The Good Beer Seal is excited to welcome craft beer lovers around the city for the ninth annual July is Good Beer Month. When we launched the Good Beer Seal nine years ago with other great local bars (Blind Tiger, DBA, Burp Castle, Bar Great Harry and Jimmy's No. 43), it was as a response to the … [Continue reading "Welcome to the Ninth Annual July is Good Beer Month!"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2017/07/05/welcome-to-the-ninth-annual-july-is-good-beer-month/)
Blind Tiger Ale HousedbaIndustrial Arts Brewing CompanyJimmy Carbone
It's a collaboration fitting for the Country Mouse and City Mouse, as NYC Brewer's Choice returns to NYC Beer Week on Wednesday, March 1st (tickets are on sale here). Among the many features of this year's event are SMASH (State Malt and State Hop) beers that several brewers are collaborating on. We recently sat down … [Continue reading "NYC Brewer's Choice Brings Upstate-Downstate Collaboration To Annual Beer Week Event"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2017/01/27/nyc-brewers-choice-brings-upstate-downstate-to-annual-beer-week-event/)
Interboro Spirits and AlesIndian Ladder Farmstead Cidery & BreweryJesse Ferguson
On this week's episode of Beer Sessions Radio™, host Jimmy Carbone welcomes guests Andy Marcelli of Eataly and Marcelli Formaggi, La Birreria head brewer, Fred Avila, and Jamie Adams of Saint James Brewery, on Long Island. Winter co-host Anne Becerra is in the studio, too, talking about some mouth-watering beer and cheese pairings. The panel is discussing … [Continue reading "What you missed on Beer Sessions Radio™: From Pint to Farm, Beer and Cheese"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2016/02/17/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-from-pint-to-farm-beer-and-cheese/)
La BirreriaSaint James BreweryDogfish HeadJimmy Carbone
It's Mardi Gras and the start of #LiquidLent, our annual challenge among several East Village Good Beer Seal bars to #DrinkLikeAMonth. We're celebrating the season with host Jimmy Carbone and winter co-host Anne Becerra. We're also looking forward to NYC Beer Week, as we welcome Damon Oscarson and Daniel Acosta from LIC Beer Project. Dan … [Continue reading "What you missed on Beer Sessions Radio™: LIC Beer Project and Mekelburg's"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2016/02/15/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-lic-beer-project-and-mekelburgs/)
Mekelburg's Fine Food and Craft BeersLIC Beer ProjectFinback BrewingJimmy Carbone
It's another great episode of Beer Sessions Radio™ as we record up at The Bronx Brewery in honor of NYC Beer Week. Co-owners Damian Brown and Chris Gallant discuss their four-year journey from starting to brew to opening a brewery and tasting room in the city's "proudest borough." How hard is it to launch a … [Continue reading "What You Missed On Beer Sessions Radio™: Bronx Beer Show"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2015/02/26/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-bronx-beer-show/)
Bronx Ale HouseBronx Beer HallThe Bronx BreweryGun Hill Brewing
The Good Beer Seal bars welcome the return of NYC Beer Week (February 20th – March 1st). A beer with the Good Beer Seal logo displayed offers a superior drinking experience all year round, but during NYC Beer Week, you might be overwhelmed by the many daily events and where you should head to during … [Continue reading "The Good Beer Seal Welcomes NYC Beer Week"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2015/02/20/the-good-beer-seal-welcomes-nyc-beer-week/)
BarcadeCrescent and VineOther HalfPeekskill Brewery
This week on Beer Sessions Radio™ on the Heritage Radio Network, host Jimmy Carbone welcomes back some of our favorite beer writers, as Josh Bernstein and Niko Krommydas join new authors Giancarlo and Sarah Annese (Beer Lover's New York: The Empire State's Best Breweries, Brewpubs & Beer Bars). Together they do a recap of one … [Continue reading "What You Missed Beer Sessions Radio™: Beer Writers, Young Turks of Brewing, and "Blame it on the Grain""](https://goodbeerseal.com/2014/03/05/what-you-missed-beer-sessions-radio-beer-writers-young-turks-of-brewing-and-blame-it-on-the-grain/)
One of the questions we're often asked is, "What makes a craft beer bar a Good Beer Seal bar?" While there are many factors that go in to selecting members each July, the Good Beer Seal basically lets anyone know that this bar is special. And when a special brewer decides to launch in NYC, … [Continue reading "GBS Bars to Launch Two Roads Brewing in NYC"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2014/02/16/gbs-bars-to-launch-two-roads-brewing-in-nyc/)
Blind Tiger Ale HouseThe Owl FarmTwo Roads Brewing Co.Phil Markowski
Hear the letters IPA, and you probably have a pretty clear notion what your beer is going to taste like. But what if there were an actual Indian Pale Ale? This week on Beer Sessions Radio™ we welcome some of the team behind India's biggest craft beer initiative, Independence Brewing Company in Pune, India. James … [Continue reading "What You Missed On Beer Sessions Radio™ – A Taste Of India (03/05/13)"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2013/03/07/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-a-taste-of-india-030513/)
BierkraftIndependence Brewing CompanyStone BrewingJames Tai
We coulda been a contendah! Oh, wait! We are. Welcome to NYC Beer Week, which witnesses the growth of craft beer in NYC and the state over the past five years since NY Craft Beer week was launched by one of this week's Beer Sessions Radio™ guests, Josh Schaffner. This week's episode (listen here) celebrates … [Continue reading "Beer Sessions Radio™ Turns 3, NYC Brewers Choice Is Here!"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2013/02/27/beer-sessions-radio-turns-3-nyc-brewers-choice-is-here/)
Wynkoop BrewingCaptain Lawrence BrewingWarren Monteiro
New York State was once a leader in hop production. There is a movement afoot to bring more local hops to local brewers and farmers across the state are interested in reclaiming this crop for our region. Out on Long Island, John Condzella of Condzella Hops is leading the charge with a Kickstarter Campaign … [Continue reading "Support Long Island Hops"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2013/02/26/support-long-island-hops/)
So many Good Beer Seal bars, so little time. While we think every day is a craft beer day in NYC, the official NYC Beer Week is here, and we're offering suggestions on where to go and what to do. The big event for today is at 61 Local, where they will be celebrating their … [Continue reading "Welcome to NYC Beer Week! 61 Local Celebrates 2nd Anniversary"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2013/02/23/welcome-to-nyc-beer-week-61-local-celebrates-2nd-anniversary/)
What can we say other than Good Beer Seal bars represent! We're just blown away by the new Thrillist flowchart for making your way through NYC Beer Week, which officially launches tomorrow. If you follow any of the options, chances are you'll end up at a GBS bar. You can see the interactive (click on … [Continue reading "Thrillist Flowchart Lays Out NYC Beer Week"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2013/02/22/thrillist-flowchart-lays-out-nyc-beer-week/)
As a lead up to NYC Beer Week (2/24-3/3), Jimmy's No. 43 played host to the annual Good Beer Seal bar owners' luncheon on February 7th. Happily, all five boroughs were represented by 13 GBS bars, the NYC Homebrewers Guild, and Beer Sessions Radio™. Bar representatives discussed the state of being a craft beer bar … [Continue reading "Good Beer Seal Bar Owners Welcome Return Of NYC Beer Week"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2013/02/21/good-beer-seal-bar-owners-welcome-return-of-nyc-beer-week/)
What's the difference between contract brewing and gypsy brewing? What is "Tenant Brewing"? Join a colorful cast for Beer Sessions Radio™ Episode 142, where host Jimmy Carbone is joined by contract brewer Jeremy Cowan (Shmaltz), with phone-ins by Pretty Things tenant brewer Dann Paquette and just plain ole brewer John Liegey of Greenport Harbor. Jen … [Continue reading "What You Missed On Beer Sessions Radio™ – Contract Brewing (12/4/12)"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2012/12/05/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-contract-brewing-12412/)
Shmaltz BrewingPretty Things Beer and Ale ProjectJimmy Carbone
It's a day at the beach! With beer! And killer concessions! And we have different options for getting you there and making sure your beer glass runneth over! Barrels & Kegs: A Rockaway Beach Beer Event, which takes place this Saturday, September 8th, from noon-5 p.m., serves several purposes. Working with the New York City … [Continue reading "Barrels & Kegs: A Day At The Beach With Beer!"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2012/09/05/barrels-kegs-a-day-at-the-beach-with-beer/)
You may have heard that NYC Beer Week is moving to February this year. That doesn't mean that we won't be gearing up starting in September, as we present Barrels & Kegs: A Rockaway Beach Beer Event. Rockaway has a tradition of a great beach and boardwalk ("Barrels" refers to surfing), and the concessions along … [Continue reading "Beer Sessions Radio™ Presents… Barrels & Kegs: A Rockaway Beach Beer Event"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2012/08/14/beer-sessions-radio-presents-barrels-kegs-a-rockaway-beach-beer-event/)
Valentine's Day brought out some serious beer love to Beer Sessions Radio™ last Tuesday, the day before Time Out New York's annual beer issue was on newsstands. Jimmy Carbone and Jen Schwertman welcomed guests Chris Schonberger (TONY), Josh Schaffner of NY Craft Beer Week, and Adam Levy (whose dog is named "Garrett Oliver") of the … [Continue reading "What You Missed On Beer Sessions Radio™ – Beer Lovers Celebrate Annual Beer Publication, New Brews/Bars (2/14/12)"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2012/02/22/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-beer-lovers-celebrate-annual-beer-publication-new-brewsbars-21412/)
This week on Beer Sessions Radio we welcome back Garrett Oliver and Horst Dornbusch as they celebrate the release of their new book – The Oxford Companion to Beer. Their new book is sure to be a big hit and will be a welcome addition to the beer world. Also on the show we will … [Continue reading "NYC Craft Beer Week on Beer Sessions Radio"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2011/09/20/nyc-craft-beer-week-on-beer-sessions-radio/)
In anticipation of the September 22nd, Brewer's Choice, we spoke with co-host (and Blind Tiger champion), Dave Brodrick, about his relationship with beer and how the second annual event will be even better than the first! How did Blind Tiger become involved in this year's Brewer's Choice? Jimmy invited me to Brewer's Choice last year … [Continue reading "Brewer's Choice Preview #2… With Co-Host Dave Brodrick"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2011/09/07/brewers-choice-preview-2-with-co-host-dave-brodrick/)
In anticipation for Brewer's Choice, the culminating event of NY Craft Beer Week, being hosted by the Good Beer Seal and Beer Sessions Radio on September 22nd, from 6-9 p.m. at City Winery, we sat down to ask Jimmy Carbone what he's most looking forward to about this year's event. This is the fourth year … [Continue reading "Brewer's Choice, September 22nd… Preview With Jimmy Carbone"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2011/08/25/brewers-choice-september-22nd-preview-with-jimmy-carbone/)
This year's July Good Beer Month will throw the spotlight on 34 Good Beer Seal Bars, local brewers, charitable organizations, delicious food and great New York City destinations. Keep watching this website for special offers, pub crawl suggestions, and information about upcoming events. Here is a taste of some of the great events of … [Continue reading "July Good Beer Month"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2011/06/23/july-good-beer-month/)
NY Craft Beer Week starts TODAY! I can watch this video all day, but that would just keep me from the festivities! Get Real NY is on September 25- 26, the Nano and Nomad Dinner with Sam Merritt at Jimmy's No. 43 which is also on Sept 26, on Tuesday the 28th celebrate Eat, Drink … [Continue reading "NY Craft Beer Week!"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2010/09/24/ny-craft-beer-week/)
