Beer Me!

A filmmaker, professor, journalist, and brewer walk into a bar...or rather, a panel, hosted by Theresa McCulla on October 22nd. This virtual event is in collaboration with the National Museum of American History and will discuss beer in the US, the past and present. Aside from this exciting event, Theresa shares how her work as the curator of the American Brewing History Initiative has morphed ove...

This past May, Brienne Allan kicked off a reckoning within the craft beer community in regards to sexual harassment and discrimination. Brienne joins the show along with LeBaron Meyers, President of NotMe Solutions. #Notme is a reporting platform for those who have experienced or witnessed racism, harassment, discrimination and misconduct. “Craft beer is in a liminal phase…an in-between” said Bart...

Brewery Ardennes: Opening a brewery in a pandemic, it's all in the details Nestled in the banks of Seneca Lake in Geneva, New York is newly opened, Brewery Ardennes. Derek and Stacy Edinger opened the brewery in May 2021, but have this stunning, Belgium-inspired brewery producing and operating like a veteran brewery. With backgrounds in aerospace engineering and hospitality, Derek and Stacy have a...

In 2013, Annie Johnson won the American Homebrewer Associations' Homebrewer of the year award. She is now a brewmaster, a certified beer judge (BJCP), a chapter leader in the Seattle Pink Boots Society Chapter, and a member of the Governing Committee for the American Homebrewers Association. She shares her story and some tips along the way for homebrewers everywhere.

Craft beer continues to grow in popularity throughout Asia. For the 6th year, Seabrew, an annual conference, and trade fair for the brewing community will commence in Taipei this November. Charles Guerrier, Director of Seabrew, takes us through the importance of this conference and what has been the most impactful for brewers who come from all over Asia.  

Matias Vera Cruz Dutrenit, founder of Monstruo de Agua Cerveceria in Mexico City, joins us on the show to discuss how his brewery (part of the Colectivo Axolote) embraces Mexican terroir and seeks to support sustainable practices in beer production. We dive into the importance of agroecological-regenerative practices and how impactful they can be. 

Jon Lundbom, Division manager from Importer, B.United joins us on the show. We dive into creative shipping solutions and how exciting international breweries are breaking into the U.S. market. Jon is also the jazz guitarist for the band "Big Five Cord"...we recommend sipping your favorite brew while listening to some of their albums. 

This week we welcome back to the show Julia Herz, Founder and CEO of HerzMuses Enterprises LLC. As the keynote speaker for The Women's International Beer Summit in April, we dive into proactive ways women can use their voices and how we (collectively) should never shy away from tougher conversations. Julia also shares one of her new projects: Gray for Good - For all Womanhood (I grayed, I saved, I...

After a difficult pandemic season, Beer Me is back! Katie Marisic , the Federal Affairs Director for the Brewers Association joins the for this special relaunch. Katie shares how the Brewers Association responded to the major revenue losses their members experienced in the midst of the pandemic. We also dive into the recent @RatMagnet stories that revealed the mistreatment of people in the beer in...

During this time, we have to get creative, this includes beer dinners. Jacki Hannon from Bell's Brewery organized and executed a top-notch beer dinner - all online! She calls in to chat about how she put it together, and tips for how to do your own. She also catches us up on how Bell's Brewery is coping with our current pandemic. We go a little off-topic with a shot out to The Brewers Association...

Today Odessa Winter and Lily Schulz from the DC chapter of The Pink Society discuss what they hope for the craft beer industry and what they are doing to make those changes. The Pink Boots Society is a non-profit with members all over the world that: "was created to assist, inspire and encourage women beer industry professionals to advance their careers through education."  Powered and distributed...

Brewers are stewards of the community. To list all the good brewers have done for their neighborhoods - we can't, it would take too long. Today we are highlighting one big thing: A St. Baldrick's Event at Boundary Stone to help conquer childhood cancer. This annual event (this year: March 15th) fueled by donated beer, and many a DC brewer's participation/fundraising. We also manage to talk over so...

Raman Santra (Creator of Nightlife blog Barred in DC), Bobby Bump (Head Brewer at Right Proper Brewing Company), and Michael Stein (President of Lost Lagers and Sr. Staff Writer at DCBeer.com) joined forces to brew a beer that is built through a series of online polls. For example: "What should the appearance of the beer be?".  The results are in and the beer will be released late March. We get in...

A topic that comes up a lot here on Beer Me! Is how the craft beer industry has expanded so much over the years, that establishments really need to make an effort to stand out. Breweries, brewpubs, and beer bars need to tell a story and create a brand. Dmitri Chekaldin, the owner of Dacha Beer Garden in the Shaw neighborhood of DC and Dacha Navy Yard, has a story for both of his locations, and ver...

This series of episodes will cover beverages that are near and dear to the beer world. This week: Tiki cocktails. Brewers and beer professionals have a true affinity for tiki. You see the flavors pop up in brews throughout the US - and most beer professionals love tiki bars and cocktails. Who doesn't?! Jeff Faile, spirits specialist for Bacchus Imports is on the show to talk tiki history and cockt...

Josh Bernstein is a beer, spirits, food, and travel journalist. He has written some pretty cool beer books, like "Brewed Awakening" and "Homebrew World." Well, what do we need now? MORE BEER BOOKS! And Bernstein has delivered with his newly \-published "Drink Better Beer: Discover the Secrets of the Brewing Experts." Calling in from his home in Brooklyn, he discusses our burning questions about th...

Pete Jones (Education and Competition Committee Chairman of the DC Homebrewers Club), Jake Grover (Events Committee Chairman of the DC Homebrewers Club) and Ron Fink (Lead Brewer at Jailbreak Brewing Company) join us in studio to discuss how these two brewing worlds differ in ingredients, processes, and mindset. We also manage to cover other homebrewing facts and get nerdy about lagers. Powered an...

Welcoming back to the studio Katie Marisic (Federal Affairs Manager for the Brewers Association) and Doug Miller (Lecture for Cornell University teaching Fermented Grains, Cider, and Sake classes)! We cover new beer education at Cornell, work that the Brewers Association is doing on Capitol Hill, and some more random topics - like hop farmers and Monks Cafe. Kicking off the new season strong! Powe...

Neighborhood Restaurant Group has recently opened its newest location in NYC's Lower East Side - The Grand Delancy. Greg Engert sits down at Churchkey in DC to talk about the new establishment, beer trend, and a nice little recap on beer for 2019.  Powered and distributed by Simplecast

Yazan Karadsheh attended school in Boulder, Colorado and naturally, got excited about craft beer. After years of training he opened Jordan's first craft brewery - fast forward ten years later and his brewery, Carakale, is still the only craft brewery in the country. On Beer Me, he reflects on the challenges and the benefits of owning and operating his brewery. Powered and distributed by Simplecast...

Beth Vita, Assistant Brewer of B.C. Brewery in Hunt Valley, Maryland is in studio today to talk about the naturally gluten-free beer she brews.  She was diagnosed with celiac disease a couple of years ago and decided to become a brewer to make beers she could enjoy. She explains what grains she uses, how this gluten-free beer has been received, and some future styles she hopes to tackle.  Powered...

Familiar guests to Beer Me are gathered for a beer Friendsgiving. Colleen Gillespie, Sam Nellis, Brett Weinrieb, and Grant Vaught each bring a beer that reminds them of Thanksgiving - both for food pairing purposes and sentiment. They also bring a bit of Thanksgiving advice - stuff gets deep, bring floaties.  Powered and Distributed by Simplecast

Eric Kintner, Senior Manager and Beer & Spirits Buyer for Wardman Wines in the Brookland neighborhood of Washington DC, is in studio (on his Birthday!) to chat about selling beer as a retailer. As someone who has been a beer buyer for both large establishments (Trader Joes) and now for a smaller establishment, he gives insight to what goes into selecting and selling beer. Powered and distribut...

Silver Branch Brewing Company will celebrate it's one year anniversary in March 2020. We have talked to Brett Robison, Co-Founder, General Manager, and COO multiple times - going through the journey of planning and opening a brewery. Today, he is in to share his successes, mistakes, and learnings now that the brewery is opened and fully functional.  Powered and distributed by Simplecast

Justin Kennedy author of "Bucket List Beer: 1000 Adventures, Pubs, Breweries, Festivals" calls in to chat about his newly released book. He covers the research process, favorite beer cities, beer festivals, and his own beer bucket list.  Powered and distributed by Simplecast