Best Beer Sessions Radio Podcasts (2024)

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Co-Founder & CEO at Mainstem Malt 44:29

23m ago44:29

44:29

Jimmy sits down with Phil Neumann, an environmental scientist and water resources manager by training with a lifelong passion for landscapes and agriculture, located in Walla Walla Washington. He founded Mainstem Malt in 2015 with his wife Alyssa, as an approach to supporting conservation work on grain farms in the Pacific Northwest through the pow…

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Ontario Ciders: Woodfolk and Two blokes. 59:15

15m ago59:15

59:15

This Weeks Guests: Martha Lowry of Woodfolk Cider Jenna Boucher of Two Blokes cider, a passionate cider maker who has experience from the hospitality and brewing industry. Damin Sawyer, New York based Hard Cider and Chicken Wing enthusiast & reviewer. PT Sales Manager for Original Sin CiderBy Heritage Radio Network

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Mezcal & Bowl of Zole 1:03:33

8d ago1:03:33

1:03:33

On this Episode, Jimmy Carbone has a "Spirited" conversation with a special collection of guests! Arik Torren of Lot 1 Brands Courtenay Greenleaf Torren who is a hospitality and cocktail consultant Gabriel Velazquez Zazueta, a Creative & Design Professional with 20+ years of experience in Brand, Design, Culture and much more, as well as the cofound…

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Admiral Maltings & Crisp Malt: Malting Then & Now 1:02:25

17d ago1:02:25

1:02:25

Today we’re talking malt. From historical British styles to the future, Jimmy and Co. trace the practice of malting grains through time! To dive deep into this germinative topic, Jimmy has brought on three experts: Ron Silberstein, Co-Founder and Director of Sales at Admiral Maltings; Tim Decker, Sales and Marketing Manager at Admiral Maltings; and…

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Everybody Loves Corn 57:36

20d ago57:36

57:36

Today we’re talking corn! From American heritage to ancient traditions, historical recipes to the modern barbecue, there’s a lot to shuck and boil down here. Two of Jimmy’s favorite minds weigh in on the subject: Amy Halloran is a flour ambassador, a true grains enthusiast, and a writer and advocate for regional grain systems; Ellie Markovitch is a…

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Joe Carrol & Justin Phillips 56:05

23d ago56:05

56:05

Joe Carrol, Justin Phillips and Justin's daughter join Jimmy on this weeks episode! Joe Carroll, an nyc restauranteur and early pioneer of boutique indie beer bar, owner of Spuyten duyvil, Fette Sau and St. Anselms Justin Phillips, Owner of Beer Table, a boutique speciality Beer/bottle store innovated to owning a specialty beer store in grand centr…

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You need to go to Cayuga Lake Scenic Byway! 57:31

28d ago57:31

57:31

Jimmy goes on the road with RJ from Amuse News to Cayuga Lake Scenic Byway, Having a spirited conversation at the Finger Lakes Cider House to discuss how amazing (and misunderstood) cider wines are, the various wineries, the on-site farm, the local breweries, the gorges- and so much more! Big thanks to Finger lakes cider house, Hosmer Winery, Bet T…

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Mexico in NYC: I Like Mezcal! 1:03:52

1M ago1:03:52

1:03:52

This week Jimmy is broadcasting live from Roberta’s with some very talented people to talk about Mexico in NYC. In the studio today are Noah Arenstein from The Cabinet Mezcal Bar in the East Village; Mariana Pelaez, food photographer and former restaurateur in Mexico; and Julia Cuthbertson, owner of Las Chingonas Imports and returning guest. Listen…

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Cider Season Hits the East Coast 1:15:53

2M ago1:15:53

1:15:53

As the temperature drops with the leaves, so too do we fall further into harvest season. And with the harvest comes apples. And with apples… Well, you know where this is going. It’s another juicy cidercast on BSR, with ambassadors from several cider states here to dish out what to expect this cider season. In the studio today is Middletown, CT’s Ro…

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Harvest Season and Wet Hop Beers 57:48

2M ago57:48

57:48

How has hop farming evolved over the past decade? Jimmy has brought on a roster of experts to bring us up to speed on the state of hops. On the show today are John Condzella, fourth generation farmer from eastern Long Island and president of the Hop Growers of New York Association; Adam Kryder, executive director of the Hop Growers of New York Asso…

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Pils & Love 59:31

2M ago59:31

59:31

Get ready to experience one of the coolest beer events Jimmy has ever been to in his life! We’re talking Pils & Love 2024. A Celebration of Pilsner, the event was held on June 29th and featured more than 50 of the world’s best pilsners. While there, Jimmy caught up with two top lager makers: Todd DiMatteo, owner and brewer at Good Word Brewing & Pu…

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Cask Ale at The Cricket Club 1:01:40

2M ago1:01:40

1:01:40

In our last episode, Sean Towers from The Seed mentioned running a full cask ale program at The Cricket Club in Cape May, NJ. Naturally, Jimmy had to check it out. Back for this episode are Sean of The Seed Living Beer Project in Atlantic City, and Ryan Brower, former beer editor at Gear Patrol and certified cicerone. Also joining the cask tasting …

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Wildwoods BBQ and The Seed 1:03:06

3M ago1:03:06

1:03:06

Beer and BBQ. Can you name a better combination? Today we’re serving up both, live from Wildwoods BBQ in New Jersey! Chowing down (and bringing the brews) to this shindig are Sean Towers, co-owner/founder of The Seed Living Beer Project in Atlantic City, and Ryan Brower former beer editor at Gear Patrol, certified cicerone, and Atlantic City local …

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No Bad Apples: Judging Cider 55:03

3M ago55:03

55:03

As we move through the year into apple season, you know we gotta talk cider! This week, we’re checking in on the cider world, specifically on this year’s competition space. Joining Jimmy for this episode are friends Eric West, the illustrious Cider Guide; Ron Sansone of Spoke + Spy Ciderworks; and Justin Koury of BevFluence. Between Eric, Ron, and …

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Creating the Kegger 1:14:00

4M ago1:14:00

1:14:00

Today we are going to regale you with tales of keggers past… Jimmy recently stumbled upon an article in Good Beer Hunting on the rise and fall of the kegger at UM in Missoula, Montana. And there’s a lot more to it than there just having been a lot of beer! Brian Alberts, a historian of beer in context, is joined by Cody Ewert, associate editor at t…

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Cidre Canada 57:23

4M ago57:23

57:23

Get ready for something cool and crisp during this hot and heavy Summer… We’re off to Ontario to talk cider! On the show today is Barry Rooke, Executive Director of Cider Canada / Cidre Canada, the budding national association for cider producers. Joining him is returning guest Damin Sawyer of Bone N' Bottle Reviews, lover of all things cider and c…

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BSR on the Road in Holyoke, Massachusetts: Craft Malt in 2024 1:18:00

5M ago1:18:00

1:18:00

Jimmy’s summer travels roll on! This week, a stop in Holyoke, Massachusetts to catch up with some malt and grain powerhouses you may remember from past episodes… Chatting with Jimmy are Andrea Stanley, co-owner of Valley Malt and Ground Up Grain; Kyle Fiasconaro, owner and chef at Brewer’s Foods; and Matthew Steinberg, co-founder and head brewer at…

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Live From CiderFeast 2024 in Portland, Maine 35:05

5M ago35:05

35:05

We’re up in Maine and about to try some of the greatest hard ciders of your life! This week Jimmy is at the first CiderFeast in Portland, hanging out with up-and-coming cidermakers from in and around the state of Maine. Joining the party are Joy Cartwright, Marketing Director of Fogtown Brewing Co; Jon Stein, Owner and Cidermaker at Fogtown; Jared …

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OEC Brewing 10th Anniversary 1:09:06

5M ago1:09:06

1:09:06

Today Jimmy is hanging out and recording in the studio with the gents from OEC Brewing, who are celebrating their 10th anniversary! Joining Jimmy with a full suite of brews to taste are Ben Neidhart, owner of OEC, and Mike Dolan and Tom Pavlich of B. United International Inc., who represents OEC in NYC. Jimmy goes back with these fine folks for ten…

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Why You Like Drinking Good Beer: Northwood and Blue Ox 1:02:34

5M ago1:02:34

1:02:34

On the road again! Jimmy is following up on some more brewers he encountered at last year’s Craft Malt Conference, where the fine folks at Blue Ox Malthouse put together an amazing list of regional beers at Novare Res. In this episode, Jimmy heads to Northwood Brewing Co, way up there in New Hampshire. Experience authentic New England vibes as we d…

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Diane Flynt on the Surprising Story of Apples in the South 46:36

6M ago46:36

46:36

We’re shaking things up with a cider episode this week! Jimmy is back at Roberta’s with a special guest who he has known since the early days of Cider Week NYC and Jimmys No. 43. Diane Flynt, author of Wild, Tamed, Lost, Revived: The Surprising Story of Apples in the South, joins Jimmy to talk all about her apples and making great cider. The two wi…

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Quintessential BSR: Beer Bars, Craft Brews, and a Studio Party 1:17:51

6M ago1:17:51

1:17:51

Today’s BSR is a true session. Jimmy has arranged a soirée at Roberta’s to celebrate local beer bars, craft brews, and traditional German styles: Weissbier, Rauchbier, Pilsner… Attending the evening’s affair are a host of beer bar guests and various experts: some familiar, some fresh, and from all around the globe. Miguel Rivas AKA The Beer Trekker…

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Belgium to Colorado: Bruz Beers in Denver 1:08:15

6M ago1:08:15

1:08:15

The good times roll like the Rocky Mountains with Jimmy and the Bowl of 'Zole festival! Em Hutto of RadCraft Beer arranged another mighty show while Jimmy was out west, focusing on the good folks at Bruz Beers in Denver, CO. Joining Jimmy today are the two owners of Bruz: Charlie Gottenkieny and Ryan Evans. Em has Jimmy’s trust implicitly after arr…

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Ten Years of Transmitter Brewing 1:04:12

6M ago1:04:12

1:04:12

Today Jimmy’s celebrating Transmitter Brewing’s upcoming 10 year anniversary with a bunch of friends at the studio in Roberta’s! Join the party to recount Transmitter’s rockin’ ten years: brewing Belgian-inspired farmhouse-style ales, operating a bustling tasting room and beer garden in the Brooklyn Navy Yard, and making it all look cool. Today’s s…

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An Elevator Pitch on Spent Grain: Why Do YOU Need It? 53:17

7M ago53:17

53:17

Jimmy’s on the road in Cambridge, Massachusetts! He’s at Lamplighter Brewing Co’s special CX Outpost to bring us the first of two episodes on spent grain! Get the lowdown on everything from the importance of freshness, the fundamentals of upcycling grain, and a focus on craft malt. Joining Jimmy is returning guest Tyler Fitzpatrick from Lamplighter…

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Live From Mexico: Read Spear, Real Mezcal 1:07:33

7M ago1:07:33

1:07:33

Jimmy is on the horn with Read Spear, President of Origen Imports inc. in Oaxaca, Mexico. Read is a pioneering mezcal importer, and Origen Imports incorporates several brands including Cuentacuentos Agave Spirits. The key to marketing mezcal made using 400 year old traditions is getting out of the way of those traditions. The philosophy behind the …

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Corn Radio: Mexican Whiskey Made With Ancient Corn 52:44

7M ago52:44

52:44

Jimmy serves up an in-depth episode on the history of mouth watering whiskey from Mexico. Learn about the ancient corn that makes the whiskey so special, live with a suite of experts at the HRN studio in Roberta’s! Joining the discussion today are Clay Risen, NYT contributor and author, who reports on whiskey and other spirits; Zack Wangeman, found…

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NYC Beer Week 2024! Rockaway Brewing Co and Eckhart Beer Co 59:47

8M ago59:47

59:47

NYC Beer Week 2024 is off with a bang! Live from the scene, Jimmy is at Gun Hill Publick House at Industry City following the Opening Bash event held on Saturday, February 24. This episode is going to include a barrel of useful information on everything from how to make a good lager to how to open a good brewery. Riding along with Jimmy is returnin…

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Deep Ellum: Awesome Bar Serving the Awesomest Stuff 1:14:05

8M ago1:14:05

1:14:05

Like a phoenix from the ashes, the legendary Beer Bar, Deep Ellum in Waltham, MA, has been reborn! Just outside of Boston, Jimmy is at Deep Ellum beer bar to chat about the new location and the myth behind the legendary neighborhood establishment. Here to chat with Jimmy are Max Toste, one of the owners of Deep Ellum, and Matt Steinberg, co-founder…

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Cheers to 700! Master Pairings From Master Cicerones 58:34

8M ago58:34

58:34

We are live from the mothership for episode 700 of BSR! It’s fitting to be in the place where it all started, Roberta’s Pizza, to bring you this jam packed episode of great food and beer pairings for our 700th Beer Session. Experience tantalizing tastings live with Jimmy and friends as they chow down and pour up, straight from the HRN studio in Bus…

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København Part 3! How the Sausage Is Made - Johns Hot Dog Deli 51:30

9M ago51:30

51:30

We hope you’re hungry! Jimmy is wrapping up his Copenhagen series by chatting with a pastry chef turned innovative hot dog vendor. John Michael Jensen, or Sausage John, makes a hell of a lot of dogs at Johns Hotdog Deli, and hot sauce too! This is a mouth watering episode jam packed with magical street dogs (including Christmas duck confit sausages…

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København Part 2! A Visit to Friis Holm Chokolade 49:34

9M ago49:34

49:34

We’re taking a trip back to Jimmy’s romp through København with our second special ‘on the road’ episode of the year! This week, we’re talking “bean to bar”, as Jimmy visits Friis Holm Chokolade, located on the farm and brewery property of Herslev Bryghus just outside of Copenhagen. There, Jimmy spoke with Mikkel Friis Holm, founder and chocolate m…

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Goats on Goats! Goat Patch Brewing and Billy Goat Hop Farm 48:58

9M ago48:58

48:58

In this episode, brewer meets hop farmer to find what they have in common… and it’s a bunch of goats! Jimmy welcomes Averee Dilday and Darren Baze of Goat Patch Brewing Company, along with Audrey Gehlhausen of Billy Goat Hop Farm. Em Hutto has brought along some great new friends from Colorado for Jimmy to session with. Topics of discussion include…

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København Part 1! Saimon Skurichin and BRØL Brewing 54:15

9M ago54:15

54:15

Come along with Jimmy on his trip to Copenhagen, Denmark, as he meets with some interesting folks doing some very Danish things with beer and more! On this stop of the journey, Jimmy sits down with Saimon Skurichin, proprietor of BRØL (Broel) Brewing, where surplus bread from bakeries is converted into amazing craft beers “BRØL” means beer + bread,…

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Back at the Mothership! 2024 Industry Preview From Roberta’s 1:01:42

10M ago1:01:42

1:01:42

Jimmy is kicking off 2024, the 15th year of BSR, from Roberta’s with a heavy hitting crew! In the hot seats tonight are Brandon Hoy, co-founder and owner of Roberta’s; James Tai, principal of Beer Acolyte Consulting and Gun Hill Publick House; Mike Amidei director of operations at Roberta’s; and Jaime Ojeda, Restaurateur and Brew Pub operator from …

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Why Craft Malt Is Sexy! Best Beers of 2023 1:02:50

11M ago1:02:50

1:02:50

We’ve made it to our last episode of 2023, and what a year it’s been for beer! Jimmy has assembled another crew of experts on the ground who helped bring him the favorite beers of 2023, and helped prove once and for all that craft malt is sexy! Find out why from this esteemed group including Tod Mott of Tributary Brewing Co Kittery, Maine; Joel Ale…

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Colorado and New York IPAs: Geoff Wenzel and Dave Thibodeau 1:04:02

11M ago1:04:02

1:04:02

It doesn’t get much better than a Colorado-meets-New York show. For this week’s episode, Jimmy is diving into IPAs from two spectacular beer states with a couple special guests. Joining Jimmy are Geoff Wenzel, R&D brewer at Industrial Arts Brewing Co in Beacon, NY, and Dave Thibodeau, president and co-founder of Ska Brewing in Durango, Colorado. Gr…

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Vagabond Shoes Longing to Stray: An NYC Beer Bars Episode 1:02:48

11M ago1:02:48

1:02:48

Back to Beers! Jimmy has commissioned a convocation of NYC beer bars experts for this very special episode! The point of discussion is Courtney Iseman’s Good Beer Hunting article regarding the scene, and this group of key players from this very special time are here to dive into this retrospective on NYC beer bar history. In the studio tonight are …

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Four Years of Bowl of ‘Zole: A Mezcal Tasting PARTY! 58:52

11M ago58:52

58:52

It’s a very special night at the Roberta’s studio! Jimmy is joined by HRN’s The Speakeasy host Greg Benson to co-pilot this ruckus, rockin’ episode! Also joining them are Danny Mena and Arik Torren, co-founders with Jimmy of Bowl of ‘Zole. The group has assembled in honor of October's Bowl of ‘Zole event, along with the recent announcement of HRN’s…

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Good Beers to You! Learn to Homebrew Day 2023 45:23

12M ago45:23

45:23

One of Jimmy’s favorite guests, Julia Herz, is back to talk about the recent Learn to Homebrew Day Celebration! Julia Herz is the Executive Director of the American Homebrewers Association, and has been busy since she last spoke with Jimmy. Having started as a hobbyist before her lauded career in beer, she is still homebrewing today. Held on Novemb…

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BEER ON TOUR! Franconia, Czhecia, and Beyond With ICB 1:13:56

1y ago1:13:56

1:13:56

Joel Shelton is back to take Jimmy and his merry gang on another ICB Tour! Joining the party this week is BR Rolya, BSR MVP and Joel’s partner in crime on Inner Circle Beer Tours; Bob Weyersberg of Transmitter Brewing and ICB co-conspirator; James Tai, advanced cicerone of Beer Acolyte and Gun Hill Publick House, and aspiring attendee of ICB; Pete …

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How Do You Like Them Apples? I Like ‘Em Scrumpy! 55:54

1y ago55:54

55:54

What in the world is scrumpy cider? Close out Cider Week New York 2023 with a history lesson from Elizabeth Ryan, fermenter, pomologist, cider maker, and NY State Cider Pioneer at Hudson Valley Farmhouse Cider’s Breezy Hill Orchard; and also Fee Doyle, bartender, beertender, cider drinker, beer writer, folk musician, and Beer Witch ambassador. With…

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Smash Burgers and Sake 57:28

1y ago57:28

57:28

Always so good to be back at Roberta’s! Joining Jimmy in the studio today are returning guests Shinobu Kato, sake brewer and founder of Kato Sake Works, and Peter Lengyel-Fushimi, beer brewer at Rockaway Brewing. The crew will dive into all things rice, sake, koji, burgers, fermentation, ABV, pairings, and more! What makes what’s in your glass so g…

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Wild East, Wild Yeast. Brett Taylor and Ted Kenny. 54:42

1y ago54:42

54:42

Back to Roberta’s! Being in the studio always gives Jimmy a chance to bring in his favorite folks from the NYC beer community. This week he does just that with Brett Taylor, Co Founder and Head Brewer at Wild East Brewing Company, and Ted Kenny, owner of Top Hops Beer Shops. Every brewery is different, and NYC is home to some very special beers. In…

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Cider Week New York With Paige Flori and Scott Ramsey, Pt. 2 1:04:41

1y ago1:04:41

1:04:41

Cider Week New York is closer than ever! Want to be ready for the event before October 6? Check out this special episode featuring Paige Flori of Boutique Wine, Spirits and Cider from Fishkill, NY, and returning guest Scott Ramsey, Executive Director of the New York Cider Association. Get the scoop from these Cider Week veterans on how the change…

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More Cowbell! New England Dairy 56:27

1y ago56:27

56:27

Tune in for another fun on-site recording with Jimmy at New England Dairy in Boston! Joining him are Allo Gilinsky of Craft Beer Cellar and Trinktisch in Belmont, Mass, and Hilary Walentuk, registered dietitian and senior nutrition specialist, of New England Dairy. On the menu are some familiar themes that BSR has been diving into recently, includi…

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Cider Week New York With Rachel Freier and Scott Ramsey, Pt. 1 37:22

1y ago37:22

37:22

Cider Week New York is coming up! Want the scoop on quality hard cider and great pairings? Listen in to this special episode featuring Rachel Freier, Cider Week event producer and cheesemonger at large, and a special appearance from Scott Ramsey, Executive Director of the New York Cider Association. Track the journey of Cider Week here, as the even…

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Four Hundred Years of Serious Drinking 1:02:50

1y ago1:02:50

1:02:50

Jimmy’s back at Roberta's in Bushwick for an enthralling episode of BSR that intertwines New York's rich history and beer culture. Carlo DeVito, a renowned wine, beers, and spirits writer and editor, joins us to spill on his exciting new book on these very subjects. Get ready to be amazed as Carlo treats us to jaw-dropping New York beer trivia! As …

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Living the Dream in Littleton, CO 1:01:39

1+ y ago1:01:39

1:01:39

This week Jimmy is joined by some great friends from Colorado for a fun convo. Jason Bell, Founder and Owner of Living the Dream Brewing in Littleton, Colorado, shares his journey and experiences in the beer industry. He is joined by Em Hutto, the founder of beer communications brand RadCraft, proud spokesperson of Living the Dream Brewing, and lon…

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The Importance of Good Hospitality With Greg Engert 54:09

1+ y ago54:09

54:09

In this captivating episode, Jimmy sits down for a one-on-one interview with Greg Engert, the esteemed beverage director at Neighborhood Restaurant Group in DC, NYC, and NOLA. Known for his exceptional hospitality, Greg's ability to create memorable experiences is why people dine out. Despite starting as a "failed academic" pursuing literature in D…

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