About Craft Beer Radio
Craft Beer Radio launched in June 2005, making it one of the original craft beer podcasts. For over a decade, hosts Jeff and Greg delivered weekly episodes exploring beer styles, interviewing brewers, and reviewing hundreds of beers along the way. The show became a staple for beer lovers and earned a loyal following.
In 2019, after nearly 500 episodes, the show went on an extended hiatus. The reasons were many, but the hosts will tell you it was the heavy toll of realizing they may have inadvertently influenced the Hazy IPA Craze. It took years to come to terms with that kind of awesome power and responsibility.
In 2023, CBR returned with a new co-host: Shannon Bearer. But the show has evolved. Gone is the primary mission of educating people on craft beer — there are younger podcasters with more hustle doing that better. The new CBR is all about kicking back, drinking good beer, and having fun. Think of it as all post-show, all the time.
The Hosts
Jeff Bearer — Jeff started Craft Beer Radio after realizing that the podcast format was the future of independent media. His craft beer journey began with a Guinness at 18, progressed through brown ales and IPAs, and eventually led him to homebrewing and becoming a BJCP-certified beer judge. He lives north of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Greg Weiss — Greg is a Senior Software Developer in Pittsburgh. His beer journey started young, thanks to a father who knew that not all American lagers are created equal. After college washed away his early beer training, Greg found his way back through homebrewing and a keen palate developed from years of exploring flavors in food and beer alike. His experience at his college radio station made him a natural fit for the microphone.
Shannon Bearer — Shannon joined the show in 2023, bringing fresh perspectives and a love of exploring new breweries. As the newest voice on CBR, Shannon keeps Jeff and Greg on their toes and brings the energy of someone still discovering all that craft beer has to offer.