The Wish You Were Beer Show

Join us for an incredible New Year’s episode as we sit down with Andrew Witchey, Founder and Brewer of Dancing Gnome Brewery in Pittsburgh, PA! We’ll dive into Andrew’s brewing journey, his favorite beers, and what makes Dancing Gnome one of the most exciting breweries in the craft beer scene. 🍺 Featured Beer: German-Style Dunkel Smooth, malty, and full of character—this dark lager brings sweet caramel notes and a fresh-baked brea...

the Wish You Were Beer Show is throwing a holiday celebration LIVE on YouTube, and everyone’s invited! This special end-of-year episode brings together past guests, friends of the show, and members of our amazing audience to share drinks, swap stories, and toast to another unforgettable year. Instead of focusing on one specific beer, this episode is all about community, conversation, and holiday cheer. We’ll be talking favorite mom...

we’re excited to sit down with Brian Mandeville, head brewer of Fine Creek Brewing in Powhatan, VA, for an exclusive look at our collaboration brew — NORWEGIAN VOSSAØL w/ Juniper & Smoked Malt. What’s on Tap: The Beer: Norwegian-style Vossaøl — a rich, fruit-forward farmhouse ale with smoky malt and piney juniper character. 9% ABV and brewed in collaboration with us for a unique Virginia twist. Behind the Brewery: A deep dive i...

This week on the Wish You Were Beer Show, we’re heading to Chesapeake, VA… at least in our glasses! We’ll be joined LIVE by Will Sawyer, the Head Brewer at The Garage Brewery — the brains, creativity, and wrench behind some standout local brews. And what’s in our pint this week? 🥕✨ No Carrot All — A Spiced Vegetable Ale 📊 7% ABV | 17 IBU 🔥 What to expect this episode: • A behind-the-scenes chat with Will Sawyer • The story of Th...

Get ready to loosen your belts and tighten your trivia skills — the Wish You Were Beer Show Thanksgiving Special is happening tomorrow night! This week, the crew is gathering around the virtual table to celebrate all things Turkey Day: 🍻 Thanksgiving drinks & seasonal beer chatter 🦃 Our favorite holiday traditions ❓ A full round of Thanksgiving Trivia (play along live!) 🍗 Discussions about the foods we love… and the ones we ...

It’s spooky season, and this week we’re switching things up on the Wish You Were Beer Show! Instead of our usual beer review, we’re grabbing a pint (or three) and diving headfirst into the world of Halloween and horror movies — with special guest Nick Pearl, the afternoon DJ from FM99 WNOR in Chesapeake, Virginia!

We’ll be chatting about: 💀 Our favorite classic and modern horror films 🎬 What makes a great scary movie (and what do...

Grab your favorite brew and prepare for the smartest pint you’ve ever poured. This week’s episode is way smarter than us, but we promise the beer will help. 🍻 Join us LIVE Thursday at 8 PM ET as the Wish You Were Beer Show gets a little... theoretical. We’re joined by Dr. Chris Ferrie — physicist, mathematician, author, and proof that brains and beer actually can mix (with proper head retention). On Tap This Episode: What’s the di...

Join the Wish You Were Beer Show crew LIVE tonight as we crack open a local favorite — Fredericksburg Lager from Red Dragon Brewery in Fredericksburg, Virginia! This crisp, smooth, and easy-drinking American-style lager is the perfect tribute to Red Dragon’s craft mastery — brewed with precision, balance, and a touch of hometown pride. 🍻 We’ll talk all things Red Dragon Brewery, from their beginnings in the heart of Fredericksburg...

This week on the Wish You Were Beer Show, we’re heading to Fredericksburg, Virginia (virtually, of course) to crack open Rappahannock Red, a malty, smooth, and perfectly balanced Red Ale from 6 Bears & a Goat Brewing Company. About the Beer – Rappahannock Red Rappahannock Red is a classic American Red Ale with a rich malt backbone, subtle caramel sweetness, and just the right touch of hops to round things out. It’s an approacha...

This Thursday at 8 PM ET, the Wish You Were Beer Show is going LIVE with a very special episode featuring our very own collaboration beer with Big Ugly Brewing in Chesapeake, VA – Triple Stamped Double Stamp, an American Wheat Ale that you won’t want to miss. Joining us is Jack Ferris (a.k.a. @brew.kid.on.the.block), head brewer at Big Ugly Brewing, to talk about: 🍺 The brewing process behind Triple Stamped Double Stamp 🎨 The can...

We’re back this Thursday, September 18th at 8 PM ET with another exciting live craft beer episode! This week, we’re joined by Mike Reppert, head brewer and owner of Rip Rap Brewing Company in Norfolk, Virginia. We’ll be diving into Kaiyo, Rip Rap’s refreshing Japanese-style rice lager. Crisp, clean, and endlessly drinkable, this lager is brewed with a delicate balance of rice and hops, making it the perfect beer for late summer sip...

This week, we’re featuring a special craft beer collaboration: Pop Your Top, brewed by Hops of Reese in partnership with Wasserhund Brewing Company in Virginia Beach, VA. We’ll be sitting down with Hops of Reese to talk about the inspiration behind this collab, the brewing process with Wasserhund, and what makes Pop Your Top a must-try Virginia craft beer.

As always, we’ll share the latest beer news, chat about brewery culture, and...

Laissez les bon temps rouler! 🎭 On this episode of the Wish You Were Beer Show, we’re throwing a virtual Mardi Gras party—with beers in hand and beads in the air! 🍻🎉

Join us for a festive night of fun as we celebrate Mardi Gras the best way we know how: with good drinks, great conversation, and a few rounds of lively Mardi Gras trivia. We’re also covering some of the latest headlines in the beer industry, along with a quick dive...

In this episode of the Wish You Were Beer Show, we head to the tropical shores of Islamorada, Florida to explore Spearfish, a bold and well-balanced American Amber Ale from the iconic Florida Keys Brewing Co. 🐟🍻

Inspired by the local sport of spearfishing and the legendary Hogfish, Spearfish delivers a rich malt backbone with a sneaky bite of hops, creating a smooth, satisfying amber ale that captures the spirit of the Keys. Or a...

On this episode of the Wish You Were Beer Show, we’re bringing you a taste of sunshine with Keys in a Bowl, the bright and zesty Key Lime Belgian White Ale from FMB Brewing in Central Florida ☀️🍺

Crafted with the refreshing tang of Florida key lime and the smooth body of a classic Belgian white, this beer is like a vacation in a can. We’re joined by Eric Flowers, Master Brewer and lifelong Floridian, who shares the story behind th...

On this January 30, 2025 episode of the Wish You Were Beer Show, we’re heading to the scenic White Mountains of Littleton, New Hampshire to feature Alexandr, the flagship Czech-style pilsner from the award-winning Schilling Beer Co. 🍻

Crafted with authentic European ingredients and traditional methods, Alexandr is crisp, clean, and sessionable—delivering a classic pilsner experience with a firm hop backbone and a beautifully round...

Join us for another hop-filled episode of the Wish You Were Beer Show as we crack open Zero Nuggets, a Cold IPA from the legendary 450 North Brewing Company in Columbus, Indiana 🍻

Brewed with Nectaron hops, Zero Nuggets is part of 450 North’s Nugget Series and was released during their special Nightmare Before Slushmas beer drop. Expect bold hop character, refreshing crispness, and a new-school take on the IPA that’s gaining momen...

On this November 28, 2024 episode of the Wish You Were Beer Show, we dive into one of the most distinctive stouts we’ve tasted—Dig American Dry Stout from the renowned Brewery Bhavana in Raleigh, North Carolina 🍻

Known for pushing creative boundaries in the world of craft beer, Brewery Bhavana brings us a bold, dry, and fruity stout that defies expectations. Crafted with black patent and chocolate malts, Dig delivers deep chocolat...

Aired on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at 8 PM ET for a music-fueled craft beer adventure on the Wish You Were Beer Show as we feature Mikerphone Brewing from Elk Grove Village, Illinois—one of the most innovative and creative breweries in the Midwest 🍻

We’re cracking open Say Me Fantastic, a tropical Double IPA brewed with pineapple, that hits all the right notes with juicy, bold flavor and a smooth finish. Named after a lyric fro...