Podcasts about bissell brothers

We're about to enter Vacationland Cup SZN! The pod is BACK this week to recap an INSANE night in Portland with our friends from Bissell Brothers, a preview of what's on tap for Saturday's return to Yarmouth & the road ahead to VLC '25! Today's episode is presented by Rugged Roots Trading Post - cultivator of Maine's finest recreational cannabis products! For more information or to find a location near you, visit ruggedrootstradingpost.com!

The Bissell Brothers Bash is THIS FRIDAY! Josh & Randy are back on the podcast this week to preview anything & everything related to Friday's festivities including: - Channing Thomas vs. Donovan Dijak - Ace Romero vs. Dirty Dango - Gabby Forza vs. B3CCA - Zak Patterson vs. Conan Lycan - Swipe Right vs. The High Flying Star Machines - Ella Envy vs. Jada Stone - Alec Price vs. Aiden Aggro - The Bissell Brothers Battle Royal! GA Tickets are still available on LimitlessWrestling.com/tickets

Episode 512 - Noah Bissell, Bissell Brothers (Back in Maine) Happy Monday, Thieves! We're back in Portland, Maine, for one last show with repeat guest, Noah Bissell of Bissell Brothers. Bissell Brothers was conceived in November 2011 by brothers Noah and Peter Bissell, in response to Noah's homebrewing obsession, and Peter's interest and burgeoning experience in entrepreneurship and marketing. The brothers, who grew up in Milo, a small town in Central Maine, had no experience of any kind in commercial brewing or manufacturing, but they saw a hole in the market, both in types of beer, and ways to sell it, that was untapped in Maine, and spent the next two years on a crash course of personal and professional development to bring their ideas to fruition. The brewery sold its first kegs of The Substance Ale at The Thirsty Pig, where both brothers had worked during the company's inception, on December 7th, 2013. Tune in and let us know what you think!***As always, you can email your questions, complaints, whimpers, or whines to us at stealthisbeerpodcast@gmail.com. We read everything we get and we'll try to respond as quickly as we can. If not online, then on air. And THANKS! You can subscribe to STB on iTunes and PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW!!! Co-hosts: Augie Carton & John Holl Producer: Justin Kennedy Engineer: Brian Casse Music: "Abstract Concepts - What Up in the Streets" by Black Ant.

Bissell Brothers presents the 2024 Vacationland Cup Tournament THIS SATURDAY @ The Colisee in Lewiston! Josh & Randy are back on the pod this week to preview the entire event top to bottom including Scotty 2 Hotty vs. Dirty Dango, Donovan Dijak's Limitless return, Davienne's addition to the field + more! You can snag tickets to the biggest Limitless event yet on thecolisee.com or at the box office!

(Intro) Feel Good Friday (5TYNTK) Presidential Debate, Walgreens Closing, Bissell Brothers, Comet, Bronny James (Dirty) The Price Is Right contestants on drugs.  Comedy Central shuts down its website. Hauk Tuah girl is cashing in.  New Music Friday  (Topic) Who would you haunt as a ghost? (Outro) Paul Bunyan and Food Trucks

Episode Title: Deck Season at Birdie's In this episode of "Cocktails with Friends," Bob Cutler sits down with Matt Robinson to talk about their latest venture, Birdies—a new restaurant at the Bangor Municipal Golf Course. They discuss the importance of restaurant collaborations and how they crafted specialized cocktails for Birdies. Main Topics Covered: The inception and vision behind Birdies restaurant. Crafting a cocktail menu tailored for golf enthusiasts. The integration of local craft beer into Birdies beverage program. Strategies for effective customer engagement and service. Key Insights: Culinary Collaboration: Matt and Bob highlight the importance of collaboration in the restaurant industry, discussing how their past experiences have influenced their current practices at Birdies. Beverage Innovation: The episode provides a deep dive into the creation of a specialized cocktail menu that appeals to golfers and introduces a wider audience to innovative drinks. Community and Quality: The discussion underscores the significance of maintaining high-quality offerings and the impact of introducing craft experiences to diverse demographics, proving that location does not limit appreciation for quality. Episode Index [00:00:00] Introduction to Birdies and the new restaurant at Bangor Municipal Golf Course [00:01:00] Bob and Matt's history: From Family Dog to Novio's to Birdies [00:02:20] Matt's journey: Bissell Brothers, opening locations, and food operations [00:03:40] Moving to Portland: Standardizing operations and administrative challenges [00:05:00] Overcoming kitchen limitations and balancing operations at Birdies [00:06:00] Craft beer focus: Integrating a strong beer program at Birdies [00:07:50] Engaging customers: Sharing passion and introducing new products [00:09:00] Cocktail menu innovations: Golf-themed cocktails and simple builds [00:10:50] Signature drinks: Stories behind the “Four FORE” and “Good Good” cocktails [00:12:30] Future plans: Excitement about upcoming programs and commitment to quality [00:16:00] Challenges in food service: Managing expectations and kitchen constraints [00:20:00] Creating a unique dining experience: Combining food and beverage expertise [00:24:00] Marketing strategies: Building a strong social media presence for Birdies [00:28:00] Customer feedback: Adapting menu offerings based on preferences [00:32:00] Conclusion: Looking forward to a successful summer season at Birdies [00:34:00] Outro: Thanking listeners and promoting Birdies' social media and website About The Guest: Matt Robinson, affectionately known as Matty Rowe, Matty Two Sheets, and Matty Poors, is a longtime friend of host Bob Cutler and a seasoned professional in the food and beverage industry. His background includes managing Bissell Brothers Three Rivers in Milo and the Family Dog in Orono, bringing a wealth of knowledge and passion to Birdies.  

After thoroughly enjoying a number of delicious beers from this brewery, I had to connect with Steve Parker, Co-Founder & Head Brewer of Fidens Brewing Company (Albany, NY) We jump into Steve's love of beer and taking the leap from Phys-Ed teacher to professional brewer and business owner. Due to the pandemic, their business plan had to shift from taproom to a to-go model, and that created an unexpected surge in demand. We discuss the challenges of managing the taproom, and expanding at the right time and pace. The demand was so great, so quickly, that customers were sleeping in the parking lot! We discuss inspirations, such as Tree House, Trillium, Bissell Brothers, and Other Half and we also hit on the the evolving trends in the beer industry, including the growing popularity of lower alcohol options and the exploration of new hop varieties. Steve emphasized the significance of finding the right staff and prioritizing quality over quantity, highlighting the impact on sales and customer satisfaction. Lots of great tidbits in this one, enjoy! #fidensbrewing #beermightythings #hazyipa

Cam and Drew continue their chat with Bissell Brothers Brewing co-founder Peter Bissell in the back offices of their Portland taproom. Peters shares his drink recommendations and the attitude that's driven Bissell Brothers to success, as well as Shawn Thornton's love for Bissell Brothers beer, what makes this year's Bruins team special, and buying classic arcade games from former Bruins enforcer Bruce Shoebottom.Plus: the gang sips on Nothing Gold and Swish from Bissell Brothers Brewing.Find Bissell Brothers Brewing at https://bissellbrothers.com/ , on twitter at @BissellBrosBrew, and at Thompson's Point in Portland, ME. Find Peter on Twitter at @pjensenbissell.Cheers!//////////Gambling Problem? Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY),If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisiscounseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (CO/IL/IN/LA/MD/MI/NJ/PA/TN/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visitccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA).21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present inAZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA(select parishes)/MD/MI /NJ/NY/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. VOID IN OH/ONT. Eligibility restrictionsapply. Free bets: Valid 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5bet. $200 issued as free bets that expire 7 days (168 hours) afterbeing awarded. See terms atsportsbook.draftkings.com/basketballlterms. No Sweat: Valid 1 percustomer. NBA same game parlay bets only. Min 3-leg. First bet afteropting-in must lose. Paid as one Free Bet Token based on amount ofinitial losing bet. Max. wagering limits apply. Free Bets expire 7 days(168 hours) after being awarded. Ends at the start of the final NBAgame each day when offered prior to 2/16/23 @ 10PM ET. See termsat sportsbook.draftkings.com/basketballterms

Cam and Drew continue their chat with Bissell Brothers Brewing co-founder Peter Bissell in the back offices of their Portland taproom. Peters shares his drink recommendations and the attitude that's driven Bissell Brothers to success, as well as Shawn Thornton's love for Bissell Brothers beer, what makes this year's Bruins team special, and buying classic arcade games from former Bruins enforcer Bruce Shoebottom. Plus: the gang sips on Nothing Gold and Swish from Bissell Brothers Brewing. Find Bissell Brothers Brewing at https://bissellbrothers.com/ , on twitter at @BissellBrosBrew, and at Thompson's Point in Portland, ME. Find Peter on Twitter at @pjensenbissell. Cheers! ////////// Gambling Problem? Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800- GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (CO/IL/IN/LA/MD/MI/NJ/PA/TN/WV/WY), 1- 800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888- 532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA(select parishes)/MD/MI /NJ/ NY/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. VOID IN OH/ONT. Eligibility restrictions apply. Free bets: Valid 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 bet. $200 issued as free bets that expire 7 days (168 hours) after being awarded. See terms at sportsbook.draftkings.com/basketballlterms. No Sweat: Valid 1 per customer. NBA same game parlay bets only. Min 3-leg. First bet after opting-in must lose. Paid as one Free Bet Token based on amount of initial losing bet. Max. wagering limits apply. Free Bets expire 7 days (168 hours) after being awarded. Ends at the start of the final NBA game each day when offered prior to 2/16/23 @ 10PM ET. See terms at sportsbook.draftkings.com/basketballterms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cam and Drew continue their chat with Bissell Brothers Brewing co-founder Peter Bissell in the back offices of their Portland taproom. Peters shares his drink recommendations and the attitude that's driven Bissell Brothers to success, as well as Shawn Thornton's love for Bissell Brothers beer, what makes this year's Bruins team special, and buying classic arcade games from former Bruins enforcer Bruce Shoebottom. Plus: the gang sips on Nothing Gold and Swish from Bissell Brothers Brewing. Find Bissell Brothers Brewing at https://bissellbrothers.com/ , on twitter at @BissellBrosBrew, and at Thompson's Point in Portland, ME. Find Peter on Twitter at @pjensenbissell. Cheers! ////////// Gambling Problem? Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800- GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (CO/IL/IN/LA/MD/MI/NJ/PA/TN/WV/WY), 1- 800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888- 532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA(select parishes)/MD/MI /NJ/ NY/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. VOID IN OH/ONT. Eligibility restrictions apply. Free bets: Valid 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 bet. $200 issued as free bets that expire 7 days (168 hours) after being awarded. See terms at sportsbook.draftkings.com/basketballlterms. No Sweat: Valid 1 per customer. NBA same game parlay bets only. Min 3-leg. First bet after opting-in must lose. Paid as one Free Bet Token based on amount of initial losing bet. Max. wagering limits apply. Free Bets expire 7 days (168 hours) after being awarded. Ends at the start of the final NBA game each day when offered prior to 2/16/23 @ 10PM ET. See terms at sportsbook.draftkings.com/basketballterms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cam and Drew chat with Bissell Brothers Brewing co-founder Peter Bissell in the back offices of their Portland taproom. Peter shares the story behind Bissell Brothers, what it's like to grow a brewery from the ground up, where brewers look for inspiration, the cooperative relationship between breweries, and Peter's experience tasting beer across Germany.The gang also sips their way through several Bissell brews, including What a Team and Koan, as the Bruins square off against the Montreal Canadiens.Find Bissell Brothers Brewing at https://bissellbrothers.com/ , on twitter at @BissellBrosBrew, and at Thompson's Point in Portland, ME. Find Peter on Twitter at @pjensenbissell.Cheers!//////////Gambling Problem? Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY),If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisiscounseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (CO/IL/IN/LA/MD/MI/NJ/PA/TN/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visitccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA).21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present inAZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA(selectparishes)/MD/MI/NJ/NY/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Void in OH/ONT.Eligibility restrictions apply.$200 in Free Bets: Valid 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5bet. Promo code req. $200 issued as free bets that expire 7 days (168hours) after being awarded. Free bets must be wagered 1x and stakeis not included in any returns or winnings.Stepped up Same Game Parlay: 1 Stepped Up Same Game ParlayToken issued per eligible NFL playoff game after opt-in. Min $1 bet.Max bet limits apply. Min. 3-leg. Each leg min. -300 odds, total bet+100 odds or longer. Profit boosted up to 100% (10+ legs for 100%boost).Promotional offer period ends 2/12/23 at 11:59:59 PM ET.See terms atsportsbook.draftkings.com/footballterms

Cam and Drew chat with Bissell Brothers Brewing co-founder Peter Bissell in the back offices of their Portland taproom. Peter shares the story behind Bissell Brothers, what it's like to grow a brewery from the ground up, where brewers look for inspiration, the cooperative relationship between breweries, and Peter's experience tasting beer across Germany. The gang also sips their way through several Bissell brews, including What a Team and Koan, as the Bruins square off against the Montreal Canadiens. Find Bissell Brothers Brewing at https://bissellbrothers.com/ , on twitter at @BissellBrosBrew, and at Thompson's Point in Portland, ME. Find Peter on Twitter at @pjensenbissell. Cheers! ////////// Gambling Problem? Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800- GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (CO/IL/IN/LA/MD/MI/NJ/PA/TN/WV/WY), 1- 800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888- 532-3500 (VA).21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA(select parishes)/MD/MI/NJ/NY/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Void in OH/ONT. Eligibility restrictions apply. $200 in Free Bets: Valid 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 bet. Promo code req. $200 issued as free bets that expire 7 days (168 hours) after being awarded. Free bets must be wagered 1x and stake is not included in any returns or winnings. Stepped up Same Game Parlay: 1 Stepped Up Same Game Parlay Token issued per eligible NFL playoff game after opt-in. Min $1 bet. Max bet limits apply. Min. 3-leg. Each leg min. -300 odds, total bet +100 odds or longer. Profit boosted up to 100% (10+ legs for 100% boost). Promotional offer period ends 2/12/23 at 11:59:59 PM ET.See terms at sportsbook.draftkings.com/footballterms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cam and Drew chat with Bissell Brothers Brewing co-founder Peter Bissell in the back offices of their Portland taproom. Peter shares the story behind Bissell Brothers, what it's like to grow a brewery from the ground up, where brewers look for inspiration, the cooperative relationship between breweries, and Peter's experience tasting beer across Germany. The gang also sips their way through several Bissell brews, including What a Team and Koan, as the Bruins square off against the Montreal Canadiens. Find Bissell Brothers Brewing at https://bissellbrothers.com/ , on twitter at @BissellBrosBrew, and at Thompson's Point in Portland, ME. Find Peter on Twitter at @pjensenbissell. Cheers! ////////// Gambling Problem? Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800- GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (CO/IL/IN/LA/MD/MI/NJ/PA/TN/WV/WY), 1- 800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888- 532-3500 (VA).21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA(select parishes)/MD/MI/NJ/NY/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Void in OH/ONT. Eligibility restrictions apply. $200 in Free Bets: Valid 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 bet. Promo code req. $200 issued as free bets that expire 7 days (168 hours) after being awarded. Free bets must be wagered 1x and stake is not included in any returns or winnings. Stepped up Same Game Parlay: 1 Stepped Up Same Game Parlay Token issued per eligible NFL playoff game after opt-in. Min $1 bet. Max bet limits apply. Min. 3-leg. Each leg min. -300 odds, total bet +100 odds or longer. Profit boosted up to 100% (10+ legs for 100% boost). Promotional offer period ends 2/12/23 at 11:59:59 PM ET.See terms at sportsbook.draftkings.com/footballterms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we're joined by one of our own — @BissellBrothers Kitchen Chef Dave Rinaldi!We get into the origins of Dave's love for food (

BEERS: Will reviews a beer from Portland, Maine favorite Bissell Brothers, which sparks a long discussion on craft beer supremacy in New England. Has Portland been de-throned as the “craft beer capital” of the Northeast? What makes Rhode Island the top contender for that crown? Can Connecticut or Massachusetts compete? Jake reviews a DC-area favorite, Starr Hill, trying Lost Leaf - a brown ale with maple syrup in honor of the start of November. BUSINESS (22:00): RJ Kaminski was one of the OG's to build the Premier Lacrosse League from ground zero when the Rabil brothers founded it in 2019. RJ joins the show to discuss his origins with the PLL, what he's learned through growing and scaling the PLL's impressions, and the role influencers & investors play in shaping the future of the league. RJ also discusses the early challenges of the league, such as getting athletes on camera and turning them into “celebrities.” BALLS (Presented by Manscaped): Another week in the NFL means another issue of Contenders & Pretenders. A wild allegation starts kicks off the segment. Why did the Bears make the moves they did at the deadline? Are the Bengals destined for the bottom of the standings? How far can the Vikings & Cowboys go? We're proud to present Manscaped as our latest partner! What guy wouldn't want The Right Tools for The Job?! Head over to manscaped.com/house, or use the code HOUSE at checkout for 20% off AND free shipping on your order. Thanks for listening! Remember to hit the follow button on Spotify, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Join the conversation on Twitter and Instagram --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/beersbusinessandballs/support

Coming at us from Wolverine country, we're joined this week by Tommy Kennedy of @HomesBrewery and @DrinkSmooj!We get into Tommy's flex-focused business philosophy; Homes' staunch anti-signage/ pro word-of-mouth (WOM?) approach to marketing; accidentally creating a new beverage category  with Smooj (shout out, Adult Smoothie®); the profound value of fighting, and a whole lot else.Our conversation with keen, intelligent, and all-too-humble beverage baron is available NOW, wherever the finest word WOM podcasts are found.

Chills, tingles, scares, and spooks; We share spoo-ookky stories, rank costumes of years' past, argue over candy etiquette, unite over hatred for horror, and wrap with pumpkin beers.Available NOW for intrepid ears everywhere…LISTEN IF YOU DARE!

We're joined in the studio this week by founder of @CFCWear and friend of the brewery — Kyle Poissonnier!Kyle was selling t-shirts out of a car trunk when Noah was making his first “beer” on the stove. Needless to say, a lot of growing has happened since then, and Kyle opens up on the undeniably long and mistake-laden path that led him - and virtually any “successful dreamer” - to where he is today. We also get into the genesis of Catalyst For Change; it's “Just a Kid From Maine” and other biggest lines; Surviving Black Friday as a Small E-Comm 101; public speaking, and so much else.

A *classic* solo on the books this week! Matty discusses life in the 50k club (and the silent slog to get there; Noah muses on the spiritual successor of his hemp wristwear dreams; the “beer as art” debate is revived in a SHOCKING way; carbo-load on some heartfelt listener mail.; and gear up for a RUDE n' CRUDE interhost show down in the fantasy football realm!

We're joined in the OG studio this week by @BBBThreeRivers' very own — Chef Joe Robbins!With five months of operating Milo's kitchen under his belt, Joe reflects on the nuances of serving top-notch food in a small town, rolling with an incredibly lean crew (he represents 50% of kitchen staff), and finding profit in sourcing locally. We also get into how Joe's Penobscot heritage influences his approach to food, the many virtues of @RezDogsFX, and the truly touching story that got him into the kitchen in the first place.Our entire conversation is available NOW, wherever locally grown podcasts are harvested.

Oxbow CFO (and actor, photographer, and former semi-pro football player) Matt Delamater is with us this week!We compare notes of the role of “finance guy at small brewery” (Matt is more Obi than Darth); discuss the unquantifiable  value of time in beer cost; and shout the virtues of rural breweries.

Noah's back from hop selection; Matty has become a pretzel baker; So much has changed. We get into sensory overload, being selective at selecting, drive-thru coffee (but SEXAY), BBB's ability to flex in Yakima, Shawn Kemp's merch void, vibe-killing drink orders, and finally wind down with some deeply analytical ranking of various pretzie hauses. *The seatbelt sign is now on*Available OVEN FRESH right friggin now, wherever your podcasts are baked. 

With Fall here, the timing couldn't be better to talk apples with Zack Kaiser of @AbsolemCider!Absolem is located in the heart of central Maine on one of the most beautiful properties you'll ever see, making some of the best cider we have ever tasted. Naturally, 90 minutes wasn't close to enough time, but we had an absolute beast of a convo that should serve as a great primer to those also ignorant but interested in the magic apple fermentation. 

We're joined this week by @HeaterAllenBeer head brewer and the brewery's heir apparent, Lisa Allen!We get into Lisa's background in the wine world and the decision to switch beverages and work for her Father's brewery; Heater Allen's approach to making and love for Marzen; the pros and cons of wet hops in a lager brewery; and, naturally, true crime. @Lisa_Loves_Lagers, we loved talking to her, and you're sure to love hearin' it — available NOW, wherever fining-free audio is found!

e're joined this week by one of our very own — @BissellBrothers Head of Distribution Josh Schlesinger!Josh (or Sniff as he's known by nearly anyone with a pulse) was the brewery's second hire back in early 2014, and his tenure has afforded him a very unique perspective on how BBB's beer is best served (full pun intention) outside the brewery walls. 

After what seemed like the longest Summer hiatus evah; we're back behind the mics talking about our two favorite pastimes... Red Sox baseball and Maine craft beer.  In this episode we highlight the year in baseball that was 1987 and we sample three tasty collabs released by our local craft breweries - two by Bissell Brothers and the other by Belleflower Brewing.  Tune in to hear our thoughts on the beer and the goings on down south at Fenway Park.

With anxious minds, busy schedules, and a lot more to talk about, we're keeping it intimate for another week.; *”Just the Two of Us” fades in*

This week, Noah's back from an impromptu trip to New Haven where he learned that mopeds are in fact the only mode of transportation in Hell; Matty scratches his macro economics and mailbag itches with the same stroke and tees up a great question about how a recession could/will/is affecting decisions and philosophy behind the scenes at @BissellBrothers; AND so much more, available for downloadable ear-ticklin' NOW, wherever podcasts are found!️.Music: “Mountain Climb” by @JakeHillInternet .#Mopeds #AntiMoped #Tinkering #NewHaven #MopedRally #RideatYourOwnRisk#Mailbag#Recession #BreweryPlanning #Tribalism #StayGold #TheFutureIsWeird #BreweryEconomics #Homebrewing #BeerPodcast #GrainGang

We're joined this week by the immutable energy of Iker Elorriaga and Ignacio Montenegro of @TrippingAnimalsBrewing!In Maine for @WavyDaysFest, Iker and Iggy — collectively half of the four founders of their brewery — get into the origins of Tripping Animals in their native Venezuela; how the brewery may have ended up in Spain; the hyper-genuine personality and ideals that drive both their brewery and brand; and plenty more picante topics and experiences shared in the entrepreneurial ride.Listen to our entire chock-full-o-good-vibe conversation NOW, available wherever listenable fun is found!.Music: “Mountain Climb” by @JakeHillInternet .#Venezuela #Trippy #FourFamilies #Miami #FloridaBeer #StartBeingYourself #Doral #DoralDaddies #DoralBeer #CanArt #Entrepreneurs @MastLanding #WavyDays #Homebrewing #BeerPodcast #GrainGang

REVIEW and you shall RECEIVE —The undisputed King of Freestyle in Piscataquis County is back! (**Please note, Graining In is not responsible for any shattered jaws or any other issues resulting from the flow contained in this episode**)

Thanks for the patience, but we've got an episode well worth the wait — writer Jamaal Lemon returns to the pod!A lot has happened since we first got to know each other over a year ago, not the least of which is a @BeardFoundation nomination for his three-part @GoodBeerHunting piece, “Tek Cyear uh de Root”. He goes deep on how the idea developed into the artful synthesis of Charleston history, beer, guns, and systemic racism it grew to be. Our conversation was tremendously eye-opening, often difficult, but ultimately lined with hope (always does with Jamaal), and we can thank @SweetGrass3 enough for the honesty, openness, and perspective. Available NOW, wherever primo pods are found!

Goat and Fox talk about their favorite couple's past time: Everything Maine's Craft Beer Scene! We drink and we know things. Maine's Scene: Maine Brewer's Guild Maine Beer Trail Maine Wine Trail Maine Distillers Trail Maine Hard Cider Trail Great Falls Beer Fest (Saturday June 25, 2022) Maine State Parks The mentioned breweries and related stops: Definitive Brewing, Side By Each, Baxter Brewing, High Fidelity, Mast Landing, Bissell Brothers, Odd Alewives, Oxbow Brewing, GreenBee Craft Soda, Ricker Hill Hard Cider You can contact us via email at ginandjuicewithgoatandfox@gmail.com Follow us on IG and FB Goat and Fox (@ginandjuicewithgoatandfox) • Instagram photos and videos Gin and Juice with Goat and Fox | Facebook Fox writes about her experience with non-monogamy on A Sexual Libra – Medium Thanks to R Stevenson Art (@rstevensonart) • Instagram for our fabulous show art. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This week, we're honored to sit down with Matthew Parks, Director of Philanthropy at the Barbara Bush Children's Hospital!Matthew came into our orbit about 7 years ago, when @HesterBissell began exploring ways BBB could give back, leading to the Baby Genius partnership that has raised ~$50k for BBCH since. Matthew discusses the perpetual and limitless task of finding, securing, and maintaining philanthropic funds; balancing positivity and motivation when “you could always raise more”; the myriad ways ANYONE can contribute, and so much more.He certainly took the long road to Maine, but you're not going to find a better heart (or accent) on either side of the Atlantic — our conversation is available in full NOW, wherever you listen!

We're joined by the sharpest shear in beer - Brad Erickson of @CrookedRunFermentation!Brad patiently fields Noah's barrage of questions about his former career as groundskeeper for the Washington @Nationals; we get into Crooked Run's mobile coolship and comically-ideal environment for spontaneous beer on their home turf; learn about the growing influences and actual production of wine at the “fermentory”; and, naturally, analyze Montreal Expos greats. Like Crooked Run's menu, there's something for everyone in this conversation with a man of many talents — available everywhere NOW!

**Queue voice of a Buffer Brother**Onnnn the podcast this week…hailing from LaGrange, ME…a nine-year veteran of the pro wrestling biz at age 25…”The Vince McMahon of Maine”…. RRRRRANDYYYY CARRR-VVVVEERRR of @LIMITLESSWRESTLING!!!*Normal voice returns*Ever since our conversation with @ReelCatchAV at the start of the year, our interest in the new era of pro wrestling has been fully piqued. So, we went straight the top to talk with Randy Carver — who grew up and still lives about 15 miles from @BBBThreeRivers — about creating, running, and developing Limitless Wrestling into one of the hottest and most respected independent wrestling promotions in the country. This conversation was equal parts interesting, funny, and inspiring and was an absolute joy to have. Better yet, YOU can hear NOW, wherever  you pin your podcasts!

This week, Matty has big news to share! We want to hear your engagement stories — but literally ONLY if they're sent in the form of a review; Noah inquires about the upcoming trip to @JWakeFieldBeer and Wakefest; and as always, the hot line is a-blingin' with a particularly strong batch of mailbaggers.Like an audio Big Gulp®, this sweet treat is available in full, everywhere, and NOW!

This week we're joined by the Wizard of the Western Slope — Troy Casey of @CaseyBrewing!Among much else, Troy discusses his industry origins as a tour guide-turned-pilot brewer at @CoorsLight/@ACGoldenBrewingCo; his approach to sustainable blending (and a Saison edition of Battle of the Sexes); membership in the WLFOC (Whole Local Fruit Only Club); and co-flexes with Matty on the golden age of hip-hop production. We had an absolute joy getting to know Troy, and very much hope it's the first of many conversations. Until then, this one is available NOW, no matter what slope you're from!

With WakeFest fast approaching Florida's own Tap 42 joins The Beer Hour this week, with their Corporate Craft Beer Director Lee Hunter taking us through their history and how to make beer popular in a tropical environment. Later, Peter Bissell of Maine's Bissell Brothers Brewing Co. gives us the peak lobster roll and beer combo. He also details the balance between great food and great drinks needed for a successful business.

We're scratching the non-beer itch this week with Garth Clark — fellow @UMaineFarmington grad and current (hehe) Apprentice Electrician!Garth talks about how “Uncle Covid” led to him abruptly switching careers, walks us through the unique tiered hierarchy of the electrical trade, and tells us how power works (very adeptly, to be honest). We also discuss the diminishing efficacy of traditional college degree, explore a real life example of the *12,000 Hour Rule, touch on electrical DIY, and a whole let else.A must listen for both those looking for some go-getter inspiration and fans of laughing, the entire conversation is available NOW, wherever electricity is found! ⚡️

Season 3, Episode 1 of SDM- We Back Baby! Russell Carrington Wilson is no longer a Seattle Seahawk, and we've got thoughts about that, the Rodgers rate, and what this new disturbing trend means for football. In our cups this week is an Imperial Stout from Portland, ME to drown my sorrows (x Bissell Brothers), and an DIPA from North Haven, CT (x Abomination Island). Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast) for all things sports and beer. Find Stats Don't Matter wherever you get your podcasts: Stitcher, Apple, Spotify, and Google.

Reunited once more, Matty talks about losing a few bad rounds to COVID (but getting the decision in the end) and asks about @BissellBrothers upcoming beer dinner; Noah discusses the blending process at @BBBThreeRivers through the lens of the soon-to-be bottled second batch of Spellwork (sinful and gin-ful as ever) and gives some tips for cloning Lux; Politicians are deftly compared to COVID variants. Short story long — available NOW, world-freakin'-wide!.Music: “Mountain Climb” by @JakeHillInternet .#DownwiththeSickness #OmnicronSilentN #Homebrewing #BeerDinner #BeerBlending #Blending #PullingNails #GinBarrel #Saison #BeerPodcast #GrainGang

Noah is left alone and afraid this week, but all's made well with the presence of a true 1-of-1 soul — Paul Arney of Ale Apothecary!Paul's perspective on the industry (and his brewery's reflection of it) is as refreshingly unique as you're going to find. More words won't do the conversation justice, but rest assured there's spruce logs, a tiny and mostly-wooden brewery in a forest, and one hell of an admirably free spirit. Get your wonder on NOW, available where podcasts get got. 

This week, we welcome Margaret Dever to both the podcast and to the BBB team! Margaret was (coincidentally) finishing up the brewing program at Sacred Heart when she applied for and got selected for @BissellBrothers Equity Internship. We deep-dive into her experiences with both, Noah talks about why she was shined too bright to not offer a full-time job, and through the conversation, inadvertently lay out a fantastic blueprint to follow for anyone looking to break into the brewing industry. Inspiring and informative on a variety of levels, you don't want to miss this one — available NOW wherever you get ‘em!.Music: “Mountain Climb” by @JakeHillInternet.@BrewatSHU #WomenInBeer #BeerSchool #BreakingintoBeer #Internship #EquityInternship #DiversityinBeer #BraveNoise #NewHire #Homebrewing #BeerPodcast #GrainGang

A good ol' solo on the docket this week! Matty discusses his recent but brief integration into local snowmobiling culture (and subsequent choice of headwear), Noah talks about his upcoming Philly trip to brew at @ForestandMain, and the mailbag is opened up to discuss brewery financing, Swish Lite®️, and a slew of other juicy topics.Available NOW from all the usual suspects!.Music: “Mountain Climb” by @JakeHillInternet.#Snowmobiling #Snowsleds #MaineWinters #CollaborationBeer #Philly #OpeningaBrewery #BreweryFinance #FloridaBeer #GrainGang #BeerPodcast

In this episode we talk baseball!  More specifically, the Hall of Fame vote.  With the 2022 announcement just a few days away we reveal our personal ballots for this year's MLB Hall of Fame class.  Listen in as we engage in spirited debate over controversial topics such as whether the suspicion or confirmation of performance enhancing drug use should overshadow otherwise outstanding career results; the watering down of the Hall in recent years; and the worthiness of the Designated Hitter position in this museum.  In between thoughts we also partake in tasting a few collaboration beers from the likes of Bissell Brothers, Tilted Barn Brewing, Belleflower and Blaze Brewing.  This was a fun episode for us to record... we hope you enjoy this entry as much as we!

Today's podcast was inspired by a single tweet, or more accurately a reply to tweet, from Bissell Brothers cofounder Pete Bissell. It came in response to a post about a new Good Beer Hunting article entitled Making it to a Million — How Allagash Helped Grow Maine's Grain Economy. It was a story about the remarkable fortunes of a handful of grain farmers and maltsters in Maine, who have benefitted from Allagash's drive to include more local grains in their beer. It's a wonderful example of a brewery doing something not because it's easy, but because it's right – something the myth of craft was built on. But as the article made clear, Allagash were not the only Maine brewery pursuing the strategy. Bissell Brothers were also name checked, and Pete's brother Noah actually quoted. Still, Pete wanted to make it clear that local grain wasn't little aside for the brewery, or some kind of corporate responsibility box ticked. It was a passion of theirs, and their contribution to Maine grain's rise is perhaps as big as Allagash's. That fact, coupled with Pete's little moment of Twitter defiance, gets to the heart of Bissell Brothers. On the surface they seem like another haze-focused brewery – complete with a world-famous double IPA, a killer brand identity and lines around the block every other weekend. While that's all a source of pride to Pete and Noah, it's only the start of the Bissell story – something the brewery struggles get across. In this podcast I sit down with Pete and Noah to talk about the brilliant fact that their flagship beer, Substance, is 97% Maine grain, but more so about everything that surrounds that choice – the positives such as the impact on sustainability and local business, but also the negatives such as higher costs and accepting the fact that many customers simply won't know or care. We reflect on the beer industry as a whole in the light of COVID and widespread condemnation of its working culture, and consider how marketing has become so reductive that doing the wrong thing is getting easier, while explaining how you do the right thing is only getting harder.

MANSCAPED: We're proud to present Manscaped as our newest partner! What guy wouldn't want The Right Tools for The Job?! Head over to manscaped.com/house, or use the code HOUSE at checkout for 20% off AND free shipping on your order. Just in time for Christmas, too! BEERS: It's always a good time when Bissell Brothers enters the chat, and this week Will takes a stab at reviewing this titan of beer in Maine. Jake reviews a “fruited pancake” brown ale from Reverie Brewing Company in Newtown, Connecticut. Both beers this week should be on your list. BUSINESS: Jack Dorsey has been running Twitter since its inception in 2006, but announced to the world that he will be stepping down from his post as the CEO & Chairman effective this upcoming May. Is this good for Twitter, or did Dorsey take the fall for others that are spearheading the censorship there? Black Friday has come and gone, and the numbers are in - sales are 48% higher than last year, but 28% down from 2019 levels. Will Black Friday ever be the same? BALLS: Ed Cooley had humble beginnings when he grew up on the south side of Providence - but years later, he returned to his hometown to become the head coach of the Providence Friars and establish a legacy of his own. Coach Cooley joins the show (33:22) to discuss his upbringing in the Creative Capital, his academic and athletic success at Stonehill, and his learnings from teaching high school history in Bridgewater. Cooley takes us through his early lessons as a head coach in Fairfield, building a program at Providence, recruiting, weight loss, and good eats around the 401. Thanks for listening! Remember to hit the follow button on Spotify, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Join the conversation on Twitter and Instagram. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/beersbusinessandballs/support

Taking a much needed breather to put the finishing touches on the *new* Portland studio, preparing for a Murder's Row of upcoming guests, and to be completely honest, do a lot of lawn work (not sexy, but valid nonetheless). In the stead of the normal fresh-fresh, we're revisiting an extremely enjoyable conversation that occurred back in February with farmer, father, brewer, and notably, Exeter's chief Seinfeldophile -- Matt Richardson of Tilted Barn. This is one we internally reference to this date as the archetype of how we strive to have these conversations go. Enjoy it, whether you missed it the first time or simply revisit it as much we we do................... ........................ ................Music: "Mountain Climb" by Jake Hill

We drink Swishium, Double IPA, 8.5% abv. This is Bissell Brother Brewing's recipe of Swish, but brewed by Trillium Brewing.  4:15 - Aroma and Appearance. 6:25 - Overrated/Underrated: Hard Cider | TikTok | Freckles | Country Line Dancing. 18:22 - How The NCAA Rule Changes Relate to the "Free Britney" Movement. 29:12 - Olympian, Allyson Felix, Fights Back Against Nike's Maternity Policies, and Starts Her Own Brand, Saysh. - The Instagram Photo of Allyson Felix. 35:36 - Overall Impression.

Sponsored by the brewery itself, Kevin Broydrick from Bissell Brothers supplied five tasty beers for this showcase. Not just drinking the beer, Carlin and Rebecca give the brewery history and tell of their experiences from their recent visit to the Thompsons Point location. Carlin’s favorite – Nothing Gold Double NEIPA Rebecca’s favorite – The Substance […]