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Beers and Beards #3
The Big Brewhaha: A Tavern-Building Cozy Fantasy LitRPG
Book 3 of a Cozy Fantasy Series filled with love, laughter, epic fantasy, and a little melancholy. Beers & Beards balances epic fantasy & slice-of-life with charm aplenty and a charisma score high enough to make a bard blush. It doesn't matter if you like beer or not, this is set to fill your need for comforting stories.
666 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 6, 2024
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November 9, 2024
3am, yup just couldn’t put it down!
Holy cow the third book of this series is amazing, as you could see from the title of my review I had a hard time putting it down until it was finished.
Holy cow the third book of this series is amazing, as you could see from the title of my review I had a hard time putting it down until it was finished.
July 18, 2025
"You CoULdN’T BReW YOuR WAy OuT oF A GarAGE!”
I need more! I can't believe I have to wait for Thinking Brew Skies now...
I need more! I can't believe I have to wait for Thinking Brew Skies now...
October 2, 2025
Once again, maybe not for everyone, but a great little cozy LitRPG book about Brewing, Food, Beer, Dwarves and Beards, I certainly really enjoyed it.
August 25, 2026
I enjoyed the premise of this book and the fact it's different from most things I've read or listened to before.
The overall storyline was okay and interesting enough to keep me engaged until the third book.
The characters were mostly unique and the interaction between them was particularly good. I also liked the fact that you really felt like you were seeing a different type of society—this took the isekai trope and made it a little bit more interesting.
The narrator for the audiobook was good if you're considering the audiobook version.
However, the flow and pacing were so inconsistent it made it difficult to stay interested in the story, which has now put me off the series. It goes into unnecessary details about irrelevant options, takes tangents too far, and dives into too much detail about non-story elements too often.
I like the idea of having the recipes for the things the characters are making or brewing, but not in the middle of the story. It would be better to have these at the end of the book in an appendix.
Overall, I think it is an interesting series that could be really good if the pacing were sorted out. Unfortunately, it feels like the pacing is getting worse rather than better through the series, or I'm just getting less tolerant of the aforementioned issues.
The overall storyline was okay and interesting enough to keep me engaged until the third book.
The characters were mostly unique and the interaction between them was particularly good. I also liked the fact that you really felt like you were seeing a different type of society—this took the isekai trope and made it a little bit more interesting.
The narrator for the audiobook was good if you're considering the audiobook version.
However, the flow and pacing were so inconsistent it made it difficult to stay interested in the story, which has now put me off the series. It goes into unnecessary details about irrelevant options, takes tangents too far, and dives into too much detail about non-story elements too often.
I like the idea of having the recipes for the things the characters are making or brewing, but not in the middle of the story. It would be better to have these at the end of the book in an appendix.
Overall, I think it is an interesting series that could be really good if the pacing were sorted out. Unfortunately, it feels like the pacing is getting worse rather than better through the series, or I'm just getting less tolerant of the aforementioned issues.
June 7, 2026
Soooooooo Cozy! Soooooooo Friggintastic!
This is what cozies are all about! Of course Peter, Pete is still working on making the beer better than the awful True Brew the dwarves have been drinking for the last millennium, to dig them outta the rut, and break the Brewers Guild hold! Making beer Free for everyone, to use enjoy, and even make! After winning the Best Brewery Award for their hometown it's time to go to the capital and enter the tournament for the world championship! This is the story of that adventure! Makin a beer that might knock dwarves for a loop. Additionally there could even be monsters to fight!
So yeah grab the book a 🍺 and sit back for a Fun time...
Here's a couple three quotes:
"Eh, wombat, wallaby, same difference. It was just another garden-variety Aussie murder marsupial. It looked like a squash-faced disproportion kangaroo..."
All liquids are technically drinkable. If Bud Light can be a drink, so can lamp oil.”
"They liked it! They really, really liked it! Everyone Hop on Pete’s Crazy Train!!! Ozzy Osbourne’s got nothing on me! All aboooooard!!!!"
This is what cozies are all about! Of course Peter, Pete is still working on making the beer better than the awful True Brew the dwarves have been drinking for the last millennium, to dig them outta the rut, and break the Brewers Guild hold! Making beer Free for everyone, to use enjoy, and even make! After winning the Best Brewery Award for their hometown it's time to go to the capital and enter the tournament for the world championship! This is the story of that adventure! Makin a beer that might knock dwarves for a loop. Additionally there could even be monsters to fight!
So yeah grab the book a 🍺 and sit back for a Fun time...
Here's a couple three quotes:
"Eh, wombat, wallaby, same difference. It was just another garden-variety Aussie murder marsupial. It looked like a squash-faced disproportion kangaroo..."
All liquids are technically drinkable. If Bud Light can be a drink, so can lamp oil.”
"They liked it! They really, really liked it! Everyone Hop on Pete’s Crazy Train!!! Ozzy Osbourne’s got nothing on me! All aboooooard!!!!"
November 13, 2024
Three cheers for the third book!
I have had so much fun reading this! Pete is such an excellent character and his friends are great folk! The story is interesting with a clever plot and interesting, fun, smart, dialog.
The world is rich with deep back story. The gods are fun and mischievous with their plots and petty jealousies. The author has created a believable fantasy world that works and makes sense. The races are all unique and each has distinctive traits. The social system is well thought out and realistic. The Interludes are strong and help advance the story and keep it interesting. I enjoyed very much Pete’s reminiscences of his family, his Earthly brewing days and Canada.
Erd is a place that I would love to visit and Pete is someone with whom I’d love to sit and drink and brew with! I look forward to the fourth book!
Cheers!
I have had so much fun reading this! Pete is such an excellent character and his friends are great folk! The story is interesting with a clever plot and interesting, fun, smart, dialog.
The world is rich with deep back story. The gods are fun and mischievous with their plots and petty jealousies. The author has created a believable fantasy world that works and makes sense. The races are all unique and each has distinctive traits. The social system is well thought out and realistic. The Interludes are strong and help advance the story and keep it interesting. I enjoyed very much Pete’s reminiscences of his family, his Earthly brewing days and Canada.
Erd is a place that I would love to visit and Pete is someone with whom I’d love to sit and drink and brew with! I look forward to the fourth book!
Cheers!
May 6, 2025
Great Series
This series has been great thus far. My only issue has been with Pete having no real fighting skills as a dwarf, and his dad jokes are completely awful. But I love all the other humor in the book, and I love reading about the other Thirsty Goat family. Im not a big fan of Tourmaline\Wreck; there's just something about her nobility air and her straightforwardness that comes across as rude. I know that Pete wants a relationship but I've enjoyed him being single and focused on his beer and businesses. Though I do miss Whistlemop and Copperpot in this book. Though it seem like boom 4 will be bringing more intrigue and drama for Pete.
This series has been great thus far. My only issue has been with Pete having no real fighting skills as a dwarf, and his dad jokes are completely awful. But I love all the other humor in the book, and I love reading about the other Thirsty Goat family. Im not a big fan of Tourmaline\Wreck; there's just something about her nobility air and her straightforwardness that comes across as rude. I know that Pete wants a relationship but I've enjoyed him being single and focused on his beer and businesses. Though I do miss Whistlemop and Copperpot in this book. Though it seem like boom 4 will be bringing more intrigue and drama for Pete.
September 27, 2025
Solid series so long as all you want is beer, beer trivia, dwarves and drinking contests, bad jokes, and some snacks to go with your beer.
It's easygoing. It's also delightful.
And leveling those skills along the way is also quite relaxing.
Sit down, pull up a chair, have a brew.
Personal note:
If anyone reading my reviews is be interested in reading my SF (Very hard SF, mind you), I'm open to requests.
Just direct message me in goodreads or email me on my site. I'd love to get some eyes on my novels.
Arctunn.com
It's easygoing. It's also delightful.
And leveling those skills along the way is also quite relaxing.
Sit down, pull up a chair, have a brew.
Personal note:
If anyone reading my reviews is be interested in reading my SF (Very hard SF, mind you), I'm open to requests.
Just direct message me in goodreads or email me on my site. I'd love to get some eyes on my novels.
Arctunn.com
February 17, 2025
Wonderful as ever, but with editing errors
I love this series so very much! My husband and I like listening to the audiobooks together, can’t wait for this one to be released in audio.
However, there are quite a few editing/punctuation errors and mix ups of what character is involved. I think at one point “Browning” was used instead of who Pete was actually talking to. Malt and Monk get swapped around near the end too.
I love this series so very much! My husband and I like listening to the audiobooks together, can’t wait for this one to be released in audio.
However, there are quite a few editing/punctuation errors and mix ups of what character is involved. I think at one point “Browning” was used instead of who Pete was actually talking to. Malt and Monk get swapped around near the end too.
December 29, 2024
Great!
I really loved reading this book. It was funny and entertaining. This has become one of my favorite series. The story and characters were incredibly interesting and engaging. I'm looking forward to seeing what happens next. This book and series are definitely worth checking out.
I really loved reading this book. It was funny and entertaining. This has become one of my favorite series. The story and characters were incredibly interesting and engaging. I'm looking forward to seeing what happens next. This book and series are definitely worth checking out.
June 19, 2025
wonderful
The gang travel to the capital for the big brew off. There they meet old friends, get caught up in politics, and create new brews!
Still a fun series of lighthearted shenanigans and dad jokes. I love it. A the technical explanations of brewing add a great flavor to the story. The narrator is wonderful. Please enjoy
The gang travel to the capital for the big brew off. There they meet old friends, get caught up in politics, and create new brews!
Still a fun series of lighthearted shenanigans and dad jokes. I love it. A the technical explanations of brewing add a great flavor to the story. The narrator is wonderful. Please enjoy
July 31, 2025
This book was silly, ridiculous, and absolutely entertaining.
It was a refreshing and lighthearted break between some heavier reads I’ve been going through lately.
It doesn't take itself too seriously—and that’s exactly what made it so enjoyable. A fun, goofy little ride that made me smile more than once.
4.5/5
It was a refreshing and lighthearted break between some heavier reads I’ve been going through lately.
It doesn't take itself too seriously—and that’s exactly what made it so enjoyable. A fun, goofy little ride that made me smile more than once.
4.5/5
November 8, 2025
This series is just fabulous and the perfect slow pace read. Nothing really happens, but at the same time, a lot happens.
These characters have my whole heart, and I love being in the dwarf world with them all.
I can't believe we only have one book left in this series. Just how is it going to end?!
These characters have my whole heart, and I love being in the dwarf world with them all.
I can't believe we only have one book left in this series. Just how is it going to end?!
April 11, 2025
i love this series. I never thought I would like a fantasy story about a dwarf trying to bring the love of beer to a fantasy world.
i love these books and can highly recommend this to someone who love fantasy with a lot of world building. alot of fun and enjoyable character
i love these books and can highly recommend this to someone who love fantasy with a lot of world building. alot of fun and enjoyable character
October 7, 2025
While this wasn’t quite as funny as the previous books the story progression more than made up for it. It even teases a bit about the MC potentially going to the surface and visiting the elves to more freely market his ales. Sounds like a blast to me. Can’t wait to see how the story will evolve.
February 2, 2026
4 star as of 2 Feb 2026 on first reading.
Story: Decent and driven
Characters: Interesting mix that sometimes clashes
Relationships: Formed now but not a focus
Pacing: Medium to Fast
Spice: No
Audience: D&D, beer
Top Complaint: The relationships feel like they have fallen to the wayside and are no longer that important to the story any longer.
Warning, I'm a huge re-reader of books thus my feelings on them can change over time. Any future re-read opinions will be captured below.
Story: Decent and driven
Characters: Interesting mix that sometimes clashes
Relationships: Formed now but not a focus
Pacing: Medium to Fast
Spice: No
Audience: D&D, beer
Top Complaint: The relationships feel like they have fallen to the wayside and are no longer that important to the story any longer.
Warning, I'm a huge re-reader of books thus my feelings on them can change over time. Any future re-read opinions will be captured below.
November 12, 2024
This series continues to deliver hours and hours of just plain ol'fun entertainment.
June 28, 2025
I loved this series! It was such a nice change of pace from other series I read.
August 4, 2025
New city, new brews, but not as fun as the first two books in the series. 👍🏽
August 11, 2025
really enjoyed it
And I don’t even drink beer! Fun read and looking forward to the next one. Fast paced and very enjoyable
And I don’t even drink beer! Fun read and looking forward to the next one. Fast paced and very enjoyable
August 16, 2025
Amazing voice acting 100/10
Pure comedy
Pure comedy
September 12, 2025
Definitely one of my favorite series. So fun and wholesome!
October 7, 2025
Fantastic
I love everything about this series. The dwarves, the beer, and the innovation of it all! I want the next book.
I love everything about this series. The dwarves, the beer, and the innovation of it all! I want the next book.
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