Beer Sessions Radio (tm)

This week on Beer Sessions, Jimmy & Ray are joined by Joe Carrol & George Vitray of Spuyten Duyvil and Sean McCain of Victory Brewing Company. The guys discuss topics such as the rising trend of cask ales and sour beers, the Craft Brewers Conference, and the tragedy in Japan as it relates to breweries. Tune in for another healthy dose of the best weekly beer show on the planet. Beer Sessions Radio (TM) is brought to you by GreatBrewers.com – the best beer resource on the net. See 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, Jimmy & the guys pregame for the 2011 Craft Brewers’s Conference. The studio is packed with guests and the show is jam packed with beer goodness. Hear from Paul Gatza, Director of the Brewer’s Association, Mark Szmadai of Chelsea Brewing Co, Mary Izett of Ale Street News, the guys from Get Real NY and the Stone Brewing Company team. This episode was sponsored by www.GreatBrewers.com, the ultimate beer resource on the internet. See 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, Jimmy & Ray host a loosely themed “Mardi Gras” show. Ray talks a bit about the Mardi Gras festivities in New Orleans and what made him open a bar down there and explains why craft beer and Mardi Gras are not a match made in heaven. Later on the show, Shane Welch and Jeff Gorlechen from Sixpoint Craft Ales stop by to preview the upcoming Beer For Beasts event. The Barrier Brewing Company guys also stopped by to explain why their garage brewery in Long Island isn’t so different from the big guys. This episode was sponsored by GreatBrewers.com = the #1 beer site on the internet. See 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 (TM) sees Jimmy, Ray & Sam finally getting a chance to talk to Ed Berestecki of Mugs Ale House. Ed recalls the days when Ray was applying to bar tend at his bar and the guys discuss how things have changed in the meantime. Later on the show, the focus is shifted to homemade cider. Tune in and learn the nuts and bolts from Joy Doumis & Jeremy Hammond and find out how you too can learn how to make cider from home. Beer Sessions Radio (TM) is 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.

This week on Beer Sessions Radio (TM) Jimmy & Ray are joined by regulars Dave Brodrick & Jen Schwertman of Blind Tiger and special guest Bill Herlicka of White Birch Brewing. They discuss everything from spontaneous fermentation to bottle conditioned beer as they taste some of Bill’s best beers on-air. Tune in for their weekly favorite beer lists and find out more about White Birch Brewing and the unique projects they have embarked on. This episode was sponsored by www.GreatBrewers.com – the # resource for beer online. See 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 (TM), it’s a packed house as Jimmy & Ray are joined by a room full of the most important people in beer! Brooklyn Home Brew, Sycamore, Valley Malt, Time Out New York, Sixpoint Craft Ales and Chelsea Brewing Company are all in the house to talk about beer trends, collaborations, local ingredients and malting. Tune in for a very special episode and hear every guest’s beer pick of the week! This episode was sponsored by GreatBrewers.com. For more information visit www.greatbrewers.com. Andrea and Christian Stanley of Valley MaltSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On a very special milestone episode, Jimmy Carbone, Ray Deter and Beer Sessions Radio (TM) regular Dave Brodrick celebrate in style with some excellent guests. They are joined by Shaun Hill of Hill Farmstead Brewing, Joe Lipa of Merchant du Vin & Robert Hodson of Union Beer. Together they explore the traditions of Sam Smith Beer, the brilliance of Union Beer and the life of small batch brewing in Vermont. Tune in and learn more about open fermenters, what happens if there’s a female heir to the Smith throne and what makes fresh Orval beer so damn good. Beer Sessions Radio (TM) is brought to you by GreatBrewers.com Photo: Hill Farmstead BrewerySee 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 (TM), official Beer Sessions Sommelier Sam Merritt is pouring the beers and boy are there many. Jimmy, Ray & Sam are joined by the folks at BeerGoggin.com and Bill Herlicka of White Birch Brewing. They talk about the use of fruit in Belgian style beers, nano breweries, cask aged beer and Super Bowl pairings. Tune in and learn some dirty latin, find out what inspired the guys to get into beer in the first place, and witness Ray Deter unknowingly enjoy a barrel aged beer on air! This episode was sponsored by GreatBrewers.com – the #1 beer site on the internet. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today on Beer Sessions Jimmy sits down with Dave Brodrick, Jen Schwertman, and experimental home brewer Brett Thompson to discuss the tastes, fads, and possibilities of infused beers. Home brewer Brett Thompson plays with bourbon barrels, hops, and vanilla flavors to bring his beers to the next level. The team discusses the ins and outs of such methods and their geographical movements of such techniques from the west coast to the east. See 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, the guys focus on beer culture and breweries in Philadelphia. The show starts with an exclusive interview between Ray Deter and Bill Covaleski of Victory Brewing Company. Later on, Jimmy & Ray are joined by Curt Decker of Nodding Head Brewery and Tom Kehoe of Yards Brewing Company. The guys chat about East Coast (specifically, Pennsylvania) styles of beer, and the craft beer week in Philly. Tune in to hear some great stories on the mythical Tom Peters, and learn more about how cultivating your home markets can help expand your reach. This episode was sponsored by GreatBrewers.com – the #1 beer website on the internet. Restaurant & bar at Victory Brewing CompanySee 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 Jimmy, Ray and company focus entirely on Belgian Beer. They are joined, as always, by an esteemed panel of guests including Wendy Littlefield of Vanberg and Dewulf and Tony Forder of Ale Street News. The gang discusses everything about beer made in Belgium, including brewing techniques, the tradition of bottling and how Americans found inspiration in the old methods of the Belgians. Tune in and learn about everything from the lack of drafts in Belgium to the food and drink making traditions of monks and nuns. This episode was sponsored by GreatBrewers.com – the #1 beer site on the internet! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Happy New Beers! Jimmy & Ray are back and stronger than ever on a vibrant and fun episode of Beer Sessions Radio (TM). The guys are joined by Dan McLaughin of The Pony Bar and Jen Schwertman & Dave Brodrick of Blind Tiger. Official Beer Sessions Radio Beer Sommelier Sam Merrit also joins the show. The gang discusses how draft lines affect the quality of beer, Dave’s near death experience, the notion of bad beer pairings & hipster angst against craft beer. Tune in and learn the REAL story of how Blue Moon came to be. This episode was sponsored by GreatBrewers.com – the best beer site on the internet. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tune into this week’s edition of Beer Sessions as Jimmy & Ray close 2010 with a bang. They are joined by a great group of guests in studio including Kim Reimann of Grapehops Tours, BR Royla of Shelton Brothers Imports, Will Cass of Tuatara and Hagan Blount of I Taste Your Beer. The group discusses their take on glassware for craft beers, beer aging properties, New Zealand beer culture and how tourism can help a cities beer scene. This episode was sponsored by GreatBrewers.com: the #1 beer website on the internet. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It’s a Winter Holiday Beer special on Beer Sessions Radio(tm) this week! Jimmy & Ray are joined by Sam Merritt, the official Beer Sessions Radio Sommelier, Tommy Ortega, Paul Kermizian & Ben Wood. The guys enjoy a great selection of winter beers and have a lively conversation on everything from craft beer in New Jersey to alleged make-out sessions with Carol Stoudt! Tune in and learn what beer to give wine lovers for the holiday and why even the smartest guys in the room can fail sometimes. This episode was sponsored by GreatBrewers.com – the best beer website on the internet. See 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 tune in as Jimmy & Ray are joined by three very lively personalities in the studio. Warren Monteiro, known to some as the beer sensai, discusses some of the trends he’s seeing in craft beer and John Holl explains what made him write a book about beer in Indiana! Later on the show, Jeremy Cowan of Shmaltz Brewing Company joins the conversation as everybody in studio comments on big industrial beers, athe Burger King beer bar, and growlers at Duane Reade. This episode was sponsored by GreatBrewers.com the best beer site on the internet. See 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, Jimmy & Ray are joined by the guys from Dieu du Ciel! They discuss beer culture in Canada, traditional pairings and the growing trend of microbreweries and craft beer. The guys also share stories of poutine, Expo 67 Montreal & harsh laws that forces some bars to close at 2:00AM. This episode, as always, was graciously sponsored by GreatBrewers.com, the best and most comprehensive beer site on the internet. See 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 Jimmy and Ray sit down with some new players in the wide world of Beer Media. First Will Stephens, creator of the blog Wandering Foodie and writer at Huffington Post, discusses his new ideas for a beer website and how he got in the blogosphere. Next Hagan Blount, creator of Beer Menu.com (an interactive list of beer menus and draught lists that has taken off in popularity as of late) discusses the inspiration and impetus for his new site. Bartender Jen Schwertman weighs in on NYC bar tipping habits, and Kelly Taylor & Sonya Giaccobe of Kelso Brewing Company talk about local beer and the evolution of the craft beer scene. Great Brewers.com: a favorite source for beer information and education and one of the internet’s most popular beer destinations. Kelly & Sonya of KelsoSee 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 an unprecedented combination of Jimmy, Sam, and Ray had a fascinating discussion with Matthias Trum and Matthias Neidhart of Aecht Schlenkerla about German beer. Don’t miss this chance to learn about how beer fits into German culture (perhaps a bit better than in America), how the German Purity Law limits or inspires German brewers, and the 6 generation, 500+ year tradition of Aecht Schlenkerla and “smoked” brewing. This episode was sponsored by Great Brewers.com: a favorite source for beer information and education and one of the internet’s most popular beer destinations. See 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 Jimmy and Ray hosted two very talented beer makers with very different backgrounds. New Jersey’s Dave Hoffman of Climax Brewing Company came by to describe how he literally hand forged his brewery from steel and old English brewing tubs. Next learn from Dougal Gunn Sharp how he and Neil Innis Sharp perfected the process of barrel aging Scottish beer, used hops grown within 100 miles, and createdr a dark, sweet flavor that is unmatchable. This episode was sponsored by Great Brewers.com See 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 Jimmy and Ray sit down with veteran NYC bartender and beer geek Jen Schwertman, plus her fellow Blind Tiger associate Dave Brodrick, to talk about beer and American beer trends. The gang discuss the very healthy beer movement in Vermont and what it means to live there, plus what makes a good bartender good and why it helps to love where you bartend. All this plus tips on gluten free beer and a salute to well-balanced beer making. This episode was sponsored by Great Brewers.com: a favorite source for beer information and education and one of the internet’s most popular beer destinations. Photo: Blind Tiger Ale HouseSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.