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Episode #33 – High Point Kombucha – Laura Valasakos

🎙This episode features Laura Valasakos of High Point Kombucha. Laura shares her journey of discovering Kombucha. We learn about Kobucha production and the vast array of all natural flavors that are being produced at High point. Laura teaches us to “admire nature for what it is and feel small in the face of it. We’re going to be better off.” There is passion and dedication to the craft of creating this first class Kombucha.

Check out the website to find out where you can get these amazing creations. – highpointkombucha.com – 724-503-4014 – On Facebook
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Highlights from our discussion:

Trexlertown Farmers Market

Saucon Valley Farmer’s Market

Back Mountain Farmers Market

Radish Republic

HiJinx Brewing

Episode #32 – Red Pump Spirits – Ed and Judy Belfoure

This episode features Ed and Judy Belfoure of Red Pump Spirits. Ed and Judy get to make people happy. Ed’s background in chemistry was the perfect transition into creating distilled spirits. There is a rich history of amateur wine making in Ed’s family and he likes getting his hands dirty. This couple makes a fantastic team and is producing some first rate wonderful spirits. We could have talked for hours. They were a delight to have on the podcast.

32 N. Main Street, Washington, PA 15301 – rpspirits@gmail.com –

724-503-4014 – On Facebook

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Highlights from our discussion:

Whiskey Rebellion Festival

Zig Ziglar

Leopold Bros

Maryland Style Rye Whiskey

Monongahela Rye

Five Saints Distilling

Episode 31 – Liberty Pole Spirits – Jim Hough

This episode features Jim Hough of Liberty Pole Spirits. Jim started it all on his back deck as a “hobby distiller”. Jim made whiskey and experimented with different grains and recipes. These have become the foundation of what goes into the barrels today. Jim, Ellen and the entire family have come together to produce some incredible and creative whiskey. They demonstrate the Whiskey Rebellion Spirit that put the small town of Washington on the map. 68 West Maiden Street, Washington, PA 15301 – info@mingocreekcraftdistillers.com – 724-503-4014 – On Facebook

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Highlights from our discussion:

Whiskey Rebellion Festival

Cheers!!!

Episode 29 – Stone & Key Cellars – Jason Harris

This episode features Jason Harris of Stone & Key Cellars. Jason and I discuss the experience of building Keystone Homebrew supply back in 1992. At the time he was on the cutting edge of the homebrew industry. We talk about the development of their amazing ciders and the growth of Stone & Key Cellars. 435 Doylestown Rd, Montgomeryville, PA 18936 215-855-4567 – www.stoneandkeycellars.com – On Facebook

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Highlights from our discussion:

Spotted Lantern Fly

Coronavirus

The Complete Joy of Homebrewing

Charlie Papazian

How to Brew

John J. Palmer

University of Vermont

Delaware Vally University

Keystone Homebrew Supply

Farnum Hill Ciders

Solebury Orchards

Episode 28 – Matt Check and Brian Crew of Stone & Key Cellars

This episode features Matt Check and Brian Crew of Stone & Key Cellars. Matt and Brian share their journeys on how they arrived at Stone and Key. They discuss the process for creating their amazing wines.

435 Doylestown Rd, Montgomeryville, PA 18936

215-855-4567 – www.stoneandkeycellars.com – On Facebook

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Highlights from our discussion:

Spotted Lantern Fly

Coronavirus

Wine School of Philadelphia

Keith Wallace

Yakima Valley

Washington Wine Country

Lake County California

Bad Mother Shuckers

Keystone Homebrew Supply

Finger Lakes International Wine and Spirits Competition

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

Bartender Spirit Awards

Liquor Control Board

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

Cheers!!!

Episode #24 – Hale & True Cider Co. – Risa and Kerry McKenzie

This episode features Risa McKenzie and Kerry McKenzie of Hale & True Cider Company. The Cider company got it’s start from a love of all things fermented. Risa and Kerry fell in love with the science behind fermentation and the process. Once they tried a local hard cider it changed the trajectory of their lives and they have not looked back.

613 S 7th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147 – 267-639-4334 – www.haleandtrue.com – On Facebook

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Episode # 23 – Bimber Distillery – Matt McKay

This episode features Matt McKay of Bimber Distillery. Matt is responsible for public relations and marketing, as well as, helping out with production. Dariusz Plazewski and Ewelina Chruszczyk co-founded Bimber in North-West London in 2015. This Micro-Distillery is quickly making a mark in the Whiskey community being recognized by Whisky Magazine as Craft Producer of the Year 2020.

We took the Tube out of London. It was about a 40 minute ride to West London. It was a rainy chilly morning but the excitement of the interview made the day feel warmer. It was about a 10 minute walk from the Tube Station. Past a cemetery and through an industrial area. Then we found it. The main door was open and the team was loading whisky into van for a tasting later that day. Dawn and I were greeted with a delicious simple old fashioned. It wasn’t long before Matt and I began talking and we were learning how this amazing distillery got started. Then to take a tour of the operation. They are true craftsman here in every sense of the word. The tasting was mind blowing. WOW!!! We had a blast and look forward to all of the great spirits to follow from Bimber.

56-58 Sunbeam Road, London, NW10 6JQ – +44 20 3602 9980 – www.bimberdistillery.co.uk – On Facebook

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