This week on Beer Sessions Radio™, host Jimmy Carbone welcomes back one of the nation's premier beer writers, Jeff Alworth, whose newest book, The Beer Bible, is on sale now. Hear how "every beer tells a story," as Jeff talks about the depth and scope on the subject of beer. The book is aimed at … [Continue reading "What you missed on Beer Sessions Radio™: The Beer Bible with Jeff Alworth"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2015/10/08/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-the-beer-bible-with-jeff-alworth/)
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
Think that making beer is just about the water, malt, yeast and hops? Think again! On Beer Sessions Radio™'s first episode of 2015, host Jimmy Carbone greets the new year with a panel focused on how technology factors into the craft beer world. Jimmy is joined by Ed Berestecki of Mugs Alehouse, Augie Carton of … [Continue reading "What You Missed On Beer Sessions Radio™: The Technology of Beer"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2015/01/08/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-the-technology-of-beer/)
Last year the Good Beer Seal welcomed Long Island into the fold, an on this episode of Beer Sessions Radio™ on the Heritage Radio Network, host Jimmy Carbone welcomes COO Phil Ebel and assistant brewer Mike Peterson of Great South Bay Brewery. They're talking about launching a brewery on Long Island and how a doctor … [Continue reading "What You Missed On Beer Sessions Radio™: Great South Bay Brewery and Craft Beer Long Island"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2014/07/10/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-great-south-bay-brewery-and-craft-beer-long-island/)
Jimmy's No. 43Mugs Ale HouseGreat South Bay BrewerySierra Nevada
We're often asked, "What makes a Good Beer Seal bar?" Well, there's a long answer and a short answer. The latter is "a bar committed to great craft beer and community." But what really makes a Good Beer Seal bar is when the public recognizes its presence in the greater NYC bar/restaurant community. This past … [Continue reading "Good Beer Seal Bars Compete in #BARchmadness"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2014/03/24/good-beer-seal-bars-compete-in-barchmadness/)
124 Old Rabbit ClubBlind Tiger Ale HouseChris O'Leary
On this week's episode of Beer Sessions Radio™ (listen here), we bid adieu to one of our own, co-founding producer Bree O'Connor, who was with us when we launched our podcast four years ago. It gives host Jimmy Carbone a chance to walk down memory lane (and memory loss lane – Penny Pink is from … [Continue reading "What You Missed On Beer Sessions Radio™: Bree's Last Day, Steve Wood and Ciders"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2013/11/13/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-brees-last-day-steve-wood-and-ciders/)
Mugs Ale HouseJimmy's No. 43Portneuf Valley BrewingSmuttynose
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
This week on Beer Sessions Radio™, host Jimmy Carbone is joined by several of Brooklyn's finest, ranging from the old guard (Ed Berestecki of Mugs Alehouse, which is turning 21 this month… buy that bar a drink!) to the new (Brandon Chamberlin and Matthew Ricke of The Exley, which is turning one a few blocks … [Continue reading "What You Missed On Beer Sessions Radio™: Brooklyn Bar Owners & Brewers"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2013/10/03/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-brooklyn-bar-owners-brewers/)
Mugs Ale HouseThe ExleySixpoint Craft AlesJimmy Carbone
Mayor Bloomberg is just days away from proclaiming (for the fifth year) that July is Good Beer Month! Look for some great events over the 31 days of July, including the expansion of WNYC's The Greene Space Craft Beer Jam! This year Beer Sessions Radio™ will produce three ticketed events, including: The Best Craft Beers … [Continue reading "Here At Last! The 5th Annual July Good Beer Month"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2013/06/28/here-at-last-the-5th-annual-july-good-beer-month/)
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/)
Every year New York City craft beer fans wait for a special weekend event in Williamsburg: Mug's Ale House's Split Thy Brooklyn Skull which will take place March 2nd & 3rd. As usual, Mug's is pulling out all of the stops with a worth-the-wait list of barleywines, imperial stouts, and strong ales to make your … [Continue reading "Split Thy Brooklyn Skull XIV"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2013/02/15/split-thy-brooklyn-skull-xiv/)
Beer Sessions Radio™ and The Good Beer Seal welcome Belgian Beer weekend at several Good Beer Seal Bars, including the return of Battle of the Belgians on Saturday, December 1st, from noon-3 p.m., at Jimmy's No. 43 (43 East 7th Street, East Village). This year's "you be the judge" event will feature imports from B. United. Then throughout the … [Continue reading "Belgian Beer Weekend Approaches with BFM's Jérôme Rebetez Checking In"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2012/11/29/belgian-beer-weekend-approaches-with-bfms-jerome-rebetez-weighing-in/)
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/)
While we're never shy about tooting our own horns here at Beer Sessions Radio™, we love it when others do the heavy lifting for us. Check out this great blog post (some terrific pictures) that includes a shout out to one of our Good Beer Seal bar's Mugs Ale House.
This week's guests on Beer Sessions Radio™ will include a special phone-in with John Bexon, Head Brewer at Greene King Brewing and Brands in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, England. Possibly best known for their Old Speckled Hen beer, Greene King dates to the 18th Century and is such an important part of the community that … [Continue reading "This Week On Beer Sessions Radio™ – Britain's Greene King, Philly's Monk's Cafe, Giving Thanks For Great Beer (11/22/11)"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2011/11/22/this-week-on-beer-sessions-radio-britains-greene-king-phillys-monks-cafe-giving-thanks-for-great-beer-112211/)
Monk's CafeMugs Ale HouseGreene King BrewingJohn Bexon
In early March, home cider makers Joy Doumis and Jeremy Hammond joined the panel of Beer Sessions Radio (TM) to spread the word about America's first beverage. Joy and Jeremy brought in a selection of delectable ciders made in their Brooklyn home from locally sourced apples. Jeremy used his knowledge from his time in France … [Continue reading "The Joy (and Jeremy) of Cider"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2011/04/06/the-joy-and-jeremy-of-cider/)
On May 25, 2010 The Good Beer Seal announced that 12 new bars would be added to the original list of 15. Today, there are 27 Good Beer Seal bars in New York City! The Good Beer Seal packed the joint at DBA in Brooklyn to welcome its new members, soon to be added to our calendar … [Continue reading "12 New Bars Inducted into The Good Beer Seal"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2010/05/26/12-new-bars-inducted-into-the-good-beer-seal/)
