Modern Brews + Beats

Jeff is a Certified Cicerone based in the Dallas area, a hip-hop fan, and he's one of our "day one" supporters. On episode 223, he shares his experience with coffee classes from White Rock Coffee, and we discuss the sensory comparisons between beer and coffee. In this week's Tasting Notes segment, Collin Zreet shares delicious foods you can pair with American Porter beers. Additional conversation notes include: Big Cuppa Bentonville Brewing Eiland Coffee Roasters Black Milk and Fat Ray Bamily A Tribe Called Quest And finally, shout out to LaTreace Harris, The Beery Godmother, for the opening tag.

On episode #222 of Modern Brews + Beats, our special guest is B. Bass, CCO and Co-Founder of BVP Coffee Co. Find how this Texas A&M and Howard University alum is making a difference for HBCU students one bag of beans at a time. Plus, Collin Zreet joins us to talk about pairing notes for California Common beers.

New York-based jazz bassist, band leader, and educator Alex Tremblay joins us for episode 221. We discuss (and hear selections from) his latest recording, People and Places on La Reserve Records. Plus, Collin Zreet brings pairing suggestions for American Brown ales.

Tony brings a Late-Ass Album Review segment on Gil-Scott Heron's 1981 album, Reflections. Also, Jerry talks about his experience at Little Beer V in Duluth, GA, and Collin Zreet talks food pairing with American Amber Ale. We did have some garbles in the show due to connection issues. We tried to remove as much of that as possible and apologize for any interruption in your audio experience. Additional discussion notes Yukimi - For You Jack J - Opening the Door Smokin' George from Bluejacket (actually 6% abv) All About Beer Butcher Brown - Letters From the Atlantic Unknown Mortal Orchestra - IC 02 Bogota

This audio tour from Kansas City, Missouri's Vine Street Brewing was originally shared with our Patreon audience last year. We decided to share here on the main feed for two reasons. One, our recent experience with Autonomous Society Brewpub's Saturday Night Spin honoring Phife Dawg was a blast. We brewed a small batch just for the event that the crowd really enjoyed. Also, we wanted to interest you in supporting what we do at Patreon. Enjoy the audio tour, Sounds Around Hip Hops Hooray.  Special thanks to Jeff and Greg for their support, Vine Street Brewing, Funkytown Brewing, Friction Brewing, Red Crow Brewing, and all who attended and shared on the podcast. 

This week KooTonyD takes the interviewer seat to speak with Mike Williams of Wild Revival Craft Cocktails in Denton, TX. Mike shares how he and business partner Andrew Martin developed the concept of Wild Revival and what makes them unique in the Dallas / Ft. Worth bev-alc scene. Listen to find out where you can grab some cans locally as well as their distribution spots outside of Texas. For this episode's Tasting Notes segment with Collin Zreet, you'll get some great pairing suggestions for American Pale Ale beers. Additional conversation notes: Union Bear Brewing Company - Denton Alulu Brewpub Moor's Brewing Company Run the Jewels DJ Shadow De La Soul Cozy Cole G Quiktastic Bass Angels

Episode 217 takes us to Autonomous Society Brewpub in the historic Cedars neighborhood of Downtown Dallas. Jerry speaks with Assistant Brewer / Bartender / all-around-handy man Tom Graybael, and cellarman / marketing assistant Preston Grigsby.  Along with learning how they connected with brewpub owner and founder, Dean Weaver, we discuss the inspiration behind our draft-only IPA collaboration release for this month's Saturday Night Spin vinyl night on March 22.  Plus, learn what foods pair best with American Blonde Ale in our Tasting Notes section with Advanced Cicerone Collin Zreet.  Additional conversations include these links: Houndmouth Chatpile Delvon Lamarr Trio The station Preston references is Boom 94.5 FM (2014-2017) Conversations 1 and 2 with Jim Waskow of Craft Beer Cellar

In 2021, Jerry and Tony were featured on Joel Geier's podcast, Brewery Travels. Now, we're interviewing Joel about his new book, Flights Across America: A Brewery Lover's Journey.  Plus, Collin Zreet joins us for the Tasting Notes segment on the style, cream ale. Additional show links. Live Oak Brewing False Idol Brewing Point Remove Brewing 2025 Texas Craft Brewers Cup Winners Durand Bernarr BLOOM Michael Kiwanuka Small Changes

Angi Thomas from Being Black in Craft joins us to discuss Kendrick Lamar, CiderCon, and more. Also, Collin Zreet is back with another Tasting Notes segment about American Lager. More links below: Red Crow Brewing Diversey House Peticolas Brewing Company Hoppin Fort Worth

Tony is shining a light on the Houston-connected sights and sounds in the Netflix drama, Mo, starring Mo Amer. We're also discussing beers from False Idol Brewing in North Richland Hills, and we debut the Tasting Notes segment with Fort Worth-based Advanced Cicerone Collin Zreet. Additional notes from this episode: Power and Prescience of Octavia Butler's Parable of the Sower Being Black In Craft podcast Jerry and Tony with Greg and Doug of Speakeasy Conversations Miss You, Dear Old Friend by Dan Lippani and Alex Tremblay Modest Mouse Solomon Fox, Speedrun EP Shout out to Annie McGinnis, Co-Owner & Director of Operations at Vine Street Brewing - Kansas City, Mo

Tony's bring his first Late Ass Album Review segment for the 2005 debut album from The Game, The Documentary. Plus, we introduce a new segment called Tasting Notes with Collin Zreet. DFW listeners may be familiar with that name as Zreet was one of the owners of Funky Picnic Brewery & Cafe in Fort Worth.  Additional links from this episode: Thomie Solomon Fox Symbol Brewing Celestial Beerworks Hoppin Fort Worth Beer is Fundamental Show

Happy 2025! Patreon supporter and Certified Cicerone Jeff joins us for this first episode of the new year to discuss four beers from Point Remove Brewing in Morrilton, Arkansas. You'll also hear his top five 2024 album releases. Additional links from this episode: Homebrewing Association remembers President Jimmy Carter Point Remove Brewing Company Peticolas Brewing Company Cicerone Certification Program  Jazzy B's Diner   

It's the first of two 2024 'Best Of' shows for Modern Brews + Beats. On this episode, we're joined by Greg Washington and Doug Zeigler of Speakeasy Conversations Show to discuss brews and begin our countdown of our favorite albums of 2024. The second part of the show will be on Speakeasy Conversations later this month. Be sure to follow Greg and Doug to gain access to the Discord for that show. Shoutout to Rich Bloomfield and Greg Williams of Funkytown Brewery for the opening.  Here are picks 10 through 6 that each guest will discuss on the show. Greg 10. Jon Batiste – Beethoven Blues 9. Bodycount – Merciless 8. Pearl Jam – Dark Matter 7. Sabrina Carpenter – Short and Sweet 6. Black Keys – Ohio Players Doug 10. Nordic banc 9. Remi Wolf – Big Ideas 8. Durand Bernarr – En Route 7. The Dip – Love Direction 6. Elmiene – Anyway I Can Tony 10. Henry Green – Familiarity 9. 21 Savage – American Dream 8. STRFKR – Parallel Realms 7. Tim Allen – Enchante 6. Lewis Ofman – Cristal Medium Blue Jerry 10. Blue Lab Beats – Blue Eclipse 9. Samara Joy – Portrait 8. Jordan Rakei – The Loop 7. Sam Fribush – People Please 6. Common & Pete Rock – The Auditorium Vol. 1   You can also follow our Patreon for exclusive content. Get at us on social on Instagram and X/Twitter.

We're discussing beers from Point Remove Brewing Company and Vector Brewing. Plus, Tony has a segment discussing TLC's second album, now a 30-year old classic. The post Modern Brews + Beats Podcast #209: Crazy Sexy Cool @ 30 appeared first on NTX Beer.

Travis Bailey, Government Affairs Associate with Texas Craft Brewers Guild, joins us for episode 208 of Modern Brews + Beats Podcast. The post Modern Brews + Beats Podcast #208: Travis Bailey appeared first on NTX Beer.

Carlos Esquerra joins us to discuss the future of Lewsiville bar Kegs & Mugs, and his favorite EDM tracks. The post Modern Brews + Beats Podcast #207: Carlos Esquerra appeared first on NTX Beer.

For episode 206, we spoke with Donavan Williams, Operations Manager for Delta Dirt Distillery in Helena, Arkansas. The post Modern Brews + Beats Podcast #206: Donavan Williams / Delta Dirt Distillery appeared first on NTX Beer.

Chicago-based beatmaker/producer CozyCole.g joins us for episode 205. The post Modern Brews + Beats Podcast #205: CozyCole.G appeared first on NTX Beer.

On episode 204, we speak with Anthony Bell, Chief Marketing Officer of Moor's Brewing in Chicago. The post Modern Brews + Beats Podcast #204: Anthony Bell / Moor’s Brewing appeared first on NTX Beer.

Jon Renthrope of Cajun Fire Brewing Company joins us this week on episode 203 of Modern Brews + Beats. The post Modern Brews + Beats Podcast #203: Jon Renthrope | Cajun Fire Brewing Company appeared first on NTX Beer.

Jerry and Tony wrap-up their top 10 albums of 2004 and share information about the upcoming Hip Hops Hooray event in Kansas City, MO. The post Modern Brews + Beats Podcast #202.5: Top Ten of 2004 Pt. 2 appeared first on NTX Beer.

On episode 202, Jerry shares his experience from Barrel & Flow 2024 and Tony shares the first part of a special Top Ten albums of 2004. The post Modern Brews + Beats Podcast #202: Anniversary / Top Ten 2004 Pt. 1 appeared first on NTX Beer.

After a summer hiatus, we're back with a conversation with winemaker and brewer, Stephen Dollar. The post Modern Brews + Beats Podcast #201: Stephen Dollar appeared first on NTX Beer.

For episode #200, some friends of the show came out to celebrate and share bottles. So we call this one Cheers with Friends. The post Modern Brews + Beats Podcast #200: Cheers with Friends appeared first on NTX Beer.

KooTonyD is back with a Late Ass Album Review segment for Illmatic by Nas. Also, we discuss beers from Happy Hippie Brewing Company and Diamond Bear Brewing Company. The post Modern Brews + Beats Podcast #199: Illmatic appeared first on NTX Beer.

Advanced Cicerone Collin Zreet joins us again on Modern Brews and Beats Podcast. The post Modern Brews + Beats Podcast #198: NA Beer with Collin Zreet appeared first on NTX Beer.

We're speaking with brewery owner and former Arkansas Brewers Guild president Tony Guinn. The post Modern Brews + Beats Podcast #197: Tony Guinn of Gravity Brewworks appeared first on NTX Beer.

For episode 196, we're excited to have Craig Stroud II on the show to talk about Ale Max- the movement and the beer. The post Modern Brews + Beats Podcast #196: Ale Max appeared first on NTX Beer.

On episode 195, we discuss all things Texas Craft Brewers Guild with Executive Director Caroline Wallace. The post Modern Brews + Beats Podcast #195: Caroline Wallace appeared first on NTX Beer.

Co-host KooTonyD is back with a "Late Ass Album Review" segment for the 2003 album, Deliverance, by Bubba Sparxxx. The post Modern Brews + Beats Podcast #194: Deliverance appeared first on NTX Beer.

Hip-hop meets classical this week as Philly's Thee Phantom of The Illharmonic Orchestra joins us on episode 193. The post Modern Brews + Beats Podcast #193: Thee Phantom of The Illharmonic Orchestra appeared first on NTX Beer.

On episode 192, we're talking about beer in various spirit / wine barrels with Quinn Reeder, the barrel program manager at Boulevard Brewing in Kansas City, MO. The post Modern Brews + Beats Podcast #192: Quinn Reeder appeared first on NTX Beer.

For episode 191, we're featuring a conversation with Woodie Bonds, Elliot Ivory and Kemet Coleman of Vine Street Brewing in Kansas City, MO. The post Modern Brews + Beats Podcast #191: Vine Street Brewing appeared first on NTX Beer.

A registered nurse, Natalie Thurman decided to take her homebrewing to another level through Trace Brewing's 6-month Vocational Brewing program. The post Modern Brews + Beats Podcast #190: Natalie Thurman appeared first on NTX Beer.

Meet the co-hosts of Brewsing Banter Podcast on episode 189 of Modern Brews + Beats. The post Modern Brews + Beats Podcast #189: Meet The Brewsing Banter Crew appeared first on NTX Beer.

In episode 188, JW discusses beer retail trends with Jim Waskow of Craft Beer Cellar Dallas. Plus, KooTonyD brings a Modern Brews & Beats Top 5 segment of tracks from the year 2014. The post Modern Brews + Beats Podcast #188: Look Back, Look Forward appeared first on NTX Beer.

Brendan Smith, brewer and producer of Hangover Free Reviews with The Brewing Sailor, joins us on episode 187 of Modern Brews and Beats. The post Modern Brews + Beats Podcast #187: Brendan Smith – The Brewing Sailor appeared first on NTX Beer.

For episode #186, KooTonyD shares how Because The Internet by Childish Gambino changed his experience with hip-hop. The post Modern Brews + Beats Podcast #186: Because The Internet appeared first on NTX Beer.

On episode 185, we're speaking with the leadership team of Lifting Lucy, an organization dedicated to supporting BIWOC individuals in the craft beer industry. The post Modern Brews + Beats Podcast #185: Lifting Lucy appeared first on NTX Beer.

A 'Late Ass Album Review' for Seal's third album + discussion about the recent brewery closings in Dallas and Austin, TX The post Modern Brews + Beats Podcast #184: Seal’s Human Being at 25 appeared first on NTX Beer.

Sean Doublet and Stan Hudson of Neutral Ground Brewing Company in Fort Worth, TX, join us for episode 183 of Modern Brews + Beats. The post Modern Brews + Beats Podcast #183: Neutral Ground Brewing Company appeared first on NTX Beer.

For episode 182, Jerry and Tony speak with Tommy Miller. As the head brewer of Rollertown Beerworks in Celina, TX. Miller shares more about Rollertown's move to Frisco that's just weeks away, and the pilsner collab with fan group Rangers.Nation, The 133. The post Modern Brews + Beats Podcast #182: Tommy Miller appeared first on NTX Beer.

For episode 181, co-host Tony interviews Anselmo Anorve a.k.a Slohmoe. Between making tunes, you can find Slohmoe slingin' beers and giving tours at Brooklyn Brewery. Slohmoe shares updates on new music and how he became so passionate about craft beer. The post Modern Brews + Beats Podcast #181: Anselmo a.k.a. Slohmoe appeared first on NTX Beer.

Episode 180 features conversations about professional beer judging with Collin Zreet and house music with Doug Ziegler. The post Modern Brews + Beats Podcast #180: GABF In The House appeared first on NTX Beer.

Tom Ruff and Jason Kissinger of Orange Bike Brewing join us for episode 179 of Modern Brews + Beats Podcast. Based in Portland, Maine, Orange Bike will be a dedicated gluten-free craft beer brewery opening in Fall 2023. The post Modern Brews + Beats Podcast #179: Orange Bike Brewing appeared first on NTX Beer.

Drew Campbell with On Tap DFW joins us on episode #178 of Modern Brews + Beats Podcast. Along with discussing Australian prog rock bands, Drew shares his craft beer journey, fun bottle share stories, and a day in the life at his Arlington, Texas-based beer bar. The post Modern Brews + Beats Podcast #178: Drew Campbell appeared first on NTX Beer.

Episode #177 of Modern Brews + Beats features an interview with Seth Morgan of Denton County Brewing Company in Denton, TX. The post Modern Brews + Beats Podcast #177: Storytime with Seth Morgan appeared first on NTX Beer.

On episode 176, you'll hear Jerry's interview with Stuart and Allyssa Maples of Maple Branch Craft Brewery in Fort Worth. Their beers have won awards in several competitions including Great American Beer Festival and the Texas Craft Brewers Cup. The post Modern Brews + Beats Podcast #176: Maple Branch Craft Brewery appeared first on NTX Beer.

For episode 175, co-host Tony brings a 20th anniversary "Late-Ass Album Review " segment on T.I.'s Trap Muzik. The post Modern Brews + Beats Podcast #175: ‘Trap Muzik’ at 20 appeared first on NTX Beer.

False Idol Brewing founder Dominique Van Audsell joins Jerry and Tony for episode 174 of Modern Brews + Beats Podcast. The post Modern Brews + Beats Podcast #174: False Idol Brewing appeared first on NTX Beer.

Houston-based rapper and Screwed Up Click member Big Pokey passed on June 19. In rememberance, Tony talks about his favorite Top Five Big Pokey tracks. Recorded on Friday, June 30, […] The post Modern Brews + Beats Podcast #173: Thinking about Pokey appeared first on NTX Beer.