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In 2010, Jimmy sat down to record the very first episode of Beer Sessions Radio. 750 episodes later, he returns to the Bushwick restaurant where he made most of his shows. Friends from the neighborhood and beyond, many who've been involved since the beginning, gather around the table to taste, talk, and soak in the vibe. Belgian beer, skateboarding, fresh local sake, and why small batch spirits are always worth it, are just part of this special conversation. It's an all-star celebration this week in the back room at Roberta's! Check out the guest list: Alex Corporan, longtime NYC skateboard and style icon, co-producer of ‘Empire Skate' which premiers in June at the Tribeca Film Festival Shinobu Kato of Kato Sake Works brewery and taproom Kaori Eda, a sake enthusiast Belgian beer experts James Tai of Duvel Moortgat and B.R. Rolya, import rep and #1 guest of all time here on Beer Sessions Radio! We drink McChouffe Belgian Scotch style ale. Leonardo Comercio and Gabriel G Velázquez Zazueta, reps of indie spirits importer PM Spirits, based in Bushwick Jimmy Carbone, host of Beer Sessions Radio

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

Today's BSR is a true session. Jimmy has arranged a soirée at Roberta's to celebrate local beer bars, craft brews, and traditional German styles: Weissbier, Rauchbier, Pilsner… Attending the evening's affair are a host of beer bar guests and various experts: some familiar, some fresh, and from all around the globe.Miguel Rivas AKA The Beer Trekker is back with his friend Beinat Gutierrez all the way from the Basque Country; Zack Mack, owner of ABC Beer Co, is also back in the studio for the first time in years; Paul and Anthony Ramirez are here representing The Bronx Beer Hall, who are celebrating their 11th year anniversary; none other than James Tai, THE illustrious BeerAcolyte consultant, is here; Gregg Zaccardi, founder and brewer at Ramstein Beer shows up with a crate of brews for everyone; and Agus Blanco of Lúpulo Digital pops in to add her expert perspective!Tonight's a party! Grab your favorite local brew and tune in! Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Beer Sessions Radio by becoming a member!Beer Sessions Radio is Powered by Simplecast.

We are live from the mothership for episode 700 of BSR! It's fitting to be in the place where it all started, Roberta's Pizza, to bring you this jam packed episode of great food and beer pairings for our 700th Beer Session. Experience tantalizing tastings live with Jimmy and friends as they chow down and pour up, straight from the HRN studio in Bushwick.Here to join the celebration are two Master Cicerones and a familiar Beer Acolyte who have carved out their own spaces in the beer world aristocracy: BSR veteran James Tai, of Beeracolyte; Shane McNamara, Master Cicerone, global beer traveler, writer, and judge; and BSR newcomer Max Finnance, an esteemed mentor and educator in the beer space and Master Cicerone.Please raise a glass as we toast to the next 700 episodes of BSR! Cheers! Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Beer Sessions Radio by becoming a member!Beer Sessions Radio is Powered by Simplecast.

Jimmy is kicking off 2024, the 15th year of BSR, from Roberta's with a heavy hitting crew! In the hot seats tonight are Brandon Hoy, co-founder and owner of Roberta's; James Tai, principal of Beer Acolyte Consulting and Gun Hill Publick House; Mike Amidei director of operations at Roberta's; and Jaime Ojeda, Restaurateur and Brew Pub operator from Chile.What's hot in New York this year? Roberta's has been a melting pot and genesis point for food and drink culture since the restaurant opened in 2008, and that is still the case in 2024. Get the lowdown on what's going to be buzzing in your cup or on your plate this year by taking a look at the history and trajectory of this special eatery.Grab a glass of “Temperance” Dark Mild Ale from New York's own Wild East Brewing Co. and tune into this preview of what's good in 2024!Photo Courtesy of Armen Spendjian.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Beer Sessions Radio by becoming a member!Beer Sessions Radio is Powered by Simplecast.

Joel Shelton is back to take Jimmy and his merry gang on another ICB Tour! Joining the party this week is BR Rolya, BSR MVP and Joel's partner in crime on Inner Circle Beer Tours; Bob Weyersberg of Transmitter Brewing and ICB co-conspirator; James Tai, advanced cicerone of Beer Acolyte and Gun Hill Publick House, and aspiring attendee of ICB; Pete Lengyel-Fushimi, brewer at Rockaway Brewing Company and ICB special guest; Robin Fowler of Wild East Brewing, Certified LUKR Tapster, and recent Franconia tour participant; and the tour guide himself, Joel Shelton. Some of Jimmy's favorite beer experts, personalities, importers, brewers, and pourers are here today to talk about, in no particular order: Traditional beer styles, inspirational and historical locations in beer, motorcycle rendezvous, European shenanigans, and more. Who takes the beer crown? Franconia or Czechia? Hop on Pete's motorcycle, press play, and find out where the tour will take YOU! Photos Courtesy of Peter Lengyel-Fushimi.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Beer Sessions Radio by becoming a member!Beer Sessions Radio is Powered by Simplecast.

Join Jimmy LIVE from Industry City with beer acolyte James Tai, an advanced cicerone and national BJCP beer judge, and Shane McNamara, a master cicerone and Global Director for Beer Passion & Beyond Beer Innovation at AB InBev. Explore the world of beer as a career, while reflecting on Memorial Day and reminiscing about this year's Rib King competition. Tune in now to BSR for an engaging discussion packed with insights from industry experts and mouth watering inspiration. Cheers to the art of beer, memorable traditions, and exciting career possibilities!Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Beer Sessions Radio by becoming a member!Beer Sessions Radio is Powered by Simplecast.

Welcome back to BSR! Jimmy is hitting the ground running with season 14, on location at the ‘drinks capital of Brooklyn' - Industry City. Jimmy hangs out with a group of drinks producers, including Josh Morton of Barrow's Intense Ginger liqueur; James Tai, advanced cicerone; Dave Lopez of Gun Hill Brewing Co and Gun Hill Publick House; and Alex Clark and Amy Grindeland of Fort Hamilton Distillery.Why is Industry City the drinks capital of Brooklyn? Learn the history of this special spot, including “distillery row”, with its wide range of drink producers, and how it gets better every week! Want to warm up your Winter? Grab some Intense Ginger Liqueur, a pint of Gun Hill's Brewing Rise Up Rye, or a glass of Fort Hamilton's Single Barrel Rye. Can't go wrong with any of them!Get cozy, grab some headphones, and join the conversation with BSR! Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Beer Sessions Radio by becoming a member!Beer Sessions Radio is Powered by Simplecast.

This week on Beer Sessions Radio, we return to our live studio at Roberta's Pizza upon our guest's special request. Jimmy sits down uncomfortably before he welcomes Em Sauter, the author of ‘Hooray for Craft Beer!,' and James Tai, a ‘random guy sitting at the bar' who is helping local bars and restaurants improve their service. The episode kicks off with Em's and James's background in the beer world and their experience with the Cicerone Certification program. Em also shares her cartooning background with an MFA from the Center for Cartoon Studies, along with her first beer job selling cigarettes and Budweisers to cement factory workers while dusting the Belgian beers that no one ever bought. Jimmy props them to give away their ‘legend' Master Cicerones, but will he reveal his?We'll then dive deeper into the content of Em's book, ‘Hooray for Craft Beer!,' as well as her illustration and research on Pints and Panels, a website providing materials for levels 1 and 2 of the Cicerone certificate. Em tells Jimmy more about the history and the importance of beer in our world, as it has inspired so many technological developments. Finally, the gang talks more about Fox Farm Brewery where Em works part-time, while tasting their Altra Volta Three-Year Blend paired with Roberta's Beesting and Beastmaster.See more of Em's illustration on her Instagram and read her rants about the Red Sox on her Twitter! Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Beer Sessions Radio by becoming a member!Beer Sessions Radio is Powered by Simplecast.

James Tai didn't notice his son's ADHD symptoms in preschool. But teachers did. They approached James and his then wife, which led to his son getting diagnosed with ADHD at age 4. Since then, James has faced an internal struggle that many parents of kids with ADHD face: where to draw the line between discipline and letting go. James also talks about how being Asian American impacts his parenting approach. And an incident on an airplane that awakened his deep empathy for his son. Understood is a nonprofit and social impact organization dedicated to shaping a world where the 1 in 5 people who learn and think differently can thrive. Learn more about ADHD Aha! and all our podcasts at u.org/podcasts. Copyright © 2021 Understood for All, Inc. All rights reserved. Understood is not affiliated with any pharmaceutical company. 

This week on Beer Sessions Radio, Jimmy is breaking down the Brewers Association style guidelines for craft beer. On the show is Chris Swersey from the Brewers Association in Salmon, ID; B.R. Rolya, formerly with Shelton Brothers Importers and a BJCP nationally ranked judge; and James Tai, an advanced cicerone, and BJCP certified from New York, NY.Chris kicks off the show with an introduction to the Brewers Association, offering a bit of history into the key power players behind the style guidelines. BR gives an inside look into what it’s like to be a judge, and the two discuss Kentucky Common beer, a great example of a historic style that had fallen out of favor but recently reemerged. Chris breaks down the pillars to judging beer, breaking down the process, and each event and category a beer can qualify for. Jimmy even challenges him to classify his double IPA from Kills Boro, which Chris aces easily. After the break, James hops on the show with lots of curiosity about how different beer style guidelines lean on each other. James is an advanced cicerone with a certificate in Advanced Brewing Theory from the Siebel Institute and is currently working towards his Master Brewer standing. After a lively conversation about how style changes can happen, James asks Chris for any insight into which direction craft beer is heading in the next five years, and Chris’ answer does not disappoint. Beer List:Sierra Nevada Juicy Hazy Session IPAWild East Brewing, Temperance, English Dark MildFifth Hammer Brass BonanzaKills Boro Brewing Company, The One With Sabro Kills Boro Brewing Company, Jumping to Conclusions, DDH Double IPA (Style: Juicy Hazy Imperial IPA)Photo Courtesy of James Tai. Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Beer Sessions Radio by becoming a member!Beer Sessions Radio is Powered by Simplecast.

This week, Jimmy and his guests talk about the pernicious Instagram phenomenon known as the #BossPour, where a glass is filled to the rim without any head, at the expense of taste and aromatics, and all for the sake of a good pic. In the studio weighing in are Dan Lamonaca of bar and bottle shop Beer Karma in Williamsburg, James Tai of Beer Acolyte, and Joel Suarez and Matt Negron of The Sampler and Uptown Beer Society. Mirella Amato, Master Cicerone and author of the award-winning book Beerology calls in to talk about the many obstacles to excellent beer photography and later in the show, Julia Herz from the Brewers Association breaks down best practices for pouring and keeping draft lines clean. Tune in to find out how experts are thinking about beer presentation, helping customers find a beer they will love, and what a real boss pour would look like. Beer List: Finback Brewery’s Lounge, Saison Transmitter Brewing’s B6 American Porter Beer Sessions Radio is powered by Simplecast.

Episode 206 - James Tai, Beeracolyte photo via Serious Eats Happy Monday, Thieves! Beer programs for restaurants don't just happen. When they are done right, it's because of the hard work of knowledgable consultants who pick the right mix from the right breweries. Our guest this week, James Tai of Beeracolyte talks us through his process and shares his insight on how to effectively build brands. Plus, he brought a beer that we had recently on the show, but did some new things to our taste buds. Tune in and let us know what you think!**Want to support us? We have launched a PATREON Page. Click here to let us know you care!**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.

This week on Beer Sessions Radio, Jimmy is joined by Matt McCall of Coney Island Brewing Company, Pat Fondiller of Alewife Brewing Company, and James Tai, a beer consultant. NYC Beer Week is around the corner, and more breweries from upstate and out of state will be attending than ever before. These guests provide insight on what to expect and how to navigate the bounty of breweries attending. Their best advice: try out a lager, kolsh, or pilsner before moving to an IPA. These styles aren’t masked with additional flavor so Pat and Matt agree they serve as a good test for new breweries. Danii Oliver of Island to Island Brewery stops by as well to share her thoughts on the differences between social media culture, and what customers actually want. Tune to hear what events and beers these guests are most excited about as NYC Beer Week approaches. Beer List Alewife Brewing Company, Death to Ego Alewife Brewing Company & Equilibrium Brewery, Entente Double IPA Coney Island Brewing Company, Cream of the Cropsey Coney Island Brewing Company, Midnight Troller Milk Stout Coney Island Brewing Company, Chocolate Ryezome Beer Sessions Radio is powered by Simplecast.

This week on Beer Sessions Radio, Jimmy Carbone and Justin Kennedy are joined in the studio by James Tai of Guiness/Diageo and Tony Forder of Ale Street News to talk session IPAs, extra pale ales, and more. The term session IPA describes a category of beers marketed for their hop-dominant flavor profiles at "sessionable" levels of alcohol. While this is typically 3.2-4.6% ABV, a few have stretched the definition. Last year’s 2015 GABF was the first to include Session IPA as an official style category, and it had 161 entries. That was exactly one more than American Pale Ale had in its first year. Obviously in only a couple years Session IPA has become huge. The Session IPA category is often contentious. Some have argued that many session IPAs are simply American Pale Ales with “IPA” slapped on for marketing purposes. But a definition has slowly emerged that at least codifies somewhat how they are meant to differ.

On this week's episode of Beer Sessions Radio, the topics of discussion are nitrogen ("the good beer gas") and Irish beers. Jimmy and Anne are joined in the studio by John Holl, editor of All About Beer magazine, James Tai of Guinness, Lars Dahlhaus of Liquid Projects, Barry Smyth and Richard Stokes of The Porterhouse at Fraunces Tavern NYC, and brewmaster Matt Brophy of Flying Dog Brewery.

Tune in for a special episode of Beer Sessions Radio dedicated to food and beer pairings! Jimmy Carbone is joined by Julia Herz of The Brewers Association, Master Cicerone candidates James Tai and Brendan Woodcock and Jimmy Ludwig of the Happy Hour Guys. Listen as the crew discusses the science behind pairings, why every palate is different and why we’ve only reached the tip of the iceberg when it comes to beer and food pairings. This program was brought to you by Union Beer. “Pairing is personal, perception is personal.” [09:00] “I think beer cuisine will have it’s day – we’re not there yet.” [17:00] –Julia Herz on Beer Sessions Radio

This week on Beer Sessions Radio, host Jimmy Carbone brings in guests Kelly Taylor, James Tai, & Michael J Malone to discuss the beer scene in various parts of New York City. Kelly then describes for us the process in which beer gets canned. Jimmy then brings up holiday beers, and the group discusses their opinions on Christmas beers. This program has been sponsored by Great Brewers. Music provided by Dead Stars. “It’s supposed to taste like a beer, it’s not supposed to taste like punch.” [30:00] — Kelly Taylor on Beer Sessions Radio The brewer has a certain level of intention that he or she has when putting out a product, and as a curator of a beer program, you really want to express that to its fullest and maintain some sense of integrity” [44:30] — James Tai on Beer Sessions Radio

NYC Beer week is over and we’re here for a whole new show with guests James Tai, Ben Granger from Beirkraft, Avanish Vellanki of Independence Brewing Company and a pre-recorded interview with Norman Sinclair of Orkney Brewery. Tune in for everything from pork and beer pairings to anecdotes about beer in India. Discover how Independence Brewing Company is working hard to change the way beer is enjoyed in India and acting as a true advocate for craft beer worldwide. Later in the show, learn about the work Norman Sinclair is doing with Orkney Brewery in Scotland. This program was sponsored by GreatBrewers.com “The drinking culture [in India] is not one where people casually sit down to savor a beer. If you’re drinking a beer, you’re gonna pound it down. The strong beer category has taken off in India for that reason. We’re trying to […] show people that craft beer and the varieties that go along with it are so tremendous, complex and varied that they deserve to be savored like any gourmet food.” [22:00] –Avanish Vallenki of Independence Brewing Company on Beer Sessions Radio

New York City Beer Week is finally here! This week on Beer Sessions Radio, Jimmy Carbone is joined in the studio by several guests to talk about the brew celebration. Ed Berestecki from Mug’s Ale House is talking about some of the upcoming events at his bar, including “Split Thy Skull”- a celebration of strong beers. Dave Brodrick from Blind Tiger is featuring New York beers on tap and in bottles all week long! Founding Director of New York City Beer Week, Josh Schaffner, is talking about his inspiration for the festivity, and the future of beer in New York. James Tai talks about his new brewery in India, and the gang tastes some awesome beers from Lagunitas and Sierra Nevada! This episode has been brought to you by GreatBrewers.com. “Other brewers are looking at the States, and they want to be where we are. That’s the goal.” [8:00] “What most interesting to me is seeing the breweries in the States that are taking from the breweries overseas that originally were learning from over here.” [28:15] — Josh Schaffner on Beer Sessions Radio