Fermented Adventure The Podcast

This episode features Gregg "Boog" Williams of Boogs Best LLC. Gregg has become known as "The Lamp Guy".  His new endeavor started after finishing off a bottle at the Twisted Tale in Philadelphia, PA.  A few weeks later he made his first lamp out of an empty bourbon bottle.  This quickly spread into another bottle and even pendant lighting.  Today Boogs Best Llc is producing really amazing keepsakes and conversation pieces.  He takes used barrels and makes cabinets out of them.  Breaking down the barrels he is creating wall hooks and display shelves.  He even is making cigar holders.  Gregg's passion of bourbon and whiskey is touching lives and building long-lasting relationships.   Listen as he shares some of the experiences that he has enjoyed on his fermented adventure.   Facebook Highlights from our discussion: The Twisted Tale Art In The Age Greg Metze Old Elk Freddie Johnson Tahoe Blue Vodka Pops McCann Whiskey Jim Beam Denny Potter Maker's Mark Bar

This episode features Chad Kimmel of Grand illusion Hard Cider. The name Grand Illusion Hard Cider was inspired by magic. Slight of hand if you will.  The inspiration for this cider comes from the tasting rooms that you find at breweries. Originally conceived to be a tasting room for wine, Chad made a serendipitous pivot into cider and opened his own vision for what a craft American cidery should be.  He draws his inspiration from his own experiences and and the ciders that he has tried.  Putting his own spin on the flavor profile.  Grand Illusion opened its doors on February 2018 and has quickly become an anchor attraction in downtown Carlisle, PA.      26 W High St, Carlisle, PA 17013 - (717) 462-4716 - www.grandillusioncider.com - Facebook Highlights from our discussion: Wyndridge Cider Co. Run It Like a Rock Star Tired Hands Brewery PA Libations Stone & Key Cellars Upper Reach Meadery Kingview Mead Pour The Core Kyle Purnell Harrisburg Area Community Colleg

This episode features John Kowchak and Petra Manchina of Original 13 Ciderworks. John's Grandfather Charles Steckel worked in apple orchards and learned how to make hard cider.  John's journey began as a home brewer of beer.  On a fateful day he had a conversation with his grandfather who shared with him that he made hard cider in his basement.  John pays tribute to has grandfather with the Sir Charles line.  John saw opening a cidery in Philadelphia as a continuation of his families entrepreneurial roots.  In 2013 Original 13 was born and at the time there were no cideries in Philadelphia.  In 2017 they opened the doors.  In this episode John and Petra share their take and vision on the cider and mead that they are creating.  The cocktail program, tasting room and restaurant.  They are producing some incredible and complex cider.  Full of flavor, character and some wonderful surprises. 1526 N American St, Philadelphia, PA 19122 - (215) 765-7000 - www.ori

This episode features Patrick Coyne, John Riley and James Baker of Punch Buggy Brewing Company. This brewery finds its origins as many breweries do.  The foundation of home brewing, making beer and sharing it with friends.  The idea was born out of a slightly different path.  Attending beer festivals and becoming interested and excited by beer.  Well, once you attend a beer festival you must try home brewing.  Of course the first beers are hit and miss.  But, eventually you begin to dial in the recipes and procedures.  Punch Buggy is thriving because of the "not going to quit" attitude of its founders.  They just about ran out of beer on their opening weekend.  They realized they needed larger and more productive equipment.  They collaborated and learned from other local breweries in the region.  They have experienced growing pains.  Now, every beer that they make is better than the last.  Their beers have character, flavor and complex notes. &n

This episode features Melissa and Kyle Reed of 5:dirty. Melissa has a love for dirty martinis.  For her and her mom Maria, it's their everyday go to cocktail.  The search was on to make the perfect dirty martini.  Kyle and Melissa's reputation grew and their friends and family would encourage them to bring their dirty martini concoctions every time that they would come over.  By batching the martini it would allow them more time to spend with their guests.  The idea came to them... wouldn't it be great if we could actually bottle this so everyone could have it?  5:dirty has become a hit.  They make 2 versions, the Dab of Dirty and the Double Dirty.  Pick up a bottle or two, pour yourself a martini and enjoy the episode. www.5dirty.com - Facebook Highlights from our discussion: 717 south restaurant Premier Innovations Group The Gypsy Saloon Fox 29 Jennaphr Frederick Sex and the City Spring Mill Cafe Little Water Distillery More Than the Curve Leonard Mountain Big Spring

This episode features Aaron Risser of Fetish Brewing Company.   Fetish can trace it's roots to a backyard creation, flourishing into what it is today.  In 2005, Aaron brewed his first beer, which was most likely a dark pumpkin ale.  Like many he brewed for the experience and to give his beer away to other people.  It evolved into a monthly brew session which led to a lot of happy beer drinkers and meeting his partners.  He learned from the professionals at Weyerbacher Brewing Company on how to grow and scale his home brewing fetish.  Today, Aaron brews what he likes to drink.  He has a background in fine arts and graphic design.  This experience finds its way into the flavors and complexities of the beers that he creates.  Fetish sources fresh ingredients from the farmland that surrounds the brewery.  It's some of the best farmland in the world.  He even grows the ghost peppers for the ghost pepper stout.  Fetish opened on January 24, 2021.  Thi

We welcome back Jason Fogg of Pops McCann Whiskey.  There are now 4 new expressions of Pops McCann Whiskey to tell the story.  I got to sit down with Jason and we talked about family and heritage.  Each individual bottle represents an adventure.  He weaves the heritage of his family and the Irish immigration story into the whiskey that is put into the bottle.  It has been a spiritual and educational journey to get to where Pops is today.  Jason proudly says "Bet on Pops".  Take the tour with us as we taste each whiskey.  Become part of the "Pops Gang" yourself.     www.popsmccannwhiskey.com - Facebook -  jason@popsmccannwhiskey.com  Highlights from our discussion: Wild Bill Guarnere Jacquin's Kevin McCloskey Band of Brothers Good Intent Cider Civil War Cider

This episode features Ray and Sage Disch of Sourland Mountain Spirits.  "Be a maker, not a taker." We truly had a fantastic time sitting down with Ray and Sage.  Back in the early 90's Ray was inspired by a story that he heard on the radio about a husband and wife who worked as commodity traders in Chicago.  They left their high paying jobs to open a craft brewery in Chi-town.  Leading the charge and laying the groundwork, Ray helped to sponsor legislation to help to change the laws for New Jersey breweries.   In 1995 Triumph Brewing Company introduced craft beer to the masses in Princeton, NJ.  Fast forward to 2015 Ray along with his wife Erica made the decision to open a craft distillery in their hometown of Hopewell.  It is a family affair at their farm distillery.  What you hear is that Ray brings people together.  He builds teams and develops an environment of creativity and excellence.  He shares the fascinating journey to create their award winning

This episode features Steve Bashore of George Washington's Mount Vernon Distillery.  "The best whiskeys we've made have yet to be bottled  ." Steve has worked in the museum field for over 30 years and is a miller by trade.  Add to that resume being the head distillery at a place where he keeps history alive.  Being a distiller using 18th century equipment isn't easy.  He is a problem solver and he has learned to adapt with the equipment that he has.  Steve joined Mount Vernon in 2007 as head of the department of historical trades where he oversees the living history element.  Steve was there when the first barrel was filled in 2007.  With the help of some incredible people the distillery is now producing some much coveted spirits.  His stories, experiences and knowledge are fascinating.   Steve's focus on education, pride and the connection to history keeps the spirit of George Washington thriving.   5514 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy, Alexandria, VA 223

In this episode we sit down with Emily Lader of Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits.  Emily is back with us on the podcast.  We discuss the impact Covid has had on the Philadelphia restaurant and bar scene.  We talk about how people are enjoying their spirits at home and that Tequila sales are up.  We have the pleasure of tasting and reviewing Jefferson's Bourbon.  We thoroughly enjoyed the Manhattan ready to drink cocktail, Jefferson's small batch, Jefferson's Reserve and Jefferson's Ocean.   All four of these were excellent pours.  Unique in nose, flavor and character.     Highlights from our discussion: Bushmills The Martinez Cocktail Manhattan Cocktail Thomas Jefferson Whiskey Whiskey Rebellion Philadephia Whiskey Society Black Hog BBQ Jane Bowie Maker's Mark Manchester United Chivas Manatawny Still Works Varga Bar

This episode features Kathy Ganser of Devil's Creek Brewery.  "Wouldn't it be cool to start a brewery?" The seed was planted in 2015, Kathy and Anthony decided to open a brewery.  Kathy went for it and dove right in.  Doing site planning and drawing from her background in graphic design, she made the branding come alive.  The name pays homage to a Jersey Devil sighting in Collingswood.  At the creek right behind where the brewery sits.  Like many breweries Anthony and Kathy began as home brewers.  Early on Anthony was winning awards for his home craft beer.  They put their heart and soul into building out the local neighborhood place.  Today Kathy is creating recipes that are winning awards in national competitions.  The beers are strong in flavor and character.  This women owned brewery is doing Collingswood proud and has quickly become a hot spot for the community. 1 Powell Ln, Collingswood, NJ 08108 - (856) 425-2520 - www.devilscreekbrewery.com -

This episode features Bill Mathias of Old Republic Distillery.  "We distill for flavor baby... It's all about the flavor."    The distillery started with a passion.  Bill's grandfather and great grandfather made home made wine.  They made dandelion and watermelon rind wine.  They made alcohol from what was readily available.  Bill was curious about how they made what they did.  At 18 Bill brewed his first beer and learned all about fermentation.  He runs three stills.  He's making the mash and fermenting to put out some exceptional and flavorful spirits.  Take a listen and let us know what you think.  330 Town Center Dr York, PA 17408 - 717-870-1792 - www.drinkord.com - Facebook Highlights from our discussion: Old Republic Distillery Tavern - Ephrata Jack Daniels Mojito Recipe Explore York Keystone Craft Spirits Trail Grappa Dickey's Barbecue Allegro Winery Troegs Beer

This episode features Bill Cox of Pine Tavern Distillery.  Bill and his family love to go camping for their vacations.  They pack up the campers and check out places on the East Coast.  On one of their trips they visited Copper Fox Distillery in Sperryville, Virginia.  Later they pondered, "Why is there nothing like this in NJ?"  Taking the next steps they met with now defunct Cooper River Distillers in Camden, NJ.   This gave them the information and structure that they needed to get started.  Cooper River helped them put things together.  New Jersey is a "Right to Farm" State and they determined that the families farm was the perfect setting to get their distillery dreams going.  Already growing corn on the land it was perfect.  On February 3, 2016 they fired up the still and began to distill their Muddy Run Corn Moonshine.  Now the 8th oldest distillery in NJ they continue to grow and expand.  This camping trip inspired distillery is producin

This is our "Date Day" Chronicle episode of The Date Night Chronicles.  We discuss our trip to Baltimore where we check out some new places and grab a limited release or two.  This episode we get into Ship Bottom Brewery's Mexican Stout. Highlights from our discussion: Ship Bottom Brewery Linvilla Orchards Old Line Spirits Brewsquits Barley Wine L.P. Steamers Guiness Open Gate Brewery Bulleit Bourbon Diamondback Brewing Co.

This episode features Cheyne Geverd and Fiona Palumbo of Fraktured Sauce.  Cheyne characterizes the start Fractured as a mid life crisis event.  Cheyne's father determined that he couldn't taste food anymore and they started growing hot peppers in the backyard.  Spicy food stuck with the family.  Fiona grew up in Brazil where her father would bring home hot peppers local to the area and she would make her own hot sauces.  Cheyne and Fiona met on an organic farm and today they combine their passion, family traditions and love of the spicy to make some tasty hot sauces.   These are all natural hot sauces containing no gums or thickeners.   Goshenhoppen Run Farm - 1151 Faust Road, Perkiomenville, Pennsylvania 18074 - (215) 486-4038 - www.goshrun.farm - Facebook Highlights from our discussion: Fraktur Fiery Food Show Steve Seabury - High River Sauces Moqueca RADS Hot Sauce Brewscuits Tabasco Pipicha Hot Ones Varga Bar

This episode features Natasha Vitale of Tadmore Distilling Co.  "This is passion and the passion gets you through the hard times".  It started with a discovery of bourbon and loving bourbon.  Steve and Tasha were high school sweethearts.  They continue to do everything together.  They took a trip to a liquor store.  The bottle of Woodford Reserve spoke to them and they have been hooked ever since.  In 2016 they visited Kentucky and experienced the Bourbon Trail.  Woodford and Makers Mark inspired them to start and open a distillery of their own.  Today they are part of the story in the rebirth of Salem, NJ.         90 W Broadway, Salem, NJ 08079 - (856) 485-0750 - www.tadmoredistilling.com - Facebook Highlights from our discussion: Salem , NJ Mason Dixon Line East Coast Barrels Jim Beam Bicardi Atlantic Sweetner Rabbit Hill Farms Jimmy Red Corn Makers Mark Kentucky Bourbon Trail Woodford Reserve

This is the pre Halloween episode of The Date Night Chronicles.  We discuss our halloween memories and what's going on with Halloween 2020.  This episode we have the pleasure of sharing and reviewing Levante Brewing Company's Revibe Sparkling Seltzer. Highlights from our discussion: Levante Brewing Company Revibe Sparkling Seltzer Old Republic Distillery York, PA Tadmore Distilling Salam, NJ Franks Soda West Chester, PA Hotel Chocolat Snickers Bar 3 musketeers Bar Reese's Peanut Butter Cups Rice Krispies Treats Hershey's Chocolate Bar

This is the first installment of The Date Night Chronicles.  We share our date night with you and tell you a little about our story on how Fermented Adventure got started.  This is our first opportunity to do a review.  This episode we have the pleasure of sharing Newground Hard Dutch Lattes. Highlights from our discussion: Newground Hard Dutch Latte Palmer Distilling Manayunk  Hook and Flask Still Works

This episode features Mark Farrell and Devin Flickinger of Hook and Flask Still Works.  2 friends with a 15 year relationship decided to open a distillery.  Devin was home brewing beer and making wine before entering into the world of distilling.  They took off doing market research by visiting other distilleries, asking a lot of questions, taking classes and shadowing other distillers.  The result is a fire themed establishment that pays homage and honors their roots.  They are refining their craft one bottle at a time.  Creating a delicious mix of cocktails, food and fun.  We discuss their growth during cover and the development of their brown spirits program. 137 N Hanover St, Carlisle, PA 17013 - (717) 601-2770 - www.hookandflaskstillworks.com - Facebook Highlights from our discussion: Grand Illusion Hard Cider Five Saints Distilling Fireball Brewscuits Deer Creek Malthouse Adirondack Barrel Cooperage Big Hill Cider Works Sunday's Mill Company Black Button Distillin

This episode features Amanda Boroughs and Kachnetha Bennett of Tenth Ward Distilling Company.  In 2015 Monica Pearce took all of the money that she had and opened a distillery.  The next step was to open up a cocktail lounge and tasting room.  There is also an event space that is perfect for weddings and celebrations.  At Tenth Ward there is a purpose, a plan and a mission.  They don't just do ordinary.  They put their own creative stamp on their creations.  Thinking out every last detail.  What they create are some of the finest spirits which are the base for the amazing cocktails that they produce.  This women owned distillery has a dedicated team that is committed to making craft spirits that are unusual, unconventional and sensational.  Amanda and Kachentha take us behind the scenes and behind the bar and we get to learn what makes it all come together. 55 E Patrick Street, Frederick, MD 21701 - 301-360-5888 - www.tenthwarddistilling.com - Facebook Hi