Beer Busters

With Natalie DeChico from  Founders Brewing  & Laura Wallover from  Weyerbacher  at the  Hulmeville Inn On this episode we set out for the Hulmeville Inn to welcome back Natalie DeChico, now with Founders Brewing. We were also joined by Laura Wallover from Weyerbacher for the second half of the episode. Dan brought us up to speed with some news, including the expansion of Molly Pitcher Brewing. We...

With Eric Santostefano, Tim Floros, Jim Adams & Eric Gilliard at  Levante Brewing Company We return to Levante Brewing in West Chester, PA, one year after  our first visit . Along with returning guests Eric Santostefano, Tim Floros and Jim Adams, we welcomed Eric Gilliard to the show. Shennanigans ensued immediately. Since our first visit to Levante, the day before the grand opening, the brewery h...

With Rod Smith, Chad Rieker and Bill Collister at  Columbia Kettle Works In this episode we set out for Columbia, PA to sit down with owners Rod Smith and Bill Collister and brewer Chad Rieker at Columbia Kettle Works. We talked about the history of CKW and upcoming plans for expansion, Chad's long family history of brewing and how he got to brew an over one hundred yeard old family recipe, and mu...

With Ethan Buckman at  Stickman Brews Ethan Buckman from Stickman Brews makes a second appearance on the podcast, this time on his home turf at Stickman in Royersford, PA. Ethan last joined us at  Sour Sunday at Free Will Brewing . We sat down to chat about the relatively new brewery and all the awesomeness contained therein. Dan broke some news including computers writing beer recipes and a very...

With Martin Virga at  Gunpowder Falls Brewing We took a trip out to Gunpowder Falls in New Freedom, PA to partake in the traditional German deliciousness brewed by owner Martin Virga, who trained in the art of brewing in Germany at one of the oldest brewing schools in the world. Plus, Dan and Wayne chatted with Tim Hennessey, the event organizer behind  Pottstown Brewfest , coming up on October 22...

With Doug Reeser and Kevin Margitich at Hidden River Brewing Company We spent a beautiful evening out on the deck with Doug Reeser and Kevin Margitich at Hidden River Brewing Company in Douglassville, PA. Basking in the cozy atmosphere and rustic brews we chatted about the trials and triumphs of Hidden River's first year. Dan reported on some news including some changes in PA liquor laws, we playe...

With John Wible and Rory McClure at  2nd Story Brewing Company We return to 2nd Story Brewing in Old City Philadelphia to site down with brewer John Wible and Assistant Brewer RoryMcClure. Last time we were at 2nd Story we confidently declared that John was bringing lager back. With that accomplishment firmly in the bag, this time around featured a lineup of brews that focused largely on the maste...

With Joel Charles and Andrew Rothacker from  Lancaster CSB Back home in the Beer Busters Podcast Basement we sat and sipped with return guest Andrew Rothacker and first time guest Joel Charles from Lancaster Community Supported Beer. Modeled after CSA programs, Lancaster CSB is the first and only cross-brewery membership program of its kind in which members get perks and growler discounts at parti...

With Ryan DeLutis at  The Brewery at Hershey For the first time since Episode 16, we sat down with Brewmaster Ryan DeLutis from the Brewery at Hershey for his own episode. This time, however, we were in his domain at the beautiful Vineyard and Brewery at Hershey for the kick-off of this season's Decked Out Live series. Every summer, live music and good times are featured out on the deck for Friday...

At the Little Big Beer Fest for  Harrisburg Beer Week Capping off the second annual Harrisburg Beer Week,  Appalachian Brewing Company  again hosted the Little Big Beer Fest – an intimate beer fest featuring big, boozy brews. We took to the stage we've cozied up on several times before an interviewed several of the brewers/owners who came out to share these special brews, many made specifically fo...

With Evan Fritz from  Manayunk Brewing Company We took a trip over to New Jersey once again to join Evan Fritz, head brewer at Manayunk Brewing Company. You may notice that Manayunk is not in New Jersey, but Evan’s home is and he was kind enough to invite us over for some pizza, beer and good conversation. We got caught up on what’s been going on at Manayunk since  our last visit  and what’s to co...

With Chelsie Markel, Intern Jimi, Chris Harvey and Kurt Wewer at  Grain + Verse Continuing the run up to  Harrisburg Beer Week  we took a trip to Grain + Verse just outside the city to sit down with Chelsie Markel of  Stouts and Stilettos  and beer week organizer, HBW Intern Jimi, Homebrew Liaison Chris Harvey, and Grain + Verse Executive Chef Kurt Wewer. Sadly, for the first time ever Steph was a...

With Sara Bozich, Colleen Nguyen & Tierney Pomone of  Harrisburg Beer Week and Gary Huether Jr. & Adam Gray at  Arooga’s Grille House & Sports Bar Kicking off the run-up to Harrisburg Beer Week we sat down at sponsor Arooga’s downtown Harrisburg location with three of the team behind HBW: Sara Bozich ( www.sarabozich.com ), Colleen Nguyen and Tierney Pomone ( www.stoutsandstilettos.com ) as well a...

With Josh Weikert from  Beer: Simple Blog We return this episode to the Beer Busters Podcast Basement to sit down with Josh Weikert of the Beer: Simple blog. Josh is  very accomplished homebrewer, a BJCP Certified Grand Master Judge and writes about brewing and beer culture. Dan brought us some big news from our friends at Evil Genius, we played a brand new game called Sobering Sticker Shock in Ha...

With Troy Reynard and Josh Bushey at  Two Rivers Brewing Company For this episode we set out for Easton, PA, to sit down with Co-Owner Troy Reynard and Brewer Josh Bushey at Two Rivers Brewing. Among a kingly feast of samples from the renowned kitchen at Two Rivers and the equally impressive brews, we chatted about the brewery, the restaurant, Lehigh Valley Beer Week, loneliness and cats. Dan gave...

With John Stemler at  Free Will Brewing Company and Ethan Buckman from  Stickman Brews We trekked out once again to Free Will in Perkasie, PA, this time for the celebration of funk that is Sour Sunday. Brewmaster and sage of sours John Stemler sat down to chat and sip and brought along special guest Ethan Buckman, brewer for the up an coming Stickman Brews in Royersford. As usual, Dan got us up to...

With Greg Orth from  Craft Tastings Continuing our Valentine’s Day tradition once again we invited Greg Orth from Craft Tastings to the Beer Busters Podcast Basement to indulge in some delicious beer and food pairings. Dan brought us an update on beer and Girl Scout cookie pairings and we discussed Budweiser’s latest Super Bowl commercial. Wayne hosted There’s Weid in My Beer in Happy Fun Time and...

With Mark Garber & Greg Snader at  Lancaster Homebrew We took a trip to Lancaster for a little something different, setting up shop at Lancaster Homebrew with Mark Garber and Greg Snader. We chatted about the homebrew shop’s history, the upcoming Fourth Annual  Lancaster Iron Brewer Homebrew Competition  and more. Dan got us up to speed on news about an expansion for  Tröegs Independent Brewing  a...

With Donny Abraczinskas and Andrew Nebel at  Turkey Hill Brewing Company We took a trek out to Bloomsburg, PA to hit up Turkey Hill Brewing which, besides the top-notch brewery, is home to a bed and breakfast and grille. Brewmaster Donny and General Manager Andrew sat down to chat about the brewery, its history and much more. Dan gave us the news, Wayne hosted another edition of Libation or Fabric...

With Greg Kendig and Francisco Ramirez at Mad Chef Craft Brewing We sat down with founders Greg and Francisco at Mad Chef in East Petersburg, PA to talk about the wonderful food and brews at this fast-growing brewery and restaurant. Two of the most welcoming and enthusiastic guests we’ve had on the show, this pair is brimming with passion. Dan’s news included a new Game of Thrones beer from Ommega...

With Matt Lindenmuth and Tim Howells at  Saucony Creek Brewing Co. In the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch country we sat down in the tap room at Saucony Creek Brewing in Kutztown with founder Matt Lindenmuth and chef Tim Howells. We chatted over brews about many things, including the up and coming gastropub at the brewery. As usual, Dan got us up to speed on news, Steph beerducated us about Doppelbock...

With Barry Holsten, Mark Graves & Chris Vaughn at  Flying Fish Brewing Co. We ventured across the river once again, this time to Flying Fish Brewing Company in Somerdale, NJ to sit down with Head Brewer Barry Holsten and brewers Chris Vaughn and Mark Graves (aka Slimy Sauce). The night began with Tequila early on and spiraled up from there. Dan gets his news on with stories about Cigar City/3 Floy...

“Live” at Brewphoria 13 at  Canal Street Pub The thrilling conclusion to this year’s Brewphoria beer fest at Canal Street Pub and Restaurant in Reading, PA. Brewphoria is a semi-annual beer fest that’s brought some of the best breweries from the region and beyond to our hometown since 2007. Some familiar faces (or voices, I guess) return from last year’s event along with some newcomers. Brewphoria...

“Live” at Brewphoria 13 at  Canal Street Pub We return as podcasters-in-residence once again for this year’s Brewphoria beer fest at Canal Street Pub and Restaurant in Reading, PA. Brewphoria is a semi-annual beer fest that’s brought some of the best breweries from the region and beyond to our hometown since 2007. Some familiar faces (or voices, I guess) return from last year’s event along with so...

With Vince DesRosiers and Mark Russell at  Dock Street Brewery   Philadelphia bound this time around, we hit up Dock Street Brewery in West Philly to chat with brewers Vince and Mark. Still high on the afterglow of their massivley successful release of the Wu-Tang serenaded Dock Street Beer Ain’t Nothin’ to Funk With, the gents talked about their brewing experiences, working at Dock Street and mor...