Origins: Iowa and the Quest for the Perfect Beer Temperature

<p>Our second Origins episode has finally arrived!  This time Adam takes us to his home state of Iowa to talk about the cold, the drinking traditions, and even a shout out to his high school prom date.  And if that’s not enough, we’re doing another patented Beering Ain’t Easy beer experiment - tasting 2 different Midwest stouts at 3 different temperatures to let you, the listener, know which beer temperature is the most ideal for your drinking enjoyment.  Have your thermometers at the ready!<br /> </p><p><strong>Featured Beers: </strong></p><p>Imperial Banshee.  ReUnion Brewery, Coralville, IA.  Bourbon Barrel Aged Stout.  10% ABV.</p><p>Brewer’s Reserve Bourbon Barrel Stout.  Central Waters Brewing Company, Amherst, WI. 10.5% ABV.<br /> </p><p><strong>Other Mentioned Beers/Breweries:</strong></p><p>King Sue.  Toppling Goliath Brewing Co., Decorah, IA. </p><p> </p><p><strong>Other Shout-Outs:</strong></p><p>Iowa City, Iowa</p><p>University of Iowa</p><p>Iowa State University</p><p>The Pork Industry and Adam’s prom date</p><p>Slipnot</p><p>John Wayne</p><p> </p><p><strong>Featured Metal Music:</strong></p><p>False Awakenings by Anders:  https://soundcloud.com/anttu-janhunen/false-awakenings</p><p> </p><p><strong>NEW MERCH!!! </strong>Find your official Beering Ain't Easy Gear at the following <a href="https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/66383392">link</a>!</p><p><a href="https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/66383392">https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/66383392</a><br /> </p><p>On every episode, we rate beers on a scale from 0-5 using the Untappd App, 5 being the highest.</p><p> </p><p>Follow Beering Ain’t Easy on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Beering-Aint-Easy-102693728192629">Facebook</a> or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/beeringainteasy/">Instagram</a>, email us at beeringainteasy@gmail.com, or follow our beer quest on Untappd, usernames <a href="https://untappd.com/user/beeringainteasyadam">BeeringAintEasyAdam</a> and <a href="https://untappd.com/user/beeringainteasydrew">BeeringAintEasyDrew</a>.</p>