This week on Beer Sessions Radio™, it’s a bit of a European takeover… just in time for Oktoberest! Host Jimmy Carbone welcomes back frequent guest Jon Lundbom of B. United, who is joined by Belgian biermeister Jef Vandersteen of Brouwerij De Glazen Toren.
Jef talks about his early “garage brew” days, and his German connection (he brewed there when he outgrew the garage). He also advocates for large bottle distribution (as opposed to the more popular 12-ounce bottles): “A good beer you have to share. You should share with somebody you love. Drinking alone is dangerous.”
And because we never drink alone on Beer Sessions Radio™, joining the three Js is Andreas Heidenreich of Paulaner NYC, a very cool brewpub that is part of a larger German enterprise that has 28 microbreweries worldwide (most of which are in China!). Hear how Germany is not just the birthplace of Oktoberfest, but it’s also where a highschooler can legally brew beer and then follow-up with an apprenticeship in brewing before heading off to college proper.
Finally, Jimmy welcomes Joe Najem and Kenny Leeper of Clinton Hill’s newly launched Hops Hill, who have watched the growing presence of great beer in Brooklyn and now bring their own high-end beer joint to the ‘hood.
And if you were never jealous of the studio guests before, hang out until minute 41 when Kenny pulls out 3floyd’s Zombie Dust and Dark Lord bottles (Joe says he’ll serve you up Barrier’s Money fresh off the line in consequence!). Listen to the whole episode here.