Meeples And Wine - Tabletop Games for Couples · January 11, 2026 · 50 min
Beer & Bread & Butter
🎙️ 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: [email protected] Socials: Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, LinkedIn Voicemail: (707) 572-5282 See you next time on Meeples and Wine! Buh-Bye!