Episode 416 - Beers For Podcasting

ABV Chicago Craft Beer Podcast

For the past two years, Off Color’s line of Beer For… beers have been a steady source of creative pairings executed immaculately, so we talk with co-founder Dave Bleitner about the project he heads up. Dave shares some of his process for conceptualizing these beers, why it was the right time to do his first ever pale ale (and make it a year-round release), how the label art and merchandising comes about, and why you shouldn’t sleep on a hop pillow for too long. We also drink through five of the Beer For beers while attempting to lure a new sponsor, removing the squeaking from televised basketball, and putting our whole mouths under the butter dispenser.

Dave Bleitner Interview (00:09:39 - 00:41:46)

Beers Reviewed

Beer For Hoops (Cream Ale w/ peach puree and vanilla beans)

Beer For Movies (Popcorn Kolsch-Style Beer)Beer For Lounging (American Pale Ale)

Beer For Bathtubs (Belgian-Style Wit w/ citrus, flowers, spices, and epsom salt)

Beer For Bowling (English-Style Session Ale brewed w/ wood)