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Jimmy & the gang are back from Belgium Comes to Cooperstown and joined in studio to talk local grains with Maia Raposo, spokesperson for Brooklyn Brewery, June Russell, Manager of Farm Inspections and Strategic Development for Greenmarket/GrowNYC and Andrea Stanley from Valley Malt. Tune in and learn about the collaborative effort between Brooklyn Brewery and Greenmarket – the “Brooklyn Greenmarket Wheat” a beer brewed from 70% New York State-grown wheat and barley. Drinking this lovely beer helps reinvigorate the state’s grain industry and benefit GrowNYC’s mission to support family farms, farmers markets, gardens, recycling and education. June Russell elaborates on the state of local grains and how the Greenmarket is pushing their bakers to use local flour. Get an update on the state of grains in New York State and the creative ways in which they are being used. Andrea Stanley chats about some of the interesting things happening at Valley Malt. Find out why Rye is in such high demand these days and how

Jimmy Carbone brings Sloop Brewing to Brooklyn for their debut Kings County pour! Tune into this episode of Beer Sessions Radio to hear Jimmy talk with Adam Watson and Justin Taylor of Sloop to talk about their start as microbrewers in Poughkeepsie, NY. Find out how their brews made Sloop the stars of the farmer’s market! Joe Callender, also known as the Craft Beer Coach, stops by to talk about his interviews with craft brewers and his new beer tasting app. Ben Wiley and Steven Baird of The Owl Farm come by to give a bar owner’s perspective. Hear the cast give their craft beer advice to a couple looking to curate the beer selection at their wedding. What local brews should make the beer list? Learn more about the history of the Berliner Weisse style on this week’s installment of Beer Sessions Radio! Thanks to our sponsor, GreatBrewers.com. Thanks to Pamela Royal for today’s music. “We see these people as rock stars of craft beer, but they have these struggles outside of the world just like everybody else.”

We’re wrapping up July Good Beer Month on this week’s episode of Beer Sessions Radio! Jimmy Carbone invites a bunch of beer and bar guests into the studio, including restauranteur and bar owner Joe Carroll. Hear about Spuyten Duyvil’s upcoming Midsummer Sour event featuring several awesome sours! Betsy Andrews from Saveur stops by the show to share some of her favorite beers, including some kolschs and the Almanac red ale. IPA master Jeff O’Neill of Peekskill Brewery joins the crew to talk about his move from Ithaca to Peekskill, and some of the IPA trends he’s seeing on the market. Sean McCain of the Bronx Brewery is in the house proclaiming his love for pale ales. Hilary Krishnan talks about her involvement with The Barman’s Fund, an organization that allows bartenders to donate a day’s worth of tips to worthy local causes. Today’s show has been brought to you by GreatBrewers.com. Thanks to Four Lincolns for today’s music. “The Hudson Valley is always one step behind the city, but we’re making good headw

Jimmy Carbone is exploring all sorts of beer possibilities on this week’s episode of Beer Sessions Radio! Did you know that Pilsner Urquell pours beer out of the back of a van? Tune into this episode to hear from Pilsner Urquell’s Bryan L. Panzica. Bryan explains how different pouring techniques can alter the flavor of a pilsner. Cara Tallon from Tavern 29 is whipping up some beer cocktails with Tony Pontius and Heather Rush from Pine Box Rock Shop! Ken Tirado from Killmeyer’s Old Bavaria Inn joins Jimmy from Staten Island to talk about beer history in Staten Island. Learn more about Czech culture, pouring techniques, and why all of today’s guests work in the beer industry. This program has been sponsored by GreatBrewers.com. Thanks to Pamela Royal for today’s music. “How a beer is drafted matters to how a beer tastes.” [14:00] — Bryan L. Panzica on Beer Sessions Radio “New Yorkers love doing weird and strange things…The premise of mixing a shot and a beer is such an innate thing to me and so normal to me…

Jimmy Carbone is revisiting craft beer history and ushering in new good beers on this week’s episode of Beer Sessions Radio. Jimmy is joined by two bar owners, James Langstine of Bronx Ale House and Chris Genua of The Double Windsor, to talk about the revolving draft lists and the consumer demand for new beers and flavors. Joe Grimm and Lauren Carter Grimm of Grimm Artisanal Ales. Find out about their nomadic brewing style, and why they choose not to brew a flagship beer. Tom Acitelli, author of The Audacity of Hops, drops by to talk about the history of craft in America. Tom also pops a twenty-eight year old New Amsterdam beer for Wynkoop’s Beer Drinker of the Year, Warren Monteiro. Tune into this episode to hear about some of the awesome upcoming July Good Beer Month events! This episode has been brought to you by GreatBrewers.com. Music has been provided by Pamela Royal. “There’s a huge demand at the Bronx Ale House for what’s new… They want to try a new style or a new ingredient that they have never c

How to define craft beer? Are casks viable in the United States beer market? This week on Beer Sessions Radio, Jimmy Carbone has packed the studio with craft beer all-starts to answer these questions and more! Garrett Oliver of Brooklyn Brewery stops by to talk about the importance of knowing your brewer and keeping up with cask systems. Dave Brodrick comes down from Vermont and discusses casks at Blind Tiger. Hugh Sisson from Heavy Seas in Baltimore, Maryland to talk about caskerators, and the rising popularity of cask beers. Jeff and Heather from The Pine Box Rock Shop are debuting their cask system that they got from Hugh at the bar tonight! How do cask systems in the States differ from those across the pond? July is Good Beer Month! Tune in to hear Garrett Oliver read Mayor Bloomberg’s Good Beer Month proclamation! This program has been sponsored by GreatBrewers.com. Thanks to The Raunch Hands for today’s music! “If you look what the macros are doing, they’re making a beer that offends the least amount

Green Flash Brewing Company joins Jimmy Carbone at Jimmy’s No. 43 for a beer and food tasting extravaganza! Tune into this week’s episode of Beer Sessions Radio to hear Jimmy talk with brewer Chuck Silva about the different seasonal offerings from Green Flash. Dave Adams, Manager at Green Flash’s Tasting Room, talks about the connection between West Coast styles and San Diego cuisine. What foods go well with Green Flash brews? Tune into this episode to learn about the events at the Green Flash Tasting Room, and the reasons for their beer and food pairings. Tune in to hear Dave Adams lead an expert beer crash course! Learn how Green Flash and St. Feuillien came to collaborate on a beer! This program has been sponsored by GreatBrewers.com. Thanks to Pamela Royal for today’s music. “West Coast-style beers go well with food… they lend themselves to the types of food we have in San Diego – Mexican food, spicy food. But we have such a variety of styles that we can pair with any type of food.” [5:35] — Dave Adams o

We’ve got brewers from the Czech Republic, Belgium, and Germany on this week’s episode of Beer Sessions Radio! Meet Jan Skala from Kout na Sumave, Lionel Van De Haegen from Brasserie de Silly, and Alexander Reiss of Kloster Andechs, and Sebastian Sauer of Freigeist. Hear how these brewers are continuing hundred-year-old traditions, and updating them with their unique eye for quality and passion. Hear why all of these European brewers convened in Portland, Maine for the Shelton Brothers’ event, “The Festival”. Tune in to hear from Jen Schwertman before she moves to San Diego; what beer destinations did she recently visit in New England? Tune into this episode to find out more about these dedicated European brewers, and famous historical beers from their respective locations! This program has been sponsored by GreatBrewers.com. Thanks to Four Lincolns for today’s break music. “We wanted to brew the beer we want. We aren’t just trying to sell it, we’re brewing it for taste.” [35:20] — Sebastian Sauer on Beer S

Jimmy Carbone’s talking summer beer festivals on this week’s episode of Beer Sessions Radio! The Happy Hour Guys, Jimmy Ludwig and Squigs, are back in the studio talking about their upcoming beer tour of Michigan. Find out what breweries and bars The Happy Hour guys plan to visit! BR Rolya comes by to talk about Portland, Maine’s The Festival, presented by 12 Percent Imports and the Shelton Brothers. Tim Lynch drops by to talk about his ten favorite bars and restaurants in Portland, Maine! Later, Bill Herlicka of White Birch Brewing calls in to talk about the history of his brewery and the upcoming Southern New Hampshire Brewers Festival. Brazilian homebrewer and beer sommelier Pedro Paolo Alipezzi comes by to talk about the burgeoning Brazilian craft beer scene. Tune into this episode to learn what beers to drink during the upcoming hot summer days, and how to get tickets to all of the great summer beer festivals! This program has been brought to you by GreatBrewers.com. Thanks to Pamela Royal for today’s mu

From Italy to Chico, CA, we’re talking great craft beer on Beer Sessions Radio! Jimmy Carbone welcomes back Dave Brodrick, and calls filmmaker John R. Richards of Beer Hunter the Movie to talk about what made beer writer Michael Jackson so special. Find out where you can see the film in New York City! Jan Apanich and Jerry Clum of Sierra Nevada are in the studio talking about their brand’s role in the craft beer movement, and how their East Coast expansion will affect their carbon footprint. Hear from food writer, historian, and sommelier Katie Parla about the unique craft beers being produced in Italy. Jon Lundbom of B. United talks about the cost of importing Italian brews, and how Italian beer history allows for creativity. You don’t want to miss this episode; tune into Beer Sessions Radio! This program has been sponsored by GreatBrewers.com. Thanks to Dead Stars for today’s music. “He was more about people, history, geography, and music than about beer. But he had an amazing palate, and no one could des

We’re celebrating beer writer Michael Jackson and the American beer scene on this week’s episode of Beer Sessions Radio. Jimmy Carbone is joined in the studio by guest co-host Jen Schwertman, and honored specialty beer rep Mike Lovullo. Tune in to hear how Michael Jackson defined beer styles, and how contemporary American craft brewers have built upon those definitions. The cast tries some hoppy sessionable beers via White Birch. Hear from Lanny Hoff of Artisanal imports; what beers does Lanny bring into the country? Hear what beer cities Lanny visits regularly, and why Cleveland is pioneering American beer culture. Later, hear the cast talk about some of their favorite German beers! Tune into this episode to hear about the beer festivals you should attend this summer! This program has been brought to you by GreatBrewers.com. Thanks to The California Honeydrops for today’s music. “For us to be successful selling high-end beer, we must remember that we can’t leave out any beer drinkers.” [20:15] — Lanny Hoff

This week’s jam-packed episode of Beer Sessions Radio joins us with Josh Bernstein and Jen Schwertman, and together along with Jimmy Carbone they talk about the latest in the craft beer scene. Josh talks about his latest app, Craft Beer New York, designed to introduce the community to the latest craft beer bars, breweries, and shops in New York City. Chris Wilson of Weyberbacher Brewing Co. also calls in to talk about his latest brews such as the Belgian Style Double IPA, and the history behind getting into the beer brewing industry from a science background. Excited about the upcoming Philly Beer Week, Chris talks about various brews that he hopes to unveil soon. Lastly, Adam Dyle of Eater SF talks about Savor NYC, an upcoming craft beer and food experience coming June 14-15th to the Altman Building and MET Pavilion in Manhattan, NY featuring great craft beer and food pairings. Tune in to get your weekly dose of the craft beer community! This program has been sponsored by GreatBrewers.com. Thanks to Dead Sta

It’s Mead Week in New York City, and Jimmy Carbone is celebrating the occasion on this week’s Beer Sessions Radio! Jimmy is joined in the studio by Michael Fairbrother and Berniece Van Der Berg of Moonlight Meadery. Tune in to hear Michael and Bernice talk about their love affair with mead, and how Michael changed his life to focus on Moonlight Meadery’s fruition. Raphael Lyon joins Jimmy to talk about Enlightenment Wines, and what constitutes a mead in the eyes of the government. Chris Cuzme of HRN’s Fuhmentaboudit! and 508 Gastrobrewery stops by to promote the newly-dubbed NYC Mead Week! Learn some mead-making history, and how mead in the past used to have psychotropic qualities. How has the modern food landscape prepared the way for mead? Learn more about bee populations, and how their decline affects local economies. Thanks to our sponsor, GreatBrewers.com, and thanks to Four Lincolns for today’s music. “If you look at the history of New York State and what it produces, a lot of it is apples and honey.

Jimmy Carbone is representing the Hudson Valley on this week’s episode of Beer Sessions Radio. Jimmy invites Chris Basso and Paul Halayko of Newburgh Brewing Co. into the studio to share some of their new brews. Tune in to hear Chris talk about his past work at Brooklyn Brewery under Garrett Oliver, and why he believes that the farm-to-table movement should encompass both food and beverages. Kevin Garry of the Epicurean Restaurant Group is in the house talking about his time at Gramercy Tavern, and how he assembled the vintage beer list at that NYC institution. How has beer evolved in restaurants since Kevin began in the industry? Ed Berestecki of Mugs Alehouse joins Jimmy again to talk about the draft system at Mugs, and the importance of storing kegs at proper temperatures. Hear about some of Newburgh’s wild beers, and why they try to keep their brews sessionable. This program has been sponsored by GreatBrewers.com. Thanks to Pamela Royal for her tracks, “Quit’n Time” & “Favorite Flower”. “I think it

Jimmy Carbone has an international crew in the studio for this week’s episode of Beer Sessions Radio! Jon Lundbom brings some of his favorite brewers on to the show to talk about importing with B. United. Paolo Fontana of Birra Baladin is in the studio sharing some of his Italian beers, and talking about his love for New York City. Michael Brogaard is talking about mead in Denmark, and why Dansk Mjod differs from so many other mead companies in the field of brewing technology. Later, Greg Engert and Megan Parisi call in to talk about importing laws in Washington D.C. and their upcoming brewery, Bluejacket. Listen in to hear the crew taste some beers from Simon Webster and Rob Lovatt’s Thornbridge Brewery in the United Kingdom. Michael Brooks and Bryan Lindner from Bed-Vyne Brews come into the studio to talk about starting a beer retail outlet in the Bed Stuy neighborhood in Brooklyn! This program has been sponsored by GreatBrewers.com. Thanks to The Hollows for today’s music. “The bar for bringing a beer in

Cask ales and beer and cheese pairings are today’s topics on Beer Session Radio! Jimmy Carbone is joined in the studio by cask expert Alex Hall of Wandering Star and Anne Likes Beer. Kevin Heald of Malt & Mold brings by some bold beers and cheeses for the cast to taste. Tune into this episode to hear Alex explain the best way to serve and preserve cask ales. Steve Wildy, beverage director for Vetri Family Restaurants, calls in to talk about Philly Beer Week and his Italian beer bar, Alla Spina. What beer and cheese pairing was revolutionary for Steve’s palate? Later, Anne talks about the importance of connecting the flavors of a beer to its hometown and history. Learn about Alex’s upcoming Glastonwick cask ale festival! Find out what breweries Alex will be featuring, and how cask IPAs fared in last year’s installment. Thanks to our sponsor, GreatBrewers.com, and thanks to Pamela Royal for today’s music. “You have to drink cask ale at cellar temperature for the best effect. So fill up your growler, and d

Jimmy Carbone is keeping it local on this week’s episode of Beer Sessions Radio. June Russell of GrowNYC is in the studio talking about Greenmarket’s ‘Regional Grains’ program, and how she promotes the products from local farmers for brewing. Jennifer Grossman of the Natural Resources Defense Council is talking about New York State’s water supply, and how protecting and securing clean water ensures quality beer in the future. Kelly Taylor, brewer at Kelso, joins the crew to talk about brewing with local malt! What kinds of grains does Kelly use from locals like Valley Malt? How do regional malting facilities create jobs and promote sustainability? What types of grains are suitable for the Northeast climate? Later, Kate Stamps from Ommegang calls in to talk about the Hop Chef competition, which involves celebrity chefs cooking with Ommegang beers. Also, hear from Michael Kinstlick of Coppersea Distilling about his upcoming line of spirits that uses local grain! Thanks to our sponsor, GreatBrewers.com, and than

We’re celebrating Texas on this week’s Beer Sessions Radio with Shiner Beer and hot sauce! Jimmy Carbone invites Eric Webber from Shiner Beer into the studio to talk about Shiner’s expansion to the New York City market. Learn about Shiner’s storied history in Texas, and how Austin embraced the beer and promoted its small-town ethic. Learn about some of Shiner’s flagship beers, as well as some of their newer craft offerings. Lina Kulchinsky from Sigmund’s Pretzels joins Jimmy and Eric to share her new sourdough recipe! Jimmy breaks out the hot sauce for the second segment; learn about the upcoming New York City Hot Sauce Expo, and what sauces will be featured at the event. Marc Stroobrandt of The Belgian Beer Café calls in to offer some beer and food pairing suggestions. What is the job of a beer sommelier? Later, Jared Stutts calls in to talk about the funding for his documentary about the history of San Francisco beer, Brewers by the Bay. You don’t want to miss out on this week’s installment of Beer Sessions

The topic of the day: English cider and perry! This week on Beer Sessions Radio, Jimmy Carbone is joined in the studio by Tom Oliver of Oliver’s Perry & Cider House. Learn about Tom’s family history in the cider, perry, and winemaking business, as well as some common misconceptions about cider and perry in the United States. BR Royla and Joel Shelton of Shelton Brothers Importing are in the studio to explain why they import Tom’s product, and how they hope that cider gains a wider audience in this country. Tony Forder of Ale Street News plays the flute and talks about his upcoming European beer tour, while Clint Carter of Men’s Health Magazine talks about the nutritional benefits of a good brew. Listen in to learn more about some awesome, rare Belgian beers, as well as signature characteristics of wild yeast! Thanks to our sponsor, GreatBrewers.com, and thanks to Pamela Royal for today’s musical selections. “At this time, I see cider with the brightest future it’s ever had because it’s not just the die

Beer Sessions Radio recaps the Craft Brewer’s Conference and talks Atlanta brews on this week’s episode! Jimmy Carbone is joined in the studio by Dave Brodrick of Blind Tiger, and beer journalist of Crusin’ for a Brewsin’, Ale Sharpton, from Atlanta, Georgia. Tune in to hear Jimmy, Dave, and Ale chat about some of their favorite beers and bars in Washington, D.C. at the Craft Brewer’s Conference. Learn about the Atlanta beer scene, and why Atlanta residents can expect more growler stations soon. Later, Jimmy calls up Chuck Silva: brewer at Green Flash Brewing Company. Jimmy, Dave, and Ale taste and comment on Green Flash’s Friendship Brew. Hear Chuck talk about Green Flash’s upcoming expansion to Virginia Beach! To wrap up the show, Ale shares some of his favorite beers from Atlanta. Eric Johnson of Wild Heaven Craft Beers calls in to talk about his Southern brewing processes and the Georgia craft beer scene! Thanks to our sponsor, GreatBrewers.com, and thanks to Pamela Royal for today’s music! “I love bei