Fermented Adventure The Podcast

This episode features Steve Bashore of George Washington's Mount Vernon Distillery.  "The best whiskeys we've made have yet to be bottled  ."

Steve has worked in the museum field for over 30 years and is a miller by trade.  Add to that resume being the head distillery at a place where he keeps history alive.  Being a distiller using 18th century equipment isn't easy.  He is a problem solver and he has learned to adapt with the equipment that he has.  Steve joined Mount Vernon in 2007 as head of the department of historical trades where he oversees the living history element.  Steve was there when the first barrel was filled in 2007.  With the help of some incredible people the distillery is now producing some much coveted spirits.  His stories, experiences and knowledge are fascinating.   Steve's focus on education, pride and the connection to history keeps the spirit of George Washington thriving.  

5514 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22309 - (703) 780-3383 - https://www.mountvernon.org/the-estate-gardens/distillery/ - Facebook

Highlights from our discussion:

Nearest Green

Maggie Campbell Privateer Rum

Scotch Whisky Association

Alexandria, VA

Starlight Distillery

Ferm Solutions

Lisa Wicker Widow Jane Distillery

Jack Daniels

A. Smith Bowman

Jimmy Russell

Jim Beam

Mike Sherman

Vendome Copper & Brass Works

American Whiskey Trail

Dr. Peter Cressy

Dave Pickerell

Distilled Spirits Council of the United States

Bourbon Pompeii

Esther White

In this episode we sit down with Emily Lader of Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits.  Emily is back with us on the podcast.  We discuss the impact Covid has had on the Philadelphia restaurant and bar scene.  We talk about how people are enjoying their spirits at home and that Tequila sales are up.  We have the pleasure of tasting and reviewing Jefferson's Bourbon.  We thoroughly enjoyed the Manhattan ready to drink cocktail, Jefferson's small batch, Jefferson's Reserve and Jefferson's Ocean.   All four of these were excellent pours.  Unique in nose, flavor and character.    

Highlights from our discussion:

Bushmills

The Martinez Cocktail

Manhattan Cocktail

Thomas Jefferson Whiskey

Whiskey Rebellion

Philadephia Whiskey Society

Black Hog BBQ

Jane Bowie Maker's Mark

Manchester United

Chivas

Manatawny Still Works

Varga Bar

This episode features Kathy Ganser of Devil's Creek Brewery.  "Wouldn't it be cool to start a brewery?"

The seed was planted in 2015, Kathy and Anthony decided to open a brewery.  Kathy went for it and dove right in.  Doing site planning and drawing from her background in graphic design, she made the branding come alive.  The name pays homage to a Jersey Devil sighting in Collingswood.  At the creek right behind where the brewery sits.  Like many breweries Anthony and Kathy began as home brewers.  Early on Anthony was winning awards for his home craft beer.  They put their heart and soul into building out the local neighborhood place.  Today Kathy is creating recipes that are winning awards in national competitions.  The beers are strong in flavor and character.  This women owned brewery is doing Collingswood proud and has quickly become a hot spot for the community.

1 Powell Ln, Collingswood, NJ 08108 - (856) 425-2520 - www.devilscreekbrewery.com - Facebook

Highlights from our discussion:

Collingswood, NJ

Jersey Devil

Erik Dickersbach

River Horse Brewing Company

Great American Beer Festival

Beastie Boys

Buffalo Trace Distillery

Cream Ridge Winery

Revolution Coffee Roasters

Cape May Brewing Company

Village Idiot Brewing Company

Atlantic City Beer Festival

This episode features Bill Mathias of Old Republic Distillery.  "We distill for flavor baby... It's all about the flavor."   

The distillery started with a passion.  Bill's grandfather and great grandfather made home made wine.  They made dandelion and watermelon rind wine.  They made alcohol from what was readily available.  Bill was curious about how they made what they did.  At 18 Bill brewed his first beer and learned all about fermentation.  He runs three stills.  He's making the mash and fermenting to put out some exceptional and flavorful spirits.  Take a listen and let us know what you think. 

330 Town Center Dr York, PA 17408 - 717-870-1792 - www.drinkord.com - Facebook

Highlights from our discussion:

Old Republic Distillery Tavern - Ephrata

Jack Daniels

Mojito Recipe

Explore York

Keystone Craft Spirits Trail

Grappa

Dickey's Barbecue

Allegro Winery

Troegs Beer

This episode features Bill Cox of Pine Tavern Distillery.  Bill and his family love to go camping for their vacations.  They pack up the campers and check out places on the East Coast.  On one of their trips they visited Copper Fox Distillery in Sperryville, Virginia.  Later they pondered, "Why is there nothing like this in NJ?"  Taking the next steps they met with now defunct Cooper River Distillers in Camden, NJ.   This gave them the information and structure that they needed to get started.  Cooper River helped them put things together.  New Jersey is a "Right to Farm" State and they determined that the families farm was the perfect setting to get their distillery dreams going.  Already growing corn on the land it was perfect.  On February 3, 2016 they fired up the still and began to distill their Muddy Run Corn Moonshine.  Now the 8th oldest distillery in NJ they continue to grow and expand.  This camping trip inspired distillery is producing spectacular spirits which pay tribute to local history.  They emphasize a spirit of collaboration with their neighbors and the local community.  

149A Pine Tavern Rd, Monroeville, NJ 08343 - (856) 358-1076 - www.pinetaverndistillery.com - Facebook

Highlights from our discussion:

Copper Fox Distillery

Salem County Historical  Society

Mood's Farm

Recklesstown Distillery

Gino Pinto

Tadmore Distilling

Ciroc Vodka

U.S. Barrel

Independence Spirits Distillery

Two Bridges Wine Trail

Rabbit Hill Farms

This is our "Date Day" Chronicle episode of The Date Night Chronicles.  We discuss our trip to Baltimore where we check out some new places and grab a limited release or two.  This episode we get into Ship Bottom Brewery's Mexican Stout.

Highlights from our discussion:

Ship Bottom Brewery

Linvilla Orchards

Old Line Spirits

Brewsquits

Barley Wine

L.P. Steamers

Guiness Open Gate Brewery

Bulleit Bourbon

Diamondback Brewing Co.

This episode features Cheyne Geverd and Fiona Palumbo of Fraktured Sauce.  Cheyne characterizes the start Fractured as a mid life crisis event.  Cheyne's father determined that he couldn't taste food anymore and they started growing hot peppers in the backyard.  Spicy food stuck with the family.  Fiona grew up in Brazil where her father would bring home hot peppers local to the area and she would make her own hot sauces.  Cheyne and Fiona met on an organic farm and today they combine their passion, family traditions and love of the spicy to make some tasty hot sauces.   These are all natural hot sauces containing no gums or thickeners.  

Highlights from our discussion:

Fraktur

Fiery Food Show

Steve Seabury - High River Sauces

Moqueca

RADS Hot Sauce

Brewscuits

Tabasco

Pipicha

Hot Ones

Varga Bar

This episode features Natasha Vitale of Tadmore Distilling Co.  "This is passion and the passion gets you through the hard times".  It started with a discovery of bourbon and loving bourbon.  Steve and Tasha were high school sweethearts.  They continue to do everything together.  They took a trip to a liquor store.  The bottle of Woodford Reserve spoke to them and they have been hooked ever since.  In 2016 they visited Kentucky and experienced the Bourbon Trail.  Woodford and Makers Mark inspired them to start and open a distillery of their own.  Today they are part of the story in the rebirth of Salem, NJ.        

90 W Broadway, Salem, NJ 08079 - (856) 485-0750 - www.tadmoredistilling.com - Facebook

Highlights from our discussion:

Salem , NJ

Mason Dixon Line

East Coast Barrels

Jim Beam

Bicardi

Atlantic Sweetner

Rabbit Hill Farms

Jimmy Red Corn

Makers Mark

Kentucky Bourbon Trail

Woodford Reserve

This is the pre Halloween episode of The Date Night Chronicles.  We discuss our halloween memories and what's going on with Halloween 2020.  This episode we have the pleasure of sharing and reviewing Levante Brewing Company's Revibe Sparkling Seltzer.

Highlights from our discussion:

Levante Brewing Company

Revibe Sparkling Seltzer

Old Republic Distillery

York, PA

Tadmore Distilling

Salam, NJ

Franks Soda

West Chester, PA

Hotel Chocolat

Snickers Bar

3 musketeers Bar

Reese's Peanut Butter Cups

Rice Krispies Treats

Hershey's Chocolate Bar

This is the first installment of The Date Night Chronicles.  We share our date night with you and tell you a little about our story on how Fermented Adventure got started.  This is our first opportunity to do a review.  This episode we have the pleasure of sharing Newground Hard Dutch Lattes.

Highlights from our discussion:

Newground Hard Dutch Latte

Palmer Distilling

Manayunk 

Hook and Flask Still Works