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An aptly named episode, not only because Dan and Tom are good friends who enjoy beer together but also because Dan brought "You Are My Friend" brewed by The Seed and Mindful Ales.  Tom has some big personal news to break in this episode and Dan brought this beer to celebrate....what a guy!  The boys also cover this year's Goose Island BCBS variants...guess what guys it is craft beer, we know it's InBev too but just get over it.  It's good beer.  As well as a huge anniversary for an NJ Craft Beer Powerhouse!  Evil Twin gets a C&D from a soda company after getting their asses kissed by said company...what a world!  A beer run for charity starting and ending at some great craft breweries in the Garden State.  Also, a ton of releases!  All this and more on another episode of America The BREW-tiful! 

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Ok, so technically National Mead Day was 8/7 but this show comes out on Monday so just be happy there is another excuse to celebrate drinking alcohol!  Dan and Tom have wanted to do a mead episode for quite some time and the pieces finally all came together.  When it comes to traditional mead in this country there are few people better qualified and informed than Aly Schramm, CEO of Schramm's Mead.  If you've been thinking of dipping your toe in the world of mead or maybe you are a Schramm's fanboy or fangirl, you need to give this a listen!  Aly did not disappoint and ATB was so grateful for the time we spent speaking with her.  

Not unlike craft beer, the mead industry in the US also has a "new money" aspect to it and damn is it exciting!  ATB could not have a mead episode without interviewing one of the newest and highly anticipated meaderies in the country.  Charles Rapadas, proprietor of Culling, also joined us to offer his perspective on what it's been like for him brewing mead and opening up a brand new business.   Whether you are familiar with Charles or not you have probably heard of his other passion project, Three Chiefs, where some of the biggest stouts in the country have come from.  Give a listen and find out how to get on Culling's waiting list for future memberships!  

All this, and not much more, on another episode of America The BREW-tiful!

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Dan and Tom bring back a couple segments that are oldies but goodies.  Beer of The Week to start, Other Half going up against Angry Chair...you can probably see where this one is going.  Then "What Even is Beer?" with a form of Korea's oldest alcoholic beverage taking center stage.   Big shout outs to some of our favorite home brewers who put on a great event last week, "The Other Other Parking Lot".  A TON., no exaggeration, of local and national releases as well as a tease to next week's episode.  Get ready for the excitement of Season 2 with America The BREW-tiful!

PS outro song was a shout out to our buds at the Snake Den....see you all very soon!

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Hey everybody short on time today...the title explains it all.  Hope everyone enjoys this week's episode!

All this, and more, on another episode of America The BREW-tiful!

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What the hell is up with Tom's voice?!  He finally found out what the deal is and decided to share the news with everyone.  Is it true that Other Half is expanding....again?!  A brewery that is run by active rival gang members...yep we don't know how that works either but it sounds intriguing.   A couple who recently split up is opening a new brewery together!  Reunited and it feels soooo...awkward.  Plus, Rob from The Hazeboiz calls in to discuss a recent IPO of Armed Forces Brewing in Annapolis, MD.  Wait until you hear what this brewery is valued at!  Here comes the next big short squeeze for all you Reddit Apes out there!

All this and a bunch of local and national releases on another episode of America The 
BREW-tiful!

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"New Money" Tom and Dan "The Adjunct Professor" sit down with Phil (an actual professor) and Kyle, owners and brewers at Obercreek in Wappingers Falls, NY.   The boys sit down at the farm to discuss the origins of the brewery, their barrel program, using home grown hops, plans for the future and much much more.  This is the first episode that was recorded outdoors, under a tent, in front of the Obercreek Taproom.  The interview began in 90 degree heat and ended with a torrential down pour.  First time for everything folks!  

All this and more on another episode of America The BREW-tiful!

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ATB sits down with Mike, proprietor of Bradley Brew Project, and very special guest Al Dukes, producer extraordinaire at WFAN.  This sit down started with a collab that Al and BBP released, Al's Boring Beer, of which 10% of the proceeds go to The Boomer Esiason Foundation for Cystic Fibrosis.  ATB and Mike took this opportunity to introduce Al to a wide range of craft brews and instructed him how to order a lager or pilsner at a restaurant..."Bring me your finest CrispyBoi!"  ATB also interviewed Mike about how him, his wife and their great team started and maintain Bradley Brew Project.  In case you were wondering BBP is punching way above their weight class and has a great tap room in downtown Bradley.  This is a  hidden gem of craft beer in The Garden State and you guys will want to add them to your list of must see spots over this summer!

As always the boys talk new releases national and local.  All this and more on another episode of America The BREW-tiful!

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Dan and Tom visit one of the best beer bars in the country, The Cloverleaf Tavern, in Essex County, New Jersey.  America The BREW-tiful sits down with their buds, Rick and Steve, from the Beer You Are Podcast.  Rick and Steve are great dudes and ATB had a great time sitting down and interviewing them.  Ryan, owner and GM of Cloverleaf, also joined us to discuss The Cloverleaf Tavern origin story....YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS!  Ryan also fills us in on his beer programs, The MBA and The PHD (the Adjunct Professor was all ears during this part of the interview), how YOU can bartend at The Cloverleaf and some upcoming draft lists and beer events.  All this and more on another episode of America The BREW-tiful!

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You might be saying...how, what, or why right about now.   That's right, you read the title correctly, Dan and Tom had the opportunity to interview Craig Melvin of NBC.  Craig invited the fellas over for a few beers and a bunch of laughs.  Many people may not know this but Craig was a home brewer in his younger years and has a passion for the craft.  One of America's greatest journalists gave ATB an opportunity to turn the tables and, for that, we are incredibly grateful.  We know many of you may be tuning in for the first time and we hope that you enjoy.  We also talk about the latest releases and news in the craft beer world.

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That's right ATB is releasing it's second episode of the week!  The boys wanted to get out an episode before MDW so everyone could listen while they are heading to their holiday parties! 

No Dan and Tom are not actually in Texas but they did interview Marcus Baskerville from Weathered Souls Brewery in San Antonio.  This well timed interview marks the one year anniversary of the Black Is Beautiful initiative which was started by Marcus at Weathered Souls.  The boys dig in deep with Marcus on a number of topics and ATB is very appreciative of his time.  At the end of this interview Marcus drops a BOMBSHELL upcoming collab that, as far as anyone knows, has not been announced anywhere!

 ***Warning*** ( Some of the audio is not up to our typical standards.  That was our fault for not preparing our guest properly...mistakes happen and we're sure you will still enjoy.)

Also Dan and Tom spend time discussing upcoming releases, expansions and re openings of some hot spots!  ATB also snuck in a brief follow up to last week's big story...we can't forget what went down a couple weeks ago.

All this, and more, on another episode of America The BREW-tiful!