Fermented Adventure The Podcast

This episode features Tommy Alfinito of Wildfether Distilling.

Tommy is a former gym owner who had a dream to open a brewery. His experiences got him into Japanese Whiskey. He got deeper and deeper into whiskey which led him to the idea of opening a distillery. His hometown of Haddonfield was seeking to have someone open a distillery. Tommy is very hands on and he got started learning the ropes of distilling. Wildfether opened in May of 2023. They have exploded onto the scene making 1500 cocktails a week for their raving customers. They are working hard to keep up with production and already have expansion plans in the works. They're a meeting spot in the community. You'll be amazed and delighted by the craft spirits and cocktails.

236 Kings Hwy E, Haddonfield, NJ 08033 - Instagram

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Highlights From our Discussion:

Specific Mechanical Systems

Haddonfield, NJ

Lenape High School

Sunflour Bake Shop

Rabbit Hill Malt

Bob McDonald - Dancing Star Farm

Tree House Brewing Company

Kozuba & Sons Distillery

Sonja Hunt - ABV Jobs

This episode features Camylle Coley of Siwani Spirits.

Siwani is the brainchild that was produced over an evolution of ideas. It all emanated from Gullah and GeeChee culture. During covid Camylle began to study the culture and her connection to the people and her ancestry. She also discovered whiskey, in particular, rice whiskey. She pondered "What if there was a rice spirit made from Carolina Gold Rice"? Camylle does have distilling in her blood. Through her relationship and partnerships in the craft industry she has been able to bring Siwani Spirit to life.

www.SiwaniSpirits.com - Instagram

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Highlights From our Discussion:

Drink, Eat, Relax

Puerto Rico Distillery

Casa W

Uncle Nearest

George Washington's Distillery

Vieux Carré

⁠ABV Jobs⁠

⁠Sonja Hunt⁠

Epilogue Kitchen

This episode features Shawn House of Hempzels.

Shawn's company began in 1997. The journey began with a high protein, sourdough crunchy pretzel that utilized the flour derived from hemp. It was expanded to a soft pretzel that has a nutty flavor and a pillowy texture. The line has evolved to peanut butter, mustard and a hot jelly. All featuring the the wonderful nutritional value that hemp has to offer. Shawn has so much knowledge and experience in the world of hemp. The products are easy to find and order from their website. "At Hempzels, It's all about the seed."

www.LancasterTradingHouse.com - 800-USE-HEMP - Facebook

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Highlights From Our Discussion:

PA Farm Show

Pennsylvania Hemp Industry Council

Ralph Amato

Richard Rose - The Hemp Nut

Ohio Hempery

Hempola Farm

Woody Harrelson

Dutch Country Soft Pretzels

Holistic Spirits

Renewal Kombucha

Atlantic City Beer Fest

Bube's Brewery

PorcFest

Distiller Woody

Highpoint Kombucha

Dancing Star Farms

Lititz Fire and Ice Festival

This episode features Don Shump of Philadelphia Bee Company.

Don began bee keeping in 2007. He had taken up bee keeping as a hobby and he fell in love with it. He started volunteering in a community garden. Then he bought a couple of hives which multiplied exponentially. The next obvious step was to start his own bee keeping business. His hives reside all over Philadelphia. This discussion is a fantastic education on bees and honey production. Wait until you hear about their honey "Doom Bloom".

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Highlights From our Discussion:

World Honey Exchange

Barr Hill Gin

Academy of Natural Sciences

Penn State University

Richmond Library

Tattooed Mom

Philadelphia Distilling

New Trail Brewing Co.

A Bar Above

Christmas Village in Philadelphia

Philly Home and Garden Show

Philadelphia Flower Show

Philadelphia Honey Fest

This episode features Chris Tunstall of A Bar Above.

Chris began tending bar in 2003. At the time he was going to school for molecular biology. This education has transferred into his love oft cocktails. Once behind the bar everything clicked for him. In those early years he got deep into mixology. His knowledge began to grow exponentially regarding cocktail design. The next 15 years were consumed running bar programs in California. In 2013 the idea of providing access to mixology and cocktail information was conceved. This led to a YouTube Channel and a Facebook Group. The next endeavor was to create and produce high end barware. Our discussion provides a wonderful history and in-depth discussions into the development of mixology, bartending and the cocktail scene.

www.ABarAbove.com - Instagram

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Highlights From our Conversation:

Rittenhouse Ryehttps://heavenhilldistillery.com/rittenhouse.php

Bulleit Whiskey

Koval Distillery

Beachbum Berry

Tom's Town Distilling Co.

Scott's Mini Woodshop

Dawn and I wrap up 2023 and look ahead to 2024. We review Patron's Sherry Cask Aged Anejo.

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Highlights From our Discussion:

Cidercon

Lux Bar

Koval Distillery

Judson & Moore

Bar Convent Brooklyn

Barrow's Intense Ginger

Standard Wormwood Distillery

Fort Hamilton Distillery

The Bard Distillery

Barr Hill Gin

Tales of the Cocktail

Sassenach Spirits

Roger Wilco

Matt Pietrek

Three Dots and a Dash

Latitude 29

Liberty Pole Spirits

Pittsburgh Whiskey Friends

Dram Yinzers

Jimmy Buffet

Papa's Pilar

Key West, FL

This episode features Adhel Martinez of Gin de Las Californias.

Iván Saldaña desired to make a product that told the story of the terroir of the region, as well as, the people and the culture of California. It's the region that encompasses Mexico and the United States. This gin pays homage to the region's botanicals, plants and resources that grow and thrive in Baja and Mexico. This Mexican innovation highlights two countries that make up one spirit. When you enjoy this your drinking history and culture.

www.LasCalifornias.com - Instagram

Highlights From our Discussion:

Casa Lumbre

Ancho Reyes

Tales of the Cocktail

Mexico in a Bottle

This episode features Dylan Beyer of Shank's Whip.

Shank's Whip originated 2 years ago. This black Irish whiskey or black Irish liqueur blend highlights the best part of beer and spirits from Ireland. It is black like stout, smooth like cream and it is Irish like whiskey. This boasts all of the things that people desire in Irish Spirits and Irish beers. This 66 proof spirit is very approachable and delicious. Don't just take our word for it! Pick up your own bottle and try is for yourself.

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Highlights From our Discussion:

Bar Convent Brooklyn

Guinness

Hotel Starlino

Butterfly Cannon Tequila

Kraken Rum

This episode feature Wally Caraballo of Casa W Distillery.

Wally's entrepreneurial roots go back to his father's bar in Puerto Rico where he was making and selling his own sangria. Upon arriving to the United States he set his sights on creating and sharing the traditional Pitorro that he grew up on back home. He began the journey as a moonshiner of sorts. He crafted and perfected the Puerto Rican rum in his basement. His family and friends clamored for this wonderful elixir. Now he's changing the game with his own expression of what he believes Pitorro should be. To date they have been open for seven months and have become a fixture and destination in the community. Some of their releases sell out so fast and they are working hard to keep up with demand. As Wally says, "Pitorro chose him".

We are so grateful that it did.

1339 Penn Ave, Wyomissing, PA 19610 - (610) 223-9427 - Facebook

Highlights From our Discussion:

Puerto Rico Distillery

Wyomissing, PA

Reading Distilling Guild

Lincoln County Method

La Frikatona

Coquito

Laura Fields/Delaware Valley Fields Foundation

Absynthia

West Reading

Reading Pagoda

This episode features Armando Rodriguez and Yesenia Westerband of La Frikitona.

Owning and running restaurants and kiosks on the beaches of Puerto Rico is in the blood of Yesenia and Armando. Coming to the United States they wanted to create the same family concept that they knew back home. They began to weigh the pros and cons of a brick and mortar building and a mobile business. They never imagined that one day that would own and operate a food truck. Or, more accurately a food trailer. The recipes are a combination of old family dishes and the focus of putting their own spin on the dietary desires of their customers. It's authentic Puerto Rican cuisine with their own flavors and interpretations.

(484) 640-8477 - Facebook

Highlights From our Discussion:

PA Bacon Fest

Easton, PA

Discover Lehigh Valley

Flying Deutschman

Seven Sirens Brewing Company

Sherman Street Beer Company

Three Little Birds Distillery

Lost Tavern Brewing

Christkindlmarkt

Steel Stacks

PeepsFest

Coquito

Celar Beast Winehouse