Batch 305: Barleywine is Life 7: The State of Barleywhales

About this episode

The episode features a discussion on Barleywhales and beer news with guest Lord Maris.

Alex and Stephen start 2026 with a visit from Lord Maris for the seventh Barleywine is Life episode with four Barleywhales that have been lighting up the tradeboards on the secondary market. Featuring barleybobs from The Veil (STARVE: Exhibit H), Goose Island (King Henry II), Anchorage Brewing (Penta Oaked A Deal With the Devil), and Half Acre (Bazalt Wilderness of History). In the Beer News, Jim Beam temporarily shutters a distillery, Disneyland offers a $250 adult beverage, and Bells Brewing tests the spelling skills of their fanbase for this year's Hopslam release. To get involved with the "Life" International Barleywine Collab , click the link for info about the recipe, BSG discount, and links to help raise awareness of colon cancer. If you'd like to make a direct donation to help support Alex, head over to his GoFundMe . For more info about colon cancer and to help support the fight against it check out the Colon Cancer Foundation. Head to our Patreon for weekly exclusive content . Get the Malt Couture Officially Licensed T-shirt. Follow DontDrinkBeer on Instagram and Twitter

People in this episode

Hosts: Alex, Stephen

Guest: Lord Maris

Topics covered

• Barleywine
• Craft Beer
• Beer News
• Secondary Market
• Colon Cancer Awareness

Keywords

• Barleywine
• Barleywhales
• Craft Beer
• Beer News
• Colon Cancer

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Veil, Goose Island, Anchorage Brewing, Half Acre, Jim Beam, Disneyland, Bells Brewing, Colon Cancer Foundation, GoFundMe, Patreon

Products: STARVE: Exhibit H, King Henry II, Penta Oaked A Deal With the Devil, Bazalt Wilderness of History, $250 adult beverage, Hopslam

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