919 Vice: Good Guys; Harmless Habits

Remedy Cocktail Company joined the 919 Vice Podcast and brought their wide ranging collection of cocktail bitters. Remedy prides itself on providing what individuals need for the perfect cocktail to serve at a party or for business looking to create an even more unique and authentic experience for your clientele. The crew picked out the bitters they found most intriguing, and Remedy crafted a drink that best represented what drinkers can do with it.

The 919 Vice crew visited Heyday Brewing in Raleigh. With 36 rotating taps, it allows the brew crew to get into a variety styles including IPAs, lagers, sours, stouts, and seasonal and unique offerings. Speaking of IPAs, Heyday has several in rotation with interesting combinations of hops you've heard of and some you didn't know existed.

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The 919 Vice crew catches up after weeks of darting around North Carolina. Following stops in the western part of the state, they're starting to wonder if the desire to expand has reduced the uniqueness of different brewery scenes.

Spring is here and you'll be wanting to spend time outside enjoying the lovely weather. That also means you'll want beverages that go with the vibes. Melanie Motahari from Proof Wine & Spirits returned to the 919 Vice Podcast to discuss a selection of natural wines from small producers who are making wonderfully refreshing bottles to enjoy this time of the year.

The guys from Carolina Brewing Company dropped by the 919 Vice podcast to discuss being part of the growing scene in Wendell. The space features 20 draft taps and mixed beverages as well as non-alcoholic offerings. While CBC will always been known for their beer, their selection of bourbon at competitive price points has brought in a variety of customers.

Adaptogens are herbs, roots and other plant substances like mushrooms that are specifically used to target stress and other factors that throw off your body's balance. Triangle based Nature's Releaf dropped by the 919 Vice Podcast to discuss the variety of ways these products are available in their stores. Plus, they discuss the growing trend of Delta 8, Delta 9 and CBD infused drinks.

Ever wondered how your favorite bars and restaurants acquire those hard to find bourbons? North Carolina's ABC commission holds a lottery. Adam Eshbaugh recently went to one for Graffiti and reports back.

Hunky Dory, with locations in Cary, Durham and Raleigh, specializes in vinyl records and groovy vibes. The 919 Vice crew visited their downtown Cary location to discuss what is bringing the community in, drinking beer while flipping through record crates, and how the shop will evolve after opening in December.

Cyndi Wyatt joined 919 Vice to discuss Kaya, a new non-alcoholic drink from Mother Earth Brewing that features 3 mg of Delta 9 THC. The Kinston based brewery had health in mind with their new drink, which only has 20 calories and zero grams of sugar.

Chris Creech, co-owner of Glass Jug Beer Lab in Durham, wasn't feeling a conversation about the area's scene from a couple guys out of Raleigh and Cary. So the 919 Vice crew invited him on to give a real assessment of what's going on.