919 Vice: Good Guys; Harmless Habits

Adaptogens are herbs, roots and other plant substances like mushrooms that are specifically used to target stress and other factors that throw off your body's balance. Triangle based Nature's Releaf dropped by the 919 Vice Podcast to discuss the variety of ways these products are available in their stores. Plus, they discuss the growing trend of Delta 8, Delta 9 and CBD infused drinks.

Ever wondered how your favorite bars and restaurants acquire those hard to find bourbons? North Carolina's ABC commission holds a lottery. Adam Eshbaugh recently went to one for Graffiti and reports back.

Hunky Dory, with locations in Cary, Durham and Raleigh, specializes in vinyl records and groovy vibes. The 919 Vice crew visited their downtown Cary location to discuss what is bringing the community in, drinking beer while flipping through record crates, and how the shop will evolve after opening in December.

Cyndi Wyatt joined 919 Vice to discuss Kaya, a new non-alcoholic drink from Mother Earth Brewing that features 3 mg of Delta 9 THC. The Kinston based brewery had health in mind with their new drink, which only has 20 calories and zero grams of sugar.

Chris Creech, co-owner of Glass Jug Beer Lab in Durham, wasn't feeling a conversation about the area's scene from a couple guys out of Raleigh and Cary. So the 919 Vice crew invited him on to give a real assessment of what's going on.

ABV's portfolio consists of Victory, Southern Tier, Sixpoint, and Bold Rock. The 919 Vice crew sampled a few from each brand, including Victory's latest Monkey and Tastykake beer.

Dry January. What's the point? The 919 Vice crew has a spirited discussion about the concept while taste-testing a variety of non-alcoholic beer.

Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio takeover the 919 Vice Podcast to discuss the latest on legal sports wagering in North Carolina. The hosts recently sat down with governor Roy Cooper, who was hopeful sports bets would go live in time for the NCAA Tournament. Given the Fanatics Betting partnership announcement from the Carolina Hurricanes, it appears the timetable for March Madness is on track. There has al...

The 919 Vice crew welcomes Jennifer Wilson of Nature's Releaf, a Raleigh based CDB and hemp store focused on providing alternatives for stress relief, pain relief, anxiety relief, focus and overall well being.

The annual 919 Holiday Bourbon Spectacular doesn't feature Pappy infused Cook Out eggnog milkshakes. Instead, the crew reviews a variety of "ready to drink" old fashion options from recognizable distilleries.

Melanie Motahari from Proof Wine & Spirits in Durham dropping by 919 Vice to showcase a variety of wine styles and an effervescent fermented tea called Jun (which would make for an amazing cocktail base). Plus, leaning into not overthinking things when it comes to wine.

The 919 Vice crew and Whit Baker from Bond Brothers Beer Company gathered a variety of Christmas and holiday beers for a taste test extravaganza. Beers included: Bell's Christmas Ale, Toppling Goliath Holidotz, Hardwood Gingerbread Stout, Glass Jug Chemistree, Sycamore Barrel Aged Christmas Cookie, and Bond's Cold and frESH.

After 20 years of vision planning, buying land, and slowly transforming downtown Cary, the new park finally opened. A key feature of the project was the "Bark Bar", which combines a dog park with an open air bar serving up local beers and wine. Plus! The 919 Vice crew discusses the choppy waters ahead for craft breweries in 2024.

It's officially "Celebration" season thanks to Sierra Nevada. The crew chats about the latest release, along with a new barrel-aged Narwhal. Plus! Ovies reviews Detroit.

In this episode of 919 Vice, we sit down with Kevin Tyndall of Sweetwater Brewery to explore their latest creation, 'Gummies.' The beer infuses the nostalgic essence of gummy candies, and the nudge/wink of adult consumption of gummies, into a refreshing brew. The crew also discusses the lasting enjoyment of "OG" and "420".

Five Flowers features low dose hemp-derived canned drinks that were formulated to be as sessionable as your favorite beer. The 919 Vice crew sampled a variety of flavors, all inspired by mimosas. The company is also high on educating new drinkers with the ability to see each drink's test results, which will help consumers understand potency.

It's probably best to enjoy a nice juicy steak with a cold beverage. Or maybe you need appetizers for entertaining purposes. The 919 Vice crew hit The Butcher's Market to discuss all of these needs, and get an education of the various cuts of meat available...right down to the expensive wagyu beef.

The Blind Pelican in Holly Springs has become a viral sensation thanks to their customizable Bloody Mary drinks. They've had customers from all 50 states and folks have flown in from other countries to experience the bonkers levels you can elevate their Bloody Mary. The 919 Vice crew dropped by to experience how it's all made.

The redevelopment of Cary continues with the new "West End" concept just outside the center of downtown. The 919 Vice crew visited Vicious Fishes to check out the open air setting, classic beers, and new mixed drinks.

Tiffany Welton, owner of RBF in Cary, joined 919 Vice to discuss champagne. Not prosecco. Not cava. Authentic champagne, even for the seasoned beer drinkers in the audience. Don't forget to subscribe to 919 Vice Podcast to stay updated on the latest episodes, and follow us on social media for behind-the-scenes content and updates about upcoming episodes. 

Durham's Counter Culture is one of the few remaining truly independent coffee roasters in North Carolina. The company dropped by to introduce a new concentrated coffee mix that will make it easier than ever to create a wide ranging variety of drinks.

It's becoming tradition - the 919 Vice crew taste tests a variety of pumpkin beers until their taste buds go numb. They guys also welcome the co-owners of Incendiary Brewing out of Winston-Salem, who are opening a space in Raleigh in the coming weeks.

Glass Jug Beer Lab is celebrating their 9th anniversary with another edition of ROCKTOBERFEST. Chris Creech, Certified Cicerone, BJCP beer judge, and award-winning owner/brewer joined the 919 Vice crew to talk about their special releases and how seltzers still live at breweries.

Katherine Willis returned to the 919 Vice Podcast with the return of a few Sierra Nevada fan favorites and a new Oktoberfest collab with Kehrwieder the Germany. The Festbier is biscuity malt, and balanced by a punchy blend of German and American hops.

Che Ramos is known as "The Black Bourbon Guy", with almost 20 years of work experience with some of the most advanced beverage programs in NC. He joined 919 Vice to talk about creating memorable experiences through great drinks.