Beer Sessions Radio (TM)
707 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago - ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsCelebrated NYC publican Jimmy Carbone hosts a convivial audio ale salon celebrating the world of craft beer. Through discussions with beer industry insiders and knowledgeable beer fans from across the country, Jimmy and his friends explore every aspect of the brewer's craft from grains to pint glass and tasting to toasting. For 10 years and more than 500 episodes, Beer Sessions Radio has witnessed and recorded the craft beer revolution in real time. With each episode, Jimmy continues to follow emerging trends and exciting collaborations that stretch across New York’s five boroughs and around the world.
Our theme song, ""Tonight is the Night"" was written and performed by We're All Just Passing Through whose co-founding member, Travis Johnides, co-hosts the Long Island craft beer podcast The Beer Amigos. Contact Jimmy directly at [email protected]
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An Elevator Pitch on Spent Grain: Why Do YOU Need It?
April 16, 2024 19:53 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBJimmy’s on the road in Cambridge, Massachusetts! He’s at Lamplighter Brewing Co’s special CX Outpost to bring us the first of two episodes on spent grain! Get the lowdown on everything from the importance of freshness, the fundamentals of upcycling grain, and a focus on craft malt. Joining Jimmy is returning guest Tyler Fitzpatrick from Lamplighter to give us some updates on their work with spent grain over the past couple of years. Also on the show is Kyle Fiasconaro from Brewer’s Foods, ...
Live From Mexico: Read Spear, Real Mezcal
April 01, 2024 01:26 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBJimmy is on the horn with Read Spear, President of Origen Imports inc. in Oaxaca, Mexico. Read is a pioneering mezcal importer, and Origen Imports incorporates several brands including Cuentacuentos Agave Spirits. The key to marketing mezcal made using 400 year old traditions is getting out of the way of those traditions. The philosophy behind the Cuentacuentos “Real Mezcal” brand is to cut out as much of the filler between the consumer and the authentic origins of these agave spirits. Tu...
Corn Radio: Mexican Whiskey Made With Ancient Corn
March 22, 2024 17:23 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBJimmy serves up an in-depth episode on the history of mouth watering whiskey from Mexico. Learn about the ancient corn that makes the whiskey so special, live with a suite of experts at the HRN studio in Roberta’s! Joining the discussion today are Clay Risen, NYT contributor and author, who reports on whiskey and other spirits; Zack Wangeman, founder and chef at Sobre Masa and Tortilla Factory, proud corn nerd; and Tiffany Collings, a founder of Las Chingonas Imports, who source fine destil...
NYC Beer Week 2024! Rockaway Brewing Co and Eckhart Beer Co
March 11, 2024 15:25 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBNYC Beer Week 2024 is off with a bang! Live from the scene, Jimmy is at Gun Hill Publick House at Industry City following the Opening Bash event held on Saturday, February 24. This episode is going to include a barrel of useful information on everything from how to make a good lager to how to open a good brewery. Riding along with Jimmy is returning guest Pete Lengyel-Fushimi of Rockaway Brewing Company and Nick Meyer of Eckhart Beer Company, soon to open in Bushwick. Together, they'll try...
Deep Ellum: Awesome Bar Serving the Awesomest Stuff
March 03, 2024 20:27 - 1 hour - 67.8 MBLike a phoenix from the ashes, the legendary Beer Bar, Deep Ellum in Waltham, MA, has been reborn! Just outside of Boston, Jimmy is at Deep Ellum beer bar to chat about the new location and the myth behind the legendary neighborhood establishment. Here to chat with Jimmy are Max Toste, one of the owners of Deep Ellum, and Matt Steinberg, co-founder and head brewer at Exhibit ‘A’ Brewing. The best lagers from Germany, the best cask from England, the best local craft beers. Name it, and the...
Cheers to 700! Master Pairings From Master Cicerones
February 23, 2024 17:13 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MBWe are live from the mothership for episode 700 of BSR! It’s fitting to be in the place where it all started, Roberta’s Pizza, to bring you this jam packed episode of great food and beer pairings for our 700th Beer Session. Experience tantalizing tastings live with Jimmy and friends as they chow down and pour up, straight from the HRN studio in Bushwick. Here to join the celebration are two Master Cicerones and a familiar Beer Acolyte who have carved out their own spaces in the beer world a...
København Part 3! How the Sausage Is Made - Johns Hot Dog Deli
February 19, 2024 17:58 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBWe hope you’re hungry! Jimmy is wrapping up his Copenhagen series by chatting with a pastry chef turned innovative hot dog vendor. John Michael Jensen, or Sausage John, makes a hell of a lot of dogs at Johns Hotdog Deli, and hot sauce too! This is a mouth watering episode jam packed with magical street dogs (including Christmas duck confit sausages), beer collaborations, and Copenhagen’s own hot sauce! Get ready for some spice. Also joining John and Jimmy is Lasse Görlitz, or The Hotdogjud...
København Part 2! A Visit to Friis Holm Chokolade
February 11, 2024 20:11 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBWe’re taking a trip back to Jimmy’s romp through København with our second special ‘on the road’ episode of the year! This week, we’re talking “bean to bar”, as Jimmy visits Friis Holm Chokolade, located on the farm and brewery property of Herslev Bryghus just outside of Copenhagen. There, Jimmy spoke with Mikkel Friis Holm, founder and chocolate maker at Friis Holm, and Nethe Plenge, cookbook author, chocolate lover, and gracious host who introduced Jimmy (chocolate eater!) to many Danish ...
Goats on Goats! Goat Patch Brewing and Billy Goat Hop Farm
February 08, 2024 02:12 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBIn this episode, brewer meets hop farmer to find what they have in common… and it’s a bunch of goats! Jimmy welcomes Averee Dilday and Darren Baze of Goat Patch Brewing Company, along with Audrey Gehlhausen of Billy Goat Hop Farm. Em Hutto has brought along some great new friends from Colorado for Jimmy to session with. Topics of discussion include beer, farming hops, goat yoga, drinking, and more goats! Learn about what it takes to start up a hop farm from scratch and what it’s like for a ...
København Part 1! Saimon Skurichin and BRØL Brewing
January 27, 2024 00:06 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MBCome along with Jimmy on his trip to Copenhagen, Denmark, as he meets with some interesting folks doing some very Danish things with beer and more! On this stop of the journey, Jimmy sits down with Saimon Skurichin, proprietor of BRØL (Broel) Brewing, where surplus bread from bakeries is converted into amazing craft beers “BRØL” means beer + bread, and since 2007 Saimon and his crew have been merging sustainability and innovation to make quality beverages. Every beer they make incorporates ...
Back at the Mothership! 2024 Industry Preview From Roberta’s
January 09, 2024 19:21 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBJimmy is kicking off 2024, the 15th year of BSR, from Roberta’s with a heavy hitting crew! In the hot seats tonight are Brandon Hoy, co-founder and owner of Roberta’s; James Tai, principal of Beer Acolyte Consulting and Gun Hill Publick House; Mike Amidei director of operations at Roberta’s; and Jaime Ojeda, Restaurateur and Brew Pub operator from Chile. What’s hot in New York this year? Roberta’s has been a melting pot and genesis point for food and drink culture since the restaurant opene...
Why Craft Malt Is Sexy! Best Beers of 2023
December 20, 2023 18:07 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBWe’ve made it to our last episode of 2023, and what a year it’s been for beer! Jimmy has assembled another crew of experts on the ground who helped bring him the favorite beers of 2023, and helped prove once and for all that craft malt is sexy! Find out why from this esteemed group including Tod Mott of Tributary Brewing Co Kittery, Maine; Joel Alex of Blue Ox Malthouse of Lisbon Falls, Maine; Tyler Fitzpatrick of Lamplighter Brewing Co. in Cambridge, Mass; and Ian Goering, Account Manager ...
Colorado and New York IPAs: Geoff Wenzel and Dave Thibodeau
December 10, 2023 20:09 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBIt doesn’t get much better than a Colorado-meets-New York show. For this week’s episode, Jimmy is diving into IPAs from two spectacular beer states with a couple special guests. Joining Jimmy are Geoff Wenzel, R&D brewer at Industrial Arts Brewing Co in Beacon, NY, and Dave Thibodeau, president and co-founder of Ska Brewing in Durango, Colorado. Great brewers and great guests, Geoff and Dave have sent Jimmy some awesome beers for a remote, coast-to-coast tasting. Each brewer will introduce ...
Vagabond Shoes Longing to Stray: An NYC Beer Bars Episode
December 03, 2023 22:37 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBBack to Beers! Jimmy has commissioned a convocation of NYC beer bars experts for this very special episode! The point of discussion is Courtney Iseman’s Good Beer Hunting article regarding the scene, and this group of key players from this very special time are here to dive into this retrospective on NYC beer bar history. In the studio tonight are Courtney Iseman, freelance beer writer with Good Beer Hunting; Chris O'leary, editor of Brew York beer blog and newsletter; Jen Maslanka, GM and ...
Four Years of Bowl of ‘Zole: A Mezcal Tasting PARTY!
November 26, 2023 20:57 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBIt’s a very special night at the Roberta’s studio! Jimmy is joined by HRN’s The Speakeasy host Greg Benson to co-pilot this ruckus, rockin’ episode! Also joining them are Danny Mena and Arik Torren, co-founders with Jimmy of Bowl of ‘Zole. The group has assembled in honor of October's Bowl of ‘Zole event, along with the recent announcement of HRN’s new executive director, RJ Bee. But that’s not all! It’s truly a party tonight, including Cameron Holck, Arik’s partner at Lot 001 Brands Import...
Good Beers to You! Learn to Homebrew Day 2023
November 11, 2023 00:59 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBOne of Jimmy’s favorite guests, Julia Herz, is back to talk about the recent Learn to Homebrew Day Celebration! Julia Herz is the Executive Director of the American Homebrewers Association, and has been busy since she last spoke with Jimmy. Having started as a hobbyist before her lauded career in beer, she is still homebrewing today. Held on November 4th, Julia has the lowdown on the Learn to Homebrew Day Celebration. The day is all about fostering community and helping curious homebrewers-...
BEER ON TOUR! Franconia, Czhecia, and Beyond With ICB
October 26, 2023 00:18 - 1 hour - 67.7 MBJoel Shelton is back to take Jimmy and his merry gang on another ICB Tour! Joining the party this week is BR Rolya, BSR MVP and Joel’s partner in crime on Inner Circle Beer Tours; Bob Weyersberg of Transmitter Brewing and ICB co-conspirator; James Tai, advanced cicerone of Beer Acolyte and Gun Hill Publick House, and aspiring attendee of ICB; Pete Lengyel-Fushimi, brewer at Rockaway Brewing Company and ICB special guest; Robin Fowler of Wild East Brewing, Certified LUKR Tapster, and recent F...
How Do You Like Them Apples? I Like ‘Em Scrumpy!
October 15, 2023 20:11 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBWhat in the world is scrumpy cider? Close out Cider Week New York 2023 with a history lesson from Elizabeth Ryan, fermenter, pomologist, cider maker, and NY State Cider Pioneer at Hudson Valley Farmhouse Cider’s Breezy Hill Orchard; and also Fee Doyle, bartender, beertender, cider drinker, beer writer, folk musician, and Beer Witch ambassador. With Cider Week coming to a close, this episode is a great accounting of all things cider: Growing apples, making, selecting, and selling cider, and ...
Smash Burgers and Sake
October 08, 2023 18:27 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBAlways so good to be back at Roberta’s! Joining Jimmy in the studio today are returning guests Shinobu Kato, sake brewer and founder of Kato Sake Works, and Peter Lengyel-Fushimi, beer brewer at Rockaway Brewing. The crew will dive into all things rice, sake, koji, burgers, fermentation, ABV, pairings, and more! What makes what’s in your glass so good? These craftsmen have some unique insight. From Shinobu’s expansion of the sake brewing scene in NYC, to Pete’s advice to producers on what y...
Wild East, Wild Yeast. Brett Taylor and Ted Kenny.
October 02, 2023 20:00 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBBack to Roberta’s! Being in the studio always gives Jimmy a chance to bring in his favorite folks from the NYC beer community. This week he does just that with Brett Taylor, Co Founder and Head Brewer at Wild East Brewing Company, and Ted Kenny, owner of Top Hops Beer Shops. Every brewery is different, and NYC is home to some very special beers. In this episode, learn about the myth behind Wild East, while tasting some great styles beyond the world of hazy IPAs. Easy drinking, very approac...
Cider Week New York With Paige Flori and Scott Ramsey, Pt. 2
September 20, 2023 11:56 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBCider Week New York is closer than ever! Want to be ready for the event before October 6? Check out this special episode featuring Paige Flori of Boutique Wine, Spirits and Cider from Fishkill, NY, and returning guest Scott Ramsey, Executive Director of the New York Cider Association. Get the scoop from these Cider Week veterans on how the changes to the program over the past 12 years have changed the event for the better. Learn about who is at the cutting edge of New York cider. Hear how...
More Cowbell! New England Dairy
September 08, 2023 21:02 - 56 minutes - 51.7 MBTune in for another fun on-site recording with Jimmy at New England Dairy in Boston! Joining him are Allo Gilinsky of Craft Beer Cellar and Trinktisch in Belmont, Mass, and Hilary Walentuk, registered dietitian and senior nutrition specialist, of New England Dairy. On the menu are some familiar themes that BSR has been diving into recently, including cider, dairy, farms, pairings, and more. Learn about the importance of farms and experience some great cheese and cider pairings in this deep...
Cider Week New York With Rachel Freier and Scott Ramsey, Pt. 1
September 01, 2023 16:10 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBCider Week New York is coming up! Want the scoop on quality hard cider and great pairings? Listen in to this special episode featuring Rachel Freier, Cider Week event producer and cheesemonger at large, and a special appearance from Scott Ramsey, Executive Director of the New York Cider Association. Track the journey of Cider Week here, as the event is set to feature more producers and events than ever before. While the Covid-19 pandemic turned Cider Week on its head, Rachel and Scott used ...
Four Hundred Years of Serious Drinking
August 09, 2023 13:26 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBJimmy’s back at Roberta's in Bushwick for an enthralling episode of BSR that intertwines New York's rich history and beer culture. Carlo DeVito, a renowned wine, beers, and spirits writer and editor, joins us to spill on his exciting new book on these very subjects. Get ready to be amazed as Carlo treats us to jaw-dropping New York beer trivia! As the conversation unfolds, Carlo's passion for the craft shines through, and his expertise in the world of libations is evident. From the city's h...
Living the Dream in Littleton, CO
July 31, 2023 22:48 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBThis week Jimmy is joined by some great friends from Colorado for a fun convo. Jason Bell, Founder and Owner of Living the Dream Brewing in Littleton, Colorado, shares his journey and experiences in the beer industry. He is joined by Em Hutto, the founder of beer communications brand RadCraft, proud spokesperson of Living the Dream Brewing, and long time friend of the show! The gang takes some time to reflect on the vibrant lifestyle of the Greater Denver area and discuss the significance ...
The Importance of Good Hospitality With Greg Engert
July 14, 2023 22:29 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MBIn this captivating episode, Jimmy sits down for a one-on-one interview with Greg Engert, the esteemed beverage director at Neighborhood Restaurant Group in DC, NYC, and NOLA. Known for his exceptional hospitality, Greg's ability to create memorable experiences is why people dine out. Despite starting as a "failed academic" pursuing literature in DC, Greg quickly found his passion in the beer world at the iconic Brickskeller, America's first beer bar. Join us as we uncover Greg's remarkable ...
‘How to Taste’ Beer: Mandy Naglich and Em Sauter
July 07, 2023 23:37 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MBLearn about the intricacies of taste from the mouths of the experts themselves! Stepping up to the mics this week on BSR are two esteemed authors and advanced cicerones: Mandy Naglich is a food and beverage journalist, cocktail judge, is certified in several tasting mediums, and is the author of How to Taste; Em Sauter is the founder of and cartoonist for Pints and Panels, an advanced cicerone, author of two books, international beer judge, and co-host of All About Beer podcast. Check out th...
Tasting from the Tank at Bird Dog Cider
June 20, 2023 12:13 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBOn this episode of Beer Sessions Radio, Jimmy road trips to Greenland, NH, to chat with Pete Endres, Cider Maker / Co-Owner of Bird Dog Cider. Tasting right from the tank, they try a handful of Ciders while discussing the storied history of the property. They also touch upon the culture of agriculture in New England, question how the local climate influences cider-making, dissect which apples are best for what uses, and much more. Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit ...
Cider Chronicles: Uniting the Coasts
June 10, 2023 02:17 - 55 minutes - 50.4 MBJimmy and his cider buddies unite the East Coast and West Coast in a flavorful exploration of the craft. Joining the discussion are Ron Sansone, president of the Cider Institute of North America; Dave Carr, owner and cider maker at Raging Cider & Mead Co; and a drop-in by Anthony Lopez, cider maker (and “yeast babysitter”) at Casa De Oro Cider. The gang discuss irresistible cider varieties and styles, bridging the gap between the coasts as cider pioneers. Tune in for a discussion on everyt...
Exploring Beer, Food Pairings, and the World of Cicerones
June 02, 2023 19:38 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBJoin Jimmy LIVE from Industry City with beer acolyte James Tai, an advanced cicerone and national BJCP beer judge, and Shane McNamara, a master cicerone and Global Director for Beer Passion & Beyond Beer Innovation at AB InBev. Explore the world of beer as a career, while reflecting on Memorial Day and reminiscing about this year’s Rib King competition. Tune in now to BSR for an engaging discussion packed with insights from industry experts and mouth watering inspiration. Cheers to the a...
A Niche of a Niche of a Niche: Cask Ale
May 26, 2023 05:27 - 1 hour - 62.2 MBCask is back! Jimmy is joined by Steve Hamburg of Cask Marque Americas; Neil Callaghan, beer director of Brick Store Pub; and Todd DiMatteo, co-owner and head brewer at Good Word Brewing. Together they delve into the world of cask ale for the second time this month, exploring the joys of being on-premise and the niche cask occupies within the craft beer industry. The show also highlights the influence of Cask Marque, an organization dedicated to maintaining the quality of cask ale. Tune in ...
Tenth-Anniversary Edition of the Complete Beer Course
May 20, 2023 00:59 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBJoin Jimmy in a special episode of BSR as he celebrates the tenth-anniversary edition of "The Complete Beer Course." With him is Joshua Bernstein, author of the monolithic book in question, and Andrew Thomas, a professional distiller at Halftone Spirits and “reformed” home brewer. Whether you're a seasoned beer connoisseur or just starting your journey, this episode offers a refreshing look at the evolving beer landscape and the book's content, expert advice, and exploration of trends. Ge...
Time Out Market Boston With Aeronaut and Trillium Brewing
May 14, 2023 21:10 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBEmbark on another exciting on-location adventure with Jimmy in Boston's Time Out Market. Explore a vibrant beer scene with three local guests: Forrest Pettengill from Aeronaut Brewing, Brandon Keating from Trillium Brewing, and Matt Harding, assistant manager of Time Out Market Boston. Discover the market's 15 kitchen concepts, two indoor bars (with an outdoor bar coming soon), and an impressive selection of Boston's finest local beers. Get ready for an adventurous episode filled with the f...
For the Love of CASC: Jimmy at NERAX, Boston
May 08, 2023 00:20 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MBJimmy is back in the field, this time at New England Real Ale eXhibition (NERAX) in Boston! He's joined by Mark Bowers, President of the Cask-conditioned Ale Support Campaign (CASC) / Brewmaster at Aeronaut Brewing Company; Gary Chopourian, Festival Organizer / beer enthusiast; and Jan Williams, Festival Door Manager and Maine beer acquisition / beer enthusiast. Together, they recap the highlights of the event and share their favorite things about cask ale. This event has been going strong ...
Brisket King 2023 Recap: Jerk Brisket and Smoked Spelt
April 28, 2023 22:21 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBJimmy is back in the studio to recap the latest Brisket King with a couple of folks from the event! In the studio we have Misty Banchero, sometimes known as Seattle Butcher's Wife, member of the family-run USDA meat processing facility Mondo & Sons, and Brisket King judge. Joining her is Brisket King competitor and culinary director of Sands Jerk Hut, Darlene Lawrence, to dish on jerk brisket! Plus Jimmy shouts out a special beer he tried at the event: Kent Falls and Hindsight BBQ's coll...
Denver Wrap: Bowl of ‘Zole and Emporium Brewing
April 15, 2023 00:44 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBWhen Emily Hutto of RadCraft beer heard Jimmy was out in Denver to celebrate the Bowl of ‘Zole mezcal and pozole festival, she knew she had to link him up with Sara and Greg Fetzer of Emporium Brewing. The couple paint a picture of the business and beer climate in Denver, and recount the story of their brewery. Later on in the show Jimmy sits down with some of the folks featured at Bowl of ‘Zole to debrief. Joining the conversation is Eduardo Belaunzarán of Wahaka Mezcal; the Tequila Amatit...
Malty Maine: 2023 Craft Malt Conference LIVE
April 07, 2023 20:06 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBWe have made it to the third and final live show from the 2023 Craft Malt Conference! Jimmy wrapped up his first trip to the special conference in Portland, Maine, by chatting with two proprietors of the most important ingredient in beer and whisky: Malt! This week the focus is on Maine and how the state’s agriculture stewards great malt. Jimmy catches up with Joshua Buck of Maine Malthouse and Joel Alex of Blue Ox Craft Malt on the heels of their talk at the conference. Join Jimmy as he de...
The Three Maltsters: 2023 Craft Malt Conference LIVE
March 31, 2023 22:28 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBThis week we have Jimmy’s second road-show from The Craft Malt Conference in Portland, Maine, which was held from March 16 to March 18, 2023. Joining Jimmy this time around are three new friends who are making a splash in the malt world. Jeff Bloem is the Founder and Maltster at Murphy & Rude Malting Co. in Charlottesville, Virginia; Jordan Ullrich is with Epiphany Craft Malt, in Durham, North Carolina; and Joe Hamill represents Red Shed Malting in Alberta, Canada. The Craft Malt Conferenc...
Brewing With Local Malt: 2023 Craft Malt Conference LIVE
March 27, 2023 01:43 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBBooyah! Jimmy made it to Portland, Maine for the long awaited Craft Malt Conference, which met for the first time in person in over 3 years! Of course, Jimmy got the people that make it all happen to dish on all things Craft Malt. This week’s episode is the first in a series of recordings from the event. First up we have Branch Rothschild, the brewhouse manager of Allagash Brewing Company, board member of the Craft Maltsters Guild, and the only brewer interviewed in this series; and Ben Cle...
Thoughtful Beer Writers: Jeff Cioletti and Kate Bernot
March 17, 2023 23:21 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBBSR always strives to shine a light on people moving the Beer World forward. Writers and editors are often the most thoughtful, impactful people in the worlds of beer, spirits, and hospitality, and we have two great ones on the show this week. Joining Jimmy is Jeff Cioletti, author of Imbibing for Introverts, and editor in chief of Craft Spirits Magazine; and Kate Bernot, Missoula, Montana-based reporter on beer, alcohol, and food, and director of the North American Guild of Beer Writers. ...
Live at the Stone’s Throw Cider Supper
March 11, 2023 02:27 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBStop everything you’re doing, it’s a BSR cider episode! Jimmy is in Portsmouth, New Hampshire at The Press Room for the Stone’s Throw Cider Supper - a hyper-local regional cider dinner with Giff Burnap of Butternut Farm; Chef Zac Cardona of The Press Room; Pete Endres of Bird Dog Cider; and Eleanor Leger of Eden Cider Vermont. This event was inspired by a cider dinner Jimmy attended at CiderDays in Franklin County, Mass last fall with Pete, Giff, and Eleanor. Pete made the connection with ...
"Music to Brew By"- Dogfish Head, Forgotten Boardwalk, and Bierwax
March 03, 2023 19:54 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBNYC Beer Week 2023 rocks and rolls on with this week’s beer and music themed episode of BSR, inspired by Brooklyn's favorite Japanese-style beer bar, who have been spinning all week for the festivities! Jimmy is joined by friends Chris Maestro, founder and principal owner of Bierwax BK and Queens; legendary brewer and founder of Dogfish Head Brewery Sam Calagione (and one half of the hip-hop duo Pain Relievaz); and Jamie Queli, founder, owner, and CEO of Forgotten Boardwalk Brewing in Cher...
BK at NYC Beer Week 2023: KCBC, St Agrestis, and Roberta’s
February 25, 2023 02:50 - 57 minutes - 52.2 MBWe are back in the studio at Roberta’s Pizza in Bushwick on the eve of NYC Beer Week 2023! Jimmy is joined by Zack Kinney, co-founder of KCBC brewery in Bushwick, and Louie Catizone, co-owner of St Agrestis distillery in Greenpoint. The gang reminisce on Bushwick’s development into an oasis of food and drink, and what it was like to watch that process blossom from the homey vantage point of Roberta’s. Similarly, NYC Beer Week has grown as local producers and brewers have grown as well. All...
“The I <3 Craft Malt Episode”- Craft Malt Conference 2023 Pre-Show
February 18, 2023 01:46 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBWe’re drawing closer to the Craft Malt Conference 2023! The event is being held in Portland, Maine, from March 16 to March 18, 2023, and Jesse Bussard, Executive Director of the Craft Maltsters Guild, is back with a couple of friends for another Pre-Show! Meet Rob Arnold, President of Advanced Spirits, and author of “The Terroir of Whiskey”; and Mark Sorrells, Professor of Plant Breeding and Genetics at Cornell University, and head of their small grains project. Listen in for Jesse’s brea...
Remember to Refrigerate Your Harvested Yeast: Kidd Squid and übergeek
February 10, 2023 21:01 - 51 minutes - 47 MBThis week, we’re taking a virtual journey to the East End of Long Island! There we’ll meet Amy Zavatto, the Content Director for Southforker Publication; Rory McEvoy, co-owner of Kidd Squid Brewing Company; and Rob Raffa, owner and operator of übergeek Brewing Company. Amy starts the episode by highlighting what’s special about the Sag Harbor community, and how the only thing missing was a great brewery! In comes Kidd Squid, with their charming tasting room where one can enjoy balanced and ...
Beer is Black History: Meet Montclair Brewery
February 04, 2023 02:03 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBCelebrate Black History Month with Montclair Brewery! Meet Denise Ford Sawadogo, co-owner, general manager, MBA, and marketing extraordinaire, and Leo Sawadogo, head-brewer and master distiller, as Jimmy sits down with this power couple to discuss the state of craft beer in the Black community. Jimmy starts the episode by recounting how he was connected with Leo and Denise by Manny Calderon, who aimed to bring Black-owned beers into the New York City market and beyond. Leo spins the yarn of...
Bowl of ‘Zole: Celebrating the Spirit of Agave
January 28, 2023 04:11 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBSeason 14 rolls on with a spirited episode on Bowl of ‘Zole fest! Jimmy is one-on-one with Arik Greenleaf Torren, AKA the Cater Waiter-turned-Hospitality Maestro, for a chat about mezcal, bartending, and having a good cocktail. Listen in to this deep dive on Arik’s journey through the hospitality industry as he recalls the experiences that brought him to Jimmy, and how they helped get Bowl of ‘Zole off the ground. Plus, get a crash course on Mexico’s history with the agave plant, known for ...
“We’ve Reached a New Level”: 10 Years of the Craft Maltsters Guild
January 21, 2023 00:49 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MBIt looks like 2023 is going to be another big year for Craft Malt! The Craft Malt Conference is back in Portland, Maine, from March 16 to March 18, 2023. Preview the great lineup of speakers and other participants right here. Joining Jimmy today is Jesse Bussard, Executive Director of the Craft Maltsters Guild; Hillary Barile of Rabbit Hill Farms and Malthouse, and member of the Board of Directors for the Craft Maltsters Guild; Joshua Buck, one of the owners of the Maine Malt House; Sean T...
The Drinks Capital of Brooklyn With Barrow’s, Gun Hill, and Fort Hamilton
January 15, 2023 22:44 - 58 minutes - 54 MBWelcome back to BSR! Jimmy is hitting the ground running with season 14, on location at the ‘drinks capital of Brooklyn’ - Industry City. Jimmy hangs out with a group of drinks producers, including Josh Morton of Barrow’s Intense Ginger liqueur; James Tai, advanced cicerone; Dave Lopez of Gun Hill Brewing Co and Gun Hill Publick House; and Alex Clark and Amy Grindeland of Fort Hamilton Distillery. Why is Industry City the drinks capital of Brooklyn? Learn the history of this special spot, i...
Veggie Haggis and Christmas Ales: The BSR Holiday Show
December 19, 2022 00:57 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBRejoice and be merry! It’s the 2022 BSR Holiday Show! Join Jimmy to celebrate with some of his favorite beer people: Joel Shelton, former Shelton Brother and current big honcho at Inner Circle Beer Tours; BR Rolya, consulting pro at Beer Bier Biere; Kevin Brooks, owner, producer, and more at Oasthouse Creative; and Chris DeCicco, head of the beer program at DeCicco & Sons. Catch up with the Shelton Bros alum (plus Chris!) as they recount the special places they helped to put on the Americ...