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Episode 203 – Bad Ideas Beverage – Brian Makela

This episode features ⁠Brian Makela⁠ of ⁠Bad Ideas Beverage⁠.

Brian has a background in food science. He’s been in the food and beverage industry throughout his career.It was in 2019 that the decided to take a leap and form his own company. He honed his skills and expertise which brought him to the next company, Bad Ideas Beverage. Here you can walk out the door with a fully manufactured finished product. His wheel house is spirits and ready to drink cocktails but his company also helps to create energy and non-alcoholic products. Brian’s belief is to take real food, from real ingredients and with real stories. His clients believe the same thing.

102 North Cross St. Unit 7, Wheaton, IL, 60187 –

331-806-3175 – www.BadIdeasBeverage.com – ⁠Instagram

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Highlights From our Conversation:

⁠Diageo⁠

⁠Formulated Ethonal Solutions⁠

⁠Will Blum⁠

⁠Bluebird Hardwater⁠

⁠American Distilling Institute⁠

⁠Scott’s Mini Woodshop

Episode 190 – Hercules Mulligan – Steve Luttmann

This episode features ⁠Steve Luttmann⁠ of ⁠Hercules Mulligan⁠.

In 2015 Steve, who is a history buff, was reading Ron Chernow’s ” Alexander Hamilton”. He came across this character by the name of Hercules Mulligan. This lead him to an out of print biography about Hercules Mulligan. This is where the inspiration to make the libation came about. This spirit is a nod to one of George Washington’s spies during the revolution. They are interpretations of what may have been served in his Manhattan tailor shop. Launched on November 25, 2019, it’s a fascination story complimented by exceptional concoctions.

www.HerculesMulliganCompany.com – ⁠Instagram

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Highlights From our Discussion:

⁠Invest In Hercules Mulligan⁠

⁠Bar Convent Brooklyn⁠

⁠Scotts Mini Woodshop⁠

⁠Bathtub Gin⁠

⁠PA Libations⁠

⁠Leblon Cachaça

Episode 172 – Wildfether Distilling – Tommy Alfinito

This episode features ⁠Tommy Alfinito⁠ of ⁠Wildfether Distilling⁠.

Tommy is a former gym owner who had a dream to open a brewery. His experiences got him into Japanese Whiskey. He got deeper and deeper into whiskey which led him to the idea of opening a distillery. His hometown of Haddonfield was seeking to have someone open a distillery. Tommy is very hands on and he got started learning the ropes of distilling. Wildfether opened in May of 2023. They have exploded onto the scene making 1500 cocktails a week for their raving customers. They are working hard to keep up with production and already have expansion plans in the works. They’re a meeting spot in the community. You’ll be amazed and delighted by the craft spirits and cocktails.

236 Kings Hwy E, Haddonfield, NJ 08033 –⁠ Instagram⁠

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Highlights From our Discussion:

⁠Specific Mechanical Systems⁠

⁠Bob McDonald – Dancing Star Farm⁠

⁠Tree House Brewing Company⁠

⁠Kozuba & Sons Distillery⁠

⁠Sonja Hunt – ABV Jobs

Episode 117 – Canary Cocktails And Spirits – Philip Search and Don Benedetto

This episode features Philip Search and Don Benedetto of Canary Cocktails and Spirits.

Philip has been in the beverage industry for a long time. He’s been involved with the coffee industry, managing bars and restaurants and helping to set up bar programs. When Covid hit and impacted the bars in the area he was more then ready to roll up his sleeves and dive right in to help. Don’s background as an attorney has helped to navigate the in’s and out’s of getting the business up and running. Not to mention his skill at putting labels onto cans. Canary Cocktails is producing first rate amazing ready to drink cocktails. Their experience has helped to create a true high end cocktail in a can. They source the finest spirits and ingredients. You’ll be hooked on the first sip. From there you’ll be a raving fan of the brand and their craft cocktails.

214 N Aberdeen Ave, Wayne, Pennsylvania 19087 – (610) 392-3203 – www.CanarySpirits.com – Instagram

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Highlights from our discussion:

Widow Jane

Spring House Spirits

Method Spirits

Eda Rhyne Distilling Company

Amtrak

Episode 80 – Blake’s Hard Cider – Jennifer Wawrzyniak

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. In 2013 Andrew arrived back from college and saw an opportunity to expand into hard cider production. The ciders base comes from a proprietary 5 apple blend.

Jennifer is a regional sales manager with Blake’s. In this episode she shares her experiences and also what she does best. Introducing and creating new fans to Blake’s. Pick some up and enjoy while listening to this lively episode.

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.

17985 Armada Center Road, Armada, MI 48005 – (586) 784-5343 – www.blakefarms.com – Facebook

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Highlights from our discussion:

Valley Forge Beer & Cider Festival

The Union Craft House

Bartari

Beer Wall on Penn

Cider Con

Episode 66 – Dragon Distillery – Ashley Perez

This episode features Ashley Perez of Dragon Distillery.

Mark and Tania Lambert founded Dragon Distillery as a passion project. The theme is inspired by the game Dungeons and Dragons. However, when it comes to the spirits they are not playing games. Mark’s family settled in Frederick in the 1700’s. The moonshine recipes date back to before prohibition. In 2015 the Lambert’s opened Dragon and it is the first distillery to open in Frederick since after Prohibition. Ashley shares the story of the distillery and we sample many of the amazing craft distilled spirits. Like many craft businesses they support local farmers to create their products.

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.

1341 Hughes Ford Rd Suite 108, Frederick, MD 21701 –

(301) 844-6416– www.dragondistillery.com – Facebook

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Highlights from our discussion:

Frederick, MD

4 The Love of Sweets

Cutwater Spirits

Dungeons & Dragons

Maryland Renaissance Festival

Linganore Wines

Wassail

Attaboy Brewing Company

Carroll Creek Park

Earthly Elements

Flying Dog Brewery

Isabella’s Taverna

Maryland Distillers Guild

Episode 54 – 5:dirty – Melissa and Kyle Reed

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 martini concoctions every time that they would come over. By batching the martini it would allow them more time to spend with their guests. The idea came to them… wouldn’t it be great if we could actually bottle this so everyone could have it? 5:dirty has become a hit. They make 2 versions, the Dab of Dirty and the Double Dirty. Pick up a bottle or two, pour yourself a martini and enjoy the episode. www.5dirty.com – Facebook

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Highlights from our discussion:

717 south restaurant

Premier Innovations Group

Little Water Distillery

Episode 36 – Emily Lader – Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits

🎙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 and having people believe in your gifts and abilities. On this episode we feature the Jameson Coldbrew and The Glenlivet Caribbean Reserve.

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Highlights from our discussion:

American Whiskey Convention

Manatawny Still Works