Episode 120: From The Lower East Side to Germany

$Episode 128: Belgium Comes to Cooperstown, Part 2: Welcome to the second installment of Beer Sessions Radio at Brewery Ommegangs Belgium Comes to Cooperstown beer festival! Jimmy Carbone kicks off the episode with some of the folks behind Brewery Ommegang, President Simon Thorpe and Brewmaster Phil Leinhart. Tune in to hear discussions about the anti-fracking movement in Upstate New York, why New York state water is perfect for making beer, and the rapid expansion of Brewery Ommegang. Jimmy checks in with Bill Herlicka of White Birch Brewing to talk about some of White Birchs new beers, consistent brewing, and how a deal large retailer can completely change a companys brewing process. Later, Jimmys talking with Sean Lawson of Lawsons Finest Liquids about meeting demand, and collaborating on beers with brewpubs across the country. Jimmy chows down on some of Scott Vaccaros roasted pig, and talks about Captain Lawrence Brewings new brewery expansion. Finally, Jimmy chats with Tommy Harde$

Episode 122: Beer Books and Blogs: On this weeks episode of Beer Sessions Radio, Jimmy Carbone is talking beer books and blogs with a handful of awesome guests. Christian DeBenedetti is in the house, talking about his beer travels for The Great American Ale Trail, as well as his new venture, The Weekly Pint. The Weekly Pint is an e-newsletter that goes out to inform beer-drinkers around the country about amazing craft beer and events. Erica Shea and Stephen Valand from the Brooklyn Brew Shop are in the studio promoting their new book called the Beer Making Book. Hear about some of their wild recipes, including the Peach Cobbler Ale, the Lobster Saison, and the JalapeÃ±o Saison Spicy! Seth Wright of Beer Nation joins the crew to talk about beer on TV, macrobeer and Anthony Bourdain, as well as a little bit of history of alcohol on television. To learn more about all of these wonderful guests, tune in to this weeks Beer Sessions Radio! This episode has been brought to you by GreatBrewers by Beer Sessions Radio (TM)

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Episode 134: From Maine to Washington: Welcome to another jam-packed episode of Beer Sessions Radio with Jimmy Carbone! New York City Lagunitas representative Jimmy Lyons joins the studio for the first time. Ed Berestecki is back, and hes chatting with your host, Jimmy Carbone, about the original eight taps at Mugs Ale House in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Tessa and Enrica Malfucci make the trip down from Maine to represent their family beer brand, The Atlantic Brewing Company. Learn about the history of the company in Bar Harbor, and Brandon Moore from American Beer cracks open some Atlantic Brewing beers with Jimmy and guests. Jim Jamison calls in from Washington to talk about his brewery, Foggy Noggin. Hear Jim talk about the small-scale production of English-style ales, and the beer scene in the Pacific Northwest. Everyones tasting beers from across the country! You dont want to miss this episode of beer sessions radio! This program has been sponsored by GreatBrewers.com. You cant promi by Beer Sessions Radio (TM)

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Episode 147: Spain & Maine: From Spain to Maine, from cider to beer, Jimmy Carbones covering it all on this weeks episode of Beer Sessions Radio! Joined by Jen Schwertman of Blind Tiger, Jimmys chatting it up with John and Anthony Belliveau-Flores of Rowan Imports. Learn about Northern Spains cider culture, and why sour and lambic lovers will appreciate cider from Northern Spain. Jason Perkins calls in from Allagash to talk about some upcoming brews, and Joe and Dennis Fisher share some tips from the second edition of their book, Brewing Made Easy. Later, Jessica Garcia Agullo and John Collins from Iberian Beer United share some special Spanish beers, and Spains fascination with blonde beers. Learn about Spanish beer and cider blends! This episode has been brought to you by GreatBrewers.com. You dont have anywhere to hid in a pilsner-style beer. Its a much trickier proposition to brew a pilsner/lager than a big stout. [21:40] -- Dennis Fisher on Beer Sessions Radio Spain is the place t by Beer Sessions Radio (TM)

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Episode 130: Pils & Pair: This weeks Beer Sessions Radio starts off with a great discussion about canned pilsners. Jimmy Carbone is joined by Chris OLeary of Brew York, New York and Sean McCain of The Bronx Brewery to talk about some of their favorite American pilsners. How do they stack up against their European counterparts? Later, John Richards phones in to talk about his upcoming film, Beer Hunter the Movie. John shot hours of footage of beer legend Michael Jackson, and is currently editing it into a full-length craft beer movie. Tune in to hear more about Michael Jacksons life, and how he saved beer. HRNs own Straight From the Source host Clay Gordon drops by the studio to talk about building a chocolate factory, beer and chocolate pairings, and the importance of taste memory. This episode has been brought to you by GreatBrewers.com. It takes a really talented brewer to make a good pilsner. Theres nothing you can hide in a pilsner. -- Chris OLeary on Beer Sessions Radio by Beer Sessions Radio (TM)

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Episode 136: Cider Week NY: On todays episode of Beer Sessions Radio, Jimmy Carbone is celebrating New Yorks Cider Week! Dave Brodrick of Blind Tiger and Worthy Burger joins Jimmy to share some of his cider-making experiences. Joy Doumis and Jeremy Hammond of Proper Cider are in the studio talking about making cider at home with apples from the GrowNYC Greenmarket. Sara Grady is in the house from Glynwood, and shes talking about The Apple Project, the Cider Week initiative, and the differences between French and American ciders. Later, Jimmy calls up Steve Wood from Farnum Hill to talk about some of his ciders (including the Extra Dry and the Kingston Black), carbonation, grafting, and the numerous varieties in his orchard. Also on the phone is Dan Wilson of Hicks Orchard. Tune in to hear him talk about the importance are experimenting with different apple varieties in cider-making. This program has been sponsored by GreatBrewers.com. There are elements that I really enjoy in champagne by Beer Sessions Radio (TM)

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Episode 127: Belgium Comes to Cooperstown, Part 1: Todays episode of Beer Sessions Radio is live from the Belgium Comes to Cooperstown beer festival in Cooperstown, New York. Tune in to get a feel for the atmosphere of the festival, and check it out next year! First up, Jimmy Carbone talks with Michael Saklad, the Eastern Regional Sales Manager for Stone Brewery. Hear about the beers that Stone brought to the festival, and what goes down in the Stone tent in Cooperstown. Next, Jimmys chatting with Chad Rich, the owner of a new brew pub in Waterbury, Vermont called Prohibition Pig. Tune in to learn the rich history of Vermont craft beer, and hear about how Hurricane Irene affected the old Alchemist brew pub. Daniel Lanigan, a Massachusetts beer bar pioneer, talks with Jimmy about his introduction to craft beer. Hear about how Daniel started the iconic beer bar in Amherst, The Moan and Dove. He expanded to Northampton with another bar, The Dirty Truth, and finally settled in Boston with by Beer Sessions Radio (TM)

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