Episode 143: Beer Scenes: Home & Abroad

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

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 118: Ale Street News and Waterfront Ale House: Welcome to another episode of Beer Sessions Radio, hosted by Jimmy Carbone. Tony Forder and Jack Babbin from Ale Street News are here to celebrate the beer magazines 20th Anniversary. Tune in to hear about the first few issues of Ale Street News, some of the events they have covered over the years, and the role of homebrewing in the success of their publication. Sam Barbieri of Waterfront Ale House is also in the studio talking about some of the beers on tap at Waterfront and the capacity of California craft brewers. The guys from Ale Street News bring over a biodegradable Crafty Carton, an alternative to a growler for bringing craft beer home from the bar. Tune in as everyone tastes some delicious pilsners and IPAs! Thanks to our sponsor, GreatBrewers.com. This whole beer movement started because of homebrewers. There were so many cookie-cutter beers that tasted the same, and these guys were making beer that tasted great. -- Sam B by Beer Sessions Radio (TM)

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Episode 120: From The Lower East Side to Germany: Weve got another packed house this week on Beer Sessions Radio. Host Jimmy Carbone is joined by frequent guests Dave Brodrick and Jen Schwertman from Blind Tiger. Also in the studio is David Yarrington, director of brewing operations from Smuttynose. The Shelton Bros. importers are represented by Joel Shelton and BR Royla, and Sebastian Sauer and Peter Essel are here from Germany for Freigeist. Finally, weve got Ted Kenny, owner of Top Hops bottle shop in the Lower East Side. Tune in to hear discussions about the state of German beer. Freigeist has been experimenting with all sorts of styles, from Belgian to American, creating something completely unique. David Yarrington talks about his start in the beer industry, as well as the upcoming move for Smuttynoses brewery. Weve got call-in questions and inquiries from Twitter, so tune in! This episode has been brought to you by GreatBrewers.com. Theres a lot of dying out of the breweries in by Beer Sessions Radio (TM)

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Episode 110: Craft Brewer’s Conference, The Queens Kickshaw, and Peekskill Brewery: This week on, Beer Sessions Radio, our host Jimmy Carbone is joined in the studio by Dave Broderick of Blind Tiger. Also joining Beer Sessions is Jeff ONeill of Peekskill Brewery, and Ben Sandler and Jen Lim of The Queens Kickshaw. Tune in to hear Jeff talk about Peekskills expansion, and Ben and Jens thoughts on running a combination beer and coffee bar. Bradley Latham joins the show via the phone to talk about the upcoming Craft Brewers Conference, and what it offers for people that are interested in brewing. This program has been brought to you by GreatBrewers.com. No recipe is set in stone in my world. Theres no perfect beer. I brew by feel...its a lot more like cooking as opposed to science for me. -- Jeff ONeill on Beer Sessions Radio Craft brewers were up 13% by volume in 2011, and were seeing the same growth in 2012. Were seeing a lot of breweries opening, as well. -- Bradley Latham on Beer Sess 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 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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