This episode features Keith Wallace of The Wine School of Philadelphia.
Keith was starting to get tired of traveling domestically and abroad as a consulting wine maker. He chose to live in Philly because of the airport. It gave him access to convenient travel. He fell in love with Philly. He felt that it was a place that he could do something special. He opened The Philadelphia Wine School in 2001. Today it has become recognized as one of the premier wine schools in the world.
109 S 22nd StPhiladelphia, PA 19103 - (215) 965-1514 - www.vinology.com - Instagram
In this episode Sheik Meah and I discuss and taste beers that are great for Summer. Whether you're working the grill, watching a game or chilling on the beach.
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This episode features Robin Cummiskey of Wallace Dry Goods.
Wallace Dry Goods is a non-alcoholic bottle shop. They carry everything from non-alcoholic beer, spirits and wine. Beverages that aren't trying to mimic any alcohol that are delicious and made for adults. They provide the whole drinking experience offering barware and glassware, bitters and mixers to make the drink that you want regardless of the alcohol content. Raise your glass to "Cheers to Choices".
www.WallaceDryGoods.com - (484) 413-2003 - 1 W Lancaster Ave, Ardmore, PA 19003 - Instagram
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Abstinence Blood Orange Bittersweet
Amethyst Non-Alcoholic Spirits
This episode features David Kowalski and Monica Kowalski of Lebowski's Kool-Luah.
Monica and David opened Lebowski's Taproom in August of 2023. Two months later Monica came across her father's recipe for coffee liqueur. The recipe was considered to be lost and forgotten. What they created from this recipe is one of the best coffee spirits in the world. In April of 2024 they started to offer is to their customers, as well as, their raving fans. Demand for this incredible liqueur continues to skyrocket as they launch and distribute throughout the United States.
3240 Centennial BlvdColorado Springs, CO 80907 -
719-374-4987 - www.LebowskisKoolLuah.com - Instagram
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In this episode we discuss and taste beers that were inspired by songs, video games and TV shows. We have a lively discussion with beer aficionado Sheik Meah.
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This episode features Matt Hemmings of Sunshine Punch.
Sunshine Punch is an extremely versatile orange, rum, cream cocktail. It is a low ABV cocktail at 36 Proof. Sunshine Punch is a nostalgic ready to pour and distinctly unique spirit. This brand was started four years ago but it originated as a thing that was consumed at college parties.
www.SunshinePunch.me - Instagram
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In this episode we dive into the rich history of St. Patrick's Day and we learn about Guinness and other traditions of the day.,
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This episode features the black pioneers in the world of distilled spirits, breweries, wineries, cideries and meaderies.
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This episode features presidential spirit habits of their time. It takes a look at how our presidents drank or didn't drink.
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George Washington's Mount Vernon Distillery
In this episode we feature the recent rickhouse collapse at Jack Daniel's and other catastrophic events in spirits history.
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In this episode we highlight the milestones and celebrations happening in the fascinating world of fermentation.
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As we wrap up Dry January we delve into the mystique of Kombucha.
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This episode features a conversation about Burns Night and Douglas Laing & Co's Big Peat.
This episode features Mark McDonough and Nathan Santichen of Ferm Foundations.
About 3 years ago these childhood friends began selling their kimchi at farmers markets. Nate grew up makingsaurkraut with his family for New Years. They would make about three hundred pounds and give it out to their friends and family. Nate developed a love of fermenting which sent him down a rabbit hole. He made hot sauce, soy sauce and even miso and chocolate. Finally he discovered kimchi. From there he took his expertise and sought to refine and put his stamp on this wonderful fermented creation. Mark provides his experience and knowledge spices and flavors to help add an intense complexity to this Korean icon. Nate and Mark's expressions are like nothing you've ever tried. Crunchy... Tangy... Tremendous! Try it on everything just eat it right out of the jar.
www.FermFoundations.com - Instagram
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This episode features the history of Dry January, as well as, non-alcohol and low alcohol choices.
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In this episode we reflect on 2024. Some of the highlights and standout moments from the past year. We share and review Durham Distillery's Conniption Barrel aged gin. We look forward to where our adventures will take us in 2025.
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This episode features Matthew Tarallo of Corte Vetusto Mezcal.
Matthew comes from corporate America. His resume lists experiences with Coca-Cola and British American Tobacco. Today he is developing an entity that allows for focusing on creating brands and expanding the footprint and recognition of existing brands. Corte Vetusto Mezcal is their first partnership. This premium mezcal is flavorful, delicious and complex. It's a true expression of craft and dedication to high quality and value.
www.CorteVetusto.com - Instagram
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This episode features Patrick Brooks of Tin City Distillery.
Tin City Distillery, In Pasa Robles, CA, is "in the heart of a drinking town with a farming problem". After you make world class wine you distill it into brandy. The idea for the distillery came way too late at night while drinking wine. They decided that instead of dumping all of the grape juice down the drain they were going to create brandy from it. The next step was create their own brand and their own distillery. Their still originally came from a 55 gallon Fuji film canister. Today their on their forth still iteration a 375 gallon copper pot still. What you will discover ,when you visit, is a plethora of craft and artisan spirits made collaboratively in and around Tin City.
3064 Limestone Way, Paso Robles, CA 93446 - (805) 286-4453
www.TinCityDistillery.com - Instagram
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George Washington's Mount Vernon Distillery
Firestone Walker Brewing Company
This episode features Damin Sawyer of Bone N' Bottle Reviews and Pete Endres of Bird Dog Cider.
Bone N' Bottle Reviews is a mashup of hard cider and chicken wings. Damin came into cider into 2014. He discovered the perfect pairing for cider was chicken wings. Pete owns and operates Bird Dog Cider in New Hampshire. It resides on and small farm which boasts and orchard and tasting room. The cider bug bit Pete very early on. He grew up on an apple farm in Western New York. Apples are in his blood. Cider really took hold of him when he was in his thirties. Our discussion takes a journey through the current cider industry, what is happening at Bird Dog Cider and all things chicken wings.
Bone N' Bottle Reviews www.BirdDogCider.com - 150 Bayside Rd, Greenland, NH 03840 - (603) 303-6214 - Instagram
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In this episode we explore the history and magic Drambuie. Be sure to visit our Instagram page to see the cocktail, the Hey Jonnie Cope, being made.
