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Steal This Beer

Steal This Beer
Craft Beer
Craft Beer Industry
Lagers
Philadelphia
Philly Beer Week
Craft Brewers Conference
Treasury Cider
Craft Beer Community
Rochester
Malort
Griffin and Sphynx Brewing
Kalamazoo
West Coast IPA
Gluten-Free Beer
Cider
Crème Ale
Sierra Nevada
Allagash Brewing Co.
Covid-19
Cigar City Brewing

Beer gurus Augie Carton (Carton Brewing) and John Holl (author of Drink Beer, Think Beer: Getting to the Bottom of Every Pint) get to the bottom of the day’s most pressing craft beer issues with help from opinionated brewer friends, know-it-all barkeeps, and smarmy industry insiders. For each episode, Augie and John will blind-taste and dissect two beers on air (provided by that episode’s guest) w... more

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Episode 600 - Justin Holden, Doom Philly Episode 600 - Justin Holden, Doom Philly Steal This Beer Download Happy Monday, Thieves! We’re talking to Justin Holden of Philly’s Doom bar this week. Our other friend Justin of Sacred Vice (what up J... more

Episode 599 - Sean Towers, The Seed Episode 599 - Sean Towers, The Seed Steal This Beer Download Happy Monday, Thieves! We’re talking to our Garden State friends from The Seed today about the damage to their brewery after the recent nor’easte... more

Episode 598 - Brian Kulbacki, Departed Soles Episode 598 - Brian Kulbacki, Departed Soles Steal This Beer Download Happy Monday, Thieves! Good friend of the show Brian Kulbacki is back on today. Just off a GABF medal win, Brian fills us in and wha... more

Episode 597 - Greg Engert, Snallygaster 2026 Preview Episode 597 - Greg Engert, Snallygaster 2026 Preview Steal This Beer Download Happy Monday, Thieves! We’re talking to Greg Engert of Washington, DC, today about his group’s Snallygaster fes... more

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Recent Guests

Sean Towers
Photographer and member of The Seed brewery team
The Seed
Episode: Episode 599 - Sean Towers, The Seed
Brian Kulbacki
Founder of Departed Soles and gluten-free beer brewer
Departed Soles
Episode: Episode 598 - Brian Kulbacki, Departed Soles
Greg Engert
Organizer and beer program figure for Snallygaster, DC beer scene veteran
Snallygaster, Blue Jacket/DC beer scene
Episode: Episode 597 - Greg Engert, Snallygaster 2026 Preview
Woody Mott
Brewer, Tributary Brewing
Tributary Brewing
Episode: Episode 595 - Wood Mott, Tributary Brewing
Adam Goodwin
Owner/Operator, Charles Towne Fermentorium
Charles Towne Fermentorium
Episode: Episode 593 - Adam Goodwin, Charles Towne Fermentory
Forrest Bailey
Brewer, founder/owner at Holy City Brewing
Holy City Brewing
Episode: Episode 592 - Forrest Bailey, Holy City Brewing
David Merritt
Founder/representative of COAST Brewing
COAST Brewing
Episode: Episode 591 - Dave Merritt, COAST Brewing
Joe Bowden
Guest brewer, partner at Munkle Brewing
Munkle Brewing
Episode: Episode 590 - Joe Bowden, Munkle Brewing
Mike Fielding
Owner/founder of Low Tide Brewing
Low Tide Brewing
Episode: Episode 589 - Mike Fielding, Low Tide Brewing

Hosts

Augie Carton
Host of Steal This Beer; brewer and founder at Carton Brewing
John Holl
Co-host; author of Drink Beer, Think Beer

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 341 ratings
  • Conversations Over Beer

    Longtime listener, first time reviewer: I love the witty banter and candid conversations that happen over beer & this podcast is no exception to the rule.

    There’s a little bit of chaos mixed in with the conversation that I feel appeals to a curious beer drinker like me as well as people working in the brewing space.

    Augie’s “often wrong, always confident” mannerisms paired with John’s journalistic prowess makes this podcast a favorite listen of mine.

    Keep up the great work, fellas! Cheers!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Josh-Hake
    United States5 months ago
  • Great crew. Come for the Augie, stay for the John

    Always look forward to their reliable Monday beer banter. Great hosts and guests. Very honest info about beer and the industry.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Whooten
    United Statesa year ago
  • Yonkers

    TIL where upstate NY starts. Please add more wine content

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Eric Larson Jr
    United States2 years ago
  • Favorite Beer Pod

    But can y’all please work on the audio levels?! I commute via the subway and can’t ever hear Augie!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    fooooootballllll
    United States3 years ago
  • Great crew

    Always look forward to their reliable Monday beer banter. Great hosts and guests. Very honest info about beer and the industry.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Whooten
    United States3 years ago

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Audience appreciates deep dives into industry issues with humor and authenticity.
Listeners praise the hosts' chemistry and candid discussions.
Some reviews note the guests bring valuable insights but request guests be given more speaking time.

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Apple Podcasts
#238
United Kingdom/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#74
Denmark/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#200
Finland/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#214
Sweden/Arts/Food

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 598 - Brian Kulbacki, Departed Soles
Q: Over the 11 years, how much has the percentage of production that is gluten-free fluctuated, and is it ebbing or flowing at the moment?
Kulbacki says the brewery now has four dedicated gluten-free fermenters and two traditional fermenters. Gluten-free beer makes up about 70 percent of production, and the brewery distributes it in 16 states.
Episode 598 - Brian Kulbacki, Departed Soles
Q: If you could, would you be only a gluten-free brewery?
Kulbacki says he would, provided New Jersey allowed a separate facility for gluten-free or traditional production. He describes the need to prevent cross-contamination, higher ingredient costs, and the limits imposed by rent, taxes, and available space.
Episode 599 - Sean Towers, The Seed
Q: What else is going on around the world? Where have you seen pockets of support from the craft community more than the neighborhood community?
Towers says breweries, suppliers, vendors and local accounts offered fundraising events, shirt sales, payment flexibility, ingredients and tank space to help The Seed recover.
Episode 599 - Sean Towers, The Seed
Q: How did it all happen?
Towers describes how water rapidly rose around the brewery during the nor'easter, eventually flooding the building with nearly two feet of water before high tide.
Episode 597 - Greg Engert, Snallygaster 2026 Preview
Q: Mr. Holl, what would it take to convince you to come down to Snallygaster this year?
He explains that scheduling around family matters is a factor, but he expresses interest and considers the DC venue and logistics appealing enough to plan a trip if time allows.

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What is Steal This Beer about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Two veteran beer-focused hosts explore craft beer culture with a guest lineup spanning brewers, shop owners, and industry insiders. Episodes regularly blend two blind tastings with hard-nosed conversation about branding, distribution, and operations, often weaving in regional beer scenes, storytelling, and practical business takeaways. Notable strengths include candid banter, deep knowledge of beer styles and markets, and a strong emphasis on authenticity and community involvement. A distinctive facet is the willingness to mix technical brewing talk with provocative industry critique, sometimes capped by humorous, irreverent humor that mirrors the hosts' personalities. Potential listeners should find value for both industry pros seeking pra... more

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Recent guests on Steal This Beer include:

1. Sean Towers
2. Brian Kulbacki
3. Greg Engert
4. Woody Mott
5. Adam Goodwin
6. Forrest Bailey
7. David Merritt
8. Joe Bowden

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