Episodes
Friday Sep 25, 2020
The Craft Crew
Friday Sep 25, 2020
Friday Sep 25, 2020
In ep 35, we meet the Craft Crew: James, Jamel, and Antron, who are determined to "widen the demographic" and introduce beer to Black and Latinx drinkers in Connecticut while supporting minority-owned businesses and organizations. They brew, they throw mixers, they make review videos, and they are a lot of fun to hang out with.
Episode 35 is sponsored by Nod Hill Brewery of Ridgefield, Connecticut and Brass Works Brewing of Waterbury, Connecticut
Mentioned: Blue Moon, Knee Deep Brewing, Samuel Adams, Tree House, NE Video, Unknown Clothing (New Britain), Fishy Tails, My Wife Didn’t Cook, Hog River Brewing, Hanging Hills Brewing, Jamal Robinson, Beer Kulture, New England Brewing Company, 16 Ounce Canvas podcast, The Hops Company, "This Ain’t the Beer That You’re Used To" by Dom "Doochie" Cook, The Sampler in Brooklyn,, Rhythm Brewing, Lady Lager, Urban League of Greater Hartford, and more.
Music: “The Craft Crew Show” theme song by Born(IE), produced by GovMag.
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Friday Sep 18, 2020
Allan Heida of I Know Nothing About Beer Podcast
Friday Sep 18, 2020
Friday Sep 18, 2020
Ep 34: Allan Heida is a busy guy, what with his I Know Nothing About Beer podcast and Dad Domesticus, a look at the Stay At Home Dad (SAHD) life on YouTube. We talk about beer in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, how best to take a kid to a brewery, and why he’s still hopeful. You can follow him as @AlTheBrewer on Instagram and Twitter.
This episode is sponsored by Nod Hill Brewery of Ridgefield, Connecticut.
Music in episode: Chill Lo-Fi Hip Hop Mix, “Coast to Coast” by Ducks Deluxe, “I Can Tell” by Dr. Feelgood, “Laid Off” by Cyanide Pills, “One Je Ta” by Optimal Problem, “Mr. Bartender” by Lew Lewis & Reformer, “Get Out of Denver” by Eddie & the Hotrods, “War Zone” by the Vibrators, “No No No” by T.U.S.H., and “Sally’s Dream” from the Lewis Luong Relaxation Cafe.
Friday Sep 11, 2020
Beer Talk Now Podcast's Daryl Neal
Friday Sep 11, 2020
Friday Sep 11, 2020
Daryl Neal is the insightful host of Beer Talk Now who knows his Bay Area beer. In episode 33, I talk to D. Neal about the beer scene in and around the 'Sco, why pilsners are great, the myth of racial harmony in Northern California and more. Join us in my virtual creation -- The Bay Area Pub -- then stay for the Afterparty.
Friday Sep 04, 2020
Package store life with Bottle Stop's Girish and Kevin
Friday Sep 04, 2020
Friday Sep 04, 2020
In ep 32 we get to hear about life behind the counter at the liquor store, or as we in New England call them, package stores. Girish Patel and Kevin Thomas of Bottle Stop in Torrington, Conn., are our guides. My on-site interview includes a tasting of Alvarium Beer Company and Firefly Hollow Brewing beer. Don’t forget to hang out at the Afterparty following the on-site interview.
This episode is sponsored by Back East Brewing of Bloomfield, Connecticut.
Intro music: “Heat It Up” by Willy Georgia. Background music: “Good for Nothing” by Otis McDonald, “Wet Martini”.
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