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Jimmy sits down with Phil Neumann, an environmental scientist and water resources manager by training with a lifelong passion for landscapes and agriculture, located in Walla Walla Washington. He founded Mainstem Malt in 2015 with his wife Alyssa, as an approach to supporting conservation work on grain farms in the Pacific Northwest through the power of craft beer and spirits. He also invests time in the future of the craft malt movement at large via the Craft Maltsters Guild board of directors.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This Weeks Guests:Martha Lowry of Woodfolk CiderJenna Boucher of Two Blokes cider, a passionate cider maker who has experience from the hospitality and brewing industry.Damin Sawyer, New York based Hard Cider and Chicken Wing enthusiast & reviewer. PT Sales Manager for Original Sin CiderSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this Episode, Jimmy Carbone has a "Spirited" conversation with a special collection of guests! Arik Torren of Lot 1 Brands Courtenay Greenleaf Torren who is a hospitality and cocktail consultant Gabriel Velazquez Zazueta, a Creative & Design Professional with  20+ years of experience in Brand, Design, Culture and much more, as well as the cofounder of the confounder of Tuyo.NYC Michael Yarmark, a Spirits specialist from PM Spirits See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today we’re talking malt. From historical British styles to the future, Jimmy and Co. trace the practice of malting grains through time!To dive deep into this germinative topic, Jimmy has brought on three experts: Ron Silberstein, Co-Founder and Director of Sales at Admiral Maltings; Tim Decker, Sales and Marketing Manager at Admiral Maltings; and Josh Wurzbacher, North American Technical Sales Manager for Crisp Malt.This episode has everything you need to know about historical and modern craft malt, so make sure to be taking notes! Plus, get the scoop on Admiral Maltings and Crisp Malt’s new collab! Photo Courtesy of Tim Decker.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Beer Sessions Radio by becoming a member!Beer Sessions Radio is Powered by Simplecast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today we’re talking corn! From American heritage to ancient traditions, historical recipes to the modern barbecue, there’s a lot to shuck and boil down here.Two of Jimmy’s favorite minds weigh in on the subject: Amy Halloran is a flour ambassador, a true grains enthusiast, and a writer and advocate for regional grain systems; Ellie Markovitch is a multimedia storyteller, lecturer at the University of Maine, and a recipe expert. She uses food as a tool for community building.Corn is a key crop in our food systems - regionally and beyond. Learn about the significance of corn here! Plus, what’s Jimmy’s corn story? Tune in! Photo Courtesy of Ellie Markovitch.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Beer Sessions Radio by becoming a member!Beer Sessions Radio is Powered by Simplecast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Joe Carrol, Justin Phillips and Justin's daughter join Jimmy on this weeks episode!Joe Carroll, an nyc restauranteur and early pioneer of boutique indie beer bar, owner of Spuyten duyvil,  Fette Sau and St. Anselms Justin Phillips, Owner of Beer Table, a boutique speciality Beer/bottle store innovated to owning a specialty beer store in grand central station, with Beer Table and Coffee Table, and Soon to open a new Beer Table store at the revived Penn Station councourse in Manhattan  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jimmy goes on the road with RJ from Amuse News to Cayuga Lake Scenic Byway, Having a spirited conversation at the Finger Lakes Cider House to discuss how amazing (and misunderstood) cider wines are, the various wineries, the on-site farm, the local breweries, the gorges- and so much more!Big thanks to Finger lakes cider house, Hosmer Winery, Bet The Farm, The Cayuga Lake Scenic Byway team, and most importantly the Visit Ithaca team.Instagrams:The Cayuga Lake Scenic Byway!@cayuga_tourism@cayugascenicbywayFinger Lakes Cider House- Hannah & Garrett@flxciderhouse@discoverseneca@visitithacaHosmer Winery - Brooke, GMBet The Farm - Kit Kalfs, co-owner See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week Jimmy is broadcasting live from Roberta’s with some very talented people to talk about Mexico in NYC.In the studio today are Noah Arenstein from The Cabinet Mezcal Bar in the East Village; Mariana Pelaez, food photographer and former restaurateur in Mexico; and Julia Cuthbertson, owner of Las Chingonas Imports and returning guest.Listen in as this room full of experts share their knowledge on authentic Mexican spirits, cuisine, and more! Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Beer Sessions Radio by becoming a member!Beer Sessions Radio is Powered by Simplecast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As the temperature drops with the leaves, so too do we fall further into harvest season. And with the harvest comes apples. And with apples… Well, you know where this is going.It’s another juicy cidercast on BSR, with ambassadors from several cider states here to dish out what to expect this cider season. In the studio today is Middletown, CT’s Ronald Sansone of Spoke + Spy Ciderworks and president of the Cider Institute of North America; Jonathan Oakes of Medina, New York, President of the New York Cider Association, and proprietor of Steampunk Cider; Ben Wenk of Three Springs Fruit Farm in Adams County, Pennsylvania, and current board president of the Pennsylvania Cider Guild; and finally Scott Ramsey of Beacon, NY, and executive director of the New York Cider Association.Different state cider associations, competitions, and festivals have grown and changed quite a bit over the past 15 years. Tune in to catch up on the state of cider! Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Beer Sessions Radio by becoming a member!Beer Sessions Radio is Powered by Simplecast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How has hop farming evolved over the past decade? Jimmy has brought on a roster of experts to bring us up to speed on the state of hops. On the show today are John Condzella, fourth generation farmer from eastern Long Island and president of the Hop Growers of New York Association; Adam Kryder, executive director of the Hop Growers of New York Association; and Megan Wilson, COO of Torch & Crown Brewing Co. in Manhattan.Going on 12 years ago, John was a budding hop farmer in New York in need of a German Hop Harvesting machine. One successful kickstarter and over a decade of farming later, he’s here to tell the tale. Plus, learn all about the Hop Growers of New York Wet Hop Fest!@hopgrowersofnewyork#HGNYWETHOPFESTWant to attend a Wet Hop Fest event? Check out the links below to find one near you, and use one of the 25% Discount Ticket Codes for HRN Followers: BIG25NYC, BIG25WNY, BIG25ILFNYC EventBrite Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1001603662517?aff=oddtdtcreatorWNY EventBrite Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1001606691577?aff=oddtdtcreatorUPSTATE EventBrite Link:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1001592248377?aff=oddtdtcreatorGENERAL Eventbrite Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/hop-growers-of-new-york-association-70766843433***please sign up as soon as you can***NYC Facebook Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/500683122898726WNY Facebook Link: coming soonUPSTATE Facebook Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/3733203990280240 Check out all of the great brewers and growers mentioned on this episode:@condzellasfarm @pedersenhopfarm @crookedcreekhops @skaneateleshopfarm @cobblestonehops @weathertop @torchandcrown @niteglowbeer @indianladderfarmsciderybrewery @rustynickelbrewing @kcbcbeer Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Beer Sessions Radio by becoming a member!Beer Sessions Radio is Powered by Simplecast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.