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Episode 200 – Asbury Park Distilling Co. – Kelly Bodnar

This episode feature ⁠Kelly Bodnar⁠ of ⁠Asbury Park Distilling Co.⁠

The founders felt the vibe and recognized the huge art and music scene that was leading the renaissance of Asbury Park. Foot traffic was picking up and it made sense to launch a distillery on Memorial Day 2017. ⁠Bill Tambussi ⁠was the first master distiller that set everything up and got the spirits launched. They began with vodka and gin and an amazing cocktail program. They were laying down barrels to create bourbon from the start. Kelly began her journey at the distillery wanting to soak up and learn everything that she could about how it all worked. Bill brought her on and over time she was ready to take the reins and put her own spin and personality on what was being distilled and bottled. Her passion and love of this craft distillery shines through. Kelly and this awesome team are “putting spirits into their spirits”.

527 Lake Ave, Asbury Park, NJ 07712 – (732) 455-3935 –

www.APDistilling.com – ⁠Instagram

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Highlights From our Discussion:

⁠Distillery of Modern Art⁠

⁠American Metal Whiskey⁠

⁠Rutgers – Food Science Program⁠

⁠Laird’s⁠

⁠San Francisco World Spirits Competition⁠

⁠Lush Wine and Spirits⁠

⁠Rabbit Hill Malt⁠

⁠American Distilling Institute⁠

⁠Liberty Pole Spirits⁠

⁠Porkchop

Episode 125 – Indepenent Spirits Distillery – Mark Breen-Klein

This episode features Mark Breen-Klein of Independent Spirits Distillery.

Kerry, Mark’s mother, was trying to decide a business to go into as her children were leaving home to explore their lives. Without any experience or knowledge the decision was made to start a distillery. Mark brought his biomedical engineering degree background into the family business. His attention to detail and a focus on a uniform product takes their spirits to a new level. There are quite a few expressions to be proud of which are all unique, creative and full of flavor. These are expressions that pay homage to the local farmers of South Jersey that surround this family craft distillery.

131 Davidson Rd, Woolwich Township, NJ 08085

(609) 202-5458– www.ISDistillery.com – Facebook

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Highlights from our discussion:

Two Bridges Wine, Beer and Spirits Trail

Rabbit Hill Farms

Mood’s Farm Market

Tito’s Vodka

Episode 74 – Wilson’s Secret Sauce – Steve Wilson

This episode features Steve Wilson of Wilson’s Secret Sauce.

It all began with barbecue competitions that were sponsored by Gary Maddox of the Philadelphia Phillies. The competition benefited Maddox’s charity Compete 360. Steve took first place in chicken and second place in ribs. Steve and Kelly met and they turned the BBQ passion into a thriving business. Their little catering company started to get high praise. As Steve puts it, “the secret to their sauce is love”. They characterize their style as Upper Darby Barbecue or UDBBQ. They provide options for vegans, vegetarians and gluten free diets as well. In this episode we talk whiskey and barbecue. Steve has been working on a maple bourbon barbecue sauce which highlights local craft ingredients. WARNING… this episode will make you hungry for what Wilson’s is cooking up.

Brewscuits is the sponsor of the podcast. Be sure to check them out at www.brewscuits.com. Type in Fermented Adventure at checkout to get 15% off your first order.

265 E Township Line Rd, Upper Darby, PA 19082 –(484) 453-8608

www.secresaucebbq.com – Facebook

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Highlights from our discussion:

Camp Out For Hunger

Caledonia Spirits

Cheat Day USA

Robert Irvine

Kru Coffee

Springbrook Hollow Farm Distillery

Philly Grit

Diners Drive-ins and Dives

Taconic Distillery

Preston & Steve

Loch’s Maple Syrup

Linvilla Orchards

Philladelphia Magazine

Pennsylvania Distilling Co.

1675 Spirits

Episode 73 – Caledonia Spirits – Sam Nelis

This episode features Sam Nelis of Caledonia Spirits.

We met Amy Casale at the Philadelphia Flower Show in 2019. Dressed in a Bee costume, she introduced us to Barr Hill Gin and we immediately fell in love with the spirits. We finally made it up to Montpelier, Vermont the home of the Barr Hill lineup. The distillery was founded by a bee keeper, Todd Hardie. He is passionate about the land and agriculture, as well as, what bees were bringing to the area. Todd partnered with Ryan Christiansen who had a home-brew store. In the beginning they came together and produced mead. Soon, they began focusing their attention on gin which began winning awards. The honey takes center stage and leads the way to make their special spirits amazing. Bees, as Sam explains, are the Angels of Agriculture. We had a fantastic time sitting down with Sam and discussing all things Caledonia Spirits. This is most certainly a destination that you want to put on your travel bucket list.

We welcome Brewscuits as a sponsor of the podcast. Be sure to check them out at www.brewscuits.com. Type in Fermented Adventure at checkout to get 15% off your first order.

116 Gin Ln, Montpelier, VT 05602 –(802) 472-8000 – www.caledoniaspirits.com – Facebook

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Highlights from our discussion:

Philadelphia Flower Show

Bee The Change

Bees Knees Week

New York International Spirits Competition

Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Competition

Montpelier, VT

Episode 51 – Sourland Mountain Spirits – Ray and Sage Disch

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 in Chicago. They left their high paying jobs to open a craft brewery in Chi-town. Leading the charge and laying the groundwork, Ray helped to sponsor legislation to help to change the laws for New Jersey breweries. In 1995 Triumph Brewing Company introduced craft beer to the masses in Princeton, NJ. Fast forward to 2015 Ray along with his wife Erica made the decision to open a craft distillery in their hometown of Hopewell. It is a family affair at their farm distillery. What you hear is that Ray brings people together. He builds teams and develops an environment of creativity and excellence. He shares the fascinating journey to create their award winning Gin and their portfolio of first class spirits. Sage discusses what’s next for the distillery and how he is helping to guide them onto a bigger stage.

130 Hopewell Rocky Hill Rd, Hopewell, NJ 08525 –

(609) 333-8575 – www.sourlandspirits.com – Facebook

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Highlights from our discussion:

American Distilling Institute

Heriot Watt University

Episode 27 – Canyon Shayer – Philadelphia Distilling

This episode features Canyon Shayer of Philadelphia Distilling. Canyon shares the history of Philadelphia Distilling and we discuss the amazing rise to success of Bluecoat Gin. They are leading the craft spirit revolution. Canyon is one of the original bartenders at Philadelphia Distilling’s current location. He has an amazing knowledge and passion for cocktails and spirits. He is now brand ambassador for Samson & Surrey.
25 E Allen St, Philadelphia, PA 19123 215-671-0346 www.philadelphiadistilling.com – On Facebook

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Highlights from our discussion:

Groundswell Design Group

Smokin Tacos Food Truck

Cheers!!!

Episode # 26 – Gallows Hill Spirits – Bob Piano

🎙This episode features Bob Piano of Gallows Hill Spirits. Bob’s fascination of distilled spirits began when he was a kid. He took an old pressure cooker and distilled a 6 pack of Budweiser. Flash forward to today where the distillery is not just about spirits… It’s about the connection to the Salem Witch Trials. Gallows Hill is a gathering place for people to learn, laugh and enjoy some amazing craft distilled spirits.

2208 South 12th Street, Allentown, PA 18103 – (610) 628-9445 – www.gallowshillspirits.com – On Facebook

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Highlights from our discussion:

The Complete Joy of Home Brewing

Charlie Papazian

Lehigh Valley Homebrewers

Home Distiller.org

Salem Witch Trials