919 Vice: Good Guys; Harmless Habits

919 Vice caught up with Lynwood Brewing Concern, discussing everything from their embrace of hazy IPAs to how their area of Raleigh has grown up around them.

Husband and wife owners Ian and Harmony VanGundy wanted to create a more thoughtful approach to brewing that seems to have been lost over recent years. Not just in terms of ingredients, but also being mindful about the right glassware and presentation. They're now expanding that approach with Bird’s Nest at Blackbird, providing an elevated cocktail experience in a quiet, adults-only setting.

Joe Ovies and Adam Eshbaugh celebrate 10 years of the podcast by inviting a bunch of their brewery friends to hang out and discuss the last decade of the industry in the Triangle.

After the 919 Vice crew discusses how Whit Baker achieved "Peak Marg" and how how Transfusions crossed over from golf courses to your favorite bars, they welcome Ideal's Sandwich and Grocery to the podcast. They discuss how bread is everything and why they decided to go with an Italian pilsner for their house beer.

The 919 Vice crew rounded up classic cheap macro beers to compare with a trendy new craft brewery version of the classic "mass market lager". Why are breweries making them? And why we, as drinkers who expect certain flavor profiles from these beers, are the reason why even the macro breweries purposely skunk their liquid.

Let's be blunt - Downtown Raleigh is not the same as it was prepandemic. However, once you cut through the negative headlines, you'll see how 2024 is shaping up to be a turning point for the vibe around the city. Crank Arm Brewing co-owner Adam Eckhardt hosted a community event at their downtown location, featuring Downtown Raleigh Alliance President & CEO Bill King and Deco's Pam Blondin.

Joe Ovies attended the event and discussed his impression of where things stand with Adam Eshbaugh.

Chris Burns was out of the beer sales game. Then a chance to work with HopFly Brewing came about on a random night in Durham. Now he's back on the 919 Vice Podcast to discuss how the industry has evolved, and how HopFly is changing up draft lists in the Triangle.

Atomic Clock Brewing Co. is set to have their grand opening on June 1st in Durham. Why open a brewery in 2024, given the persistent headlines about the industry? Co-owner Brian Quinn sat down with the 919 Vice crew to explain how they'll meet the evolution of craft consumers through a complete beverage program that includes a robust beer line-up, a craft cocktail program, a curated, boutique wine selection, and an array of category-blurring innovations. And they plan to do it with food you typically don't see at breweries these days.

The 919 Vice crew samples "Nowadays", which promotes itself as a quick onset THC drink that substitutes liquor. Just how fast does a 1.5oz pour work? And what exactly does it go with?

Then they compare draft margarita options from Graffiti and Bond Brothers.

The 919 Vice crew welcomes Sierra Nevada back to the podcast, where they discuss Summerfest and new non-alcoholic options for the beach and pool this year. However, that gets everyone into an interesting tangent.