Assemblage Beverage Podcast

Episode Forty of The Assemblage Beverage Podcast is dedicated to the 40oz, and the boys had to record until they both finished a 40oz of Miller High Life! Mason starts the episode off hot with some sick rhymes before they deep dive into the history of the forty. They discuss the appropriate amount of lime juice to add to a forty of Corona before finishing off the podcast with a discussion on what&...

On Episode 39 of The Assemblage Beverage Podcast, Mason + Adam dive into cocktail mixers. They start with the history and uses for one of Mason's favorites, Tonic! The boys move into Ginger Beer and Mule cocktails, and they find out that there is such a thing as alcoholic Ginger Beer! They wrap up the episode on a Bitter note, and talk about the uses for Bitters in cocktails as well as a trick...

Episode 38 of The Assemblage Beverage Podcast is all about juicy beverage gossip and controversy! Mason + Adam (but mostly Adam) mourn the loss of a large quantity of Miller High Life that was destroyed in Europe, and they come up with a new slogan that could be used in place of 'The Champagne of Beers'. They also talk about the sparkling wine coming from California that also bears the nam...

Welcome back to Episode 37 of The Assemblage Beverage Podcast! On this episode, Mason + Adam chat about the drinks that rule the summer cooler, including the Seltzer Craze. Even though the boys were not on board with them at the beginning, they have boarded the seltzer train, and add their own twist to them! Tiki Time was the second segment, where Mason + Adam talk Tiki cocktails and why they are...

On Episode 36 of The Assemblage Beverage Podcast, Mason + Adam speak on the beverages that fuel the podcast! The podcast now has a fresh new sponsorship (opportunity) that is open for bidding! Mason starts it off by sharing some of his favorite beverages and then Adam shares some of his! They then shake things up by discussing the most electric, underrated breakfast/brunch cocktail! A hint to what...

On episode 35 of The Assemblage Beverage Podcast, Mason + Adam have a chance to sit down with Ray Delucci of Line Cook Thoughts. They all became friends at The Culinary Institute of America, and now they all got to co-host a podcast together! During this episode, they chop it up about the recent rebrand of Assemblage, celebrity branded restaurants and liquor brands, AI in the hospitality industry,...

Episode 34 of The Assemblage Beverage Podcast is on B+E. And no, we are not talking about Breaking + Entering. Instead, we are talking about Beverage + Events, meaning what beverages tend to be most enjoyed during certain events. Mason + Adam talk about the best beverage pairings for events such as concerts, sporting events, and even what you should drink while on Broadway! They wrap up the podcas...

Episode 33 is all about cheap beer! It is how most of started drinking in college (or maybe even before), and we wanted to pay homage to that! Mason + Adam are still all about the cheap beers, and enjoy them as often as they can! In this podcast, they give shoutouts to their favorites, talk about why they are so popular, and even where they love to drink these inexpensive brews! Can you guess what...

Episode thirty two of The Assemblage Beverage Podcast is all about wine critics and wine ratings. Mason + Adam chop it up and sort through all of the wine ratings that are out there for you peruse. They give you their best options and leave you all with advice to help find a rating or critic that works for your specific palate and how to buy better wine. They end it out by talking about their expe...

Episode 31 of The Assemblage Beverage Podcast is all about different celebrity spirit brands. Mason + Adam name drop all of the world's hottest celebrities while they sip on some of the finest celebrity Reposado Tequilas. Tune in to hear what their favorite brand is out of Teremana, 818, and Casamigos. They wrap up the podcast with the question of the day: 'If you were a celebrity, what brand woul...

In episode 30 of the Assemblage Beverage Podcast, Mason + Adam introduce their brothers, Austin + Jack. Together, they all went back to their college days and cracked open a couple of ice cold Four Lokos. The boys give their honest reviews of not one, not two, but three different flavors of the iconic drink. Then, they wrap up the podcast with the question of the day: 'What was your go to drink in...

On the first episode in 2023 of The Assemblage Beverage Podcast, Mason + Adam talk about balancing working in the hospitality industry with life outside of work. Mason highlights some of his favorite books that have helped him to achieve better balance. If books are not for you, they have some other guides including finding someone to talk with to help find better balance. They wrap up the podcast...

Episode 28 is our last podcast of 2022! Mason & Adam wrap up the crazy year of 2022 by talking about the Assemblage Rebrand, the podcasts that were recorded, and shoutout our scholarship winners. Next, they answer a few listener questions and end the podcast by talking about goals for the new year! If you enjoyed this podcast, please rate The Assemblage Beverage Podcast wherever you stream! Ne...

On episode 27 of the self proclaimed 'best undiscovered beverage podcast ever', Mason + Adam chat about what drinks they are going to be enjoying going into the fall and winter season! They talk eggnog, flip cocktails, how Swiss Miss doesn't miss, winter wines, and brown spirits that are sure to keep you warm as the weather turns cold. Be sure to check out our new blog(coming soon), where our firs...

Episode 26 leads us to our first ever virtual happy hour podcast. Mason + Adam talk about their 2017 experience at one of the best restaurants in the country, Alinea, in Chicago, Illinois. They then remember back to the start of virtual happy hours during the pandemic. Instead of focusing on all the negatives during this time, they highlight how freaking electric drinking was and how it became soc...

Listen in to this week's episode, where the boys talk about what they enjoy drinking, based on where they are. Whether it is at the beach, skiing in the mountains, or at a restaurant, there are all sorts of beverages to be enjoyed! Mason and Adam finish the episode talking about what they are really enjoying in both Charlotte, NC and Atlanta, GA! If you enjoyed this podcast, please rate The Assemb...

Welcome back to The Assemblage Beverage Podcast. It has been awhile, and we have a lot of new and exciting changes to Assemblage and the podcast. First off, we are excited to welcome our new co-host, Mason Aronson, to the podcast. Mason + Adam talk about their humble beginnings as friends, roommates, and drinking buddies and get into what they are drinking now! They finish this episode off by talk...

On episode 23 of The Assemblage Wine Podcast, Mason Aronson and I look back at our time as best friends and roommates at The Culinary Institute of America. We talk about his journey post CIA, and how it has impacted his career thus far! To wrap things up, we talk about Mason's go to summer wines and how to build a proper home bar! If you want to follow Mason, you can find him on Instagram at @Maso...

On Episode 22 of The Assemblage Wine Podcast, we had the opportunity to talk with Hailey Culmone. Hailey is a wine professional in Atlanta who hosts in home tastings. She does a variety of wine events ranging from birthdays, to bachelorette parties, to house warmings and corporate events. She grew up working in wine since she was just twelve years old. Her goal is to remove the intimidation layer...

On episode twenty-one of The Assemblage Wine Podcast, Adam sat down with Kyle Peete. Kyle grew up in Southern California near Riverside. He went to college at UCSB where he studied bio/chem as well as music. It was here where he got the chance to work for some award winning bars and found his passion for craft cocktails and sustainability. Kyle has spent time working at The Aviary and BLVD in Chic...

Episode twenty of The Assemblage Podcast is a recap of 2021 and a preview of what is to come for Assemblage in 2022. Do you like our podcast? If so, please rate it on your favorite podcast streaming platform, share our podcasts on social media, and/or follow us on Facebook and Instagram at Assemblage Personal Beverage Consulting (@assemblagepbc).  Also, be sure to check out our YouTube Channe...

Episode nineteen of The Assemblage Wine Podcast is all about Champagne, fast cars, cigars, and fashion. On this episode, Adam sits down to talk with Philippe André. Philippe is a second generation sommelier and restauranteur and is currently the Senior Business Development Manager at Folio Fine Wine and U.S. Ambassador for Charles Heidsieck Champagne. He is also on the board of The United Sommelie...

On episode eighteen of The Assemblage Wine Podcast, we had the opportunity to talk with Master Sommelier, Jim Bube. During this conversation we talk about his wine history, perseverance during his rise to becoming a Master Sommelier, what wines he is really enjoying currently, and more! Do you like our podcast? If so, please rate it on your favorite podcast streaming platform, share our podcasts o...

On Episode seventeen of The Assemblage Wine Podcast, we dive into at home wine essentials. This is a great list for someone who is just starting to get into wine, or for those looking for upgrades to their home wine cellar. We discuss things from wine fridges, corkscrews, to wine savers, and glassware.

On episode sixteen of The Assemblage Wine Podcast, Adam sits down with Steve Morgan. On this podcast, we talk about Steve's wine career in New York and Chicago, as well as his passion for Italian white wines! And towards the end of the podcast, we taste two Italian white wines: Cantine Colosi Grillo and Marina Coppi 'Marine' Favorita.  Steve is currently the Midwest Regional Manager for The Sortin...