We’re going out of 2014 on a high note, as we welcome the King of Homebrew himself, Charlie Papazian, to this week’s episode of Beer Sessions Radio™. Hear from the man who literally wrote the book on homebrewing, The Complete Joy of Homebrewing. For over 30 years, Charlie has been inspiring beer lovers to make their own brews, leading some to create some of the most renowned breweries in America (Sierra Nevada’s Ken Grossman credits Charlie’s book as a source for becoming a brewer).
From creating the world’s biggest beer festival to founding the organization currently known as the Brewer’s Association, Charlie has been there, done that, and now he’s hanging with host Jimmy Carbone on Beer Sessions Radio!
So relax, don’t worry, and have a homebrew while you listen to 2014’s final episode here.
This week on Beer Sessions Radio™, host Jimmy Carbone is talking with leaders in the local artisanal spirits scene. Among the guests are Nicole Austin of Kings Co. Distillery, Bianca Miraglia of Uncouth Vermouth, Steven Baird of The Owl Farm, Spirits Writer Brad Japhe, Daric Schlesselman of Van Brunt Stillhouse, and frequent co-host Dave Brodrick of Blind Tiger. The gang discusses the use of hops in spirits, the art of beer distillates, and what has changed for local distilleries in the past few years!
Listen to the full episode here.
This week on Beer Sessions Radio™, host Jimmy Carbone welcomes back Jessica García-Agulló of Iberian Beer United to talk about how they went from a two-person team (Jessica and her husband Johnny Brilliant were doing everything from selecting the beers to importing them to distributing) to teaming with Remarkable Liquids (represented on the show by Matt Hartman). Jessica is looking forward to getting back to Spain in 2015 and meeting with new and existing brewers and catching up on the quickly evolving craft beer scene in Spain. She also brought back her Catalonian Caga Tió log to celebrate the season!
Matt talks about the genesis of Remarkable Liquids and how his business came about (with his business partner Spencer Noakes). Plus, Chris Balla, beverage director at Mile End Deli, talks about choosing beers for a busy retail establishment. The conversation touches on everything from distribution to food pairings. Learn about the beer scene in Spain, how self distributing works, what pairs best with Mile End cuisine and more!
Listen to this week’s episode here.
Is the vessel from which you drink your brew of any great importance? Well, on this week’s special bonus episode of Beer Sessions Radio™, host Jimmy Carbone tastes beer in specialty glasses courtesy of the Spiegelau Showroom in NYC. Spiegelau has teamed with Michigan’s Bell’s Brewing to create the perfect wheat/wit beer glass! Hear from Laura Bell and John Mallett of Bell’s Brewing, Matt Rutkowski of Spiegelau, and Beer Experts James Tai, Brendan Woodcock and Justin Phillips.
The full episode can be found here.
Take a trip to Rhode Island this week on Beer Sessions Radio™! Host Jimmy Carbone is joined by Rhode Island native Chris O’Leary, Zach Mack of ABC Beer Co., and Niko Krommydas, frequent guest and beer writer. The panel discusses how much the Rhode Island beer scene has grown in the past couple of years (now boasting 14 brewpubs/breweries) and its claim to being “the biggest little state in the union” (take that Delaware!).
Joining the panel on the phone are Rhode Island based home brewer Lamel Moore and Foolproof Brewing brewer Dammy Olsson. They all discuss the rising scene of craft beer in Rhode Island the general landscape of the small state, including its unique accent. Later in the show, Justin Kennedy briefly phones in to talk about Allagash’s coolship program (we hope to hear more about Justin’s brew day when he’s back in the studio). Plus surprise guests Sarah Annese and Giancarlo Annese stop by to promote the 2014 Holiday Book Market.
You can listen to this week’s full episode here.