Robert Cooper from the BrewDog News Podcast tracked me down and we talked about the trip and BrewDog. 

Take a listen here:  BrewDog News Podcast 

BrewDog round three of fund raising is going on. Buy a share or two and use my code!!!

www.equityforpunksusa.com  Intro Code: A116938

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The Brick Store Pub in Decatur, GA, just outside of Atlanta. 

The BrewDog Show on DrinkTV just named them the best place for beer in Atlanta.

We talk about how the bar came to be and how the industry has changed. They have an absolutely amazing beer cellar. Check out my blog to see some pictures.

This place wins in every way. You can find them all over the place. Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, & Untappd

Want to be a guest?

doug@douginapub.com

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I have my first guest this episode. Brett, my partner and fiancé. We talk about the difference between want and need. One of our first conversations about our relationship.

We also talk about BrewDog, our favorite brewery and the people we have met because of it.

Then I talk about the first time I understood memories could be completely false and how that changed me.

Here is a link to the Mind Field episode about false memories.

I will post my BrewDog love letter this week.

The next episode will have my conversation with Jason from Fez-O-Rama.

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In November of 2016 I was a guest on the now defunct Life in a Kilt podcast. 

Life in a Kilt was created and hosted by Rick Baldwin and Cheri. Rick has led an interesting life and is still an active artist. (buy his art) When he turned 50, he decided to wear a kilt everyday for a year. That led to Year in a Kilt then Life in a Kilt. 

The podcast was recorded on site at Mac McGee’s in Decatur GA just outside of Atlanta, where Rick lives. It is a great place for food and drink. One of the best places to go when in Atlanta.

Being on this episode started me thinking about starting my own. It is also recorded where I first met Rick, his wife and Cheri and was dubbed “Doug in a Pub”

Since then, Rick and Cheri have started a new podcast, This Epic Disaster. It can be found all over the internet. 

Hope you enjoy this episode. 

Keep your ears open for new episodes of my podcast and send me some questions.

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History

The Nutshell held the record for the smallest pub in Britain for a long time. It started serving beer in 1867 and is still going strong. It became part of King’s Brewery in 1874 and then Greene’s in 1887 after Greene merged with King.

Being a Greene King Pub, that is what they like to serve. It only has 6 tap heads, but two were for cask ales. The cask ales were pretty tasty. They also had a selection of spirits and wines behind the bars, but this is not where you go for variety.

Our Visit to Bury St. Edmunds & The Nutshell Pub

The city itself was pretty amazing. So very old. his place was our first pub when we got to Bury St. Edmunds. There is an abbey from 1020 here. The Magna Carta got started here. But, you’re here for the pub. Like we were.

Although it is no longer the smallest pub in Britain (that is the Signal Box), it is a wonderful place. On our first visit is was just us. on our second visit there were locals trading jabs with the bar tender and let us join in. The staff and the locals were fun and friendly. Well worth a visit if you are ever in the area. The beer is served right, they sell crisps and fridge magnets.

And where else can you find a jackalope and a 400 year old desiccated cat hanging from the ceiling?

Short review for a tiny pub.

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The beer

The have an impressive selection of house made beers. Lots of styles and flavors. Most of which were to be found on a self serve beer wall. This lets you pick what you want and how much. It also lets you go back for your favorites again and again.

While every beer I had was above average in my book, there are a few of the stand outs.

Larkness Monster – Dark and silky, packed with rich complexity. – Stout

Paper Stacks – Hoppy and drinkable. Great juiciness. – NEIPA

Oatis Redding – Super hop & malt balance. – Red Ale

The Food

I had a bowl of the house made portabella mushroom soup. It was so good I almost ordered a second bowl. I followed this up with deep fried German meatloaf chunks covered in a brown mushroom gravy. I wish I were hungrier when I was there.

Etc….

I spent some time talking to the bartender and the brewmaster. Both friendly and knowledgeable. Sean makes great beer because he loves beer. this is a place I will pin on my map as a must stop when in the area.

You can find Lark Brewing on Facebook.

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The Malt House in Madison, WI is a local treasure.  It has been named on the top 100 beer bars list twice in the last five years. A small cozy place that is television free and a great place to share a beer with friends. A beautiful civil war era bar (Madison’s oldest) is like an old friend as it holds up your beverages. Try to visit in the warmer months so you can enjoy the patio!

The staff is friendly and well versed in all things beer and whisky. You can order one of the 12 rotating beer taps or choose from over 150 bottles in a wall cooler. They have over 75 whiskeys to pick from and they will help you build a flight. They host regular tasting sessions with distillers and brewers.  Live music is a regular event at the Malt House.  There are  small snacks available from the bar but if you want a meal, you need to bring it in or have it delivered. The also have food truck from time to time.

The Beers and Beverages

To say they have a excellent beer selection would not do it justice. On our most recent visit we had some Schloss Eggenberg Samichlaus Classic on tap!  To find a beer this rare and special on tap so close to home was awesome. I might have done a little happy dance as I declared my intent to get some. Up to this point, I have only had it in bottles. We followed that up with a Duchesse De Bourgogne. Heaven! The twelve rotating taps cover the globe, from local to rare. The cooler has more than 150 beers, biers and ciders to choose from; small bottles to drink yourself or larger 750ml bottles to share with friends. 

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I then made these three videos of the tasting of the top three.

The winner to be announced soon.

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The first thing I noticed when I walked in was the smell. It was the best ever. Smelled like roasted malt and love.

I travel the US for work and am always on the lookout for great craft beer made by people who love beer.

Last night, I hit the jackpot. Every beer above average.

I sat at the bar and asked for a flight. I was told they come in fours. I asked how many they make in house, I was told 10. So I asked for shorts pours of each. I get the funniest looks when I ask for half empty glasses.

Their Amber is very malt forward, light weight and easy to drink. The Silly Wheat is crisp, clean and fruity.

The Chocolate Stout would make great brownies or in a float.

The staff was very friendly and informative.

When I was there, they had 2 food trucks parked in the lot and were serving food.

Put this place on your list!!!

You should follow them on Facebook.

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