Tweet Up! Two Beer Queers Live
By Melissa
Have you heard of the Two Beer Queers? If you love beer, you might want to check out this very informative podcast. The two--comprised of Russel Kealoha and Bully O'Sullivan--are not gay, but are in love with beer, and started the podcast to learn the equipment. They literally broadcast "Wayne's World" style out of a garage, and in no time their show went viral.
For those unfamiliar, they have a three-point rating system: The top is "MEAN!," the not bad beers are "She Go," and the bottom of the barrel is ((insert unprintable swear words here)). These guys are funny, knowledgeable, and very local. I can't embed their video here, however, because they do swear.
This past Saturday, they shot a live show at Shiroma's Wine And More in Waimalu (a.k.a. SWAM), in which they reviewed two surprise beers. The filming was an event in itself! Many of their Twitter fans came to watch them.
The electronic geniuses, @Kaeokepani and @Shaggylive ; manning the webcast were @Neenz and @Noe808.
Some of the audience
At the appropriate time, Bully pulled off the paper bags from the first set of surprise beers. Usually, they plan their shows so that they review two beers, often revolving around a theme.
Russel and Bully tend to prefer dark stouts to light lagers. They understand their reviews are purely subjective, but even as a non-beer drinker I find their podcasts very informative. If you tend to like the same kinds of beers they like, then you should subscribe to their show and try the beers they review.
They always pour the beers carefully into their glasses to watch the head, then hold it up to the light to check the color. They then stick their noses all the way into the glass to smell the beer and describe the bouquet.
Ummmm OK. I don't drink beer, so I really wasn't paying attention to the beers they drank. All I know is, the first one reminded them of Chimay. I remember this name because it's a beer that I have tried and liked, but I can't tell you much more beyond that!
Fortunately, both Russel and Bully declared this beer "MEAN!"
Bonus ending!
By the way, if you ARE already a fan but missed the live show, the guys unveiled their new, official Tshirts. I don't know how many they have in stock, but if you want a shirt, "@" reply them or DM them to get yours.
...And yes, that's Twitter speak! If you aren't on Twitter, I'm not sure how you can get the shirt! Maybe you can visit them at www.TwoBeerQueers.com to inquire.
I'd be remiss if I didn't also give a shout out to some of the Twitter people who came to this event! I wanted to prove that I did, indeed, meet the ever-elusive @Bkgirlfriday (Bari) and @Shaggylive. I'm sorry I didn't get a good photo of SWAM owner Jill Shiroma, but mahalo to you for hosting us! We had a great time!
UPDATE: The Two Beer Queers posted their proposed SWAM commercial online. Click here to see it.
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May 26th, 2009 at 6:10 am
Melissa, I love your job. I mean the sample parts.
Too good those guys. Sorry, missed the podcast. I was communing with nature. (Actually we went 4 wheeling down South Point Green Sands. THAT was fun)
Gotta go check them out. Sorry I'm TWITless
May 26th, 2009 at 6:32 am
Ha ha! Oh, man! I wish this were my job! The blog is a labor of love--we don't get paid for it. What you see in the blog is my social life! Ah, but someday we will get you on Twitter, Ynaku. Oh yes, we will. muahahaha
May 26th, 2009 at 6:44 am
Love their show and my husband and I NEED to get ourselves down to SWAM on Thursday nights for their tastings. So much to do around the island to support local folks.
May 26th, 2009 at 6:48 am
No Worries Melissa, our podcast is also a labor of love that we don't get paid to do. We love doing it as well and are very thankful that people like you notice us and say nice things about us. 2 snaps in "Z" formation!
May 26th, 2009 at 6:54 am
Christina!! I feel like we haven't seen you IRL in so long! Thanks for stopping by the blog, tho...and see you on Twitter!
Russ, you know I'm big fan!! See you at Little Oven!
May 26th, 2009 at 7:02 am
Melissa, a great post as always. Love those tow!! It was a good time and great to catch up with everyone IRL.
We were honored to meet @bkgirlfriday and @shaggylive weren't we???
May 26th, 2009 at 8:24 am
Hi Melissa! First time posting but enjoy your blog. As a fellow Twitter addict, I like how your blogs have a certain Twitter-feel to it. lol. But not so much that others can't relate or follow along. By the way, great pics! =)
May 26th, 2009 at 8:25 am
It was so much fun hanging out with you Melissa! WHEW! Good thing Mike drove fast so we could make it on time! My fav. part was the commercial! MEEEAN! I heart SWAM!
May 26th, 2009 at 9:23 am
Good Morning Melissa!
I don't drink but thanks for the info. You look like you are having so much fun!
May 26th, 2009 at 1:34 pm
oooooo, I am shivering in anticipation. Maybe one day Melissa, one day
May 26th, 2009 at 1:43 pm
Yes BEER
Eh Melissa, wea da pupu's
no can just drink beea 
NKHEA....love beea
May 26th, 2009 at 5:29 pm
this is a great review of Saturday nights event. i didn't know what SWAM was till seeing this event for @twobeerqueers. that is great that they could do a live broadcast from there. Party on!
May 27th, 2009 at 7:14 am
UPDATE: The Two Beer Queers posted their proposed SWAM commercial online. Click here to see it.
Jeannemarie, it was good to see you again!! You're a star anyway!
Thanks Keith, I hope you stop by often!
Jlieu, that was fun. I also had a great time hanging out with you!
M, we ARE having fun!! hahaha
Ynaku, oh yes....resistance is futile!
NKHEA...actually the pupus were out back in the after party. THAT'S when the partying started!
Jalove, thanks for stopping by!