Pints & Pews Podcast : Catholic Faith & Craft Beer

Dennis & Robert sit down over a pint to talk about what should and should not go on when people come forward for a blessing instead of receiving Communion at Mass.

 

Beers :

Westmalle - Dubbel

Golden Road Brewing - Big Hazy Wolf Hazy Double IPA

Robby Narquis of Chainsaw Brewing shares a couple of his Archangel IPAs with Dennis & Robert as they chat about how the Catholic faith has shaped both his life and his brewing. The guys also talk about the importance of pouring a pint for padre on September 9th - International Buy a Priest a Beer Day.

 

Beers :

Aspiring Saint American Apricot Wheat Ale

St. Gabriel IPA

St. Michael IPA

Dennis & Robert chat about their experience with the Mass while on vacation, as well as their visit to a local Craft Beer Festival. The guys also discuss some timely saint quotes and answer another great question from Mrs. Coop.

 

Beers :

Culture Brewing Co. - American Pilsner & American Strong Ale

 

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Dr. Brett Salkeld, theologian for the Archdiocese of Regina, Saskatchewan shares a pint with Dennis & Robert while talking about his latest book "Educating for Eternity: Making Every Class Catholic". Chiming in with some wily veteran wisdom of their own, the guys wish this book had been around at the start of their careers in Catholic education.

 

Brett's Links :

My Catholic Faith Delivered

Making Every Class Catholic on Facebook

Educating for Eternity

 

Beers :

Grasshopper Wheat Ale - Big Rock Brewery

Front Porch Kölsch Style Ale - Calabogie Brewing

Mayberry IPA - El Segundo Brewing Co.

 

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After a brief early summer hiatus, Dennis & Robert get back behind the mic. Robert shares a bit about his trip to sunny California and the generous free beers from Culture Brewing Co. in Manhattan Beach, while Dennis talks about his retirement plans, which involve some golf course evangelization. After some thought-provoking saint quotes, Dennis once more tries to stump Robert asking, "What in the Church is that?"

 

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Beer :

American Pilsner - Culture Brewing Co. in Manhattan Beach

 

For Fathers' Day Dennis & Robert share some memories about their own dads, and how the example they set taught them about the importance of fatherhood and the sacrificial love this vocation demands. The guys share some saintly quotes on fatherhood before introducing a new segment "Mrs. Coop's Question" where they answer a question on the faith from Dennis' mother-in-law.

 

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Beers :

Glory Days Lager - Glory Days Brewing Co.

Rust Never Sleeps Märzen Bier - Trestle Brewing Co.

 

Dennis & Robert have a rare tête-à-tête to discuss working in the Lord's Vineyard and why we need to rejoice for the full 50 days of Easter. After talking some profound saint quotes, Robert continues his winning streak on "What in the Church is That?"

 

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Beers :

Scotch Ale - Alex's Home brew

Killarney Cream Ale - Manitoulin Brewing Co.

 

Trevor Alcorn from Tridentine Brewing stops by to share a pint and chat with Dennis & Robert. Trevor shares how a family brewing tradition started in his great-grandmother's bathtub has become a most sought after craft beer. The guys also talk about Bl. Karl of Austria, and the need for solid, faith-based Catholic leadership in society. Although Dennis & Robert didn't get a chance to try a Tridentine Brew ... they hope to in the future.

 

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Beers :

St. Brigid Stout - Tridentine Brewing

Lucky Charms Irish Stout - Old Flame Brewing Co.

Full City Coffee Porter - Forked River Brewing Co.

Al Smith of Bishop Sheen Today and Holy Face Miracle stops by to share a pint with Dennis & Robert and chat about Fulton Sheen's great book on Mary, the "renewed" devotion to the Holy Face of Jesus, as well as the importance of pilgrimages.

 

Beers :

Guiness

Chocolate Munich Dunkel - Brock Street Brewing Co.

La Bonne Ste Anne - Microbrasserie des Beaux Prés

 

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Fr. Pat Cosgrove of Chalice Canada drops by to share a down-home pint with Dennis & Robert. Fr. Pat shares his own vocation story, along with recounting how a Catholic Charity came to be over a Dagwood Sandwich.

 

Beers :

Guiness

Moosehead

Fixed Link Maritime Pilsner - Lone Oak Brewery

 

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