In 2012, New York State had just 95 breweries — dramatically fewer than its fourth-in-the-nation population suggested it should. Five years later, that number had doubled, and the Empire State was well on its way to becoming the craft-beverage hotbed it is today. What happened? Today on Taplines, we've got Chris O'Leary, founder and editor of the venerable Brew York blog and a longtime observer of the state's political brewing landscape, joining for an episode about a certain, since-disgraced governor's successful gambit to boost artisanal booze production with an assist from Albany. Don't forget to like, review, and subscribe! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.