This week on Beer Sessions Radio™, host Jimmy Carbone and Anne Becerra welcome the creator of Brewed Food, Jensen Cummings, and Brooklyn Brewery Chef extraordinaire Andrew Gerson to talk about innovations in food and beer pairings. First up, documentary filmmakers and craft beer lovers, Eric Schleyer and Andrew Coury, are making a movie about the NYC … [Continue reading "What you missed on Beer Sessions Radio™: Brewed Food"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2016/06/09/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-brewed-food/)
While not a stranger to the show, this week's main guest on Beer Sessions Radio™ is none other that Brooklyn Brewery's brewmaster himself, Garrett Oliver. Widely known for his debonair personal style, his elegant lectures on the history of beer and the art of brewing, his extensive knowledge of movies and literature and his two … [Continue reading "What you missed on Beer Sessions Radio™: Garrett Oliver's Greatest Beer Hits"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2015/12/03/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-garrett-olivers-greatest-beer-hits/)
Blind Tiger Ale HouseRandolph BeerBrooklyn BreweryGarrett Oliver
This week on Beer Sessions Radio™, host Jimmy Carbone and producer Justin Kennedy are joined by Erica Shea and Stephen Valand, the owners and founders of Brooklyn Brew Shop. Six years ago, Brooklyn Brew Shop was a small operation working out of the Brooklyn Flea. With the idea that making beer (real beer from … [Continue reading "What You Missed On Beer Sessions Radio™: Erica Shea & Stephen Valand of Brooklyn Brew Shop"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2015/05/20/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-erica-shea-stephen-valand-of-brooklyn-brew-shop/)
So many great guests, so hard to choose our favorites! That pretty much sums up Beer Sessions Radio™ for 2014. From brewers Larry Bell (Bell's Brewery), Steve Hindy (Brooklyn Brewery) and Tony Magee (Lagunitas) to craft beer heavyweights like Charlie Papazian, we've welcomed an amazing group of guests to our fourth year of podcasting our … [Continue reading "A Good Year for Good Beer! Our Favorite Beer Sessions Radio™ Episodes from 2014"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2014/12/31/a-good-year-for-good-beer-our-favorite-beer-sessions-radio-episodes-from-2014/)
We're half way through the sixth annual July Good Beer Month, and we've gathered a diverse group to talk about the NYC craft beer scene and how it has evolved these past six years. Joining Beer Sessions Radio™ host Jimmy Carbone are homebrewers, Simon Tepas and Andrew Said Thomas of Knights of Bruklyn, Brooklyn Brewery … [Continue reading "What You Missed On Beer Sessions Radio™: NYC Craft Beer Scene"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2014/07/23/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-nyc-craft-beer-scene/)
Blind Tiger Ale HouseKillmeyer's Old Bavaria InnKnights of BrooklynBrooklyn Brewery
When d.b.a. co-founder Dennis Zentek died suddenly last month, we were in shock. Beer Sessions Radio™ host Jimmy Carbone had been working with Dennis and he was scheduled to be on the podcast on Heritage Radio Network later this spring. Thus, it was with heavy heart that we attended his memorial service this past Wednesday … [Continue reading "Farewell to a Friend: d.b.a.'s Dennis Zentek Celebrated in Memorial Service"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2014/04/18/farewell-to-a-friend-d-b-a-s-dennis-zentek-celebrated-in-memorial-service/)
dbaMarble CemeteryAbita BreweryAnchor Brewing Company
It's a walk down memory lane as Brooklyn Brewery co-founder Steve Hindy reminisces about being a member of the "Class of 1988" and breaking into the craft beer scene back when Bushwick was a battleground and New York was a huge beer import town. Steve joins Beer Sessions Radio™ host Jimmy Carbone as he discusses … [Continue reading "What You Missed Beer Sessions Radio™: Beer Royalty and Queens Beer Week"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2014/04/16/what-you-missed-beer-sessions-radio-beer-royalty-and-queens-beer-week/)
Sunswick 35/35Blind Tiger Ale HouseBrooklyn BreweryRogue
What is beer? What constitutes being a "brewery"? On this week's episode (listen here) of Beer Sessions Radio™ on the Heritage Radio Network, two of craft beers most ardent opponents of contract brewing argue their case over why local beer is one part craft, 99 parts community. Rich Buceta of Singlecut Beersmiths in Queens started … [Continue reading "What You Missed On Beer Sessions Radio™: Contract Brewing"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2014/02/05/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-contract-brewing/)
This week on Beers Sessions Radio™, host Jimmy Carbone continues last week's trip down memory lane as Mugs Alehouse's Ed Berestecki returns with more stories about owning a bar for 21 years in Williamsburg Brooklyn. He's celebrating the bar's anniversary with last year's specially brewed Blood Brothers IPA 20th Anniversary Ale, which Brooklyn Brewery created … [Continue reading "What You Missed On Beer Sessions Radio™: Beer Bars & Bottle Shops"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2013/10/09/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-beer-bars-bottle-shops/)
Mugs Ale HouseABC Beer Co.Brooklyn BreweryThe Ship Inn Brewery
It's a ladies' night as host Jimmy Carbone gets down to talking about local grains and their importance in making great beer. Joining him in the studio are Maia Raposo, spokesperson for Brooklyn Brewery, and June Russell, Manager of Farm Inspections and Strategic Development for Greenmarket/GrowNYC. Plus, Andrea Stanley from Valley Malt in Massachusetts phones … [Continue reading "What You Missed On Beer Sessions Radio™: It's All About The Grain"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2013/08/15/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-its-all-about-the-grain/)
TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE GATE The Good Beer Seal, Beer Sessions Radio™ and Biba of Brooklyn are happy to announce the first annual NEW YORK STATE FOOD& BEER EXPO to be held on Saturday, July 27th from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the waterfront at Williamsburg's East River Park. Beer Sessions Radio™ host Jimmy … [Continue reading "NY State Food & Beer Expo Brings 20+ Brewers to Williamsburg Waterfront"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2013/07/17/ny-state-food-beer-expo-brings-20-brewers-to-williamsburg-waterfront/)
How is craft beer like pornography? Well, according to Brooklyn Brewery Brewmaster Garrett Oliver, "You know it when you see it." Or, "You know it when you taste it," at any rate. Defining what craft beer is a group of beer rock stars on this episode of Beer Sessions Radio™, including Garrett, host Jimmy Carbone, … [Continue reading "What you missed on Beer Sessions Radio™ – Craft & Cask – It's July Good Beer Month"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2013/07/10/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-craft-cask-its-july-good-beer-month/)
Blind Tiger Ale HousePine Box Rock ShopBrooklyn BreweryHeavy Seas
UPDATED: TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR FOR $12. Next Tuesday, June 11th, the Good Beer Seal and Beer Sessions Radio™ will be hosting the NYC premiere of Beer Hunter (the movie) at Anthology Film Archives. For those who are unaware, Beer Hunter is a documentary on the life of Michael Jackson (not to be … [Continue reading "Beer Hunter Movie NYC Premiere On June 11th"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2013/06/04/beer-hunter-movie-nyc-premiere-on-june-11th/)
Anthology Film ArchivesBrooklyn BreweryMichael Jackson
The Good Beer Seal is happy to welcome Savor: An American Craft Beer & Food Experience to NYC, June 14th-15th. Several Good Beer Seal bars will be hosting special events, including a $1 off draughts Savor weekend (6/14-16) with the Craft Beer NY ap designed and curated by Josh Bernstein. As a lead-up to the … [Continue reading "Welcoming Savor to NYC!"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2013/05/31/welcoming-savor-to-nyc/)
Bar Great HarryBarcadeBrooklyn BreweryDogfish Head
On this week's episode of Beer Sessions Radio™, guests were still weighing in on Hurricane Sandy and its impact on the craft beer scene. Wendy Littlefield of Vanberg & Dewulf weighed in on the importer's decision to postpone tonight's (11/15) Coast-to-Coast Toast party in NYC (other cities will still be toasting!).V&D's NYC distributor, Union Beer, … [Continue reading "What You Missed On Beer Sessions Radio™ – Sandy & Spaniards (11/13/12)"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2012/11/15/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-sandy-spaniards-111312/)
October 6th, Mug's Ale House will celebrate it's 20th Anniversary. That's 20 years of serving and loving craft beer before it was cool. You'll have to check out their Anniversary line up of great Anniversary ales and rare brews by clicking here, including the special debut of Brooklyn Brewery brewed Anniversary ale called Blood Brothers Red … [Continue reading "Mug's Ale House's 20th Anniversary!"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2012/10/01/mugs-ale-houses-20th-anniversary/)
They call it "The Mardi Gras of Beer Festivals." It's Freaktoberfest, and it's coming this Saturday, September 15th. Host Jimmy Carbone welcomes Freaktoberfest founder (and Smuttynose lover and field sales rep) Pat Fondiller, who reveals the origins of New York City's wildest beer festival. Also weiging in is Albert Antonucci, owner of Greenwood Park, the … [Continue reading "What You Missed On Beer Sessions Radio™ – Freaktoberfest 2012 (9/11/12)"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2012/09/14/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-freaktoberfest-2012-91112/)
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/)
Our friends over at LocalBozo were nice enough to write up last night's Hopfest: Backyard Hops In Support Of BK Farmyards at Brooklyn Brewery. Read what you missed (or relive the event): The Good Beer Seal's "July Good Beer Month" continues on in 2012, with more exciting events day after day. Throughout this steamy month, … [Continue reading "Hopfest A Success!"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2012/07/17/hopfest-a-success/)
This Monday, July 16th, July Good Beer Month™ and the Good Beer Seal present Hopfest: Backyard Hops In Support Of BK Farmyards from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Brooklyn Brewery. Hopfest will feature a three hours of unlimited walk-around food and beer tastings with local "backyard" hops growers throughout New York City. Teaching you how to grow … [Continue reading "Learn To Grow Hops… Or Just Enjoy Drinking Them"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2012/07/12/learn-to-grow-hops-or-just-enjoy-drinking-them/)
On Independence Day you can celebrate your local pride with some great New York State brews from Ithaca, Barrier, Blind Bat, Greenport Harbor, or Brooklyn Brewery, to name a few. It's a great way to kick off July Good Beer Month, but it is ONLY THE BEGINNING! Keep your calendar (and your bellies!) open for … [Continue reading "July is Nearly Here!"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2012/06/21/july-is-nearly-here/)
This week's episode of Beer Sessions Radio™ (listen here) brought together several big names in the local brew scene. Representing three different Boroughs were The Bronx Brewery (Damien Brown and Chris Gallant); SingleCut Beersmiths, Queens' first brewery (represented by Rich Bucheta); and Brooklyn Brewery's Maia Raposo. The rise of so many craft brewers in the … [Continue reading "What You Missed On Beer Sessions Radio™ – The NYC Brewers Guild (5/8/12)"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2012/05/11/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-the-nyc-brewers-guild-5812/)
Blind Tiger Ale HouseThe Bronx BrewerySinglecut BeersmithsDamien Brown
It's possibly the least appreciated but most important element of beer: Yeast! While few beer drinkers ponder much on the ingredient that allows for fermentation to occur, beer makers know that the kind and amount of yeast in beer affects everything from flavor to the amount of head retention. This week's episode (#109 – listen … [Continue reading "What You Missed On Beer Sessions Radio™ – Getting A Rise From Your Beer: It's All About Yeast, Baby! (4/10/12)"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2012/04/13/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-getting-a-rise-from-your-beer-its-all-about-yeast-baby-41012/)
It was one year ago today that the earthquake and tsunami devastated much of northeastern Japan. A year later, Beer Sessions Radio™ welcomed Brooklyn Brewery's Garrett Oliver to discuss the rise in Japanese brewing and how the country's brewers are set to take the States by storm. While most of us think of Sake as … [Continue reading "What You Missed On Beer Sessions Radio™ – Japanese Beer And Remembering (3/6/12)"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2012/03/11/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-japanese-beer-and-remembering-3612/)
SaxelbyAmerican FarmstandBrooklyn BreweryGarrett Oliver
Tickets are now on sale for next week's Farm + Beer Expo at Brooklyn Brewery. On Tuesday, January 31st, from 7-10:00 p.m., Farm + Beer Expo will benefit John Gorzynski (Gorzynski Ornery Farm), whose farm was one devastated by last year's Hurricane Irene. Nestled in a valley of the Catskills, Gorzynski Ornery Farm is where … [Continue reading "Farm + Beer Expo At Brooklyn Brewery To Benefit Ornery Farm"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2012/01/23/farm-beer-expo-at-brooklyn-brewery-to-benefit-ornery-farm/)
The Good Beer Seal, Brooklyn Brewery, and Brooklyn Brew Shop are happy to announce Farm + Beer Expo to be held at Brooklyn Brewery on Tuesday, January 31st, 2012, from 7-10 p.m. The Farm + Beer Expo brings together select craft brewers that have a focus on using local ingredients in their brews. This all-you-can-eat-and-drink … [Continue reading "Farm + Beer Expo Brings Together Local Farmers, Brewers, Beer Industry Experts To Benefit Hurricane Relief"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2012/01/12/farm-beer-expo-brings-together-local-farmers-brewers-beer-industry-experts-to-benefit-hurricane-relief/)
Jimmy's No. 43Pipe DreamsBrooklyn BreweryWandering Star
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 week on Beer Sessions Radio(TM) we will feature some great names in beer but one name you may not know is Will Stephens. Will started his website, beermenus.com, with his brother Eric because he saw a lack of information about beer. His little side project has grown into a multi-city adventure that brings people … [Continue reading "This week on Beer Sessions Radio (TM)"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2011/08/12/this-week-on-beer-sessions-radio-tm/)
Blind Tiger Ale HouseBrooklyn BreweryWill Stephens
So much has been added to July Good Beer Month 2011. What started out just three years ago as a nice way to highlight what Good Beer Seal bars do best has grown to encompass the best of the local beer scene. There has been great bar-centric events like tastings, brewery nights, specials and bar … [Continue reading "Good Beer Month Goes Viral"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2011/07/21/good-beer-month-goes-viral/)
Jimmy's No. 43Brooklyn BreweryKelso of BrooklynJimmy Carbone
On May 3, Beer Sessions Radio (TM) was able to sit down with Brooklyn Brewery founder and local beer historian Steve Hindy. To say that Steve is an interesting fellow would be a gross understatement. He's Brooklyn's own International Man of Mystery and we're pretty sure he could take the Dos Equis guy down in … [Continue reading "An Interview with Brooklyn Brewery Founder Steve Hindy"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2011/05/27/an-interview-with-brooklyn-brewery-founder-steve-hindy/)
Monday Night, March 28, Brooklyn Brewery hosted the Brewers For Brewers event to benefit disaster relief efforts in Japan. Created by Food Karma Projects, and sponsored by The Good Beer Seal, Beer Sessions Radio (TM) and Chow Ciao Design, the Brewers for Brewers event raised over $12,000 that went into a special account for Kiuchi … [Continue reading "Brewers For Brewers Event Raises $12,000 for Japan Disaster Relief"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2011/04/01/brewers-for-brewers-event-raises-12000-for-japan-disaster-relief/)
On March 28 from 7:00 -10:00 PM at Brooklyn Brewery, 6 New York breweries will join forces to help benefit disaster relief for Japan. Brooklyn Brewery, Heartland, Kelso, Sixpoint Craft Ales, Empire, Lagunitas, NY State Brewer's Association, The Good Beer Seal and Beer Sessions Radio (TM) will team up with food from Meat Hook, Jimmy's … [Continue reading "Brewers for Brewers: Japan Disaster Relief Benefit"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2011/03/21/brewers-for-brewers-japan-disaster-relief-benefit/)
Jimmy's No. 43Waterfront Ale HouseBrooklyn BreweryHeartland
On September 30th, City Winery will be transformed into a beer lover's paradise for NYC Brewer's Choice, a featured event of New York Craft Beer Week. Over fifteen of the country's top brewers will be presenting rare, select, small-batch beers alongside their own favorite food pairings, in this intimate VIP-style ticketed event. Greg Hall of … [Continue reading "NYC Brewer's Choice"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2010/09/23/nyc-brewers-choice/)
Beer and food, food and beer! Tonight, Beer Sessions Radio welcomes Garrett Oliver author and brewmaster at Brooklyn Brewery, Christian Pappanicholas and Bobby Hellen of Resto. With such heavyweights on the beer scene talking about the delicious alchemy of beer and food together, the crew is bound to leave the studio well-fed and our listening … [Continue reading "Garrett Oliver and Christian Pappanicholas on Beer Sessions Radio-tm Tonight!"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2010/08/10/garrett-oliver-and-christian-pappanicholas-on-beer-sessions-radio-tm-tonight/)
July Good Beer Month is just a few short days away! It's time to plan your July. Are you going to take the Pub Crawl challenge and visit all 27 Good Beer Seal Bars in 31 days? Are you going to join us for one of these big July Good Beer Month Events? July 8: … [Continue reading "July Good Beer Month Approaches"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2010/06/21/july-good-beer-month-approaches/)
