Podcast appearances and mentions of sam merritt

Sam Merritt is the creator behind the food blog Sugar Spun Run, where she specializes in sharing sweet and simple dessert recipes from scratch, with the occasional savory comfort food mixed in. Although Sam has been baking as far back as she can remember, she works hard to ensure that bakers of all skill levels will find success when they bake a Sugar Spun Run recipe. Each recipe is carefully tested and perfected before Sam shares them on her website. Sugar Spun Run desserts have been featured on a number of websites including TLC, Better Homes & Gardens, and People. Sam has also contributed to online magazines such as Country Living, Woman's Day, and Parade. Before she became a full time food blogger, Sam worked as a research coordinator at a hospital. She currently lives in Maryland with her husband and their three dogs.

Jimmy Carbone is back from Belgium Comes to Cooperstown for another episode of Beer Sessions Radio. This week, Jimmy is joined by former co-host Sam Merritt, now of Civilization of Beer. Also in the studio is homebrewer extraordinaire, Chris Cuzme. Chris also is working with Wandering Star to create some unique beers, such as the Mild At Heart. Jackson Landers, author of Eating Aliens, is in the house to talk about his lifelong homebrewing obsession and his experiences eating solely invasive species. Hear the gang talk about trends in American brewing, tasting different malts and hops, as well as incorporating unique spices into beer. Check out some awesome beer pairings for game such as venison and wild pig! This episode has been brought to you by GreatBrewers.com. “I think there are some narrow things going on in the industry… There’s too much IPA, bro. There are going to be too many breweries, too. It’s just too big of an influx.” — Sam Merritt on Beer Sessions Radio “When you find common wisdom that says something in the wild isn’t worth eating, but you can’t find anyone who has actually done it, then maybe it’s time to try and do something with it. I think it’s that time with hops.” — Jackson Landers on Beer Sessions Radio

This week Beer Sessions’s soundtrack is set to the smooth flute sounds of Ale Street News‘s Tony Fordner. Joining them is Sam Merritt of Civilization of Beer and Brooks Carretta the founder of the Birreria at the roof of Eataly. Brooks expounds on building a cask-only brew pub on a Manhattan rooftop. Later tune for beer haikus, and Ashley Routson or, better known as The Beer Wench. This episode is sponsored by GreatBrewers.com.

It’s a Winter Holiday Beer special on Beer Sessions Radio(tm) this week! Jimmy & Ray are joined by Sam Merritt, the official Beer Sessions Radio Sommelier, Tommy Ortega, Paul Kermizian & Ben Wood. The guys enjoy a great selection of winter beers and have a lively conversation on everything from craft beer in New Jersey to alleged make-out sessions with Carol Stoudt! Tune in and learn what beer to give wine lovers for the holiday and why even the smartest guys in the room can fail sometimes. This episode was sponsored by GreatBrewers.com – the best beer website on the internet.

It's an age-old problem: coasters stuck to beer pints. But instead of flicking the coaster in frustration, Sam Merritt, founder of Civilization of Beer, has a neat trick to ensure your coaster stays on the bar.

Bars get busy, and sometimes glasses aren't washed properly. But as Sam Merritt, founder of Civilization of Beer, explains, a dirty glass can kill the brewer's intended aromas and flavors. He offers one subtle clue to help identify a dirty glass.

Just like wine, beer can go bad (and not just from sitting in the sun too long). When you're paying a premium for a good microbrew, it's important to know when your beer tastes right, and when you need to ask for another. Sam Merritt, founder of Civilization of Beer, identifies a few of the most common off-flavors.

When it comes to pairings, people usually think of wine. But beer pairs really well with food too, according to Sam Merritt, founder of Civilization of Beer. He provides some helpful ways to think about your pairings, including bringing complementary flavors together and matching the intensity of the food with the intensity of the beer.

This week on Beer Sessions, Sam Merritt co-hosts with guests Toby Egan of Beerlord, Ben Wiley of Bar Great Harry & Brandon Moore and Jay Steinhauer of America Beer Distributing.