AG Craft Beer Cast

Sam Calagione owner/Brewer at Dogfish Head joins me to talk Record Store Day, Grateful Dead lager collaboration and more. Also Jon Henderson from the AC Beer and Music Fest recaps 20 years of this awesome festival that is ending next weekend. News from Firestone Walker, Tilray and more. Plus, a tribute to Scott Wells who is leaving Bolero Snort for a new venture. Gary Monterosso weekly segment too...

Dani Casey co-owner at Foam Brewers joined me to talk 10th Anniversary, where they are pouring in NJ next and more. Anniversary stuff from Ghost Hawk and the Veil too. You can drink on the Staten Island Ferry again. Stone Brewing takes over a part of Petco Park. New way to get to wineries and breweries around Cape May and Wildwood. New gluten free- N/A beer from Departed Soles. Gary Monterosso wee...

 All News edition with stuff from Dogfish, Trillium, River Horse/DuClaw, Jersey Girl Brewing. Sammy Hagar's Beach Bar Rum available in NY and NJ. Athletic and the SF Giants partner up. Strong Rope is closing but the boys from @foreverbrewing are moving in. Proletariat is also closing. Info on beers @alesmithbrewing @lawsonsfinest and more. @garymonterosso weekly segment too.  @njcraftbeer @hoppedu...

Ronnie Scouten co-owner and Brewer at Autodidact joined me on the show to talk 3rd Anniversary party and more. News from Samuel Adams, New Trail, @nyscraftbeer More breweries closing including Triumph in New Hope, PA. Big merger in Chicago. A tribute to Ann Reilly who's leaving her post as Exec Director of the NYC Brewers Guild. George Clooney and Friends diving into the N/A space and more. #drink...

Brett Bullock, owner and Brewer at Screamin Hill Brewery joined me. A couple of NJ Breweries are having issues. I will discuss. Das Bock returns to Long Island, Baron Brew Fest info. Anniversary parties from Terrapin, Autodidact, Czig Meister, The Veil too. Plus Beer Girl expanding distro. New beers from Von Ebert and Founders. Tilray buys Brewdog and more.  #drinklocal #smallbusinessowners #music...

Replaying the interview I did with John Holl from just a few weeks ago. Also discussing the closures that have happened over the last several weeks from Tired Hands and Jersey Cyclone. Also another edition of why are beer festivals not succeeding in NJ and nationwide. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All News edition. With stuff from Foam Brewers, Screamin Hill, AC Beer and Music Fest, Troegs, Alesmith, Sierra Nevada, Dogfish Head. Prison City Beer, A cool collab from Coronado Brewing and El Segundo Brewing and more. @njcraftbeer @hoppedupnetwork #drinklocal #smallbusinessowners #music #podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Holl, beer author, editor podcast host joins me for 2 segments from Haileys Pub in Metchuen. News from Cigar City, Colorado Brewers Guild, Departed Soles donut day is back. Iron Maiden teaming with Lagunitas for a new Trooper beer. American Craft Beer HOF news, Victory celebrating 30 years and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Goldstein Owner/Head Brewer of Icarus Brewing joins for 2 segments from the brewery. What does year 10 bring? A yacht rock cover band you don't want to miss and more. News from Trillium, Samuel Adams, Dogfish Head. Beer made with Bear Poop? You betcha Yogi Bear. And why are NJ Beer Festivals on the decline and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All ladies guest edition. First up Kat Hess Head Brewer at Wynkoop talks about the Day of Darks event and more. Then Ann Reilly the Executive Director of the NYC brewers guild joins me to talk about Opening Bash. News from Troegs, Jersey Girl, Stone, Other Half, Strong Rope. Plus the GABF is going outdoors this year and more.  www.am970theanswer.com to stream the show live anywhere around the worl...

Maddie Bowen the new owner of Lions Roar Brewing in Westfield, NJ Joins me for 2 segments. News from Wynkoop, Firestone Walker, Big Brew, NYC Brewed, Funky Buddha. A recap of Dogfish Head's 30 min pop up in NYC. My review of Emberside Brewing tap takeover. NJ ABC actually listened to brewers, legislators and the general public and more.  @njcraftbeer @hoppedupnetwork #drinklocal #smallbusinessowne...

Paul Brown the co-creator of Super Jersey Comic Expo joins me for 2 segments. A fantastic family friendly event taking place in April. Plus, Paul gives his opinion on what businesses are doing right and wrong when it comes to social media. News from Stone Brewing, Coronado Brewing, Von Ebert, Alesmith and Weyerbacher. Angry Erik Anniversary party and more.  @njcraftbeer @hoppedupnetwork #drinkloca...

Tim Pewitt co-owner of Wet Ticket Brewing joined me for 2 segments. We're talking about their recent 9th Anniversary, beers coming out soon and how to brew a beer event. News from Other Half, Troegs, Icarus. Spring beer fest in the Lehigh Valley. Anniversary party at Three 3's. More breweries closing and more. #drinklocal #smallbusinessowners #music #podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

Tom Nielsen the director of brewing operations for Emberside Brewery joined me for 2 segments from Grain and Cane restaurant. News from @brewsology @funkybuddhabeer @cigarcitybrewing Von Ebert, brew a beer at Wet Ticket. An awesome comic book event in NJ. CHICAGO Beer Fest. The date for NYC Opening Bash is set and more. @njcraftbeer @hoppedupnetwork #drinklocal #smallbusinessowners #music #podcast...

Jim King the co-owner and Issac Boucher the Head Brewer of Skinny Flowers join me for 2 segments from the brewery. News from Brewsology, Funky Buddha, Cigar City, Molson Coors gets you home for free on NYE in select cities. The date for NYC Opening Bash is set and more. Suds and Duds too. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All News Edition with stuff from Brewsology, Athletic Brewing Company teaming up with Open Table. Funky Buddha Brewery, Cigar City Brewing Gun Hill Brewing Company. N/A beer from Founders Brewing Co.. The date for NYC Opening Bash is set and more. Suds and Duds too.  @njcraftbeer @hoppedupnetwork #drinklocal #smallbusinessowners #music #podcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tiney Riccardi the Earthy Delight's Reporter from The Denver Post, joins me to talk about her great story on Wilding Brands and how they figured out a way to join forces and prosper in these uncertain times. News from Brewsology, Alternate Ending, Ghostfish, Russian River. An update on Anchor Steam not leaving San Francisco. A new brewery in NJ hires a director of brewery operations and more. Suds...

All News edition with stuff from Wet Ticket Brewing, Icarus Brewing and Jersey Girl. Dogfish Head and Creem magazine hosting a Dirty Martini party in NYC. Info on Pure Project's Anniversary party. Here for the beer tickets on sale now for the AC Beer and Music Fest. Updates on Rogue and Torch and Crown closings and more. Suds and Duds too. #metalforever   #drinklocal   #drinkcraftnotcrap   #stouts...

Eric McGowan Co-owner of Pallet Brewing in Maplewood,NJ joined me for two segments from the brewery. News with stuff from Wet Ticket, Brooklyn Brewery, Lawson's Finest, Big Brew, Torch and Crown has closed. The Siebel Institute of Technology is leaving Chicago. closes and more. Suds and Duds too.  @njcraftbeer @hoppedupnetwork #metalforever   #drinklocal   #drinkcraftnotcrap   #stouts   #ipas   #l...

Colin McDonough and Stevie Nicks his beautiful 1yr old English Labrador from Oakflower Brewing joins me for two segments from the brewery. We discuss the brewery's 3rd Anniversary this weekend and more. News of course with stuff from Wet Ticket, Big Brew, Icarus, Rogue spirits and ales closes and more. Suds and Duds too. @njcraftbeer @hoppedupnetwork  #metalforever #drinklocal #drinkcraftnotcrap #...

Ron Cassel and Ronnie Scouten from Autodidact join me for two segments from the brewery. Talking about expansion of the existing brewery, why the Egger hop is so popular and more. News of course with stuff from Firestone Walker, Great Lakes, Torch and Crown, Samuel Adams, Troegs and more. Suds and Duds too.  #metalforever #drinklocal #drinkcraftnotcrap #stouts #ipas #lagers #ales #sours #hops #pil...

Another All News Edition with stuff from Firestone Walker, Double Tap Brewing, Athletic Brewing and Troegs. Bolero Snort with a food and supplies fundraiser. An awesome event by the cool dudes from the AC Beer and Music Fest. Another NJ brewery is up for sale. Suds and Duds too. @njcraftbeer @hoppedupnetwork #metalforever #drinklocal #drinkcraftnotcrap #stouts #ipas #lagers #ales #sours #hops #pil...

 All News Edition with stuff from Sapporo-Stone, Heavy Seas Anniversary party details. Cricket Hill is for sale. Beer and Cigar night from Weyerbacher and Cigars International. More Speedway Stouts rolling out from Alesmith. Beer Girl gets distro in Southern California. New brewery soon to open in Southwest NJ. And why are concert tickets so pricey? I'll try to explain. Suds and Duds too.  #metalf...

Chris O'Leary from Brew York joins me to talk about his beer travels and comments on a NY Times opinion piece about the state of craft beer. News from Stone Brewing, Wild East Grandiversary details. The return of Utopias. A future brewery on Mars? A full recap of a fantastic 30 year anniversary party with Dogfish Head and Swift Hibernian Lounge. Plus a visit to McSorley's and more. #metalforever #...

Chuck Aaron from Jersey Girl Brewing joined me to discuss the NJ ABC and the discussion they had with NJ brewers at the first ever Brewers Guild of NJ conference. Alesmith has some huge events happening in November. The GABF handed out medals last week. I'll recap some of them. News from the Colorado Brewers Guild, stout season is around the corner. Big event with Dogfish Head in NYC. New Hope Bee...