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Meeples And Wine - Tabletop Games for CouplesGame reviews for couples, with wine! Author: Michael & Suzanne Teske
Looking for tabletop game to play with your spouse thats both fun and wont wind up with one of you sleeping on the couch? Join Michael and Suzy as they discover new games each week, while tasting a new wine, beer or spirit! Language: en-us Genres: Arts, Food, Games, Leisure Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Beer & Bread & Butter
Sunday, 11 January, 2026
🎙️ Episode 97: Beer & Bread & Butter Welcome to Meeples & Wine, the podcast of board game reviews for couples, with a drink in hand! I’m Michael and I’m joined by Suzy. Today we are balancing our pallets and our game boards with a “harmonious” pairing. 🍷 The Wine: Bread & Butter California Red Blend We aren’t overthinking it today! Our pick is the Bread & Butter California Red Blend, a classic everyday red that’s all about relaxed vibes. The Vibe: An affordable crowd-pleaser, usually found for $14–$17 per bottle. Style: A plush, velvety, medium-to-full-bodied blend often heavy on Cab and Petite Sirah. Tasting Notes: We’re getting juicy black plum, dark cherry, and blackberry with smooth layers of chocolate, vanilla, and caramel. Stats: It holds a steady 3.9/5 on Vivino as of 2026. Pairing Tip: Perfect for burgers, pizza, or a cozy movie night. Check it out here: Bread & Butter Wines 🍞 The Game: Beer & Bread This week we’re hitting the fields with Beer & Bread, a multi-use card game designed for exactly two players. The Premise You represent rival villages sharing a monastery’s fruitful lands. Over six years (alternating between “fruitful” and “dry”), you’ll harvest resources, brew beer, bake bread, and upgrade your facilities. The “Twist” 🥨 Balance is key! At the end of the sixth year, you only score the coins from the category (beer or bread) where you earned the least. If you go all-in on beer and ignore your bread, you’re going to have a bad time. Quick Stats: Designer: Scott Almes (The Tiny Epic guy!) Artist: Michael Menzel (Catan, Dominion) Publisher: Deep Print Games Complexity: 2.36/5 on BGG Links: BGG Game Page | Our Tiny Epic Dungeons Episode Our Ratings: Michael’s Fun Score: 8/10 22 Suzy’s Fun Score: 9.5/10 23 Couch Score: 2/5 (Won’t wreck your relationship!) 🚀 What Else is Brewing? Kickstarter Spotlight: We’re keeping an eye on Grassfed: A Farm to Tabletop Game from the Ascension team. Check it out on Gamefound. MGC 2026: We will be at the Midwest Gaming Classic again this year (April 25–27)! 📬 Contact Us! What everyday reds are you reaching for this winter? We’d love to hear from you! 27 Email: meeplesandwine@gmail.com Socials: Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, LinkedIn Voicemail: (707) 572-5282 See you next time on Meeples and Wine! Buh-Bye!
