This episode features Mark Farrell and Devin Flickinger of Hook and Flask Still Works.  2 friends with a 15 year relationship decided to open a distillery.  Devin was home brewing beer and making wine before entering into the world of distilling.  They took off doing market research by visiting other distilleries, asking a lot of questions, taking classes and shadowing other distillers.  The result is a fire themed establishment that pays homage and honors their roots.  They are refining their craft one bottle at a time.  Creating a delicious mix of cocktails, food and fun.  We discuss their growth during cover and the development of their brown spirits program.

137 N Hanover St, Carlisle, PA 17013 - (717) 601-2770 - www.hookandflaskstillworks.com - Facebook

Highlights from our discussion:

Grand Illusion Hard Cider

Five Saints Distilling

Fireball

Brewscuits

Deer Creek Malthouse

Adirondack Barrel Cooperage

Big Hill Cider Works

Sunday's Mill Company

Black Button Distilling

Davis Valley Distillery

Cumberland County

US Army War College

This episode features Amanda Boroughs and Kachnetha Bennett of Tenth Ward Distilling Company.  In 2015 Monica Pearce took all of the money that she had and opened a distillery.  The next step was to open up a cocktail lounge and tasting room.  There is also an event space that is perfect for weddings and celebrations.  At Tenth Ward there is a purpose, a plan and a mission.  They don't just do ordinary.  They put their own creative stamp on their creations.  Thinking out every last detail.  What they create are some of the finest spirits which are the base for the amazing cocktails that they produce.  This women owned distillery has a dedicated team that is committed to making craft spirits that are unusual, unconventional and sensational.  Amanda and Kachentha take us behind the scenes and behind the bar and we get to learn what makes it all come together.

55 E Patrick Street, Frederick, MD 21701 - 301-360-5888 - www.tenthwarddistilling.com - Facebook

Highlights from our discussion:

Rockwell Brewery

Visit Maryland

Visit Frederick

McCutcheon's Apple Cider

National Museum of Civil War Medicine

Jack Daniel's Honey

New York World Wine & Spirits Competition 

Orchid Celler Meadery

San Francisco World Spirits Competition

Attaboy Beer

Chesapeake Watershed

Absinthe

Domino Sugar

This episode features Brian Dressler and Olga Dressler of Dressler Estate.   "An exceptional dry cider made from modern apples is possible. "  It all started in a one bedroom apartment on the Main Line just outside of Philly.   Brian needed a hobby and decided to homebrew cider.  His roots are in apples.  Olga didn't think that it was a good idea at first but she quickly change her toon.  Making cider became a shared hobby, something they could have together.  A trip to New England sealed the deal for their passions for cider making.  

email:  [email protected] - www.dresslerestate.com - Facebook

Highlights from our discussion:

Leaf Peepers

Robert Mondavi

Downingtown, PA

Manatawny Still Works

PA Cider Guild

Vino Shipper

American Keg Company

East Branch Brewing Company

Kauffman's Fruit Farm

Main Beer Company

This episode features Petrina DiOrio and Kimberly Triol of Brewsquits.   "If it's not fun then why do it?"  Kim and Petrina rescue dogs, foster dogs and take care of military family dogs. They are also home brewers.  After brewing up a batch they took their spent grains outside for composting.  This time all of the dogs started devouring it.  They considered what they witnessed and said why not make a dog biscuit.  They started from their home with a little oven.  What they make is deliciousness for dogs.  All Natural... Hand Made... No Preservatives... All made from spent grains from local breweries and distilleries.  They are certainly having fun and doing it for good causes too.  

100 Emlen Way, Telford, PA 18969 - www.brewscuits.com - 215-723-0378 - Facebook

Highlights from our discussion:

Pour the Core

Breast Cancer Survivor 

Joeys Paw

Shark Tank

Northampton Borough Police Department

Outcast Rescue

Piper Project

Manatawny Still Works

Free Will Brewing

This episode features Ben Wenk of Ploughman Cider   "Greetings From Adams County".  Ben's family has been farming the land here since the 1820's.  After selling produce at a farmers market in Philadelphia, Ben decided to try a Strongbow.  It was different.  Not sticky sweet like other ciders.  He went home and tried making his first batch of cider.  From there he was hooked.  Adams County is considered Apple Capital USA.  On this episode Ben and I discuss cider, apples and fruit tree farming.  "Cider is not a value added product", Ben explains.  We enjoyed this fascinating look into Ben's families heritage and his passion for cider making.     

1606 Bendersville-Wenksville Road, Aspers, PA 17304 - www.ploughmancider.com - (717) 677-7186 - Facebook

Highlights from our discussion:

Strongbow Cider

Luckyleaf

Musselman's

Dornick

VinoShipper

Three Springs Fruit Farm

Ploughshares Cider Club

John Bunker

Big Hill Ciderworks

Jack's Hard Cider

Reid's Cider House

Gettysburg Farmers Market

Ploughman Cider Taproom

Pour The Core

Pennsylvania Cider Guild

Philly Cider Week

The Botany of Desire

Farnum Hill Ciders

This episode features Yianni Barakos of Mason Dixon Distillery.   Yianni was 11 years old, when his grandfather shared how to make Tsipouro, which is Greek Moonshine, that is made from grapes.  He took Welch's Grape Juice and bread yeast and fired up the rudimentary still.  Thankfully he didn't burn the house down but a passion for making sensational spirits was born.   He is the 2nd generation born in the United States.  His family emigrated from little villages in Greece after World War 2.  He lives by his grandparents legacy... Creating Jobs and livelihoods for the community.  Every step of the way Yianni has figured it out, overcome obstacles and has created an amazing distillery that offers "Great food... great drinks... great conversation.    

331 E Water St, Gettysburg, PA 17325 - www.masondixondistillery.com - (717) 398-3385 - Facebook

Highlights from our discussion:

Gettysburg National Military Park

Smooth Ambler

Tsipouro

Single Malt

Hollabaugh Bros

Wellspan

Copper Fox Distillery

Gettysburg

Ouzo

Pear Brandy

Wild Yeast

Yamas!!!

This episode features Mark Ganter of Little Water Distillery .   It all started when Mark and Eric gave their father a 5 gallon pot still.  They set their attention on distilling rum.  Mark shares his philosophy on branding and education about the distillery.  Mark said, "It's establishing an emotional connection with the consumer".  Their spirits are built around quality and value.  You definitely want to check out the unique spirits that are coming out of Atlantic City.

Highlights from our discussion:

Davis Valley Distillery

Black Aronia

The Seed

Palmers Liberty Gin

Passion Vines

Canals

Total Wine & More

Buy Rite Liquor

Steve and Cookies

Pitch Pine

In this episode we sit down with Emily Lader of Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits.  Emily kicked off the podcast with a delicious cocktail.  The Jameson Coldbrew Coffee Colada.  Emily shares her experiences of learning spirits behind the bar and then working with the team at Manatawny Still Works.  We learn how important mentors are and having people believe in your gifts and abilities.  On this episode we feature the Jameson Coldbrew and The Glenlivet Caribbean Reserve.  

 Highlights from our discussion:

Glenlivet

Jameson

Pernod Ricard

Oat Milk

American Whiskey Convention

Manatawny Still Works

FooBooz

Art Etchells

Sly Fox Beer

Makers Mark

Agave Shortage

Teremana

Dwayne Johnson

Campari

Coldbrew Coffee Colada:

2 oz. Jameson Coldbrew

1 oz. Malibu Rum

2 1/2 oz. Coldbrew Concentrate

2 oz. Oatmilk

1/4 oz. Simple Syrup

Shake with Ice and serve

This episode features John Granta of Jersey Spirits Distilling.   Serendipity took John and Susan to High West Distillery in Park City, Utah.  That was the spark for their Ahh Ha moment and they haven't looked back.  Today Jersey Spirits is all about flavor and highlighting the "Jersey Spirit".  They are crafting spirits like no other.  Full of character, creativity and a bit of a sense of humor go into the bottle.  The end result are products that are incredible.  And, they have a lot of them to savor and enjoy.  

High West Distillery

Fairfield NJ

Eagle Scout

Cornell University

Michigan State University

Barnegat Light House

Wildwood NJ

Long Beach island

Industry City

Brooklyn Kura

Big Alice Brewing

Vermouth

MASH

Single Malt Whisky

This episode features Tim Floros of Levante Brewing Company.   Levante... to rise up or elevate.  Tim Floros along with his incredible partners and staff have collaborated to create an amazing brewery.  A brewing company that continues to learn, create and innovate every step of the way.  Tim shares the beginnings of his home brewing education, the people that have impacted him along  the way and some mighty incredible beer.  Listen for our tasting experience and pick some up for yourself to try and enjoy.

Highlights from our discussion:

Villanova University

Tuscany

Fells Point

Dogfish Head Brewery

Brew Your Own Beer - Havertown

BeerSmith

Lagunitas

Tavour

Red Stripe

Brooklyn Brewery

Tickle Parts

New England Style IPA

Lager