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™ (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/)
Don't worry, bee happy could be the theme to this week's Beer Sessions Radio™ episode (#155, listen here), as one of our favorite co-hosts, Jen Schwertman, joins us in the studio along with Evil Twin's Jeppe Jarnit-Bjergsø. We're talking about Mead—is it a wine? a beer? turns out, it's both (or either, depending on how … [Continue reading "What You Missed On Beer Sessions Radio™ – Honey, It's Mead! (03/19/13)"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2013/03/20/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-honey-its-mead-031913/)
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/)
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
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/)
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
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
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
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
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 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/)
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 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/)
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
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/)
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!
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/)