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The Cider party continues! Tune in to another cider-themed episode of Beer Sessions Radio as Jimmy Carbone is joined by Chris Lehault, Serious Eats cider writer, Michael McAvena of Virtue Cider, Josh Bernstein, author/journalist & George Motz, founder of the Food Film Festival. This week’s cider chat is about the seriousness of the category. Do big brands help or hurt craft cider? What makes a cider “artisanal”? This is guaranteed to be one of the more interesting cider conversations out there right now! This program was brought to you by GreatBrewers.com “Cider is such a small community, everybody is still excited about everybody else.” [03:00] –Chris Lehault on Beer Sessions RadioSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It’s that time of year again! Tune into Beer Sessions Radio as it once again transforms into Cider Sessions Radio for Cider Week NYC 2014! There’s an incredible panel of guests in the studio tasting a bevy of different ciders – all made from the Kingston Black varietal. Tune in and hear from Steve Wood of Farnum Hill Cider, Rowan Jacobsen, author of Apples of Uncommon Character, Dan Wilson of Slyboro Cider, Gay Howard of United States of Cider, Sabine Hrechdakian & Sascha Anderson, Producers of Cider Week NYC and Kay Michaels, cheesemonger at Eataly. Go beyond the glass and learn about all that goes into producing one of the hottest beverages around these days! This program was brought to you by GreatBrewers.com. “Kingston black is one of the few apple varieties that by itself has all of the qualities that can make an interesting cider.” [30:00] –Dan Wilson on Beer Sessions Radio “If people start growing these varietals across the country, real regional differences will start to occur.” [34:00] –Steve Wood on Beer Sessions Radio “There’s a kind of double standard on the top wines vs the top ciders. hopefully that will even out over the years.” [35:00] Rowan Jacobsen on Beer Sessions RadioSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What does it mean to drink fresh beer? Find out on a brand new episode of Beer Sessions Radio! Jimmy Carbone is joined by an expert panel of guests to discuss freshness in craft beer. Hear from Dave Brodrick, author John Holl, writer Jake Davis and Sam Richardson of Other Half Brewing. They discuss sell-by dates, labeling on bottles, shelving trends and more! Tune in and get a better idea on the best time to enjoy your favorite craft beer. This program was brought to you by GreatBrewers.com. “There are so many new breweries on the shelves piling up. It puts a lot of onus on the customers to pay attention to who’s doing it the right way and get to know where they buy their beer. There are so many brands and you just don’t know how long they’ve been sitting there.” [03:00] –Dave Brodrick on Beer Sessions Radio “If you flood a market, you’re going to have beers on shelves somewhere” [16:00] “The great thing about the explosion of craft beer in this country is more people have more access to more brewers.” [28:00] –Sam Richardson on Beer Sessions Radio “I try to drink fresh beer and avoid the stale stuff, just like milk or anything else.” [45:00] –John Holl on Beer Sessions RadioSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jimmy Carbone kicks off another episode of Beer Sessions Radio by talking Queens-based brewing, the Great American Beer Festival, and beer trademarks! Tony Forder from Ale Street News talks about the events of this year’s GABF. Basil Lee and Kevin Stafford from Queens’ Finback Brewery talk about their self-distribution model, and how their brewery’s name had to change due copyright law. Brendan Palfreyman, a trademark lawyer, joins the discussion to lend his advice to brewers having similiar problems to Basil and Kevin. Learn about Finback’s roots in homebrewing, and how farm brewery licensing has been benefiting brewers upstate. Has beer nomenclature gotten out of control? Find out on this week’s edition of Beer Sessions Radio! This program has been brought to you by GreatBrewers.com. “What’s the most important piece of equipment that a brewery can have? …I’d say it’s the trademark because if something happens… people need to be able to recognize your beer on the tap.” [8:55] “In the craft beer world, if a brewer has a problem with another, they call each other. And that’s what I recommend.” [28:45] — Brendan Palfreyman on Beer Sessions RadioSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We’ve got some great guests in the studio today on Beer Sessions Radio including friends from Victory, Evil Twin, and The NoMad! Tune in as Jimmy Carbone chats with Bill Covaleski of Victory Brewing, Jeppe Jarnit-Bjergso of Evil Twin Brewing & Luksus. Alex Pfaffenbach of The NoMad Restaurant and RJ Ober, Victory Sales Manager. Together they chat about everything beer styles to beer prices, examining the steps along the chain that make sure delicious beer is available to consumers everywhere! This program was brought to you by GreatBrewers.com. “We want to show that you can go all the way with only beer and I think we feel that a little more today [after getting a Michelin Star].” [07:00] –Jeppe Jarnit-Bjergso on Beer Sessions Radio “After the market correction of 2007 when we hit rock bottom and people were being turned away from their hop contracts — we corrected the marketplace so hop growers are now getting a fair price and putting in new vines.” [23:00] –Bill Covaleski on Beer Sessions Radio “Even within a collaboration you can almost taste from the yeast who’s brew house they used.” [32:00] –Alex Pfaffenbach on Beer Sessions RadioSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It’s literally a packed house for Beer Sessions Radio this week, as Jimmy is joined by a room full of incredible beer professionals. Regular guest Jon Lundbom has brought Jef van der Steen of Brouwerij de Glazen Toren with him! Brouwerij de Glazen Toren. Jef is an authority in the brewing world – and shares tons of insight on Belgian beer. Also hear from Andreas Heidenreich of Paulaner NYC and Joe Najem and Kenny Leeper of Hops Hill. This program was brought to you by GreatBrewers.com. “The number of Breweries in Belgian are growing pretty dramatically – we’re seeing the same thing happening there as is happening in New York.” [03:00] –Jon Lundbom on Beer Sessions Radio “I don’t try to invent new things – only the Belgian classics… but my way.” [21:00] –Jef van der Steen on Beer Sessions RadioSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It’s another jam packed edition of Beer Sessions Radio! Tune in as Jimmy Carbone is joined by Patrick Rue of The Bruery, Ben Keene, author and editor of Beer Advocate Magazine, Ben Granger and Andy Laird Nunu Chocolate. Together they talk about everything from their love of off-track beers to their hate of pumpkin brews. They taste a few things on air, pair beers and chocolates and generally have a great time! This program was brought to you by GreatBrewers.com. “I am of the opinion that pumpkins beers are not about the beer, its about marketing it for the season and an ingredient that people understand. Even people who aren’t adventerous drinkers will buy a pumpkin beer.” [27:00] –Ben Keene on Beer Sessions RadioSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Take a tour of Vermont beer on a brand new episode of Beer Sessions Radio! Jimmy Carbone is in studio with Dave Brodrick of Blind Tiger, Worthy Burger & Worthy Kitchen, Sean Lawson of Lawson’s Finest Liquids, Aaron Goldfarb, beer writer and author and Augie Carton of Carton Brewing. The crew reflects on Vermont’s prohibition past and current role as a craft beer trendsetting region. The guys taste some beer on air, share some favorite brew styles and discuss recent and upcoming beer events. This program was brought to you by GreatBrewers.com. “Whatever’s near you and fresh is always going to be better than those old bottles. It infuriates me if somebody has an old bottle and says its not good.” 43:00 –Aaron Goldfarb on Beer Sessions RadioSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to Cider Sessions on Beer Sessions Radio!. Recorded on-site at Jimmy’s No 43 a few months ago, this episode features an in-depth discussion on cider and some on-air tastings. Tune in and learn all about cider and the process it takes to make it. Find out why all apples aren’t cider apples and why ugly banged up apples are sometimes the best for cider making. From the orchard to the glass – get the full scoop on all things cider. Hear from Eleanor Leger of Eden Ice Cider, John Holl, author of “Tasting Cider”, Kevin Heald, owner of Malt Shop and Dan Kochakian of Ale Street News. This program was brought to you by GreatBrewers.com “If you’re a grower in the United States, the best value you can get for your fruit is to sell it to the grocery store. This is makes it tough for cider makers.” [04:00] –Eleanor Leger on Beer Sessions Radio “People who make cider are farmers. They’re not like brewers who are more like chefs. It’s the complete opposite. ” [06:00] “The cider industry is just starting to hit its stride.” [37:00] –John Holl on Beer Sessions RadioSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Get a look behind the world of gyspy brewing with the guys from Secret Engine Brewing on a brand new episode of Beer Sessions Radio! Jimmy Carbone is hanging out with Ray Darmstadt of St. Gambrinus Beer Shoppe, Mike Mare of Secret Engine Brewing, Mike Voigt of Rocky Point Brewing and Sam Barbieri of Waterfront Ale House. The guys taste a few brews on air, discuss brewing techniques and trends in the industry. Younger people seem to be looking towards more summer beers with less hops and collaborative beers are on the rise! Tune in to another fun and awesome episode of Beer Sessions Radio!. This program was brought to you by GreatBrewers.com. “I brew the beer that I like to drink and if there’s extra, I sell it.” [08:00] –Mike Mare on Beer Sessions Radio “I really think cask ale should be pushed because it really is so good.” [15:00] –Ray Darmstadt on Beer Sessions RadioSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.