This episode features Tiffanie Barriere, The Drinking Coach. We met Tiffanie at CiderCon 2022 in Richmond Virginia. As you will discover, Tiffanie has amazing energy. She has a vast knowledge of cocktails and cocktail history. We discuss her beginnings as a bartender all the way to present day where she is dazzling internet audiences with her… Keep Reading
We arrived at the Richmond Convention Center, in Richmond Virginia, just in time for Cider Share. Approximately 40 cideries from across the United States lined the perimeter of the ballroom. Bottles were open and on ice ready to be sampled and discussed. Cidercon welcomes those from all stages on their own cider journey. From experienced… Keep Reading
This episode features Deep Kulkarni and Frank Schweitzer of Frankly-Deep Hot Sauce. These lifelong friends, who met at Penn State, began growing peppers roughly 10 years ago. They grew lots of different kinds of peppers too. It was about the time that the Carolina Reaper was growing in popularity. That’s where they transitioned into the hot sauce world. Their passion… Keep Reading
This episode features Jennifer Wawrzyniak of Blake’s Hard Cider. Blake’s is cider with a story. It began in 946 when Gerald came home from WW2 and decided that he no longer wanted to live in Detroit. He and Lovely purchased 100 acres in Armada, MI. Today it’s a 1000 plus acre U-Pick Farm with wine, beer and cider.… Keep Reading
This episode features Kris Kwant and Sara Stier of Triple Sun Spirits Co. 20 years ago Kris was watching the TV program “How it’s made”, with his father. The episode featured Sam Adams Brewing. From watching the program, the home brewing bug took hold of him. He and his dad purchased a kit and it actually turned out pretty good. The… Keep Reading
In this episode Jim Pappas of Philadelphia Cheesesteak Adventure joins us at 2SP Brewing Company. Jim was our guest on Episode 18. Jim still eats cheesesteaks on his quest to review 1000. Jim brought 2 cheesesteaks from On A Role in Media, PA. 2SP Brewing Company provided the venue and 5 incredible beers. Available on: 🎧 Apple https://lnkd.in/d2CGvUST… Keep Reading
This episode features Carmel and Jonathan Senatz of Duck Butts Meadery. It started like many other passions… with a home brew beer kit. Which remained in the box, in the basement, for over 6 years. Jonathan observed that the idea of home brewing beer presented as being very complicated. This didn’t appeal to him. He and Carmel became… Keep Reading
This episode features Julie Lanzillo of Pairings Cigar Bar. In 2014 Julie, Debbie and Gary dined at one of their favorite spots. They were going to a show as they lamented that it would be nice to enjoy a cigar after dinner. They longed for the summer and the opportunity to smoke on the back deck where they… Keep Reading
This was a crisp fall Sunday morning. You could barely see the fog of your breath after sipping the hotel cup of coffee. A few of the collaborators had mustered for breakfast. Grabbing bagels, pieces of fruit and whatever else would travel quick and light. Fueling up for the long days journey that lie ahead.… Keep Reading
It was an amazing scene at The Greater Philadelphia Expo in Oaks on Saturday, December 4th. Over 2,300 beer and cider fans had their choice from over 40 breweries and cideries. There was even a winery too. The theme, of ugly sweaters, brought even more merriment to the party. Of course this made for some… Keep Reading
