In this episode of Craft Beer Republic, Greg and Flex bring the laughs and beer snobbery to a whole new level! Greg shares tales of his booze-filled escapades in Portugal, while Flex reveals the latest beer that made him shout, “Holy sh*t!” They rant about airport beer prices (highway robbery, anyone?), debate the horrors of post-vacation life, and even find time to celebrate Flex’s dad's birthday in true brewery fashion. Grab a pint and buckle up - the drunk captains have turned on the seatbelt sign.

Beers We’re Drinking:

• Greg is sipping on Desert Flyer from Casa Agria, provided by Andrew, aka Ventura_County_Beer.
• Flex is drinking Wandering Into the Fog by Abomination Brewing. This one is the anchovy hops edition.

Episode Highlights: Greg takes us on a boozy tour of Portugal, detailing his stops at local breweries and the massive wine consumption that had him considering a move. Meanwhile, Flex gives us the lowdown on celebrating his dad’s birthday brewery-style, complete with some tasty Oktoberfest pours. The two swap stories about airport beers priced like fine dining, laugh over weird travel mishaps, and chat about how no one in Portugal seems to eat dinner before 9 PM (Greg's kind of people). Somewhere in there, Flex talks about a beer that left him genuinely impressed – a rare moment for our seasoned beer snob. Michael also calls in to share his drunken adventures while celebrating Naughty Pine’s third anniversary.

Booze News:

• Latitude 33 Brewing acquires Thorn Brewing, but Thorn Brewing will continue to operate independently. Huh?
• Governor Newsom signs a new law giving California craft breweries better access to public and private events.
• Hurricane Helene wreaks havoc on Asheville, closing several breweries.
• A woman was arrested for driving drunk on a runway at Riverside Airport, with a BAC four times the legal limit!

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