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We’ve got a full house tonight on Beer Sessions Radio. Host Jimmy Carbone brings in representatives from a number of breweries. Ben Keene, author of The Great Northeast Brewery Tour, draws us into his book as the gang reads a few passages. Tune in to find out which other beer aficionados have contributed some of their words to the book! Later on, Kelly Taylor describes the difficulties of moving a brewery to a new locations. Finally, Jimmy and his guests discuss the rise of using local ingredients. This program has been sponsored by Great Brewers. Music provided by Dead Stars. Image from Amazon “In the northeast there are probably 400 breweries or more.” [10:45] —Ben Keene on Beer Sessions Radio “In my opinion, most craft brewers are underfunded when they start.” [27:45] —Bob Fauteux 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.

Beer Sessions Radio is back in action for 2014 with Ben Wiley of Glorietta Baldy, Kelly Taylor of Kelso, and Jimmy Ludwig of the Happy Hour Guys! Jimmy Carbone chats with Kelly about his brewing roots on the West Coast, and how he learned to make beer with a few kettles and a heater! Hear about Ben’s past as a Japanese interpreter; how has the Japanese craft beer scene evolved since Ben’s time living in the country? Jimmy Ludwig talks about small breweries in Michigan and calls up Andy Langloy and Dave Manson of his favorite new Michigan brewery, Black Rocks Brewing Co.! Hear about their quick progress in the Michigan market, and the secret hop in their 51K IPA! Tune in to hear more about homebrewing and local Brooklyn hops! Thanks to our sponsor, GreatBrewers.com. Music by Dead Stars. “Nuance is incredibly important in beer. I think that’s the direction the industry is headed… You need to focus on the core. It’s needs to be flavorful and sessionable. ” [15:20] — Kelly Taylor on Beer Sessions RadioSee Pr

This week on Beer Sessions Radio, Jimmy invites a big crew of craft beer legends into the studio in anticipation of the Union Beer portfolio tasting! Dick Cantwell of Elysian Brewing Co. in Seattle stops by the studio to talk about beer writing, pumpkin ales, and experimental hop varieties. Find out why Dick believes that beer is all about balance, even when using odd or uncommon ingredients. Irene Firmat and Jamie Emmerson of Full Sail in Hood River, Oregon join the program to talk about their dedication to local ingredients and water efficiency. Hear about Full Sail’s twenty years in the craft beer game, and how the industry has evolved since their start. Dave Brodrick and Bobby Gagnon of legendary NYC craft beer bars The Blind Tiger and The Gate talk about the beers they served in the mid-90s, and what the shift towards American craft beer meant to their draft lines in those days. Ray Darmstadt of St. Gambrinus Beer Shoppe shares his experiences from opening his beer store in the heart of Brooklyn. Finally

This week on Beer Sessions Radio, host Jimmy Carbone brings in a few brewers from across the Atlantic to defend British breweries. Representatives from Wandering Star Brewery, Samuel Smith Brewing, and Sixpoint gather to discuss the specific qualities of certain British beers as well as British beer culture. This program has been sponsored by Great Brewers. Music provided by Pamela Royal. “The UK is the only place where cask beer wasn’t extinct.” [13:00] —Alex Hall on Beer Sessions Radio “Beer is a long term relationship, it’s not a one night stand.” [26:30] —Chris Post 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.

This week on Beer Sessions Radio, host Jimmy Carbone brings in guests Kelly Taylor, James Tai, & Michael J Malone to discuss the beer scene in various parts of New York City. Kelly then describes for us the process in which beer gets canned. Jimmy then brings up holiday beers, and the group discusses their opinions on Christmas beers. This program has been sponsored by Great Brewers. Music provided by Dead Stars. “It’s supposed to taste like a beer, it’s not supposed to taste like punch.” [30:00] — Kelly Taylor on Beer Sessions Radio The brewer has a certain level of intention that he or she has when putting out a product, and as a curator of a beer program, you really want to express that to its fullest and maintain some sense of integrity” [44:30] — James Tai 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.

Jimmy Carbone is talking beer and food pairings with Jeppe Jarnit-Bjergso of Torst & Luksus, and Sarah Monroe, Beer Director at Eleven Madison Park! Tune into this episode to hear how the beer pairing program is run at Greenpoint’s Luksus. Find out how Sarah’s food studies at NYU inspires her work at Eleven Madison Park. Why does Sarah think that beer certification programs need to include more information about brewing science and service? Hear Jimmy, Jeppe, and Sarah talk about beer’s place in fine dining. Later, Luke and Walt Dickinson from Wicked Weed Brewing in Asheville, North Carolina join the program. Hear about the new brewery, and their ambitious brewing start. This program has been brought to you by GreatBrewers.com. Music by Dead Stars. “If you’re really into something, you can learn it. If you put a lot of time and energy into it, that will get you a long way.” [12:35] “The beer has to look like the meat that you’re eating. If the meat is dark, have a dark beer, and if it’s light, try

This week on Beer Sessions Radio, host Jimmy Carbone brings in some beer experts from Germany to talk about a number of breweries in Germany, and subsequently the world. They explore the differences between traditional German beer and the ever-changing world of American craft beer. Then, Jenn Litz from Girls Pint out gives us some analytics regarding how much of beer sold in American supermarkets is considered craft. This program has been sponsored by GreatBrewers.com. Music provided by Four Lincolns. “It says on all the bottles ‘Enjoyment for Body and Soul,’ which is what this is really all about.” [5:25] — Lars Dalhaus on Beer Sessions Radio “We brew the beer that we want to drink. We’re a small brewery, so we have the luxury of doing that.” [38:35] — Nikki Cavanugh 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 Bree O’Connor’s last episode as Beer Sessions Radio’s producer! This week, Jimmy Carbone, Ed Berestecki, and Bree reminisce and talk about their favorite episodes of Beer Sessions Radio. What guests were their favorites, and what beers really impressed them in the studio? Later, Steve Wood talks about his childhood in the apple orchard, and how he came to start Farnum Hill Ciders. Why does Steve prefer still to sparkling ciders? Find out what differentiates industrial cider production from the techniques and methods used by Farnum Hill Ciders. Find out how Steve uses tannic apples to produce elegant cider! Tune into this program to hear Steve diagnose the problems with Ed’s apple trees, and listen to Steve talk about pruning practices and his distaste for pesticides. This program has been sponsored by GreatBrewers.com. Music has been provided by Dead Stars. “I love the product even more after I meet the person, because after I meet the person, I understand the product. You understand why that guy made

Jimmy Carbone is talking beer writing on this week’s edition of Beer Sessions Radio! This week, Jimmy’s sidekick is Jimmy Ludwig from The Happy Hour Guys; tune in to hear about some of The Happy Hour Guys’ recent travels, and some of Jimmy’s favorite food and beer pairings. Tony Forder of the Ale Street News stops by to talk about his recent European beer tour. John Holl drops by to talk about his new book, The American Craft Beer Cookbook, and the recipes he’s collected from some of the country’s best beer bars and restaurants. Why are so many people introduced to the craft beer movement through food? Later, Wendy Littlefield calls in to talk about the upcoming Coast to Coast Toast, and how the nationwide event hopes to promote craft beer and quality food. Tune in to hear Anne Likes Beer talk about the growth of craft beer, and why it needs to stay authentic. This program has been brought to you by GreatBrewers.com. Music has been provided by Pamela Royal. “Talking with people about how beer can mimic food

This week on Beer Sessions Radio, Jimmy Carbone is talking big and small craft breweries. Dan Kopman and Stephen Hale of Schlafly stop by the show to talk about their start in St. Louis, and how they were able to compete with the local giant- Anheuser-Busch. What did the sale of Anheuser-Busch mean for the city of St. Louis and Schlafly? Ben Granger stops by to talk about the Schlafly tasting at Bierkraft tonight, and how craft beer in New York City has changed since Bierkraft’s birth twelve years ago. Ed Berestecki of Mugs Ale House joins Beer Sessions Radio to share a vintage Schlafly Imperial Stout from 2008! Tune in to learn about aging beers, and why dating bottle-conditioned beers can be so controversial. Find out how the cast feels about vintage beers and the perception of oxidation in beer. Augie Carton of Carton Brewing stops by to talk about beer collecting, and why vintage collectors can learn a thing or two from wine geeks. Cask evangelist Alex Hall drops by to talk about the Cask Marque accredita

This week on Beer Sessions Radio, host Jimmy Carbon is in the studio with a full house of beer enthusiasts to talk cider! Today’s guests include Sean McCain of Bronx Brewery, Sam Smith of Samuel Smith Brewery, Ben Sandler of QUeens Kickshaw, John and Begonia of Rowan Imports, and David Spies of Angry Orchard. Tune-in to learn more about different ways to produce cider, what to look for when trying cider, and which cider breweries to look out for during the continuing Cider Week New York. How does cider making differ from traditional brewing methods? How has cider’s popularity changed recently in today’s food and drink industry? This program has been sponsored by GreatBrewers.com “It’s all about having the best, natural ingredients – no adjuncts, chemicals, nothing like that.” [46:31] — Begonia 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 a full house today in the studio on Beer Sessions Radio! We have a diverse group of beer enthusiasts in the studio today, including Ken Fisherman (owner at The Guilty Goose), Mike Lovullo (Beer Distributors/GreatBrewers), Chris O’ Leary (editor at Brew York), and Jessica Agullo and Johnny Brilliant (Iberian Beer United). Later, Brian Strumpke of Stillwater Ales, joins the group via phone to talk about his latest beers, the current trends in the beer industry today, and even tells us a hilarious story about a run-in with the police when hanging out with Johnny Brilliant. Finally, Chris O’ Leary talks about his time at the Great American Beer Festival in Denver, CO, and tells us more about his local favorites that received awards in their categories. This program has been sponsored by GreatBrewers.com “The VSK program allows us to bring in one-offs – unusual and extreme. We’ve been able to bring in one of my favorite beers, the Guinea Pig.” [13:45] —Johnny Brilliant on Beer Sessions Radio “There’s a lot

This week on Beers Sessions Radio, Jimmy is talking beer bars and shops with Ed Berestecki, Lea Rumbolo, Zach Mack, and the Beerded Ladies: Haley Karl and Meredith Heil. Ed is about to celebrate the 21st anniversary of Mugs Alehouse; find out why Ed keeps legacy beers on tap at all times. Lea Rumbolo is the brewer at The Ship Inn brewpub in Millford, New Jersey. Learn about Lea’s brewing style, and why she focuses on English styles at The Ship Inn. Why is Ringwood yeast so difficult to use for brewing? Zach Mack talks about his move from the wine industry to the beer business, and hear why he finds bottle shops important to beer culture. Later, the Beerded Ladies talk about their foray into event-hosting, and why they banded together in their beer writing adventures. You don’t want to miss this week’s installment of Beer Sessions Radio; tune in! Thanks to our sponsor, GreatBrewers.com. Music has been provided by Dead Stars. “Bottle shops are the answer to the wine store, but they’re even better because you

This week on Beer Sessions Radio, Jimmy Carbone is joined by guest co-host Ed Berestecki of Mugs Alehouse to talk about the evolution of beer bars in New York City. Heather McReynolds, brewer at Sixpoint Craft Ales, joins Jimmy and Ed to talk about her beginnings in beer, and why women are getting involved with the craft beer scene. What’s it like being a woman brewer in a male-dominated field? Later, Brandon Chamberlin and Matthew Ricke of The Exley in Williamsburg talk about opening a bar, and where they stand a year later. Hear Ed talk with Brandon and Matthew about the difficulties with opening a bar, and why so many bar owners have second jobs during their first few years. Heather shares a bunch of Sixpoint brews, and Ed digs into the vault and brings several vintage beers into the HRN studios! Thanks to our sponsor, GreatBrewers.com. Music has been provided by Sleepies. “You can learn how to make beer, but you get really good at it when you learn the science behind. There’s a lot of science and math t

Jimmy Carbone is talking local brews on this week’s Beer Sessions Radio! Frequent co-host Dave Brodrick makes the trip from Vermont to talk beer and talk about his new restaurant, Worthy Kitchen. Tommy Keegan of Keegan Ales is in the studio talking about his roots in brewing, and how he came to run a brewery in Kingston, NY. Hear about the explosion of food businesses in the Hudson Valley, and why consistency is of utmost importance in Keegan Ales recipes. Chase Healey of Prairie Artisan Ales calls in to talk about the Oklahoma craft beer scene. Are Oklahoma residents thirsty for creative saison beers? Find out how Chase has been able to distribute his beer widely. John Rubbo, Nick Califano, and Sharif Taleb from Yonkers Brewing stop by to talk about their focus on lagers, contract brewing, and their beginnings in winemaking. Don’t miss this week’s edition of Beer Sessions Radio! Today’s show has been brought to you by GreatBrewers.com. Thanks to Idgy Dean for today’s music. “The whole Hudson Valley food i

We’re celebrating America and heritage breweries on this week’s edition of Beer Sessions Radio! Jimmy Carbone is joined in the studio by Sam Barbieri, owner of Waterfront Ale House. Sam brings some vintage beers on the show to taste, and talks about the upcoming beer festival on Atlantic Ave. in Brooklyn. James Watt and Martin Dickie of Brew Dog stop by to talk about the Scottish beer scene, their love of American craft brews, and how their beers challenge people in the U.K. to rethink beer. Will Gordon stops by to promote the classic Massachusetts lager, and Don Russell (better known as Joe Sixpack) calls in to talk about classic American breweries who have defined beer in the U.S.A. for centuries. You don’t want to miss this episode of Beer Sessions Radio! Thanks to our sponsor, GreatBrewers.com. Music provided by The Hollows. “We got a lot of inspiration from America, and a lot of inspiration the sour Belgian beers. The only way we could drink the beer that we liked was to make it ourselves.” [7:15] — Ma

We’ve got breweries big and small, and old and new on this week’s episode of Beer Sessions Radio! Jimmy Carbone welcomes the small-batch Long Island City brewers from Big Alice Brewing to join the Czech masters from Pilsner Urquell. Meet Robbie Crafton, Kyle Hurst, and Scott Berger of Big Alice Brewing; find out why they have brewed fifty-three different beers this year, and how they are constantly inspired by drinking myriads of unique beers. Pilsner Urquell’s Václav Berka and Zee Bartos bring Master Bartender Frantisek Stastka to talk about traditional pouring techniques and quality control. Ben Sandler from The Queens Kickshaw drops by to support his fellow Queens brewers, and Thad Fisco from Portland Kettleworks joins to show to talk about supplying brewing equipment to small breweries in the Pacific Northwest! Is there a future for the neighborhood brewery? Find out all of this and more on this week’s episode of Beer Sessions Radio! Today’s show has been brought to you by GreatBrewers.com. Music has bee

Jimmy Carbone is wrapping up the summer with author Joshua M. Bernstein, writer and Beer Sessions intern Justin Kennedy, and winemaker Raphael Lyon! Tune into this episode to hear the gang recap some of their favorite brewery visits this season. Hear about Joshua’s new book, The Complete Beer Course, and how the book aims to delve deeper into the craft beer world than his previous. Raphael shares some of his esoteric Enlightenment Wines, and speaks to the idea of innovation within meads and wines. What are some of the drinkable styles that the crew hopes to see in craft beer’s future? Find out all of this and more on this week’s edition of Beer Sessions Radio! Thanks to our sponsor, GreatBrewers.com. Today’s music has been provided by The Hollows. “People are realizing that they can make a really solid business if they can just serve their local community… I tend to think of these local breweries as local sports team, and everyone wants to support their own craft breweries.” [11:00] “A pilsner or a lager is

Jimmy Carbone is back at Belgium Comes to Cooperstown at the Ommegang Brewery. On this week’s episode, Jimmy gets serious about local beer. Jimmy talks with Simon Thorpe, Larry Bennett, and the brewers from Peekskill and Ommegang – Jeff O’Neill and Phil Leinhart, respectively- about water quality, hops, grains, and more. Tune in to hear Jimmy, Jeff, Phil, and others discuss the threat of hydrofracking to New York State craft beer. Learn about the resurgence of hop-growing in New York State, and how so many brewers can implement regional grains. What yeast strains do Ommegang use, and how can homebrewers replicate Ommegang beers? Tune into this episode to learn how soil affects hop aroma, how the same hop varieties differ depending on location, and so much more! Thanks to our sponsor, GreatBrewers.com. Today’s music has been brought to you by Pamela Royal. “Water is the most important ingredient in beer. Beer is water!” [3:50] — Phil Leinhart on Beer Sessions Radio “We’re not like California; we have all the

Tune in to this week’s Beer Sessions Radio to hear the first set of Jimmy Carbone’s recordings from the annual Belgium Comes to Cooperstown presented by Ommegang Brewery! Hear from Ommegang’s Simon Thorpe and Phil Leinhart; hear about the brewery’s Game of Thrones beers, and the resurgence of hop growers in Upstate New York. Find out what small breweries and brewpubs made it up to the festival! Later, Bill Herlicka of New Hampshire’s White Birch Brewing Company talks about his hop and yeast selections and the growing craft beer scene in New Hampshire. Tune in to hear more from beer all-stars like Jonathan Moxley, Mike Lovullo, Tommy Ortega, John Langley, and the Radiant Pig team! Thanks to our sponsor, GreatBrewers.com. Today’s music has been provided by Pamela Royal. “If we can pioneer varietals that are resistant to downy mildew, we can get indigenous hops back Upstate.” [9:50] — Simon Thorpe on Beer Sessions Radio See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art