Best The Main Sauce Network Podcasts (2025)

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Strong Roots at Indian Ladder Farms 55:32

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Jimmy speaks with Alex Gill, Cider-maker at Indian Ladder Farms in Altamont, NY (Albany County). Alex shares how he got his start at Indian Ladder, falling in love with cider/cider-making, the history of the farm, and the latest batches he's hyped on. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com…

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Sauce King NYC 2025 54:57

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Jimmy holds court with three judges of Sauce King NYC- Nick Bandouveris and brothers Paul and Anthony Ramirez. The group talk a bit about the Bronx Beer Hall (owned by Paul and Anthony), what they look for when judging, sauces that stood out over the years, making the best Coquito, and announcement of the winners of this year's Sauce King NYC! See …

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Legend of the Scene- Lew Bryson 57:28

20d ago57:28

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Jimmy takes a call with longtime friend and beer/whiskey writer Lew Bryson. Lew takes us back to his early days as a writer and his affection for beer, the publications he's worked for, cyclical trends that have come and gone, Doppelbocks, Boilermakers, and much more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at …

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Belgian Authenticity 1:01:19

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Jimmy takes his talents to Times Square, NYC to have some drinks at BXL Cafe. There, he is joined by BXL owner Yves Michaels, Kyler Pollick from Brewery Ommegang, and frequent guest and brand developer, James Tai. Today's chat is focused on Belgian beer, how to maintain authenticity abroad, the popularity of Duvel, and exceptional mussel preparatio…

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No Alcohol, No Problem! 57:12

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Jimmy returns to Bushwick, this time visiting Curious Elixirs, aka Club Curious. There, he meets with Gidon Coll of Original Sin Cider, J.W. Wiseman of Curious Elixirs, Lars and Alex of Momentum Brewery. The fellas share their reasons behind exploring non-alcoholic beer/cider, incorporating ingredients that have actual health benefits, and creating…

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Occam Cider- Perfection in Simplicity 1:04:39

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Jimmy posts up at the Beer Table in Penn Station once more with Noah Levin, this time, with special guest Ryan James Burk from Occam Cider Co. Ryan is a longtime Cider-maker and notable legend in the scene. He shares a bit about his industry beginnings in Chicago, wild fermentation at Virtue, working internationally with Tom Oliver to make the annu…

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Beer Stories with Josh Bernstein 55:01

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Jimmy gets Josh Bernstein on the line for this week's podcast. Josh is an accomplished beer writer with numerous titles dating back to the early 2000s. The duo discuss Josh's Home Brew tours in the mid-2000s, New York's "Golden Age" of beer, the history of Can Jam at Threes Brewing, and how to get patronage back for breweries. See Privacy Policy at…

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The Zen of Food and Friendship 59:07

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Maine Malts 52:22

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Jimmy calls up to Maine for the final episode of Craft Malt Month. Here we meet Joe Rinaldo, Director of Sales at Blue Ox Malt and Katie Miller, Head Brewer of Good Fire Brewing. We learn a bit about the relationship between Blue Ox Malt and Good Fire Brewing, making grisette with "cool corns", the legal and scientific limits of using corn, and how…

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Beer Table - "Every Sip Is Precious" 59:14

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Jimmy gathers at the Penn Station Concourse in Manhattan with BR Rolya (Beer Consultant), Noah Levin, Phil Laurelli, and Justin Phillips of Beer Table. In this episode, we learn a bit more about the start of Beer Table, all the Belgian beers that they offer, how their beers (and tin fish) are selected, and we even get a few words from some loyal pa…

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NY State of Cider 1:04:20

3M ago1:04:20

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Jimmy invites Scott Ramsey and Adrian Luna to a gainful discussion about Cider season in the Empire State. Scott is the Executive Director, and Adrian is the Membership and Communications Coordinator for the New York Cider Association. The conversation starts with the impact of the pandemic on the small business Cider Industry, then moves to the ev…

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A Penney For Your Thoughts 1:01:20

3M ago1:01:20

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Jimmy hops a train to Gowanus, Brooklyn, to visit Josh Penney of Threes Brewing. The duo discuss Josh's new role as head brewer, the modern IPA, intentional brewing, and winning awards! - Josh Penney, the newly appointed, award-winning Head Brewer at Threes Brewing, the beloved Brooklyn-based brewery and community space. With his extensive backgrou…

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Where does YOUR beer come from? 1:00:14

3M ago1:00:14

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Jimmy's second episode for Craft Malt Month has us meeting Jeff Bloem from Murphy & Rude Malting Company and longtime friend of the show, Emily Hutto, with RadCraft. Right from the get, we learn a little something about the origins of Craft Malt Month, Virginia malt farms, estate beer, and challenging the industry norms. Please visit https://craftm…

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"Acceptable Plumpness": Brewers and Maltsters Geek Out for Craft Malt Month 1:15:19

3M ago1:15:19

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Jimmy dials up Hillary Barile, farmer/maltster at Rabbit Hill Farm Malt, and Sean Towers, Co-Founder of The Seed: A Living Beer Project. With both businesses based in New Jersey, the chat begins by comparing local malts with mainstream malts, then develops into a conversation about barley malt varieties, Atlantic City's resurgence, smoked malts, an…

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Wildwoods BBQ 48:31

4M ago48:31

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Jimmy heads down South to the Jersey Shore to meet with Dave Gill and Jessie Chase at Wildwoods BBQ. Dave is the co-owner of Wildwoods and Jessie is the founder of The Social Medium- a communications agency based in Paris and New York. Dave shares how he got his start at Hometown BBQ, incorporating Australian BBQ techniques, consulting in Bogota, a…

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Heritage Hogs - How the Sausage is Made 48:57

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Jimmy takes a call with heritage hog farmer/ pit master Tank Jackson, chef and livestock instructor, Mike Lapi, and Jesse Hirsch, food and agriculture journalist at Offrange. The fellas get into how they got to where they are, the passion involved in hog farming, the teaching process of butchery, and the importance of finding a use for the whole an…

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Orchard to Can and Glass 56:46

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Jimmy welcomes David and Sarah Martell of JMASH Cider and Hilltop Orchards, as well as Ronald Sansone of the Connecticut Cider Association and Spoke & Spy Ciderworks. During this discussion, we learn a ton about owning/operating a three-in-one orchard, cidery and winery business, sustainable agriculture in New England, Apfelkorn, and the importance…

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Steve Garwood of Ragged Hill Cider 59:48

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Jimmy speaks with Steve Garwood of Ragged Hill Cider in West Brookfield, Massachusetts. Steve shares stories of growing up in Massachusetts, including his first cider as a teenager, and why cider is the wine of New England. They also discuss New England cider traditions, Italian ancestrale methods, and the difference between apples you want to eat …

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Tributary's Tod Mott: Brewing Community in Kittery Maine 56:03

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Jimmy takes a day trip up North to Kittery, Maine. There, he meets with Tod Mott and Jerard Fagerberg at Tributary Brewing. Tod is the Co-owner/Brewer at Tributary, and Jerard is a freelance beer writer. The three chat about how Tributary got started/where they are going, how scale can ruin a good product, and of course, enjoy some of Tributary's f…

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MASSeration Fest Celebrates Natty Wines and Ciders 1:03:00

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Marzae is Massachusetts’ first & only natural winery, founded by husband & wife team Eliot Martin & Katie Luczai in 2023 with the vision to build community and bring the production of great, approachable wines & other local ferments to the Greater Boston Area. We produce wine with 100% local fruit in Acton, are working on an urban tasting room, run…

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Bootstrap Brewing- Serving their community and the world for 13 years! 1:02:58

6M ago1:02:58

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Jimmy calls in to Longmont, Colorado to chat with Leslie and Steve Kaczeus of Boot Strap Brewing. The husband-and-wife duo discuss how they got started as brewers, the importance of community, international distribution, and what it takes to keep a brewery alive for so long.Bootstrap was founded by Leslie and Steve Kaczeus in 2012, who left the hig…

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The Ultimate Boilermaker 1:17:30

6M ago1:17:30

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Jimmy goes on-site at the PM Spirits offices in Bushwick, NY, with Geriz Ramirez of Other Half Beer and Leonardo Comercio of PM Spirits. The boys enjoy some quality Mezcal/Beers/Armagnac and discuss what makes a beer "hazy", the importance of talking to the customers and educating them about the spirits/beer they are drinking, and of course, creati…

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West Slope is the Best Slope: Billy Goat Hops and Wild Edge Brewing Collective 56:45

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WildEdge Brewing Collective opened on April 11th, 2017 in downtown Cortez after a 7 month renovation of a vacant warehouse. Our concept is that great beer builds great community. Our central location in Cortez, one block north of Main Street in the Central Business District, provides a great space to pursue this goal. Between our ever changing tap…

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15 Years, 750 Episodes, 1 More Time at Roberta’s 1:06:51

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In 2010, Jimmy sat down to record the very first episode of Beer Sessions Radio. 750 episodes later, he returns to the Bushwick restaurant where he made most of his shows. Friends from the neighborhood and beyond, many who’ve been involved since the beginning, gather around the table to taste, talk, and soak in the vibe. Belgian beer, skateboarding…

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Troutman Street Cool- Nigori Sake Party! 1:22:34

7M ago1:22:34

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Jimmy heads down to Kato Sake Works on Troutman St. in Bushwick, NY. There, he's joined by Shinobu Kato, James Tai, Kaori Eda, Yuki and Yumi. The group shares a lot of laughs as they talk about the growing popularity of sakes in the US, the differences between Junmai and Nigori sake, the cultural differences of operating in Japan vs the U.S. and mu…

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Farthest Star Sake - Drink American 1:03:10

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Todd loves great sake--making it, drinking it, and introducing people to it. Once upon a time, Todd lived in Japan, visited izakaya, worked as a sword maker's apprentice, was an English teacher, and fell in love with sake. He is an experienced sake brewer with certifications as a Cicerone and Sake Advisor. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pr…

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Cask Marque at Wild East Brewing 1:02:35

7M ago1:02:35

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Brett Taylor- Co-founder and Head Brewer at Wild East Brewing Jason Hicks - of Jones Wood Foundry, executive chef La Goulue & Orsay restaurants since 1996 James Tai- Cask Marque Assessor for the region. Kevin Kain @casketbeer Instagram - Writer for Craft Beer and Brewing Magazine, Pellicle Magazine and VinePair See Privacy Policy at https://art19.c…

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Thirsty to Try New Things 1:07:21

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Justin Koury - A wine and spirits expert with over 25 years of hospitality industry experience. Justin has spent decades teaching culinary techniques whiskey pairings and consulting in the spirits and cider Industries. Todd Godbout -Todd has been exploring the world of wineries, breweries, distilleries, and cideries since 2003, the same year he cre…

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Tasting thru the beers! On-site at Round Table Brewery- Brooklyn 1:11:44

7M ago1:11:44

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Ricardo Petroni - co founder/ brewmaster at Round Table Brewery Pat Fondiller- Beer Beast since early nineties in San Francisco, NYC since 1997. Worked at the Gate, Southpaw, Greenwood Park. Sales at Smuttynose 2010-2017, Shmaltz/Alphabet City 2018, partner at Alewife from 2018-2024, RoundTable 2025-present. Manny Calderon Jr. – Mastermind of Niche…

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Hoppy Dreams 54:20

8M ago54:20

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Jerry Siote- Co-Owner / Director of Brewing Operations. I've been a professional brewer since 2014 here with Lone Tree Brewing Company. Personally, I love experimenting with traditional hops in hop-forward styles, while incorporating new hopping techniques and new varieties into West-Coast-style IPAs, Pale Ales and Lagers. We run two breweries in C…

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A Second Round at Bruz Beer 36:25

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Bruz is a Belgian style focused brewery in Denver, CO Ryan Evans - Ryan is a co-founder and CEO of Bruz Beers. A Colorado native, Ryan has an MBA from the University of Denver and has extensive business experience - having held executive positions in several industries. Ryan discovered Belgian beer while backpacking through Europe and couldn’t get …

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Ciders from Maine! 1:05:36

8M ago1:05:36

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Zack Kaiser (Absolem Cider), Parick Chavanelle (Allagash), Larry Westler (Apres) sit down with Jimmy Carbone to talk Ciders from Maine, fermentation and how they all came to love the process. Zack is a Cidermaker, owner, and co-founder of Absolem Cider Company. In love with the craft, art, and science of fermentation. This passion developed through…

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Masienda Founder, Jorge Gaviria 1:03:18

8M ago1:03:18

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Jimmy has a chat with Jorge Gaviria- founder of Masienda and author of " Masa". They discuss all things corn, including corn beers that Jorge has collaborated on at Peekskill Brewing and Roberta's. Jorge Gaviria is the founder of Masienda, the fastest-growing masa brand in the country. Before founding his company in 2014, Jorge trained at top resta…

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Tom Acitelli: The Golden Age of Beer 57:22

9M ago57:22

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All hail the golden age of beer! Today there are nearly nine thousand breweries in the US alone, brewing an enormous range of styles from imperial stouts to double India pale ales, golden pilsners, briny melon goses, and much more. But while this breadth can delight the taste buds all year, how does one choose what to drink without feeling overwhel…

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Brewmaster Andy Farrell 52:21

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Andy Farrell is the brewmaster of Bell’s Brewery, overseeing innovation and recipe development at both the Comstock Brewery. Andy has helped bring dozens of brands to life, including Hazy Hearted, Light Hearted, and Oberon Eclipse. He has represented Bell’s at several conferences and numerous industry associations. Born and raised in Kalamazoo, And…

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Beer Flavored Beer: NYC Beer Week Pre-chat with Jeff Lyons and Jon Green 40:52

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Jimmy has a conversation with Jon Green from Stay Green Brewing and Jeff Lyons from Endless Life Brewing in anticipation of NYC Beer week, Reflecting on their histories and Beer Flavored Beer! https://www.endlesslifebrewing.com/ https://www.instagram.com/stay_green_brewing/reels/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privac…

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On Site at Eckhart Beer Company 1:12:00

9M ago1:12:00

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Jimmy meets with the team behind Eckhart Brewery at their in progress location to discuss their processes and plans! They discuss the process of their creations as well as what to expect from the new site. They talk all things beer and brewing from the latest trends to up and coming recipes, as well as the process of food pairings and inspirations …

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Beers in Boston with Max Toste and Jackie Cain 1:03:57

10M ago1:03:57

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For this season’s first on-site interview, we’re headed to Massachusetts! Travelling to Deep Ellum Bar in Waltham, Jimmy sat down with Max Toste, owner of Deep Ellum, and Jackie Cain, Boston food writer, to talk food and beer in Boston. Learn everything you wanted to know about cask ale, new twists on pozole, and where to look for the best bites in…

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Peter Reinhart and the Quest for the Perfect Pizza 57:36

10M ago57:36

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It’s a HRN crossover on today’s episode of Beer Sessions Radio! Jimmy sits down with Peter Reinhart, renowned baker, educator, author, and host of Pizza Quest on HRN. Peter, like many people, loves pizza, but his passion doesn’t stop at eating it. Inspired by his deep knowledge of bread-making, Peter is on a life-long quest to find the perfect pizz…

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As American as Apple Cider 1:02:54

10M ago1:02:54

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Sit back and crack open a can of Legendary Dry. On today’s episode, we’re taking a breather from beer to talk cider! Today’s guest is Shannon Edgar, founder of Stormalong Cider, a MA-based cidery that’s been operating for over 10 years. Jimmy and Shannon chat about how to make a good cider, what makes Stormalong special, and why this long-standing …

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Albany Ales, Brews from Syracuse: The History of Beer in New York 59:04

11M ago59:04

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Before the dawn of the railroad, New York State was the nation’s top beer producer for over 120 years. To break down the state’s rich history of brewing, Jimmy talks with Carlo DeVito and Don Cazentre, highly acclaimed writers and historians of beer (among other libations). Don and Carlo make up half the team behind EMPIRE BEER, an upcoming book ab…

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Is Draft Beer Going Flat? 56:06

11M ago56:06

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For the past few years, draft beer sales have declined across the US. To figure out why, Jimmy sat down with Kate Bernot, Missoula-based reporter on beer, alcohol, and food, and former director of the North American Guild of Beer Writers; and Zach Mack, food writer and owner of Alphabet City Beer Co. in NYC. The three talk about how draft lost its …

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Beer Riots! Beer History with Brian Alberts 1:00:42

12M ago1:00:42

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Brian Alberts is a historian, writer, and consultant specializing in beer history and culture. He connects with Jimmy and tells tales of historic moments that centered around the love of beer! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Belgian Beers & Inner Circle Beer Tours 1:06:36

1y ago1:06:36

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Jimmy sits down for a spirited conversation with Joel shelton of inner circle beer tours, Christa from beer witch Brooklyn, Alan from city swiggers and BR who is a beer expert. Relax as this crew tastes special beers sharing cheers along the way while discussing the detailed aspects of underrepresented tastes of refined beers, the beer industry and…

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Co-Founder & CEO at Mainstem Malt 45:25

1y ago45:25

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Jimmy sits down with Phil Neumann, an environmental scientist and water resources manager by training with a lifelong passion for landscapes and agriculture, located in Walla Walla Washington. He founded Mainstem Malt in 2015 with his wife Alyssa, as an approach to supporting conservation work on grain farms in the Pacific Northwest through the pow…

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Ontario Ciders: Woodfolk and Two blokes. 1:00:11

1y ago1:00:11

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This Weeks Guests: Martha Lowry of Woodfolk Cider Jenna Boucher of Two Blokes cider, a passionate cider maker who has experience from the hospitality and brewing industry. Damin Sawyer, New York based Hard Cider and Chicken Wing enthusiast & reviewer. PT Sales Manager for Original Sin Cider See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Califo…

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Mezcal & Bowl of Zole 1:03:33

1y ago1:03:33

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On this Episode, Jimmy Carbone has a "Spirited" conversation with a special collection of guests! Arik Torren of Lot 1 Brands Courtenay Greenleaf Torren who is a hospitality and cocktail consultant Gabriel Velazquez Zazueta, a Creative & Design Professional with 20+ years of experience in Brand, Design, Culture and much more, as well as the cofound…

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Admiral Maltings & Crisp Malt: Malting Then & Now 1:04:39

1y ago1:04:39

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Today we’re talking malt. From historical British styles to the future, Jimmy and Co. trace the practice of malting grains through time! To dive deep into this germinative topic, Jimmy has brought on three experts: Ron Silberstein, Co-Founder and Director of Sales at Admiral Maltings; Tim Decker, Sales and Marketing Manager at Admiral Maltings; and…

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Everybody Loves Corn 57:36

1y ago57:36

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Today we’re talking corn! From American heritage to ancient traditions, historical recipes to the modern barbecue, there’s a lot to shuck and boil down here. Two of Jimmy’s favorite minds weigh in on the subject: Amy Halloran is a flour ambassador, a true grains enthusiast, and a writer and advocate for regional grain systems; Ellie Markovitch is a…

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Joe Carrol & Justin Phillips 56:05

1y ago56:05

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Joe Carrol, Justin Phillips and Justin's daughter join Jimmy on this weeks episode! Joe Carroll, an nyc restauranteur and early pioneer of boutique indie beer bar, owner of Spuyten duyvil, Fette Sau and St. Anselms Justin Phillips, Owner of Beer Table, a boutique speciality Beer/bottle store innovated to owning a specialty beer store in grand centr…