We visited Singlecut Beersmiths in Astoria, NY. We sipped on Mighty Real IPA. It is a 5.6 ABV IPA with tasting notes of hibiscus. We hung out with Honz Williams who is the Taproom Manager of this location. They also have a location in Clifton Park in upstate NY.

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In this episode, we speak to the lovely Delilah Brooks! We chat about growing up in the Bronx, getting into Drag and moving onto an exciting job in Chicago! We sipped on Mikkeller’s Hop A Cab. This IPA is 6% ABV, brewed with barley, oats, and wheat. Hopped with Mandarina Bavaria. Hazy notes of melon make this delicious beer delightful. Mikkeller’s Subway Mosaic is also 6% brewed with barley, oats and wheat. It is brewed with Mosaic hops. Light body and bright finish with notes of blueberry, mango and citrus.

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Today we sat down with Patty Schumann and Dave Steck of the Yonkers Film Festival which is in its 7th year. The festival offers a full schedule of screenings, workshops, networking opportunities and parties that celebrate the independent, artistic spirit from around the world and in our own backyard. Check out YoFiFest.com for more information.

Today we sat down with Mike and Mark at Wolf & Warrior Brewing Company in White Plains, NY. We tasted a flight of 4 of their beers (Patagonia, Vuk, Fly Casual and We Shall Double Our Efforts). We spoke about their beginnings as home brewers and how they became friends. Their location offers craft beer, wine, whiskey, coffee, tea and a very tasty menu.

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In this episode I spoke to my friend, Pete, about becoming an owner, having Shilelagh Law play on the avenue for the 1st time in 5 years (!) and Gaelic Park being on fire this weekend! We sampled Ray’s IPA from Yonkers Brewing Co that does a great job of bridging NE and West Coast IPA styles.

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In this episode we sampled Abita Strawberry Lager. It’s my favorite season beer! It signifies that juts spring time in Louisiana which is Birthday season for me! Coming in at 4.2% ABV and 13 IBUs, it is made with Louisiana Strawberries, Pilsner and Wheat malts and Vanguard hops. Pairs well with crawfish-yes Lawd!

My brother Jason did me the honor of being my Co-host as Jim is in NY. Our father Rev. Lee T. Wesley was our special guest. We discussed his life, his passion for community service and growing up on The Lake.

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Today we traveled to The Local in Nyack, NY to sit down with the owner Travis Koester. We sipped on their collaboration with District 96 Brewery called Giraffe’s Aren’t Just High Horses, Grimm’s Jam Don’t Shake and Equilibrium’s DHop16. We learned about Travis’ rural Virginia upbringing and how he came to own this awesome craft beer destination. He is also opening up a brew pub here in Nyack called Two Villans. Take the trip to see Travis and his amazing staff.

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Today we visited The Green Growler Beer grocer in Croton-On-Hudson, NY. We sat down with the new owner Evan Perdomo-Cohen to talk about his upbringing, his musical talents and how he came to own this hometown libation location. We sipped on beers from Foreign Objects, Common Roots and The Alchemist.

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Jess Begos gifted us with beer from her hometown. We tried Fat Bottom Brewery’s Knockout IPA, Jackalope Brewing’s Thunder Ann American Pale Ale and The Black Abbey Brewing Company’s The Rose a Belgian Blonde Ale. We also discussed fun Nashville facts and weird laws. It’s a good time folks!

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In this episode we traveled to the East Village of NYC to visit our friend TJ Provenzano who is the proprietor of Mayanoki which is a sustainable sushi restaurant. They have 2 seatings per night Wednesday thru Sunday. We sipped on KCBC’s Straphanger Lager as we learned about the beginnings of Mayanoki and got to know Chef Jeff. This 8 setting sushi powerhouse was just reviewed in the New Yorker...call to set your reservation and prepare to be blown away.

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