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Episode 68 – Train Wreck Distillery – Aaron Diamond

This episode features Aaron Diamond of Train Wreck Distillery.

The seed of entrepreneurship was planted by Arron’s Grandfather, Norman Diamond. At a very young age Aaron would help Norman make beer and wine. After his grandfather passed, Aaron tried making his own beer and wine. It just didn’t turn out the same. According to Aaron it was not very good at all. That’s when he thought it would be better to distill the bad product that he made. He turned his sights to distilling. He began taking classes with his father to learn how to distill. Traveling all over the country and even London to gain the knowledge that the desired. In 2014 they purchased a run down train station in Mount Holly. Right on the banks of the Rancocas Creek. In 2015 they started distilling and working on perfecting their recipes. In July of 2017 they opened their door to the public. Train Wreck is a vibrant distillery where people come for the spirits, the cocktails, the great entertainment and the lively banter. From it’s humble beginnings this is no longer a train wreck but, a rousing success.

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.

25 Madison Ave, Mt Holly, NJ 08060 – (609) 288-6300– www.trainwreckdistillery.com – Facebook

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Highlights from our discussion:

Sipsmith Gin

East London Liquor Company

Beefeater Gin

Spellbound Brewing

Auburn Road Vineyard

Little Water Distillery

Bluecoat Gin

Stateside Vodka

Talking Bourbon, Gin, Rum and Single Malt

Episode 67 – Puerto Rico Distillery – Angel and Crystal Rivera

This episode features Angel Rivera and Crystal Rivera of Puerto Rico Distillery.

Angel and Crystal opened the distillery in March of 2020, just as the Covid shutdown took effect. The City of Frederick and the surrounding community has welcomed them with open arms. It has been a great fit for everyone. It wasn’t an easy decision at first. But, when the Rivera’s made up their minds, they sold their home and moved to Frederick. There is family and culture around Pitorro. It is a Clandestine Rum that is Puerto Rican Moonshine. This is the true Puerto Rican Rum passed down from generation to generation. “Puerto Rican born and Maryland made.” So, what is Pitorro? Listen to the podcast episode and learn all about it.

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1341 Hughes Ford Rd, Frederick, MD 21701 – (240) 457-4038– www.puertoricodistilery.com – Facebook

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Highlights from our discussion:

Pitorro

Taneytown Liquors

The Wine Source

University of Maryland

Honey Bee Lab

Frederick, MD

Episode 65 – PA Libations – Arthur Etchells

This episode features Art Etchells of Pennsylvania Libations .

Pennsylvania Libations is opening their Philadelphia Location in the Reading Terminal Market. It will feature over 20 craft producers in the State of PA and will offer over 100 different products. The soft opening is set for the weekend of June 19th and 20th. Just in time for Father’s Day. PA Libations began in Pittsburgh just 4 years ago. Christian Simmons is the brain child behind this incredible store that offers products created in Pennsylvania. Philadelphia’s own Art Etchells is managing the location here in the RTM. We enjoyed our time learning more about Art’s journey from Hockey Blogger to creating one of the most successful social media pages… Foobooz. Art brings his vast experience in the craft wine and spirits industry and will help to showcase some of the best that PA has to offer. Now locals and tourists alike have just one more reason to get to the Reading Terminal.

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.

51 North 12th Street Space #439 Philadelphia, PA 19107 – www.palibations.com – Facebook

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Highlights from our discussion:

Christian Simmons

Manatawny Still Works

Row House Spirits

Philadelphia Magazine

Artillery Brewing

Maggie’s Farm Rum Distillery

The Italian Market

Strip District

Reading Terminal Market

Thistle Finch Distillery

Episode 47 – Old Republic Distillery – Bill Mathias

This episode features Bill Mathias of Old Republic Distillery. “We distill for flavor baby… It’s all about the flavor.” The distillery started with a passion. Bill’s grandfather and great grandfather made home made wine. They made dandelion and watermelon rind wine. They made alcohol from what was readily available. Bill was curious about how they made what they did. At 18 Bill brewed his first beer and learned all about fermentation. He runs three stills. He’s making the mash and fermenting to put out some exceptional and flavorful spirits. Take a listen and let us know what you think. 330 Town Center Dr York, PA 17408 – 717-870-1792 – www.drinkord.com – Facebook

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Highlights from our discussion:

Old Republic Distillery Tavern – Ephrata

Jack Daniels

Mojito Recipe

Explore York

Keystone Craft Spirits Trail

Episode 46 – Pine Tavern Distillery – Bill Cox

This episode features Bill Cox of Pine Tavern Distillery. Bill and his family love to go camping for their vacations. They pack up the campers and check out places on the East Coast. On one of their trips they visited Copper Fox Distillery in Sperryville, Virginia. Later they pondered, “Why is there nothing like this in NJ?” Taking the next steps they met with now defunct Cooper River Distillers in Camden, NJ. This gave them the information and structure that they needed to get started. Cooper River helped them put things together. New Jersey is a “Right to Farm” State and they determined that the families farm was the perfect setting to get their distillery dreams going. Already growing corn on the land it was perfect. On February 3, 2016 they fired up the still and began to distill their Muddy Run Corn Moonshine. Now the 8th oldest distillery in NJ they continue to grow and expand. This camping trip inspired distillery is producing spectacular spirits which pay tribute to local history. They emphasize a spirit of collaboration with their neighbors and the local community. 149A Pine Tavern Rd, Monroeville, NJ 08343 – (856) 358-1076 – www.pinetaverndistillery.com – Facebook

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Highlights from our discussion:

Copper Fox Distillery

Salem County Historical Society

Mood’s Farm

Recklesstown Distillery

Independence Spirits Distillery

Two Bridges Wine Trail

Rabbit Hill Farms

Episode 43 – Hook & Flask Still Works – Mark Farrell and Devin Flickinger

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 questions, taking classes and shadowing other distillers. The result is a fire themed establishment that pays homage and honors their roots. They are refining their craft one bottle at a time. Creating a delicious mix of cocktails, food and fun. We discuss their growth during cover and the development of their brown spirits program.137 N Hanover St, Carlisle, PA 17013 – (717) 601-2770 – www.hookandflaskstillworks.com – Facebook

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Highlights from our discussion:

Grand Illusion Hard Cider

Five Saints Distilling

Fireball

Brewscuits

Deer Creek Malthouse

Adirondack Barrel Cooperage

Big Hill Cider Works

Sunday’s Mill Company

Black Button Distilling

Davis Valley Distillery

Cumberland County

US Army War College

Episode 35 – John Granata – Jersey Spirits Distilling Co.

🎙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. Full of character, creativity and a bit of a sense of humor go into the bottle. The end result are products that are incredible. And, they have a lot of them to savor and enjoy.
1275 Bloomfield Avenue, BLDG 7 Unit 40B, Fairfield, NJ 07004 – www.jerseyspirits.com – 973-227-5333 – On Facebook

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Highlights from our discussion:

Michigan State 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 # 25 – Reading Distilling Guild – Chris Flowers

This episode features Chris Flowers of Reading Distilling Guild. Chris got his start in the back of the house as a chef and soon realized that the front of the house was where he was supposed to be. He bartended at lots of restaurants and on many beaches to hone his craft. He knocked it out of the park winning a bronze medal for his White Rum on the first run they ever produced. Today, Chris and Kate Flowers are on the forefront and leading the resurgence of Reading.

503 Penn Street, Reading, PA 19601 – (484) 222-3601 – www.rdgspirits.com – On Facebook

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Highlights from our discussion:

Le Cordon Bleu Institute Of Culinary Arts

Johnson & Wales University

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Episode # 20 – Eight Oaks Farm Distillery – Caitlin Bagenstose

Eight Oaks Farm Distillery visits the Podcast.

This episode features Caitlin Bagenstose of Eight Oaks Farm Distillery. Caitlin is the Production Planner and a Distiller . The distillery owned by Chad Butters is Veteran Owned, Family Run and Farm Grown. What comes out of our discussion is that family and community are important. They are a very creative group that highlights the farmland and surrounding Lehigh Valley Area.

7189 Route 309, New Tripoli, Pa 18066

Phone: (484)387-5287 – www.eightoaksdistillery.com – On Facebook 8

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Highlights from our discussion:

Tails of Valor

Farmer Veteran Coalition

Cancer Support Community