UnCapped Podcast

In this episode we talk to Keith Marcoux from Olde Mother Brewing Company to talk about our shared anniversaries. We are celebrating 8 years of Uncapped and 9 years of Olde Mother. We also talked about an upcoming Halloween party they are hosting with McClintock Distilling, two events being held in support of fallen first responders, and a distillery that Keith has planned. There was also a lot of...

In this episode we talk to Nick Markoff (owner) and Paul Brubacher (Director of Operations) from Markoff's Haunted Forest, a popular haunted attraction in Maryland. We discuss the history of the haunted forest, from its humble beginnings as a mobile haunt in a converted school bus to its current sprawling operation. Also discussed was the challenges of running a seasonal, outdoor attraction, inclu...

In this episode we talk to Chris Jaccobs from Beer Zombies. He tells us about the journey from starting an Instagram account to opening a production brewery in 10 years. Along the way their were numerous collabs, bottle shops, merch drops, and contract brewing. The episode ends with stupid questions that were recorded the night before at the brewer's party for Kill the Lights. Corey Campbel (@mary...

In this episode,we speak with Jennifer and Justin Stiefel, co-founders of Heritage Distilling Company, about their journey in the craft distilling industry. We discuss the challenges and innovations in starting a distillery, the importance of regulatory navigation, and their commitment to community and military support through their Salute Series. They highlight their unique business model, produc...

We recently made the trip up to Chest, NY to ask stupid questions at the Tin Barn Block Party. Here is a rundown of who joined in the fun. Rich Dabreau - Tin Barn Brewing Dale Van Pamelen - Tin Barn Brewing Scott Novich - Alternate Ending Beer Co. Kenny Rampolla - Lost Tavern Brewing Tim Besecker - Twin Elephant Brewery Jon Paton - Widowmaker Brewing Bob Olson - Bolero Snort Brewery Eric Ruta - Ma...

The week we talked to Matt Hagerman and Meghan Morgan from Lost Rhino Brewing. We talked about their new beer  “Two-A-Daze”. They gave us a rundown of what has been going on at the brewery and some of their upcoming events.   Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Follow Chris on Instagram   Like us on Facebook!  Supported by the Brewers Association of Maryland

Caroline Sisson, Director of Marketing and Hospitality at Heavy Seas Brewing, discussed the brewery's 29-year history and plans for its 30th anniversary. She highlighted the rebranding from Clipper City to Heavy Seas in the early 2000s and the success of flagship beers like Loose Cannon and Winter Storm. Sisson also mentioned the challenges posed by COVID-19 and the importance of the taproom for f...

For this weeks episode we talk to we talk to Chris Brown (owner) and Mike Rothman (Director of Hospitality) from Zinnia. We talked about history of this absolutely beautiful restaurant and their amazing beer program. Check them out at eatzinnia.com   Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Follow Chris on Instagram   Like us on Facebook!  Supported by the Brewers Association of Maryland

This week we welcome Paul Grenier, co-founder of Mortalis Brewing Company,  back to the show. We talked about the upcoming Mortalis x Swiftwater Luau that takes place on 7/13. We also discussed their Buffalo location, the state of craft beer, and much more. You can get your Luau tickets at - bit.ly/msluau24 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Follow Chris on Instagram   Like us on Facebook!...

This week we talk to Jinson Chan the co-founder and general manager of High Side and Sojourn Fermentory . We were also joined by Mike Pawley the co-founder and head brewer of Sojourn. We talked about how Jinson's love of craft beer lead him to opening High Side in Fairfax, Va and then to start Sojourn Fermentory in Suffolk, Va. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Follow Chris on Instagram   Like...

This week we talked to Lee Rosebush (co-founder/distiller) and Abby Casarella (marketing manager) from Rosie Cheeks Distillery. We talked about Lee's background, the history of Rosie Cheeks, the variety of products they offer, and their upcoming 2 year anniversary celebration that Sadie Bass will be performing at. You can get more information and tickets at www.rosiecheeksdistilling.com . We also...

In this week's episode I talked to Max Lents and Eli Breitburg-Smith, the co founders of Baltimore Spirits Company. We kicked off the interview talking about the Spirits of Maryland: Frederick event that takes place on May 18th in downtown Frederick, Md. You can get more info and tickets at www.marylandspirits.org/ Next Max went over all of the details on their Cocktail Gallery. After that Eli joi...

I recently caught up with Hirad Yaldaei, co-owner and head distiller of Dragon Distillery. We talked about all of the things they have going on and how the business has changed over the years. Hirad also shared some awesome stories from his personal life. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Follow Chris on Instagram   Like us on Facebook!  Supported by the Brewers Association of Maryland

This week I talked to Eduardo Sánchez, one of the creators of The Blair Witch Project. Once I got done fanboying Ed talked about how he got into filmmaking, he recounted stories about the making of The Blair Witch Project and the effect it has had on his life. We also discussed some of the other projects he has worked on more recently. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Follow Chris on Instagram &nb...

This week I had the amazing opportunity of being granted the first interview that the hottest brewery in craft beer has participated in. My esteemed guests this week are Rob (Brand Development/Events Coordinator) and Andyy (Director of Merchandizing) from Salt and Oak Brewery. This is an episode you don't want to miss. Salt and Oak has provided some much needed excitement back into the craft beer...

This week we talked to Gary Hill, co founder of 9north Rum. Listen in to hear the history of the company and get a lot of knowledge about rum. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Follow Chris on Instagram   Like us on Facebook!  Presented by Idiom Brewing Co. And supported by the Brewers Association of Maryland

This week I was joined by Jason Scheerer (General Manager) and Tim "Scooter" Christofield (Head Bartender) from Max's taphouse in Baltimore, Maryland. They made the trek out to Frederick to give me all of the details for their 20th annual Belgian Beer Fest that takes place February 16th to the 19th. We also talked about Max's history and their impressive 113 tap draft system. Check them out at www...

This week I talked to Josh Cross, the bar manager at Thacher and Rye. Josh is responsible for making one of the best Old Fashioneds I have ever drank. While talking to Josh about the old fashioned he made me for an article I was writing I knew I had to have him on the podcast to talk about cocktails. So that's what we did. If you want to check out my old fashioned article it can be found here --&g...

This week we talked to Michael Clements, founder of Idiom Brewing Company, and Brett Novick, founder of Boxcar Burgers. We talked about Expressions at Idiom, the soon-to-be-opened kitchen located inside the brewery. Brett was brought on to lend his expertise in the restaurant business to help get the kitchen off the ground. We also talked about the history of Boxcar and Brett's culinary experience...

This week we talked to Eric Kelchlin, the founder of Sharpsburg, Md based Boochy Call Kombucha. We talked about what got him into brewing kombucha and how it is made. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Follow Chris on Instagram   Like us on Facebook!  Presented by Idiom Brewing Co. And supported by the Brewers Association of Maryland

This week, I had a conversation with Garrett Chamber, the co-founder of Cushwa Brewing Company located in Williamsport, Maryland. During our chat, we discussed the newly opened taproom and Rad Pies in Columbia, Maryland. We also talked about their upcoming 7th Anniversary Party scheduled for January 27th at the brewery. Additionally, we discussed the Phantasm Cup and the overall outlook of the cra...

This is the second of three episodes recorded at Xul Beer Company during the weekend of their Kill The Lights festival. Here is a rundown of who humored me by answering my stupid questions.   Will Rivera - Dream State Brewing Kristofer Marino - Brewed Events Mark Bjornstad - Drekker Brewing Company Mikey Foster - Resident Culture Ryan Dowdle - Angry Chair Brewing Ignacio Montenegro - Tripping...

This week I talked to Lindsay Hayes, better known on Instagram as @hoppyhayes . There isn't much to say about this episode other than it was a wild ride and you should give it a listen. The two best words to describe Lindsay are awesome and entertaining. Go give her a follow! I also spent a bunch of time convincing her to go to the "Kill The Lights” beer Festival at Xul. Subscribe to our YouTube C...

This week we talked to Jamie and Alfred Rotimi, co-founders of Joyhound Brewing Company. We talked about Alfred's path to wanting to open a brewery, the history of the Joyhound brand, and what the future holds. We also discussed their dedication to accessibility and inclusion and their crowd funding campaign being hosted on Mainvest. Last but not least we discussed their family and how important b...

This week we headed to Baltimore, Md to check in with Rob and Judy Neff, the owners of Checkerspot Brewing Company . We talked about their backgrounds, the history of the brewery, and their beautiful new location. We also got the story of them winning the Samuel Adams Brewing the American Dream contest and all of the amazing experiences as a result. Lastly we talked about the releas...