It’s a nearly all-Vermont takeover of this week’s episode of Beer Sessions Radio™ when host Jimmy Carbone welcomes back the Worthy Burger team of Dave Brodrick, Ian Campbell and Jason Merrill, along with local entity Blind Tiger’s Luke Manson for a discussion about two of Vermont’s greatest contributions to civilization: coffee and beer! Or, in the case of Beanery Brewing, a joint venture between the Worthy Team at Smuttnose Laboratories in New Hampshire, that is using coffee (and coffee beans) to create a new line of specialty craft beer that is currently making its way to NYC.
It’s the latest version of “The Jimmy Show” as Jimmy Ludwig of The Happy Hour Guys steps in as the always gracious co-host he has become on the show. Big shout out to him and his team for reaching the 300 episode mark of their landmark web series.
Also in the studio? Jeff “Chief” O’Neil, who reveals that his latest venture (open in 2016) will be called Industrial Arts Brewing Company and focus on Jeff’s signature hop-forward beers.
So, what does it take to make beer with unusual ingredients, such as coffee? How do you build a brand around caffeinated beer? The Beanery Brewing team is talking about the impetus for their launch and the many different java brews (Turkish coffee!) they long to incorporate into their alcoholic brews.
Plus, Chris Balla of Mile End Deli/Grand Army talks about launching a new bar in Brooklyn and selecting just the right beers when you’re opening a new place.
Listen to the full episode here.