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It Starts With BeerBeer writer and podcaster David NilsenWriter David Nilsen discusses his approach to creating imagery and transporting the reader in ep 54. Nilsen is also the host of Bean to Barstool, a podcast that delves into the worlds of beer and craft chocolate. We talk about some of David's favorite pieces, how the act of sharing a beer or a meal can offer new opportunities to learn about others' experiences, and why Bell's Two Hearted IPA is so amazing.
This episode is sponsored by Brass Works Brewing of Waterbury, Conn.
Please subscribe to It Starts With Beer and tell a friend about t...2021-10-3039 min
It Starts With BeerTara Nurin: A Woman‘s Place? The Brewhouse!Author Tara Nurin returns in Ep 53 to talk about her new book, A Woman's Place Is In the Brewhouse (Chicago Review Press). I urge you to order this book. While you wait, listen to our conversation about the roles of women in the brewing world from prehistory to the present. You can follow Tara at @taranurin on Twitter, and check out her website: www.eyesontheworld.us.
This episode is sponsored by Brass Works Brewing in Waterbury, Connecticut.
Please tell others about this podcast, if you like it. You can get in touch with me via em...2021-10-1640 min
It Starts With BeerThe Continuing Saga of Hanging HillsHere's an episode for anyone interested in the risky side of owning a brewery. In Ep 52, I sit down with Joe Ploof, owner of Hanging Hills Brewing, which nearly died a tragic death after closing its tasting room doors in Hartford, Conn. It's now in a second life, contract brewing at East Rock Brewing in New Haven, Conn.
In this episode we talk about the problems that Hanging Hills faced, how COVID nearly struck a fatal blow to the company, and the resurrection of a brand.
Thanks for listening, and tell a friend or 6 about It...2021-08-2351 min
It Starts With BeerBrewing local with Stan HieronymusIn ep 51, I had the privilege of talking to a giant in beer publishing. Stan Hieronymus has the rare ability to write for the casual and intensely informed reader. We focused primarily on the topic of using local ingredients in beer, as I recently read his 2016 book "Brewing Local: American-Grown Beer" (Brewers Publications). We veer off into how a recent love of the sweet in beer squares with tradition, and the commitment it takes to incorporate local ingredients like roots, mushrooms, honey, and spelt.
This episode is sponsored by Back East Brewing in Bloomfield, Connecticut. Background music...2021-04-2537 min
It Starts With BeerInstagram educators Em Sauter and Proper_JoshEp 50 (woo!) focuses on learning about beer from an unlikely place. As much as I enjoy scrolling through Instagram, it's primarily a fun factory of nonsense. However, Em Sauter (@pintsandpanels) and Proper_Josh (@proper_josh) make it a bit more educational. Em creates cartoons and Josh makes tasting videos and they both delve into beer from angles that are both informed yet fun. (You can see more of Em's work at www.pintsandpanels.com.)
Join me for the Afterparty, where I discuss Brass Works Brewing's Mango Habanero Fowl'd Up IPA.
This episode is sponsored by B...2021-04-0227 min
It Starts With BeerBarb Baker, Siren of StoutIt was a delight speaking with Barb Baker for episode 49. Known as the Siren of Stout, this Michigan-based beer blogger works with Fermenta, an organization that raises money to help women achieve more in the fermented arts, including brewing. She's partnered up with others to create her own pastry stout and honey wine, and she's always promoting others and passing along information on her Instagram account (@sirenofstout).
We talk about the poise and confidence it takes to be an African-American woman in beer and her experience as a model, car show host, and actress. She's insightful and i...2021-03-1234 min
It Starts With BeerOld Dad, New Baby, and Low-ABV BeerIn ep 48, I confront the complicated feelings that low and no alcohol beer bring out in my rapidly aging body. Like this episode, I am also 48, and I have a toddler. To make sense of my new love of low-ABV beer without giving up my tiny amount of cool cred, I turned to experts and trusted friends: Good Beer Hunting reporter Kate Bernot, Bottle Stop beer buyer Kevin Thomas, Athletic Brewing brewer John Walker, and all-around nice guy Art Hendrickson Jr.
This is my first "narrative" episode and was a labor of love. It's not a straight i...2021-02-0526 min
It Starts With BeerCooking and baking with The Beeroness, Jackie Dodd MalloryIn ep 47, I chat with author and recipe creator Jackie Dodd Mallory, known as The Beeroness. She makes baking and cooking with beer seem easy and fun and she teaches me some valuable basics on when and how to use beer as an ingredient, the importance of yeast, why brown ale is like a bass player, how to take better beer photographs, and more.
Stay for the Afterparty, when I talk about the past and future of this nearly 1-year-old podcast.
This episode is sponsored by Back East Brewing of Bloomfield, Connecticut.
You c...2020-12-2733 min
It Starts With BeerCounter Weight Brewing's Matt WestfallIn ep 46, we meet Matt Westfall, founder of the award-winning Counter Weight Brewing Company of Hamden, Connecticut. We discuss how he branched out on his own after 9 years with iconic New England Brewing Company, what it’s like to weather COVID-19 restrictions, and how he’s planning to build a new brewery.
During the Afterparty, I discuss the recent draconian Connecticut Consumer Protection mandate that forces breweries to essentially become brewpubs or face hefty fines. And we listen to the Afterparty track: “Songbird” by Jason Ingriselli and The Miles North Band.
This episode is sponsored by Brass W...2020-12-1839 min
It Starts With BeerThe 16oz. Canvas Podcast host AJ KeiransIn ep 45, we meet AJ Keirans, who hosts a podcast that features the artists behind the beer. The 16oz. Canvas Podcast delves into the artist's role in creating a label's look and impact. I take AJ into another virtual pub; this one is designed like a giant museum that features beer art only. We talk about the process of creating beauty that most likely will end up in a recycling heap and why that matters in the ecosystem that is craft beer.
This ep is sponsored by Back East Brewing of Bloomfield, Connecticut.
Stay for t...2020-12-1243 min
It Starts With BeerSouth African beer with writer Lucy CorneIn ep 44, we travel to South Africa -- Capetown, to be specific -- and meet travel and beer writer Lucy Corne. We discuss South African beer history and present, what life as a travel writer is like in the time of COVID, and how exactly to pronounce a traditional drink spelled “Umqombothi.” You can follow Lucy on Twitter: @LucyCorne.
This episode was sponsored by Brass Works Brewing, Waterbury, Conn.
Read Corne’s article from Good Beer Hunting: 2020-12-0448 min
It Starts With Beer'Beer With Strangers' Host Tony RussoIn ep 43, I got a chance to chat with experienced podcaster, writer, and fellow New Jersey native Tony Russo. We talked about his excellent podcast, Beer With Strangers, and his ventures into podcasts about veterans, writers, and true crime. We chatted in the virtual, "Pub Strange."
You can follow Tony on Twitter: @ByTonyRusso.
Music: "Rock Angel" by Joakim Karud
2020-11-2742 min
It Starts With BeerWriter Tara NurinIn ep 42, I had the privilege to talk to Tara Nurin, an independent journalist who writes for Forbes and other publications. We talked about her book about the role women have played in the history of brewing, set for publication by the Chicago Review Press in the fall of 2021. We also discussed the world of beer writing, and I got some highlights of her intriguing career. Tara is also a speaker and has great upcoming events, so if you’d like to sign up, here are some links:
Virtual Beer Tasting Class: https://bonbeer.com/tasting-classes/
C...2020-11-2049 min
It Starts With BeerFirefly Hollow Brewing: Chat and tastingFor episode 41 I hung out on location with Dana Bourque and Justin Dawley of Firefly Hollow Brewing on their beautiful loading dock in Bristol, Connecticut. We chatted about the brewery’s history, what makes their beer stand out, and how they fit into the overall landscape of Connecticut and American beer. I also got to sample several of their beers and you can join me on my flight of fancy.
This episode is sponsored by Labyrinth Brewing of Manchester, Connecticut.
Send any correspondence to beer.snob@yahoo.com.
Background music: “& Kites” by Kavi and “I...2020-11-1352 min
It Starts With Beer'Beer and Racism' coauthor Nathaniel ChapmanIn ep 40, cohost Jamal Robinson and I interviewed Nathaniel Chapman, a professor of sociology and co-author of “Beer and Racism: How Beer Became White, Why It Matters, and the Movements to Change It.” Chapman said that he and his co-author David L. Brunsma have faced backlash for the book, including death threats, from parts of the web well known for white supremacists. We discuss why he wrote it, what it uncovered, and how we can overcome white fragility and make some honest change in the beer industry when it comes to diversity.
This episode is sponsored by Laby...2020-11-0652 min
It Starts With BeerJulia Herz, beer educator and consultantJulia Herz has shaped the rise of American craft beer for over 10 years, primarily as the program director of the Brewers Association. In episode 39, this author/speaker/educator/consultant talks about how the beer scene has changed since she joined the association and how being laid off in June has shifted her focus, prompting a vision quest.
After the interview is the Afterparty, when I talk about joining the Hopped Up Network..
Background music: “Encounter with a Mech Patrol Unit” by Ibrahim, “Roundabout” by The Jaguars, and “Uh Oh” by The Imps.
Photo: Brewers Asso2020-10-3033 min
It Starts With BeerBeer quality expert Mary PellettieriWhat do breweries need to do to ensure quality? My guest Mary Pellettieri in ep 38 of It Starts With Beer knows. Join special cohost Chris Sayer of Brewery Legitimus and I for an informative conversation that covers material from her book, "Quality Management," advice for small breweries, and gems of wisdom from Mary, who has taught at the Siebel Institute; worked with Goose Island, Miller, and many other breweries; and written extensively on many beer quality topics.
Background music: “Lofi Hiphop Mix 2020” and “Piano Bar: Smooth Jazz Club at Midnight Buddha Café”
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It Starts With BeerAthletic Brewing's John WalkerHow do you feel about non-alcoholic beer? Why do folks drink it and why is becoming more popular? In ep 37, we meet John Walker, the head brewer at Athletic Brewing Company of Stratford, Connecticut. He explains why his beer tastes unlike any other n/a beer on the market and talks about his journey from New England restaurant kid to Western U.S. blacksmith to seeing his beer being distributed all over the country.
This episode is sponsored by Brass Works Brewing in Waterbury, Connecticut.
Background Music: “Lullaby” by Joakim Karud, “Joan’s Red Dress” by David Lu2020-10-0941 min
I Know Nothing About BeerCatch up and It Starts with BeerHey Everyone! This episode is two parts, first a little catch up on the podcast, sorry it has been a while. And then second, an excerpt from a podcast I was on called, It Starts with Beer hosted by Will Siss. It was such a fun time being on his podcast and I really want to you check out the full episode and subscribe to podcast as well, see links below.Alright, more to come soon, I promise.Cheers,Allan His podcast sitehttp://www.beersnobwrites.com/podcast...2020-10-0513 min
It Starts With BeerArtist Kat ManningIn episode 36, we meet Kat Manning, the marketing director for the Connecticut Brewers Guild, a photographer with her own Hello Studio, and a label designer for Connecticut breweries.
We talk about what makes for effective marketing for breweries online and on cans, how she brings her design aesthetic to breweries like Armada Brewing, Marlowe Ales, and Alvarium Beer.
This episode is sponsored by Nod Hill Brewery in Ridgefield, Connecticut.
Copyright free background music: “Rock Angel” by Joakim Karud, “Not Too Cray” by Huma-Huma, and “The Lounge” by bensound.com.
Reach out to me at beer...2020-10-0250 min
It Starts With BeerThe Craft CrewIn ep 35, we meet the Craft Crew: James, Jamel, and Antron, who are determined to "widen the demographic" and introduce beer to Black and Latinx drinkers in Connecticut while supporting minority-owned businesses and organizations. They brew, they throw mixers, they make review videos, and they are a lot of fun to hang out with.
Episode 35 is sponsored by Nod Hill Brewery of Ridgefield, Connecticut and Brass Works Brewing of Waterbury, Connecticut
Mentioned: Blue Moon, Knee Deep Brewing, Samuel Adams, Tree House, NE Video, Unknown Clothing (New Britain), Fishy Tails, My Wife Didn’t Cook, Hog Riv...2020-09-2546 min
It Starts With BeerAllan Heida of I Know Nothing About Beer PodcastEp 34: Allan Heida is a busy guy, what with his I Know Nothing About Beer podcast and Dad Domesticus, a look at the Stay At Home Dad (SAHD) life on YouTube. We talk about beer in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, how best to take a kid to a brewery, and why he’s still hopeful. You can follow him as @AlTheBrewer on Instagram and Twitter.
This episode is sponsored by Nod Hill Brewery of Ridgefield, Connecticut.
Music in episode: Chill Lo-Fi Hip Hop Mix, “Coast to Coast” by Ducks Deluxe, “I Can Tell” by Dr. Feelgood, “...2020-09-1843 min
It Starts With BeerBeer Talk Now Podcast's Daryl NealDaryl Neal is the insightful host of Beer Talk Now who knows his Bay Area beer. In episode 33, I talk to D. Neal about the beer scene in and around the 'Sco, why pilsners are great, the myth of racial harmony in Northern California and more. Join us in my virtual creation -- The Bay Area Pub -- then stay for the Afterparty.
This episode is sponsored by Back East Brewing in Bloomfield, Connecticut.
Discussed in the ep: East Brother Beer, Counterweight Brewing Company, Oakland United Beer Works, E-40, and more! 2020-09-1157 min
It Starts With BeerPackage store life with Bottle Stop's Girish and KevinIn ep 32 we get to hear about life behind the counter at the liquor store, or as we in New England call them, package stores. Girish Patel and Kevin Thomas of Bottle Stop in Torrington, Conn., are our guides. My on-site interview includes a tasting of Alvarium Beer Company and Firefly Hollow Brewing beer. Don’t forget to hang out at the Afterparty following the on-site interview.
This episode is sponsored by Back East Brewing of Bloomfield, Connecticut.
Intro music: “Heat It Up” by Willy Georgia. Background music: “Good for Nothing” by Otis McDonald, “Wet Martini”.
2020-09-0444 min
It Starts With BeerPilsner with author Tom AcitelliEp 31: Tom Acitelli has a lot of experience in writing about alcohol, and when it comes to writing about beer, he’s one of the best. His recent book, “Pilsner,” (Chicago Review Press) is an informative, entertaining look at how this style of beer interacted with history and dominated the world. Enjoy my interview with Tom and then stick around for the Afterparty.
Episode sponsored by Back East Brewing.
Intro music: “Heat It Up” by Will & the George
Background music: “German Music and German Folk Music,” “Manhattan Sky”
Questions? Comments? Just want to unburden yo...2020-08-2838 min
It Starts With BeerFarm Brewing with Barry Labendz of Kent FallsEp 30! Interested in farm breweries and farmhouse ale? Enjoy my talk with Barry Labendz, co-founder of Kent Falls Brewing in Kent, Connecticut, which in 2015 opened as the first modern farm brewery in the state.
Barry and his team started out with a farmhouse beer focus, and Barry and I talk about just what that means. We talk about his dedication to local ingredients, from the hops that come from their own farm and nearby Smokedown Farm (subject of ISWB Ep 29), to the grain that comes from local maltsters.
When you’re done listening, get reading som...2020-08-2027 min
It Starts With BeerHops! With Ally Hughes and James Shepherd of Smokedown FarmIt’s almost hop harvesting time, so in ep 29 learn about hop growing from those who get their hands dirty in this episode, featuring Dr. James Shepherd, owner of Smokedown Farm in Sharon, Connecticut, and farm manager Ally Hughes. Shepherd -- an epidemiologist on the front lines of dealing with COVID-19 -- provides some unexpected insight into the connection between virus control and hops, and Hughes discusses how their hops make local beers extra special.
This episode is sponsored by Back East Brewing in Bloomfield, Connecticut.
Opening/closing music: “Heat It Up” by Will and...2020-08-1435 min
It Starts With BeerPhantom Brewing's Jon PatreiEp 28: Phantom Brewing in Hartford, Connecticut, opened in April of this tumultuous year. My guest Jon Patrei and his business partner Bo Kolcio previously ran Beer & Wine Makers Warehouse, and continue to run a similar enterprise in their brewery. Jon and I talk about his background in beer and how opening during a pandemic works when you are prepared and make wise decisions.
Information on the Phantom Ship in the intro comes from “The Ghost Ship of New Haven Sets Sail Shrouded in Mystery” by Michael Hoberman, from ConnecticutHistory.org. Background music: "Chill Lo-fi Hip-Hop Mix [N...2020-08-0421 min
It Starts With BeerAuthor and historian Gregg SmithEp 27: In this special history episode, author/historian Gregg Smith discusses topics including taverns during the colonial era, his favorite early brewery stories, the history of beer advertising, the hard life of a brewer in the early 20th century, historical methods, Prohibition, the role of women in beer history, and more. Warning: You will learn something! His books are available on Amazon and BrewersPublications.com.
This episode is sponsored by Back East Brewing, Brewery Legitimus, and Little Red Barn Brewers. For more episodes, go to beersnobwrites.com/podcast.
2020-07-2547 min
It Starts With BeerThe hosts of 512 Brewed podcastEp 26: In their 512 Brewed podcast, Melanie Demi and Caitlin Johnson entertain and inform. Based in Austin, Texas (with its 512 area code), these media-savvy beer lovers bring a fun, well-researched approach to beer styles, beer tasting, and a bunch of other beer-adjacent topics. In this episode we step into my shoddily created hologram world, the latest virtual pub that I've called "The Great Outdoors." We talk podcasting, Austin beer, and get served by a lion. In other words, we keep it weird.
I invite you to listen to 512 Brewed, and check out the hosts' blogs: Melanie's T...2020-07-2037 min
It Starts With BeerJamal Robinson of New England BrewingEp 25: When Jamal Robinson, director of sales at New England Brewing of Woodbridge, Conn., put up some simple videos in his greenhouse in June, he was doing more than letting off some steam about race relations in America. He was setting down some wisdom that I couldn't get out of my head. In this episode, Jamal talks about his career in beer, how he's dealt with racism, and what a brewery can do to affect change.
To watch Jamal's videos, check them out on his YouTube channel linked here. You can follow him on Instagram at @nebcojammy.2020-07-0752 min
It Starts With BeerBeer writer Jay C. WilliamsEp 24: Writer Jay C. Williams is Connecticut-based with a background in copywriting. His love of beer has propelled him into freelance opportunities, including writing for Wine Enthusiast, Cuisine Noir, October, and other publications. Listen in as we talk writing for multiple audiences, the expanding "beer scene," and Williams' straight-edge punk past.
Here are some links to Jay's work: October, Cuisine Noir, Wine Enthusiast.
Background music from Saiki Beats and Relax Music Meditation.
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2020-06-2231 min
It Starts With BeerRhythm Brewing's Alisa Bowens-MercadoEp 23: Alisa Bowens-Mercado is used to stepping into unfamiliar territory with confidence and a twist. The owner of Rhythm Brewing -- which is based in New Haven, Conn., but has its lagers brewed at Black Hog Brewing in Oxford, Conn. -- is also the owner of a Latin dance studio. As an African-American woman in a largely white, male beer industry Alisa has decided to focus on quality first, to go along with inclusion.
Enjoy our conversation from June 11, in which Alisa (aka Lady Lager) describes her passion for beer and shares thoughts about race in America a...2020-06-1737 min
It Starts With BeerBack East Brewing's Tony KarlowiczEp 22: I've been a fan of Back East Brewing in Bloomfield, Connecticut, ever since they opened back in 2012, which in Connecticut craft beer years might as well have been the Middle Ages. I'm what's known as a superfan of Back East Porter, so you can understand how happy I was to have Tony Karlowicz on as a guest. Tony is the co-owner of Back East Brewing and we talked about how his brewery is weathering COVID and looking to the future, plus we play The Lightning Round.
Please feel free to give me a Venmo tip: search...2020-06-1225 min
It Starts With BeerMr. & Mrs. Irish Beer SnobWhat a fun episode of "It Starts With Beer"! In ep 21, not only do I get to speak to my first international guests, Wayne and Janice Dunne of the Irish Beer Snob podcast all the way from Ireland, but I get to take them to a virtual world of my own design: Pub Americana. From our hologram-realistic barstools, we talk about the state of Irish beer and get to know this lovely couple. Strap on your VR helmets because it's going to be a pixelated ride! Then listen to Wayne and Janice themselves at their Irish Beer Snob podcast.2020-05-2237 min
It Starts With BeerThe fellas from BrewheadsEp 20! Brando, Clinton, and Big Mike make up the trio known as Brewheads. They drink, they review beer, they hang around, and have fun on their YouTube channel. I had a chance to Zoom with them for a while and find out what makes for an entertaining beer review. We learned a lot about each other and came out of this one changed for the better.
Background music by Saiki Beats.
2020-05-1333 min
It Starts With BeerAuthor Clare Goggin SivitsIn ep 19, enjoy my interview with Clare Goggin Sivits (@beergoggins), the author of an April piece in the website October called “The Beer World Wasn’t Built for Moms." News music background by AudioTrend.
2020-05-0525 min
It Starts With BeerMass Brew Bros. talk Mass breweriesIn ep 18, we find out: What’s happening with Massachusetts breweries? No one knows better than Rob and Bob of Mass Brew Bros, and in this interview we talk about their recent post on MassBrewBros.com about the future of Mass breweries post-pandemic.
2020-05-0126 min
It Starts With BeerWitchdoctor Brewing's Josh NorrisEp 17: Let's talk music and beer and the simple life in Ohio with Josh Norris of Witchdoctor Brewing in Southington, Conn. But it all starts with beer... in the news. Enjoy the sound effects, and stay in touch at beer.snob@yahoo.com. Make sure to subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher.
2020-04-2730 min
It Starts With BeerMaine Beer Writer Carla Jean LauterMy interview in ep 16 with Maine beer writer Carla Jean Lauter was a treat. She's been active and effective at informing people about Maine beer, currently as the "Tap Lines" columnist for the Portland Press Herald. As @beerbabe she promotes diversity in beer. We had a chance to talk about her writing evolution and the current state of Maine beer.
2020-04-2019 min
It Starts With BeerConnecticut Magazine's Erik OfgangErik Ofgang is not only a nice guy, he's a talented writer. Episode 15 starts with beer and beer writing and veers towards Ofgang's other passions: music and magic. Music for this episode is provided by Mactalla Mor. Photo: Elena Wolfe Photography
2020-04-1718 min
It Starts With BeerBrewery Consultant Daniel FlynnEp 14: Breweries, like nearly all segments of the economy, have some worries about what the new landscape will look like in the era of COVID-19. Daniel Flynn of DRF Consulting in Cheshire, Conn., works with breweries all the time on their accounting needs. I spoke with him about the big financial picture.
2020-04-1416 min
It Starts With BeerCT Brewers Guild's Phil PappasEp 13: My interview with Phil Pappas of the Connecticut Brewers Guild reveals what the nonprofit advocacy group has been doing behind the scenes to help local breweries, particularly in regards to laws and loans. There's some money talk in this one, so get your finance hat on. Photo by Katharine Manning.
2020-04-0916 min
It Starts With BeerLittle Red Barn's Community SupportEp 12: My discussion with Nils Johnson of Little Red Barn Brewers of Winsted, Conn., focuses on how the brewery is staying staying positive with the support of its community. Despite having to cut staff, the owners are hoping to bring them back when the COVID-19 crisis is over, and is collecting money for them along the way. Music by The Dead Dawgs featured in this episode. Cover photo courtesy of the Register-Citizen newspaper.
2020-04-0316 min
It Starts With BeerVeracious Brewing vs. coronavirusIn ep 11, I interviewed Mark and Tess Szamatulski of Veracious Brewing Company and Maltose Express homebrew store, both in Monroe, Conn. We focused on how our current crisis is putting in peril a way of life: the face-to-face interaction in a quiet, publike atmosphere. This husband and wife team were optimistic nonetheless.
2020-04-0114 min
It Starts With BeerLabyrinth Brewing vs. coronavirusIn ep 10, I interviewed with Adam Delaura of Labyrinth Brewing, which since 2018 has served beer out of a refurbished old space in Manchester, Connecticut. Learn how this 3-man team is dealing with the current crisis with hard work and levity. Photo: Jessica Prout Photography
2020-03-3014 min
It Starts With BeerAlvarium Beer vs. coronavirusEnjoy ep 9, my conversation with Chris DeGasero of Alvarium Beer Company of New Britain, Connecticut, on how the brewery has learned to cope with life in the era of COVID-19.
2020-03-2713 min
It Starts With BeerBrass Works Brewing vs. coronavirusIn ep 8, I interviewed Kyle Ondrush of Brass Works Brewing of Waterbury, Conn. It was March 26, 2020, and we focused on how this team of four co-owners worked together to keep beer and cash flowing during a crisis.
2020-03-2615 min
It Starts With BeerBrewery Legitimus vs. coronavirusIn ep 7, I interview Christina and Chris Sayer, owners of Brewery Legitimus in New Hartford, Conn., and how they are weathering the coronavirus. Interview is from March 23, 2020.
2020-03-2421 min
It Starts With BeerCoronavirus and beerIn episode 6, I talk a bit about the potential impact of the spreading coronavirus on the beer industry and reflect on the joy of drinking alone.
2020-03-1909 min
It Starts With BeerContinuum DistillingMy interview in episode 5 with Brandon Collins of Continuum Distillery in Waterbury, Conn., shows us how spirits, too, can start with beer. Join me as I venture into the world of Drops and Charred: beer-based spirits. www.continuumdistilling.com
2020-02-1013 min
It Starts With BeerBeer dinner reviewIn episode 4, I talk about how a recent beer dinner turned out, with a breakdown of each course pairing. Music: "Mid Summer" by Broke in Summer. Photo from Foodal.com
2020-01-1612 min
It Starts With BeerPairing beer, pairing lifeAs I prepare for a beer-pairing dinner, I muse in episode 3 about pairing in general.
2020-01-0706 min
It Starts With BeerRambles about Greek beer and terroirIt starts with Greek beer in episode 2, rambles into Brooklyn, and lands on what the terroir of Connecticut might be.
2020-01-0503 min
It Starts With BeerBeer recommendationsHere’s my inaugural episode of “It Starts With Beer,” a show about beer commentary and what flows from that. Enjoy!
2020-01-0504 min