The Wort with Mike Pete and Steve

New season new guests! Will and John from Cow Harbor Brewing Co stop by to talk about their newest brewery adventures. One of the newest breweries to hit the market, Cow Harbor is bringing the fire to Northport, NY. Listen as the fellas share their story and break down their beers and ambitions as the throw themselves head first into the craft beer market.

Mike and Steve host the fellas from Coastal Brew Works from the great state of NJ..or so we thought. Matt and John hang virtually and talk about starting a new brewery in NJ and all the red tape associated. From IPAs to Abby Ales, these guys have some excellent experience in home-brewing, beer judging and diving with sharks!??! The brews speak for themselves, so listen in and hear how the newest brewery in NJ is gonna come out swinging.

Mike Pete and Steve hang LIVE at the 2023 Blue Point Cask fest to check what Long Island breweries and beyond are cooking up! South Shore, Lithology, Spider Bite, Ghost, Barrage, Bucket Brigade and the LIBME home-brew clubs sit and chat about their best memories from this annual festival now in its 20th year! Great brews and lots of laughs with all of your favorites!

Mike and Steve travel to Blue Point to do a live show at the Brew Pub! Owner Mark and Brewer Jim talk about the upcoming Cask Fest held at the brewery. Hear about the history of Blue Point and how they currently operate their spectacular facility! Join us, and hundreds of cask fans, on Nov 4th for a showcase of craft wizardry. Tickets available on the Blue Point website. See you at Cask Fest!

Mike and Pete are live with the fine folks of Greenport Harbor Brewing Co. Greg and Catie come through and share their stories, hardships and ambitions. Listen as they take us through the history, progress and innovation over the last 15 years of being one of Long Island's landmark breweries. Hint..hint the latest farmhouse series is gonna blow you away! Like and follow the Instagram for the latest show schedule and guests line up!

Mike and Steve are back! The fellas are back in action with members the Long Island Brewers Guild. Manny from Lithology, Larry from Spider Bite and Ken from Secatogue drop by for some drink hangs. Listen as the fellas talk about the Hidden Treasure hunt that is taking place at over 40 LI breweries. Find out about he guild and how they are supporting the craft beer scene on LI. Catch up on what's been happening over the last few weeks and what is set to take place this coming fall! Episodes dropping every other week. Full video up on the Wort YouTube page!

Mike and Steve sit and hang with the fellas from Two Havens Brewing. One of the newest brewery to distribute, they have been cooking up some fantastic liquid. Contracting out of Ubergeek, these neighborhood dads are bringing their home brewing experience to the Long Island market! List as the discuss their love for brewing, beers and of course..food! Be on the lookout for these at a distro near you!

Mike Pete and Steve welcome in JC from Trillium Brewing Co located in Massachusetts. JC talks about the early days of brewing, establishing an empire and risking it all to do what he loves. He speaks about the history and how the expansion of the brand has taken over the Boston area. How did he get those IPAs to be so hazy? Listen and find out! Charlie from 1940s hops on and brings his Civil War brewing experience to the conversation. Join us every other Monday for the newest live shows.

Mike and Steve host Chris, co-founder of Beer Tree Brew in Binghampton NY. Chris tells the story of how it all got started, from a farm in southern NY to multiple brewery locations across the region. Chris breaks down all of the labels and brews coming out of their factory and the exciting ventures to come. Shows air live every other Monday. Check out our Instagram for more information.

Mike and Steve hang with some buddies! Sal from 18th Ward Brewing and Paul from Ghost Brewing visit the studio to talk beers, renovations, collaborations and future plans. Learn about 18th Ward's growing popularity and the brews that paved the way. The guys talk about their Black Cold IPA collaboration and about what happens behind the scenes of a collaboration brew day. Learn about the journey Sal took to become 18th Ward's head brewer.

What at night! Mike Pete and Steve welcome in Ben from The Test Brewery. This gypsy brewery has been teaming up with powerhouses Root and Branch and Hudson Valley Brewing to create unique brews in hopes of conquering the unknown! Listen as Ben shares his knowledge and experience about starting this type of venture, what it takes to establish relationships in the industry and how his awesome brews came together. Join us every other Monday live on the Govs Comedy Club Youtube and Facebook channel. @the_wort_a_podcast for new show announcements and giveaways!

Mike and Steve host this party! The fellas from Somerset Brewing, Manny, Tom and Jack, swing by to talk about their epic journey from balcony brewing to full operation taproom and brew house. Learn how Manny balances being a doctor and a small business owner, how Tom convinced Manny to take him on staff and how Jack uses his marketing skills to help build the business. Great fun and good brews!

The gang is all here..but our guest is remote. Greg from Source Farmhouse Brewery beams into the studio and joins the fellas for some fun hangs. Greg talks about The Source's origin story, the vast styles of brews they produce and what has been at the heart of all of their success. Listen in to hear the stories and enjoy he immense amount of brewing information shared in the show. Join The Wort every other week for new shows live on Facebook and YouTube.

Mike and Steve hang with Pete of Twin Fork Beer Co. The fellas discuss the process of building a brand, building a brewery from scratch all while creating consistent quality brews. Pete talks about the hurdles Twin Fork had to overcome and keep the business thriving in a post-covid era. Listen in as they laugh, joke and get nostalgic about Long Island brewing history. New shows every other Monday!

Back for season 6! Mike and Steve head to Destination Unknown Beer Co for a LIVE brew day! Check out the fellas work hard as they prepare and brew the newest collaboration with our very own Steve and Barrage Brewing! From the mill in to the hop drop, Chris and crew hang and talk about the newest location in Warwick NY and shoot the shit while hard at work.

Mike and Steve are back in studio for the last studio session of the 2022 show season. The fellas welcome in Joe and Ashley of Jamesport Farm Brewery. This family owned farm made huge changes five years ago shifting from a focus in the agriculture market to utilizing their farm for brewing. The barley and hops all are grown on site and served up to the seasonal and local patrons that call Jamesport home. Listen as they talk about this transformation and how they established themselves as the premier farm brewery on the east end of Long Island

Mike Pete and Steve are in studio hanging with Rory from Kidd Squid Brewing Co in Sag Harbor NY. Taking over a former LIRR freight station, Rory and his wife are making a name for themselves on the South Fork of Long Island. Listen in as he speaks about the journey from home brewer to professional, what he had to do to finally open and what you can expect flowing from the taps. Awesome guest with lots of great information and plenty of laughs!

Mike and Steve have a party! LIVE from the Blue Point Cask Ale Fest held at Blue Point Brewing in Patchogue, NY. The fellas hang with some old and new faces to enjoy this unique and massive festival. Each of the participating breweries mixed up something special for this festival, highlighting their talent and pushing the boundaries of what craft beer is. Listen on all major platforms and be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for great video content!

The fellas make their way to Garvies Point Brewery and Restaurant in Glen Cove. Live from the brand new space, Mark and Ben talk about the journey opening a second location with more to offer! Boat slips, outdoor space, food and brand new brew house, Garvies has leveled up to the big time and hope to take the craft beer scene by storm on Long Island.

Mike and Steve welcome in some new friends from NC! Riverbend Malt House celebrates their 10th anniversary. Brent from Riverbend talks about the malt, processes and final product shipping across the US. Emily from Rad Craft shares her journey into craft beer and how Rad helps connect farmers, maltsters and breweries to create radical ideas. Vincent from DSSOLVR shares how he is using Riverbend malt in 100% of his brews as well as shares his experiences in the brewhouse. Charlie from 1940s weighs in on his malt experience while Producer Tom continues to learn more and more about craft beer.

Mike Pete and Steve welcome in Brendan and David from Take Two Brewery, opening in Bayshore this fall. The fellas talk about their journey through the home brewing community and the leap to an official brick and mortar. They breakdown their initial brews and what they have coming up on the new system. Producer Thomas sits in and Steve "live from the Mets dugout" calls in with his three question segment.

Mike and Steve welcome in Gary from Synergy Brew Project, a collaborative arm of Riverhead's Ubergeek Brewing. We hear from Rob of Ubergeek about how this new business model is creating new avenues for non-brewing businesses. This opportunity allows them to create a custom brews under the guidance and licensing of Rob and his decade of experience. Our buddy Robbie, from Superstar beverage, talks about how he provides an approachable experience for customers of craft and those who are looking to get into it but don't know where to start. They speak about how craft beer is evolving and this is a new step in the industry.

Hailing from St. Albans, Vermont 14th Star Brewing Co is a veteran built brewery crafting some of the best liquids. Prescott, Director of Brewing Operations joins the show remotely and tells all about the brewery's journey, mission and brews. Their mission is to craft amazing beers and give back to local organizations and charities. Listen as Prescott breaks down the styles, the processes and gives his take on what brewing is all about. 14th Star is distributed to NY and PA and is also available through the TapRM app.

Mike and Steve wrap up their weekend in AC, NJ at the AC Beerfest 2022. The guys hang with some great breweries Monclair, Bucket Brigade, Coastal, Fort Nonsense and Cypress Brewery. Great conversations, journeys and beers. Music and liquid flowing all day...listen as the guys breakdown the brews being served and stories these fine folks tell.

Mike and Steve take the show on the road as they head down to the annual AC Beerfest. The fellas talk and drink with some great folks from Brewery Strong, South Jersey Beer Scene Podcast, Barrier Brewing, Ship Botton Brewery, Czig Meister Brewery and Axe and Arrow Brewing. New Jersey has a very strong craft beer scene. Listen as the guys breakdown some of the best beers. Hear about the back stories from the brewers that make up the NJ beer culture.

LIVE show at Burgerology beerfest! The guys hit the road for a local brew tour with some of the best names in the NY market! Interviews with 27A, Noble Savage, Lost Farmer, Nightmare, Long Ireland, Keg and Lantern, Barrier, WA Meadwerks and more! Check out all the updates, new plans and brews that these folks are cooking up! First stop on the 2022 road tour and many more to come.

MPS are in studio with Lithology Brewing Co. and tenant brewers Jones Beach Brewing Co. Manny, Chris and Randy talk about the dynamics of tenant brewing, contract brewing and starting up a brewery post-pandemic. Manny steers the ship through Lithology's current line up and how the brewery got started. Several phone calls came in asking questions to the guest in hopes of winning tickets to this year's AC Beerfest! Too many laughs to count..strap in!

MPs is back at it again with another great lineup. Justin, Billy and Jon from 7Locks Brewing join the show via remote. Celebrating their 6th anniversary, this brewery from Rockville, MD is generating some great beers - from sours to IPAs, scotch ales to porters and everything in-between. The Lady Brewsters have released their third annual brew to support women in the craft beer industry on Long Island. They partnered up with Sarah from Safer Bars LI to help reduce domestic violence and bring safer environments for all patrons of breweries, bars and restaurants.

Mike and Pete welcome Will from Twin Lights Brewing in NJ on the program. Will talks about his journey from home-brewer to gypsy brewer and on to an eventual brick and mortar brewery. In studio, Ryan and Melissa from 27A Brewing Co join the conversation and talk about the last 3 years they have worked to create a great community brewery, how the local consumers have embraced them and what the future of the brewery will be. So many great beers were enjoyed by both of these breweries, showcasing their passion for the industry.

Mike Pete and Steve welcome in John from Stay Green Brewing. This is the newest brewery to hit the Long Island Craft Beer scene. John talks about his time at Malt Man canning, as a home-brewer and how he started his newest venture in brewing his own line up of delicious beers. Mark and Ryan from Hopsscotch Bottle Shop swing by to talk about their latest social media craze and how the show has evolved over the last few years. Nicky Nucks hangs in studio and Joe from WA Meadwerks phones in to talk about John's crispy ale!

Mike Pete and Steve welcome the guys over at Bucket Brigade Brewing Co. from Cape May Court House NJ. on the program. The fellas get a virtual tour of the brewery, discuss the state's brewing legislation, discover how the brewery honors their fellow first responders talks about the brew house and the fine liquids they are producing. Charlie from 1940's Brewing Co. hangs as the crew breaks down Hopsscotch's 2022 Brewery Bracketology as the second round voting is set to begin. Shelia from Long Ireland Beer Co. calls in with her predictions and discusses what it takes to win.

Mike Pete and Steve virtually welcome in Gunnar and Lindsay from Springs Brewery in East Hampton, NY, LI. These contract brewers have made their name in the craft beer industry by producing great lagers and IPAs. Hear about the current brewing process and learn about the future plans for a brewery of their own. Lots of great information for those who just starting their journey of owning a brewery.

MPS are in studio with Mike from Circa Brewing Co in downtown Brooklyn. This brewery, established in 2017, has been producing remarkable liquid since Mike has joined the crew over a year ago. Mike talks about his journey through MD and DC breweries to eventually bring all his experience to Circa. Mike explains why he has been focused on bringing beer flavored beer to BK and how his brews absorb classic styles with modern twists. BEERMKR and Fizzics make their studio debut!

Welcome friends its 2022! The boys kick off season 5 with a bit of a bottle share with pals Mike from American Beauty Bar and Grill and Rob from @Robbiepandasdankbeerreviews on Instagram. The guys discuss the current craft beer industry happenings, reminisce about drunken nights and bask in the glory of some great local craft beers and beyond. Warning: there is probably more laughing than talking..Steve what's buried in the backyard?

Mike Pete and Steve cap off season 4 with a LIVE show at South Shore Craft Brewery in Oceanside NY. Huey, Nick and Pete talk about their journey. From home brewing to business owners during a pandemic, the guys have been through battles and have made it as exceptional creators of delicious liquids. They tell their tales of nightmare delays and shutdowns, deliveries and drive thru experiences, but never lost hope in their dream.

Back at it! Mike Pete and Steve welcome Greg from Great South Bay Brewery. This Bayshore mega star has been brewing on Long Island for over a decade and has been extending their reach beyond what they every dreamed. Their new venture into the hard seltzer world..not theirs..has led to huge national brewing contracts in addition to the 19 breweries who currently contract at GSB. MPS talk about the history of GSB, what it has meant to the craft beer scene on LI and what the future has in store for the brewery.

MPS are back at it again...literally. The show that was lost is now found and brings you some great beer from the Warbler Brewery in Delmar NY. Chris beams in via Zoom and talks with the boys about the brewery as it approaches its one year anniversary. Chris drops some great knowledge about his hop process and how he squeezes all of the favors into his amazing liquids. Paul from Ghost calls in and talks about the upcoming collaboration with Barrage.

MPS are LIVE at the Blue Point Cask Fest 2021 with some of NY best breweries. The boys speak to Mark Burford, co-founder of Blue Point Brewery and hear some amazing war stories and a bit of how the brewery got to where it is today. Paul from Ghost, Larry from Spider Bite swing through to kick it off. Unfortunately the gas generator kicks and they didn't get all the interviews they wanted...but have no fear..season 5 will bring many of the stories to you! Our very own Steve talks about a little surprise he was greeted with. How his now closed brewery somehow ended up pouring some timeless favorites at the festival!

Mike Pete and Steve party hard with Mark, Ben and Kevin from Garvies Point Craft Brewery in Glen Cove NY. The guys drop some massive news about the brewery and its future on the north shore of Long Island. Beer recipes, brewing styles and business models were discussed. From collaborations and relationships to colleagues and coworkers, these guys have journeyed long and far to reach the success they have found. John from Dubco joins the party and talks about his new collab with host Steve. Too many laughs to count and don't forget to rub that rabbit's foot for good luck!

Mike Pete and Steve are at it again..drinking. This time with Kevin from Sand City Brewing Co in Northport NY and Lindenhurst NY. The guys discuss brewing styles, brew houses and the journey Sand City has taken to become the premier brewery on Long Island and beyond. Joe Abruzzo of WA Meadwerks in Lindenhurst calls in to talk about how Lindenhurst has grown and how welcomed Sand City has been to the residents of this up and coming village.

MPS is joined by Luke and Brenden from Bright Eye Beer Co. The guys tell us all about the history of the brewery, the name and how they came to setup shop in Long Beach LI, NY. They explore the many styles they offer, the recipes and the equipment they are slaying! Lots of great phone calls from our listeners, including our buddy Dan from Long Beach Brewing Co. Lots of laughs and great beers.

Mike Pete and Steve hit the road and head to Moriches Field Brewing Co on LI New York. The guys hang with Rich and John of MFBC and talk community, history and beer. They dive into the brew house and explore the process, break down styles and recipes and speak about what the future will hold for this new brewery. Good beer and loads of fun for all! Join in on this simulcast release, streaming video on GovsRadio.com and on YouTube LIVE. Both podcast and video airing on Aug 9th at 8PM est.

Mike Pete and Steve host a Valentines Special for the 90 Second Beer Review virtual beer fest. Joe from WA Meadwerks comes by and Kris Savage from Basic Girl Brew Review is beamed into the studio for a special Valentine's Day drinking game. Watch full video on our YouTube channel for a nice visual of the hilarity that ensues.

Mike Pete and Steve speak with Alek, head brewer of Barley Creek Brewing Co. The guys discuss the brewery space, brew house, surrounding areas, tourism, Pa regulations and what Pennsylvania has to offer through the surrounding communities. Alek breaks down the beer styles they offer such as the black lager, brown and the American IPA they offer. Check out the video on the YouTube Channel. Call in to all our studio shows at 516.465.3990. Visit Barley Creek next time you head to the Poconos!

Mike Pete and Steve are BACK in studio! They welcome in John and Brad from Lost Farmer Brewing Co, the latest brewery to open on Long Island. They are joined by OG brewer Charlie from 1940's brewery. The guys discuss what it was like to open a brewery during a global pandemic, the brew house and all the tasty beers the are creating. Charlie talks about the upgrades to his system and what the future will hold for both breweries. Good to be back. Go to GovsRadio.com for full audio and video.

Mike Pete and Steve survive sessions 2 & 3 of the AC Beerfest at Bader Field in Atlantic City NJ. The fellas talk with Hidden Sands, Bolero Snort, Alternate Ending Beer Co, Jughandle, Fort Nonsense, Tuckahoe and many more! There are so many great breweries that NJ has to offer! Thank you to AC Beerfest and The Hoppedup Netowrk for making this possible and look for the next one in 2022!

Mike Pete and Steve visit AC Beerfest LIVE at Bader Field in Atlantic City NJ. The boys take on session one and speak to several NJ breweries including Forgotten Boardwalk, Toms River, Cypress, Six Point and Victory Brewing. Stay to the end as the gang also gets to speak with Kelsey Grammar about Faith American Brewing Co. This is part I of the 2021 AC Beer and Music Festival held on June 4&5

MPS welcomes in Oozlefinch Beers + Blending. Russ and Rachel talk about the history of the base, the acquisition of the space the beers and barrel program aimed at bring the bus sour recipes to the industry. May 22nd is their Friends with Benefits Sourfest happening both physically and virtually bringing some of the best sour breweries in the nation to the event! They talk about the area's long impact on American history, the haunted buildings that occupy the land and how an exploding beer only means a step in the right direction.

MPS brings you a killer show starring Zane Lamprey and the boys at Peconic County Brewing in Riverhead NY. Zane talks about his upcoming comedy brewery tour across the US and discloses some great stories and samples of the content you will hear on the tour! Jeff and James bring us through the long journey, through Covid, of opening the brewery, nailing the beer recipes and exactly what the brewery has to offer the craft scene. Check out the Video on our YouTube channel and always on GovsRadio.com

MPS welcome in Aaron from BEERMKR, the newest sponsor to the radio program. Aaron recalls the long process of creating this intelligent, all grain, WiFi enabled home brewing system. Michele, Sheila and Katie from the Lady Brewsters share the latest release of their collaboration brew and talk about how this venture has helped empower women in the brewing industry and cultivate the relationships of all of the participating North Fork breweries. Use code THEWORT for 10% your BEERMKR today!

Biggest Show Yet! Mike Pete and Steve welcome member of the BIG 3 TriClub Long Island Homebrewers Associations LIBME(Long Island Beer and Malt Enthusiasts), Homebrews and Handgernades and B.E.E.R.(Brewer's East End Revival). Listen in as we explore the history of each club, how they operate and use their networking to feed LI's growing brewing community. We sample many of the beers recently released and talk about some of the trade secrets of homebrewing.