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It’s that time of year again! Tune into Beer Sessions Radio as it once again transforms into Cider Sessions Radio for Cider Week NYC 2014! There’s an incredible panel of guests in the studio tasting a bevy of different ciders – all made from the Kingston Black varietal. Tune in and hear from Steve Wood of Farnum Hill Cider, Rowan Jacobsen, author of Apples of Uncommon Character, Dan Wilson of Slyboro Cider, Gay Howard of United States of Cider, Sabine Hrechdakian & Sascha Anderson, Producers of Cider Week NYC and Kay Michaels, cheesemonger at Eataly. Go beyond the glass and learn about all that goes into producing one of the hottest beverages around these days! This program was brought to you by GreatBrewers.com. “Kingston black is one of the few apple varieties that by itself has all of the qualities that can make an interesting cider.” [30:00] –Dan Wilson on Beer Sessions Radio “If people start growing these varietals across the country, real regional differences will start to occur.” [34:00] –Steve W

What does it mean to drink fresh beer? Find out on a brand new episode of Beer Sessions Radio! Jimmy Carbone is joined by an expert panel of guests to discuss freshness in craft beer. Hear from Dave Brodrick, author John Holl, writer Jake Davis and Sam Richardson of Other Half Brewing. They discuss sell-by dates, labeling on bottles, shelving trends and more! Tune in and get a better idea on the best time to enjoy your favorite craft beer. This program was brought to you by GreatBrewers.com. “There are so many new breweries on the shelves piling up. It puts a lot of onus on the customers to pay attention to who’s doing it the right way and get to know where they buy their beer. There are so many brands and you just don’t know how long they’ve been sitting there.” [03:00] –Dave Brodrick on Beer Sessions Radio “If you flood a market, you’re going to have beers on shelves somewhere” [16:00] “The great thing about the explosion of craft beer in this country is more people have more access to more brewers.” [28

Jimmy Carbone kicks off another episode of Beer Sessions Radio by talking Queens-based brewing, the Great American Beer Festival, and beer trademarks! Tony Forder from Ale Street News talks about the events of this year’s GABF. Basil Lee and Kevin Stafford from Queens’ Finback Brewery talk about their self-distribution model, and how their brewery’s name had to change due copyright law. Brendan Palfreyman, a trademark lawyer, joins the discussion to lend his advice to brewers having similiar problems to Basil and Kevin. Learn about Finback’s roots in homebrewing, and how farm brewery licensing has been benefiting brewers upstate. Has beer nomenclature gotten out of control? Find out on this week’s edition of Beer Sessions Radio! This program has been brought to you by GreatBrewers.com. “What’s the most important piece of equipment that a brewery can have? …I’d say it’s the trademark because if something happens… people need to be able to recognize your beer on the tap.” [8:55] “In the craft beer world, if a

We’ve got some great guests in the studio today on Beer Sessions Radio including friends from Victory, Evil Twin, and The NoMad! Tune in as Jimmy Carbone chats with Bill Covaleski of Victory Brewing, Jeppe Jarnit-Bjergso of Evil Twin Brewing & Luksus. Alex Pfaffenbach of The NoMad Restaurant and RJ Ober, Victory Sales Manager. Together they chat about everything beer styles to beer prices, examining the steps along the chain that make sure delicious beer is available to consumers everywhere! This program was brought to you by GreatBrewers.com. “We want to show that you can go all the way with only beer and I think we feel that a little more today [after getting a Michelin Star].” [07:00] –Jeppe Jarnit-Bjergso on Beer Sessions Radio “After the market correction of 2007 when we hit rock bottom and people were being turned away from their hop contracts — we corrected the marketplace so hop growers are now getting a fair price and putting in new vines.” [23:00] –Bill Covaleski on Beer Sessions Radio “Even

It’s literally a packed house for Beer Sessions Radio this week, as Jimmy is joined by a room full of incredible beer professionals. Regular guest Jon Lundbom has brought Jef van der Steen of Brouwerij de Glazen Toren with him! Brouwerij de Glazen Toren. Jef is an authority in the brewing world – and shares tons of insight on Belgian beer. Also hear from Andreas Heidenreich of Paulaner NYC and Joe Najem and Kenny Leeper of Hops Hill. This program was brought to you by GreatBrewers.com. “The number of Breweries in Belgian are growing pretty dramatically – we’re seeing the same thing happening there as is happening in New York.” [03:00] –Jon Lundbom on Beer Sessions Radio “I don’t try to invent new things – only the Belgian classics… but my way.” [21:00] –Jef van der Steen on Beer Sessions RadioSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It’s another jam packed edition of Beer Sessions Radio! Tune in as Jimmy Carbone is joined by Patrick Rue of The Bruery, Ben Keene, author and editor of Beer Advocate Magazine, Ben Granger and Andy Laird Nunu Chocolate. Together they talk about everything from their love of off-track beers to their hate of pumpkin brews. They taste a few things on air, pair beers and chocolates and generally have a great time! This program was brought to you by GreatBrewers.com. “I am of the opinion that pumpkins beers are not about the beer, its about marketing it for the season and an ingredient that people understand. Even people who aren’t adventerous drinkers will buy a pumpkin beer.” [27:00] –Ben Keene on Beer Sessions RadioSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Take a tour of Vermont beer on a brand new episode of Beer Sessions Radio! Jimmy Carbone is in studio with Dave Brodrick of Blind Tiger, Worthy Burger & Worthy Kitchen, Sean Lawson of Lawson’s Finest Liquids, Aaron Goldfarb, beer writer and author and Augie Carton of Carton Brewing. The crew reflects on Vermont’s prohibition past and current role as a craft beer trendsetting region. The guys taste some beer on air, share some favorite brew styles and discuss recent and upcoming beer events. This program was brought to you by GreatBrewers.com. “Whatever’s near you and fresh is always going to be better than those old bottles. It infuriates me if somebody has an old bottle and says its not good.” 43:00 –Aaron Goldfarb on Beer Sessions RadioSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to Cider Sessions on Beer Sessions Radio!. Recorded on-site at Jimmy’s No 43 a few months ago, this episode features an in-depth discussion on cider and some on-air tastings. Tune in and learn all about cider and the process it takes to make it. Find out why all apples aren’t cider apples and why ugly banged up apples are sometimes the best for cider making. From the orchard to the glass – get the full scoop on all things cider. Hear from Eleanor Leger of Eden Ice Cider, John Holl, author of “Tasting Cider”, Kevin Heald, owner of Malt Shop and Dan Kochakian of Ale Street News. This program was brought to you by GreatBrewers.com “If you’re a grower in the United States, the best value you can get for your fruit is to sell it to the grocery store. This is makes it tough for cider makers.” [04:00] –Eleanor Leger on Beer Sessions Radio “People who make cider are farmers. They’re not like brewers who are more like chefs. It’s the complete opposite. ” [06:00] “The cider industry is just starting to hit it

Get a look behind the world of gyspy brewing with the guys from Secret Engine Brewing on a brand new episode of Beer Sessions Radio! Jimmy Carbone is hanging out with Ray Darmstadt of St. Gambrinus Beer Shoppe, Mike Mare of Secret Engine Brewing, Mike Voigt of Rocky Point Brewing and Sam Barbieri of Waterfront Ale House. The guys taste a few brews on air, discuss brewing techniques and trends in the industry. Younger people seem to be looking towards more summer beers with less hops and collaborative beers are on the rise! Tune in to another fun and awesome episode of Beer Sessions Radio!. This program was brought to you by GreatBrewers.com. “I brew the beer that I like to drink and if there’s extra, I sell it.” [08:00] –Mike Mare on Beer Sessions Radio “I really think cask ale should be pushed because it really is so good.” [15:00] –Ray Darmstadt on Beer Sessions RadioSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Take a trip to the North Fork of Long Island with Jimmy Carbone this week on Beer Sessions Radio as he’s on location chatting with some of the best brewers in Long Island. Hear from the guys behind Greenport Brewing Company, Long Ireland Brewing and Moustache Brewing Co. Find out how the scene in Long Island has evolved over the years and what the brewery movement has meant for wineries in the area. From brewing technology to tastings notes – get an inside look at craft beer in an overlooked part of New York! This program was brought to you by GreatBrewers.com. “When we first opened our doors there was a push back from some of the wineries. I think in the past couple of years the started realizing if they served beer alongside the wine you might capture more fans and some people might stay longer. We’ve had great success and built a lot of great relationships with wineries on the North Fork.” –Richard Vandenburgh on Beer Sessions RadioSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy N

What are the best IPA’s in New York? Find out on a brand new episode of Beer Sessions Radio! Jimmy Carbone is joined by Mike Conklin, Brooklyn Magazine editor in chief of Brooklyn Magazine, Jeff O’Neil of Peekskill Brewery, Mike Philbrick of Port Jeff Brewery and Os Cruz & Gene Reda II of TalkBeer.Com. Find out how different online sites rate beers, how Brooklyn Magazine judged the IPA’s in their feature and most importantly — the results! Get an inside look at the New York craft beer scene and the beautiful IPA’s being produced in this region. How do ratings affect a beer’s success in the marketplace? What are some successful tasting techniques? Find out on Beer Sessions Radio!. This program was brought to you by GreatBrewers.com. Photo: Brooklyn Magazine “A lot of people rush through beer tastings. They want to tick off beers like achievements in a video game. Once you’ve done that a few thousand times you forget what’s important about beer – which is sitting down and enjoying it over time.” [20:00] G

The Shelton Brothers were an early powerhouse in the craft beer world. Focusing on imported Belgian, they were pushing boundaries before the current craft beer explosion we know today. On a historical episode of Beer Sessions Radio, hear the Shelton Brothers story from Joel Shelton himself, BR Rolya of Shelton Brothers Imports and Joe Carroll of Spuyten Duyvil – one of the first accounts Shelton Brothers sold to. Tune in and get a glimpse into the early days of the craft beer movement! This program was brought to you by GreatBrewers.com. The guys who are recreating Belgian beers now are bringing back the stuff they grew up with.” [06:00] “It’s not about taking notes – it’s about chugging as many pints as possible and enjoying your beer like a real man or woman.” [29:00] –Joel Shelton on Beer Sessions Radio “I never forget when we first opened guys were walking in with the Jackson guides and looking up beers they hadn’t tasted before and geeking out over it.” –Joe Carroll on Beer Sessions RadioSee Privacy Po

Grab a beer and enjoy another jam-packed episode of Beer Sessions Radio! This week – Jimmy and the crew are checking in on the Sierra Nevada Beer Camp! This summer, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. is inviting every craft brewery in the country (count ‘em: more than 2,700) along for Beer Camp Across America, the largest collaboration the craft brewing world has ever seen. Beer Camp Across America is a multi-weekend path of beer festivals, a rolling tour that will cover 4,800 miles, celebrating the collaborative spirit of the craft brewing community with the fans that have buoyed its success. There’ll be seven stops—in cities with thriving craft beer cultures—moving geographically west to east, much like the craft movement has historically spread. Tune in and hear from some of the brewers involved as Jimmy tastes through the collection on-air! This program was brought to you by GreatBrewers.com. “The market for [these collaborative beers] is anybody who’s adventurous as the brewers themselves – people looking

Get ready for the Brooklyn vs Queens battle on Beer Sessions Radio! Jimmy is joined by a great crew of guests to discuss the rise of craft beer in the outer boroughs of New York City. Hear from Sam Richardson of Other Half, Rich Castanga of Bridge and Tunnel, Rachel Wharton of Edible Brooklyn, Alia Akkam of Edible Queens, Jon Lundbom of B United and Matthias Richter of Bayrischer Bahnof. Learn more about the new breweries popping up and some of the brewing trends happening in NYC right now. This program was brought to you by GreatBrewers.com. “For Queens it’s been exciting because the number 1 reason people come out has been ethnic food and now people are broadening their reasons and a lot of that has to do with beer.” [03:00] –Alia Akkam on Beer Sessions Radio “I hope and expect that there are more breweries in Staten Island and the Bronx that pop up in the next few years.” [17:00] –Rachel Wharton on Beer Sessions RadioSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https:/

Find out just how thriving the NYC Craft Beer Scene is on a jam-packed episode of Beer Sessions Radio! Jimmy Carbone is joined by a bevy of beer guests including Andrew Gerson, chef at Brooklyn Brewery, Ken Tirado of Old Killmeyers Inn, Chris Sheehan of Gun Hill Brewery, Katherine Kyle of Blind Tiger, Simon Tepas and Andrew Said Thomas of Knights of Bruklyn Homebrewers and Marcus Burnett of Rockaway Brewing Co.. Tune in for a conversation on craft beer trends, home brewing and new breweries in NYC. Find out how the craft beer scene has evolved over the years and what’s going on in the beer community right now! This program was brought to you by GreatBrewers.com “I couldn’t give pumpkin beer away 15 years ago, but now I sell out pumpkin beer!” [02:00] Ken Tirado on Beer Sessions Radio “Canning is a great way to keep beer fresh and distribute it locally.” [04:00] –Marcus Burnett on Beer Sessions Radio “Europe grows great malt but we make great barley too.” [25:00] –Andrew Gerson on Beer Sessions RadioSee Pri

Take a trip to Long Island with the guys from Great South Bay Brewery on a brand new episode of Beer Sessions Radio. Jimmy is hanging with Phil Ebel and Mike Peterson of Great South Bay Brewery and they taste some beers on air, including Great South Bay: Niko Weisse – inspired by Niko Krommydas, talk about the brewing scene in Long Island and the philosophy behind some of their brews. Find out how they use things like cucumber and blood oranges in their beers and why it’s ultimately about the resulting quality of the beer – not just the ingredients. Also on the show — Ed Berestecki of Mugs Ale House and beer writer Niko Krommydas. This program was brought to you by GreatBrewers.com. “I think people are really trying to push the envelope with what they put in beer, but at the end of the day it still has to taste good.” [12:00] –Phil Ebel on Beer Sessions Radio “Every IPA my wife tastes she calls poison.” [29:00] –Ed Berestecki on Beer Sessions RadioSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californ

Beer Sessions Radioâ„¢ host Jimmy Cabone recently traveled to Oxford, CT, for a personal tour of B. United’s latest venture: a brewery called OEC (Ordinem Ecentrici Coctores). Joined by Jon Lundbom, B.United mastermind Matthias Neidhart, and OEC’s brewmaster Ben Neidhart, the Beer Sessions team samples some of the brewery’s best offerings, plus discusses the nearly-inevitable evolution of B. United from pure importer into craft brewery. Today’s special program was brought to you by GreatBrewers.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Grab a beer and join the party on Beer Sessions Radio, as Jimmy Carbone is joined by Chris Prout and Erik Olsen, the guys behind Dirck the Norseman/Greenpoint Beer & Ale and AJ Bodden and Ray Payne of Coney Island On Tap Beer Festival. Find out how Dirck the Norseman/Greenpoint Beer & Ale got started and how the neighborhood of Greenpoint in Brooklyn has changed over the years and get a great preview of beers and activities that will take place at the Coney Island on Tap Beer Festival! Cheers! This program was brought to you by GreatBrewers.com. “What we do – we do it well and we keep it about the beer and using a cool location. We’re really fired up about it.” [26:00] “New York state has a tremendous fraternity of brewers and beer professionals. There are more and more every day! It’s exciting – there’s room for everybody in craft beer. We see it as a privilege to be able to go out there and spread the word.” [29:00] –AJ Bodden on Beer Sessions Radio “Saisons and farmhouse beers are a loose categ

This week on Beer Sessions Radio, Jimmy Carbone is talking hoppy Belgian beers with a bunch of guests! Dan Leeman and Shahan Stepanian join the program to talk about the influences on modern Belgian beers. Nathan Hukill from Bitter Old Fecker stops by to talk about his high gravity, rustic beers. How does barrel-aging change the characteristics of Nathan’s herbaceous beers? Later, famed New York bar owner Patrick Donagher pops in to discuss the opening of his newest beer bar, Fool’s Gold. Brendan Woodcock talks about his upcoming Cicerone test. Learn more about hops, their aromatic qualities, and how different stages of hopping alter bitterness. Thanks to our sponsor, GreatBrewers.com. Music by Dead Stars. “I think there are two kinds of hoppy beers that are coming out of Belgium… there are the ones that are influenced by the American IPAs, but then, the Belgians are always about balance…” [12:00] — Dan Leeman on Beer Sessions Radio “The brewery is set up in a way that it could literally run without elec

Come sit at the most welcoming digital beer table in the world on Beer Sessions Radio! This week on the show, Jimmy Carbone is joined by a bevy of friends and industry pals – Dave Broderick of Blind Tiger in NYC & Worthy Kitchen/Burger in Vermont, Tomas Morana of Bar Volo in Toronto and Brandon Carter, Executive Chef of The Inn at Palmetto Bluff in South Carolina. Get up to date on the craft beer scene across three unique places – Vemont, Toronto & South Carolina. It’s always a tour through new trends old tastes and awesome vibes on Beer Sessions Radio!. This program was sponsored by GreatBrewers.com. “When I moved up to Vermont I wasn’t thinking of doing anything commercially. It took me 45 minutes to get a good beer so we decided to do something there.” [06:00] –Dave Broderick on Beer Sessions Radio “Finally Toronto is starting to feel the craft beer movement.” [12:00] –Tomas Morana on Beer Sessions Radio “Cook what you like to eat. If you’re not a fat kid – you probably can’t be a chef.” [36:00]