/ / / WILK Friday BeerBuzz–7 Oct 2011 Bavarian Barbarian Grumpy Pumpkin w/Mike Hiller

WILK Friday BeerBuzz–7 Oct 2011 Bavarian Barbarian Grumpy Pumpkin w/Mike Hiller

WILKFridayBerbuzz8In July of 2010, the Friday BeerBuzz welcomed it’s first in-studio guest on the show…in Oct 2010 that same guest returned for the show that earned the Friday BeerBuzz the PA Association of Broadcasters award…so today I was excited to have him return again as our first 3rd-time guest!  Mike Hiller from Bavarian Barbarian is always fun to have on the show, and today was even more exciting because of the special beer Mike brought up to sample.

imageGrumpy Pumpkin Imperial Porter is a new fall seasonal from Bavarian Barbarian Brewing, and quite a non-traditional one at that.  We’ve sampled pumpkin-based beers before, but never a pumpkin porter.  This brew had a great subtle pumpkin flavor laying on a perfect porter backbone and a big Imperial ABV & flavor.  The spices and notes of vanilla are also subtle, but in balance with all of the other flavors.  This is a very drinkable fall beer, but keep in mind the big 9% ABV may sneak up on you…but I guarantee it will make you far from Grumpy.

Check out Bavarian Barbarian Grumpy Pumpkin Imperial Porter for yourself before it’s gone.

Thanks

to Mike Hiller from Bavarian Barbarian, Nancy, John, Joe, and Bosco for yet another fun Friday. 

The Friday BeerBuzz…bringing good beers and good people together. 

As always you can check out the video on-line at the WILK Friday BeerBuzz page by clicking HERE.

35 comments (click to read or post):

  1. John Webster07 October, 2011 09:48

    Thanks Mike Hiller from Bavarian Barbarian, not only for making the trip up from Williamsport to join us in the studio this morning but for making an excellent pumpkin porter. A porter?!? Wow!

    Thanks too to Bil from MyBeerBuzz.com for another great show and to everyone who listens to the Friday BeerBuzz on WILK!

    Best,
    John
    webster@wilknewsradio.com

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  2. Anonymous07 October, 2011 10:00

    Great show. I love the Bavarian Barbarian beers and I wish we could get more in NEPA. Cheers Mike!
    Andy

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  3. Anonymous07 October, 2011 10:01

    I love Mike's 2x4 and we do stop down every so often. Take a growler if you go because you'll want to take some home.
    Chris

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  4. Anonymous07 October, 2011 10:02

    I had some Grumpy Pumpkin last weekend. This is a great beer and I hope you brew more Mike.
    Rywn W

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  5. Anonymous07 October, 2011 10:04

    Nice show. Very funny too. I can't wait to try the Grumpy Pumpkin.

    Amy

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  6. MyBeer Buzz07 October, 2011 10:06

    Thanks everyone, and thanks to Mike Hiller for not only joining us on the show, but for bringing up a really great beer. Mike tells me he's working very hard to keep up with demand, and he does recommend bringing your growlers for fills. The brewery is struggling to keep up with the demand for growlers so they've been running out recently. Mike's buying more but be sure to bring yours back for a refill!

    Lots of comments coming in. I will be away form the computer most of the day so don't be alarmed if your comment doesn't immediately appear....
    Thanks everyone!

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  7. Anonymous07 October, 2011 10:08

    That was a good one. I replayed the previous Bavarian Barbarian shows and I think Mike is really good on the radio and obviously loves what he does. I'll have to come visit BB in Billtown soon.
    Mark

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  8. Anonymous07 October, 2011 10:09

    I met Mike at one of the festivals and he's not only a great brewer but a really nice young man. Cheers to the Barbarians!

    AJ

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  9. Anonymous07 October, 2011 10:10

    Nice show. I love this beer too.

    TJones

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  10. Anonymous07 October, 2011 10:12

    Another great guest on the show. I love when we get to hear from the guy that brews the beer. Thanks WILK. You're the best.

    John Hanson

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  11. Anonymous07 October, 2011 10:13

    Another great Friday on WILK. BeerBuzz and then Hooegarten too. I like the Bavarian Barbarian beers and Mike was interesting to listen to. Cheers buzzers.

    Art

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  12. Anonymous07 October, 2011 10:15

    Thanks fo rthe great music Bosco! The Great Pumpkin was fun to hear.

    Chris K

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  13. Anonymous07 October, 2011 10:18

    Your guests on the show really know their beer. Nice choices in beer too Bill. Thanks to WILK & Bavarian Barbarian. Now please add a request to Mike to brew a Chocolate Cherry Milk Stout.

    Martin (Moosic)

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  14. MyBeer Buzz07 October, 2011 10:19

    Thanks everyone...and that sounds good Martin. I'll let Mike know about your beer-request.

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  15. Anonymous07 October, 2011 10:20

    I agree with Martin. That sounds good.
    AJ

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  16. Anonymous07 October, 2011 10:21

    Great way to kick off Friday. Cheers buzzers!
    Mary

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  17. Anonymous07 October, 2011 10:22

    I really like Pumpkin beers and this one sounded great. I definitely want to try some and I'll actually be in Philly, so I'll look it up. Thanks Mike.--Jerry

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  18. Anonymous07 October, 2011 10:25

    Thanks WILK. I really love Friday mornings and I love that you guys have fun in the last part of the show. Bob

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  19. Anonymous07 October, 2011 10:26

    I agree with Bob. The Friday show on WILK is my favorite, especially with a weeekend beer to try.
    Gary J

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  20. Anonymous07 October, 2011 10:29

    I love Barbarian beers. Thankfully I live in Williamsport and I get to walk there. Thanks Mike! JJ

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  21. Anonymous07 October, 2011 12:14

    I love the video. You guys have too much fun. How can I come on the show and watch? Jeno

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  22. MyBeer Buzz07 October, 2011 12:16

    Thanks Jeno...yes it is a lot of fun Friday mornings @ WILK. For now we haven't worke dout the details of a listener joining in the studio fun (darn lawyers)...but we haven't given up yet.

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  23. Anonymous07 October, 2011 12:17

    What if we sit quietly in the corner?

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  24. MyBeer Buzz07 October, 2011 12:24

    That might help anon... ;)

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  25. Anonymous07 October, 2011 12:24

    Is Grumpy Pumpkin in bottles?
    Sam

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  26. MyBeer Buzz07 October, 2011 12:27

    Kegs only this year Sam but you never know. It's a great beer that I can see Mike bottling in the future.

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  27. Anonymous07 October, 2011 12:33

    Was Grumpy Pumpkin as delicious as it sounds?
    Bob

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  28. MyBeer Buzz07 October, 2011 12:35

    In a word Bob...YES. It was a really good beer...Nice traditional creamy porter, touch of cinnamon & pumpkin with a slightly vanilla backing and a great fall beer body. Try it if you can.

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  29. Anonymous07 October, 2011 12:37

    Another commendable beer choice. I like what you're doing on the show and I think the fact that you have some great brewmasters from the east & west coasts coming on speaks well for WILK and the beer community locally. Keep it up.
    Thom

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  30. MyBeer Buzz07 October, 2011 12:38

    Thanks Thom...and a big thank you to the brewmasters on the east coast that get up early to drive in and the brewmasters on the west coast that wake up early to be on the phone with us. Who knew people love craft beer so much! ;)

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  31. Anonymous07 October, 2011 12:47

    I heard you had Mitch Steele on from Stone at 5:30 his time. Nice!

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  32. MyBeer Buzz07 October, 2011 12:52

    True Anon. Mitch Steele, head brewer @ Stone Brewery in Escondido CA has joined us twice on the phone to feature Stone beers....and yes it's 5:30AM his time!

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  33. Anonymous07 October, 2011 12:55

    I'm a regular listener and my husband always loves your featured beer. I'm not sure I can find today's beer, but I will try. He did LOVE your last three beers so you guys are dead on. Thanks for an easy Anniversary Gift for my hubby. Cheers Ana A

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  34. MyBeer Buzz07 October, 2011 12:56

    Always happy to help Ana ;)

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  35. Anonymous07 October, 2011 12:57

    I love your show and it starts the weekend off on a happy note. Thanks WILK. Jeremy

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