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Craft beer enthusiasts, Dan Holway and Tom Simpson, love beer and are very good at getting their hands on highly coveted bottles and cans from some of America's best breweries. Join them on a ride that will cover current events in the craft beer industry and tips and tricks on how you can get better beer without having to travel too far from home.
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In this episode, Tom and Dan go to Madison, New Jersey - home of New Jersey's newest brewery - Rosecourt Brewery. There they talk to Logan and Angela - the sole owners of the brewery. We talk about their story - how these high school sweethearts made the jump to open their own brewery in their hometown. Logan walks us through his career in beer which includes brewery school in Belgium, making the jump to the craft beer world in California, and the decision to come back home to New Jersey to continue his beer journey. Angela talks about her career - very different from Logan's - but how her work experiences can help create a welcoming atmosphere for patrons of the brewery. We talk about the look and feel of the brewery which actually include a bit of Tom's handywork. Of course, we talk about the beers available for opening weekend but also the way you can have them served - a detail that they think matters a lot to people who visit Rosecourt. Tune in and hear more about why you should visit the brewery not only for its grand opening this weekend but also any time you are in the area or want to make the trip up to check it out yourselves.
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In this episode, Dan travels to Oakflower a week ahead of the Juneteenth holiday. He talks to Mike of rosay_suds and bipoc_suds on Instagram as he talks about his second annual beer share at Oakflower for the holiday. They discuss inclusiveness in the craft beer community, what it means to be an ally and the charity aspect of the event. He also talks about Order Number 3 - an IPA recipe from Oakflower that breweries will be brewing and donating money for Juneteenth starting with NJ Beer Co this weekend. Mike talks about the event - how you can get tickets, why it's more than just a beer share, and how beer nerds near and far can become allies.
Also in this episode - we talk about local releases from some of your favorite breweries and anniversaries from Tin Barn, Heavy Reel, and Grimm.
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In this episode Dan travels to Chatham, New Jersey ahead of Twin Elephant's 10th Anniversary. He talks to Tim and Cindy about the vibe in the brewery, the Twin Elephant Herd, and their anniversary releases.
They talk about their lager collaboration with The Seed and Tonewood, their DIPA release with Messorem and Widowmaker, their TIPA with Troon and Test, their West Coast IPA with Carbon Copy and Hidden River and their stout collaboration with Rose Court. They also talk about the swag, music, and food for the anniversary as well as the why they have lent their help to new breweries over the years
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Part 2 of Alternate Ending Derby Day.
Here we have brewery interviews:
Eric from Benchtop talks about his relationship with AE, why he came up from Virginia to go to Alternate Ending for the Brewer's Derby. Mike from Erratic joins to talk about how much he learned brewing at Benchtop almost 10 years ago.
Bobby from KCBC talks about his relationship with AE, their collaboration with Marvel and Daredevil, and lager appreciation month where if you stop by KCBC on certain days, you can shotgun a lager for free.
Rich and Scott from Tin Barn talk about collab month and the different beers that they made and Kenny from Lost Tavern looks ahead to Hops 4 Hope in September.
Colin from Oakflower and Zach from Marlowe talk about Untappd ratings and how they effect breweries plus both of them share food news - one good and one bad.
Mike from Future Self Brewing talks about his beers, his time at Other Hald, his long friendship with Scott from AE, and the future plans for Future Self.
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In this episode, Dan visits Alternate Ending during Derby Day. He talks to Scott, Jose, and Justin about the event - the breweries attending, the charity aspect, and why it's an event that's special to them. Steve from Alternate Ending talks about their new Star Wars beer and brewery happenings surrounding May the 4th.
In BIG news, Scott announces the new head brewer at Alternate Ending and it's name you may be very familiar with. It's made public for the first time on this podcast!
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In this episode, Dan travels to High Bridge, New Jersey - home of Esker Hart Artisan Ales. He talks to Bobby and the Esker Hart crew ahead of their second anniversary. Dan reminisces to his first Esker Hart beers and Bobby talks about the expanded Esker Hart family. We talk about the shared love for stouts and barleywines and Bobby reveals some of the beers that will be available for the anniversary - including several collabs that would excite beer nerds from anywhere in the country.
Later in this episode, Dan talks to Chase from Top Beer Drops as he runs down the top 10 new beers of the past week according to Untappd ratings. Dan also talks about the new releases locally that caught his eye and a busy weekend in the NJ beer scene between the Esker Hart anniversary, Alternate Ending's Brewer's Derby, and NJ Beer Co's big double release on Sunday.
Lastly, Dan talks about the news that Angry Chair is up for sale.
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In this episode, Dan makes the drive down to Atlantic City to visit The Seed ahead of Allagash's Saison Day. Jared from Allagash talks about the origins of Saison Day and why The Seed got the honor of hosting this year. Sean and Amanda talk about the four saison collabs with Allagash that they will be pouring for the event. We talk about everything from their love of saison, to being open for five years, to what kinds of beers would be drank by the populations of Tolkien's Middle Earth.
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In this episode, Dan makes the drive up to NJ Beer Co as Ryan from Off Script Brewing was in town working with them on an exciting new beer. Sean of TheDraftRoomNYC joins the podcast as well to talk about their own upcoming collab with NJ Beer Co and how they connected with Off Script.
Ryan from Off Script Brewing tells his story about how he got into beer, the hype surrounding his recent offerings, and how he'll be brewing on a much larger scale soon where everyone will be able to get their hands on his beer.
Paul from NJ Beer Co talks about the collabs with both Off Script and The Draft Room as well as the last beers that have been coming out of the brewery - some of which are getting monster scores on Untappd. He talks about the shift to making hop saturated beers and how the brewery is appealing to all levels of craft beer fans.
Later Chase from Top Beer Drops joins the podcast and talks about the top ten beer rated new beers in the country according to Untappd - a list which includes Off Script.
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In this episode, Dan heads down to Bradley Beach, NJ and visits the soon-to-be future home of Erratic Fermentations. He sits down with Mike and Danny of Erratic and gets to try three of the beers that will be on draft for their grand opening on Saturday April 4th, 2026. Dan reminisces to the first time they joined the podcast and the beers they were making back then - including one that will be on draft for their opening. They talk about the space itself and how their professional backgrounds helped to shape the physical image of the brewery. Mike and Danny also talk about the rest of the Grand Opening taplist including two collabs that will be available.
Later in the episode, Joey of HeatMiserBrews talks about his March Madness bracket that has now reached the finals. He talks about how he picked the round of 64 and about some of the breweries that people should keep an eye out for when it comes to IPAs.
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Dan visits Autodidact ahead of their 3rd anniversary. He talks to the Rons about the past three years, their favorite moments and beers, and how they got to where they are. They also look ahead to their anniversary and talk about two of their anniversary releases - collabs with Requiem and Obercreek.
Matt - one of the beertenders also joins Dan along with two members of the Autodidact community - Victor and Ozzy. They talk about the beer community and the friendships that have formed through craft beer.
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In this episode, Dan goes to Alternate Ending and interviews Killsboro who made the trek across the bridge for a collab. We talk to them about the collab, their new killer location, and the last decade in the beer game. Topics range from their love for lager to pizza toppings to Wu-tang Clan.
Later in the episode Dan talks to one of the founders of the nationwide Brewsology beerfests. They talk about this weekend's event and the future of beerfests around the country as well as the idea to mix beers and museums for a great experience.
Chase from Top Beer Drops joins to the talk about the top rated beers of the previous week - a week in which the number one beer came from one of our local favorites. And we talk about some of the recent and noteworthy beers released locally as well as a bunch of beer-related events happening this weekend alone.
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In this episode, Dan goes to As Is in New York City for their 10th anniversary. He speaks to Brandon - co-owner and co-founder of As Is about the bar celebrating its 10th year being open. He talks about opening the bar, his vision, and what the bar means to the community today. Adam, beer director for As Is then joins to talk about curating the taplist for the 10th anniversary and how intentional the choices were. Luis from Messorem and Julian, friend of the show then join to talk about the Canadian beer scene. Luis talks about his journey from beer nerd to working in one of the most hyped breweries in the world and how is spreading the word about their beers across the globe.
Later Chase from Top Beer Drops talks about the top rated beers of the past week. He also talks about his trip to New Jersey and what his plans are for the Droppies where he highlights the top beers of 2025.
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In this episode, Dan heads to Queue Beer in Brooklyn ahead of their anniversary. Scott of Draftroomnyc joins the podcast as well as Shane - owner of Queue Beer. They talk about Canal Champagne and how pouring Miller High Life from a Lukr has gained so much love from the craft beer community. They discuss the opening the bar and how its proximity to Other Half led it to its name. We go over the taplist for the event which includes several beers brewed especially for the anniversary. Shane talks about working in craft beer for over a decade and the different moments that brought us to where craft beer is today.
Also in this episode - Chase from Top Beer Drops talks about the top new beers of the past week according to Untappd ratings and previews the upcoming Droppies award that highlights the top beers and breweries of the past year.
In local releases, we begin with the Icarus 9 Year Anniversary and talk about Troon and Test's offerings for Fiden's Jasper week. We look ahead to EQ's Day of Bliss and talk about upcoming beer events around Valentine's Day that might be helpful for the craft beer nerd that is looking to plan around that weekend.
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In this episode, Dan goes to TapHouse 15 ahead of their 10th Anniversary. Tom, owner of Taphouse and Rob of Hazeboiz join the conversation. They talk about the 10 years of Taphouse, the crazy taplist, their relationship with local breweries including Troon, and how the craft beer scene has changed in the last 10 years
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In this episode Dan visits Tin Barn for their Friendsgiving event. Dan talks to Scott, Lauren, Dale, and Rich of Tin Barn about the event and some of the new beers they debuted for the event - one collab with Bakes and one with District 96, Lost Tavern, and Twin Elephant. They talk about the event itself which featured a taplist that included beers from Other Half, RAR, EQ, and many other breweries.
Later on Tim and Cindy of Twin Elephant join the conversation as well as Andrew of District 96. We talk about the beer industry and the importance of friends in having a successful brewery. Tim talks about how Twin Elephant was one of the first breweries to use Eggers hops and shares some stories about Eggers that most people probably don't know.
Later in the episode, we talk about some of the major releases of the past week - Kane's ANTEAD set and Cantillon's fall package as well as Oakflower's anniversary offerings. And finally we look ahead to one of the best weekends of the year in the local craft beer world - the weekend of December 5th and 6th with the Tap House 15 anniversary and LADS Day.
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In this episode, Dan talks with Kyle of Horus Aged Ales. Kyle visited New Jersey doing several collabs and sat down with Dan at Alternate Ending. He talks about the two collabs he is doing at Alternate Ending, his untraditional rise to popularity in the beer world, and why he loves doing collabs so much. He also shares stories related to his love for food, disc golf, and why birds are such a prominent feature in his beer labels and his life. He also teases ahead to a few future collabs that we should all keep our eyes on and might even sell you on why spreadsheets are cool.
Also in this episode - Chase from Top Beer Drops talks about the top rated new beers of the past week which includes a lot of local names and some of the same hops that keep making the list - Eggers. Dan talks about the new releases that caught his eye including some notable collabs and two breweries that are celebrating anniversaries this week with some killer collabs on the taplist.
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In this episode, Dan talks to Cory King of Side Project Brewing ahead of their 12 year anniversary. Cory talks about his journey in the beer world - from home brewing to being one of the first employees at Perennial to opening Side Project. He talks about his love for hospitality, the importance of charity, and why if you visit Side Project, you are likely to see him there. We discuss the impact of Untappd on the beer world, the secondary market, and the future of the craft beer world. Cory also shares the stories of how OWK and MJK came to be, why some recipes just don't turn out the same from location to location, and why despite brewing so many different styles, Side Project is still a sour brewery. He also talks about the two big releases for this year's anniversary including 12 Year - a massive barleywine blend that will be sure to go to the top of every craft beer nerd's most wanted list.
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In this episode, Dan goes to Alternate Ending and hangs with the folks from Finback who were there collabing on an upcoming beer. Dan talks to Basil, Kevin, and Daniel from Finback about their 11 years as a brewery, the changes in the beer world since they opened, and how they have made Finback into what it is today.
Jose of Yankeerunner IG fame joins the conversation and talks about this year's Melesa's Wings and the upcoming milestone in terms of fundraising. He also teases ahead to what is to be expected this year.
Chase from Top Beer Drops joins the podcast to talk about the top 10 new beers of the past week which includes one of Dan's favorite breweries taking the top spot. We also talk about some of the local beers that caught our eye including many Oktoberfest beers which are making their way to the local taps.
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In this episode, Dan goes down to Alternate Ending and talks to Dave from Mindful Ales about a collab he is doing there. Dave talks about his beers, where to find them, and how personal changes in his life may mean more Mindful beers for the beer nerds out there. He also discusses his mindset when it comes to collabs and how this collab came to be.
Jose, Scott, and Brendan of Alternate Ending talk about their trip to North Carolina, another new collab that they did with Benchtop and Birdsmouth, as well as their love for music and some music-related events coming up.
Dan from Dekkera shares some big news that is sure to get craft beer nerds excited and Al of East Coast Yeast joins the table.
Also in this episode - we talk about the Root and Branch anniversary as well as upcoming anniversaries for Kane and Mortalis. Dan announces that he'll be attending the Mortalis anniversary and Luau.
Chase from Top Beer Drops talks about the ten highest rated new beers of the past week on Untappd and we talk about some of the new local beers that caught our eye.
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In this episode Tom and Dan visit Conclave Brewing ahead of their 10th anniversary. Dave Panzarino of Panz Pour Page joins the conversation as Tim and Rob of Conclave talk about the anniversary and look back at 10 years of the brewery.
We also talk about the Brujos beer festival in Japan and some local releases that caught our eye.
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In this episode, Dan goes to Tin Barn Brewing and talks to Lauren, Rich, Scott of Lorenzo the Beer Cat fame, and Zach about their big anniversary weekend. They talk about their releases for the weekend which includes collabs with Other Half, Tin Barn, District 96, RAR, Equilibrium, and Mortalis. They reflect back on the 5 years of Tin Barn and share stories not only about the beer but also about the community. Lauren shows us that even after 5 successful years of brewing and countless collabs, one can still fangirl over working with some of the best in the industry.
Also - Dan talks about his recent trip to Dark Lord Day and tells you why going to Green City this year is a good idea. Later in the episode, we go over the big local releases including Troon doing one of the biggest collabs of the year and Oakflower and Obercreek linking up for a collaboration.
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In this episode, Tom and Dan go to Twin Elephant ahead of their 9th Anniversary. They sit down with Tim and Cindy and talk about this weekend's celebration which includes some exciting collabs - Warwick Farms, Good Word, Troon, Oakflower, and Autodidact. They reminisce about some of their favorite beers and moments in their 9 years and talk about and expanded space that will help push forward another of their passions - music.
Rob of Hazeboiz and Tom of Tap House 15 also stop by and join the conversation. Lots of love and laughter in this one. Cheers!
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In this episode, Dan travels to High Bridge, NJ ahead of Esker Hart's 1 Year Anniversary. Bobby from Esker Hart joins the podcast and talks about the first year of the brewery, the new beers being released for the anniversary, his favorite beers of the past year, and even shares some personal news.
Dan also talks about this weekend as the busiest weekend for craft beer so far this year with events everywhere. He profiles the Brewer's Derby at Alternate Ending, EQ's May the Third Be With You event with Great Notion, Brix City's 10th Anniversary, Tin Barn's May the Fourth Be With You brunch, and looks ahead to Twin Elephant's anniversary next weekend.
Chase from Top Beer Drops talks about the top ten new beers of the next week and we talk about some of the new releases that caught our eye.
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In this episode Tom and Dan visit Autodidact ahead of their 2-Year anniversary. They speak to long haired Ron about the anniversary releases including collabs with Conclave, Twin Elephant, Icarus, and Wild Fern. They also look back at the 2 years plus of the brewery opening and everything they have achieved.
Matt - one of the beertenders at Autodidact and Victor - beer regular at Autodidact also join to talk about how the brewery has changed in the past two years, their favorite Autodidact beers, and the role of Autodidact in the beer community.
Finally, Ron discusses what's to come in the future - more concerts, different beers, but all the same vibes and love
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In this episode we go over Untappd's 2024 Community Awards which spotlights the top beers of the past year in each beer style. Tom and Dan go over the national awards won by some of our favorite local breweries and then talk about some of the top beers in each style in the state of New Jersey. Some surprising results but of no surprise - New York and New Jersey dominated by winning many national awards, but not necessarily winning the categories you may have expected.
Also in this episode, we bid farewell to Brotherton Brewing who announced their closing after 10 years in the craft beer game. Sporting a 3.85 Untappd average on their beers, there is still time to visit the brewery before the end of the month. Also - Chase from Top Beer Drops stops by and goes over the top new beers in the country according to Untappd - a list that is led by a collab of two local breweries that we love.
Tune in and hear us slug back some barleywine and talk about the new releases from local breweries that caught our eye, including the many breweries participating in Forest and Main's March Mildness.
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In this episode, Dan talks to Corey, Justin, and Angela of RAR Brewing after their hop tour of New Jersey and New York. He talks to them about their journey in craft beer and their idea to take a trip and try the top hop makers in the area. They discuss their trip, the breweries they visited, and of course decide on the best IPA they tried on their trip.
Also in this episode, Chase from Top Beer Drops talks about the top rated new beers of the past week and a charity raffle that he is doing for a really good cause. Also, on the charity front, we give props to Monks Cafe for raising $20,000 for childhood cancer. Also, Philadelphia Airport opens a new airport lounge equipped a beer garden and Tired Hands celebrates the 10 year anniversary of the milkshake IPA.
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In this episode, Dan heads back down to Alternate Ending to talk about the marriage of beer and food. Jose of Yankee Runner IG fame, the AE crew and Zac Ross of Marlowe Artisanal Ales discuss what beers you should have with what foods especially as we look ahead to Super Bowl Sunday. They also talk about their upcoming collab which has a big tie-in with food.
Chase from Top Beer Drops talks about the top ten new beers of the past week which is headlined by a huge collab from the middle of the country that has a massive score but also has one of our favorite local breweries coming in high on the list. We also talk about the local releases and events that caught our eye.
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Our first episode of 2025 - Tom and Dan talk to Brent of Common Space Brewery who has helped to start "We Love LA" - a nationwide effort that brings breweries and beer drinkers together to help the people of Los Angeles that were affected by the wildfires. He talks about why they started the effort and how pleasantly surprised he is by how many breweries have committed to the campaign.
We also talk about Evil Twin bringing back the 8oz stubby can - our favorite vessel ever for beer. Chase from Top Beer Drops joins us to talk about the top rated beers of the past week as well as a look ahead to this year's Droppies which highlights the top rated beers and breweries of 2024. Also in this episode, we highlight the recent success of Oakflower and look ahead to the next Top Beer Drop list.
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This end of the year episode has it all - in this episode Dan talks to two of New Jersey's finest breweries as they collab together after both recently celebrating their 4th year anniversary. Jose of Yankee Runner IG fame joins the podcast with the fine folks at The Seed and Alternate Ending to talk about the collab, the four years since opening their breweries, and the importance of friends and peers in the industry. A full table of nine folks open up and express their feelings in a way you might not expect from a beer podcast.
Dan also talks about Untappd's list of highest rated breweries in 2024 with New Jersey's own Troon leading the list. Chase from Top Beer Drops joins the podcast to talk about some recent new highly rated beers and looks ahead to next week's list and the year end Droppies.
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In this episode Dan looks ahead to one of the biggest beer weekends in the Tri-State are - TapHouse 15's anniversary, Tin Barn's tree lighting, and Equilibrium's Life After Death Star Day.
Also in this episode - Dan reviews the Troon/Brujos collab, Imprint announces the closing of their Hatfield facility and gets slack for laying off employees before the holidays, the Druery survives a robbery attempt, and A Deal with the Devil becomes available at Halftime.
Chase from Top Beer Drops joins to talk about the top rated new beers of the past week and Dan goes over the local releases that caught his eye.
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In this episode, Dan takes the drive out to Frenchtown, NJ to visit Wild Fern Brewing. He speaks to Julie and Derek, co-owners of Wild Fern. They talk about their experience and background in the craft beer industry and their decision to open their own brewery. They discuss the huge turnout for their Grand Opening, the beer styles they are passionate about and what they have on tap.
Later in the episode, Jon of AryaBarks IG fame joins the podcast as he and Dan visit Oakflower Brewing ahead of their second anniversary. Colin - owner and brewer of Oakflower - talks about the new beers brewed for the anniversary as well as the upcoming year and what changes will be coming to the brewery. They also talk about the love for 12oz cans, low ABV beers, and the national recognition that they have already received.
Chase from Top Beer Drops joins to talk about the top rated new beers of the past week in what is the most NY/NJ represented list that we can remember. Dan also runs down the local releases that caught his eye which includes a bunch of collabs this week.
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In this episode, Dan talks to Jonathan - brewer and co-founder of Zillicoah Beer Company in Woodfin, North Carolina. Zillicoah was devastated by the remnants of Hurricane Helene. He talks about the story of his brewery, the damage caused by the Hurricane to not only his brewery but the city of Asheville, and his efforts to rebuild and how much the craft beer community has done to try to help.
We also look ahead to the weekend of December 7th - with events at TapHouse 15, Equilibrium, and Tin Barn. Chase from Top Beer Drops talks about the top rated new beers from the past week according to Untappd which is led by a brewery local to us. We also highlight some breweries doing some charitable work ahead of the holidays and how it might just get you a free beer or two.
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In this episode, Dan takes a trip down to Alternate Ending to celebrate and look ahead to their 4th anniversary. He talks about their new anniversary beers, many of which are collabs with some of the podcast's favorite people. He talks to Scott - owner of Alternate Ending - about how far things have come in 4 years and what's next for the brewery.
We also talk about The Seed also celebrating 4 years and their new beers, Wild Fern opening its doors to the public this weekend, Tavour releasing the A Deal With the Devil sets but at a big cost and whether or not it's worth it, and the beers with the most 5 star ratings on Untappd.
Chase from Top Beer Drops tells about the top ten rated beers of the past week including a local brewery taking the top spot. And of course we talk about the local beers that have come out recently that caught our eye. Hope you enjoy!
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Mike and Danny from Erratic Fermentations stop by and debut a new beer that is super special to us - a barleywine collab that we did with them. They talk about the new beer they made with us, their next plans as they look for a brewery location, their other new beers, and what's coming up.
We also look at beer prices at NFL games and how our local teams stack up nationally. Modern Times makes some big changes but are still in business. Chase from Top Beer Drops calls in and tells us about the highest rated beers of the past week and of course we look at local releases and events that caught our eye.
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Tom and Dan talk to Chris from Conscious Ales who recently poured at Brews for New Avenues. He talks about the experience of pouring at the event and some of the new beers that he is made. We also talk about THC making its way into the craft beer world not only in seltzers and low ABV beer form but also now in stouts and barleywines. We wish Mortalis a happy anniversary and talk about their big anniversary release and commend them on the way they handle a big beer line. Experimental hop HBC586 finally gets a name. We also talk about the top rated beers of the past week and the local releases and events that caught our eye
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Scott of Lorenzo the Beer Cat fame joins the podcast to talk about Tin Barn's Block Party beerfest. He talks about the recent collabs coming out of Tin Barn surrounding the event as well the breweries attending the event.
Chase from Top Beer Drops stops in to talk about the top rated beers of the past week including the killer Kellerbier from Test Brewery.
We talk about the local releases and events that caught our eye including Kane's 13th anniversary, Obercreek's upcoming anniversary event, and EQ's sweet event that might make your mouth water
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Dan of Dekkera Brewing and Blending joins to talk about the charity event he is doing today at Fermentory Form in Philadelphia where he will be pouring his beers. He also updates us on everything that has been going on since the last time he joined the podcast - beerfests, collabs with professional breweries, and of course upcoming beers and what's to come.
Tom from Muckraker joins to talk about his 5th anniversary at Alias Brew Works. He talks about two new beers for his anniversary and the vintages bottles that will be available for on-site consumption. He also talks about the return of the Pie to the Face series which is one of the more unique things ever done in beer.
Chase from Top Beer Drops stops in to talk about the high rated beers of the past week and of course we highlight local beers that caught our eye
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Dan talks to Dan of Dekkera Brewing and Blending about the charity event at Fermentory Form where he will share some of his beers. He also updates us with all that's happened since his last appearance on the podcast - beerfests, collabs with breweries, and what to look forward to in his journey in beer.
Tom from Muckraker talks about their 5th anniversary celebration this weekend at Alias Brew Works. He talks about the two new beers for the anniversary and the return of one of the more unique series in the craft beer world - the Muckraker Pie in the Face series.
Chase from Top Beer Drops joins to talk about the top rated beers of the past week and Dan talks about the local beers that caught his eye.
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Dan talks about the new Bourbon County lineup, which states drink the most beer, and summer beerfests. Chase from Top Beer Drops talks about the top rated beers of the past week and some that might make next week's list. Dan discusses new local releases that caught his eye
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Dan takes the trip down to Icarus's new impressive home in Brick, NJ. His friends Jay Wilson and Steve Mags join him for a conversation with Jason Goldstein - owner and founder of Icarus. We crack open an old bottle and talk about the future of Icarus and the decision to move to the brand new facility. We talk about the plans for opening weekend, the importance of having a mix of styles, and talk about some the beers they've released over the past seven years.
Tom and Dan also talk about the big news in the craft beer world - J Wakefield announcing the closing of their taproom in Wynwood. Dan talks about the significance of the news to not only the Miami beer scene but the craft beer world as a whole. We also discuss why it happened, what's being planned before it closes, and Dan talks about why it has a special place in his heart.
Chase from Top Beer Drops talks about the top beers of the past week and we talk about the local releases that caught our eye. It's hot out so we hope some good beers can help cool you down.
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Dan visits Tin Barn ahead of their Block Party beerfest on August 10th. He talks to Lauren and Rich of Tin Barn as well as Scott of Lorenzo the Beercat fame. We talk about the over 70 breweries that will be in attendance for the festival and some upcoming collabs that will coming out around the time of the event. Also, if you haven't bought your tickets yet - stay tuned to the end of the episode for a special discount code for the event. We also talk about SWO 4 Life - their newest collaboration with District 96.
Also - in this episode - the future of J Wakefield Brewing in Miami, a date set for the grand opening of Icarus's new location, and of course local releases that caught of our eye. Chase from Top Beer Drops is overseas but we go over the top rated beers for the previous week.
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In this episode, Dan takes the ride down to the Jersey Shore to visit Heavy Reel ahead of their 6th Anniversary. He talks to George, one of the brewers there about the Anniversary collabs with the likes of Tired Hands, 450 North, and Beer Zombies.
Tom and Dan also talk about some notable brewery closings - one down the Jersey Shore and one old school brewery in Portland, Oregon.
We go over the top beers in the country from the last week and also talk about some notable new releases in the local area.
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Tom and Dan talk about several brewery anniversaries and look ahead to new locations for District 96 and Icarus Brewing. Later in this episode Tom and Dan talk to their friend Skrip about his collab with Fantome in Belgium which is now available to the world on Etre. Mike from BIPOC Suds talks about his efforts in promoting diversity in the craft beer world. Chase from Top Beer Drops talks about the highest rated beers of the past week and Dan and Tom talk about the latest releases and beer events that caught their eye. Cheers
Welcome to Season 4 Episode 14 of America the Brewtiful. In this episode we visit Red Bank, New Jersey and talk to Matt Potenski, head brewer of Coastal Brew Works. He talks about the grand opening of Five Dimes Red Bank which is a space he will share. Matt talks about his life, his travels, and of course his beer. Find out why Red Bank should be a place to visit this summer for your beer drinking needs.
Dan also talks about the local beers and events that are catching his eye with New Zealand lagers popping up at some of our favorite breweries. Chase from Top Beer Drops stops by to talk about the top rated beers of the past week. We also talk about a few notable beers that were recently ineligible and what beers may make the next list.
We hope you enjoy this episode on your long summer drives.
In this week's episode we go to Twin Elephant ahead of their 8th anniversary celebration. We talk to the Twin Elephant crew about their anniversary collabs with Troon and Dekkera. We also talk about their collabs with District 96, Conclave, and Icarus. Eight years after they opened, we reflect back on what they have achieved, the relationships they've made, and how the taproom vibe fits their vision. Chase from Top Beer Drops joins to talk about the top beers of the week and we talk about local releases that caught our eye.
Congratulations to Bobby and Brielle of Eskerhart for opening their taproom. In this episode we talk to Bobby about his journey in beer and the move from home brewer to professional brewer. Bobby and Brielle talk about the space that is now affectionately known as the Bear Den - Eskerhart Artisan Ales. Scott of Lorenzo the Beer Cat fame joins the episode to share his excitement and shares his story of how he got to know Eskerhart. Sit back, enjoy, and hope you visit Eskerhart soon.
Great new episode with a lot of guests. We start at Conclave Brewing in Flemington, New Jersey. Tim, owner of Conclave talks about the brewery with Dan, Dave of Panz_Pour_Page on Instagram, and Jon of Aryabarksbrews. Chase from Top Beer Drops was also in town and joined the conversation. Dan also visits Alias Brew Works, the soon to be home of Two Villains and Muckraker. He talks to both about how they came about their new spot, their beers, and the grand opening next weekend. Chase sticks around to talk about the top rated beers in the past week and we talk about local releases that caught our eye.
April 7th is National Beer Day in the United States but a lot of people don't know the story of why. Justin Smith - the unofficial founder and godfather of the holiday - joins the podcast to tell the story of how the date came about.
We also talk about the Eskerhart announcing their opening date, Hermit Thrush announcing their closing, Rosecourt Brewery making beer available, and eclipse ideas for the beer nerd who wants to play hooky on Monday April 8th.
Chase from Top Beer Drops talks about the top rated beers of the last week and Tom and Dan talk about the local releases that caught their eye.
Hope everyone enjoys National Beer Day. Cheers.
Autodidact celebrates their first anniversary. We talk about the first year of their brick and mortar. The Rons share their anniversary beers - all collabs - and tell us how they came about. We discuss the importance of music to what Autodidact is and has become. They share thoughts on the future and talk about the plans this weekend to celebrate their anniversary.
We also discuss District 96's new location, the idea of brewery locations in malls, and how to partake in the solar eclipse with a beer. We go over local releases that caught our eye and Chase from Top Beer Drops talks about the highest rated beers of the past week.
Congrats to Autodidact on their first year and we wish them the best of luck for the future.
In this episode, we take a ride down to Lawrenceville, New Jersey and visit The Druery. Drew - owner and brewer - talks about his early success, the beer community's obsession with hoppy beers, the importance of keeping a diverse tap list, and his goals for the future.
Rick Lyke, founder of Pints for Prostates, joins to talk about the importance of getting tested, the millions he has raised over the years in increasing awareness, and how he's made it possible for thousands of men in the craft beer world to get tested at beerfests.
Chase from Top Beer Drops joins to talk about the highest rated beers of the past week. We talk about local releases that caught our eye as well as Untappd Community Awards and where you should consider going for Zwanze Day.
Molly from Tripping Animals joins the podcast. She talks about her journey in the craft beer world and her efforts in drawing attention to mental health in craft beer community.
Tom and Dan look ahead to Eskerhart's grand opening and talk about Monk's Cafe 27th Anniversary. March is Women's History Month and several local breweries created special beers in honor.
Chase from Top Beer Drops stops by to talk about the top beers of the past week and we look at local releases and events that caught our eye.
Cheers!
With Tom off this week, Dan took the trip up to Marlowe Artisanal Ales in Mamaroneck, NY. He talks to Zac and Carla of Marlowe about their new brewery location, their beers, and what the future holds for the brewery.
We also discuss the new Troon barleywine release, Hop Culture's list of top pastry stout breweries, and Tin Barn making announcing the first few breweries that will attend their first beerfest.
Chase from Top Beer Drops stops by to talk about the highest rated new beers in the country and of course we profile some local releases that caught our eye.
Tom and Dan talk about Wakefest being canceled this year and Grand Delancey's closing in NYC. Cantillon announces Zwanze Day on a date that might already be on people's calendars for non-beer reasons. Andy Ashby of Memphis Made Brewing joins the podcast to talk about the Tennessee bill that might keep cold beer off of shelves. Chase from Top Beer Drops talks about the top beers of the past week and we go over the local releases that caught our eye.
It's Groundhog's Day on America the Brewtiful. Another week and another announcement of an NJ brewery closing. But it's not all bad news. Ramstein's Eis Storm returns. We talk to Greg from Ramstein about one of the highest rated eisbocks in the world and why you should go to Butler NJ tomorrow to pick it up.
And what's the opposite of Dry January? How about a 46 day beer only fast? Read that sentence again. Paul - colorado_beer_guy on Instagram joins us to talk about the tradition and why he is doing it this year.
Dan and Tom talk about local releases and Chase from Top Beer Drops talks about the highest rated beers of the past week. He also talks about some of the Droppies award winners and what to look ahead to for next week.
In this week's episode, we talk about "Waxgate" - the controversy surrounding some unwaxed Equilibrium bottles. Rob from Hazeboiz stops by to react to what's happened this week. Michelle from Equilibrium joins the podcast as well and talks about EQ's new private barrel experience and shares some big news about the menu. Dan talks about his 20,000th unique Untappd check-in, we go over the Angry Chair Rad Set lineup for this year, and talk about Oakflower almost sweeping the NJbeer subreddit awards for 2023. Chase from Top Beer Drops talks about the highest rated beers of the past week and talks about the upcoming Droppies which celebrates the top beers and breweries of 2023. Tom and Dan talk about some of the local releases that caught our eye and wish a very happy birthday to one of the good guys in the beer world.
Jon of Aryabarks IG fame joins this week as a co-host. Dan and Jon talk about the frigid EQ Day of Bliss, the return of wibs, and why beer events like that mean so much to the beer community. Hop Culture releases their top beer trends to look at for in 2024. We look at the list and give our insights. Chase from Top Beer Drops stops by to talk about the highest rated beers of the previous week and we go over the local releases that caught our eye.
First episode of 2024 - Tom and Dan talk about the new NJ brewery bill, Forgotten Boardwalk announcing their closing, Equilibrium's private barrel experience, and 3 Fonteinen announcing changes. They talk about local releases including Noble Savage reaching number one on Top Beer Drops. Chase from Top Beer Drops joins as well to go over the rest of the list and to talk about the upcoming list which is sure to include a particular local brewery for the first time. He also previews the TBD awards for the year that was 2023.
For the last episode of 2023, Tom and Dan talk to Jeff Baker, founder of Bakes Brewing about his new brewery opening this weekend. They also talk to New Jersey State Senator Vin Gopal about New Jersey beer laws and get some BIG news about what may be about to change. Chase from Top Beer Drops talks about the top beers of the week and also talks about the top beers and breweries of the year. Tom and Dan talk about what things in the beer world they are most excited for in the new year. Plus - some big local collabs, Other Half opening a new location, and lots more.
Tom and Dan talk to Tom Peters from Monk's Cafe about their very special collaboration with Cantillon and why that beer is so special not only to the beer world but to him. He also talks about the special event they had with Shaun Hill of Hill Farmstead. We run through some of the numbers from Untappd's year end review and talk about some upcoming brewery openings in New Jersey. Chase from Top Beer Drops stops by to talk about the top beers of the last week and of course we talk about some local releases that caught our eye.
Dan visits Tap House 15 for their 8th anniversary. Rob from Hazeboiz joins in to talk about the New Jersey brewery laws that are in limbo. Rob and Dan then talk to Tom of Tap House about the anniversary and the state of the craft beer world. Later, Chase from Top Beer Drops joins in to talk about the top beers of last week. Tom and Dan talk about the local releases of the week that caught their eye.
Join us this episode as Tom and Dan go to Oakflower ahead of their 1st anniversary. Colin and Leann join us to reflect on their 1st year in business. They talk about their upcoming taproom expansion, their balance of clientele between beer nerds and local patrons, Untappd ratings, their unique upcoming events, and what to expect in year 2.
Later in this episode - Chase from Top Beer Drops goes over the top new beers in the country which includes a local brewery taking the top spot. Dan and Tom also talk about the BBT release fiasco, District 96 welcoming back their old brewer, and the Other Half Everything Facebook group saying goodbye.
Three years ago The Seed joined America the Brewtiful to talk about their new brewery that was about to open. In this week's episode, Sean from The Seed joins the podcast to celebrate three years of The Seed. He talks about their new releases and the future of the brewery. Tom and Dan get to try one of the very special member bottles as well.
Also in this episode, we talk about Alias Brew Works - the future home of Muckraker and Two Villians as well as TreeHouse's new upcoming location. Also, some exciting events happening on 10/28, new local releases that caught our eye, and Chase from Top Beer Drops stops by to talk about the top beers of the past week and some that might make the list for next week. We have some spooky music thrown in so lean back and throw back a fall beer or two.
Two huge releases hit the New Jersey craft beer community - one from Mindful Ales and one from Eskerhart. Both releases were part of the Melesa's Wings series of beers and raised big amounts of money for Memorial Sloan Kettering. Bobby from Eskerhart joins the podcast to talk about his new beers and the future of the brewery. We look ahead to The Seed's 3rd anniversary which looks to have some very exciting collabs and talk about some of the cooler upcoming local releases. Chase from Top Beer Drops stops by to talk about the top beers of last week which includes two local breweries - Equilibrium and Kane.
Dan of Dekkera Brewing and Blending joins the podcast this week. He talks about representing New Jersey in one of the biggest craft beer festivals in the world - as a homebrewer! You'll also hear him talk about making wild beers, supporting local homebrewers, collabs with commercial breweries, and what the future might hold. He is also shared with us the best grisette that we've ever had.
Tall Ron from Autodidact also calls in and tells us about two very special beers that they made - both for great causes. Tom and Dan talk about local releases and events and Chase from Top Beer Drops tells us about the highest rated beers of the previous week and what will likely make the list this upcoming week. Sit back, grab a beer, and enjoy that fall weather.
Special episode as Dan talks to Jose of Yankeerunner77 fame on Instagram about his cancer charity - Melesa's Wings - and all the breweries helping out in the cause. We recorded this episode at Human Robot the day before the newest of the Wings series was released - Human Robot's Joe's Wings. The great people at Human Robot join the podcast to talk about the personal reason that they joined the charity efforts as well as discussing their expansion, the love for lagers, kids at breweries, and why Philly deserves more love. Grab a beer and cheesesteak and enjoy!
JPizo joins the podcast to talk about his newest venture - GOAL Brewing. He talks about how GOAL is more than just a brewery but a mantra for life. You'll hear about their first BA offering here first and why collabs are so important to the beer community. Dan and Tom try Forest and Main's Melesa's Wings and talk about the beers coming out for Jose (YankeeRunner77)'s charity. Oktoberfest is just around the corner and we look at how breweries are celebrating the global beer holiday. Chase from Top Beer Drops tells us about the top beers of the week which includes a local brewery taking the top spot.
Bobby of Eskerhart Artisan Ales joins the podcast to talk about his upcoming brick and mortar. He also shares insights on some of his upcoming beers being made for Melesa's Wings and beers resting in barrels. Tom and Dan also talk about the grand opening of New York Craft Coalition - a joint project between Marlowe Artisanal Ales and Barclay Brewing. They also look ahead to some upcoming anniversaries and events in the craft beer world.
Jerry Franck - Academy Award nominated filmmaker - joins the podcast to talk about his new documentary "Bottled Conditioned Film" which explores the history of lambic - past, present, and future. Also in this episode - Tom and Dan try Revolution's heavily adjuncted barleywine - Life Jacket - and talk about whether it's something people should seek out. Local and national releases are discussed as the hosts enjoy the The Seed/Timber collab - Old Doctrines.
From the Bay Area of California to Baltic Ave in Atlantic City ATB has it covered. Will Anchor Steam, one of America's Oldest, rise from the ashes to live on? What does The Seed, one of America's newest, have in store for their loyal fan base? All these burning questions that keep you and us up at night are almost answered in this episode which means...YOU HAVE TO LISTEN! Also, Chase from Top Beer Drops joins us for the nation's top beer releases. God Bless America and God Bless Beer!
We hope you all enjoy!
The beer community says goodbye to one its true OGs. Dan and Tom dig into a dusty boy as they talk about the end of Anchor Brewing. Anchor Brewing may be going away but despite what an article might suggest, beerfests are not. Scott of Lorenzo the Beer Cat fame joins to discuss the future of beerfests in the craft beer industry. Tom talks about one of the collabs that he is most excited about - shocker: it's an English barleywine. Chase from Top Beer Drops gives us the lowdown on the hottest beers in the country and of course we discuss some cool local releases and anniversaries.
Our shortest episode to date. With Tom off this week, Dan talks about the Fourth of July holiday, the progress made by NJ lawmakers, and the USA Today Best New Brewery list which has a lot of local breweries represented. Dan goes through all the exciting collabs released in the past week as well as other notable local releases. Finally Dan and Chase from Top Beer Drops discuss the best new beers in the country according to UnTappd, including one with a monster score.
Tom and Dan talk to Mike from Drowned Lands about their beer and facility and why it's a great spot to visit in the summer. They also discuss Second Sin Brewing in Pennsylvania testing whether ChatGPT can produce a better beer IPA recipe than it's own brewer. Tons of local releases are covered. Chase from Top Beer Drops talks about the top national releases of the past week and we look ahead to the top beers of the upcoming week. Also - adjuncts in barleywine - lots of breweries are doing it...but should they?
This week's episode is about celebration. Tom and Dan go to Twin Elephant to celebrate their 7 year anniversary and Dan heads up to Chester, NY to celebrate Tin Barn's third anniversary. It's also an anniversary for the podcast as we hit three years since our first episode was posted. We celebrate that moment with a great saison from Mindful Ales.
In this week's episode, Dan and Jon of AryaBarks on Instagram go to Middletown, New York and talk to Michelle from Equilibrium about their upcoming Canniversary and how the brewery got to where they are today. Tom and Dan discuss exciting news on an upcoming brewery opening and 3-way collab that they are dying to try. Chase from Top Beer Drops stops by to talk about the highest rated new beers in the country and of course, Tom and Dan talk about some of the newest local beers to hit the area.
In this week's episode Tom and Dan look ahead to the historic vote in NJ Assembly on brewery restrictions. They speak to New Jersey State Senator Vin Gopal - the sponsor of the legislation - on why he put the bill forward, what it hopes to achieve, and whether or not he thinks the laws of the state can change in favor of the craft beer community. Also - health. Lots of concerning news in the craft beer community this week. Tom and Dan talk about that and what we all need to do to try for ourselves. Of course local and national releases round things out. It's an episode we hope you listen to before this bill (hopefully) passes.
Tom and Dan talk about the great relationship between beer and hiking. Besides talking about some favorite hikes near local breweries, they interview Carey Kish, author of the new book "Beer Hiking New England". The hosts also give an update on the Brew Jersey Project and talk about some big brewery anniversaries. Later, they talk to Chase of Top Beer Drops about what breweries they should keep their eyes on. The weather's nice, get out on the trails, put in your earbuds and enjoy this week's episode of America the Brewtiful!
With Tom off this week, Jon of AryaBarks IG fame co-hosts with the Adjunct Professor. With topics ranging from old dusties being sold ahead of the UK coronation, climate change, the state of the craft beer world, and metal legends releasing a stout - this episode has more topics than an Other Half/Omnipollo beer has adjuncts. Chase of Top Beer Drops talks about the top ten beers of the past week and we try to guess what will appear on next week's list and of course we cover some of the cooler local releases as well. This was a fun episode, hope you enjoy. Cheers!
Wait a second...what are these guys talking about? Great question. We'll give you a hint. It rhymes with Alt-Right. If you want to hear what a couple of middle aged white guys think about gender diversity now is your chance!
We hope you all enjoy!
Damn wasn't this a long time ago? Alright sorry for the delay but it's only been two weeks since Dan and Tom went to Two Hot For The Gram at Imprint. Here is part two with some very good friends including a hot new brewery and first time guest to the show. I know the suspense is killing you so just give a listen to find out who these folks are.
That's right, this recording was such a doozy we are making two episodes out of it. First up, Rob and Scott join us for the intro, followed by Ryan from Beerscovery and lastly the owners of Imprint Beer Co, Ryan and Lisa. What a great event with a ton of people drinking beer and having a great time.
We hope you all enjoy!
Whether they're making great beer or ripping up random tile patterns to get their brewery ready the Ron's can figure it out! Hence the name of their classy brewery
A-U-T-O-D-I-D-A-C-T...that's right you better autodidact on how to pronounce that name because everybody will be talking about the Ron's and their new brewery for their grand opening on the weekend of March 24th. Almost forgot to mention that our very good friends Rob from the Hazeboiz and Scott from Lorenzo The Beer Cat fame joined The Adjunct Professor for this one! Great to have them back and talkin' shop.
Huge Congrats to the Ron's and see you all at the Grand Opening!
Timber and Brix City join ATB for the sixth installment of the third chapter. If you didn't know anything about beer you might be thinking, "Is this a home improvement podcast?" Don't sweat it though because we are just talking about tasty craft beer, and lots of it! Congrats to Brix City on their 8th Anniversary!
We hope you all enjoy!
If you can guess the two people featured in this episode The Adjunct Professor and New Money Tom will take shots of Malort and post it to our Instagram story. Good luck!
No were not talking about the hit 70's show that made John Travolta (Jersey Guy) the huge star that he is today! We are talking about our friend Scott from Lorenzo the Beer Cat Fame who we haven't had on in way too long. He makes a guest appearance to discuss all things Other Half!
You lads and ladies probably thought no more football until September amirite? Well guess what?! You can tune in to this craft beer podcast to hear some bold predictions on Super Bowl LVII from our resident market maker Dave of @panz_pour_page. Yeah sure the game is already old news but these predictions were made BEFORE the game. Doesn't get much more interesting than that people!
All this and more on another episode of America The BREW-tiful!
National Can Appreciation Day is celebrated on this episode of America The BREW-tiful! Tune in to find out some interesting facts about everyone's favorite vessel, the aluminum can! The fun doesn't stop there because Rob from the Hazeboiz joins us for a few laughs and very little productive conversations. Listen in to find out what alcoholic beverage will make you want to fight your father!
All this and more on another episode of America The BREW-tiful!
Dan and guest host Dave (@panz_pour_page) heads to Paragon Tap and Table in Clark, New Jersey. Right off of Exit 135 on the GSP Keith, bar manager, maintains a beer list with great options from super local breweries to big boy bottles from around the globe. If you have not been, Paragon is a must add to your list on beer hot spots in the Garden State.
That's right ladies and gents we have made it to Season 3 Episode 1 of America The BREW-tiful! Talkin' about kids at breweries, specifically Human Robot, crazy adjuncts from a brand new brewery and the most metal beer from the most metal brewery possibly ever hits the market! Also local and national releases...PS this was recorded before the Troon/Horus collab which was released in Hopewell and the Mortalis/Corporate Ladder collab released at Rochester...you can also catch this release on draft at Tin Barn (unless it is sold out already...which it probably is if you're reading this). Aye dios mio!
Thank you for your support through 2022! We look forward to sharing some brews with you in 2023! We hope you all enjoy!
You're probably thinking right now...are these clowns ever going to start a season 3? The answer to that question is yes and it's going to happen soon,,,pretty pretty soon. In the meantime enjoy this episode recorded with our good friend Johnny at his fine establishment District 96 aka The Snake Den. If you listen very carefully you might even hear a cameo by one of our favorite canine IG accounts @Aryabarksbrews!
We hope you all enjoy and thank you for listening over the past year! Season 3 here we come!
It's the end of the year and what else better to do this time of year than reflect on the year in beer! To make things extra interesting we brought in Chase from Top Beer Drops!
Are you curious which brewery made TBD's list the most often... here's a hint - it's close to home for all of our fans in the Garden State!
Curious which styles make the list most often and which styles have fallen off over the years?
Tune in to find the answers to the questions that keep all of us neckbeards up at night!
All this and more on another episode of America The BREW-tiful!
Rob (Hazeboiz) joins Dan for some hard hitting gonzo journalism at one of the best places to drink beer East of the Mississippi! That's right Taphouse 15 and proprietor Tom Alphabet (not his actual name) celebrate 7 years as the undisputed best beer bar in the Garden State. If you guys are not from Northern Jersey and you are ever making a trip to this beautiful part of the country Taphouse 15 is a MUST STOP for any self respecting neck beard.
Tune in and find out what you missed or reminisce about the great time you had at this great event!
It's a great time of year to be a neckbeard in the Tri-State! Where will you be seen on the first weekend of December? There are some YUGE events happening that weekend that are not be missed! Tune in to find out what's happening and where ATB plans on being on that action packed weekend!
It's been a minute since Rob from The Hazeboiz has joined us and man did we miss him! He joins us this week for some hot takes. Everything from non-alcoholic seltzers to politically themed brews!
We hope you all enjoy!
For the 50th episode of Season 2 ATB takes a trip to one of their favorite breweries, Twin Elephant, to talk with Tim and the owners, Ron and Ron, of the hopefully soon to open Autodidact. Tune in to find out what the deal is with Autodidact and when we can all expect to start drinking their beautiful beer at their first brick and mortar brewery. Also, in this episode Tim allows us to preview Twin Elephant's new BA stouts that are soon to be released. DO NOT SLEEP ON THESE BEERS! If you do Dan and Tom will be happy to price gouge you on the secondary...just kidding about that part but these beers are fire and there's no other way to say it.
We had a great time with the Rons and Tim and we hope you all enjoy this very special episode
Dan and our good friend Jose, @yankeerunner77, went to Alternate Ending and The Seed to celebrate their respective anniversaries. Tune in to find out what these NJ hotspots have been up to over the past two years and what they have in store for the future. Can't miss episode with great guests making great beers!
We hope you all enjoy!
USA Today needs new beer experts but that didn't stop them from posting some terrible best of lists. So bad it's comical which makes it so much funnier to talk about. Thank you to our buddy Rob from Hazeboiz for bringing this list to the masses! We cracked a bunch of beers on this episode including a tasty bottle of mead brought to us by a friend of the show, Ben Williams, and his new project Monarch Meadery! Thank you Ben, what a great bottle and we wish you the best of luck on your future!
We are not trying to coin a new phrase but we are introducing you to one of New Jersey's newest microbreweries. Tune in to hear what Andy Gioia, founder of Birdsmouth Brewing, has to say about his brand new endeavor located in Monmouth County. Andy and his crew will be brewing beers crispier than a piece of southern fried chicken and we cannot be more excited! Give a listen for all the juicy details and to find out what an actual birdsmouth is!
All this and more on another episode of America The BREW-tiful!
We hope you all enjoy!
This is easily the longest title of any episode and good enough for a description of what's in this exciting episode. So please just go listen!
A few of ATB's favorite guests join us for this episode. To kick things off Tom Peters, proprietor of Monk's Cafe, joins the show to discuss his latest collab with Hill Farmstead and Zwanze Day! Tom also drops some big news on another very special collaboration he has in the works...tune in to hear it here first folks! Next up, Jose, @Yankeerunner77, and Scott, proprietor of Alternate Ending, join the show to discuss this year's Melesa's Wings Event taking place at Alternate Ending. Tickets are sold out unfortunately but there are plenty of chances to donate and win some whales in the process. Tune in to find out all the details!
Thank you to these gentlemen for joining us for this very special episode! We wish all of them the best of luck on their upcoming releases and events!
That's right, you read that correctly, another installment in ATB's Homebrewing Series. It's been a long time since there has been a homebrewer on this program and the wait was well worth it! Dan and Tom take a trip into the void with Victor, proprietor of Void Brewing. This dude is passionate about the craft and, better yet, makes his beers available for public consumption. Tune in to find out how to get your grubby mitts on these tasty brews!
Do you get where we're going with this title? If you're thinking Spongebob you need to get out more, specifically to places that serve craft beer, because this week we have a very special guest. No, it's not a talking dog but you are getting warmer. This week Jon (@aryabarksbrews) co-hosts with The Adjunct Professor. These two literally have craft beer running through their veins and it makes for some great discussions. From beer lists to end of summer festivals the content does not disappoint! ATB must also give a big shout out to Kane on their 11th Anniversary!! Huge accomplishment and we are lucky to have Kane as a local brewery.
All this and more on another episode of America The BREW-tiful!
Do you know who these breweries are? Whether you do or you don't you will want to give this one a listen. Our buddy Rob joins us to interview the proprietor, Dave Hoffman, of NJ's oldest craft brewery and The Adjunct Professor goes to Oakflower, one of NJ's newest craft breweries to interview the brewery's founder, Colin.
Thank you to our guests of our 100th episode and, most importantly, thank you to our listeners, new and old. Nothing gives us more enjoyment than hearing from our listeners and knowing that we put out a product that is meaningful to this community.
Rob from the Hazeboiz joins us to discuss how the powers that be in New Jersey are once again sticking it to small business...this time it is affecting our favorite past time and the passionate creators behind it.
ATB is back after a couple vacations for Dan and Tom. This episode kicks off with the return of Tired Hands founder Jean Broillet IV. Not surprising his return was met with mixed reviews from Tired Hands fan base. Following this hot topic, Dan interviews Lauren Grimm who is celebrating an anniversary of the brewery she founded with her husband, Grimm Artisan Ales. Then, of course, we have local and national releases. Dan also talks about his experience attending the women's forum prior to Other Half's Green City Event.
All this, and more, on another episode of America The BREW-tiful!
There are a couple references in this title that are relevant to the subject matter in this episode. First and foremost, Rob announced a release that he collab'd on which has come and gone by the time this episode was edited. Sorry Rob. Can't wait to try that delicious beer when we see you again! Secondly, Rob and Tom talked about a "patriot", not an actual patriot such as Abraham Lincoln, but rather a modern day patriot...also commonly referred to as a disgruntled jackass. We'd like to thank "The Beer Patriot" for providing some much needed content albeit at his own expense....cheers to that clown. Moving on, how much is that doggie in the beer group? Want to find out...tune in!
All this and more, including baby formula c+s offers (these are the real patriots) and local and national releases! Sorry for the slightly delayed episode,,,,we hope you all enjoy!
ATB along with Rob from the Hazeboiz sits down with Tim, Cindy and Frank to discuss all things Twin Elephant. This episode was recorded for their anniversary on May 21st. Along with the anniversary the top brass at TE discussed plans for Summer 2022, what it takes to work at Twin (you'll love this part), the Brewery Strong Initiative and a plethora of other exciting details. If you are tuning in and have had some Twin beers but never visited the brewery this will be a treat for you. If you've never been to the brewery and have not had Twin's beers this episode will blow your damn mind. That might be a very slight exaggeration but just tune in and learn something about one of the most creative breweries in the game. Their taproom is an absolute experience and should be on everyone's list of Northeast breweries to visit.
All this and a bunch of local and national releases brought to you by Rob and Dan!
Dan takes the show on the road with Scott of Lorenzo The Beer Cat Fame. They went to The Dirigo State (did anyone know that's what Maine's motto is) for Poland Spring and craft beer. Fortunately, there was no Poland Spring in site so the entire episode was about craft beer and, more specifically Odd By Nature's Oddity By The Ocean Beer Festival! Get an inside scoop from two of the most well traveled neckbeards in the game and hear directly from Jay, proprietor of Odd By Nature and emcee of the fest, on how well everything turned out! Of course the episode ends, as always, with releases but also with The Professor's take on some of his favorite brews at the fest.
Don't want to miss this one ladies and gents!
We hope you all enjoy!
ATB goes to Obercreek in Wappingers Falls, NY to try their upcoming release of the BBA Midnight Series. Tune in to find out why Obercreek is the only place you should be heading to this Saturday, 5/7, for this very special release. John and Kyle from Obercreek also fill us in on other upcoming beers and some exciting events that they have planned for Summer '22. Following the segment with Obercreek, Dan interviews Kurt Meisinger to discuss his annual beer raffle, Hazel's Rare Beer Raffle. This is easily the biggest annual raffle of very rare bees and all proceeds go to help kids with cancer. Do you need a better reason to part with your hard earned cash....I think not! Lastly, local and national releases!
Thanks to the fellas at Obercreek for hosting ATB and thank you to Kurt for making some time to come on the podcast! We hope you all enjoy!
Dan and Tom sat down with Tony and Uncle Ron, the owners of New Jersey's newest craft brewery, Gearblock Brewing. ATB had a great time with the most recent home brewer to rise to the ranks of a professional brewery here in the Garden State. Their grand opening is 4/29/2022 so please go check them out ASAP! Listen to this episode to find out which great brews to try while you are there.
Thanks for tuning in and we hope you all enjoy!
Much like the comedians and clowns that we refer to as politicians in the Garden State who made recreational sales of marijuana possible on 4/21, we probably should have released this yesterday but....oh well. Unlike our elected officials we are not paid to be total jokers. On top of that, other than the breaks, this episode has pretty much nothing to do with reefer. Dan went to The Local in Nyack to celebrate their 7th Anniversary with proprietor, Travis. Big Rich aka Stretch from Tin Barn also stepped in and did a great job co-hosting, ATB thanks you for your service big fella! Since the boys were at The Local they covered local releases in the Upstate NY region with one collab (possibly two) coming from a huge beer enthusiast/home brewer who you may have heard of before. Dan and Tom start the show with another huge anniversary party on the horizon...can you guess who is celebrating? Let us give you a hint it's local to NYC and some of the best breweries in the country will be hosting tap takeovers all week long. YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS CELEBRATION! Also, big news from a couple of our favorite home brewers breaking into the big time!
All this and more on another episode of America The BREW-tiful!
And what does that mean....it means baseball season has begun and, maybe more importantly, festival season is upon us. Tune in to find out about a couple of recent festivals and a few upcoming festivals, including a couple local ones.
All this and more on another episode of America The BREW-tiful!
Some of the biggest news to come from an NJ brewer in a long time...tune in to find out! Plus, The Adjunct Professor takes a trip to Tin Barn to celebrate April Fool's Day and drink a hazy collab that Hazeboiz did with Lauren and the gang. Also, a home brewer, Rob of Ales From The Crypt, calls in to discuss the beer he brewed for Autism Awareness Month. This beer is also being poured at Lion's Roar Brewery in Westfield, NJ so if you are in the area please stop in and get a pour to support a great cause.
All this and more on another episode of America The BREW-tiful!
ATB was fortunate enough to have Mindful Ales, Timber Ales and Fire & Beer in one room at the same time. Dave and Jason are masters of their respective styles and that was not lost on this episode. If you haven't been trying for Jason's coveted stouts now is the time! It still may be tough, or rather impossible, to get a Mindful Ale but there are places to seek out these beautiful beers and there could be one on the horizon you can get your hands on. Also, if you follow Fire and Beer on IG you have likely seen many of Marcel's delicacies. Tune in to find out how he got so damn good at cooking meat and where you might be able to try som in the near future. ATB had a great time and we could not be more thankful that these talented individuals gave us a few hours of their time.
Please enjoy this episode responsibly...whatever that means.
ATB opens up the show with a classic segment of "What Even Is Beer?" All the OG listeners of the show should remember this segment. After the first break Scott calls in to discuss Hops Scotch Bottle Shop Craft Beer Bracket, Untappd Brewery Madness Bracket and....Festivals. Here's a hint, if you can't be in two places at once, you're going to miss a couple. And last but not least this week's releases from local to national. There are some bangers out there if you know where to look so, please, allow us to help. Thanks, as always, for tuning in. We hope you all enjoy!
To kick off Season 2: Episode 29 ATB welcomed one of the biggest names in craft beer, Natalie Cilurzo of Russian River Brewing. Natalie and her husband Vinny recently signed up to help the people of Ukraine by joining Pravda Brewing in the Victory Beer Series and brewing their version of Putin Huylo. Natalie was a great guest and ATB was blessed to have her commit some time to come on the podcast.
Following Natalie's interview, Rob from Hazeboiz called in to discuss kids at the brewery. Why would we give an entire segment to an argument as old as time in the craft beer world? Well it just so happens that one of ATB's favorite local breweries, Twin Elephant, was recently called out by some unruly Chad on the interwebs. Simply stated, we had to take the opportunity to defend a top notch local business and take a few cheap shots at the clown who brought this train wreck upon himself.
We hope you all enjoy this week's episode! Thank you for tuning in!
This past week has been a whirlwind for current events in the craft beer world. So much in fact that ATB had to tag in a few friends to help explain. To start Tom Peters, proprietor of Monk's Cafe in Philadelphia, and Adam Harbaugh, @lambic.info, talk about the sudden passing of Armand Debelder, owner and master blender of Drie Fonteinen.
In the second half of this episode ATB goes international with two very special guests. First up is Ihor Chertov, head brewer at Pravda Brewing in Lviv, Ukraine. Despite the difficult circumstances in his country listen in to find out how Ihor and Pravda have been a positive force for their community and for refugees fleeing the eastern part of Ukraine while still managing to brew beer! Lana Svitankova, Ukraine's first ever cicerone, joins us after to bring attention to a beer campaign, Drinkers For Ukraine, to help the people of Ukraine.
On a side note, please join us in congratulating Tom Peters on the 25th Anniversary of Monk's Cafe. For any business to survive and thrive for 25 years is a remarkable accomplishment and the fact that they were able to make it through the pandemic is a testament to the entire team and the great community that has supported and continues to support Monk's Cafe.
Congrats to 25 years and here's to 25 more Tom!
It has been a while since ATB has introduced a new home brewer to everybody so, to make up for that, we have two on this episode. First up, Chris from Conscious Ales in San Diego, CA is crushing multiple styles from dark and heavy stouts to light and funky wild ales. You'll want to hear what this man has planned and who Conscious has been collabing with as well as how to get their highly coveted beers. Following Conscious is a mead maker from Indiana, Jeremy, proprietor of Klausing Mead. ATB popped a couple bottles of Jeremy's finest honey libations and, well, they were both STUPID GOOD. Jeremy offers some tips for aspiring mead makers and, most importantly, lets our listeners know how they can score a bottle or two of his tasty concoctions.
We hope you all enjoy this episode of America The BREW-tiful!
Get a glimpse into the world of The Adjunct Professor by listening to the people who know him best. Truthfully this episode was a blast to record and our buddy Dan has a great group of friends. I could go on and on but just listen to the damn episode.
Where to even start here. This episode has more guests than the Bible's got psalms...Dan, Scott and Rob head to Imprint for their "Too Hot For The Gram" event co-hosted with Will (@microbrewkings) and Kris Marino (@the_bizz). This is the most breaking news we've had in a single episode so tune in to get your one ups on the other neckbeards you call friends.
Curious about why and how Imprint's IG page got Zuck'd? We've got you covered. Curious about where the idea for "Too Hot For The Gram" even came from...that's in here too. Want to hear about what Tin Barn's got up their sleeve....look no further my friends. Big shout out to Lauren and Rich.
And after all these interviews, just when you thought you couldn't take anymore beer talk, right when The Adjunct Professor was going to sign off for the week, we have Geriz and Joan...that's right Hoppy Floppy in the flesh! Get your mind out of the gutter folks she was a great guest and had plenty of clothes on!
Thank you to all of our guests for making this such a great episode!
We hope you all enjoy!
You might be looking for a punchline here but you won't find it. In Episode 24 ATB went to Lorenzo's to sit down with Esker Hart and Hazeboiz...in other words, Dan went to Scott's to sit down with Bobby and Rob. Bobby was nice enough to bring his new stout, Hibernation, to share with the group and let everyone know how they can possibly score a bottle.
The third segment features Rob, Dan and Scott weighing in on Hop Culture's "new" list of "55 Beer IG Accounts to Follow". There are some real gems in this segment...not to be missed.
Last and certainly not least, local and national releases.
A lot of fun and some hard hitting journalism in this one. Thanks for tuning in and we hope you all enjoy!
Are we in the midst of craft beer's renaissance...who the hell knows but Rob said it during our recording and it sounded right so that's the name of this week's episode. Huge news in craft beer this week from NJ loosening the reigns on their draconian liquor laws to an energy drink company making a huge splash in the craft beer game. We also have Scott, of Lorenzo The Beer Cat fame, call in to discuss a few topics such as Reddit's NJ List of top beers and, of course, Other Half's 8th Anniversary.
This episode is packed with content and a few laughs. We hope you all enjoy!
Jason, founder of Icarus Brewing, joins us to talk about Icarus's upcoming 5th Anniversary on Saturday 1/15/22. Big beers being sold for take home and big beers being poured for anyone who stops by to celebrate...yes we are looking at you! The Adjunct Professor will be there so get yourself there and tick a couple beers with the Tick Monster himself. Thank you to Jason for being a great guest and best of luck to him on his fifth year in business. What a great achievement!
In ATB's first episode of 2022 Dan and Tom start out discussing the birth of Tom's son, Jackson. What a wild ride it's been...let's see how Tom navigates the craft beer world with a tike in tow. Also, you may notice that Dan is calling in to this episode as Tom came down with Covid over the holidays. Despite, the small speed bump this episode goes off without a hitch!
Thank you guys for your continued support! We have a big year planned for 2022...stay tuned!
The last episode of 2021 starts with the man behind everyone's favorite beer cat, Scott, weighing in on a few of Hop Culture's Best of 2021 lists. In the second segment, Chase from Top Beer Drops calls in to discuss his weekly lists and defend his position against Rob (Hazeboiz) of why 18 check ins "checks out". Segment 3 brings you some of the best releases of 2021.
Tom and his wife just gave birth to a baby neckbeard so this week has been a little crazy for ATB. Sorry for the late release everyone. We hope you all enjoy! Happy New Year!
The title may be slightly misleading. Why is that because, actually, the British were already here and Dan met up with them twice and interviewed them once at The Snake Den with our regular guest/co-host Scott "No Beer Cat, No Problem". Do not miss this great beer couple who traveled all the way across the pond to visit the tri-state and taste a bunch of wonderful beer from some of ATB's favorite local breweries. A few reasons to give this episode a listen:
Number 1) How the hell did Dan meet these folks?!
Number 2) Where should you go drink when you take a trip "across the pond"?
Number 3) Wow Scott knows a lot about England's craft beer scene!
Those are a few reasons but there are many more and you'll only find out by tuning in. Thank you to Johnny for letting us use the Snake Den!
We all hope that you enjoy!
Monday's are for the collabs at the Snake Den. Dan was able to hang for the day and interview a line up of great breweries that all of us know well, as well as one brewery you should get to know better. Thank you to Scott (Lorenzo) for co-hosting, Johnny and Sung for hosting ATB and all the the great breweries who gave us their time.
Enjoy everyone!
Where were you on December 4th? Were you like Tom, holding down the fort at home, or closer to Dan, totally conquering almost every beer event within 100 miles. Either way is a great reason to tune in to this week's episode. Also, politicians changing the sh*tlord secondary beer market?! Rob, the big dawg of the Hazeboiz, calls in to discuss this whopper of a story. Top 25 Fastest Growing Breweries By Untappd Check Ins (thank you for the assist Lorenzo)...This New City, NY brewery made the list, tune in to find out who! As always, plenty of releases and beer banter!
We hope you enjoy.
Less common than pork roll but more common than The Jersey Devil are wild ale breweries or blenderies in The Garden State. In this episode we talk with Tom, owner of Muckraker Brewery in Sussex County, NJ. Tom is quietly churning out super clean and super delicious beers in the Northwestern most part of this state. Not only does Tom brew the beer but he also bottles it, cans it, pours it and delivers it to 12 NJ counties. Tom turned out to be a super interesting guest with some great stories about his brewery and his time spent at other breweries...think Pajottenland. If you don't recognize that word listen in and learn a bit about what makes Muckraker Brewery so different and so special!
We hope you all enjoy!
Dan and Tom sit down to discuss their time at Pastrytown. What do they think OH did right what were things that could have been done differently? Wanna find out? Listen to the show. Plus, December 4th, is there a bigger beer day in the NYC metro...Doubtful! Where will you go? Where will ATB go? These are the greatest questions known to man, if that man is a neckbeard. Also, this episode is stuffed with more releases than a 20 pound turkey! Where will you be spending your money this holiday weekend?
All this and more on another episode of America The BREW-tiful!
Hey if you're still reading and you can't figure out where we went this week you might be on the wrong podcast. Dan, Scott (Meow) and Rob (Hazeboi) hold it down in one hell of an episode for the show! Andrew and Geriz joined the guys for a Pre-Pastrytown Episode. If you are going to Pastrytown, planning on going next year or just want to hear how to survive a boozy beer fest with your pride intact....this is the episode for you!
The questions that keep these neckbeards up at night are answered here for you, such as:
- Where does the name Pastrytown come from?
- How Many locations does OH have now?
- What is the one thing EVERYONE must do before Pastrytown?
- Which NJ brewery would Other Half love to collab with?
- What is a wangdoodle?
This episode was a lot of fun and the show wants to thank Andrew and Geriz for their precious time right before their biggest event of the year.
We hope you all enjoy!
Dan and Tom sit down together to discuss the best beers in each state, thank you Vinepair for the content. Some beers you may agree with and some...not so much. Update on Melesa's Wings charity fund raiser. Plus, we crack a couple beers from two very good friends, thank you @mdrn_viking and @hop_trade for the hook up. ATB talks a ton of Other Half this episode....if you did not get your Pastrytown Tickets then why are you wasting time reading this synopsis. There will be one other episode coming out B.P. (Before Pastrytown) but, just in case, ATB will be there with early access. Don't let these two clowns drink all the tasty sugar water without you!
All this and more on another episode of America The BREW-tiful! We hope you all enjoy!
That's right ladies and gentleman, ATB interviewed Tom A, owner of Taphouse 15. If you are not from Jersey or not familiar with Taphouse it is hands down the greatest beer bar in the Garden State. If you are planning a brewery tour of the tri state this is a must add. Not only is the beer list unparalleled but the food is a great complement...did ya see the size of that mozzarella stick?! Besides Tom, Autodidact joined us for an update on their business and their recent collab with Twin Elephant as well as Rob and Scott...do we have to keep telling you who Rob and Scott are, yeah you get it by now. Taphouse gets busy, even on Monday nights, so the audio was a bit rough at points towards the end. With that exception, this was a great episode with laughs and some good info on the craft beer scene.
We hope you all enjoy!
Dan and Tom sit down with Jose aka @yankeerunner to talk about craft beer and, most importantly, his upcoming event Melesa's Wings. Jose has been a fan of the show and has helped us grow a loyal following but this is the first time we were able to sit down together and drink some beers. Jose is an absolute gentleman and it was ATB's pleasure to host him. Tune in to find out about this year's event, hosted at The Seed in Atlantic City, and maybe even a hint as to how you can score tickets to next year's event. Mike from Orso Ales also calls in to discuss his charity fundraiser for cancer along with a number of special beers he is raffling off made by some of the best home brewers in the Garden State.
This is a great episode with great company! All this and more on another episode of America The BREW-tiful!
There is a little known but highly sought after annual beer share that exists in the Garden State. There have been reports and sightings on Instagram of a group of neck beards and a couple rouge home brewers that gather every fall to celebrate the sub culture that is craft beer. A popular cat invited ATB to crush whales with a group of Bigfeet (more than one Bigfoot) deep in the woods of New Jersey. A great time was had by all and ATB, along with a feline special guest, was able to squeeze in a couple interviews with Eddie (MC of Squatchfest) and Bobby (CEO of Esker Hart) before the night got way too crazy.
This is a rare glimpse into a mysterious subsect of craft beer. You will not want to miss this episode of America The BREW-tiful!
This show was recorded on a Wednesday because Tom was just leaving for a bachelor party and Dan recently returned from one in Chicago. Dan offers some insight into The Windy City's craft beer scene and a few great taprooms to check out. Also, the return of NYC's biggest craft beer fest, Pastrytown, hosted by Other Half. Since the recording of this episode both Dan and Tom have purchased their early entrance tickets and we strongly recommend that everyone listening do the same. It's going to be a great time and there will be tons of whales to be ticked at this magical event. DO NOT MISS OUT!! Last but not least, beer releases, including but not limited to some fall favorites that everyone will want to run out and grab in the coming weeks!
All this, and more, on another episode of America The BREW-tiful!
Dan and Tom go back to District 96 for Round 3 in The Snake Den. Scott (Lorenzo), Rob (Hazeboiz) and of course, the only snake that can do The Worm, John Potenza sit down with ATB to rekindle old flames, talk some trash and drink some damn good beer! As many of you already know, anytime ATB goes to The Den it's a great listen and this one is no exception! Pull up a seat, grab your favorite brew and enjoy the absurdity.
All this, and more, on another episode of America The BREW-tiful!
You read that right guys and gals Kenny, founder of Hop Culture Magazine, made some time for ATB. We discussed his journey with Hop Culture from how he started out throwing parties with great beer to taking his digital magazine as far as he possibly could and then selling to Next Glass (parent company of Untappd). Kenny was a great interview and offered insightful perspective on today's craft beer scene and the craft beer scene of tomorrow. You won't want to miss this one!
All this and more on another episode of America The BREW-tiful!
The guys make a trip to a local brewery in Northern NJ, Ghost Hawk Brewing. Steve, one of founders at Ghost Hawk, sits down for the first half and Christian, beertender and whale hunter, sits down for the second half. Ghost Hawk does a lot of styles really well due to the fact that they have one the most tenured brewers in the game who has been brewing beer for over 30 years. They also have a great festival coming up this weekend, Sept 18th, at their Brewery in Clifton. You do not want to miss this. If all you want in life is a hot dog and a beer...basically a weekly itch for ATB, then you need to hit up Ghost Hawk and Rutt’s Hutt (some of the best dogs in the Garden State).
Hope everyone enjoys and remember...GOD BLESS AMERICA! Never Forget.
Thank you for hanging with us all summer everyone! We've dealt with a lot of craziness, particularly this week, and we appreciate your continued support. Now that the fall is upon us we will be bringing you some great guests in the coming weeks. Enjoy our final episode of Summer 2021 and get ready for a big September!
Dan makes a trade for some monster stouts from a Canadian brewery and NJ's very own Esker Hart. Yes beer fests have returned and there is a new one out in Pittsburgh that you will not want to miss! Plus, there are some great breweries putting some wild ingredients in beer...one of those beers even made it on this episode. One of our last episodes before the unofficial end of summer. Thank you everyone who tuned in all summer!
All this and more on another episode of America The BREW-tiful!
An aptly named episode, not only because Dan and Tom are good friends who enjoy beer together but also because Dan brought "You Are My Friend" brewed by The Seed and Mindful Ales. Tom has some big personal news to break in this episode and Dan brought this beer to celebrate....what a guy! The boys also cover this year's Goose Island BCBS variants...guess what guys it is craft beer, we know it's InBev too but just get over it. It's good beer. As well as a huge anniversary for an NJ Craft Beer Powerhouse! Evil Twin gets a C&D from a soda company after getting their asses kissed by said company...what a world! A beer run for charity starting and ending at some great craft breweries in the Garden State. Also, a ton of releases! All this and more on another episode of America The BREW-tiful!
Ok, so technically National Mead Day was 8/7 but this show comes out on Monday so just be happy there is another excuse to celebrate drinking alcohol! Dan and Tom have wanted to do a mead episode for quite some time and the pieces finally all came together. When it comes to traditional mead in this country there are few people better qualified and informed than Aly Schramm, CEO of Schramm's Mead. If you've been thinking of dipping your toe in the world of mead or maybe you are a Schramm's fanboy or fangirl, you need to give this a listen! Aly did not disappoint and ATB was so grateful for the time we spent speaking with her.
Not unlike craft beer, the mead industry in the US also has a "new money" aspect to it and damn is it exciting! ATB could not have a mead episode without interviewing one of the newest and highly anticipated meaderies in the country. Charles Rapadas, proprietor of Culling, also joined us to offer his perspective on what it's been like for him brewing mead and opening up a brand new business. Whether you are familiar with Charles or not you have probably heard of his other passion project, Three Chiefs, where some of the biggest stouts in the country have come from. Give a listen and find out how to get on Culling's waiting list for future memberships!
All this, and not much more, on another episode of America The BREW-tiful!
Dan and Tom bring back a couple segments that are oldies but goodies. Beer of The Week to start, Other Half going up against Angry Chair...you can probably see where this one is going. Then "What Even is Beer?" with a form of Korea's oldest alcoholic beverage taking center stage. Big shout outs to some of our favorite home brewers who put on a great event last week, "The Other Other Parking Lot". A TON., no exaggeration, of local and national releases as well as a tease to next week's episode. Get ready for the excitement of Season 2 with America The BREW-tiful!
PS outro song was a shout out to our buds at the Snake Den....see you all very soon!
Hey everybody short on time today...the title explains it all. Hope everyone enjoys this week's episode!
All this, and more, on another episode of America The BREW-tiful!
What the hell is up with Tom's voice?! He finally found out what the deal is and decided to share the news with everyone. Is it true that Other Half is expanding....again?! A brewery that is run by active rival gang members...yep we don't know how that works either but it sounds intriguing. A couple who recently split up is opening a new brewery together! Reunited and it feels soooo...awkward. Plus, Rob from The Hazeboiz calls in to discuss a recent IPO of Armed Forces Brewing in Annapolis, MD. Wait until you hear what this brewery is valued at! Here comes the next big short squeeze for all you Reddit Apes out there!
All this and a bunch of local and national releases on another episode of America The
BREW-tiful!
"New Money" Tom and Dan "The Adjunct Professor" sit down with Phil (an actual professor) and Kyle, owners and brewers at Obercreek in Wappingers Falls, NY. The boys sit down at the farm to discuss the origins of the brewery, their barrel program, using home grown hops, plans for the future and much much more. This is the first episode that was recorded outdoors, under a tent, in front of the Obercreek Taproom. The interview began in 90 degree heat and ended with a torrential down pour. First time for everything folks!
All this and more on another episode of America The BREW-tiful!
ATB sits down with Mike, proprietor of Bradley Brew Project, and very special guest Al Dukes, producer extraordinaire at WFAN. This sit down started with a collab that Al and BBP released, Al's Boring Beer, of which 10% of the proceeds go to The Boomer Esiason Foundation for Cystic Fibrosis. ATB and Mike took this opportunity to introduce Al to a wide range of craft brews and instructed him how to order a lager or pilsner at a restaurant..."Bring me your finest CrispyBoi!" ATB also interviewed Mike about how him, his wife and their great team started and maintain Bradley Brew Project. In case you were wondering BBP is punching way above their weight class and has a great tap room in downtown Bradley. This is a hidden gem of craft beer in The Garden State and you guys will want to add them to your list of must see spots over this summer!
As always the boys talk new releases national and local. All this and more on another episode of America The BREW-tiful!
Dan and Tom visit one of the best beer bars in the country, The Cloverleaf Tavern, in Essex County, New Jersey. America The BREW-tiful sits down with their buds, Rick and Steve, from the Beer You Are Podcast. Rick and Steve are great dudes and ATB had a great time sitting down and interviewing them. Ryan, owner and GM of Cloverleaf, also joined us to discuss The Cloverleaf Tavern origin story....YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS! Ryan also fills us in on his beer programs, The MBA and The PHD (the Adjunct Professor was all ears during this part of the interview), how YOU can bartend at The Cloverleaf and some upcoming draft lists and beer events. All this and more on another episode of America The BREW-tiful!
You might be saying...how, what, or why right about now. That's right, you read the title correctly, Dan and Tom had the opportunity to interview Craig Melvin of NBC. Craig invited the fellas over for a few beers and a bunch of laughs. Many people may not know this but Craig was a home brewer in his younger years and has a passion for the craft. One of America's greatest journalists gave ATB an opportunity to turn the tables and, for that, we are incredibly grateful. We know many of you may be tuning in for the first time and we hope that you enjoy. We also talk about the latest releases and news in the craft beer world.
All this and more on another episode of America The BREW-tiful!
That's right ATB is releasing it's second episode of the week! The boys wanted to get out an episode before MDW so everyone could listen while they are heading to their holiday parties!
No Dan and Tom are not actually in Texas but they did interview Marcus Baskerville from Weathered Souls Brewery in San Antonio. This well timed interview marks the one year anniversary of the Black Is Beautiful initiative which was started by Marcus at Weathered Souls. The boys dig in deep with Marcus on a number of topics and ATB is very appreciative of his time. At the end of this interview Marcus drops a BOMBSHELL upcoming collab that, as far as anyone knows, has not been announced anywhere!
Warning ( Some of the audio is not up to our typical standards. That was our fault for not preparing our guest properly...mistakes happen and we're sure you will still enjoy.)
Also Dan and Tom spend time discussing upcoming releases, expansions and re openings of some hot spots! ATB also snuck in a brief follow up to last week's big story...we can't forget what went down a couple weeks ago.
All this, and more, on another episode of America The BREW-tiful!
A WARNING TO OUR LISTENERS: Some of the content in this episode can be difficult to hear.
Some of the biggest names in craft beer have stepped down this past week amidst allegations of sexual harassment and workplace discrimination. Unfortunately, Tired Hands was a brewery that consistently came up in these allegations and they are local to our craft beer community. For this reason, Dan and Tom made the decision to read prepared statements from a number of former employees of Tired Hands. We also welcome Jake, a female craft beer influencer and someone who knows way more about beer than Dan or Tom. Jake shares her story of what life can be like as a female in the craft beer scene. This was an extremely relatable story and the two straight white guys who host this podcast were incredibly grateful to have Jake on as a guest. We could not thank her enough for her time. To finish off this week's episode we have a bunch of local and national releases for you. All this, and more, on another episode of America The BREW-tiful!
WHEW 50 Episodes...where did the time go?! ATB hosted "Uncle Dino", proprietor of Vitamin Sea Brewing, in Episode 50. We discussed what beers Dino likes to brew, why collabs are so great for the industry as well as some sports trivia. Dino has a great brewery in Eastern Massachusetts (not Western Mass...TOM!) and he was an absolute pleasure to host. Also discussed in this episode, those tasty little 8oz cans from Evil Twin, the recent events surrounding abuse and discrimination in the craft beer world and maple syrup....from Treehouse! Tons of Massachusetts influence in this episode and it's great! Also, Beer Of The Week returns with a Barleywine showdown...Tom loves these match ups! All this and more on another episode of America The BREW-tiful!
PS Thank you to everyone who has been supporting us over the past year. We love that we are able to share this time with you on a weekly basis talking about one of the things we all love most!
Hey everyone if you're a mother or, if you know a mother, it's a great time to tune in. Dan and Tom bring on Amber, aka Mrs Lorenzo The Beer Cat and Sara, a craft beer connoisseur and proud momma, who discuss what it's like to be matriarchs of their respective craft beer families. We discuss everything from fridge space to the best family friendly craft beer locales. As always we have a bunch of beer news to cover including, but not limited to, Other Half's Citra Week. There are some killer IPA's coming out of this Brooklyn powerhouse! So much so, that Beer Of The Week is an OH Citra Showdown! Who takes the crown in Episode 49 of America The BREW-tiful?!
All this and more on this week's episode...
Dan and Tom start out discussing a Birthday Beer Share held at Brick Farm Tavern, home to Troon Brewing. Some say it crossed the line and others say it was par for the course. Luckily, ATB has a first hand account of the shenanigans that happened on that particular day. Part 2 of this week's episode welcomes, James, co-owner of Corporate Ladder Brewing in Florida. James joins us to discuss his recent accolade of making the USA Today top 10 list of "Best New Breweries for 2021". We discuss the killer beers they've made, the ones they are about to make and the inspiration of said beers. It's rare to see a brewery master pastry stouts, fruited sours and crushable lagers but James and the team at Corporate Ladder has managed to do it. Listening to James speak it is not hard to figure out how this happened. ATB also covers a ton of beer news such as picking flowers gets you FREE BEER!!! WTF?! There is no lack of controversy and content in this week's episode so we hope you all enjoy!
ATB visits a brand new professional brewery in the Philadelphia suburbs. Jack, proprietor of Dr. Brewlittle's in Maple Shade, NJ, tells us how he really feels about the Hazy Hype Boys and why he looks forward to serving you one of the many styles he offers at his welcoming taproom and brewery. While ATB was at the brewery they also had the opportunity to sit down with home brewer, Autodidact. If that name sounds familiar its because they won the first round of the Shoreside Invitational with their saison, Wash. Dan nerds out on the parallels of hardcore music and craft beer while Tom tries his best to keep up. As always, weekly craft beer news is covered along with a few other shenanigans that we hope you enjoy! All this and more on another episode of America The BREW-tiful!
- Craft beer stats and Top 50 "Craft" Breweries of 2020.
- A macro brewery wants to give your pooch $20,000 to drink their beer!
- A few up and coming home brewers are highlights
- One of "New Money" Tom's favorite NY breweries starts canning!
- Great place to get shelfies in NYC.
- A 420 shoutout! (We didn't forget about the second most important vice in this country)
- A Flagship Showdown in "Beer Of The Week"
- The Adjunct Professor goes to Wake Fest
All this and more on another episode of America The BREW-tiful!
Dan and Tom drove to Ridgewood, Queens, NY to sit down with Jeppe, proprietor of Evil Twin NYC. . ATB was not sure what to expect going into this interview but, as it turns out, Jeppe and the Evil Twin NYC team were gracious and humble hosts. We discussed many topics including how he found his location, trolling the neck beards of craft beer, who comes up with the crazy beer names (hint...its a family affair) and exciting news on new taproom(s)! Evil Twin and Jeppe also receive hate mail...can you guess why? The answer may surprise you. This is only the tip of the "Bjergtop". You'll have to listen to get the full gist! Oh, by the way, if you're tuning in to hear about the "feud" with his brother...you won't find it here. That's old news ladies and gents. Get over it! All this and more on another episode of America The BREW-tiful!
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Dan and Tom sit down with Doug from @felinioushops (it's pronounced fee-line-ee-us), Scott from @lorenzothebeercat and Jon from @aryabarksbrews. We discuss all things from high class pure breeds to mangy rescues and the beers they love! We also discuss some hard hitting news in the craft beer industry...we have standards to uphold after all! Our buddies Johnny aka King Cobra and Rob, CEO of the Hazeboiz, join us at the end to discuss some YUGE releases at District 96! All this and more on another episode of America The BREW-tiful!
Episode 42 has a little bit of everything! Dan and Tom discuss some bad news and some good news in the craft community, a charity raffling off a bunch of whales for a great cause (listen to find out where to enter), a Japanese brewery fighting the good fight and the reopening of Other Half's taproom. As always, ATB cracks a couple beers in Beer Of The Week. This week the beers come from two breweries that you may not have heard of before. What did our listeners do for St. Patty's Day you ask? Tune in to find out....warning one answer is NSFW. Can you guess who might have provided that one? All this and more on another episode of America The BREW-tiful!
In this week's episode Dan and Tom discuss HopCulture's top 50 IG influencer list, Untappd's upcoming 1 Billionth Check in and a crispy beer of the week! Above all of the typical craft beer related news you've come to expect, Dan and Tom sit down with an employee, Dwight, of Brew Dog Indianapolis. If you've been reading Worst Beer Blog or a number of other outlets that cover craft beer news you would know that Brew Dog recently got into some hot water over some questionable staffing decisions made out of their Indianapolis location. This decision has negatively impacted the lives of a few individuals who worked for Brew Dog which is why America The BREW-tiful made the decision to bring this story to our fan base. We want to thank Dwight for being an active participant and giving life to a story that would have been very difficult for Dan and Tom to tell without his input. Please give a listen, draw your own conclusions and, if you feel so inclined, support our fellow craft beer family who has been directly impacted. All this and more on another episode of America The BREW-tiful!
Dan and Tom sit down with Chris from Shore Side Brewing located just outside of Atlantic City. Not only is Chris a great home brewer but he also organized a home brewer competition which features some of the best home brewers in the Garden State. A handful of these breweries are on the precipice of opening their own facilities and making a leap to the majors. This is your chance to get in on the ground floor! ATB also covers the latest news in craft beer, including a great fruited sour collab sent to us by @mattyeats. All this and more on another episode of America The BREW-tiful!
Dan and Tom are without a guest for the first time in a few weeks. In episode 39 they discuss Florida beer festivals....will Dan be getting the Super VIP at Wakefest? Popping some new home brews from one of their favorite Garden State home brewers. Some exciting news regarding NJ's home brew scene. Jeppe from Evil Twin trolls a troll...again. Finally, Beer of the Week returns with the Garden State vs. The Sunshine State. All this and more on another episode of America The BREW-tiful!
Dan and Tom took a trip to NJ's very own Bolero Snort in the heart of the Meadowlands. The size of this operation absolutely blew the boys away. ATB had the opportunity to sit down with Scott, Head of Sales, at Bolero Snort. Tom wanted to cut this episode short in post production because Dan and Scott could not stop talking during the episode but, truth be told, Scott has a wealth of knowledge of the ins and outs of the NJ distro business. If you are curious about how a relatively unknown brewery like Bolero was able to navigate the treacherous terrain of the Garden State's archaic beer laws to become one of the biggest craft distro beers in NJ you need to tune in to this episode. Thanks for listening and hope you enjoy!
Dan and Tom are back in the saddle on a very special episode of America The BREW-tiful. Episode 37 brings us back to New City with our buds Johnny and Justin of District 96 and the myth, the man, the legend Rob of the Hazeboiz. Are you still reading? Great because there is a YUGE announcement in this episode regarding District 96. If you don't listen now you'll be the last to know so don't waste any time! Tune In, Sit Down and Drink Up! All this and more on another episode of America The BREW-tiful!
Dan and Tom discuss some hot topics including Tin Barn's first collab..hint hint it's with D96, NJ's biggest nano-brewery might change the way they release their beers, you got the beer this group has your travel expenses and some local small batch brews get some big time recognition. Other Half celebrates their anniversary with a much larger offering of BA Bananaversary, proxies allowed and 2pp...yeah you read that right. Plus two very rare and very exclusive beers that eluded ATB this past week. All this and more on another episode of America The BREW-tiful!
Dan and Tom sit down with one of the premier young brewers in the game. Dave, founder of Mindful Ales, joins ATB to discuss his brand and what makes his beers so highly sought after. Dave discusses the origins of Mindful, his brewing processes, the cultivation of his own strain of yeast using cacti and what is on the horizon for his brand. This is a can't miss episode! The only drawback is that Dave's beers are not necessarily available to the public...just yet. Listeners will find out why that is and when he might be looking to change to a larger production brewery. Exciting things are happening in the NJ beer scene and Mindful Ales is part of this new wave of passionate and intellectual brewers that should get you very excited to live in the Garden State! All this and more on another episode of America The BREW-tiful!
Dan and Tom sit down with Erratic Fermentations, a home brewer located in Monmouth County, NJ. These dudes retro fitted a barn to brew beer in and are building their own coolship...WHO DOES THIS? Erratic Fermentations that's who. They are making everything from saisons to barrel aged barleywines. Mike and Dan from Erratic Fermentations are the future of craft beer in the Garden State and everyone should be getting excited for these two craftsmen! Take a listen to hear about their journey and figure out how to get their beer! All this and more on another episode of America The BREW-tiful!
Dan and Tom try to pack as much beer news in one hour as possible. Hill Farmstead could be shipping beer to your doorstep...if you live in one of these two states! Our special guest, Rob from the Hazeboiz, calls in to discuss Equilibrium and reselling on the secondary. Beer fests are coming back....ALREADY?! Yep but only in this Sunshine State. The Battle of The Barleys in this week's Beer Of The Week! All this and more on another episode of America The BREW-tiful!
Dan and Tom bring back beer of the week with one of NJ's best versus one of NY's finest. Troon versus Root and Branch, who reigns victorious in this week's episode? Tune in to find out! The boys revisit The Garage, the haunted VA brewery from the Halloween episode, to share a story about how they dealt with an egregious customer complaint. Also, a big Brooklyn brewery sends out magnums to make the best out of NYE in the era of Covid. Last but not least, our listeners will get a glimpse into how serious Dan "The Adjunt Professor" takes his beer share game...you don't want to miss this one. All this and more on another episode of America The BREW-tiful!
Dan and Tom discuss some of the biggest beers of the year, a new Instagram page that posts the top beers of the week, @topbeerdrops, and some big barleywine releases. The boys also discuss some of the best beers they tried on the show and some big announcements for 2021. The show finishes off with the Bobby Fastberry mystery emerging out of District 96. What in God's name is a winter raspberry?! All this and more on another episode of America The BREW-tiful!
Dan and Tom sit down with Lauren and Dale, the daughter and father duo that own Tin Barn Brewing. As you may have guessed Tin Barn Brewing operates out of a 12,000 SF tin barn in Chester, New York..."GO BIG OR GO HOME" is their mantra and they do not disappoint! Lauren graduated from the American Brewer's Guild and runs all things beer related while Dale is a serial entrepreneur who can cook one hell of a pizza. This is one of the most family friendly breweries that ATB has visited. From the food to the many styles of beer that Lauren has mastered, there is something for everyone at this Hudson Valley hotspot. If you are taking a road trip or a brewery tour of the Catskills you should be adding Tin Barn to your list of must see spots. The boys had a great time chatting with Lauren and Dale and they could not have been more gracious hosts. If you are looking for a brewery you can bring the whole family to you have to give this episode a listen!
It's a movie theater, it's a restaurant, it's a damn good brewery! Dan and Tom visit Alternate Ending Beer Co. and sit down with proprietor Scott Novick. Although Scott worked at one of the premier hazy IPA breweries in the country, did someone say OH, he has chosen to push the boundaries at his own establishment. There is a room that smells like fresh baked bread, strictly reserved for barrel aging wild ales, and a mash tun capable of producing single decoction pilsners for all you crispy boiz out there! Scott and his team have big things planned from cult movie nights to live events. This new brewpub met and exceeded our expectations in many ways and we can't wait for the rest of you craft beer junkies to check out this NJ hotspot!
Dan and Tom sit down with John "Chicky" Donohue who shares the greatest tale of beer delivery ever told . Our listeners may have heard or seen Chicky's story before on TV or in print, maybe some of you have even read his book or heard about the movie that is currently being made about his story. In this episode Chicky takes us back to November 1967 when he boarded a ship out of New Jersey headed for Vietnam with a couple cases of beer for his buddies who were serving in the Armed Forces on the front lines of the Vietnam War. You are probably thinking right now how absolutely crazy this sounds and you would be right. Please give a listen to this week's bonus episode for all the details of this wild story!
Although Dan and Tom keep calling this Episode 29 this is actually Episode 28...clowns! In this episode the boys interview Bobby from Esker Hart Ales, one of the premier homebrewers in the Garden State. We talk about how Bobby got started, his plans for the future, where the name Esker Hart came from and, most importantly, how you might be able to score a bottle of his highly coveted barrel aged brews. In addition to our interview we discuss some current events in the Northeast craft beer world, Other Half's new mixed culture project and "What Even Is Beer?" returns with a "Pie To The Face" from Muckraker Brewery! All this and more on this week's episode of America The BREW-tiful!
Dan and Tom talk about the biggest Kane release of the year A Night To End All Dawns (ANTEAD) and how this year is one of the best releases in a long time for that specific set. Hicks bottle openers were available this Black Friday weekend...did you get yours? Also, Bokkereyder, one of the rarest and most highly coveted lambic blenders in the world is distributed in the US for the first time ever through DeCicco's Grocery Store in Putnam County, NY. The boys also have a special call in guest, internet sensation Tony "Buck Chug" Bushika, whose absolutely savage beer chug went viral this past week. Go check out the full video on @worstbeerblog. You won't want to miss this week's episode of America The
BREW-tiful!
Dan and Tom take the show on the road to Rockland County, NY. The boys sit down with Johnny, owner of District 96, and head of the internet trolling company the Hazeboiz.
District 96, with the help of the Hazeboiz, has become one of the hottest breweries in the Northeast. Tune in to learn the secrets of the highly coveted Snakefruit and how a little black magic has gone a long way for this brewery.
Dan and Tom sit down with Tom Peters, Proprietor of Monk's Cafe in Philadelphia. This past week Tom made the difficult decision to shut Monk's Cafe down for the foreseeable future. He explains his reasons for doing so, how difficult this decision has been and what his plans are to inevitably reopen. Tom also shares with us the origin story of when he convinced Cantillon to distribute their lambics to Philly, his recent trip with Sean Hill to a New Zealand hop farm, upcoming cellar sales and breweries that he plans on bringing on board when he reopens. If you'd like a lesson on great beer and where to find it this is a great listen! Oh we almost forgot to mention Tom teases possible bottle sales of Russian River's PYT in Phillly for next year. All this and more on another episode of America The BREW-tiful!
Dan and Tom talk about the hyped release Life After Death Star Batch 2 from Equilibrium. A lot of people missed out so, naturally, those that scored must have had help in the form of...online bots. Yes its as scandalous as it sounds! Tom talks about his second trip to Obercreek in Wappinger's Falls, NY and scoring some wild ale funk. Also, Tavour has been putting out some great beers and now they have been offering some great Mead. It's so expensive and the bottles are so small... so why should you spend your money on this tasty honey beverage. You'll just have to tune in to find out! All this and more on Episode 24 of America The BREW-tiful!
Dan and Tom discuss and review battleground beers and the breweries that make them in many of America's swing states. Dan gets nostalgic on Reddit's old beer trading pages, this is really interesting for you new school guys who like craft history. This week's edition of "What Even Is Beer?" with a new slime "beer" that looks worse than it sounds and good ol' gimmick marketing. The boys also discuss their travels and Dan helps the birthday boy, Tom, attain his "white whale" . All this and more on another episode of America The BREW-tiful!
Dan and Tom welcome special guest Mike from Orso Ales. Mike is a homebrewer and he makes some killer beers. Our show is about great craft beer and where to find it...this is it right here folks. Orso Ales is available to anyone who follows their Instagram account, @orso_ales, and asks Mike at the right time. Also, fake reviews are here again and this time it wasn't Tom who brought it up but we did follow up on the story that we first presented in Episode 14. We also have a good old fashioned haunting at a VA brewery, The Garage in Chesapeake. There is a brief 10 minute clip of this interview about 45 minutes in. If you'd like to hear the rest go to our IG or YouTube channel. All this and more on another episode of America The BREW-tiful!
Dan and Tom sip on Banana Pudding Crunch from Other Half while discussing Martin House's new release Buffalo Wangz, a Buffalo Wing Sauce Sour. Are any of us even drinking "beer" anymore, what even is beer, are we getting the wool pulled over our eyes? The boys bring in an expert in the field to weigh in. Sean from The Seed, a brewery based out of Atlantic City, NJ that will be opening very soon. Sean and his wife, Amanda, will be brewing lower abv beers including saisons, lagers and barrel aged goodies from their 5,000 SF facility. The Garden State is getting a highly anticipated farmhouse brewery in The Seed and we could not be more excited! Tune in for all the juicy deetz on Episode 21 of America The BREW-tiful.
Dan and Tom interview Jason from Timber Ales. We discuss many topics including his exciting barrel program, the future of Timber Ales and what Jason likes to drink when no one is looking. You will not want to miss this fun and informative interview. All this and more on another episode of America The BREW-tiful.
Dan and Tom interview @crafty_tats, aka Zeppe, and @pint-size-leah, aka Leah to discuss their recent proposal...what does this have to do with craft beer you ask? Zeppe created a craft beer label that said "Will you marry me?" and had Stickman Brews place the label on a can of craft beer. Great interview and a feel good story in another chaotic week in our great country. We also discuss a bold Shitlord who got called out for charging a lot of money for a 2 ounce pour of great beer...acceptable or despicable? You decide. All this and more on another episode of America The BREW-tiful.
Tom was exposed to someone who tested positive for Covid. In the eleventh hour the guys had to change the format of the episode. Please excuse the audio as the entire episode was recorded via Zoom. Unfortunately, Beer Of The Week had to be postponed but...Good news, Tom's test was negative! So our typical format will return next week with some exciting news!
Dan and Tom interview Anthony from last week's Troon Jabroni drama. Is he a pitchman or a pugilist, a lover or a fighter, an ignorant beer novice or a master of "Malevolent Intent"? Don't pass judgement until you've listened to this sensational interview. Oh and we also have another exciting Beer Of The Week - Kane vs Kane, Saturday Night Lights vs Almond Dream. All this and more on another episode of America The BREW-tiful!
If you guys and gals have never heard of Obercreek Brewing in Southern NY State you'll want to tune in. Tom just got back from his brief vacation in the Catskills and gives a brief synopsis on OBC, Suarez Family Brewery and Hudson Valley. Also, there are some crazy trades in the beer world and Dan has one specific monster offer to discuss. Troon and Brick Farm Tavern are known for great beer, food and now...Beer Slushies! Yeah you read that right. Dan talks about his trip down to Brick Farm Tavern to have his first beer slushie and one "gentleman" who wanted to fight a group of Jabroni's aka Troon Enthusiasts! All this and more on Episode 16 of America The BREW-tiful!
Tom had a 1 in 400 shot at winning a classic Strong Ale and somehow he lucked out. One condition of that win was that he needed to write a review of that beer, 2018 Royal Oil from Bull & Bush, so the boys reviewed it on this week's episode. Unfortunately, they still can't figure out the difference between a strong ale and a barleywine. Also, Stone Brewing from Escondido, CA has entered the world of corporate America by suing every small company that uses the word stone...this is not an exaggeration. Finally, a legendary New Jersey hardcore band mashes it up with a local brewery to create magic. After all, beer and music is why God created the weekend. All this and more on a new episode of America The BREW-tiful!
Dan and Tom get down to business as their regular format returns for Episode 14. Two large companies team up to take on craft beer, a Rockland County, New York brewery buys a farm and the boys put two big stouts head to head in Beer of The Week. Also, Tom thinks he uncovered a small scandal with Untappd Ratings but he likely just has too much time on his hands. All this and more in Episode 14 of America The BREW-tiful!
Dan and Tom have their first guest, Harry, the homebrewer of Xbeerimental. Harry is pushing the boundaries of experimentation with craft beer while also respecting the history of brewing by recreating some of the oldest styles known to man. Dan and Tom thought they knew a lot about beer but after talking with Harry they realized....maybe not so much. Also, beer of the week Troon vs Twin Elephant, two red hot new school brewers in the Garden State. Have fun listening guys and gals!
Is it that time of year already? That's right Goose Island releases their 2020 line up for Bourbon County Barrel Aged Series. Dan and Tom weigh in on which ones you should spend your money on. Also, a big Happy Birthday to Other Half Roc... thanks for always giving us great beer so close to home!
Dan and Tom have a little Q&A with each other for our loyal listeners and for our new subscribers. Dan reminisces about his past adventures in craft beer and talks about a guy he met online....or maybe that was on line (the spacing makes all the difference here). Fun times in this bonus episode while Dan is away on Summer Vacation.
Dan and Tom discuss a possible trademark infringement on the West Coast. It's another scorcher in the studio and the guys are downing thiccc stouts while sweating like long tailed cats in a room full of rocking chairs. Also, Tom loses the last ten minutes of the episode and has to rerecord by himself...what a dope! All this and more on another exciting episode of America The BREW-tiful!
Dan and Tom discuss some hard hitting current events in the craft beer world in the first 20 minutes of this episode. Things get considerably lighter in the second half of the show. Listen and find out how you can make shitty beer taste better, if that's your thing. Also, there are some crazy trade offers out there...tune in to find out what your 4 pack can get you on the secondary market in the PNW!
More Good Will by the craft beer community and, as always, Good Beer Hunting by Dan and Tom. The boys are recording in Western Massachusetts, 10 minutes from Treehouse. They give some great tips on where to stay and what to eat for anyone looking to do a Massachusetts beer trip...oh and some great music.
Dan and Tom announce the winner of America The Brew-tiful's very first Beer Giveaway. Modern Times and many breweries are having a difficult time in the Covid Climate of California. And, for the first time in weeks, we crown a king for Beer of The Week by pinning two Black Is Beautiful Stouts from Jersey Shore Breweries.
America The Brew-tiful celebrates 244 years of Freedom through the lens of craft beer. Dan and Tom find out that craft beer has a much deeper history in this country. Along the journey they pop a couple craft beer staples including a 2013 stout that's like opening a time capsule. You do not want to miss this very special bonus episode of America The Brew-tiful!
Dan and Tom crack a few of Florida's Finest in solidarity with breweries in the Sunshine State who just had to close down their taprooms....again! A salacious story from the Midwest of deceit and forgery affecting Side Project and their highly sought after Beer Barrel Time bottles. Craft beer brings friends and family closer especially during holidays. Happy 4th Everyone! We've got a secret for you if you listen closely!
Dan and Tom discuss big news happening in their backyard. A local brewery receiving death threats for a beer they never released and so much more on this episode of America The Brewfitul!
Dan and Tom pit last week's King of The Ring against each other, Other Half Bubble Wrap w/ adjuncts VS. Equilibrium's Graceland, tune in to find out if the King of Rock And Roll becomes the King of Pastry Stouts. Also, outdoor sections are opening at breweries starting this weekend! Is the end of Coronavirus upon us and how do the boys feel about the reopening of brewery taprooms. All this...and more on Episode 4 of America The Brew-tiful!
Dan and Tom provide an update on the "Black Is Beautiful" stout collaboration. A follow up on last episode's "Under The Radar" brewery, Twin Elephant, and their Lil' Shimmy Ye' Fruit Variant. Plus a new "Under The Radar" brewery, how to get a proxy and take advantage of new Covid-19 related beer laws and a legendary NEIPA that you can now find on a shelf for a limited time.
Covering the week of 6/8/2020 - Dan and Tom discuss how the craft beer community is taking a stand in reaction to the George Floyd tragedy. On the lighter side, there is some pretty good NJ breweries that are putting out great beer which is fairly easy to get....DON'T MISS OUT. Finally, some very bold predictions are made that may come true.