Fermented Adventure The Podcast

In this episode Sheik Meah and I discuss and taste beers that are great for Summer. Whether you're working the grill, watching a game or chilling on the beach.Honorable Mentions:Neshaminy Creek BrewingCape May Brewing Co.Victory BrewingStirling Pig BreweryLongwood GardensThe Media TheatreKenwood BeerBarrow's Intense Ginger

This episode features Robin Cummiskey of Wallace Dry Goods.Wallace Dry Goods is a non-alcoholic bottle shop. They carry everything from non-alcoholic beer, spirits and wine. Beverages that aren't trying to mimic any alcohol that are delicious and made for adults. They provide the whole drinking experience offering barware and glassware, bitters and mixers to make the drink that you want regardless of the alcohol content. Raise your glass to "Cheers to Choices".www.WallaceDryGoods.com - (484) 413-2003 - 1 W Lancaster Ave, Ardmore, PA 19003 - InstagramHonorable Mentions:JoniAbstinence Blood Orange BittersweetThe PathfinderAmethyst Non-Alcoholic SpiritsGo BrewingAthletic BrewingArdmore ,PA

This episode features David Kowalski and Monica Kowalski of Lebowski's Kool-Luah.Monica and David opened Lebowski's Taproom in August of 2023. Two months later Monica came across her father's recipe for coffee liqueur. The recipe was considered to be lost and forgotten. What they created from this recipe is one of the best coffee spirits in the world. In April of 2024 they started to offer is to their customers, as well as, their raving fans. Demand for this incredible liqueur continues to skyrocket as they launch and distribute throughout the United States.3240 Centennial BlvdColorado Springs, CO 80907 - 719-374-4987 - www.LebowskisKoolLuah.com - InstagramHonorable Mentions:Blackhat DistilleryLebowski Bar ReykjavíkSunshine PunchThe Blox

In this episode we discuss and taste beers that were inspired by songs, video games and TV shows. We have a lively discussion with beer aficionado Sheik Meah.Honorable Mentions:2SP Brewing Company Evil Genius Beer Co.The Great Delco Pop ConBlink 182Ghostfish Brewing CompanyThomas Hooker BreweryBald Birds Brewing Co.Victory BrewingRetired Wonder WomenDelco BatmanDelco SpidermanJames Stokes

This episode features Matt Hemmings of Sunshine Punch.Sunshine Punch is an extremely versatile orange, rum, cream cocktail. It is a low ABV cocktail at 36 Proof. Sunshine Punch is a nostalgic ready to pour and distinctly unique spirit. This brand was started four years ago but it originated as a thing that was consumed at college parties. www.SunshinePunch.me - InstagramHonorable Mentions:The Bard DistilleryJamison ColdbrewShanky's Whip Hercules MulliganSpec'sTotal Wine & More

In this episode we dive into the rich history of St. Patrick's Day and we learn about Guinness and other traditions of the day.,Honorable Mentions:JamesonRedbreastBushmillsTullamore D.E.W.Teeling WhiskeyBaileys Irish CreamMagnersOrchard ThievesLongueville House CiderO'Hara's BrewerySmithwick'sGalway Bay BreweryWhite Hag Brewery

This episode features the black pioneers in the world of distilled spirits, breweries, wineries, cideries and meaderies.Honorable Mentions:Uncle NerarestDu Nord Social SpiritsPainted Stave DistillingBlack Momma VodkaBrough BrothersPeoples Brewing CompanyTwo Locals BrewingBrown EstateHarlem Wine GalleryDOPE Cider House & WinerySiwani SpiritsRideau VineyardsMonticelloDetroit Farm & CiderZydeco MeaderyBlack Viking MeadNational Black Brewers Association

This episode features presidential spirit habits of their time. It takes a look at how our presidents drank or didn't drink. Honorable Mentions:Steve BashoreGeorge Washington's Mount Vernon DistilleryEpisode 50MonticelloOld Grand DadWild TurkeyJ. Rieger & Co

In this episode we feature the recent rickhouse collapse at Jack Daniel's and other catastrophic events in spirits history.Honorable Mention:Jack Daniel'sBrown-FormanBarton 1792Heaven HillNorth of Scotland DistillingJim BeamBundaberg Distillery

In this episode we highlight the milestones and celebrations happening in the fascinating world of fermentation. Honorable Mentions: Duckhorn Vineyards Decoy Wines Château d'Yquem New Belgium Brewing Fuller's Brewery Maker's Mark Glenfarclas Distillery Casey Jones Distillery Midleton Distillery Woodchuck Hard Cider Redstone Meadery

As we wrap up Dry January we delve into the mystique of Kombucha. Highlights From our Conversation: GT's Kombucha Brew Dr. Kombucha Health-Ade Remedy Kombucha High Point Kombucha Boochy Mama's Kombucha

This episode features a conversation about Burns Night and Douglas Laing & Co's Big Peat. The Whip Tavern

This episode features Mark McDonough and Nathan Santichen of Ferm Foundations. About 3 years ago these childhood friends began selling their kimchi at farmers markets. Nate grew up makingsaurkraut with his family for New Years. They would make about three hundred pounds and give it out to their friends and family. Nate developed a love of fermenting which sent him down a rabbit hole. He made hot sauce, soy sauce and even miso and chocolate. Finally he discovered kimchi. From there he took his expertise and sought to refine and put his stamp on this wonderful fermented creation. Mark provides his experience and knowledge spices and flavors to help add an intense complexity to this Korean icon. Nate and Mark's expressions are like nothing you've ever tried. Crunchy... Tangy... Tremendous! Try it on everything just eat it right out of the jar. www.FermFoundations.com - Instagram Highlights From our Conversation: Nevermore Hot Peobody Heights Brewery Black-Eyed Susan Spice Co. McCormick Spice MOM's Organic Market Wegmans Iovine Brothers Bowers Chili Pepper Festival

This episode features the history of Dry January, as well as, non-alcohol and low alcohol choices. Honorable Mentions: Nicole Brodeur Alcohol Change UK Lyre's Seedlip Ritual Zero Proof The Pathfinder Kraig Rovensky - Episode 194 Schilling Cider Brooklyn Brewery Weihenstephaner Athletic Brewing Heineken

In this episode we reflect on 2024. Some of the highlights and standout moments from the past year. We share and review Durham Distillery's Conniption Barrel aged gin. We look forward to where our adventures will take us in 2025. Highlights From our Conversation: Durham Distillery Asbury Park Distilling Co. Bar Convent Brooklyn American Distilling Institute Don's Mai Tai Bar Esters Fair Prospect Tikihau Lounge Scotts Mini Woodshop

This episode features Matthew Tarallo of Corte Vetusto Mezcal. Matthew comes from corporate America. His resume lists experiences with Coca-Cola and British American Tobacco. Today he is developing an entity that allows for focusing on creating brands and expanding the footprint and recognition of existing brands. Corte Vetusto Mezcal is their first partnership. This premium mezcal is flavorful, delicious and complex. It's a true expression of craft and dedication to high quality and value. www.CorteVetusto.com - Instagram Highlights From our Discussion: Supercar Owners Circle Holistic Spirits Co. Woody Harrelson Dan Aykroyd Scotts Mini Woodshop

This episode features Patrick Brooks of Tin City Distillery. Tin City Distillery, In Pasa Robles, CA, is "in the heart of a drinking town with a farming problem". After you make world class wine you distill it into brandy. The idea for the distillery came way too late at night while drinking wine. They decided that instead of dumping all of the grape juice down the drain they were going to create brandy from it. The next step was create their own brand and their own distillery. Their still originally came from a 55 gallon Fuji film canister. Today their on their forth still iteration a 375 gallon copper pot still. What you will discover ,when you visit, is a plethora of craft and artisan spirits made collaboratively in and around Tin City. 3064 Limestone Way, Paso Robles, CA 93446 - (805) 286-4453 www.TinCityDistillery.com - Instagram Highlights From our Discussion: Turtle Rock Vineyards Saxum Vineyards George Washington's Mount Vernon Distillery Tin City Documentary BarrelHouse Brewing Co. Firestone Walker Brewing Company Greenspot Whiskey Quick and Dirty History

This episode features Damin Sawyer of Bone N' Bottle Reviews and Pete Endres of Bird Dog Cider. Bone N' Bottle Reviews is a mashup of hard cider and chicken wings. Damin came into cider into 2014. He discovered the perfect pairing for cider was chicken wings. Pete owns and operates Bird Dog Cider in New Hampshire. It resides on and small farm which boasts and orchard and tasting room. The cider bug bit Pete very early on. He grew up on an apple farm in Western New York. Apples are in his blood. Cider really took hold of him when he was in his thirties. Our discussion takes a journey through the current cider industry, what is happening at Bird Dog Cider and all things chicken wings. Bone N' Bottle Reviews www.BirdDogCider.com - 150 Bayside Rd, Greenland, NH 03840 - (603) 303-6214 - Instagram Highlights From our Conversation: Ploughman Cider Original Sin Cider The Pollinators Archibald's Cider Con J. Timothy's Taverne The Elbow Room Spirit of 77

In this episode we explore the history and magic Drambuie. Be sure to visit our Instagram page to see the cocktail, the Hey Jonnie Cope, being made.

This episode features Mark Simmonds of Broken Shed Vodka. It was in 2009 that two Americans came down to Lake Wanaka on holiday. They fell in love with New Zealand. They were drinking vodka martini's with Mark and the asked the question. "Why are we drinking these with imported vodka?" Mark has twenty five plus years of experience under his belt making booze. Conversations ensued and a plan was created to take vodka made in New Zealand to the United States market. They developed a recipe for their vodka that is produced from whey. Through product development and trial and error, the resounding favorite, in the shed was the iteration that we enjoy today. Drink it straight, in your favorite cocktail or try making your own infusion. P.O. Box 829, Wanaka 9343 New Zealand - www.BrokenShed.com - Instagram Highlights From our Discussion: Chopin Vodka Wanaka Lake Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits

This episode features Dr. Pat Heist of Wilderness Trail Distillery. Wilderness Trail Distillery is the culmination of expertise that began as a fermentation company. Shane Baker and Pat Heist started Ferm Solutions, a fermentation company that services hundreds of distilleries. It was the knowledge that they gained through working with distilleries and breweries that led them to open Wilderness Trail. They are a very scientific minded distillery that pulls its working comprehension and skillfulness from their years of experiences. They are the "Science Guys" of bourbon making outstanding whiskey that will continue to set the benchmark for years to come. 4095 Lebanon Rd, Danville, KY 40422 - (859) 402-8707 - www.WildernessTrailDistillery.com - Instagram Highlights From our Discussion: Kentucky Bourbon Trail Limestone Branch Distillery Four Roses Distillery Moonshine University James Beam Institute Kentucky Distillers Association Savannah Bananas Drew Mayville Ted Talk

This episode features Rio Chenery of Tepache Sazón. Tepache is a fermented fruit or vegetable wine from Mexico. It dates back to prior to the Spanish arriving. This was originally a fermented corn drink from the Aztecs. This tepache comes from Michoacán and is something new to the United States market. Tepache Sazón is a unique regional drink that has claims to aid in digestion. You will find it at celebrations, family gatherings and anywhere that fun is being experienced. www.TepacheSazon.com - Instagram Highlights From our Discussion: Bar Convent Brooklyn Kilinga Bacanora Total Wine and More Astor Wines

This episode features Walt Talunas and Steve Occhiolini of Buzz Mead. Buzz Mead got started on a whim. 3 Bee Keepers Walt, Steve and George came together to sell honey from their apiaries. They make and sell a wide variety of cream and infused honeys. It was George that made the suggestion to start making mead. Walt has been home brewing for thirty years and already had experience making mead. Today it's all about the creation process. What people want and what they can share and give them to have new experiences. Their perspective on mead is crisp, refreshing and full of flavor. Lots of bold expressions that give a tip of the cap to the styles that beer drinkers love. www.RevolutionBees.com - Instagram Highlights From our Discussion: Fraktured Sauce Bowers Chile Pepper Festival Chester County Bee Keepers Association Philadelphia Bee Company Independent Spirits Distillery West Chester Growers Market Philly Wine Festival

This episode features Neil Narcisse of Shore Sauce. Shore sauce started 6 years ago. Neil sat down to dinner one night and he emptied the last bottle of hot sauce in the house. He looked at the bottle and its simple ingredients. He googled recipes and how to make hot sauce. One of his favorites at Buffalo Wild Wings is the Mango Habanero. That was the flavor that he wanted to start with. He set out to make this for himself. He did however share his creation with friends and family. They all raved about how amazing his sauce was. With a belief that he was on to something, Neil started to work on a pineapple variation. That clicked too. Next was to look into and understand how the hot sauce industry worked before setting out to create a business. His sauce will transport you to memories in your past. He is the "Hot Sauce Travel Agent". He tantalizes you with bold flavors. You will want to look for foods to add his delectable sauce to. P.O. Box 1527, Asbury Park, NJ 07712 - (732) 638-1034 - www.ShoreSauce.com - Instagram Highlights From our Discussion: Bowers Chile Pepper Festival Asbury Park Lotería Amazon Cookman Creamery Pulp Dutch Hill Farm Market Nevermore Hot Fiery Foods Festival Black Eyed Susan Spice Co. Lisa Roper Wicker

This episode features Brian Makela of Bad Ideas Beverage. Brian has a background in food science. He's been in the food and beverage industry throughout his career.It was in 2019 that the decided to take a leap and form his own company. He honed his skills and expertise which brought him to the next company, Bad Ideas Beverage. Here you can walk out the door with a fully manufactured finished product. His wheel house is spirits and ready to drink cocktails but his company also helps to create energy and non-alcoholic products. Brian's belief is to take real food, from real ingredients and with real stories. His clients believe the same thing. 102 North Cross St. Unit 7, Wheaton, IL, 60187 - 331-806-3175 - www.BadIdeasBeverage.com - Instagram Highlights From our Conversation: Diageo Formulated Ethonal Solutions Will Blum Bluebird Hardwater American Distilling Institute Dude Wipes Boba Bahnbrëcker Dr. Pepper Hercules Mulligan Scott's Mini Woodshop

This episode features Rodrigo Bojorquez of Kilinga Bacanora. Bacanora is the original sprit from the state of Sonora. It's a mezcal variety that pays tribute to his mother by naming it Kilinga. He developed into an agave aficionado but wasn't fond of bacanora. It was a barbecue at a friends house that helped to change his mind about the spirit. He already had agave planted at his ranch. The next step was to learn how to produce bacanora. His hobby has turned into his business. Mom and Dad told him "you have something here". Established in 2018, this elegant and complex spirit has quickly been recognized and awarded. It's a family effort to bring Kalinga Bacanora to the world. www.KilingaBacanora.com - Instagram Highlights From our Discussion: Bar Convent Brooklyn San Diego Spirits Festival New York World Spirits Competition

This episode features Sebastian Shriver of Black Eyed Susan Spice Co. Tim, Ron and Sebastian met playing bar trivia in Fells Point, at Max's Tap House in Baltimore. Sebastian began creating hot sauces at home. It was Ron who was the most vocal about getting out and selling the original flavor "Death by Chocolate". They founded the company in 2017 and went into production in 2019. There are many more amazing flavors to choose from. The different creations reflect their love of hot sauce and the spirit of Maryland. They have been featured on Hot Ones and have been honored with quite a few prestigious awards. www.BlackEyedSpices.com - Instagram Highlights From our Discussion: Bowers Chile Pepper Festival Hot Ones Fiery Foods and BBQ Show McClintock Distilling Distillery of Modern Art Caribbean Pot Smoking J's Fiery Foods Lyon Rum Peabody Heights Brewery Ginger Goat Nevermore Hot Asheville Brewers Alliance North Carolina Craft Brewers Guild

This episode feature Kelly Bodnar of Asbury Park Distilling Co. The founders felt the vibe and recognized the huge art and music scene that was leading the renaissance of Asbury Park. Foot traffic was picking up and it made sense to launch a distillery on Memorial Day 2017. Bill Tambussi was the first master distiller that set everything up and got the spirits launched. They began with vodka and gin and an amazing cocktail program. They were laying down barrels to create bourbon from the start. Kelly began her journey at the distillery wanting to soak up and learn everything that she could about how it all worked. Bill brought her on and over time she was ready to take the reins and put her own spin and personality on what was being distilled and bottled. Her passion and love of this craft distillery shines through. Kelly and this awesome team are "putting spirits into their spirits". 527 Lake Ave, Asbury Park, NJ 07712 - (732) 455-3935 - www.APDistilling.com - Instagram Highlights From our Discussion: Distillery of Modern Art American Metal Whiskey Rutgers - Food Science Program Laird's San Francisco World Spirits Competition Lush Wine and Spirits Rabbit Hill Malt American Distilling Institute Liberty Pole Spirits Porkchop

This episode features Matt Grief of the Distillery of Modern Art. Matt was working at a distillery in Northern Chicago and he was looking for a change of scenery. After 25 years of distilling in the backdrop of Chicago he was called to go to Atlanta. There was a start up distillery waiting for his talents. Matt has always been about the science of things. Today he gets to incorporate the science and art component at The Distillery of Modern Art. The location houses a rotating art gallery, a high end cocktail bar and an event space. Seth Watson has provided a vision that expresses his love of spirits, his love of events and his love of modern art. All this makes for an artistic approach to craft spirts and a feast for the senses. 2197 Irvindale Way, Chamblee, GA 30341 - (404) 482-2663 www.DistilleryofModernArt.com - Instagram Highlights From our Discussion: Bar Convent Brooklyn Thoroughbred Wines and Spirits Heriot Watt University American Distilling Institute Astraea Spirits Distiller Woody Dombrosky Wood Hat Spirits New Orleans Spirit Competition

This episode features Josh Allison and Randy Carlson of American Metal Whiskey. Co-founder Josh is a custom builder, a shop manager and a partner at American Metal Customs. From day one Josh has been passionate about anything with two wheels. His creative talents and skills took him into the world of building custom motorcycles. Meeting Chris Bishop was another changing moment in his life. American Metal Customs was born and the Disciple Bike was created. They began to assemble a team. As many stories go it wouldn't be complete without a lively discussion and sipping whiskey. Randy brought his extensive talents and experience to help create and compliment the whiskey brand. American Metal Whiskey is what they like to drink. The cycle culture and community had fully embraced their amazing whiskey. They are custom building whiskey for the masses. 32 Miry Brook Road, Danbury CT 06810 - 866-566-6867 - www.AmericanMetalWhiskey.com - Instagram Highlights From our Discussion: Chris Bishop WyoTech Tin Element, LLC Orange County Choppers North American Motor Car Bar Convent Brooklyn Diageo Vermont Spirits Born Free Motorcycle Show Sonny Boy Studio Fuel Cleveland Barrow's Intense Ginger Independent Stave

This episode features Danny Neeson and Adam Milman of De Nada Tequila. Danny and Adam were roommates at Tulane University. They first launched a sustainable clothing line called Pine Outfitters. They learned a lot from that business. A bottle of tequila changed the direction of their friendship forever. It was an additive-free tequila which set them on a course to change the perception of tequila. The journey found them in Mexico to find a producer to partner up with. This wonderful tequila brand is turning heads. From the unique packaging and labeling to the wonderful flavors and aromas, De Nada is a tequila that will have you saying thank you again and again. www.DeNadaTequila.com - Instagram Highlights From our Discussion: ArteNOM American Distilling Institute Tulane University Barrows Intense Ginger The Dead Rabbit

This episode features Pat Martin of Milk and Honey Ciders. Three childhood friends Peter, Aaron and Adam brought their skill sets together and formed a cidery. Milk and Honey specializes in heirloom and heritage apple varieties. They focus on dry to semi dry aromatic and interesting ciders. 11738 Co Rd 51, St Joseph, MN 56374 - (320) 271-3111 - www.MilkandHoneyCiders.com - Instagram Highlights From our Conversation: Bevfluence Cidercon

This episode features Alessandro Ercolano of Originals Imports. Alessandro founded Originals Imports a few years ago. It's a small house of craft independent spirits. He takes trips to South Italy to discover small producers who are family owned that got and source their own ingredients. He introduces and shares then in the United States. Alessandro shares his love of Italian liquors and spirits that he was provided at very young age. Like so many he was frustrated by what he was finding in the market place. He engaged his palate and his love of the craft to bring these one of a kind craft sprits to the world. www.OriginalsImports.com - Instagram Bar Convent Brooklyn

This episode features Kraig Rovensky of The Pathfinder. The Pathfinder is a fermented and distilled non-alcoholic hemp seed based bitter elixir. Two years of development lead to receiving a patent for the process of production. The concept and idea for The Pathfinder was derived from a conversation between the current founders of the brand. "What if a cannabis derived product had a place on the back bar?" Today, the non-alcoholic market is booming. This wonderful concoction all comes together and pays homage to the golden age of cannabis. www.DrinkThePathfinder.com - Instagram Highlights From our Discussion: Bar Convent Brooklyn Chris Abbott Guy Escolme Steven Grasse Quaker City Mercantile Death & Co. Attaboy Life on Mars Hendrick's Gin Laird's Applejack Seedlip

This episode features Caitlin Bartlemay of Clear Creek Distillery. Clear Creek Distillery was founded oil 1985 by Steve McCarthy. The goal was to use the bounty that comes from the Pacific Northwest in its. production and turn it into fruit brandies, spirits and liquors that would rival their European counterparts. Steve's love of pear brandy began while traveling through Europe. He struggled to find it in the states. This led to open the 3rd craft distillery in the United States. In 2025 they will celebrate their 40th anniversary. Caitlin's determination to join the distillery couldn't be denied and she came onboard in 2010. Today the distill a plethora of wonderful fruit brandies and America's first single Malt. All of their expressions are painstakingly crafted from raw ingredients within 200 miles of the distillery. 304 Oak Street, Suite #3, Hood River, OR 97031 - (541) 716-5276 - www.hrdspirits.com - Instagram Highlights From our Discussion: Alton Brown - Good Eats Oregon State University Rollin Soles - Argyle Winery Arnold Holstein Jennifer Grey Triple Eight Distillery - The Notch Double Mountain Brewery

In this episode we explore the cocktail Galliano and The Yellow Bird Cocktail. Be sure to visit ⁠Instagram⁠ to see the cocktail being made.

In this episode we explore the cocktail The Last Word. Be sure to visit Instagram to see the cocktail being made.

This episode features Christopher Pellegrini of Honkaku Spirits. The word Honkaku means authentic in Japanese. Honkaku Spirits is an import company that brings traditional spirits from Japan that are much older than Japanese whiskey. We are focusing Shochu and Awamori in our discussion. Shochu is a spirit made from 53 approved ingredients. Like many, Christopher started out in craft brewing. Fast forward 22 years where he lives in Tokyo. He discovered the traditional spirit upon his arrival and has built relationships and is sharing Japan's wonderful secrets with the world. www.honkakushochu-awamori.jp - Instagram Highlights From our Discussion: Bar Convent Brooklyn Shochu Handbook Lobby Bar John Gauntner Dr. Takamine Cherry Trees Washington DC Astor Wines Death & Co. Zeppelin

This episode features Anna Dausman of Goodlands Food Co. Goodlands Food Co. is a Philly based hot sauce company that was a pandemic hobby that turned into something bigger. Anna had a community garden with a plot that she started growing ghost peppers. The amusing part is that the garden is in a cemetery so ghost peppers are quite befitting. Anna's friends and family kept asking her when she would be selling her incredible hot sauces. As Anna points out, "Goodlands creates colorful seasonal inspired hot sauces for people who love flavor." These are hot sauces that will make your food taste even better. 705 S 50th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19143 - 267-888-6580 - www.GoodlandsFood.co - Instagram Highlights From our Conversation: Woodlands Cemetery The Big Dill Dave's Insanity Sauce Baltimore Hot Sauce Festival Bowers Chili Pepper Festival Collingswood Farmers Market

This episode features Steve Luttmann of Hercules Mulligan. In 2015 Steve, who is a history buff, was reading Ron Chernow's " Alexander Hamilton". He came across this character by the name of Hercules Mulligan. This lead him to an out of print biography about Hercules Mulligan. This is where the inspiration to make the libation came about. This spirit is a nod to one of George Washington's spies during the revolution. They are interpretations of what may have been served in his Manhattan tailor shop. Launched on November 25, 2019, it's a fascination story complimented by exceptional concoctions. www.HerculesMulliganCompany.com - Instagram Highlights From our Discussion: Invest In Hercules Mulligan Bar Convent Brooklyn Flaviar Grisa Soba Mario Mazza Barrow's Intense Scotts Mini Woodshop Bathtub Gin PA Libations Leblon Cachaça

This episode features Steve Kassabian and Rich Kassabian of Phila Mead Co. Steve has been a home brewing hobbies for about 10 years.. He and his brother Rich always wanted to do something together. Rich brings his business education and experience to the partnership. Looking at the landscape they determined that mead was best to focus on. They saw that the mead industry was underserved and they felt that there was huge upside to make a mark with the consumer. All of their expressions are bold in flavor and have a wonderful wine adjacent drinking experience. They bring their passion, energy and creativity to the mead world. 3000 W Lincoln Hwy, Parkesburg, PA 19365 (267) 909-0021 - www.PhilaMeadCo.com - Instagram Highlights From our Discussion: East Falls Farmers Market Los Angeles International Wine Competition Nektar Dutch Gold Honey Philadelphia Beekeepers Guild Wine Condoms Jacob Dombroski Scott Labs Free Will Brewing Co. Cantillon Brewery Scotts Mini Woodshop Mother Compost

Dawn and I are back with our first date night chronicle of 2024. In this episode we review two amazing liqueurs from Durham Distillery. Be sure to support our sponsor ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Brewscuits⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use the code fa2024 at checkout for 15% off your entire order. Highlights From our Discussion: The Bard Distillery Beach Bee Meadery Smokin Connie - CR Citrus Pine Tavern Distillery Barr Hill Gin Bar Convent Brooklyn

This episode features Dave Broderick of Dave's Concoctions. Dave's Concoctions are drink mixes that you can have as either a cocktail or a mocktail. In just two pours you can have an equally balanced cocktail with not a lot of effort. Dave was an IT Consultant for almost 30 years when he found himself out of a job. It was creating a bourbon bloody mary that was the catalyst for him to pursue his concoctions. Dave planted his flag on Ground Hogs Day 2022. He filed his paperwork into the state and Dave's Concoctions was born. Now you can find Dave offering his creations at farmers markets and tastings. Businesses are catching on and stocking up to provide their customers with a delicious experience. www.DavesConcoctions.com - Instagram Be sure to support our sponsor ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Brewscuits⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use the code fa2024 at checkout for 15% off your entire order. Highlights From our Conversation: Ronald McDonald House Philadelphia Boozing with Boomers The Meat House Market Templeton Distillery The PDT Cocktail Book Hook & Flask Still Works Jersey Spirits Distilling Company Media, PA Weldon Mills Distillery Farmer and Co. Media Farmers Market

This episode features Rich Berman and M.J. Berman of Pour Richard's Coffee Co. & Distillery. Pour Richard's Coffee Co. got started on 12/13/2013 after Rich had been roasting coffee beans at home for a few years. Friends and family began to inquire when they could buy the delicious smelling coffee beans. They succumbed to their dreams and opened up the business for people to sample and enjoy their labor of love for craft coffee. In 2014 the idea for the distillery was planted. They have taken the amazing coffee and cascara that they roast and they've created tantalizing and delightful expressions. This bean to cup endeavor is lifting up communities and making an impact one small batch at a time. 36 Berkley Rd, Devon, PA 19333 - (484) 857-9406 - www.PourRichardsCoffee.com - Instagram Be sure to support our sponsor ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Brewscuits⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use the code fa2024 at checkout for 15% off your entire order. Highlights From our Discussion: Our Community Cup Cascara SerendipitTea Swarthmore Farmers Market

This episode features Jedd Haas of Atelier Vie. We met Jedd last year at Tails of the Cocktail. We were introduced to the many spirits that Atelier Vie was producing. Most notably was the Toulouse Rouge and Vert Absinthe. Jedd has been producing spirits in New Orleans since 2012. Getting the distillery up and running came with some challenges. Our discussion provides glimpses into the spirits and cocktail history of the Big Easy. The expressions that are being created are definitely art that you can drink. 1001 S Broad St, New Orleans, LA 70125 - (504) 534-8590 www.AtelierVie.com - Instagram Be sure to support our sponsor ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Brewscuits⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use the code fa2024 at checkout for 15% off your entire order. Highlights From our Discussion: Sazerac Cocktail Tails of the Cocktail BOTLD Observatory Eleven Bar ShotsBox Schneider's of Capital Hill Drinqy Zony Mash Beer Project

This episode features Lee Katrincic of Durham Distillery. The distillery became a passion project born out of being gin fans. Lee and his wife Melissa would travel and visit gin distilleries. Out of nowhere one anniversary, Melissa suggested that they open their own distillery. With their scientific backgrounds they felt comfortable to move forward. They headed west to Big Gin Distillery in Seattle to better understand and learn how to make gin. Since 2013 their passion and focus has ben on creating award winning high quality gin. They have a special process in coaxing out amazing and intense flavor. You really should have a conniption or two and try these sensational gins. 711 Washington St, Durham, NC 27701 - (206) 557-4599 - www.DurhamDistillery.com - Facebook Be sure to support our sponsor ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Brewscuits⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use the code fa2024 at checkout for 15% off your entire order. Highlights From our Discussion: Absinthia High West Distillery Slingshot Coffee Company Videri Chocolate Factory Constellation Brands Eda Rhyne Distilling Company

This episode features Chris Bower of Eda Rhyne Distilling Company. Chris had been looking into doing a distillery for a number of years. He had been working on some home made projects. One day a mutual friend Rett Murphy came to Chris and shared that he's been looking to create a distillery. Rett has been a farmer for 15 plus years and wanted to stay in agriculture but with something more towards providing the fruits of his labor. The conversation turned towards making Fernet and the relationship was sealed. Chris has a family history about learning about plants and botanicals. The distillery launched in 2017 with the Appalachian Fernet and laying down barrels or Rare Grain Rye Whiskey. They provide these special grains and plants a place to shine and show off their specialness. 101 Fairview Rd suite a, Asheville, NC 28803 - (828) 412-5441 - www.EdaRhyne.com - Facebook Be sure to support our sponsor ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Brewscuits⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use the code fa2024 at checkout for 15% off your entire order. Highlights From our Discussion: Seashore Black Rye Drew Mayville Ovo Vodka Delaware Valley Fields Foundation Gin de Las Californias

This episode features Scott Perlick of Perlick Distillery. The Perlick family and their ancestors have been farming the land in Northern Wisconsin since the 1920's. It is a small county with about 17,000 people and two stop lights. They farm over 2,000 acres growing a wide variety of plants and grains. Scott and the family discussed what they would be able to do with the grain on their farm and making something of it. The began to distill alcohol and figure it out as they went. The research from what they wanted to persue came from visiting breweries and distilleries that were not too far away. Initially for Perlick the focus and mindset has been on making vodka. "If we can't make it with making vodka, we shouldn't be in this business", Scott proclaimed. Their vodka has been a huge hit statewide. They also produce a five year single malt and an incredible maple vodka. W5150 County Hwy B, Sarona, WI 54870 - (715) 296-5087 - www.PerlickDistillery.com - Instagram Be sure to support our sponsor ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Brewscuits⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use the code fa2024 at checkout for 15% off your entire order. Highlights From our Discussion: The DeLong Company Compass Farms Laird's Applejack

This episode features Chris Littlewood of Bourbon Of The Week. Chris started his YouTube Channel right before the start of Covid. It was a project to educate himself and other about whiskey. Chris's introduction to all things whiskey came by the way of his someday to be father-in-law. Over time he began to enjoy the pours that he was offered. Then he began to go out and grow his own collection. On BOTW he focuses on three key aspects; Price, Taste and Drinkability of the whisky's that he features and highlights. YouTube - Instagram Be sure to support our sponsor ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Brewscuits⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use the code fa2024 at checkout for 15% off your entire order. Highlights From our Discussion: BOTLD Old Grandad Basil Hayden The Inn At Grace Winery Elijah Craig Hard Truth Distilling Co. Infused Barware Midstate Distillery Old Forester

In this episode we are joined by Andrew Yingst, Cory Ruggiero and Rachel Rougeaux-Testerman of The Inn at Grace Winery. The bed and breakfast got it all started in the late 1980's. Grace Le Vines left the property to Christopher Le Vines who established all of the cottages, the winery and vineyard. He changed the name to honor his sister. The grapes were planted in 2007. Pinot Grigio, Cabernet Fran, Chardonnay, Merlot and Sauvignon Blanc make up the varietals that were set into the limestone soil. Today the property boasts being a winery, restaurant, boutique hotel, tasting room and event space. The wines that are being produced are delicious and complex. They honor the history and the future of this hidden gem nestled in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. 50 Sweetwater Rd, Glen Mills, PA 19342 - 610-459-4711 - www.GraceWinery.com - Facebook Be sure to support our sponsor ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Brewscuits⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use the code fa2024 at checkout for 15% off your entire order. Highlights From our Discussion: Delaware Valley Fields Foundation Jim Kaat Delco Chamber of Commerce

This episode features Drew Mayville of Buffalo Trace and Sazerac. When Drew was originally looking for work he applied to a brewery and a distillery. The distillery turned out to be Seagram's. In hind sight this was his best move. He began in the distillery lab. After many years of working in different areas he was promoted to the Master Blender. We discuss his role at Buffalo Trace and some of the nuances for being a Master Blender. His first priority is being responsible for the consistency and quality of the spirit that goes into every bottle. Drew is always looking to make a better whiskey with Sazerac's Buffalo Trace Distillery. Today he's transitioning into being more of an ambassador and educating people about the products. After the interview, The Master Blender led us through a master class on some of Buffalo Trace's most coveted expressions. Almost 200 plus in attendance at Roger Wilco were grateful for this once in a lifetime experience. www.BuffaloTrace.com - www.Sazerac.com - Instagram Be sure to support our sponsor ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Brewscuits⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use the code fa2024 at checkout for 15% off your entire order. Highlights From our Discussion: Art Dawe Sam Bronfman Harlen Wheatley George T. Stagg E.H. Taylor Four Grain Benchmark Sazerac Rye Thomas Handy Ghost Hunters Last Drop Distillers Roger Wilco Chris Stapleton Traveller Whiskey Rock Hill Farms Elmer T. Lee Pappy Van Winkle American Society for Quality