This episode features Chad Kimmel of Grand illusion Hard Cider.The name Grand Illusion Hard Cider was inspired by magic. Slight of hand if you will. The inspiration for this cider comes from the tasting rooms that you find at breweries. Originally conceived to be a tasting room for wine, Chad made a serendipitous pivot into… Keep Reading
This episode features John Kowchak and Petra Manchina of Original 13 Ciderworks. John’s Grandfather Charles Steckel worked in apple orchards and learned how to make hard cider. John’s journey began as a home brewer of beer. On a fateful day he had a conversation with his grandfather who shared with him that he made hard… Keep Reading
This episode features Patrick Coyne, John Riley and James Baker of Punch Buggy Brewing Company.This brewery finds its origins as many breweries do. The foundation of home brewing, making beer and sharing it with friends. The idea was born out of a slightly different path. Attending beer festivals and becoming interested and excited by beer.… Keep Reading
This episode features Melissa and Kyle Reed of 5:dirty. Melissa has a love for dirty martinis. For her and her mom Maria, it’s their everyday go to cocktail. The search was on to make the perfect dirty martini. Kyle and Melissa’s reputation grew and their friends and family would encourage them to bring their dirty… Keep Reading
This episode features Aaron Risser of Fetish Brewing Company. Fetish can trace it’s roots to a backyard creation, flourishing into what it is today. In 2005, Aaron brewed his first beer, which was most likely a dark pumpkin ale. Like many he brewed for the experience and to give his beer away to other people.… Keep Reading
We welcome back Jason Fogg of Pops McCann Whiskey. There are now 4 new expressions of Pops McCann Whiskey to tell the story. I got to sit down with Jason and we talked about family and heritage. Each individual bottle represents an adventure. He weaves the heritage of his family and the Irish immigration story… Keep Reading
This episode features Ray and Sage Disch of Sourland Mountain Spirits. “Be a maker, not a taker.”We truly had a fantastic time sitting down with Ray and Sage. Back in the early 90’s Ray was inspired by a story that he heard on the radio about a husband and wife who worked as commodity traders… Keep Reading
This episode features Steve Bashore of George Washington’s Mount Vernon Distillery. “The best whiskeys we’ve made have yet to be bottled .”Steve has worked in the museum field for over 30 years and is a miller by trade. Add to that resume being the head distillery at a place where he keeps history alive. Being… Keep Reading
In this episode we sit down with Emily Lader of Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits. Emily is back with us on the podcast. We discuss the impact Covid has had on the Philadelphia restaurant and bar scene. We talk about how people are enjoying their spirits at home and that Tequila sales are up. We… Keep Reading
This episode features Kathy Ganser of Devil’s Creek Brewery. “Wouldn’t it be cool to start a brewery?” The seed was planted in 2015, Kathy and Anthony decided to open a brewery. Kathy went for it and dove right in. Doing site planning and drawing from her background in graphic design, she made the branding… Keep Reading
