Laid Back Lush

Michael and Gabe

A wine and spirits podcast for both new and experienced drinkers. Join Michael and Gabe as we chronicle our journey into how our favorite drinks are made from start to finish, as well as the culture and history surrounding them. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram for updates on new content! @laidbacklush

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Laid Back Lush episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Laid Back Lush for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Laid Back Lush episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

The Christmas Episode: Celebrating the Holidays with Buzzballz

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12/24/21 • 51 min

Well guys, it's that time of the year and we wanted to have a fun episode drinking some moderately bad alcohol from a strange brand. Little did we know how bad it could get. Listen at your own risk. Or perhaps sadistic entertainment...

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A Guide to the Kinds of Beer Glassware

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11/12/21 • 32 min

What's in a shape? Well, hopefully we can answer that question for you today!
We'll be discussing the various kinds of glasses, what they do for beer, and what kinds of beers to drink from them. We also have a tasting of a local brew, the Midnight Brewery Rockville Red. Tune in to find out what we thought of it!

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An Overview of Sake Production

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06/07/21 • 43 min

Curious as to how sake is made? You're in luck! In today's episode, we explore the steps of sake production from rice to bottle. Although this is an intensive and complex product to make, we have tried to break it down into an easily understandable format so you can get a clear grasp on the process.
We also have another tasting this episode: the Joto Junmai, aka "The Green One". Tune in to find out what we thought of it and if we give it a recommendation!

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The Sparkling Wine Episode

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05/11/21 • 62 min

Are we really a wine podcast without an episode on sparkling wines?
Join us as we dive into the various production methods used to make everyone's favorite celebratory drink and how these methods lead to such a variety of styles of wine. We'll also be doing a tasting of one of Gabe's favorite Cavas, tune in to find out what it is!

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Lets Discuss New World Wine Labels

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09/14/21 • 32 min

Ever wonder the laws that govern wine labels (or lack thereof) outside of Europe? Join us as we seek to help you understand the labels and terms associated with wines from the new world. And yes, we will explain what new world and old world mean as well.

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Exploring Virginia Wines

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11/06/22 • 77 min

This episode has certainly been a long time coming! We have been itching to talk about the state of the rapidly growing wine industry here in our home state, Virginia, for quite a while now, and we're excited to finally broach the subject. From our challenging climate to the producers we like the most, we hope to give a comprehensive introduction of Virginia wines to any curious drinkers out there looking for something new to try. We hope this episode piques your curiosity!

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An Introduction to Port

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06/04/22 • 29 min

Hailing from the nation or Portugal, Port encompasses a rich and complex variety of dessert wines. Port is one of the oldest designated wine regions in the world, so there is a lot of history, production techniques, and labeling terms to cover. Our goal in this episode is to break down the complexity and give you a straight-forward guide to finding a bottle for yourself!

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Wine Tips and Tricks Part 2: A Night In

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06/22/21 • 35 min

Today's episode is all about tips for drinking wine during a cozy night in. From decanting to common wine flaws, we'll be covering the bases for making the most out of the bottles you bring home.

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Phylloxera Part 2: The Near Eradication of Vitis Vinifera

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10/08/22 • 38 min

Join us as we continue our exploration of Phylloxera, the great wine blight. In this episode, we will be delving into the history of how Phylloxera was discovered and nearly led to the eradication of the global wine industry. With the solutions hard to find and even harder to implement, this epidemic is a tragic and fascinating look at how science, collaboration, and ingenuity can overcome dire circumstances.

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Wine Tips and Tricks Part 1: Wine Out and About

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06/15/21 • 34 min

In today's episode, we will be discussing some miscellaneous tips that we want to give to you for when you go out to buy or taste wine. Also, stick around to hear about our trip to Early Mountain vineyards! We had a blast and are excited to share our experience.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Laid Back Lush have?

Laid Back Lush currently has 75 episodes available.

What topics does Laid Back Lush cover?

The podcast is about Culture, Beer, Leisure, Hobbies, Brewing, History, Podcasts, Wine, Arts, Spirits and Food.

What is the most popular episode on Laid Back Lush?

The episode title 'It Came From The Internet Part 1: Wine Hot Takes' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Laid Back Lush?

The average episode length on Laid Back Lush is 50 minutes.

How often are episodes of Laid Back Lush released?

Episodes of Laid Back Lush are typically released every 10 days.

When was the first episode of Laid Back Lush?

The first episode of Laid Back Lush was released on Jan 13, 2021.

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Michael and Gabe

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