Episode 123 – Virginia Distillery Company – Amanda Beckwith

This episode features Amanda Beckwith of Virginia Distillery Company.

Dr. George G. Moore was an Irishman who came to the United States in the 1970’s. He loved collecting and drinking single malt whisky’s. In 2011 the dream of a distillery began to become a reality. In 2013 George’s son Gareth took over the reigns when his father passed away. Today, Virginia Distillery Company has been distilling and aging for over seven years. Amanda came on board in 2015 to launch the tour and tasting program. Her knowledge of whisky making quickly grew. Amanda discovered that she had an amazing ability to nose and taste whisky. Today, as master blender, she has taken the lead on their single malt “Courage & Conviction” release. We got to share Amanda’s perspective on the juice that the team is producing. We have to say that what they are producing is sensational. Their New American Single Malt is a feast for the senses.

299 Eades Ln, Lovingston, VA 22949 – (434) 285-2900 – www.VADistillery.com – Facebook

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Highlights from our discussion:

Harry Cockburn

Dr. Jim Swan

Nancy Fraley

George Washington’s Mount Vernon Distillery

Murphy & Rude Malting Company

Brown Forman

Bar Convent Brooklyn

Episode 122 – Ichiko Shochu – Tetsuro Miyazaki

This episode features Tetsuro Mayazaki of Iichiko Shochu.

Shochu is the original Japanese craft distilled spirit. It is more popular than sake and Japanese whisky. This delicious spirit is a newcomer to the American market. All of these years it has been unique to Japan and its restaurants. Iichiko Shochu is distilled from barley. In 1979 Iichiko was launched. Today it is the number one consumed shochu in Japan. After tasting these exceptional expressions we can fully understand why. We loved learning from Tetsuro about shochu and its origins.

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Highlights from our discussion:

Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits

Tales of the Cocktail

Episode 121 – Good Intent Cider – Matt Simon

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Good Intent Cider – Matt Simon

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Dec 14

1 hr 3 min

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This episode features Matt Simon of Good intent Cider.

For Adam Redding, cidermaking began as a hobby. He took cider making classes at Cornell University. Growing up in Gettysburg, he was exposed to the amazing apples produced in Adams County. Matt joined Good Intent almost 6 years ago. He studied food science at Penn State. Matt reached out to Adam as graduation approached. Adam shared all his experience and it wasn’t long before Matt was putting his own personality into the cider being produced. Good Intent is producing flavorful and complex cider. This is a must stop for cider fans and new to be cider lovers.

167 S Potter St, Bellefonte, PA 16823 – (814) 355-1654 – www.GoodintentCider.com – Facebook

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Highlights from our discussion:

Mason Dixon Distillery

A. Smith Bowman Distillery

Gettysburg, PA

Bellefonte, PA

Ciderfest of PA

Episode 120 – Amaro Santoni – Luca Missaglia

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This episode features Luca Missaglia of Amaro Santoni.

Luca is driven by passion. Amaro Santoni, an Italian Apartivo comes from the heart. He also has a love of cocktails and brand building. His focus is to help bartenders get out of their comfort zone. Luca grew up in Milan. Very early on he discovered that the zest for amaro was in his DNA. Amaro Santoni is a traditional recipe made by Gabriello Santoni. It’s produced with Rhubarb Root, Iris Flower and Olive Leaf. It takes your drinking experience into the third dimension. If you love amaro, this is a must have on your bar.

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Highlights from our discussion:

Bar Convent Brooklyn

The Art of Shaking

Nomad Hotel

Episode 119 – Laura Fields – Whiskey History and The Delaware Valley Fields Foundation

This episode features Laura Fields of The Delaware Valley Fields Foundation.

Nothing ever stops in farming. In 2015 they started out with five ounces of Keystone Rosen Rye grain. Today there are over 400 acres that have been planted. This project was created for distillers to purchase direct from farmers. Currently, there are nine farming partners growing the Rosen Rye. October 28, 2022, Dick Still would have celebrated his 89th birthday. Dick was a featured guest of the podcast in Episode 14. Check out that episode for more insight into this Master Distillers experiences. Laura and I delve into the history of whiskey. Especially as it relates to rye and Pennsylvanias imprint on this wonderful grain.

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Highlights From our Conversation:

American Whiskey History

Seed Spark Project

Michters

Dick Stoll

Stoll And Wolfe Distillery

Penn State Agriculture

Dancing Star Farms

American Whiskey Convention

Episode 118 – Invertase Brewing Co. – Stephen, Karen and Steve Zolnay

This episode features Stephen , Karen and Steve Zolnay of Invertase Brewing Company.

When Stephen was 14 he bought his dad a homebrew kit for Father’s Day. Their first collaboration as father and son was a terrible pale ale that they made on the kitchen stove. That beginning experience got them hooked on making beer together. They graduated into making their own recipes, reading the books and talking shop with fellow homebrewers. They even grew their own hops in the backyard. It wasn’t long before the idea of starting their own brewery was conceived. This is a gem of a brewery that makes exceptional beer. It most certainly needs to be on your brewery bucket list. Just don’t ask Stephen what’s coming up next. The beer will tell him when it is ready.

51 N Broad St, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865 – (908) 954-2022 – www.InvertaseBrewing.com – Facebook

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Highlights from our discussion:

Weyerbacher Brewing Company

Tree House Brewing Company

Samuel Adams

Cicerone

Manoff Market

Victory Brewing Company

The Big Fuss

Catoctin Creek Distilling Company

Pork Roll Palooza

Episode 117 – Canary Cocktails And Spirits – Philip Search and Don Benedetto

This episode features Philip Search and Don Benedetto of Canary Cocktails and Spirits.

Philip has been in the beverage industry for a long time. He’s been involved with the coffee industry, managing bars and restaurants and helping to set up bar programs. When Covid hit and impacted the bars in the area he was more then ready to roll up his sleeves and dive right in to help. Don’s background as an attorney has helped to navigate the in’s and out’s of getting the business up and running. Not to mention his skill at putting labels onto cans. Canary Cocktails is producing first rate amazing ready to drink cocktails. Their experience has helped to create a true high end cocktail in a can. They source the finest spirits and ingredients. You’ll be hooked on the first sip. From there you’ll be a raving fan of the brand and their craft cocktails.

214 N Aberdeen Ave, Wayne, Pennsylvania 19087 – (610) 392-3203 – www.CanarySpirits.com – Instagram

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Highlights from our discussion:

Widow Jane

Spring House Spirits

Method Spirits

Eda Rhyne Distilling Company

Amtrak

Episode 116 – Spring House Spirits – Chris Demars – Randy and Jenn Litwin

This episode features Chris Demars, Randy Litwin and Jenn Litwin of Spring House Spirits.

Sixty years ago Chris’s grandmother taught him how to distill spirits, make wine and brew beer. Chris worked as a nuclear engineer which is kind of like being a distiller. He longed to come back to the family farm and get back to his distilling roots. He pays homage to his grandmothers background by bringing several grains together in the mash bill. This bespoke farm distillery is creating amazing spirits that are full of character and flavor. Each bottle highlights the quality of the process, the local grains, and the connection to the history of the surrounding Chester County community.

25 Martin Rd, Coatesville, PA 19320 – (610)593-7348 – www.SpringHouseSpirits.com – Facebook

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Highlights from our discussion:

St. Malachi Church

M & D Staves

Zook Molasses Company

Grey Goose Vodka

Deer Creek Malthouse

Episode 115 – Kenwood Original – Matt Serra

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 Original is named for the street that Matt lived on for the first 15 years of his life. From the first iteration of the brand they knew they had something special.

www.KenwoodBeer.com – Instagram

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Highlights from our discussion:

Pints in the Square

Victory Brewing Company

Wrong Crowed Beer

Drexel Hill, PA

Sara Blakely

Doylestown Brewing Company

Mainstay Brewing

Slyfox Beer

Paulie Gees

Episode 114 – Mead Maker Allen Martin

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 rabbit hole journey into mead making. Since then he has honed his craft and has been awarded the coveted title of Mead maker of the Year.

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Highlights from our discussion:

Golden Monkey

Modern Mead Makers

Mazer Cup

Crockett Honey Company

Meadcon 2022