of the best Brit style eats we've had since London, this place is a true gem. Enjoy!