Episode 135: Spider Bite Brewing Co., Idle Hands, & The Happy Hour Guys

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

Episode 150: Kings County Brewer’s Collective & Pints 4 Prostates: New York City has a strong homebrewing scene! This week on Beer Sessions Radio, Jimmy Carbone is chatting with John Kleinchester of Beertography, as well as Jason Sahler and Kyler Serfass of the new Kings County Brewers Collective. Tune in to hear the crew talk about Homebrew Alley VII, and find out who took awards home from the homebrewing competition. Why did Jason and Kyler decide to go the professional brewing route, and how much more room is there in New York City for new breweries? Later, Rick Lyke, founder of Pints 4 Prostates calls in to talk about connecting about prostate cancer over beer. Later, Jimmy revisits the devastation of Hurricane Sandy on the beer community with surprise caller Gene Muller of Flying Fish. Learn why Gene keeps Flying Fishs beers local, and hear about their benefit beer, Forever Unloved Sandy. Thanks to Beer Session Radios sponsor, GreatBrewers.com. Theres tons of people in New York Ci by Beer Sessions Radio (TM)

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Episode 114: Taverns and U.S. History: Jimmy Carbones talking about taverns on this weeks episode of Beer Sessions Radio. Christine Sismondo, author of America Walks into a Bar, is in the studio to offer s perspective on the importance of taverns as gathering places throughout history. Also in the studio are Ken Tirado of Killmeyers Old Bavarian Inn and Barry Smyth of Fraunces Tavern, two of the oldest taverns in New York City. Tune in to hear about some of the beers at Killmeyers and Fraunces Tavern, the importance of owner involvement in bars, the consequences of Prohibition in the United States, and why its important to keep old tavern traditions alive. This episode has been brought to you by GreatBrewers.com. I dont see the American Revolution happening without taverns. One interesting thing about Prohibition is that people are really invested in the story as something that created more problems than it solved. To some degree, its true, but if you look at the beginning of Prohibiti by Beer Sessions Radio (TM)

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Episode 125: What’s on Tap?: How does a microbrewery get on tap at beer bars across New York City? Were here to find out on this weeks episode of Beer Sessions Radio! Our host Jimmy Carbone is joined by guests from all across the craft beer spectrum. Sarah and Giancarlo Annese are co-founders of BeerUnion.net, and they recently visited all of the Good Beer Seal bars in New York City. Hear about how Sarah and Giancarlo learned a new appreciation for the city through their experience. Ryan Barker, manager of Adobe Blues in Staten Island, is also in the studio talking about the beer on tap at his bar and some of his local favorites. Ed Bevostecki is the owner of Mugs Ale House, and hes in the house to share his thoughts on contract brewing and beer distribution. Finally, weve got Ethan Long and Marcus Burnett of Rockaway Brewing Company sharing two of their very new beers with Jimmy and company. Tune in to hear about how an upstart like Rockaway Brewing can get their beer into bars withou 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 135: Spider Bite Brewing Co., Idle Hands, & The Happy Hour Guys: Its a crisp fall evening in Brooklyn, and Jimmy Carbones packed the house for another installment of Beer Sessions Radio. Tonight, Jimmys joined by Justin Robertson, Brian Strumke, and a wealth of other awesome beer guests! In the studio is Rev. David Ciancio, owner of beer and bourbon bar, Idle Hands. Also, Larry Goldstein and Paul Kretzer from Spider Bite Brewing Co. bring by two awesome brews- the Boris Russian Imperial Stout and the Eight-Legged RyePA. Jimmy Ludwig from The Happy Hour Guys is in the house talking about a potential network television debut for his show. Hear the cast talk about the San Diego beer scene, their favorite beer cities, and the holiday beer phenomenon. This episode has been brought to you by GreatBrewers.com. Owning a beer bar is a little egotistical. Youre tasting what I like, and Ill admit it. [25:20] -- Rev. David Ciancio on Beer Sessions Radio There are so many traditional styles by Beer Sessions Radio (TM)

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Episode 131: Freaktoberfest 2012: Jimmy Carbone is talking about the Freaktoberfest beer festival with a room full of guests on this weeks Beer Sessions Radio. Pat Fondiller, one of the founders of Freaktoberfest and Field Sales Manager for Smuttynose Brewing Company, is in the house talking about the origins of the New York City beer festival. Pat brings some great Smuttynose brews to share with the gang; hear about some great seasonals from Smuttynose! Albert Antonucci, owner of Greenwood Park, is also in the studio and talking about hosting Freaktoberfest at his bar and beer garden. Hear from Tim Traynor, the Brand Manager for Founders Brewery. Founders is launching its Breakfast Stout on September 21st, so make sure to try it when it becomes available! Tim also talks about beer and food pairings, as well as the Founders beers at Freaktoberfest. Finally, hear from Matt Polacheck, the man behind all of Shmaltz Brewings crazy designs. This episode has been brought to you by GreatBrewe by Beer Sessions Radio (TM)

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