This week on (a not quite “live” episode of) Beer Sessions Radio™, host Jimmy Carbone is hanging out with Blind Tiger founder – and Vermont resident – Dave Brodrick (Worthy Burger). Also from Vermont: Prohibition Pig owner Chad Rich and Ian Campbell of Beanery Brewing. Also at the table is Blind Tiger’s chef, Tommy Harder.
Dave talks about how he was sold on opening a brewery in the Smuttynose facility when he decided that coffee beer would be a cool addition to the craft beer market. Ian became a partner after being a coffee guy dating back almost a decade at Blind Tiger. They are moving their beers into the NYC area.
Chad and Dave discuss the challenges and merits of making sessionable (i.e. low in alcohol) beers and the dynamic beer culture in Vermont (hops, hops and more hops, of course!). They admit there’s still room for a great Pilsner – very popular – in Vermont.
Chef Tommy (also a four-year vet of Blind Tiger) talks food with beer as an ingredient. The panel also discusses the challenges of managing a glut of great beer options.
This episode was actually the very first remote show we have produced, and we’re happy to air it for you here.