Fermented Adventure The Podcast

This episode features Matt Serra of Kenwood Original . Matt was working for Victory Brewing when the seed for a light beer option was planted.  Looking at the craft beer landscape he believed there was void for a light beer.  The idea for a Philly brand was born.  His experience in sales and marketing is helping to launch a light beer that is packed with flavor.  Kenwood Origin...

This episode features Mead Maker Allen Martin . About five years ago Allen went to a beer bottle share with his wife.  He met Carver Wilson who Allen considers to be "The Home Mead Making Extraordinaire".  Up until that time Allen had never tried mead.  After twenty minutes of enjoying the mead, Alan proclaimed, "that he was going to start making this stuff".  That began a rabb...

This episode features Todd Collins and Alan Pfizenmayer of HMK Insurance . HMK Insurance is located in Bethlehem, PA.  The inception goes all of the way back to 1914.  In the mid 1990's they began to focus their attention on craft beverages.  Tim Kurtz brought on a few local breweries.  Today they have clients spread out across the United States.  As insurance agents they...

This episode features Gabe DiSaverio of The Spicy Shark . Spicy Shark was born in 2018 by Gabe by combining his two favorite things in life... Hot Sauces and Sharks.  Five years ago he left behind the beer business and went pro.  After spending 17 years with the Boston beer company, he decided to follow his passion.  He grew up trying diverse ethnic food.  This included spicy f...

This episode features Corey Fitzsimmons of Method Spirits . Corey was a bartender in New York City for over a decade.  He had the honor of being the head bartender at the new location for the Union Square Cafe.  He quickly discovered the he was not able to source local vermouth that would work for classic cocktails.  He began working on a vermouth using his own recipes and exploring...

This episode features Luke Goucher and Carson Souza of Obscurity Mead Hall & Cidery . Obscurity started with friends getting together and having a passion for beer.  Carson had already been in the brewing industry for 10 years as a commercial brewer at a vegan brewery.  Luke and Carson decided to get a little wild and play with mead as well.  A adventure was born in the cornfiel...

This episode features Dave Schmier of Proof and Wood Ventures . Dave co-founded Redemption Rye in 2010.  In 2015 he sold the company and within a short time he started Proof and Wood.  Presently he doesn't distill, however, he does source some incredible whiskey and barrel aged spirits.  A huge part of what they do is blending of whiskey.  The have recently added rum to the mix...

This episode features Lauren Patz of Redwood Empire Whiskey . The story begins not with whiskey but, with wine.  Derek Benham started a wine company over 20 years ago.  He built the brand and sold it in 2013.  He then set his sights on starting a distillery.  White spirits flowed from the still and they began laying down barrels in 2015.  Redwood Empire is located in the h...

In this episode we speak with Michael Juergens of Bhutan Wine Company . Michael grew up in Southern California.  He was a punk rock skateboard kid.  His origins were not in wine.  His dad came home from a business trip to Italy with a bottle of wine.  He suggested that they drink the wine and smoke cigars.  At his mothers insistence, off to the garage they went.  The...

In this episode we speak with Anthony Packwood of Ovo Vodka . Anthony and John Dunnington are from Liverpool.  Their studies in grad school were around the alcohol industry.  They focused on the branding and marketing.  The more that they saw others creating, they began to get curious on making their own product.  It was important for them to have a cause conscious mission from...

In this episode we speak with Jackie Williams of RX Global about Bar Convent Brooklyn 2022.   In 2018 BCB was launched.  In 2022 BCB celebrated it's new Brooklyn home at Industry City.   Bar Convent Brooklyn took place on June 14th and 15th.  Over 3,700 attended the event over a 2 day span.  The event provided an amazing opportunity for the bartending and spirits industry...

This episode features Barb McDonald and Crystal Barrios of Laws Whiskey House . Laws is a local distillery in Denver, Colorado.  They began distilling in 2011 and sold their first drop of whiskey in 2014.  Their focus from the beginning was to make, age and sell their own juice.  For Al and Mary Ann Laws, whiskey is the passion and whiskey is the goal.  Since day one... Whiskey...

This episode features Brenden Raulerson   of Glen Moray. Glen Moray Distillery has been in operation, off and on, since 1897.  The distillery originated out of the Elgin West Brewery in the heart of Speyside. In the early 1900's they were "mellowing" whisky in Chardonnay and Chenin Blanc barrels.  The philosophy of experimenting with cask finishes still exists today.  120 plus...

This episode features Absinthia Vermut of Absinthia . It all began in 1996 when Absinthia attended a San Francisco Cacophony Society party.  There was a crystal bowl on the table with a green liquid.  At that very moment absinthe was still illegal.  She tried absinthe for the very first time.  To her it was delicious.  She was drawn to it so much that she decided to produc...

This episode features a brief history about the Whiskey Rebellion.  On July 8th we took part in the Whiskey Walk festivities.  Spirit producers were set up throughout the town of Washington, PA.  We got to sample and speak with them as they introduced their products to the masses.  On July 9th we got to witness the amazing retelling of the rebellion.  The actors that portr...

This episode features John Sepcoski and Janice Sepcoski of Holy Ghost Distillery . Janice and John enjoyed visiting distilleries, breweries and wineries.  After visiting a distillery 7 years ago John said, "I can do better then this".  This led them to looking for land and a building to host their vision.  What they've set out to create is a total experience.  Not just buy a bo...

This episode features Micah McFarlane and J uan Carlos Gordillo of the Revel Spirits . Ten years ago, Micah was helping out Matt Hector Ruiz, who was starting a tequila company.  The went to Morelos, Mexico where Micah began bringing back the juice and sharing it.  His role became helping to bring the agave spirits to the United States.  The next step was to create a business plan a...

We haven't done a date night Chronicles in a while.  This provided a little bit of a break to catch up and update you on where we have been an what we are going to be up to.  This provided the perfect opportunity to try and share a ready to drink cocktail. Tommy Bahama Mango Citrus Sparkling Vodka Traveler was delicious.  Crisp, refreshing and thirst quenching.  Hints of mango...

This episode features Jacob Manning and Abbe Hyde of the Winely . Winely was created from biotechnology research by Jacob.  He has always been passionate about fermenting and the fermentation industry.  Winely is a technology solution that monitors fermentation in real time.  Jacob believes that fermentation will change the world.  Abbe works to bring the technology to the fore...

This episode features Brian Woerner of the World Honey Exchange .   Brian is a huge honey fanatic.  Brian travels the world meeting with bee keepers.  He facilitates getting their products into new markets.  His company sells wholesale to breweries, meaderies, ice cream and chocolate companies.  Just about anyone that will include honey in their product.  Honey is a f...

This episode features Stirling Sowerby of The Flying Deutschman Food Truck.   The Flying Deutschman Food Truck represents German food culture.  Stirling comes from a chef and restaurant background in Germany.  So he knows what he's speaking about.  8 Years ago Heidi was created.  It's a "Disneyesque" pirate themed culinary extravaganza.  His initial interest was to put a real restaurant that serve...

We had the pleasure to attend the Dalmore Whisky tasting at Roger Wilco .  This was an event that was held for the Wilco Whiskey Club.   Dan Loeser led a spirited discussion and education of 5 expressions in the Dalmore line.  We also got to sample some feedback from the attendees.  We found out what they like best and what it is about whiskey and the club that they appreciate....

This episode features Owen King of Iron Clad Distillery . Stephen King purchased the building, a dry goods warehouse built in 1913, approximately 15 years ago.  To best utilize the space, the decision was made to try to store bourbon barrels.  This led to acquiring a 26 gallon still.  From there, they began to get more serious and bought 5 more 26 gallon stills.  This expansion...

This episode features Royall Ferguson and Dave Emmons of Deep Creek Distilling . Dave and Royall have known each other for 20 plus years.  The discussion of distilling came up at a Greek festival in Norfolk.  They began step by step to understand the whole process.  "Doing it the old fashioned way", as Royall puts it.  Grind the local grain, make the mash and then ferment it. &...

In this episode we sit down with Ben Wenk and discuss the upcoming PA Ciderfest and catch up with all that has been happening with Ploughman Cider .  Ben was our guest for episode 39 .  So much has been happening with the growing orchard and farm.  The taproom in Gettysburg is fully set up and open.  We can't wait to see everyone at Ciderfest PA.   Highlights From our Disc...