What does molecular archeology have to do with craft beer? Quite a lot, as it turns out, especially if it turns out you’re in Italy, where more than 300 craft breweries have popped up in the past two decades. Guests Katie Parla (Parla Food) and Jon Lundbom join of B. United host Jimmy Carbone to talk about the evolution of the Italian craft beer scene where no history is good history.
Plus, Jimmy welcomes back Dave Brodrick, whose VT farm adventure has led to mini-destination Worthy Burger and, now, Worthy Kitchen. Jan Apanich and Jerry Clum of Sierra Nevada are in the studio talking about their brand’s role in the craft beer movement, and how their East Coast expansion will affect their carbon footprint. They’ve also got the inside scoop on what may turn out to be the first Trappist brewery ever established on U.S. soil.
And filmmaker John R. Richards calls in to talk about Beer Hunter the Movie, talk about what made beer writer Michael Jackson so special. Recently premiered in New York City, Beer Hunter will have repeat screenings next weekend (June 21-22) at Jimmy’s No. 43! Find out how “Michael Jackson invented the role of ‘beer writer.’ There is the career… because of Michael Jackson.”
Listen to the full episode (#167) here.