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On today’s episode of Beer Sessions Radio, Jimmy Carbone is celebrating New York’s Cider Week! Dave Brodrick of Blind Tiger and Worthy Burger joins Jimmy to share some of his cider-making experiences. Joy Doumis and Jeremy Hammond of Proper Cider are in the studio talking about making cider at home with apples from the GrowNYC Greenmarket. Sara Grady is in the house from Glynwood, and she’s talking about The Apple Project, the Cider Week initiative, and the differences between French and American ciders. Later, Jimmy calls up Steve Wood from Farnum Hill to talk about some of his ciders (including the Extra Dry and the Kingston Black), carbonation, grafting, and the numerous varieties in his orchard. Also on the phone is Dan Wilson of Hicks Orchard. Tune in to hear him talk about the importance are experimenting with different apple varieties in cider-making. This program has been sponsored by GreatBrewers.com. “There are elements that I really enjoy in champagne that are intrusive in cider.” [15:00] “Grafti

It’s a crisp fall evening in Brooklyn, and Jimmy Carbone’s packed the house for another installment of Beer Sessions Radio. Tonight, Jimmy’s joined by Justin Robertson, Brian Strumke, and a wealth of other awesome beer guests! In the studio is Rev. David Ciancio, owner of beer and bourbon bar, Idle Hands. Also, Larry Goldstein and Paul Kretzer from Spider Bite Brewing Co. bring by two awesome brews- the Boris Russian Imperial Stout and the Eight-Legged RyePA. Jimmy Ludwig from The Happy Hour Guys is in the house talking about a potential network television debut for his show. Hear the cast talk about the San Diego beer scene, their favorite beer cities, and the holiday beer phenomenon. This episode has been brought to you by GreatBrewers.com. “Owning a beer bar is a little egotistical. You’re tasting what I like, and I’ll admit it.” [25:20] — Rev. David Ciancio on Beer Sessions Radio “There are so many traditional styles of beer that fit the winter and fall, but hardly anybody is making a good porter, whic

Welcome to another jam-packed episode of Beer Sessions Radio with Jimmy Carbone! New York City Lagunitas representative Jimmy Lyons joins the studio for the first time. Ed Berestecki is back, and he’s chatting with your host, Jimmy Carbone, about the original eight taps at Mugs Ale House in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Tessa and Enrica Malfucci make the trip down from Maine to represent their family beer brand, The Atlantic Brewing Company. Learn about the history of the company in Bar Harbor, and Brandon Moore from American Beer cracks open some Atlantic Brewing beers with Jimmy and guests. Jim Jamison calls in from Washington to talk about his brewery, Foggy Noggin. Hear Jim talk about the small-scale production of English-style ales, and the beer scene in the Pacific Northwest. Everyone’s tasting beers from across the country! You don’t want to miss this episode of beer sessions radio! This program has been sponsored by GreatBrewers.com. “You can’t promise a brewery a line, you just can’t. There are so many b

On this week’s episode of Beer Sessions Radio, Jimmy is joined by a few familiar faces. Jen Schwertman and Dave Brodrick from Blind Tiger are in the house, along with Scottish beer guru Bruce Williams of William Bros. Beer Co. Tune in to hear Dave talk about Worthy Burger- his new burger and beer joint in Vermont. Stop in to get some craft beer, and the best grass-fed burger that $5.50 can buy. Tune in to hear Bruce discuss some of the traditional herbs that Williams Bros. uses in some of their brews, and why cask ales are generally served improperly in the United States. Later, Mike Edison of The Mike & Judy Show stops by to talk about his new book, Bye Bye, Miss American Pie, and his love for shower beers. This episode has been sponsored by GreatBrewers.com. “It’s a nice to have a light beer, but it’s always been a challenge for a brewer to have a low alcohol beer that has a lot of flavor.” “Some of your heartier beers- like 10% beers- will actually hold up in a cask.” — Bruce Williams on Beer Sessio

This week on Beer Sessions Radio the house is packed with bar owners and brewers and host Jimmy Carbone moderates a conversation on collaborative brewing, bar management and the increased access to good beers across New York City. Tune in and hear from Carolyn Pincus of The Stag’s Head, Ben, Mike & Seth Wiley of The Owl Farm, Bar Great Harry and Mission Dolores, Kirk Struble, owner of 4th Ave Pub and Washington Commons and Marcus Burnett & Ethan Long of Rockaway Brewing Company! Find out what it takes to find success through beer and listen in as they taste a great selection of brews live on-air! This program was sponsored by GreatBrewers.com. Ive always told people that finding out what new beers are out there is 0% of the job, making sure they show up is the other 90%” –Kirk Struble, owner of Fourth Ave Pub and Washington Commons on Beer Sessions Radio “We try to always have a few weirdo beers on tap.” –Ben Wiley, owner of Bar Great Harry, Mission Delores & Owl Farm on Beer Sessions Radio “Si

Jimmy Carbone is talking about the Freaktoberfest beer festival with a room full of guests on this week’s Beer Sessions Radio. Pat Fondiller, one of the founders of Freaktoberfest and Field Sales Manager for Smuttynose Brewing Company, is in the house talking about the origins of the New York City beer festival. Pat brings some great Smuttynose brews to share with the gang; hear about some great seasonals from Smuttynose! Albert Antonucci, owner of Greenwood Park, is also in the studio and talking about hosting Freaktoberfest at his bar and beer garden. Hear from Tim Traynor, the Brand Manager for Founders Brewery. Founders is launching its Breakfast Stout on September 21st, so make sure to try it when it becomes available! Tim also talks about beer and food pairings, as well as the Founders beers at Freaktoberfest. Finally, hear from Matt Polacheck, the man behind all of Shmaltz Brewing’s crazy designs. This episode has been brought to you by GreatBrewers.com. “We wanted to make it a party with a beer festi

This week’s Beer Sessions Radio starts off with a great discussion about canned pilsners. Jimmy Carbone is joined by Chris O’Leary of Brew York, New York and Sean McCain of The Bronx Brewery to talk about some of their favorite American pilsners. How do they stack up against their European counterparts? Later, John Richards phones in to talk about his upcoming film, Beer Hunter the Movie. John shot hours of footage of beer legend Michael Jackson, and is currently editing it into a full-length craft beer movie. Tune in to hear more about Michael Jackson’s life, and how he “saved” beer. HRN’s own Straight From the Source host Clay Gordon drops by the studio to talk about building a chocolate factory, beer and chocolate pairings, and the importance of taste memory. This episode has been brought to you by GreatBrewers.com. “It takes a really talented brewer to make a good pilsner. There’s nothing you can hide in a pilsner.” — Chris O’Leary on Beer Sessions Radio See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy

Jimmy Carbone is back from Belgium Comes to Cooperstown for another episode of Beer Sessions Radio. This week, Jimmy is joined by former co-host Sam Merritt, now of Civilization of Beer. Also in the studio is homebrewer extraordinaire, Chris Cuzme. Chris also is working with Wandering Star to create some unique beers, such as the Mild At Heart. Jackson Landers, author of Eating Aliens, is in the house to talk about his lifelong homebrewing obsession and his experiences eating solely invasive species. Hear the gang talk about trends in American brewing, tasting different malts and hops, as well as incorporating unique spices into beer. Check out some awesome beer pairings for game such as venison and wild pig! This episode has been brought to you by GreatBrewers.com. “I think there are some narrow things going on in the industry… There’s too much IPA, bro. There are going to be too many breweries, too. It’s just too big of an influx.” — Sam Merritt on Beer Sessions Radio “When you find common wisdom that sa

Welcome to the second installment of Beer Sessions Radio at Brewery Ommegang’s Belgium Comes to Cooperstown beer festival! Jimmy Carbone kicks off the episode with some of the folks behind Brewery Ommegang, President Simon Thorpe and Brewmaster Phil Leinhart. Tune in to hear discussions about the anti-fracking movement in Upstate New York, why New York state water is perfect for making beer, and the rapid expansion of Brewery Ommegang. Jimmy checks in with Bill Herlicka of White Birch Brewing to talk about some of White Birch’s new beers, consistent brewing, and how a deal large retailer can completely change a company’s brewing process. Later, Jimmy’s talking with Sean Lawson of Lawson’s Finest Liquids about meeting demand, and collaborating on beers with brewpubs across the country. Jimmy chows down on some of Scott Vaccaro’s roasted pig, and talks about Captain Lawrence Brewing’s new brewery expansion. Finally, Jimmy chats with Tommy Harder of the Blind Tiger Alehouse. Tommy entered the Hop Chef competitio

Today’s episode of Beer Sessions Radio is live from the Belgium Comes to Cooperstown beer festival in Cooperstown, New York. Tune in to get a feel for the atmosphere of the festival, and check it out next year! First up, Jimmy Carbone talks with Michael Saklad, the Eastern Regional Sales Manager for Stone Brewery. Hear about the beers that Stone brought to the festival, and what goes down in the Stone tent in Cooperstown. Next, Jimmy’s chatting with Chad Rich, the owner of a new brew pub in Waterbury, Vermont called Prohibition Pig. Tune in to learn the rich history of Vermont craft beer, and hear about how Hurricane Irene affected the old Alchemist brew pub. Daniel Lanigan, a Massachusetts beer bar pioneer, talks with Jimmy about his introduction to craft beer. Hear about how Daniel started the iconic beer bar in Amherst, The Moan and Dove. He expanded to Northampton with another bar, The Dirty Truth, and finally settled in Boston with his new bar, Lord Hobo. Tune in to hear more antics from Belgium Comes to

Jimmy Carbone returns from the Belgium Comes to Cooperstown Festival for another week of Beer Sessions Radio. Jimmy’s joined by Mike Lovullo, the Specialty Brands Manager from Union Beer, to talk about some of their favorite beers from Cooperstown. Later, resident “hophead” Ed Berestecki of Mugs Ale House joins the conversation, along with Dennis Flynn, of Stone Brewery. Tune in to hear the crew taste and comment on beers such as the Stone 10th Anniversary Ruination, the Stone/Dogfish Head Saison Du BUFF, and the Alchemist/Ninkasi More Brown Than Black IPA. Hear about hops from Down Under, aging kegs, and Norwegian brewing. This episode has been brought to you by GreatBrewers.com. “With aging beer, I like to experiment. And I have to be honest, I don’t think I’ve had anything come out bad.” — Ed Berestecki on Beer Sessions Radio See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How does a microbrewery get on tap at beer bars across New York City? We’re here to find out on this week’s episode of Beer Sessions Radio! Our host Jimmy Carbone is joined by guests from all across the craft beer spectrum. Sarah and Giancarlo Annese are co-founders of BeerUnion.net, and they recently visited all of the Good Beer Seal bars in New York City. Hear about how Sarah and Giancarlo learned a new appreciation for the city through their experience. Ryan Barker, manager of Adobe Blues in Staten Island, is also in the studio talking about the beer on tap at his bar and some of his local favorites. Ed Bevostecki is the owner of Mugs Ale House, and he’s in the house to share his thoughts on contract brewing and beer distribution. Finally, we’ve got Ethan Long and Marcus Burnett of Rockaway Brewing Company sharing two of their very new beers with Jimmy and company. Tune in to hear about how an upstart like Rockaway Brewing can get their beer into bars without a huge distributor. Other topics include the se

What is the overlap between brewing and distilling? We’re here to find out on this week’s episode of Beer Sessions Radio. Our host Jimmy Carbone is joined once again by Jen Schwertman of Blind Tiger, and by a bunch of awesome booze guests. Michael Kinstlick of Coppersea Distillery is in the studio to talk about his recently licensed distillery, as well as the spirit-making process. Hear Michael talk about the progress of the craft spirit movement, and how he believes that home-distilling will one day no longer be associated with illegal moonshine. Matt Barclay and Justin Israelson from Sycamore Bar and Flowershop are also in the house to talk about some of their favorite craft spirits, as well as some of the artisanal liquors in their bar. Gregg Glaser briefly calls in to talk about some of his favorite brewery/distillery combinations, and the gang talks about some of their favorite craft beer from Green Flash, Captain Lawrence, and Firestone Walker! This episode has been brought to you by GreatBrewers.com.

On this week’s Beer Sessions Radio, Jimmy Carbone is talking about beer in the U.K. and in China. Beer writer John Holl is in the studio, talking about the culture of low ABV beers in the U.K. Jeff Cioletti, Editor-In-Chief at Beverage World, is also in the studio to talk about the stigma associated with cask ales across the pond. Patrick Donagher of GetRealPresents.com and Alewife NYC discusses his recent cask festival, and how beer lovers of all ages were enjoying cask beer. Later, Jimmy and company talk with Teddy Gowan of Dr. Beer in Shanghai, China. Teddy talks about beer trends in Shanghai and Beijing, and how the beer scene there resembles that of the United States before the craft brew movement. The studio guests talk about their favorite English and Scottish beers, and why so many beer bars in NYC tend feature macrobrews on tap and leave their lines dirty. This episode has been brought to you by GreatBrewers.com. “I think that in the U.K., there’s more of a sessionable beer culture. You’re finding

On this week’s episode of Beer Sessions Radio, Jimmy Carbone is talking beer books and blogs with a handful of awesome guests. Christian DeBenedetti is in the house, talking about his beer travels for The Great American Ale Trail, as well as his new venture, The Weekly Pint. The Weekly Pint is an e-newsletter that goes out to inform beer-drinkers around the country about amazing craft beer and events. Erica Shea and Stephen Valand from the Brooklyn Brew Shop are in the studio promoting their new book called the Beer Making Book. Hear about some of their wild recipes, including the Peach Cobbler Ale, the Lobster Saison, and the Jalapeño Saison Spicy! Seth Wright of Beer Nation joins the crew to talk about beer on TV, macrobeer and Anthony Bourdain, as well as a little bit of history of alcohol on television. To learn more about all of these wonderful guests, tune in to this week’s Beer Sessions Radio! This episode has been brought to you by GreatBrewers.com. “We focus on flavors more than production. This

On this week’s Beer Sessions Radio, Jimmy Carbone and company are talking about the future of New York State beer, and legislation surrounding beer. Garrett Oliver, Brooklyn Brewery’s brewmaster, is in the studio along with Brian Strumke of Stillwater Artisanal Ales. Also, Dave Katleski and Olivia Cerio from Empire Brewing are in the house, along with Jen Schwertman of Blind Tiger. First, Jimmy asks Garrett and Brian about their beer collaborations and where they draw their inspiration. Later, Dave, who is also the President of the New York State Brewer’s Association, talks about some legislation that will hopefully improve the market for New York beer within the state and beyond. Topics include the excise tax, the Shelton Bros. lawsuit, and brand label registration fees. Finally, tune in to hear about hop and barley production within New York State. This episode has been brought to you by GreatBrewers.com. “I started looking at a brewery as a studio because I was using [recording] studios all over the wor

We’ve got another packed house this week on Beer Sessions Radio. Host Jimmy Carbone is joined by frequent guests Dave Brodrick and Jen Schwertman from Blind Tiger. Also in the studio is David Yarrington, director of brewing operations from Smuttynose. The Shelton Bros. importers are represented by Joel Shelton and BR Royla, and Sebastian Sauer and Peter Essel are here from Germany for Freigeist. Finally, we’ve got Ted Kenny, owner of Top Hops bottle shop in the Lower East Side. Tune in to hear discussions about the state of German beer. Freigeist has been experimenting with all sorts of styles, from Belgian to American, creating something completely unique. David Yarrington talks about his start in the beer industry, as well as the upcoming move for Smuttynose’s brewery. We’ve got call-in questions and inquiries from Twitter, so tune in! This episode has been brought to you by GreatBrewers.com. “There’s a lot of dying out of the breweries in Germany. Germany used to have a lot of breweries, and nowadays th

Welcome to another week of Beer Sessions Radio with your host, Jimmy Carbone. Today, Jimmy’s got some New Jersey craft brewers and beer connoisseurs in the house. Michael Kane from Kane Brewing is in the studio with Kane’s Single Fin and the Head High IPA. Augie Carton and Jesse Ferguson from Carton bring by their 0077XX and Boat Beer for some beer sessions. Os Cruz from NewJerseryCraftBeer.com is also in the studio, while Mike Kivowitz calls in to the show. Finally, John Kleinchester of Beertography.com is in the studio, and talking about taking photos of beer. Everyone is drinking New Jersey craft beer! Tune in to hear about the burgeoning beer scene in Northern New Jersey, as well as some of the upcoming beer events that are being organized by NewJerseyCraftBeer.com. Hear about how Kane and Carton blend styles to create unique beers that cannot be categorized. All this and more on this week’s Beer Sessions Radio! This episode has been brought to you by GreatBrewers.com. “You don’t necessarily have to go

Welcome to another episode of Beer Sessions Radio, hosted by Jimmy Carbone. Tony Forder and Jack Babbin from Ale Street News are here to celebrate the beer magazine’s 20th Anniversary. Tune in to hear about the first few issues of Ale Street News, some of the events they have covered over the years, and the role of homebrewing in the success of their publication. Sam Barbieri of Waterfront Ale House is also in the studio talking about some of the beers on tap at Waterfront and the capacity of California craft brewers. The guys from Ale Street News bring over a biodegradable “Crafty Carton”, an alternative to a growler for bringing craft beer home from the bar. Tune in as everyone tastes some delicious pilsners and IPAs! Thanks to our sponsor, GreatBrewers.com. “This whole beer movement started because of homebrewers. There were so many cookie-cutter beers that tasted the same, and these guys were making beer that tasted great.” — Sam Barbieri on Beer Sessions Radio “Quality has to be the focus, but passion

On this episode of Beer Sessions Radio, Jimmy is joined in the studio by Mark Sljukic of Lagunitas and Brandon Moore of American Beer Distributors. Hear about the Lagunitas expansion and their new brewery in Chicago, as well as some of the craft breweries that work with American Beer. Also in the studio is Lucy Saunders, author of The Best of American Beer and Food. Hear Lucy’s thoughts on beer education, brewery specialties, and the homogenization of lagers in the 1950s. Nina Nazionale of the New York Historical society is also on the show talking about Beer Here, an exhibition about New York beer history. Tune in to learn about New York’s rich history of breweries and home brewing. Everyone’s drinking and eating, discussing beer and food pairings, so tune in and have a beer! This episode has been brought to you by Great Brewers.com. “There’s a real need for standardized education, training palettes, and also helping people to promote beer in the most civilized way, which is to enjoy it at the table and h