Episode 126: Specialty Beer Tasting Session

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

Episode 115: Pair and Ferment!: On this weeks episode of Beer Sessions Radio, Jimmy Carbone and guests are talking about beer pairings and fermentation. Matt Bean of Mens Health is in the studio with some sour beers that he is pairing with a rhubarb crisp. Tune in to hear what beer fairs the best! Herbalist Claudia Keel and Claire Hartten are also joining us to discuss fermentation not only in beer, but in yogurt, kombucha, and cheese. Hear about some of the health benefits of eating and drinking fermented products. Candice Santaferraro calls in from Frogs Leap Farm and Winery to discuss some of the homemade mead that shes been fermenting. Finally, Jimmy and the rest talk about cult beers, and whether theyre really worth the hunt. This episode has been brought to you by GreatBrewers.com. Its also interesting because acidity plays such a role [in sour beer], and of course in wine acidity plays a role. It sets it up for some nice pairings that are reminiscent of what wine can do. -- Jen by Beer Sessions Radio (TM)

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Episode 123: Beer in the U.K. and China: On this weeks Beer Sessions Radio, Jimmy Carbone is talking about beer in the U.K. and in China. Beer writer John Holl is in the studio, talking about the culture of low ABV beers in the U.K. Jeff Cioletti, Editor-In-Chief at Beverage World, is also in the studio to talk about the stigma associated with cask ales across the pond. Patrick Donagher of GetRealPresents.com and Alewife NYC discusses his recent cask festival, and how beer lovers of all ages were enjoying cask beer. Later, Jimmy and company talk with Teddy Gowan of Dr. Beer in Shanghai, China. Teddy talks about beer trends in Shanghai and Beijing, and how the beer scene there resembles that of the United States before the craft brew movement. The studio guests talk about their favorite English and Scottish beers, and why so many beer bars in NYC tend feature macrobrews on tap and leave their lines dirty. This episode has been brought to you by GreatBrewers.com. by Beer Sessions Radio (TM)

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Episode 139: Spanish Beer & Wendy Littlefield: On this weeks episode of Beer Sessions Radio, Jimmy Carbone is talking about Vanberg and Dewulfs Coast to Coast Toast 2012 and Spanish beer! Jimmys joined in the studio by beer enthusiast Julie Barnard and Jen Schwertman of Blind Tiger! Wendy Littlefield, co-owner of Vanberg and Dewulf, calls in to talk about the postponing of the Coast to Coast Toast in New York City due to Superstorm Sandy. Wendy gives some tips on how you can help all of the small business that were negatively impacted by the storm. For the next segment, Johnny Brilliant of Iberian Beer United stops by to talk about some of the Spanish beers that hes importing. What does the Barcelona beer scene have to offer? The second half of Iberian Beer United, Jessica Garcia Agullo, drops by for the third segment to offer some wonderful porters from Gisberga Brewing and the Juliet from Lanjub! This episode has been brought to you by GreatBrewers.com. In order to help the individua by Beer Sessions Radio (TM)

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Episode 141: The World Atlas of Beer & Chimay: This weeks Beer Sessions Radio is live from Jimmy Carbones bar, Jimmys No. 43! Guests on todays show include the authors of The World Atlas of Beer, Tim Webb and Stephen Beaumont, and Chimay ambassador, Luc Bobo Van Mechelen. Tune in to hear about Bobos storied history in the beer world, and why Chimay has been so successful in the United States. Tim and Stephen discuss their reverence for famed beer writer, Michael Jackson, and how their book was influenced by his writings. Bobo and Tim talk about lambics, and what beers can be officially labeled with the title. Hear the gangs opinions on Italian beers, and listen in to hear about some European countries with burgeoning beer scenes! Learn more about beer in South America, Asia, and Africa! This episode has been sponsored by GreatBrewers.com. By the time we came out of it [writing the book] over a year later, the both of us were reeling that we really hadnt had any idea of exactly how big by Beer Sessions Radio (TM)

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Episode 144: Lagunitas Brewing Company: This week on Beer Sessions Radio, Jimmy Carbone sits down with Tony Magee, the founder of Lagunitas Brewing Company, and Mark Slujkic, the New York Marketing Manager for Lagunitas. Tony talks about how he founded Lagunitas at a low point in his life- with his marriage on the rocks and his job down the tubes. Hear how Tonys musical background influences the way he runs his brand. Tony, Mark, and Jimmy also discuss Lagunitas labels, and why they had to alter some of their famous seasonal beers. Tune in for discussions about canning, and why craft beer should be viewed as a local product more often. This episode has been sponsored by GreatBrewers.com. When you get a thing going, if its authentic, people see that reflection in it and gravitate towards it. You become a little black hole for people who have interesting points of view... youre not looking for hired guns. [12:50] A brand is a twenty-year-long symphony. There are themes, there are restate by Beer Sessions Radio (TM)

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Episode 145: Evil Twin & Gruits: Jimmy Carbone is joined in the studio by a bunch of great beer guests for 2013s first installment of Beer Sessions Radio! Ryan Barker of Adobe Blues is in the house talking about the beers at Adobe Blues. Ben Granger from Bierkraft and Josh Bernstein of Craft Beer New York are cracking some beers in the studio and chatting it up! Jeppe Jarnit-Bjergso, Brewer of Evil Twin, talks about gypsy brewing, the American craft beer market, and aging beer. Alex McDonald of Eagle Earth Brewing and A and G Homebrewing Supplies calls in to talk about gruits and bittering herbs, and some of the beers that hes been making up in New Hampshire. What are some of the weirdest ingredients that have been put into beers? Tune in to hear what hops sell the best at Alexs homebrew shop, A and G Homebrewing Supplies. Josh Bernstein talks about his new beer app through Craft Beer New York! This episode has been brought to you by GreatBrewers.com. Gypsy brewing give you the freedom by Beer Sessions Radio (TM)

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