Host Richie Tevlin talks with Tom Peters, the legendary founder and co-owner of Monk’s Café, one of the most acclaimed beer bars in the United States. A pioneer in introducing Belgian beer culture to American audiences, Tom’s journey began in the 1980s, leading to the opening of Monk’s Café in 1997, a must-visit destination for beer lovers in Philadelphia and beyond. Over the years, he has cultivated relationships with some of Belgium’s most esteemed breweries, securing exclusive collaborations and rare beer selections. His dedication to the craft has earned him a knighthood in Belgium, cementing his legacy as a key figure in the international beer scene.
Monk's Cafe:
https://www.monkscafe.com/
@MonksCafePhilly
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EPISODE NOTES:
Mentioned Breweries
- Brasserie Cantillon - Belgium - Est. 1900
- Eldridge Pope Brewery - Dorchester, UK
- Hill Farmstead Brewery - Greensboro Bend, VT
- 2SP Brewing - Ashton, PA
- Crooked Stave - Denver, CO
- Notting Head Brewing - Philadelphia, PA
- Dock Street Brewing - Philadelphia, PA
- Sam Adams Brewery - Boston, PA
- Yards Brewing Co - Philadelphia, PA
- Brasserie de la Senne - Belgium
- Concrete Blues Brewing - Philadelphia, PA
- Blind Pig Brewery - Champaign, IL - Closed in 2023
- Brasserie Dupont - Belgium
- Dogfish Head Brewery - Milton, DE
- Toronado Brewing - San Francisco, CA
- Falling Rock Tap House - Denver, CO
- Apex Brewing - Monroe, NY
Mentioned People
- Mike LaRosa - Epi 41 - Owner of New Trail
- Jean Van Roy - Brewmaster & 5th Generation Owner of Brasserie Cantillon
- Jean Pierre Van Roy - 4th Generation Owner of Brasserie Cantillon
- Tomme Arthur - Co-Founder of The Lost Abbey & Port Brewing
- Claude Cantillon - Cantillon Family
- Michael J. Jackson - Legendary Beer Writer
- Isabel Thomas-Peters
- Florian Van Roy - 6th Generation Brasserie Cantillon
- Matt Farber - Epi 37 - Brewing Science Professor at Rowan
- Shaun Hill - Owner of Hill Farmstead
- Vinnie Cilurzo - Co-Owner of Russian River
- Matt Brynildson - Brewmaster of Firestone Walker Brewing
- Bob Barrar - Owner of 2SP Brewing
- Menno Olivier - Founder & Brewmaster of Brouwerij De Molen
- Felicia D’Ambrosio - SM Manager of Monk's Cafe
- Ed Friedland - Legendary Beer Distributor for Philly
- Don Feinberg - Beer Importer
- Wendy Littlefield - Beer Importer
- Bernadette Rose - Partner of Monk's Cafe
- Fergus "Fergie" Carey - Owner of Fergie's Pub
- Adam Glickman - Chef at Monk's Cafe
- Chad Yakobson - Founder of Crooked Stave
- David Mink - Owner of Samson Street Oyster House
- Jim Koch - Co-Founder of The Boston Beer Company
- William Reed - Owner of Standard Tap
- Brendan Greenwood - Head Brewer of Yards
- Yvan De Baets - Co-founder & Head Brewer at the Brasserie de la Senne
- Alyston Upshaw - Epi 39 - Founder of Concrete Blues
- Natalie Cilurzo - Co-Owner of Russian River
- Sam Calagione - Founder of Dogfish Head
- Tom Kehoe - Epi 36 - Founder of Yards Brewing
- Jesse McCann - Founder of Apex Brewing
- Rick - Partner of Monk's Cafe
- Don Russell - Co-Founder of Philly Beer Week
- Bruce Nichols - Co-Founder of Philly Beer Week
- Curt Decker - 2nd District Brewing Company
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What We Drank?
- Monk’s Cafe Cuvee de Monk’s Kriek
- Oude Gueuze | 5.0% | 2007
- Brasserie Cantillon
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- V Generations
- Gueuze | 2023
- Brasserie Cantillon
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- Rook & Leer
- Imperial Stout | 11.5% | 2021
- Brouwerij De Molen
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- 20 Ans D’Amitie
- Fruit Lambic | 5.0%
- Brasserie Cantillon
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- Bruxellensis
- Saison | 6.5%
- Brasserie de la Senne
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- PNC (2021)
- Imperial Stout | 13.3%
- Firestone Walker Brewing
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- 24 Steps
- Wild Lambic | 6.0%
- The Lost Abbey
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- Monk’s Cafe 25th Anniversary
- Saison | 6.0%
- Russian River Brewing
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