Episodes
Monday Jun 22, 2020
Beer writer Jay C. Williams
Monday Jun 22, 2020
Monday Jun 22, 2020
Ep 24: Writer Jay C. Williams is Connecticut-based with a background in copywriting. His love of beer has propelled him into freelance opportunities, including writing for Wine Enthusiast, Cuisine Noir, October, and other publications. Listen in as we talk writing for multiple audiences, the expanding "beer scene," and Williams' straight-edge punk past.
Here are some links to Jay's work: October, Cuisine Noir, Wine Enthusiast.
Background music from Saiki Beats and Relax Music Meditation.
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Wednesday Jun 17, 2020
Rhythm Brewing's Alisa Bowens-Mercado
Wednesday Jun 17, 2020
Wednesday Jun 17, 2020
Ep 23: Alisa Bowens-Mercado is used to stepping into unfamiliar territory with confidence and a twist. The owner of Rhythm Brewing -- which is based in New Haven, Conn., but has its lagers brewed at Black Hog Brewing in Oxford, Conn. -- is also the owner of a Latin dance studio. As an African-American woman in a largely white, male beer industry Alisa has decided to focus on quality first, to go along with inclusion.
Enjoy our conversation from June 11, in which Alisa (aka Lady Lager) describes her passion for beer and shares thoughts about race in America and how beer can bring people together.
Music featured: "Fantasy" by 3D Rhythm of Life
Learn more about Rhythm Brewing at www.rhythmbrewingco.com.
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Friday Jun 12, 2020
Back East Brewing's Tony Karlowicz
Friday Jun 12, 2020
Friday Jun 12, 2020
Ep 22: I've been a fan of Back East Brewing in Bloomfield, Connecticut, ever since they opened back in 2012, which in Connecticut craft beer years might as well have been the Middle Ages. I'm what's known as a superfan of Back East Porter, so you can understand how happy I was to have Tony Karlowicz on as a guest. Tony is the co-owner of Back East Brewing and we talked about how his brewery is weathering COVID and looking to the future, plus we play The Lightning Round.
Please feel free to give me a Venmo tip: search for william-siss. I also mention in the episode that you should consider giving to ACLU.org and knowyourrightscamp.com if you believe in funding social justice organizations.
Learn more about Back East at www.backeastbrewing.com.
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