Jay makes his triumphant return to Pour Decisions and drops 45 pts. on Javi's head. Beer by Prairie Artisan Ales, Hen House Brewing Company, Slice Beer Co, Modern Times Beer, and Horus Aged Ales were all tasted during the show.     Enter promo code POURDECISIONS20 at theplugdrink.com for 20% off your first order.

Pour Decisions Podcast

Episode 21- Javi & Jay

Javi and Joey Stats get together after New Year's Day to discuss their favorite beers of 2020 and pop two beers they never thought they would get their hands on. 

Episode 20- The Year in Beer-view

Regular guest and friend of the show @De_NiNii  returns in this spooky, Anti-Sober October special to catch up and drink a few beers. Javi & NiNi pay their respects to Mike "Tasty" McDole, Eddie Van Halen, and discuss the hottest new spot in town to buy beer from. www.ninispodcast.com  www.pourdecisionspodcast.com  

Episode 19- Nini

@DrewBrewButler, certified BJCP beer judge and owner of @pretzelpros, paid a visit to Sacramento over Labor Day Weekend and brought beer from some of Southern California's finest breweries with him.Drew reached out to Javi and five other locals to challenge them to a Nor Cal vs. So Cal face-off and determine once and for all which side is producing the best IPAs.After the competition, Javi, @mclovin_22_, and @sac916.cannabis.connoisseur returned to Drew's hotel room to record a quick recap. www.pourdecisionspodcast.com 

Episode 18- Nor Cal vs. So Cal Blind Taste Test

Comedian Artie Valenzuela joins the guys to drink a couple beers and discuss his rising comedy career. Artie is an up and coming comedian in the Sacramento comedy scene, appearing at The Punch Line, The Laugh Factory, Cobbs Comedy Club and on the wildly popular Kill Tony Show amongst others.You can hear Artie on his podcast "Laugh at Yourself with Artie Valenzuela." Artie's IG: @artie.valenzuela & Twitter @artielaughs  www.pourdecisionspodcast.com 

Episode 17- Artie Valenzuela

Nini from Nini's Podcast returns to the show and joins Javi and Joey Stats via Skype. Beer from Cooperage Brewing, Burning Barrel, Casa Agria, Altamont, and Bare Bottle are drank during the show.  Joey Stats IG- @sabeermetrics707Nini IG- @de_niniiwww.pourdecisionspodcast.comwww.ninispodcast.com

Episode 16- Javi, @JoeyStats707, & Nini

Joey Stats joins Javi on Pour Decisions #15 for the first time since March. The guys discuss the beers from Modern Times they've been enjoying, as well as their recent trip to Moksa for the Pastry Mode release.The latest in craft beer news is discussed including Russian Rivers' Pliny for President, and the demise of Alvarado Street's Yeast of Eden location as well as the original Dust Bowl.Javi names the worst beer of 2020 he's had thus far.www.pourdecisionspodcast.com

Episode 15- Javi & @JoeyStats707

Joey Stats and Marvin get together to record Episode 04 in the Stats backyard (6-ft. apart from each other). Marvin talks about dating during covid-19, while Joey Stats dreads returning to the office after working from home the last several months.The guys discuss Bourbon County, hard seltzers, 2006 fashion, and give movie recommendations. www.pourdecisionspodcast.com

Bay Area Pour Decisions #04

Javi welcomes his infamous brother in law “Chooch” onto the show, recorded Easter night after Chooch drank a 12-pack of Heineken to himself. Mentioned on numerous previous episodes, Chooch explains his philosophy on drinking, taking care of himself, why he’s against smartphones & technology, and why you won't find him on social media.Javi and Chooch reminisce about when they first met, memorable nights going out together, and places Chooch has gotten them kicked out of.Javi and Chooch share a Permanent Daylight by Cellarmaker, before Chooch switches back to Heineken and Javi switches to Granddaddy Burps by New Glory. www.pourdecisionspodcast.com

Episode 14- Chooch

Marvin and Joey Stats welcome Henry Catalan (@henreye) onto the show via Skype. Henry is a beer connoisseur, home brewer, and Chief Operations Officer at Jayleaf LLC., a family-owned and operated organic farm located in Hollister, CA.Henry sips on his home-brew Ras2be (a raspberry cream ale), and Juicy Couture IPA by Barebottle. Marvin sips on beer by Henhouse and Barebottle, while Joey Stats sips on Cellarman, a saison by Sante Adairius. www.pourdecisionspodcast.comwww.jayleaf.comHenry's IG: @henreye & @jayleaf_llc

Bay Area Pour Decisions #03- Has2be f/ Henry Catalan (@henreye)

Joey Stats and Marvin welcome Javi onto the second installment of Bay Area Pour Decisions via Skype.The guys discuss how their quarantines are going, social distancing, and what they've been watching on Netflix (hint: Tiger King).  A discussion about supporting local breweries in these tough times is had, and Joey Stats drops some knowledge on why it's best to wait a day or two before drinking your freshly delivered beer.Marvin gives listeners an update on his toilet paper situation as the guys sip beer by Humble Sea, Alvarado Street, Bottle Logic, Slice, and Modelo.  www.pourdecisionspodcast.com

Bay Area Pour Decisions #02

In the debut episode of BA (Bay Area) Pour Decisions Marvin (@merf_n_terf) introduces himself, and tells the story of how he and Joey Stats got into craft beer together. Marvin discusses his favorite spots to eat in the city, best places to take a date, and explains why it's a deal-breaker if his date doesn't like Cellarmaker Brewing Company.Joey Stats explains why he's such a big fan of Centennial hops.Intro and outro music by E-40 off the album "My Ghetto Report Card" which is mentioned in the show. www.pourdecionspodcast.com 

Bay Area Pour Decisions #01

Javi & Jay announce the winner of the Pliny the Younger giveaway, which was posted on pourdecisionspodcast.com earlier in the day.Javi expresses nervousness about coronavirus, and talks about the beer share he attended at @Mamba209's house the previous weekend.Jay reads off some questions he received from listeners via Twitter, including best places to drink beer at locally, and favorite cities to travel to for beer. The guys preview Joey Stats’ upcoming BA Pour Decisions podcast.Beer by Bell's Brewery and Alpha Acid Brewing are tasted and rated during the show. www.pourdecisionspodcast.com 

Episode 13- And the Winner Is....

Javi, Jay, and Joey Stats reflect on the conclusion of Triple IPA season and rate the triples they tasted.Javi gives a breakdown of his brother's visit and their weekend in SF, including a visit to Cellarmaker. An update on the Pour Decisions' Pliny the Younger bottle giveaway is provided.Beer by Treehouse Brewing, Saint Errant Brewing, Modern Times, and Cellarmaker are rated during the show.www.pourdecisionspodcast.com 

Episode 12- Javi, Jay, & @JoeyStats707

The guys each discuss their trip to Santa Rosa, CA for the annual Pliny the Younger release, and drink one on the air alongside Russian River’s Blind Pig, and Pliny the Elder.An update on the giveaway of all giveaways is also given. You don’t want to miss this!  www.pourdecisionspodcast.com

Episode 11- Javi & Jay

Pour Decisions is a craft beer podcast hosted by Javi & Jay; they discuss the latest craft beer news, make (poor) attempts at comedy, and help others with their pour decisions.