Fermented Adventure The Podcast

This episode features Keith Wallace of The Wine School of Philadelphia. Keith was starting to get tired of traveling domestically and abroad as a consulting wine maker. He chose to live in Philly because of the airport. It gave him access to convenient travel. He fell in love with Philly. He felt that it was a place that he could do something special. He opened The Philadelphia Wine School in 2001...

In this episode Sheik Meah and I discuss and taste beers that are great for Summer. Whether you're working the grill, watching a game or chilling on the beach. Honorable Mentions: Neshaminy Creek Brewing Cape May Brewing Co. Victory Brewing Stirling Pig Brewery Longwood Gardens The Media Theatre Kenwood Beer Barrow's Intense Ginger

This episode features Robin Cummiskey of Wallace Dry Goods . Wallace Dry Goods is a non-alcoholic bottle shop. They carry everything from non-alcoholic beer, spirits and wine. Beverages that aren't trying to mimic any alcohol that are delicious and made for adults. They provide the whole drinking experience offering barware and glassware, bitters and mixers to make the drink that you want rega...

This episode features David Kowalski and Monica Kowalski of Lebowski's Kool-Luah . Monica and David opened Lebowski's Taproom in August of 2023. Two months later Monica came across her father's recipe for coffee liqueur. The recipe was considered to be lost and forgotten. What they created from this recipe is one of the best coffee spirits in the world. In April of 2024 they started to...

In this episode we discuss and taste beers that were inspired by songs, video games and TV shows. We have a lively discussion with beer aficionado Sheik Meah . Honorable Mentions: 2SP Brewing Company Evil Genius Beer Co. The Great Delco Pop Con Blink 182 Ghostfish Brewing Company Thomas Hooker Brewery Bald Birds Brewing Co. Victory Brewing Retired Wonder Women Delco Batman Delco Spiderman James St...

This episode features Matt Hemmings of Sunshine Punch . Sunshine Punch is an extremely versatile orange, rum, cream cocktail. It is a low ABV cocktail at 36 Proof. Sunshine Punch is a nostalgic ready to pour and distinctly unique spirit. This brand was started four years ago but it originated as a thing that was consumed at college parties. www. SunshinePunch.me - Instagram Honorable Mentions: The...

In this episode we dive into the rich history of St. Patrick's Day and we learn about Guinness and other traditions of the day., Honorable Mentions: Jameson Redbreast Bushmills Tullamore D.E.W. Teeling Whiskey Baileys Irish Cream Magners Orchard Thieves Longueville House Cider O'Hara's Brewery Smithwick's Galway Bay Brewery White Hag Brewery

This episode features the black pioneers in the world of distilled spirits, breweries, wineries, cideries and meaderies. Honorable Mentions: Uncle Nerarest Du Nord Social Spirits Painted Stave Distilling Black Momma Vodka Brough Brothers Peoples Brewing Company Two Locals Brewing Brown Estate Harlem Wine Gallery DOPE Cider House & Winery Siwani Spirits Rideau Vineyards Monticello Detroit Farm...

This episode features presidential spirit habits of their time. It takes a look at how our presidents drank or didn't drink. Honorable Mentions: Steve Bashore George Washington's Mount Vernon Distillery Episode 50 Monticello Old Grand Dad Wild Turkey J. Rieger & Co

In this episode we feature the recent rickhouse collapse at Jack Daniel's and other catastrophic events in spirits history. Honorable Mention: Jack Daniel's Brown-Forman Barton 1792 Heaven Hill North of Scotland Distilling Jim Beam Bundaberg Distillery

In this episode we highlight the milestones and celebrations happening in the fascinating world of fermentation. Honorable Mentions: Duckhorn Vineyards Decoy Wines Château d'Yquem New Belgium Brewing Fuller's Brewery Maker's Mark Glenfarclas Distillery Casey Jones Distillery Midleton Distillery Woodchuck Hard Cider Redstone Meadery

As we wrap up Dry January we delve into the mystique of Kombucha. Highlights From our Conversation: GT's Kombucha Brew Dr. Kombucha Health-Ade Remedy Kombucha High Point Kombucha Boochy Mama's Kombucha

This episode features a conversation about Burns Night and Douglas Laing & Co's Big Peat . The Whip Tavern

This episode features Mark McDonough and Nathan Santichen of Ferm Foundations . About 3 years ago these childhood friends began selling their kimchi at farmers markets. Nate grew up makingsaurkraut with his family for New Years. They would make about three hundred pounds and give it out to their friends and family. Nate developed a love of fermenting which sent him down a rabbit hole. He made hot...

This episode features the history of Dry January, as well as, non-alcohol and low alcohol choices. Honorable Mentions: Nicole Brodeur Alcohol Change UK Lyre's Seedlip Ritual Zero Proof The Pathfinder Kraig Rovensky - Episode 194 Schilling Cider Brooklyn Brewery Weihenstephaner Athletic Brewing Heineken

In this episode we reflect on 2024. Some of the highlights and standout moments from the past year. We share and review Durham Distillery's Conniption Barrel aged gin. We look forward to where our adventures will take us in 2025. Highlights From our Conversation: Durham Distillery Asbury Park Distilling Co. Bar Convent Brooklyn American Distilling Institute Don's Mai Tai Bar Esters Fair Prospect T...

This episode features Matthew Tarallo of Corte Vetusto Mezca l. Matthew comes from corporate America. His resume lists experiences with Coca-Cola and British American Tobacco . Today he is developing an entity that allows for focusing on creating brands and expanding the footprint and recognition of existing brands. Corte Vetusto Mezcal is their first partnership. This premium mezcal is flavorful,...

This episode features Patrick Brooks of Tin City Distillery . Tin City Distillery, In Pasa Robles, CA, is "in the heart of a drinking town with a farming problem". After you make world class wine you distill it into brandy. The idea for the distillery came way too late at night while drinking wine. They decided that instead of dumping all of the grape juice down the drain they were going to create...

This episode features Damin Sawyer of Bone N' Bottle Reviews and Pete Endres of Bird Dog Cider . Bone N' Bottle Reviews is a mashup of hard cider and chicken wings. Damin came into cider into 2014. He discovered the perfect pairing for cider was chicken wings. Pete owns and operates Bird Dog Cider in New Hampshire. It resides on and small farm which boasts and orchard and tasting room. The cider b...

In this episode we explore the history and magic Drambuie . Be sure to visit our Instagram page to see the cocktail, the Hey Jonnie Cope, being made.

This episode features Mark Simmonds of Broken Shed Vodka . It was in 2009 that two Americans came down to Lake Wanaka on holiday. They fell in love with New Zealand. They were drinking vodka martini's with Mark and the asked the question. "Why are we drinking these with imported vodka?" Mark has twenty five plus years of experience under his belt making booze. Conversations ensued and a plan was c...

This episode features Dr. Pat Heist of Wilderness Trail Distillery . Wilderness Trail Distillery is the culmination of expertise that began as a fermentation company. Shane Baker and Pat Heist started Ferm Solutions , a fermentation company that services hundreds of distilleries. It was the knowledge that they gained through working with distilleries and breweries that led them to open Wilderness...

This episode features Rio Chenery of Tepache Sazón . Tepache is a fermented fruit or vegetable wine from Mexico. It dates back to prior to the Spanish arriving. This was originally a fermented corn drink from the Aztecs. This tepache comes from Michoacán and is something new to the United States market. Tepache Sazón is a unique regional drink that has claims to aid in digestion. You will find it...

This episode features Walt Talunas and Steve Occhiolini of Buzz Mead . Buzz Mead got started on a whim. 3 Bee Keepers Walt, Steve and George came together to sell honey from their apiaries. They make and sell a wide variety of cream and infused honeys. It was George that made the suggestion to start making mead. Walt has been home brewing for thirty years and already had experience making mead. To...

This episode features Neil Narcisse of Shore Sauce . Shore sauce started 6 years ago. Neil sat down to dinner one night and he emptied the last bottle of hot sauce in the house. He looked at the bottle and its simple ingredients. He googled recipes and how to make hot sauce. One of his favorites at Buffalo Wild Wings is the Mango Habanero. That was the flavor that he wanted to start with. He set o...