Beer Sessions Radio (TM)

Jimmy speaks with JP Houchens and Emily Richard of Simple Brewing Company in NYC. Both are worker/owners but Emily handles lead sales and the taproom while JP does lead brewing and production. The entrepreneurs share how they utilize "old world brewing techniques", using almost all raw materials from New York State, moving all their equipment from Long Island to Brooklyn, the process of creating their first beer- Zen Mower, and so much more!

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Jimmy connects with Veronica Meewes, author of "Texas BBQ - The Art of Low and Slow". Veronica regales us with the process of writing the book, meeting with pit-masters across the state, oak and smoker types, rotisserie pits, the sustainability of brisket, Texas trinity, and so much more!

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Jimmy gathers cider professionals Ron Sansone (Spoke + Spy Ciderworks /President of the CT Cider Association), Jeff Rogers (Rogers Orchards/Longview Ciderhouse), and Swapna Subramanian (Wild Yeast Evolutionary Biologist). The crew let us in on their working relationships, the over 200-year history of Rogers Orchards, and Swapna's fascinating scientific insight into wild yeasts and how it applies to Cider making.

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Jimmy returns to NYC to grab a drink and talk with Jeff Lyons at ABC Beer Co, in Alphabet City. Jeff is the Owner/Brewer at Endless Life Brewing in Industry City. The pair delves into Jeff's movement around the 5 boroughs, brewing with New York ingredients, the issue with over-fruiting beers, and more!

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Jimmy takes a call with first-time guest, Randy Mosher, as well as longtime friend of the show, Beer Writer/International Beer Judge, James Tai. Randy is a creative professional who spent most of his years in graphic design and has since pivoted to brewing and writing. In this episode, we learn about Randy's budding interest in beer, his early inspirations, the science of smell, the success of his latest book, "Your Tasting Brain", and how flavor works!

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Jimmy continues his CiderFeast conversation with Matthias Kamin, Owner of BonVent cider up in Hancock, Maine. In this part 2 episode, we learn from Matthias about using your senses in the brewing process, splash-racking, growing up in the Finger Lakes, and finding comfort among fellow "apple nerds".

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Jimmy rides up to Portland, Maine, for this year's CiderFeast and has a chat with Gene Cartwright of Whaleback Cider (Lincolnville) and Matthias Kamin of BonVent Cider (Hancock). This will be part 1 of 2 episodes, where Gene and Matthias fill us in on their backgrounds, their love for Cider at an early age, wild apple sourcing, and gearing up for CiderFeast!

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Jimmy dials up Michael Roper, Owner/Founder of Hopleaf in Chicago, IL. Michael brings us back to his days working at bars in Detroit, buying one of the roughest bars in the city, moving to Chicago in the 80's, and eventually opening up the renowned Hopleaf. 

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Jimmy dives deep in conversation with Henry Preiss of Preiss Imports. Henry shares the storied past of Preiss, working with his father, living in Germany, helping to build brands, and much more! 

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How do your favorite international drinks get to the United States? In a lot of cases (pun intended), by way of Preiss Imports.

In 1961, the Preiss family immigrated to Los Angeles from Germany and soon founded Preiss Imports. They are a small, boutique brand that distributes quality international liquors in America. Brew Dog, among other brands, was first introduced to the American market by Preiss Imports.

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Jimmy returns to Penn Station to hang at Beer Table with longtime buds Justin Phillips (Beer Table), Noah Levin (Beer Table), and Brandon Hoy of Roberta's. This episode focuses on the importance of water in all things, from beer to pizza dough to our own nutrition. We even have a taste test with multiple water brands. Note: We had some technical difficulties in this recording, so apologies if some parts are hard to understand.

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