This episode features Mark Farrell and Devin Flickinger of Hook and Flask Still Works. 2 friends with a 15 year relationship decided to open a distillery. Devin was home brewing beer and making wine before entering into the world of distilling. They took off doing market research by visiting other distilleries, asking a lot of… Keep Reading
This episode features Amanda Boroughs and Kachnetha Bennett of Tenth Ward Distilling Company. In 2015 Monica Pearce took all of the money that she had and opened a distillery. The next step was to open up a cocktail lounge and tasting room. There is also an event space that is perfect for weddings and celebrations.… Keep Reading
This episode features Brian Dressler and Olga Dressler of Dressler Estate. “An exceptional dry cider made from modern apples is possible. ” It all started in a one bedroom apartment on the Main Line just outside of Philly. Brian needed a hobby and decided to homebrew cider. His roots are in apples. Olga didn’t think that it was a good… Keep Reading
This episode features Petrina DiOrio and Kimberly Triol of Brewsquits. “If it’s not fun then why do it?” Kim and Petrina rescue dogs, foster dogs and take care of military family dogs. They are also home brewers. After brewing up a batch they took their spent grains outside for composting. This time all of the dogs started devouring it. They… Keep Reading
This episode features Ben Wenk of Ploughman Cider “Greetings From Adams County”. Ben’s family has been farming the land here since the 1820’s. After selling produce at a farmers market in Philadelphia, Ben decided to try a Strongbow. It was different. Not sticky sweet like other ciders. He went home and tried making his first batch of cider. From… Keep Reading
This episode features Yianni Barakos of Mason Dixon Distillery. Yianni was 11 years old, when his grandfather shared how to make Tsipouro, which is Greek Moonshine, that is made from grapes. He took Welch’s Grape Juice and bread yeast and fired up the rudimentary still. Thankfully he didn’t burn the house down but a passion for making sensational… Keep Reading
Hammonton New Jersey is the blueberry capital of the world. Just off of the Atlantic City Expressway and halfway between Philly and Atlantic City this berry meca is producing some first class beer. You can reach it by NJ transit if you prefer not to drive. Everything is within walking distance and most certainly worth… Keep Reading
🎙This episode features Mark Ganter of Little Water Distillery. It all started when Mark and Eric gave their father a 5 gallon pot still. They set their attention on distilling rum. Mark shares his philosophy on branding and education about the distillery. Mark said, “It’s establishing an emotional connection with the consumer”. Their spirits are… Keep Reading
🎙In this episode we sit down with Emily Lader of Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits. Emily kicked off the podcast with a delicious cocktail. The Jameson Coldbrew Coffee Colada. Emily shares her experiences of learning spirits behind the bar and then working with the team at Manatawny Still Works. We learn how important mentors are… Keep Reading
🎙This episode features John Granta of Jersey Spirits Distilling. Serendipity took John and Susan to High West Distillery in Park City, Utah. That was the spark for their Ahh Ha moment and they haven’t looked back. Today Jersey Spirits is all about flavor and highlighting the “Jersey Spirit”. They are crafting spirits like no other.… Keep Reading
