Fermented Adventure The Podcast

This episode features Angel Rivera and Crystal Rivera of Puerto Rico Distillery.

Angel and Crystal opened the distillery in March of 2020, just as the Covid shutdown took effect.  The City of Frederick and the surrounding community has welcomed them with open arms.  It has been a great fit for everyone.  It wasn't an easy decision at first.  But, when the Rivera's made up their minds, they sold their home and moved to Frederick.  There is family and culture around Pitorro.  It is a Clandestine Rum that is Puerto Rican Moonshine.  This is the true Puerto Rican Rum passed down from generation to generation.  "Puerto Rican born and Maryland made."  So, what is Pitorro?  Listen to the podcast episode and learn all about it.  

We welcome Brewscuits as a sponsor of the podcast.  Be sure to check them out at www.brewscuits.com.  Type in Fermented Adventure at checkout to get 15% off your first order.

1341 Hughes Ford Rd, Frederick, MD 21701 - (240) 457-4038- www.puertoricodistilery.com - Facebook

Highlights from our discussion:

Pitorro

Taneytown Liquors

The Wine Source

University of Maryland Honey Bee Lab

Frederick, MD

This episode features Ashley Perez of Dragon Distillery.

Mark and Tania Lambert founded Dragon Distillery as a passion project.  The theme is inspired by the game Dungeons and Dragons.  However, when it comes to the spirits they are not playing games.  Mark's family settled in Frederick in the 1700's.  The moonshine recipes date back to before prohibition.  In 2015 the Lambert's opened Dragon and it is the first distillery to open in Frederick since after Prohibition.  Ashley shares the story of the distillery and we sample many of the amazing craft distilled spirits.  Like many craft businesses they support local farmers to create their products.    

We welcome Brewscuits as a sponsor of the podcast.  Be sure to check them out at www.brewscuits.com.  Type in Fermented Adventure at checkout to get 15% off your first order.

1341 Hughes Ford Rd Suite 108, Frederick, MD 21701 - (301) 844-6416- www.dragondistillery.com - Facebook

Highlights from our discussion:

Frederick, MD

4 The Love of Sweets

Cutwater Spirits

Dungeons & Dragons

Maryland Renaissance Festival

Linganore Wines

Wassail

Attaboy Brewing Company

Carroll Creek Park

Earthly Elements

Flying Dog Brewery

Isabella's Taverna

Maryland Distillers Guild

We spent some time in Saint Michaels Maryland a few weeks ago.  We got to meet Jaime Windon of Windon Distilling who is the CEO and Founder of Lyon Rum.  In this episode we taste 4 of the expressions from our fermented adventure.  

Windon Distilling - 605 S Talbot Street #6 (in the Old Mill), Saint Michaels, MD 21663 - www.lyonrum.com Facebook

Highlights from our discussion:

American Whiskey Convention

Saint Michaels Maryland

Dragon Distillery

Puerto Rico Distillery

Train Wreck Distillery

Brewscuits is sponsoring this episode.  Be sure to check them out at www.brewscuits.com.  Type in Fermented Adventure at checkout to get 15% off your first order.

This episode features Mike Brubaker and Kristen Brubaker of Moo-Duck Brewery

Mike received a home brewing kit as a birthday present.  The pale ale is what got things started over 14 years ago.  The science and the creativity part hooked Mike in.  Family and friends started clamoring for their brew.  Then they began brewing for big events.  The hobby turned into homebrew competitions and successful accolades.  Kristen and Mike then rolled up their sleeves, kept their day jobs and worked their butts off for the first year.  Moo-Duck is a community meeting place where friends can gather and enjoy sensational beer.

We welcome Brewscuits as a sponsor of the podcast.  Be sure to check them out at www.brewscuits.com.  Type in Fermented Adventure at checkout to get 15% off your first order.

79 S Wilson Ave, Elizabethtown, PA 17022 - (717) 727-3791 - www.mooduckbrewery.com - Facebook

Highlights from our discussion:

Blue Heron Coffee

Pour Man's Brewing Company

Masonic Village Elizabethtown

Poor Richard's Ale

Winters Heritage House Museum

World Series of Birding

Birdwatching

Elizabethtown, PA

Rotary

Amtrak

Lancaster Homebrew

This episode features Art Etchells of Pennsylvania Libations.

Pennsylvania Libations is opening their Philadelphia Location in the Reading Terminal Market.  It will feature over 20 craft producers in the State of PA and will offer over 100 different products.  The soft opening is set for the weekend of June 19th and 20th.  Just in time for Father's Day.  PA Libations began in Pittsburgh just 4 years ago.  Christian Simmons is the brain child behind this incredible store that offers products created in Pennsylvania.  Philadelphia's own Art Etchells is managing the location here in the RTM.  We enjoyed our time learning more about Art's journey from Hockey Blogger to creating one of the most successful social media pages... Foobooz.  Art brings his vast experience in the craft wine and spirits industry and will help to showcase some of the best that PA has to offer.  Now locals and tourists alike have just one more reason to get to the Reading Terminal.

We welcome Brewscuits as a sponsor of the podcast.  Be sure to check them out at www.brewscuits.com.  Type in Fermented Adventure at checkout to get 15% off your first order.

51 North 12th Street Space #439 Philadelphia, PA 19107 - www.palibations.com - Facebook

Highlights from our discussion:

Christian Simmons

Manatawny Still Works

Row House Spirits

Philadelphia Magazine

Artillery Brewing

Maggie's Farm Rum Distillery

The Italian Market

Strip District

Reading Terminal Market

Thistle Finch Distillery

This episode features Mike Loveless and Sean Naughton of Artillery Brewing Co.

Mike started as a home brewer in 2013.  His wife didn't enjoy the house smelling like a brewery any longer.  Mike had spent his early life in Europe and had become enamored with the cannon and history.  Paul Zippel is Mike's partner and they went looking for a place to expand their home brewing expertise.  Sean came on board in November of 2020.  He brought his beer and science background to Artillery.  The team has been satisfying beer fans since April 2021.  Their journey is fascinating and this episode provides insight into their young experiences.  By the quality and character of their beer, you'd swear that they have been opened for years. 

We welcome Brewscuits as a sponsor of the podcast.  Be sure to check them out at www.brewscuits.com.  Type in Fermented Adventure at checkout to get 15% off your first order.

333 Granite Alley, West Chester, PA 19380 - (484) 999-5976 - www.artillerybrewing.com - Facebook

Highlights from our discussion:

The Split Rail Tavern

Schaefer Beer

University of The Sciences

Matt Farber

Johnson & Wales University

Saison Dupont

Cannonball Run

Yards Brewing Co.

Forgotten Boardwalk Brewing Co.

Stolen Sun Craft Brewing and Roasting

West Chester, PA

Wrong Crowd Beer

Brown Bess Musket

Philly Sour Yeast

This episode features Jack Fritz of Four Fingers Brewing Company.

Jack has enjoyed craft beer from as early as he can remember trying his first beer.  He introduced craft to his dad Ross.  Ross began experimenting and brewing beer in his home.  He was getting really good at it.  So good in fact that they took the vacant space in a building that they own and opened Four Fingers Brewing Brewing Co.  They swung open the doors in late January of 2020 just before the Covid restrictions went into place.  The timing turned into a blessing in disguise.  It has given them the time to hone their beer and dial in the process.  This young craft brewery is producing some really fine beer.  

We welcome Brewscuits as a sponsor of the podcast.  Be sure to check them out at www.brewscuits.com.  Type in Fermented Adventure at checkout to get 15% off your first order.

4500 Aston Mills Rd, Aston, PA 19014 - (610) 241-1212 - www.fourfingersbeer.com - Facebook

Highlights from our discussion:

Manbroso's

Untappd

High Hopes Podcast

Philadelphia Phillies

Harry Kalas

Paul Carpenter

Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA

Victory Brewing Company

Breweries in PA 

What's Brewing

NBC Sports Philadelphia

Glen Macnow

Joe Sixpack

Rolling Rock

In 2019 we had a stop over in Reykjavik, Iceland. In this episode we share and taste 3 of the bottles that we picked up on our short layover prior to sprinting through the airport to get to our next flight.

Highlights from our discussion:

Birkir Snaps

Foss Distillery

Crowberry

Reykjavik Distillery

Floki

Eimverk Distillery

Visit Iceland

Chambord

Brewscuits is sponsoring this episode.  Be sure to check them out at www.brewscuits.com.  Type in Fermented Adventure at checkout to get 15% off your first order.

This episode features Mark McLaughlin of Old Line Spirits.  

Mark and Arch got to know each other from their time in the Navy.  They didn't care for their civilian careers and sitting at a desk.  They were drawn to the romance of the craft spirits world.  Mark went to Seattle for a wedding a few days after quitting his job.  From there it was serendipity.  They went on a fascinating journey that took them to start and open Old Line Spirits in 2017.  Today, they are crafting some incredible American Single Malts.  Their whiskey is full of character and flavor with a story in each bottle.

We welcome Brewscuits as a sponsor of the podcast.  Be sure to check them out at www.brewscuits.com.  Type in Fermented Adventure at checkout to get 15% off your first order.

4201 E Pratt St, Baltimore, MD 21224 - (443) 218-9984 - www.oldlinespirits.com - Facebook

Highlights from our discussion:

Benash Liquor Store

US Navy

American Distilling Institute

Seattle

Middle West Spirits

Rum Runner Press

IPA

Bimber Distillery

American Single Malt Whiskey Commission

Great Western Malting

Finger Lakes Distilling

Philadelphia Whiskey Society

Drug City Pharmacy and Liquors

Fisher House Foundation

This episode features Matthew Check, Brian Crew and Karin Kozlowski of Cellar Beast Winehouse. 

In episode 28 we interviewed Matt and Brian.  Now we sit down with them again at their new venture, Cellar Beast Winehouse.  Karin has joined the team bringing her wine and cider making expertise.  It was a rainy day in a most perfect setting.  We discussed and tasted 3 of their new releases. What you will learn is that they are passionate about what they do.  They are excited for guests to come and experience the winery.  For them, so much is about the education piece, along with having a really good time.  Go and visit.  Enjoy some amazing wines and ciders.  

We welcome Brewscuits as a sponsor of the podcast.  Be sure to check them out at www.brewscuits.com.  Type in Fermented Adventure at checkout to get 15% off your first order.     

139 Ash Circle Andreas PA 18211 - www.CellarBeastWine.com - Facebook

Highlights from our discussion:

Sutter Home

Dan Johnson - ArtisticKnack 

Galen Glen Winery

Eight Oaks Distillery 

Lehigh Valley Winetrail

Auburn Road Vineyard

Bad Mother Shuckers

Ancient Lakes of Columbia Valley

Philadelphia School of Wine