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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

Available on:

🎧 Apple https://lnkd.in/gDKjqcKV

🎧 Spotify https://lnkd.in/g6VHPf4W

🎧 iHeart Radio https://lnkd.in/gQQZC8Aa

🎧 Overcast https://lnkd.in/gPVva5bS
and more…

Highlights From our Conversation:

⁠Diageo⁠

⁠Formulated Ethonal Solutions⁠

⁠Will Blum⁠

⁠Bluebird Hardwater⁠

⁠American Distilling Institute⁠

⁠Dude Wipes⁠

⁠Boba⁠

⁠Bahnbrëcker⁠

⁠Dr. Pepper⁠

⁠Hercules Mulligan⁠

⁠Scott’s Mini Woodshop

Episode 105 – Bar Convent Recap – Jackie Williams

In this episode we speak with Jackie Williams of RX Global about Bar Convent Brooklyn2022.

In 2018 BCB was launched.  In 2022 BCB celebrated it’s new Brooklyn home at Industry City.

Bar Convent Brooklyn took place on June 14th and 15th.  Over 3,700 attended the event over a 2 day span.  The event provided an amazing opportunity for the bartending and spirits industry to come together and network, see new products, and discover the latest trends.  136 booths offered something for everyone.  Featuring… spirits, liquors, aperitifs, ready to drink cocktails, barware and mixers.  The education offerings highlighted over 3 dozen classes that provided a wide variety of information.   Jackie and I recap the event and discuss what you can look forward to at 2023’s 5th anniversary extravaganza.  www.barconventbrooklyn.com – Facebook

Available on:

🎧 Apple https://lnkd.in/eErHfW7j

🎧 Google  https://lnkd.in/eYmGM8K5

🎧 Spotify https://lnkd.in/eD8NrtVe

🎧iHeart Radio https://lnkd.in/euvXZtgS
and more…

Highlights From our Discussion:

Industry City

Barr Hill Gin

Chilled 100 Spirits Awards

Bar Convent Berlin

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

Available on:

🎧 Apple https://lnkd.in/dqwim6kF

🎧 Google https://lnkd.in/dCZ2hTFi

🎧 Spotify https://lnkd.in/dcCSAeUt

🎧iHeart Radio https://lnkd.in/dudvKaxa
and more…

Highlights from our discussion:

Valley Forge Beer & Cider Festival

Starfish Junction

Pommelier

Pets for Patriots

U.S. Cider Open

The Union Craft House

Bartari

Beer Wall on Penn

Cider Con

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.  

Available on:

🎧 Apple https://lnkd.in/em3AYHv

🎧 Anchor https://lnkd.in/eGiAH9g

🎧 Spotify https://lnkd.in/eCA9MQ8

🎧iHeart Radio https://lnkd.in/ex4Z8az
and more…

 Highlights from our discussion:

Glenlivet

Jameson

Pernod Ricard

Oat Milk

American Whiskey Convention

Manatawny Still Works

FooBooz

Art Etchells

Sly Fox Beer

Makers Mark

Agave Shortage

Teremana

Dwayne Johnson

Campari

Coldbrew Coffee Colada:

2 oz. Jameson Coldbrew

1 oz. Malibu Rum

2 1/2 oz. Coldbrew Concentrate

2 oz. Oatmilk

1/4 oz. Simple Syrup

Shake with Ice and serve

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