Beverage Chronicles

Our guests are Brian Jackson, Agnes Jamora, Ludovica D'andria from Cold Flame Ventures, as they discuss their new award-winning gin, “IL Dottore.”  IL Dottore Gin is distilled in Italy, typically described as coming from a small, family‑run distillery that blends traditional methods with a modern flavor profile. Messaging around the brand emphasizes Italian craftsmanship and Mediterranean characte...

Our special guest is Sam Calagione, founder and CEO of Dogfish Head. 2025 marks the 30th anniversary of the company. Sam discusses DH’s origin, merger with Boston Beer (Samuel Adams) and goals for the future. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Also: Pop the Cork: Exploring Sparkling Wines with Robin Shreeves Cocktail Recipes How This Unique Liqueur is Taking the World by Storm See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Mixology Magic: Secrets from Frankie Solarik’s BarChef. Plus: Fizz vs. Foam: What’s the Real Difference? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Also: A Taste of Tradition: Exploring the Last of the Stirred Classics. Draft, Bottle, or Can? The Beer Taste Challenge You Didn't Know You Needed See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Also: How some traditional drinking customs are being challenged. Are energy drinks in danger of being banned? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Co-host Michelle Lam introduces us to Malexi Brands, a family-owned German-American business that imports and distributes German brands to the US market, including German wine producer Weegmüller Wines. The company was founded by Ines and Marc, who moved their family from Germany to the United States in 2022. Wine expert John Mahoney describes his choice for a remarkable late summer wine. See Priv...

How Tariffs are Changing the Beer Landscape. Who is affected? Who is being hurt the most? Crafting Spirits: The Vision Behind “Before the Barrel Distillery” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sipping Sunshine: The CoAqua Coconut Water Experience... Is it a Love Affair? Peter LaFrance Reviews Goose Island’s Hazy Beer Hug. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ommegang's Hidden Brew Experience. The Origins of Imported Beer Names. Michelle Lam offers public relations trends that are reshaping the beverage world in 2025. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Also, Michelle Lam Tastes the Future: Predicting Beverage Trends through Public Relations. Mastering the Old Fashioned: Tips from Mike Vander Horn See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Dark Side: A Deep Dive into Porters and Stouts. From Grain to Glass: The Story Behind Founders Kalamazoo Stout. Bubble Wars: Which Soft Drink Will Reign Supreme in 2025? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: Rice in Your Beer as a Main Ingredient? Will breweries be returning to glass? Beer Cocktails. Public Relations Trends Shaping the Beverage World for 2025. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: Summertime Beer Traditions with Rachel Benkowski, Review of Founders KBS, Michelle Lam Prrovides the Top PR Trends Revolutionizing The Beverage Industry in 2025 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: How AI is Transforming Public Relations: The Future is Here! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: State by State: The Craft Brewing Powerhouses You Need to Know. Michelle Lam on Merging AI with Public Relations: What You Need to Know See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A new category on the horizon. Rachel Benkowski’s take on beer as medicine. Yuengling’s innovative expansion, more to come? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Unveiling the 2025 Glassboro Craft Beer Festival with Scott Kronberger and Cheers to Summer: Discovering New Wines with Robin Shreeves at Sharrott Winery See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We talk with podcast host Kali-Kat, who tells us about her new craft beer show and discusses the story behind a couple of memorable episodes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Plus: Michelle Lam talks Bronx Bull Bourbon Whiskey at the NYC Whiskey & Spirits Festival, Andrea Young creates a wine-chocolate pairing with Aubrey Graf-Daniels of The Ancestral Vine See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: The Evolution of American Beer: Insights from Rachel Benkowski and Inside Dovetail Distillery: Michelle Lam's Exclusive Report See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: New releases from Boston Beer. Robin Shreeves reports on dandelion wine. Sake, Gourmet Cocktails See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Why the World Beer Cup is the Ultimate Beer Showdown See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We discuss the future of Rampur in America, their product line and bold expansion plans. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Included: The great Indian heritage of premium single malt whiskys, adapting to the American market, unique flavor profiles. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.