What's up, Pour Decisions fam!WE'RE BACK with our first official food pairing episode and honestly? It got MESSY in the best way possible. We went to the store separately with zero coordination and somehow ended up with the most chaotic combinations that actually worked (mostly).Fair warning: This episode covers everything from Tom Yum snack mix experiments to grape fizz ale with cheese puffs, plus we dive into some real relationship tea about keeping secrets from your bestie.What we're sipping:New Glory West Coast IPA (7.2%) - zesty with that citrusy pine biteNew Belgium Grape Fizz Ale (5%) - basically adult Kool-Aid that confused usWhat we're Snacking:Trader Joe's Tom Yum Seasoned Snack Mix - cashews, fava beans, sticky rice, and peasTrader Joe's White Cheddar Puffs - pasta-flavored chaos that Ruby lovedThe Pairing Experiments:Tom Yum snack mix + West Coast IPA = surprisingly perfect combinationGrape fizz ale + cheese puffs = childhood nostalgia meets questionable decisionsRubi's theory about Hot Pockets and grape beer (we're not endorsing this)Why this tastes like communion wine and we're here for itThe Random Tangents:Logan's Roadhouse peanut-throwing memories (RIP to that hygiene nightmare)Corn nuts flavor rankings and what pairs with what beerSugar rim vs. salt rim margarita debatePlanet Fitness stories and hospitality cultureThe Real Talk:Anonymous submission about keeping relationship secrets from your bestieWhen to share relationship drama vs. when to keep it privateWhy telling everyone about every fight ruins your friends' opinion of your partnerThe difference between needing advice and just ventingThe Heavy Stuff:Discussion about addiction and boundary violations in relationshipsReal story about consent violations and dark web exploitationWhy porn/sex addiction is becoming more common with easy accessOn Food Pairings: Research helps, but sometimes your ancestors just guide you to the right combination.On Relationship Secrets: There's a difference between privacy and secrecy - timing matters when you share relationship issues.On Beer Experiments: That grape fizz ale tastes like childhood but we're not mad about it.Trader Joe's for creating the most random but successful snack combinationsBeer Zombies for the amazing food collab with Nico's Eats and Salsa BalazosNew Glory Brewing in Sacramento for making a drinkable West Coast IPAEveryone submitting anonymous questions (but seriously, step up your game)Let's Connect:Instagram: ⁠@makepourdecisionspodcast⁠Submit your dating disasters: We want ALL the international teaRate & Review: Help other beer-loving besties find us!

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