Also known as: Beer Sessions Radio 50th Episode Party, Beer Sessions Radio Episode 132, Beer Sessions Radio Episode 135, Beer Sessions Radio Episode 136, Beer Sessions Radio Episode 137, Beer Sessions Radio Episode 139, Beer Sessions Radio Episode 141, Beer Sessions Radio Episode 31, Beer Sessions Radio's Cask Ale show, On the Road with Beer Sessions Radio
Mentioned in 210 posts in the Good Beer Seal archive (2010–2017).
The Good Beer Seal is excited to welcome craft beer lovers around the city for the ninth annual July is Good Beer Month. When we launched the Good Beer Seal nine years ago with other great local bars (Blind Tiger, DBA, Burp Castle, Bar Great Harry and Jimmy's No. 43), it was as a response to the … [Continue reading "Welcome to the Ninth Annual July is Good Beer Month!"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2017/07/05/welcome-to-the-ninth-annual-july-is-good-beer-month/)
Blind Tiger Ale HousedbaIndustrial Arts Brewing CompanyJimmy Carbone
It was the best of times, it was the… well. better of times! All in all, we had a great year over at Beer Sessions Radio™, with more episodes than ever (62, including next Tuesday's pre-record) and some of the best podcast rankings in the country! Another milestone: We literally took Beer Sessions Radio™ on … [Continue reading "Peace & Happy: The Best of 2016 on Beer Sessions Radio™"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2016/12/22/peace-happy-the-best-of-2016-on-beer-sessions-radio/)
This week on Beer Sessions Radio™, we're not talking turkey but we are sipping cider from a show we taped last June with E.Z. Orchard's Kevin Zielinski. He talks about his family's background in Willemette Valley (Oregon) orchards and heirloom variety apples in ciders. Started by his grandfather in 1929, the orchard today is run by … [Continue reading "What you missed on Beer Sessions Radio™: Kevin Zielinski and Oregon Ciders"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2016/11/28/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-kevin-zielinski-and-oregon-ciders/)
This week on Beer Sessions Radio™, its our final episode of our acclaimed series, On the Road with Beer Sessions Radio™. This week, host Jimmy Carbone travels to the Finger Lakes to visit The Farmhouse Brewery in Owego, NY, the first malting house in New York State in over a decade and one of only a … [Continue reading "What you missed on Beer Sessions Radio™: Our Final Stop in the On the Road Series"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2016/11/08/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-our-final-stop-in-the-on-the-road-series/)
The Farmhouse BreweryBlackduck CideryJimmy Carbone
Beer Sessions Radio™ and The Good Beer Seal welcome Cider Week NYC with some great meet-ups at Jimmy's No. 43 with cider makers from around the region. Over the years, we've recorded many cider episodes on Beer Sessions Radio™ on the Heritage Radio Network, and the station's staff recently chose their favorite shows (of which we made the list … [Continue reading "Cider Week Brings Tastings, Radio Shows & Cider Salon"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2016/10/25/cider-week-brings-tastings-radio-shows-cider-salon/)
This week on Beer Sessions Radio™, host Jimmy Carbone welcomes a great panel of experts and a bit of cherry wine (is it sweet and rare?)! It's a robust discussion on terroir (Danish cherries have a larger pit with more concentrated flavors… it's not a cherry you would eat) and a reinvention of wine tradition in … [Continue reading "What you missed on Beer Sessions Radio™: Danish Cherry Wine"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2016/09/21/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-danish-cherry-wine/)
It may be hot as Hades out there, but we're cooling things off a bit with this pre-record of Beer Sessions Radio™ featuring the Belgian brewing team from Picobrouwerij Alvinne. Back in April, host Jimmy Carbone gathered with Alvinne Barrel Manager Glenn Castelein, Brewmaster Davy Spiessens and Marc De Keukeleire, "the yeast whisperer," who clutivated … [Continue reading "What you missed on Beer Sessions Radio™: Belgian's Picobrouwerij Alvinne"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2016/08/16/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-belgians-picobrouwerij-alvinne/)
We're very excited that our On the Road with Beer Sessions Radio™ episodes (two of which have already aired) are reaching major milestones. Our first episode (episode 335 – listen here) which featured "The New Primitives" of the Hudson Valley Region, has been downloaded more than 55,000 times in six weeks, making it the most … [Continue reading "Beer Sessions Radio™ Reaches a Milestone"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2016/08/04/beer-sessions-radio-reaches-a-milestone/)
From the Ground BreweryHudson Valley MaltAndy Brennan
This week on Beer Sessions Radio™, we're celebrating July Good Beer Month with guests Derek Dellinger, author of the new book, The Fermented Man, and Will Stephens, creator of BeerMenus.com. Dellinger is also the brewmaster at Kent Falls Brewing Company and author of the brewing blog Bear Flavored. Listen to the full episode here.
Heritage Radio Network and Beer Sessions Radio™ today (Tuesday, 6/21) will launch a special four-part series, On the Road with Beer Sessions Radio. In each episode, Beer Sessions Radio™ host Jimmy Carbone goes behind the scenes to learn about the creative production process of the best craft beer, cider, and spirits from the ground to … [Continue reading ""The New Primitives" to debut today, 5PM, with On the Road with Beer Sessions Radio™"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2016/06/21/the-new-primitives-to-debut-today-5pm-with-on-the-road-with-beer-sessions-radio/)
Daughters Fare & AleSuarez Family BreweryHudson Valley MaltJimmy Carbone
This week on Beer Sessions Radio™, host Jimmy Carbone is convening a special Wednesday live show with TED Talk celebrity and food sustainability pioneer Tristram Stuart. Tristram is founder of Feedback (focused on food waste) and Toast Ale, which is making craft beer from bread that otherwise would be wasted. He learned about this brewing … [Continue reading "What you missed on Beer Sessions Radio™: Tristram Stuart and Toast Ale"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2016/06/21/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-tristram-stuart-and-toast-ale/)
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/)
This week on Beer Sessions Radio™, host Jimmy Carbone is talking food and beer pairings and the inspiration behind Michelin Award winning restaurant Luksus, the "hidden" restaurant in the back of one of the world's best beer bars, Tørst. The Evil Twin himself, Jeppe Jarnit-Bjergsø, returns to the studio with his amazing chef, Daniel Burns, whose … [Continue reading "What you missed on Beer Sessions Radio™: Food & Beer with Luksus & Tørst"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2016/06/02/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-food-beer-with-luksus-torst/)
We're getting a little "off-centered" on this week's episode of Beer Sessions Radio™, as we track down the Head of the Dogfish… in other words, we're hanging out with Sam Calagione, founder of Dogfish Head Brewery, at the 2016 Craft Brewers Conference in Philadelphia! It's a pre-record that ties in nicely to last week's episode as … [Continue reading "What you missed on Beer Sessions Radio™: Dogfish Head's New Literary Endeavor"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2016/05/16/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-dogfish-heads-new-literary-endeavor/)
On this week's episode of Beer Sessions Radio™, host Jimmy Carbone welcomes beer back in Bushwick. At one time the center of the beer making universe (in the 1800s) and current home to Roberta's where we tape our weekly podcast, Bushwick has been without a brick and mortar brewery for some time. Welcome to Kings … [Continue reading "What you missed on Beer Sessions Radio™: Jack's Abby and KCBC"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2016/04/14/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-jacks-abby-and-kcbc/)
Roberta'sKings County Brewers CollectiveJack's AbbyJimmy Carbone
Monastic silence Ferments froth a quenching brew Trout jumps with gold ring – Ale Street News' Tony Fodor (with a Haiku about Orval) On this week's episode of Beer Sessions Radio™, host Jimmy Carbone along with (winter, now spring!) guest co-host Anne Becera has a belated celebration of last Saturday's first-ever Orval Day. They're doing a … [Continue reading "What you missed on Beer Sessions Radio™: The Orval Show"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2016/03/30/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-the-orval-show/)
On this week's episode of Beer Sessions Radio™, host Jimmy Carbone welcomes back Brian Strumke of Stillwater Artisanal Ales, who is launching a new bar space here in NYC along with Cory Bonfiglio (who also co-owns Beer Street) and wine expert Tanner Walle. Their new space Classique hopefully will be opening later this year in … [Continue reading "What you missed on Beer Sessions Radio™: Stillwater Ale's New (Ad)Ventures, PicoBrew's Dream System"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2016/03/23/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-3/)
On this week's episode of Beer Sessions Radio™, host Jimmy Carbone and winter co-host Anne Becera are welcoming a full house (or studio) of special beer guests, including Mike Amidei who is Beverage Manager at Tørst / Luksus and his very cool team of bartenders (Graham Saylor,. They are joined by oft-guest B.R. Royla … [Continue reading "What you missed on Beer Sessions Radio™: Tørst and Jopenbier"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2016/03/04/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-2-2/)
On this week's episode of Beer Sessions Radio™, host Jimmy Carbone welcomes guests Andy Marcelli of Eataly and Marcelli Formaggi, La Birreria head brewer, Fred Avila, and Jamie Adams of Saint James Brewery, on Long Island. Winter co-host Anne Becerra is in the studio, too, talking about some mouth-watering beer and cheese pairings. The panel is discussing … [Continue reading "What you missed on Beer Sessions Radio™: From Pint to Farm, Beer and Cheese"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2016/02/17/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-from-pint-to-farm-beer-and-cheese/)
La BirreriaSaint James BreweryDogfish HeadJimmy Carbone
It's Mardi Gras and the start of #LiquidLent, our annual challenge among several East Village Good Beer Seal bars to #DrinkLikeAMonth. We're celebrating the season with host Jimmy Carbone and winter co-host Anne Becerra. We're also looking forward to NYC Beer Week, as we welcome Damon Oscarson and Daniel Acosta from LIC Beer Project. Dan … [Continue reading "What you missed on Beer Sessions Radio™: LIC Beer Project and Mekelburg's"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2016/02/15/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-lic-beer-project-and-mekelburgs/)
Mekelburg's Fine Food and Craft BeersLIC Beer ProjectFinback BrewingJimmy Carbone
What a long strange trip it's been! On this week's episode of Beer Sessions Radio™, we catch up with the team at Sixpoint from Red Hook, Brooklyn. Host Jimmy Carbone is joined by winter guest co-host Anne Becerra (Anne Likes Beer) as Jimmy reflects on the first time he had the Sixpoint Bengali IPA, one … [Continue reading "What you missed on Beer Sessions Radio™: The Sixpoint Show"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2016/02/03/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-the-sixpoint-show/)
Listeners may be unaware, but Beer Sessions Radio™ host Jimmy Carbone hails from Massachusetts. On this week's pre-record (from the week prior), Jimmy takes some time away from family cheer to visit Aeronaut Brewing in Somerville, MA, where he's meeting with some very cool Beantown beer folks, including Andy Crouch of Beer Scribe, Suzanne Schalow … [Continue reading "What you missed on Beer Sessions Radio™: The Boston Beer Scene"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2016/01/18/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-the-boston-beer-scene/)
As 2015 draws to a close, it's time for a look back on the year that was! Beer Sessions Radio™ celebrated a couple of milestones this year: our fifth year on the air and our 300th episode. We added some seasonal guest co-hosts (Beer Advocate editor and author Ben Keene sat in over the summer, … [Continue reading "Peace & Happy: Beer Sessions Radio™ Looks Back on Another Great Year"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2015/12/30/peace-happy-beer-sessions-radio-looks-back-on-another-great-year/)
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
In the words of the late Jerry Garcia, what a long strange trip it's been! Beer Sessions Radio™ is the longest running show on Heritage Radio Network and we're celebrating cider on our 300th episode. Host Jimmy Carbone welcomes a full studio, including guest co-host Stephen Valand (as co-founder of Brooklyn Brew Shop, Stephen has … [Continue reading "What you missed on Beer Sessions Radio™: Our 300th Episode!"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2015/11/19/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-our-300th-episode/)
Beer Sessions Radio™ host Jimmy Carbone is taking the show on the road for this Friday's bonus episode from February 2015. Joining Jimmy is Phil Markowski, owner and brewmaster, owner of the largest brewery in Connecticut, Two Roads Brewing Co., along with team members Emily Sauter and John Kleinchester. Co-founded with Brad Hittle and Clem Pellani … [Continue reading "What You Missed On Beer Sessions Radio™: Two Roads Brewing Co."](https://goodbeerseal.com/2015/04/27/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-two-roads-brewing-co/)
Things are heating up on this week's episode of Beer Sessions Radio™ (listen here) as host Jimmy Carbone welcomes Anne Becerra of Anne Likes Beer. Chief on their minds is how a beer component works into a larger festival scene. Jimmy is a co-producer of the 3rd Annual NYC Hot Sauce Expo (coming to Brooklyn this … [Continue reading "What You Missed On Beer Sessions Radio™: The New York City Hot Sauce Expo"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2015/04/22/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-the-new-york-city-hot-sauce-expo/)
It's a very special (and rare) live Friday broadcast as NY Times food and wine critic Eric Asimov is in the studio with host Jimmy Carbone discussing two of their favorite spring things: lager beers and baseball! They are joined by Patrick Morse, head brewer of Flagship Brewing on Staten Island, Travis Kauffman from Folksbier … [Continue reading "What You Missed On Beer Sessions Radio™: Lagers & Baseball with Eric Asimov"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2015/04/14/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-lagers-baseball-with-eric-asimov/)
Tune in for a conversation on what happens when fine dining and beer combine on this week's episode of Beer Sessions Radio™! Host Jimmy Carbone discusses Beer Education and Fine Dining in NYC and welcomes Alex Pfaffenbach, Dining Room Manager of the NoMad Restaurant; Augie Carton, owner of Carton Brewing; and John La Polla, owner of … [Continue reading "What You Missed On Beer Sessions Radio™: Fine Dining With Beer"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2015/04/02/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-fine-dining-with-beer/)
NoMad RestaurantEleven Madison ParkCarton BrewingJimmy Carbone
Do you know the four ingredients that you need to make beer? Walter, malt, yeast and (usually) hops! Without the grains that go into your brew, you cannot have beer. Traditionally, getting malt locally has been a challenge. Even on those NY State farms that are growing their own barley, the malting is done off-site, … [Continue reading "What You Missed On Beer Sessions Radio™: NY State Malt"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2015/03/25/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-ny-state-malt/)
Mile End DeliPioneer MaltingGun Hill Brewing Co.Jimmy Carbone
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a great show about beer and cheese! This week on Beer Sessions Radio™, host Jimmy Carbone is joined by some great cheesemongers and beer makers, along with purveyors of both! From Shelton Brothers Imports, Joel Shelton teams with Alex Foschi of Im Fuchschen (an Altbier from Germany getting its NYC launch … [Continue reading "What You Missed On Beer Sessions Radio™: Beer & Cheese Show"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2015/03/18/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-beer-cheese-show/)
The draught beer you're drinking is only as good as the lines it flows through. While an afterthought when done right, every craft beer drinker knows the risks of drinking in a new haunt and waiting to taste that first sip of beer with trepidation. Enter the Clean Beer Project. This week on Beer Sessions … [Continue reading "What You Missed On Beer Sessions Radio™: Clean Beer Here!"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2015/03/11/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-clean-beer-here/)
It's another great episode of Beer Sessions Radio™ as we record up at The Bronx Brewery in honor of NYC Beer Week. Co-owners Damian Brown and Chris Gallant discuss their four-year journey from starting to brew to opening a brewery and tasting room in the city's "proudest borough." How hard is it to launch a … [Continue reading "What You Missed On Beer Sessions Radio™: Bronx Beer Show"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2015/02/26/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-bronx-beer-show/)
Bronx Ale HouseBronx Beer HallThe Bronx BreweryGun Hill Brewing
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
Tune in for a special episode of Beer Sessions Radio™ as Jimmy Carbone chats with Finnish brewer Pekka Kaariainen about Lammin Sahti Oy! Finnish Sahti is a truly ancient beer style, dating back thousands of years and not using hops. This means a quick fermenting process and genuine "drink by" beer. Dating back to the 1500s, … [Continue reading "Bonus Episode of Beer Sessions Radio™: The Making of Sahti at OEC (B. United)"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2015/02/16/bonus-episode-of-beer-sessions-radio-beer-agriculture-and-the-return-of-nyc-beer-week/)
This week on Beer Sessions Radio, we're gearing up for New York City Beer Week 2015 in February! Tune in and hear from Jimmy Ludwig of The Happy Hour Guys, Dietrich Gehring of Helderberg Hops Farm/Indian Ladder Farms, Dave Katleski of Empire Brewing, Anne Becerra of Anne Likes Beer, Linsey Ronchi of George Keeleys and Olivia … [Continue reading "What You Missed On Beer Sessions Radio™: Beer Agriculture and the Return of NYC Beer Week"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2015/02/06/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-beer-agriculture-and-the-return-of-nyc-beer-week/)
The Happy Hour GuysGeorge KeeleysHelderberg Hops FarmIndian Ladder Farms
We're living it up like Kings (County residents), as host Jimmy Carbone welcomes not one, not two, but three (as in Threes!) new Brooklyn-based breweries to this week's episode of Beer Sessions Radio™. In the studio are Marshall Thompson and Eric Feldman (co-founders/contract brewers of Braven Brewing in Bushwick who just launched their beer on … [Continue reading "What You Missed On Beer Sessions Radio™: The New Breweries of Brooklyn"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2015/01/19/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-the-new-breweries-of-brooklyn/)
It's another bonus session Beer Sessions Radio™, host Jimmy Carbone is taking the show on the road and hanging out with beer legends Tod Mott (legendary New England-based brewer who created the Harpoon IPA amongst other iconic brews) and Horst Dornbusch (an associate editor of the The Oxford Companion to Beer). Tod is talking about … [Continue reading "What You Missed On Beer Sessions Radio™: The New England Episode"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2015/01/10/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-the-new-england-episode/)
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/)
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 going out of 2014 on a high note, as we welcome the King of Homebrew himself, Charlie Papazian, to this week's episode of Beer Sessions Radio™. Hear from the man who literally wrote the book on homebrewing, The Complete Joy of Homebrewing. For over 30 years, Charlie has been inspiring beer lovers to make … [Continue reading "What You Missed On Beer Sessions Radio™: The Homebrew Show with Charlie Papazian"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2014/12/24/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-the-homebrew-show-with-charlie-papazian/)
This week on Beer Sessions Radio™, host Jimmy Carbone is talking with leaders in the local artisanal spirits scene. Among the guests are Nicole Austin of Kings Co. Distillery, Bianca Miraglia of Uncouth Vermouth, Steven Baird of The Owl Farm, Spirits Writer Brad Japhe, Daric Schlesselman of Van Brunt Stillhouse, and frequent co-host Dave Brodrick … [Continue reading "What You Missed On Beer Sessions Radio™: The Spirits Show"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2014/12/17/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-the-spirits-show/)
This week on Beer Sessions Radio™, host Jimmy Carbone welcomes back Jessica García-Agulló of Iberian Beer United to talk about how they went from a two-person team (Jessica and her husband Johnny Brilliant were doing everything from selecting the beers to importing them to distributing) to teaming with Remarkable Liquids (represented on the show by … [Continue reading "What You Missed on Beer Sessions Radio™: Spanish Beer, Distribution and Where To Drink Them"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2014/12/13/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-spanish-beer-distribution-and-where-to-drink-them/)
Is the vessel from which you drink your brew of any great importance? Well, on this week's special bonus episode of Beer Sessions Radio™, host Jimmy Carbone tastes beer in specialty glasses courtesy of the Spiegelau Showroom in NYC. Spiegelau has teamed with Michigan's Bell's Brewing to create the perfect wheat/wit beer glass! Hear from … [Continue reading "What You Missed on Beer Sessions Radio™: The Spiegelau Glass Show"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2014/12/08/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-the-spiegelau-glass-show/)
Take a trip to Rhode Island this week on Beer Sessions Radio™! Host Jimmy Carbone is joined by Rhode Island native Chris O'Leary, Zach Mack of ABC Beer Co., and Niko Krommydas, frequent guest and beer writer. The panel discusses how much the Rhode Island beer scene has grown in the past couple of years … [Continue reading "What You Missed on Beer Sessions Radio™: The Rhode Island Beer Show"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2014/12/03/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-the-rhode-island-beer-show/)
We're drinking NY for Thanksgiving, and we're taking the show on the road as this week's Beer Sessions Radio™ heads to Westchester County to record at Jon Bloostein's latest venture, Portchester Hall. Joining the Heartland Brewery owner and host Jimmy Carbone are Joe Ciccidomini of Craftsman Ale House, Tim Reinke of Birdsall House, and Chris … [Continue reading "What You Missed on Beer Sessions Radio™: The Westchester Beer Show"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2014/11/26/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-the-westchester-beer-show/)
Portchester HallThe Craftsman Ale HouseHeartland BreweryJon Bloostein
This week on Beer Sessions Radio™, we're playing degrees of separation, bringing the disparate worlds of Massachusetts and Alaska together by way of Staten Island and Roberta's in Brooklyn (where we record). And for good measure, we're bringing along a wine lover to our beer broadcast! Host Jimmy Carbone is welcoming Mark Zappasodi – former … [Continue reading "What You Missed on Beer Sessions Radio™: From Homebrewer to Hop Farmer, From MA to AK"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2014/11/20/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-from-homebrewer-to-hop-farmer-from-ma-to-ak/)
Roberta'sThe Well BrooklynThe Malt Shed49th State Brewing Company
I know the look of an apple that is roasting and sizzling on the hearth on a winter's evening, and I know the comfort that comes of eating it hot, along with some sugar and a drench of cream. I know the delicate art and mystery of so cracking hickory nuts and walnuts on a … [Continue reading "A Bonus Session of Beer Sessions Radio™: Cider Sessions! The Past, Present and Future of Cider"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2014/11/17/a-bonus-session-of-beer-sessions-radio-cider-sessions-the-past-present-and-future-of-cider/)
This week on Beer Sessions Radio™, host Jimmy Carbone welcomes a diverse group of brewers from near (Dave Lopez—owner—and Chris Sheehan—brewmaster—of Gun Hill Brewing Co. in the Bronx) and far (Richard Burhouse of Magic Rock and Colin Strong of Buxton Brewery both from the U.K.). Adding color (pun intended, and read on) is Evil Twin … [Continue reading "What You Missed On Beer Sessions Radio™: Gun Hill Brewing, Jeppe Jarnit-Bjergsø and The Rainbow Project"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2014/11/14/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-gun-hill-brewing-jeppe-jarnit-bjergso-and-the-rainbow-project/)
It's another "founding father" moment this week on Beer Sessions Radio™, as host Jimmy Carbone welcomes Lagunitas Brewing Company founder and CEO, Tony Magee, who is on the show promoting his new book, So You Want to Start a Brewery: The Lagunitas Story. His "unintentionally" inspiring story covers the rise of craft beer in California in … [Continue reading "What You Missed on Beer Sessions Radio™: How To Start A Brewery With Tony Magee of Lagunitas"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2014/11/07/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-how-to-start-a-brewery-with-tony-magee-of-lagunitas/)
And that's a wrap! As the fourth annual Cider Week NYC draws to a close, we're still looking for great "fancy" ciders, as Beer Sessions Radio™ host Jimmy Carbone prefers to call the ciders that were featured during the annual 10-day festival (and if you're still seeking ciders, check out the GBS bars in this … [Continue reading "What You Missed on Beer Sessions Radio™: Cider Week with Steve Wood, Chris Lehault, Cider Greats"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2014/11/02/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-cider-week-with-steve-wood-chris-lehault-cider-greats/)
Roberta'sFarnum Hill CidersSlyboro Cider HouseJimmy Carbone
This week on Beer Sessions Radio™, host Jimmy Carbone is discussing Queens-based brewing, the Great American Beer Festival, and beer trademarks! Frequent guest, Tony Forder from Ale Street News has just returned from this year's GABF and gives us the annual festival wrap-up. Basil Lee and Kevin Stafford from Queens' Finback Brewery talk about their … [Continue reading "What You Missed on Beer Sessions Radio™: Beer Trademarks, GABF"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2014/10/10/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-beer-trademarks-gabf/)
On Saturday October 11th, 2014 Beer Sessions Radio™, the Good Beer Seal and Food Karma Projects in conjunction with Fulton Stall Markets are pleased to present Oktoberfeast, the first in a new series of "pop-up" events at South Street Seaport in lower Manhattan. Oktoberfeast will feature great food and Franconian gravity casks of beer straight from Bamberg (the heartland … [Continue reading "Oktoberfeast Offers Up Unlimited Brews, Sausage Cookoff Competition"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2014/10/06/oktoberfeast-offers-up-unlimited-brews-sausage-cookoff-competition/)
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 … [Continue reading "What You Missed on Beer Sessions Radio™: Oktoberfest and Jef Vandersteen"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2014/09/26/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-oktoberfest-and-jef-vandersteen/)
Paulaner NYCB. UnitedBrouwerij De Glazen TorenJimmy Carbone
It's another amazing line-up on Beer Sessions Radio™ when host Jimmy Carbone welcomes rising beer star Patrick Rue of southern California's The Bruery. Known for it's wild and crazy sour beers, The Bruery is one of many large-bottle format beers that have come to market in recent years. Listen in and hear about Patrick's rise … [Continue reading "What You Missed on Beer Sessions Radio™: Patrick Rue of The Bruery"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2014/09/20/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-patrick-rue-of-the-bruery/)
What will be the next Heady Topper? Well, this week on Beer Sessions Radio™ on the Heritage Radio Network, host Jimmy Carbone invites back old friend (and Blind Tiger owner) Dave Brodrick, whose Worthy Burger and Worthy Kitchen just celebrated their two- and one-year anniversaries (respectively) up in Vermont. Dave is laying out the Vermont … [Continue reading "What You Missed On Beer Sessions Radio™: The Future of Vermont Beer"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2014/09/11/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-the-future-of-vermont-beer/)
Blind Tiger Ale HouseWorthy BurgerHill FarmsteadLost Nation Brewing
This week on Beer Sessions Radio™, host Jimmy Carbone invites a lively group of young brewers (and frequent guest Sam Barbieri – not a young brewer – we love ya, Sam!) to discuss what makes a great beer and how it gets to the market. Two breweries are represented by Mike Mare and Matthew Mellina … [Continue reading "What You Missed On Beer Sessions Radio™: Young Turks Talk Beer"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2014/08/29/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-young-turks-talk-beer/)
St. Gambrinus Beer ShoppeSecret EngineRocky Point BrewingJimmy Carbone
This week on Beer Sessions Radio™ on The Heritage Radio Network, we're taking a bit of a vacation! No, we didn't take the week off, but in this pre-taped episode, host Jimmy Carbone heads out to Long Island (at least spiritually) and welcomes three breweries and a co-host in the form of one Niko Krommydas. … [Continue reading "What You Missed On Beer Sessions Radio™: The Breweries of North Fork, Long Island"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2014/08/20/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-the-breweries-of-north-fork-long-island/)
Jimmy's No. 43Roberta'sGreenport Harbor Brewing CompanyLong Island Beer Company
This week on Beer Sessions Radio™ on The Heritage Radio Network, host Jimmy Carbone welcomed Peekskill Brewery brewmaster—and recent champion of Brooklyn Magazine's blind IPA tasting—Jeff O'Neil to talk about what makes a good IPA a great IPA. Jeff and Jimmy are joined by Brooklyn Magazine Editor in Chief Mike Conklin, who talks about why … [Continue reading "What You Missed On Beer Sessions Radio™: Blind Tasting Tips & The Best of NY IPAs"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2014/08/14/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-blind-tasting-tips-the-best-of-ny-ipas/)
This week Beer Sessions Radio™ on The Heritage Radio Network welcomes Shelton Brothers Imports into the studio. Brother Joel and French beer specialist (and regular BSR guest) B.R. Rolya are pouring some of their favorite European imports, while fellow Good Beer Seal bar owner Joe Carroll (Spuyten Duyvil) reminisces about being one of the very first … [Continue reading "What You Missed On Beer Sessions Radio™: Seriously Shelton"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2014/08/11/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-seriously-shelton/)
Sure, the growth of the craft beer scene in NYC has been phenomenal in the six years that we've had the Good Beer Seal, but possibly nowhere is this growth more noticeable than in our "royal" counties of Kings and Queens. This week on Beer Sessions Radio™ on Heritage Radio Network, host Jimmy Carbone is … [Continue reading "What You Missed On Beer Sessions Radio™: Brooklyn V. Queens and The Mayor's Proclamation"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2014/07/24/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-brooklyn-v-queens-and-the-mayors-proclamation/)
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
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
Beer Sessions Radio™ host Jimmy Cabone recently traveled to Oxford, CT, for a personal tour of B. United's latest venture: a brewery called OEC (Ordinem Ecentrici Coctores). Joined by Jon Lundbom, B.United mastermind Matthias Neidhart, and OEC's brewmaster Ben Neidhart, the Beer Sessions team samples some of the brewery's best offerings, plus discusses the nearly-inevitable … [Continue reading "What You Missed On Beer Sessions Radio™: The Evolution Of B. United"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2014/07/03/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-the-evolution-of-b-united/)
This week on Beer Sessions Radio™, host Jimmy Carbone is talking hoppy Belgian beers with certified Cicerone® Brendan Woodcock, who lends his tasting expertise as practice for his upcoming Master Cicerone® test (and we wish him the best of luck!) Pour for Brendan's discerning palate are Dan Leeman and Shahan Stepanian from Global Imports, along with … [Continue reading "What You Missed On Beer Sessions Radio™: Hoppy Belgians And Rustic Brewing"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2014/06/19/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-hoppy-belgians-and-rustic-brewing/)
Fool's GoldAlewifeBitter Old Fecker Rustic AlesJimmy Carbone
On a very special episode of Beer Sessions Radio™ on the Heritage Radio Network, host Jimmy Carbone welcomes back to the show Good Beer Seal co-founder and Blind Tiger owner Dave Brodrick. Jimmy is announcing a July Good Beer Month preview: The Good Beer Seal is expanding to Vermont and Toronto! Dave talks about taking … [Continue reading "What You Missed Beer Sessions Radio™: The Good Beer Seal Goes (Inter)National"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2014/06/12/what-you-missed-beer-sessions-radio-the-good-beer-seal-goes-international/)
Blind Tiger Ale HouseWhetstone Station Restaurant and BreweryJimmy Carbone
Belgian beer and heritage meat: Is there a better pairing for a Tuesday afternoon on radio? Tune into an especially fun episode of Beer Sessions Radio (here) as host Jimmy Carbone is joined by Dominique Friart of Brasserie St. Feuillien, a brewery in Le Roeulx, Belgium. They're taking NYC by storm! Plus the authors of … [Continue reading "What You Missed Beer Sessions Radio™: Belgian Beer & The Carnivore's Manifesto"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2014/06/04/what-you-missed-beer-sessions-radio-belgian-beer-the-carnivores-manifesto/)
This week on Beer Sessions Radio™ on the Heritage Radio Network, host Jimmy Carbone welcomes an eclectic (and international) group. Locally, Niko Krommydas talks about the Craft Beer NY ap, "an all-encompassing beer guide for the beer geek in New York City." The international contingent comes by way of Juan and Alfredo Rodriguez and Sven Bosch … [Continue reading "What You Missed Beer Sessions Radio™: Allagash Coolshipping, Naparbier from Spain"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2014/05/30/what-you-missed-beer-sessions-radio-allagash-coolshipping-naparbier-from-spain/)
Several weeks ago, Beer Sessions Radio™ host Jimmy Carbone led a blind tasting of commercially available IPAs, and on this week's episode of Beer Sessions Radio™ on the Heritage Radio Network we hear the results! Joining Jimmy are BJCP judges Dru Nichols and Michael Cafaro, who admit that the top three IPAs at the blind … [Continue reading "What You Missed Beer Sessions Radio™: Blind IPA Tasting, Southern Style & Spirits"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2014/05/21/what-you-missed-beer-sessions-radio-blind-ipa-tasting-southern-style-spirits/)
Jimmy's No. 43Green Flash Brewing CompanyGun Hill BreweryJimmy Carbone
It's a banner day over at Beer Sessions Radio™ on the Heritage Radio Network as we celebrate four years of podcasting and our 200th episode! And what a guest to have with us on an auspicious NYC beer day! We were lucky enough to meet Larry Bell of the eponymous Bell's Brewery from Michigan. Larry … [Continue reading "What You Missed Beer Sessions Radio™: Our 200th Episode with Bell's Brewing"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2014/02/13/what-you-missed-beer-sessions-radio-our-200th-episode-with-bells-brewing/)
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 Beer Sessions Radio™, host Jimmy Carbone welcomes Ben Keene, author of The Great Northeast Brewery Tour, who is discussing his new book and the very cool breweries he visited while writing it. Among those: Weyerbacher, also in the studio (Bob Fateaux and Yixi Villar) pouring "small" beers like Merry Monks (at 9.3% … [Continue reading "WHAT YOU MISSED ON BEER SESSIONS RADIO™: Northeast Breweries"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2014/01/17/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-northeast-breweries/)
Jimmy's No. 43WeyerbacherKelso of BrooklynJimmy Carbone
As we head into the holidays, our last Beer Sessions Radio™ podcast of 2014 is a gathering of some of the country's craft beer legends. Recorded on November 13 just before the tri-annual (sort of, the last one was 2009) Union Beer portfolio tasting. This year's event was open to the public for the first … [Continue reading "WHAT YOU MISSED ON BEER SESSIONS RADIO™: CRAFT BEER LEGENDS"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2013/12/21/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-craft-beer-legends/)
Blind Tiger Ale HouseThe GateElysian Brewing Co.Full Sail
This week on Beer Sessions Radio™, host Jimmy Carbone is joined by one of Britain's stalwarts in craft beer, Sam Smith V, to talk about how British (which includes Scottish and Welsh, as well as English) beers go beyond the "warm and flat" stereotype. Sam reminds us that his brewery entered the US market in … [Continue reading "What You Missed On Beer Sessions Radio™: In Defense of "English" Beer"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2013/12/13/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-in-defense-of-english-beer/)
This week's episode of Beer Sessions Radio™ could be called "Getting by with a Little Help from my Friends, Westchester Edition," as host Jimmy Carbone welcomes three beer aficionados with ties to our northerly neighbor: James Tai, a Certified Cicerone® and BJCP Beer Judge, who is the Beer Program Manager for Pinch American Grill at … [Continue reading "What You Missed On Beer Sessions Radio™: Canning, Craft & Carbonation"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2013/12/06/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-canning-craft-carbonation/)
Pinch American GrillKelso BrooklynHeartland BreweryJimmy Carbone
This week on Beer Sessions Radio™, we're giving thanks for great craft beer and deciding what to pair with a Thanksgiving meal as host Jimmy Carbone welcomes Evil Twin Jeppe Jarnit-Bjergsø of Brooklyn bar Tørst and Sarah Monroe, Beer Director at Eleven Madison Park. When it comes to pairing alcohol with high-end food offerings, it's long … [Continue reading "What You Missed On Beer Sessions Radio™: High End Dining with High End Beers"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2013/12/01/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-high-end-dining-with-high-end-beers/)
TørstEleven Madison ParkEvil TwinCaptain Lawrence Brewing
Welcome to the German episode of Beer Sessions Radio™! We're going international (and if you speak German, you'll love this week's episode) as we welcome Father Valentin from Klosterbrauerei Andechs, along with Lars Dalhaus (our happy translator) from St. Killians Importing and Sylvester Schneider from Zum Schneider in the East Village/Alphabet City. Come hear about … [Continue reading "What You Missed On Beer Sessions Radio™: German Old World, American New World Beers"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2013/11/21/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-german-old-world-american-new-world-beers/)
Zum SchneiderKlosterbrauerei AndechsRushing DuckJimmy Carbone
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's episode of Beer Sessions Radio™ is bound to make you salivate! We're talking about our favorite beer and food pairings as host Jimmy Carbone welcomes Jimmy Ludwig from The Happy Hour Guys, beer writer John Holl, Anne (loves beer!) from The Gingerman, and Tony Forder of Ales Street News. So what are a … [Continue reading "What You Missed On Beer Sessions Radio™: Beer and Food So Good Together"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2013/11/06/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-beer-and-food-so-good-together/)
The Happy Hour GuysThe GingermanNew Holland Brewing & DistilleryJimmy Carbone
What could prompt Beer Sessions Radio™ host Jimmy Carbone to utter the words "Anheuser Busch" during the show? Well, if you're sitting in with Dan Kopman and Stephen Hale of Schlafly Beer, you start to appreciate the long shadow cast by the industry giant that was sold to InBev in 2008, resulting in a seismic … [Continue reading "What You Missed On Beer Sessions Radio™: Beer Conditioning And Schlafly's Road To NYC"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2013/10/30/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-beer-conditioning-and-schlaflys-road-to-nyc/)
Cider Week NY returns for the third year as does our annual cider broadcast! Host Jimmy Carbone welcomes beer (Sean McCain of Bronx Brewery), cider (David Spies of Angry Orchard and John Belliveau-Flores of Rowan Imports), and beer/cider (Sam Smith IV of Samuel Smith Brewery) professionals to this week's episode of Beer Sessions Radio™ (listen … [Continue reading "What You Missed On Beer Sessions Radio™: The Culture of Cider"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2013/10/23/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-the-culture-of-cider/)
The Queens KickshawBronx BreweryAngry OrchardJimmy Carbone
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
What does a bio-chemist who doesn't want to work for a pharmaceutical company do these days? Why, buy a defunct brewery and make it his own, of course! That's the background of Tommy Keegan of Keegan Ales, one of the many dynamic guests Beer Sessions Radio™ host Jimmy Carbone welcomes to this week's show (listen … [Continue reading "What You Missed On Beer Sessions Radio™: Small Breweries, Big Dreams"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2013/09/25/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-small-breweries-big-dreams/)
Blind Tiger Ale HouseWorthy KitchenKeegan AlesYonkers Brewing
Call this our east meets west episode. Or, perhaps, David walks into a bar with Goliath (but since beer's involved, no one had to pull out a slingshot). We've got breweries big and small, and old and new on this week's episode of Beer Sessions Radio™ as host Jimmy Carbone welcomes Robbie Crafton, Kyle Hurst, and … [Continue reading "What You Missed On Beer Sessions Radio™: Big, Small, Old, New"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2013/09/12/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-big-small-old-new/)
The Queens KickshawBig Alice BrewingPilsner UrquellJimmy Carbone
"Daddy only drinks Peekskill Eastern Standard IPA!" Thus jokes author Josh Bernstein, making fun of host Jimmy Carbone's beer choices while talking about craft beer across the country. On this week's Beer Sessions Radio™, Jimmy and Josh are joined by one of the show's interns (himself a beer writer) Justin Kennedy to discuss the breweries … [Continue reading "What You Missed On Beer Sessions Radio™: The Complete Beer Course and Enlightenment Wines"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2013/09/05/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-the-complete-beer-course-and-enlightenment-wines/)
It's getting pretty FOAM-y up at Cooperstown as host Jimmy Carbone continues his round of interviews with the various beer personalities who gathered up at Ommegang earlier this month for the annual Belgium Comes to Cooperstown (if you missed the first half of this episode, you can listen here). First up are Mark, Joey, Scott … [Continue reading "What You Missed On Beer Sessions Radio™: Beer Sessions Goes To Cooperstown, Part 2"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2013/08/30/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-beer-sessions-goes-to-cooperstown-part-2/)
Tune in to this week's Beer Sessions Radio to hear the first set of Jimmy Carbone's recordings from the annual Belgium Comes to Cooperstown, which ran from August 2-4 up at Ommegang Brewery! Hear from Ommegang's Simon Thorpe and Phil Leinhart as they discuss their popular Game of Thrones beers. Hear from lots of regional … [Continue reading "What You Missed On Beer Sessions Radio™: Beer Sessions Goes To Cooperstown"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2013/08/23/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-beer-sessions-goes-to-cooperstown/)
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/)
This week on Beer Sessions Radio™, we welcome a new GBS bar, The Owl Farm, to the show, along with a new brewer, Sloop, from Poughkeepsie. We have Ben Wiley and Steven Baird from the former, while Adam Watson and Justin Taylor of the latter make their Brooklyn debut with two beers: Red Sea Red … [Continue reading "What You Missed On Beer Sessions Radio™: Sloop, Owl Farm, and Berliner Weisse"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2013/08/08/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-sloop-owl-farm-and-berliner-weisse/)
And that's a wrap! July Good Beer Month ends today, with the upcoming announcement of the Good Beer Seal Awards (it's gonna be a heck of a party, with 10 – count 'em 10!!! – new GBS bars coming into the fold). In the meantime, Beer Sessions Radio™ host Jimmy Carbone is closing out July … [Continue reading "What You Missed On Beer Sessions Radio™: Wrapping July Good Beer Month"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2013/07/31/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-wrapping-july-good-beer-month/)
How many NYC bartenders does it take to make a killer beer cocktail? Well, on this week's Beer Sessions Radio™ (Episode #176 – listen here), host Jimmy Carbone welcomes an eclectic—albeit super cool—group into the studio (and onto the Pilsner Urquel van!) for a discussion ranging from the history of beer on Staten Island to … [Continue reading "What You Missed On Beer Sessions Radio™: Wide World of Beer"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2013/07/25/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-wide-world-of-beer/)
Do you know who Jack McAuliffe is? How about the youngest (and female) brewer in Belgium? Have you heard the history of New Amsterdam? Well, this week on Beer Sessions Radio™, host Jimmy Carbone welcomes Tom Acitelli (author of The Audacity of Hops) in leading a craft beer history chat, while celebrating July Good Beer Month … [Continue reading "What you missed on Beer Sessions Radio™ – Old Brew New Brew"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2013/07/18/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-old-brew-new-brew/)
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
This week on Beer Sessions Radio™, host Jimmy Cabone takes a "three-hour tour" (okay, only 50 minutes) with a line-up that leads him to boast of having his "best beer night ever." We cross Europe with four amazing brewers from Germany (Alexander Reiss of Kloster Andechs and Sebastian Sauer of Freigeist), Belgium (Lionel Van De … [Continue reading "What you missed on Beer Sessions Radio™ – European Beer Tour"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2013/06/27/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-european-beer-tour/)
This week on Beer Sessions Radio™, we're looking to summer festivals, starting with this weekend's The Festival in Portland, ME, the annual beer lover's pilgrimage featuring beers and brewers from Shelton Brothers and 12 Percent Imports. Host Jimmy Carbone welcomes B.R. Rolya to give her Festival preview. Tim Lynch – friend and recent Portland transplant … [Continue reading "What you missed on Beer Sessions Radio™ – Summer Beer Festivals"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2013/06/19/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-summer-beer-festivals/)
What does molecular archeology have to do with craft beer? Quite a lot, as it turns out, especially if it turns out you're in Italy, where more than 300 craft breweries have popped up in the past two decades. Guests Katie Parla (Parla Food) and Jon Lundbom join of B. United host Jimmy Carbone to … [Continue reading "What you missed on Beer Sessions Radio™ – Beer Hunter, Sierra Nevada & Italian Craft Beer."](https://goodbeerseal.com/2013/06/13/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-beer-hunter-sierra-nevada-italian-craft-beer/)
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
This week on Beer Sessions Radio™ (listen here), host Jimmy Carbone learns to "Savor the Flavor" in a lively discussion with in-studio guests Jen Schwertman and Josh Bernstein, along with call-ins from Chris Wilson of Weyerbacher Brewing and Adam Dulye, Savor's Beer and Food Pairing Chef Consultant, as they discuss Philly Beer Week (May 31st – … [Continue reading "What you missed on Beer Sessions Radio™ – Philly Beer Week and Savor"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2013/05/29/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-philly-beer-week-and-savor/)
This week on Beer Sessions Radio™ (listen to episode #164 here), host Jimmy Carbone is celebrating NYC Mead Week with the return of Michael Fairbrother (this time with his real life "honey" Berniece Van Der Berg) of Moonlight Meadery to talk about their adventures in making "the ancestor of fermented beverages." Hear about Michael's journey from … [Continue reading "What you missed on Beer Sessions Radio™ – NYC Mead Week"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2013/05/22/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-nyc-mead-week/)
This past Sunday, the Good Beer Seal traveled to B. United International in Oxford, CT, for their Nepenthia open house, which offered the opportunity for 400+ industry insiders to meet a dozen of the world's most interesting artisanal brewers, three of whom join Beer Sessions Radio™ host Jimmy Carbone for this week's episode (listen here). … [Continue reading "What you missed on Beer Sessions Radio™ – Nepenthia Recap with International Beers"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2013/05/08/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-nepenthia-recap-with-international-beers/)
They're a match made in heaven: Cheese and beer! And with so many cheeses and beers to choose from, this week's episode of Beer Sessions Radio™ tries to come up with the best mating of all time (garnering the most votes? truffle cheese with a Saison Dupont). Host Jimmy Carbone is joined by Kevin Heald … [Continue reading "What you missed on Beer Sessions Radio™ – Cheese And Cask Ales"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2013/05/02/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-cheese-and-cask-ales/)
Just in time for this weekend's NYC Hot Sauce Expo in Williamsburg, Beer Sessions Radio™ episode #159 (listen here) welcomes pretzels and hot sauce, along with special guests Eric Webber from Texas' Shiner Beer, the nation's fourth largest craft brewer, which has recently entered the NYC marketplace; and Lina Kulchinsky from Sigmund's Pretzels, who has … [Continue reading "What you missed on Beer Sessions Radio™ – Shiner Beer, By the Bay and Hot Sauce"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2013/04/19/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-shiner-beer-by-the-bay-and-hot-sauce/)
The Belgian Beer CaféShiner BeerSpoetzl BreweryJimmy Carbone
This week on Beer Sessions Radio™, we travel to Herefordshire, courtesy of Tom Oliver of Oliver's Perry & Cider House, and B.R. Royla and Joel Shelton of Shelton Brothers Imports. The topic of the day: English cider and perry! Host Jimmy Carbone talks about the differences between English and American cider traditions, plus Tom's family … [Continue reading "What you missed on Beer Sessions Radio™ – Cider & Perry with U.K.'s Tom Oliver"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2013/04/11/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio/)
Oliver's Perry & Cider HouseShelton Brothers ImportsJimmy Carbone
You do it by visiting Beer Sessions Radio™! Or so says this past week's guest Ale Sharpton, who writes about his beery good adventures visiting NYC last week. You can listen to this week's show where Ale is one of the in-studio guests (along with Dave Brodrick and host Jimmy Carbone) here.
New York State was once a leader in hop production. There is a movement afoot to bring more local hops to local brewers and farmers across the state are interested in reclaiming this crop for our region. Out on Long Island, John Condzella of Condzella Hops is leading the charge with a Kickstarter Campaign … [Continue reading "Support Long Island Hops"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2013/02/26/support-long-island-hops/)
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/)
On this week's 150th episode of Beer Sessions Radio™ (listen here) host Jimmy Carbone welcomes two-fifths of the Kings County Brewers Collective, along with John Kleinchester of Beertography. KCBC members Kyler Serfass and Jason Sahler discuss the evolution from homebrewing to micro/nano brewing, along with giving a breakdown of the annual NYC Homebrewer's Guild's competition, … [Continue reading "What You Missed On Beer Sessions Radio™ – Our 150th Episode (2/12/13)"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2013/02/13/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-our-150th-episode-21213/)
Kings County Brewers CollectiveFlying FishJimmy Carbone
As regular readers are fully aware, the Good Beer Seal now extends to all five boroughs, and on this very special episode of Beer Sessions Radio™ (Episode 148, listen here), host Jimmy Carbone represents Manhattan (Jimmy's No. 43) as he welcomes bar owners and brewers from the other four boroughs of NYC for a colorful … [Continue reading "What You Missed On Beer Sessions Radio™ – The Five Boroughs of Beer (1/29/13)"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2013/02/08/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-the-five-boroughs-of-beer-12913/)
It's another international edition of Beer Sessions Radio™ this week when Iberian United's Johnny "Brilliant" Collins and Jessica Agullo along with the "Rowan Brothers" (John and Anthony Belliveau-Flores) join host Jimmy Carbone to talk about the craft beer and cider scene in Spain. While the latter dates back to pre-Roman times and is strictly regulated … [Continue reading "What You Missed On Beer Sessions Radio™ – Spain & Maine (1/22/13)"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2013/01/24/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-spain-maine-12213/)
One of the things we love about craft beer (and a key part to winning the Good Beer Seal) is the community aspect. Whether trying to create a brewery where none exists or rebuild the brewery that no longer exists owing to natural disaster, craft brewers are a tight-knit group! The beer community came together … [Continue reading "What You Missed On Beer Sessions Radio™ – From Lebanon to Long Island (1/15/13)"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2013/01/17/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-from-lebanon-to-long-island-11513/)
Blue Point BrewingPort Jeff Brewing CompanyJimmy Carbone
We're very excited that Heritage Radio Network has put together a "best of" commercial for Beer Sessions Radio™! You can download and listen to it here.
Pork and beans? How about pork and beer? If you think "bacon makes it better," you'll love the latest episode (#145, listen here) of Beer Sessions Radio™, the first of the new year. We have some truly cool guests, including Jeppe Jarnit-Bjergsø, the gypsy brewer of Evil Twin who now happily resides in Brooklyn, along … [Continue reading "What You Missed On Beer Sessions Radio™ – Evil Twin and Gruits (1/8/13)"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2013/01/10/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-a-symphony-of-beer-1813/)
It was the best of times (our 100th episode), it was the worst of times (Sandy, Sandy, and Sandy). Throughout 2012, Beer Sessions Radio™ welcomed an eclectic and brilliant mix of beer industry personalities, authors, experts, brewers and beer drinkers. Through 50 episodes (we lost one to Christmas and one to Sandy when Heritage Radio … [Continue reading "A Great Year For Beer: Our Favorite Beer Sessions Radio™ Episodes in 2012"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2013/01/01/a-great-year-for-beer-our-favorite-beer-sessions-radio-episodes/)
This week on Beer Sessions Radio™, host Jimmy Carbone welcomed Laguitas Brewing Company to the show, which meant co-owner and "warlord" Tony Magee was available for a very candid—and musical—discussion. Tony not only pretty much invented the American IPA (Lagunitas launched their IPA in 1995 as a seasonal, 100th brew, at a time when only … [Continue reading "What You Missed On Beer Sessions Radio™ – A Symphony of Beer (12/18/12)"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2012/12/21/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-a-symphony-of-beer-121812/)
What's going on in the beer world, both home and abroad? On Episode #143 (listen here) of Beer Sessions Radio™, host Jimmy Carbone welcomes an international group of guests, including Leonardo DiVicecenzo and Luciana Squadrill from Italian craft brewery Birra Del Borgo, Patrick Rue and Tyler King from The Bruery (calling in from California), Tony … [Continue reading "What You Missed On Beer Sessions Radio™ – Beer Scenes (12/11/12)"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2012/12/12/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-beer-scenes-121112/)
Last week, Jimmy's No. 43 in the East Village co-hosted (along with Beer Sessions Radio™) the third annual Battle of the Belgians. They had close to 40 different Belgian and Belgian-style beers in three categories: American, Belgian and Swiss. The overwhelming winner (both judge's and People's Choice) in the American category was Ommegang's Gnomegang. Honorable … [Continue reading "Battle of the Belgians Crowns Winners at Good Beer Seal Bar Jimmy's No. 43"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2012/12/08/battle-of-the-belgians-crowns-winners-at-good-beer-seal-bar-jimmys-no-43/)
Jimmy's No. 43Blind Tiger Ale HouseBFMBrewery Ommegang
What's the difference between contract brewing and gypsy brewing? What is "Tenant Brewing"? Join a colorful cast for Beer Sessions Radio™ Episode 142, where host Jimmy Carbone is joined by contract brewer Jeremy Cowan (Shmaltz), with phone-ins by Pretty Things tenant brewer Dann Paquette and just plain ole brewer John Liegey of Greenport Harbor. Jen … [Continue reading "What You Missed On Beer Sessions Radio™ – Contract Brewing (12/4/12)"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2012/12/05/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-contract-brewing-12412/)
Shmaltz BrewingPretty Things Beer and Ale ProjectJimmy Carbone
We've had some amazing guest on Beer Sessions Radio™ over the past three years, and now we've gathered a sort of "best media" list for ease of shopping. You can find a full list of books (and one film) mentioned on the show, and if you buy through The Good Beer Seal Shop, you'll be directly … [Continue reading "What's on Your Holiday Gift List? How About a Book Featured on Beer Sessions Radio™?"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2012/12/03/whats-on-your-holiday-gift-list-how-about-a-book-featured-on-beer-sessions-radio/)
Beer Sessions Radio™ Episode 141 is a specially pre-recorded session that took place at Jimmy's No. 43 a couple months ago just as Tim Webb (Good Beer Guide Belgium) and Stephen Beaumont (Ale Street News) were launching their book tour for The World Atlas of Beer. They join host Jimmy Carbone and Luc "Bobo" Van … [Continue reading "What You Missed On Beer Sessions Radio™ – The World Atlas of Beer, Chimay Edition (11/27/12)"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2012/11/28/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-the-world-atlas-of-beer-chimay-edition-112712/)
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/)
We're inviting all listeners and Good Beer Seal bars to live stream Heritage Radio Network this Tuesday starting at 5 p.m. with Beer Sessions Radio™. Host Jimmy Carbone will welcome Steve Hindy and Chris O'Leary (with additional guests TBA) to discuss the politics of craft beer. From 7-10 p.m. Jimmy will join Mike Edison of … [Continue reading "This Week's Beer Sessions Radio™ – Expanded Election Coverage (11/6/12)"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2012/11/03/this-weeks-beer-sessions-radio-expanded-election-coverage-11612/)
It's not Toxic Sludge… It's Jimmy's "Beer of the Week"! Host Jimmy Carbone welcomes Blue Point Brewing Company's Mark Burford and Curt Potter, who bring both their Black and White IPAs for everyone to try. And back from the Great American Beer Festival is Blind Tiger's Jen Schwertman, who gives a rundown of what she … [Continue reading "What You Missed On Beer Sessions Radio™ – Blue Point & Friends (10/23/12)"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2012/10/26/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-blue-point-friends-102312/)
Blind Tiger Ale HouseBlue Point Brewing Company12 Percent ImportsJimmy Carbone
Cider apples always want you to see them sweat! It's Cider Week NY, and host Jimmy Carbone puts down the beer pint to sample some amazing brews from local cider makers, including phone-in guests Steve Wood's Farnum Hill and Dan Wilson's Slyboro. In the studio, Sara Grady is in the house from Glynwood, and she's … [Continue reading "What You Missed On Beer Sessions Radio™ – Cider Week (10/16/12)"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2012/10/19/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-cider-week-101612/)
Blind Tiger Ale HouseWorthy BurgerFarnum Hill CidersSlyboro
On episode #135 of Beer Sessions Radio™, host Jimmy Carbone welcomed Justin "Squigs" Robertson (Illustrator), Brian Strumke, (Stillwater), Larry Goldstein and Paul Kretzer from Spider Bite Beer Co., Jimmy Ludwig (The Happy Hour Guys), and fellow Good Beer Seal bar owner Rev. David Ciancio (Idle Hands). The beer boys talked about everything from choosing a … [Continue reading "What You Missed On Beer Sessions Radio™ – Spider Bite, Idle Hands, and The Happy Hour Guys (10/9/12)"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2012/10/10/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-spider-bite-idle-hands-and-the-happy-hour-guys-10912/)
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/)
On Saturday, October 13th, Beer Sessions Radio™ is proud to be co-hosting Harvest Beer & Cider Sessions (with Spirits)! This tasting event features regional ciders (with a few of the world's best added in to the mix) and includes apple-distilled artisanal spirits curated by Modern Distillery Age along with beer by local craft breweries. For … [Continue reading "Harvest Beer & Cider Sessions to Launch NY Cider Week"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2012/09/26/harvest-beer-cider-sessions-to-launch-ny-cider-week/)
Jimmy's No. 43Factory on KentBarrier BrewingRockaway Brewing
On Episode #132 (listen here) of Beer Sessions Radio™, host Jimmy Carbone—himself a bar owner (Jimmy's No. 43) hosts a lively conversation on what it takes to run a bar in NYC and beyond. Triple bar owners (and brothers) Ben and Seth Wiley (Mission Dolores, Bar Great Harry, and their newest venture, The Owl Farm) … [Continue reading "What You Missed On Beer Sessions Radio™ – What Does It Take To Run A Bar? (9/18/12)"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2012/09/22/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-what-does-it-take-to-run-a-bar-91812/)
This may turn out to be our annual end-of-summer event, although we cannot promise (nor do we hope for) a tornado every year. A scary weather morning broke just in time for the first (annual?) Barrels & Kegs. The food was amazing (porgy at Rippers, tostadas at Rockaway Taco and arepas at Caracas) and the … [Continue reading "Barrels & Kegs: Tag Your Photos, See What You Missed"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2012/09/10/barrels-kegs-tag-your-photos-see-what-you-missed/)
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/)
This weekend was the annual Belgium Comes To Cooperstown at Ommegang, and the Beer Sessions Radio team was there to record their Heritage Radio Network podcast (normally live, but these special pre-recorded BCTC broadcasts will run on 8/14 and 8/21). Among the many beer, food and music options was the "Hop Chef" competition, which pits … [Continue reading "How Did You Spend Your Weekend? Beer Sessions Radio™ At BCTC."](https://goodbeerseal.com/2012/08/06/how-did-you-spend-your-weekend-beer-sessions-radio-at-bctc/)
Blind Tiger Ale HouseBrewery OmmegangJimmy Carbone
What's the connection between craft beer and micro-distilleries? Quite a lot. From craft brewers who are adding distilling in their business to distillers who got their start in brewing, the ties between brewing and distilling are defining how micro-distillers make inroads into the market. Michael Kinstlick of Coppersea Distillery – a recently licensed distillery in … [Continue reading "What You Missed On Beer Sessions Radio™ – Coppersea, Stills & Mash (7/24/12)"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2012/07/25/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-coppersea-stills-mash-72412/)
Blind Tiger Ale HouseSycamore Bar and FlowershopCoppersea DistilleryHitachino
As a preview of July Good Beer Month's Beer Book, Blog & Video Fest at South Street Seaport on July 25th, several beer media personalities joined Beer Sessions Radio™ for Episode 122: Beer Books & Blogs. In the studio are Christian DeBenedetti (The Great American Ale Trail and The Weekly Pint), Seth Wright (Beer Nation), … [Continue reading "What You Missed On Beer Sessions Radio™ – Beer Media, Homebrew And The Soul Of Craft (7/10/12)"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2012/07/18/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-beer-media-homebrew-and-the-soul-of-craft-71012/)
This week on Beer Sessions Radio™, there was a New Jersey take-over! Surprisingly, NJ is no longer swimming in the wake of the NYC beer scene, having its own Craft Beer movement, lead by several key brewers and New Jersey Craft Beer owner, Mike Kivowitz. Joining host Jimmy Carbone is Michael Kane from Kane Brewing, … [Continue reading "What You Missed On Beer Sessions Radio™ – Carton, Kane Leading NJ Craft Beer Revolution (6/19/12)"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2012/06/21/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-carton-kane-leading-nj-craft-beer-revolution-61912/)
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 on Beer Sessions Radio™ (full episode here) Jimmy Carbone welcomed studio guests Mark Sljukic of Lagunitas, Brandon Moore of American Beer Distributors, and author (and Siebel Institute instructor) Lucy Saunders. Together this eclectic group talked about the various certification programs that are bringing a bit of gravitas to being a beer expert, along … [Continue reading "What You Missed On Beer Sessions Radio™ – The "L" Word: Lagunitas, Lucy Saunders, And Learning Craft Beer (6/5/12)"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2012/06/07/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-the-l-word-lagunitas-lucy-saunders-and-learning-craft-beer-6512/)
It was a colorful group of beer insiders drinking even more colorful beers this week on Beer Sessions Radio™ (full episode here). An Inside Look At Beer brought together beer lovers from California (Harris Damashek of Underground Eats and Sonoma Springs Brewing Co.) to Great Britain (Garren Baker and his soon-to-be-wed friend Steve), along with … [Continue reading "What You Missed On Beer Sessions Radio™ – Beer Insiders (5/29/12)"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2012/05/30/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-beer-insiders-52912/)
Underground EatsSonoma Springs Brewing Co.Michael Jackson
This week Jimmy Carbone was joined in the studio by Blind Tiger's Jen Schwartzman and Matt Bean of Men's Health. Matt started with a discussion of pairing beer with food; last year he won the food-beer smackdown at the SAVOR: An American Craft Beer & Food Experience with his sour beer/bacon-covered-dates pairing. He'll be facing challengers … [Continue reading "What You Missed On Beer Sessions Radio™ – Beer Paired With Food And Fermentation (5/22/12)"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2012/05/23/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-beer-paired-with-food-and-fermentation-52212/)
Blind Tiger Ale HouseDC BrauGreen Flash Brewing CompanyJimmy Carbone
Beer Sessions Radio™ Episode 114 (listen here) sounds like the lead-in to a joke: America Walks Into a Bar is the title of guest Christine Sismondo, who joins Killmeyer's Old Bavarian Inn owner Ken Tirado to discuss Prohibition and the history of "tavern as meeting hall." In addition, Barry Smyth of Fraunces Tavern talks about … [Continue reading "What You Missed On Beer Sessions Radio™ – Taverns And U.S. Beer History (5/15/12)"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2012/05/16/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-taverns-and-u-s-beer-history-51512/)
Killmeyer's Old Bavaria InnFraunces TavernChristine Sismondo
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 sounds a bit like a witch's brew, but mugwort and horehound are but two of the many flowers that can make your beer bitter, along with more traditional hops. Ben Grainger of Bierkraft and Peter Kennedy of SimplyBeer.com discuss growing their own beer ingredients and the "Bible," The Homebrewers Garden (authors Joe and Dennis Fisher … [Continue reading "What You Missed On Beer Sessions Radio™ – Homebrewing And Bitter Beers (5/1/12)"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2012/05/04/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-homebrewing-and-bitter-beers-5112/)
This past Tuesday on Beer Sessions Radio™, Jimmy Carbone welcomed Long Island brewers Mark Burford (Blue Point Brewing Co.), John Liegey and Greg Soroski (Greenport Harbor Brewing Co.), and Paul Dlugokencky from Blind Bat Brewery. Aside from colorful anecdotes, these brewers discuss the long, tortuous (and, occasionally, torturous) path to bringing craft beer to Long … [Continue reading "What You Missed On Beer Sessions Radio™ – Long Island's Craft Beer Renaissance (4/24/12)"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2012/04/26/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-long-islands-craft-beer-renaissance-42412/)
Blue Point Brewing Co.Greenport Harbor Brewing Co.Mark Burford
Episode 110 (listen here) of Beer Sessions Radio™ brought back regular co-host Dave Brodrick (Blind Tiger) to interview Peekskill's Jeff O'Neill, who gave the surprise announcement that the brewery is "going from Westchester County's smallest brewpub to Westchester County's largest brewpub." The Peekskill Brewery (about an hour away from NYC on the Metro North Hudson … [Continue reading "What You Missed On Beer Sessions Radio™ – Peekskill Expands, May's Craft Beer Conference, And Beer With Your Latte (4/17/12)"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2012/04/19/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-peekskill-expands-mays-craft-beer-conference-and-beer-with-your-latte-41712/)
Blind Tiger Ale HouseThe Queens KickshawPeekskill BreweryDave Brodrick
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/)
Beer Sessions Radio™ was thrilled to welcome back frequent co-host Jen Schwertman fresh off her return from Belgium and an extensive tour of the Brasserie Cantillon Brouwerij in Brussels. This being the time of year when we bring out the sours, Saisons, yeasty beers and Lambics, Jen's travels unveil the processes the Belgians use to … [Continue reading "What You Missed On Beer Sessions Radio™ – From The East Coast To Belgium And Back: World Beer Travels (4/3/12)"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2012/04/07/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-from-the-east-coast-to-belgium-and-back-world-beer-travels-4312/)
The Stag's HeadUnion BeerBrasserie Cantillon BrouwerijJen Schwertman
What's more fun than drinking local beer? Traveling to drink beer locally! The Great American Ale Trail author Christian DeBenedetti joined Jimmy Carbone and Blind Tiger's Dave Brodrick this week on Beer Sessions Radio™ to talk about a career of travel-based beer writings, including his favorites from around the country. This segued nicely into a … [Continue reading "What You Missed On Beer Sessions Radio™ – Beer Travels With Christian DeBenedetti, Brooklyn Homebrew, and Beer + Blossoms = Sycamore (3/27/12)"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2012/03/31/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-beer-travels-with-chrisitan-debenedetti-brooklyn-homebrew-and-beer-blossoms-sycamore-32712/)
Blind Tiger Ale HouseSycamore Bar and FlowershopBrooklyn HomebrewChristian DeBenedetti
A nice write up by Chris Kopanek over at Huffington Post about last week's HRN benefit party celebrating Beer Session Radio's 100th episode: "There was no shortage of awesome things to eat at the Heritage Radio Network Fundraiser at Santos Wednesday night. Celebrating the 100th episode of Beer Sessions Radio™, the event pulled out all … [Continue reading "Huff-Po Wrap-Up Of Beer Sessions/Heritage Radio Party"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2012/03/26/huffpo-wrap-up-of-beer-sessionsheritage-radio-party/)
It was another great episode on Beer Sessions Radio™ when we welcomed back author Joshua Bernstein who has been exploring midwest beers and brought some Ohio beers to taste. Other guests included Justin Phillips, who talked about his new "table beer" collaboration with Brian Strumke of Stillwater Brewing, and Jeff Cioletti from Beverage World. Beer-centric … [Continue reading "What You Missed On Beer Sessions Radio™ – Buckeye Beer, The Regulating Of Beer, And Beer Media/Monks (3/20/12)"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2012/03/21/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-buckeye-beer-the-regulating-of-beer-and-beer-mediamonks-32012/)
Leading up to the Heritage Radio Network celebration at Santos Party House (get your tickets here), Beer Sessions Radio™ was profiled in the February issue of Beverage World. The "Beer Hear" article summed up 100 episodes (two-year's worth) of the Tuesday afternoon radio program featuring Jimmy Carbone and various guest co-hosts, namely Dave Brodrick (Blind … [Continue reading "Celebrating 100 Episodes On Heritage Radio Network"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2012/03/14/celebrating-100-episodes-on-heritage-radio-network/)
Blind Tiger Ale HouseLagunitasHill FarmsteadJimmy Carbone
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
It's a reason to celebrate and you're invited! Heritage Radio Network™ will join with HRN founder Patrick Martins to fete the many hosts of radio shows that have hit the century mark at a fundraiser being held Wednesday, March 21, from 7-10 p.m. at Santos Party House (96 Lafayette Street). Join radio personalities you've come … [Continue reading "Heritage Radio Network Honors Beer Sessions Radio™, Other Shows With 100 Episodes"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2012/03/08/heritage-radio-network-honors-beer-sessions-radio-other-shows-with-100-episodes/)
Santos Party HouseSierra NevadaBrewery OmmegangPatrick Martins
We had a great time talking beer and chocolate with Discovering Chocolate's Clay Gordon. Clay, whose blog is the go-to site for everything cacao, has a brilliant summary of the day here. For more on chocolate and beer, check out Beer Sessions Radio™ episode #103.
This coming Saturday, March 3, the Beer Sessions Radio™ team will be hosting two seminars during the NYC American Craft Beer Festival being held at the Lexington Armory (tickets still available here). Beer Sessions Radio™ host Jimmy Carbone and esteemed guests from the popular Heritage Radio Network beer show will lead select guests at the … [Continue reading "Preview Of NYC American Craft Beer Festival On Beer Sessions Radio™ – Chocolate And Beer Lovers, Unite! (2/28/12)"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2012/02/29/preview-of-nyc-american-craft-beer-festival-on-beer-sessions-radio-chocolate-and-beer-lovers-unite-22812/)
It often seems that the main talk about beer concerns the level of hops, the sourcing of barley, or the ABV of a particular brew. It's easy to overlook the one thing all beer has in common: water! Last week on Beer Sessions Radio™ we discussed the environmental impact of beer and looked into the … [Continue reading "What You Missed On Beer Sessions Radio™ – Water Water Everywhere, And Lots Of Beer To Drink (2/21/12)"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2012/02/28/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-water-water-everywhere-and-lots-of-beer-to-drink-22112/)
Valentine's Day brought out some serious beer love to Beer Sessions Radio™ last Tuesday, the day before Time Out New York's annual beer issue was on newsstands. Jimmy Carbone and Jen Schwertman welcomed guests Chris Schonberger (TONY), Josh Schaffner of NY Craft Beer Week, and Adam Levy (whose dog is named "Garrett Oliver") of the … [Continue reading "What You Missed On Beer Sessions Radio™ – Beer Lovers Celebrate Annual Beer Publication, New Brews/Bars (2/14/12)"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2012/02/22/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-beer-lovers-celebrate-annual-beer-publication-new-brewsbars-21412/)
We are happy to announce that Good Beer Sessions Radio™ broadcasts are now available for download on iTunes. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast and never miss a Good Beer moment!
On Saturday, February 11th, the Beer Sessions Radio™ team got together at Sixpoint Brewery in Brooklyn to create a new beer to honor the late Ray Deter. Deter Tribute London Brown Ale was create via collaboration between Jimmy Carbone and the crew from Beer Sessions (Cathy Erway, Bree O'Connor and Brett Thompson) along with Jeff … [Continue reading "Beer Sessions Radio™ Team Makes Tribute Beer To Honor Ray Deter"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2012/02/12/beer-sessions-radio-team-makes-tribute-beer-to-honor-ray-deter/)
Join us for our 100th episode today, when we will be talking with Vaughan Cutillo, Joe Sullivan and Eric Moss of Montauk Brewing Company. Although Long Island has a rich tradition of brewing beer, Montauk Brewing is relatively new to the scene. We're looking forward to talking about their new brewery and plans for 2012. We'll … [Continue reading "This Week On Beer Sessions Radio™ – Our 100th Episode Features Long Island Brewing, Pretzel Making And Pork(2/7/12)"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2012/02/07/this-week-on-beer-sessions-radio-our-100th-episode-features-long-island-brewing-pretzel-making-and-pork2712/)
Santos Party HouseJimmy's No. 43Montauk Brewing CompanyVaughan Cutillo
Check out the new issue of Ale Street News, just hitting newsstands (February/March issue). Alex Hall's column on page 16-B discusses cask ale and mentions the Beer Sessions Radio (Episode 94) with Bruce Williams! Thanks for the shout-out, Alex.
Recently, Bruce Williams of Williams Brother's Brewery stopped by to talk about Scottish beer and why he wants a cask-beer accreditation system in place in the US for bars. While there has been a rise in popularity of English-style cask ale the past five years, many breweries are not up to the task of making … [Continue reading "What You Missed On Beer Sessions Radio™ – Bruce Williams And The Rise Of English-Style Cask Ale (12/20/11)"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2012/01/27/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-bruce-williams-and-the-rise-of-english-style-cask-ale-122011/)
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
This week's Beer Sessions Radio™ features our great friends from Vanberg & Dewulf, Wendy Littlefield and Don Feinberg. As a part of celebrating Belgium's Kings Day, November 15th's broadcast will help ring in the largest Belgian beer celebration that will involve 350 beer establishments across the US. For an all-things-Belgian primer, check out Beer News' … [Continue reading "Vanberg & Dewulf Celebrates 30 Years Of Best Of Belgian Beers"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2011/11/15/vanberg-dewulf-celebrates-30-years-of-best-of-belgian-beers/)
It is the start of a new month… and a new season, apparently: winter. Beer Sessions Radio will warm you up this week with a new book, a new brewery and a new piece of beer art. The Book Joshua M. Bernstein returns to our show with his first book, Brewed Awakening: Behind the Beers … [Continue reading "This Week On Beer Sessions Radio™ – Brew Book, New Brewery, Brew Art (11/1/11)"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2011/10/30/this-week-on-beer-sessions-radio-brew-book-new-brewery-brew-art-11111/)
Last week on Beer Sessions Radio we had the pleasure of having Christian DeBenedetti on with us. Christian just released a new book called "The Great American Ale Trail: The Craft Beer Lovers Guide to the Best Watering Holes in America". While Christian was in the studio he gave us a brief taste of what … [Continue reading ""](https://goodbeerseal.com/2011/09/27/352/)
This week on Beer Sessions Radio we welcome back Garrett Oliver and Horst Dornbusch as they celebrate the release of their new book – The Oxford Companion to Beer. Their new book is sure to be a big hit and will be a welcome addition to the beer world. Also on the show we will … [Continue reading "NYC Craft Beer Week on Beer Sessions Radio"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2011/09/20/nyc-craft-beer-week-on-beer-sessions-radio/)
Look at the picture below: Is it a refuge camp from Hurricane Irene? No, it's a picture of the camp ground at Ommegang Brewery in Cooperstown the weekend that they hosted Belgium Comes to Cooperstown. Listen … [Continue reading "This week on Beer Sessions Radio (TM) – BCTC Part 2"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2011/08/29/this-week-on-beer-sessions-radio-tm-bctc-part-2/)
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
For the first time ever, New York's premiere beer talk radio program Beer Sessions Radio ™ will tape two episodes with a live audience at the East coast's MUST attend beer event; Belgium Comes to Cooperstown at Brewery Ommegang. On Saturday, July 30, audience members will enjoy the lively banter as well as some special … [Continue reading "Beer Sessions Radio (TM) to Tape 2 Shows at BCTC"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2011/07/22/beer-sessions-radio-tm-to-tape-2-shows-at-bctc/)
Jimmy's No. 43Blind Tiger Ale HouseBrewery OmmegangJimmy Carbone
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
As many of you may know, on July 3rd New York City and The Good Beer Seal lost a good friend. Ray Deter of d.b.a passed away as a result of injuries sustained in a bicycle accident on June 27th. I won't pretend to know Ray better than anyone else. I certainly didn't. In the … [Continue reading "In the Absence of A Giant: A Personal Remembrance of Ray Deter"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2011/07/05/in-the-absence-of-a-giant-a-personal-remembrance-of-ray-deter/)
Just last week, brewer, author, intrepid beer personality and Brewer's Association President, Charlie Papazian called in to Beer Sessions Radio (TM) causing a bit of buzz amongst some of our close friends in the beer industry. Ben Granger of Brooklyn's treasured (and recent Good Beer Seal inductee) Bierkraft had this to say in a recent … [Continue reading "Bierkraft's Ben Granger on Charlie Papazian"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2011/06/26/bierkrafts-ben-granger-on-charlie-papazian/)
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/)
On April 5, Mike Cadoux of Peak Organic Brewing Company sat in with the gang on Beer Sessions Radio (TM) to talk about organic beer. Mike sat down to answer a few questions before the show: What are the challenges in making an organic beer that may be different from a beer not labeled organic? … [Continue reading "Mike Cadoux of Peak Organic"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2011/04/14/mike-cadoux-of-peak-organic/)
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/)
This past week, Beer Sessions Radio (TM) was happy to welcome Bill Herlicka from New Hampshire's White Birch Brewing into the studio. The gang talked about "Belgian-Inspired" beers, bottle conditioning and spontaneous fermentation. As with many of our guests, 45 minutes was just the tip of the iceberg! Bill sat down for a brief interview … [Continue reading "White Birch Brewing Interview"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2011/02/25/white-birch-brewing-interview/)
Last night at d.b.a in Brooklyn, Beer Sessions Radio (TM) celebrated its 50th episode by throwing a big party. The 50th Episode itself aired live earlier in the evening and featured a roster of venerated guests; Robert Hodson (Union Beer Distributors) Joe Lipa (Merchant du Vin), Dave Brodrick (Blind Tiger Ale House), Shaun Hill (Hill … [Continue reading "Beer Sessions Radio (TM) 50th Episode Party and New Beer Nation Video Released"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2011/02/09/beer-sessions-radio-tm-50th-episode-party-and-new-beer-nation-video-released/)
dbaBlind Tiger Ale HouseHill Farmstead BrewingUnion Beer Distributors
While doing research for a recent episode of Beer Sessions Radio (TM), an article on Diary of a Hop Head about the concept of terroir as it applies to beer came to our attention. For the uninitiated, terroir is a term usually applied to wine and refers to the specific characteristics of the final product … [Continue reading "Terroir in Beer"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2011/02/04/terroir-in-beer/)
Our friends at Brooklyn Homebrew and Sycamore have organized a great homebrew competition called Brooklyn Wort, on Saturday, February 26, 2011 in Brooklyn. Tickets are now available through the Brooklyn Wort site for two public tastings featuring 30 home brewers looking to bring home the top prize of $1000! Tune in to Beer Sessions Radio … [Continue reading "Tickets for Brooklyn Wort Now Available!"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2011/01/07/tickets-for-brooklyn-wort-now-available/)
For those of you who are adept at reading German in tiny print, you might enjoy this article about Schlenkerla's visit to the US. Brauerei Heller -Trum, which puts out the distinctive smoked beer from Bamberg, sent brewer Matthias Trum and tavern chef Wolfgang Thiel on a working tour that stopped at some Good Beer … [Continue reading "Mission Rauchbier"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2011/01/05/mission-rauchbier/)
The Good Beer Seal is an association of 27 New York City bars that serve, support and promote good, craft beer. What is Beer Sessions Radio (TM)? What is July Good Beer Month? How does a bar become a Good Beer Seal bar? Peruse our site to find out more. If you still have questions, … [Continue reading ""](https://goodbeerseal.com/2010/12/27/242/)
If you are going to get geeky about beer there are several ways to go, depending on your mood. You can consider the historical significance of the beverage and play with tracing the DNA of your current favorite through its style definitions, its ingredients or its brewer's influences. You can make some assumptions about a … [Continue reading "Armchair Tourism"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2010/12/22/armchair-tourism/)
Writer and Beer Afficianado, John Holl, stopped by the Heritage Radio Network studio this week to join the panel on Beer Sessions Radio (TM). He spoke to us about the genesis of his upcoming book Indiana Breweries and traded tales with Warren Monteiro (Beer Sensei of Ale Street News fame) and Jeremy Cowan of Shmaltz … [Continue reading "An Interview with Beer Author and Expert John Holl"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2010/12/09/an-interview-with-beer-author-and-expert-john-holl/)
Will Stephens is one of the brains behind BeerMenus.com, an interactive website designed to help beer lovers find their favorite beers and good beer bars to reach out to their favorite beer lovers. A friend of mine in high school held fast to the idea that we all have one great, marketable concept in our … [Continue reading "A Brief Interview with BeerMenus.com Creator Will Stephens"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2010/11/30/a-brief-interview-with-beermenus-com-creator-will-stephens/)
Last week, Hagan Blount joined the panel on Beer Sessions Radio along with Kelly Taylor and Sonya Giaccobe of Kelso, Will Stephens of BeerMenus.com, and our resident beer maven, Jen Schwertman. Hagan took some great pictures during the taping and at dinner after the show. He then put them up on his site, Wandering Foodie, along … [Continue reading "Wandering Foodie"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2010/11/29/wandering-foodie/)
Roberta'sBlind Tiger Ale HouseKelso of BrooklynDieu du Ciel!
Beer Sessions Radio is excited to support Brooklyn Wort, a home brew competition set for February 26, 2011. If you are a home brewer, you can sign up for this competition between now and November 31. Check for registration details on BrooklynWort.com and learn how you can get a sample of what our local home … [Continue reading "Brooklyn Wort"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2010/11/22/brooklyn-wort/)
American beer drinkers are getting a treat this week as Herr Matthias Trum of Brauerei Heller Trum (aka Schlenkerla) will be in New York City. Schlenkerla Rauchbier has been written about by beer lovers the world over. Michael Jackson famously included Schlenkerla as one of his top ten German beers. Herr Trum is the 6th … [Continue reading "Schlenkerla: A German Beer Tradition"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2010/11/16/schlenkerla-a-german-beer-tradition/)
Episode 37 of Beer Sessions Radio features two very different brewers, Dougal Sharp from Innis & Gunn and Dave and Kurt Hoffman from Climax Brewing Company. From the secrets of barrel aged beers to the challenges of building and maintaining a brewery from scratch, Jimmy and Ray go for the stories at the heart of … [Continue reading "Climax Brewing Company and Innis & Gunn"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2010/11/11/climax-brewing-company-and-innis-gunn/)
Jen Schwertman is a tireless advocate for craft beer and a beer lover's best friend. As one of New York's favorite bartenders, she'll give you her honest opinion of what's what! Jen, Jimmy, Ray and our Roving Reporter, Dave Brodrick discussed the very healthy beer movement in Vermont and what it means to live there, plus … [Continue reading "New American Beer"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2010/11/05/new-american-beer/)
A few weeks ago, veteran brewer and industry guru Dave Geary of DL Geary Brewing Company sat down with our roving reporter, Dave Brodrick, and renegade brewers Dann and Martha Paquette of Pretty Things Beer and Ale Project for a lively episode of Beer Sessions Radio. If you have not yet heard Beer Sessions Radio … [Continue reading "Photographer Nina Fuller Sits In on Beer Sessions Radio"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2010/11/04/photographer-nina-fuller-sits-in-on-beer-sessions-radio/)
DL Geary Brewing CompanyPretty Things Beer and Ale ProjectNina Fuller
Chuck Duffney of dieseldrafts.com is a talented brewer and frequent guest on Beer Sessions Radio. After a taping one night, Chuck pulled out a growler of a brown ale and set it on the table at Roberta's Restaurant. As we kicked back a few glasses, Chuck told us the story of his tasty brew called … [Continue reading "Chuck Duffney Brews Beer"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2010/10/22/chuck-duffney-brews-beer/)
Roberta'sCaptain Lawrence BrewingCaptain Lawrence Brewing CompanyChuck Duffney
Tuesday, September 14, tune in to Beer Sessions Radio's Cask Ale show at 5:00 PM! Cask Ale inspires great passion in the beer community, that's why the Heritage Radio Network studio will have cask experts and cask lovers spilling over the sides tomorrow night. We'll talk about upcoming cask festivals Get Real NY and the … [Continue reading "CASK ALE!"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2010/09/13/cask-ale/)
This week on Beer Sessions Radio, Jimmy and Ray welcomed filmmaker and Good Beer Seal bar owner Paul Kermizian into the studio along with our roving reporter, Dave Brodrick. Paul talked about his experience making the film American Beer and his own Brooklyn bar, Barcade. The guys were also joined by a special call-in guest … [Continue reading "Beer Between the Coasts"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2010/09/10/beer-between-the-coasts/)
BarcadeRoberta'sSixpoint Craft AlesSurly Brewing Company
Recently, Good Beer Seal co-founder and Beer Sessions Radio host Jimmy Carbone sat down with FoodieLink.com for an interview about The Good Beer Seal and its related projects. You can read the interview here. Don't forget to tune into tomorrow's episode of Beer Sessions Radio. Jimmy, Ray and Dave sit down with Brewery Ommegang president Simon Thorpe, … [Continue reading "Jimmy Carbone on FoodlieLink"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2010/08/30/jimmy-carbone-on-foodlielink/)
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/)
The Beer Sessions Radio-tm gang taped two shows at Brewery Ommegang this past weekend during Belgium Comes to Cooperstown, arguably one of the best beer festivals on the east coast. You can hear these two episodes August 24 and August 31 on the Heritage Radio Network. You'll hear some great interviews with nano- brewers Sean … [Continue reading "Hops, Cooperstown and Beer Sessions Radio"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2010/08/02/hops-cooperstown-and-beer-sessions-radio/)
Mayor Bloomberg has declared July to be Good Beer Month for the second year in a row! Ambassadors from Good Beer Seal bars Blind Tiger Ale House, Jimmy's No. 43, Against the Grain and dba showed up at City Hall to pick up and show off the proclamation. We are proud to have the Mayor … [Continue reading "Mayor's Proclamation and Sixpoint Signal"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2010/07/15/139/)
Blind Tiger Ale HouseJimmy's No. 43Sixpoint Craft AlesDave Brodrick
Last week was a busy week for July Good Beer Month. If you missed Edible Pursuit with our friend Rachel Wharton, you can check out pics from the event right here. You can also hear an on-the-scene report from Sunday's Meatopia: BBQ NYC event on Governors Island by listening to The Main Course on the … [Continue reading "July Good Beer Month Report"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2010/07/12/july-good-beer-month-report/)
Beer Table inhabits a cozy space on the southern end of 7th Avenue in Park Slope, Brooklyn. If you wander down the avenue between 14th and 15th Streets, you'll find an intimate space that offers rare brews and tasty morsels for discerning beer lovers. Proprietors Justin and Tricia Philips delight in sharing the beers they've … [Continue reading "Bar Profile: Beer Table in Park Slope, Brooklyn"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2010/07/06/bar-profile-beer-table-in-park-slope-brooklyn/)
Vuvuzelas and craft beer, two great tastes… The Shelton Brothers joined us on Beer Sessions Radio this week and brought a lot of beer. A lot. It was daunting, really. The Shelton Brothers carry one of the finest beer portfolios around, focusing on small breweries with a natural and very personal approach to their craft. … [Continue reading "The Shelton Brothers Visit Beer Sessions Radio"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2010/07/01/the-shelton-brothers-visit-beer-sessions-radio/)
Tomorrow night at 5:00 PM, Jimmy and Ray will sit down with some of the most discerning beer drinkers in the industry. Jon Lundbom of B. United will be back for his second appearance on Beer Sessions Radio. No doubt he will bring some treasures with him, as will Ben Granger of Bierkraft fame. We've … [Continue reading "On the Podcast"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2010/06/14/on-the-podcast/)
Tomorrow night Dave Brodrick, our roving beer reporter, returns to Beer Sessions Radio with all the craft beer news we can handle, and then some. Hopefully, the "and then some" will end up on this very blog if we can coax Dave into contributing in print as well! Tune in to hear guests talk about … [Continue reading "The Roving Beer Reporter Returns"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2010/05/31/the-roving-beer-reporter-returns/)
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/)
Tomorrow night at 5:00 PM on Beer Sessions Radio, the studio's gonna be lousy with bar owners! The daring Rachel Wharton, deputy editor of Edible Brooklyn, Edible Manhattan and host of Brooklyn Eats, will be surrounded by purveyors of good beer. Co-hosts Jimmy Carbone and Ray Deter, owners of Jimmy's No. 43 and DBA respectively, … [Continue reading "Beer Sessions Radio- May 25"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2010/05/24/beer-sessions-radio-may-25/)
On the Beer Sessions Radio Facebook page, there's a discussion about a rather broad question from one of our listeners who wants to have a beer to represent every participating nation in the FIFA World Cup. That's a tall order. I am pretty sure that there are some of our beer experts out there who … [Continue reading "Beers Around the World"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2010/05/21/beers-around-the-world/)
Roberta's Restaurant always treats us well after a Beer Sessions Radio taping. Last night was no different. The beer was flowing, including a divine treat from Brasserie des Franches-Montagnes courtesy of a world class brewer and Beer Sessions guest, Jerome Rebetez. He had, quite literally, just hopped off a plane after skirting the Icelandic volcano … [Continue reading "Beer Legends"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2010/05/12/beer-legends/)
Roberta'sBlind Tiger Ale HouseBrasserie des Franches-MontagnesB. United Imports
May 11, 5:00 PM on The Heritage Radio Network: Our Liquid Luminaries will be host to Jon Lundbom of B. United Imports and Jerome Rebetez of Brassierie des Franche-Montagnes (BFM). Also, tonight marks the first appearance of Dave Brodrick of Blind Tiger Ale House who is now Beer Sessions Roving Reporter!
Check out Beer Sessions Radio on the Heritage Radio Network! Tune in EVERY TUESDAY at 5:00 PM. Also on iTunes! Sponsored by GreatBrewers.com and Supported by The Good Beer Seal and Innis & Gunn. Our Friends at Foodie Link are having a Recipe Contest and the top prize is a dinner with Top Chef Andrea … [Continue reading ""](https://goodbeerseal.com/2010/05/03/29/)
