Tom Acitelli has a lot of experience in writing about alcohol, and when it comes to writing about beer, he’s one of the best. His recent book, “Pilsner,” (Chicago Review Press) is ...
It Starts With Beer
The best conversations start with beer and go somewhere else.
Archive for August 2020
Aug 20th, 2020
Ep 30: Farm Brewing with Barry Labendz of Kent Falls
Interested in farm breweries and farmhouse ale? Enjoy my talk with Barry Labendz, co-founder of Kent Falls Brewing in Kent, Connecticut, which in 2015 opened as the first modern fa...
It’s almost hop harvesting time, so learn about hop growing from those who get their hands dirty in this episode, featuring Dr. James Shepherd, owner of Smokedown Farm in Sharon, C...
Aug 4th, 2020
Ep 28: Phantom Brewing's Jon Patrei
Phantom Brewing in Hartford, Connecticut, opened in April of this tumultuous year. My guest Jon Patrei and his business partner Bo Kolcio previously ran Beer & Wine Makers Ware...
