Fermented Adventure The Podcast

On November 7, 2021 we were present for a historic event at George Washington's Mount Vernon Distillery .  Keystone Rosen Rye was milled, fermented and distilled.  In part one we sit down with Robert and Sherri McDonald of Dancing Star Farm .  They grew the heirloom grain that went into the mash.  Next we discuss the development of the Rosen with Laura Fields of The Fields Foun...

This episode features Aleasha Monroe and Sam Komlenic of West Overton Distilling . Some familiar and many not so familiar faces filled the large room at West Overton Museum.  The sold out crowd of over 100 people showed up to talk, drink and learn about rye whiskey.  More specifically Pennsylvania Rye Whiskey was the focus and topic of conversation.  The distinguished panel included...

This episode features Dave Heller and Mary Heller of Olde Bedford Brewing Company . Mary purchased Dave a Mr. Beer Kit.  The first foray into home brewing was a success.  To Mary's surprise, it quickly developed from a hobby into an addiction to home brew.    She thought that this would entertain Dave for a couple of months and he would move on.  She had no idea that...

This episode features Steve Wilson of Wilson's Secret Sauce . It all began with barbecue competitions that were sponsored by Gary Maddox of the Philadelphia Phillies.  The competition benefited Maddox's charity Compete 360 . Steve took first place in chicken and second place in ribs.  Steve and Kelly met and they turned the BBQ passion into a thriving business.  Their little caterin...

This episode features Sam Nelis of Caledonia Spirits . We met Amy Casale at the Philadelphia Flower Show in 2019.  Dressed in a Bee costume, she introduced us to Barr Hill Gin and we immediately fell in love with the spirits.  We finally made it up to Montpelier, Vermont the home of the Barr Hill lineup.  The distillery was founded by a bee keeper, Todd Hardie .  He is passiona...

We are on the road for this episode of "Date Night Chronicles".  We come to you from Montpelier, VT where we share our latest adventures and taste 2 great ciders that the Northwest Cider Club provided... Free Water Cider Company - Opal Dry Cider - Barrel Aged and Woodinville Ciderworks - Red Flesh Hard Apple Cider Highlights from our discussion: West Overton Village and Distillery Valley Forg...

This episode features Max Pfeffer of Manatawny Still Works . Max graduated Penn State University with a degree in chemical engineering.  He began home brewing when he was in college.  This led to him discovering the UC Davis Master Brewing program .  His education and experience led him to a stint with Victory Brewing Company and then to Sly Fox Brewery.  One day, Owner John Gi...

This episode features our interviews from the American Whiskey Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  It was recorded at the Independence Seaport Museum. Highlights From our Discussion: Copper Fox Distillery Eight Oaks Farm Distillery Catoctin Creek Pennsylvania Farm Bureau Gallows Hill Spirits Uncle Nearest Angel's Envy Middleton Mixology - Smoketop Toast The Trees Brown - Forman Jack Da...

This episode features our interviews from the American Whiskey Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  It was recorded at the Independence Seaport Museum. Highlights From our Discussion: George Washington's Mount Vernon Distillery Stoll & Wolfe Delaware Valley Fields Foundation Dick Stoll Lititz, PA A.H.Hirsch Pernod Ricard USA Jefferson's Bourbon Smooth Ambler MGP Contradiction Heaven...

This episode features Michael Dombrosky of Christmas City Spirits . It all began, when a group of 4 coworkers who were rugby players, got together to share their love of the history of Bethlehem, PA.  They formed the restaurant at Tavern at the Sun Inn.  The next step was to bring the spirits into the tavern.  Woody's family has a long history of distilling in the coal regions of Pe...

This episode features Scott Wishart of Scott's Mini Woodshop Scotts journey into woodworking began with him needing to fix things around the house.  He learned more about wood turning from watching YouTube videos.  His craft woodwork has become his therapy and his escape.  He connected his love of whiskey & wine with creating bottle stoppers, bottle openers and special wine gobl...

We are back, sharing some more spirits that we picked up on a recent trip to Saint Michaels Maryland.  In this Date Night Chronicles we are enjoying Gray Wolf Spirits .  We share our tasting notes from these 4 amazing expression... Vodka, Gin, Agave and a Solera Rye Whiskey 605 S. Talbot St. #6, St. Michaels, MD 21663 - (443)339-4894 - www.graywolfspirits.com - Facebook Highlights from o...

This episode features Emily Ritchie of Northwest Cider Association The association was founded in 2010 to connect cider makers with cider drinkers.  Emily brings together and coordinates 100 plus producers of cider.  The large region covers: Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, as well as, British Columbia. Emily focuses on growing the market for cider, helping to improve and increase the...

This episode features Jack O'Connell of Dr. Brewlittles Beer Co . The success of this new brewery is based on the concept of putting all if the right people in place.  Bringing on the right head brewer was th first step after finding the location.  It's the same formula as hiring a great chef to start a restaurant.   Joshua Caputo came on board.  Dr. Brewlittles opened on Labor...

This episode features Aaron Diamond of Train Wreck Distillery . The seed of entrepreneurship was planted by Arron's Grandfather, Norman Diamond.  At a very young age Aaron would help Norman make beer and wine.  After his grandfather passed, Aaron tried making his own beer and wine.  It just didn't turn out the same.  According to Aaron it was not very good at all.  That's...

This episode features Angel Rivera and Crystal Rivera of Puerto Rico Distillery . Angel and Crystal opened the distillery in March of 2020, just as the Covid shutdown took effect.  The City of Frederick and the surrounding community has welcomed them with open arms.  It has been a great fit for everyone.  It wasn't an easy decision at first.  But, when the Rivera's made up thei...

This episode features Ashley Perez of Dragon Distillery . Mark and Tania Lambert founded Dragon Distillery as a passion project.  The theme is inspired by the game Dungeons and Dragons.  However, when it comes to the spirits they are not playing games.  Mark's family settled in Frederick in the 1700's.  The moonshine recipes date back to before prohibition.  In 2015 the La...

We spent some time in Saint Michaels Maryland a few weeks ago.  We got to meet Jaime Windon of Windon Distilling who is the CEO and Founder of Lyon Rum .  In this episode we taste 4 of the expressions from our fermented adventure.   Windon Distilling - 605 S Talbot Street #6 (in the Old Mill), Saint Michaels, MD 21663 - www.lyonrum.com Facebook Highlights from our discussion: Americ...

This episode features Mike Brubaker and Kristen Brubaker of Moo-Duck Brewery Mike received a home brewing kit as a birthday present.  The pale ale is what got things started over 14 years ago.  The science and the creativity part hooked Mike in.  Family and friends started clamoring for their brew.  Then they began brewing for big events.  The hobby turned into homebrew co...

This episode features Art Etchells of Pennsylvania Libations . Pennsylvania Libations is opening their Philadelphia Location in the Reading Terminal Market.  It will feature over 20 craft producers in the State of PA and will offer over 100 different products.  The soft opening is set for the weekend of June 19th and 20th.  Just in time for Father's Day.  PA Libations began in...

This episode features Mike Loveless and Sean Naughton of Artillery Brewing Co. Mike started as a home brewer in 2013.  His wife didn't enjoy the house smelling like a brewery any longer.  Mike had spent his early life in Europe and had become enamored with the cannon and history.  Paul Zippel is Mike's partner and they went looking for a place to expand their home brewing expertise....

This episode features Jack Fritz of Four Fingers Brewing Company . Jack has enjoyed craft beer from as early as he can remember trying his first beer.  He introduced craft to his dad Ross.  Ross began experimenting and brewing beer in his home.  He was getting really good at it.  So good in fact that they took the vacant space in a building that they own and opened Four Fingers...

In 2019 we had a stop over in Reykjavik , Iceland. In this episode we share and taste 3 of the bottles that we picked up on our short layover prior to sprinting through the airport to get to our next flight. Highlights from our discussion: Birkir Snaps Foss Distillery Crowberry Reykjavik Distillery Floki Eimverk Distillery Visit Iceland Chambord Brewscuits is sponsoring this episode.  Be...

This episode features Mark McLaughlin of Old Line Spirits .   Mark and Arch got to know each other from their time in the Navy.  They didn't care for their civilian careers and sitting at a desk.  They were drawn to the romance of the craft spirits world.  Mark went to Seattle for a wedding a few days after quitting his job.  From there it was serendipity.  They went...

This episode features Matthew Check , Brian Crew and Karin Kozlowski of Cellar Beast Winehouse .  In episode 28 we interviewed Matt and Brian.  Now we sit down with them again at their new venture, Cellar Beast Winehouse.  Karin has joined the team bringing her wine and cider making expertise.  It was a rainy day in a most perfect setting.  We discussed and tasted 3 of the...