Hops & Spirits: Bar Conversations

Kai Crowe-Getty of Lord Nelson joins us to talk about their new album Transmission, how this album differs from their previous albums, going for a different sound, their journey into music, being on the road/touring, what folks can expect in 2022 and more. Plus, Carin Luna-Ostaseski, founder of SIA Scotch Whisky, joins us for Tasting Notes to talk about their Entrepreneurial Spirit Fund.

Country musician Jacob Bryant joins us to talk about his new album Bar Stool Preacher, making his Grand Ole Opry debut, how past life experiences shaped his music, life outside of music, what folks can expect in 2022 and more. Plus, Jake Sulek joins us for Tasting Notes to talk about cream liqueurs and how to use them in cocktails.

Hannah Anders, country musician and songwriter, joins us to talk about her musical journey, rerecording songs, bringing energy to the stage, what's it like to be on stage, what folks can expect in 2022 and more. Plus, Chad Watson joins us for Tasting Notes to talk about celebrity-backed spirits and what to look for.

JD Shelburne, chart topping country musician and Kentucky native, joins us to talk about his latest album, his journey into music, growing up in Kentucky, being a dad, how his music has evolved, what's in store for 2022 and more. Plus, Chad Watson joins us for Tasting Notes to talk about bottom shelf bourbons and what to look for.

It's another Flight Night as we enjoy three different cocktails — one nonalcoholic and two halfsies — featuring Kentucky Spiritless 74 with Michael Toscano, Spiritless National Director of Trade Marketing. The crew for flight night includes Jonathan, Seth and Brandon. In addition to the cocktails, we talk about the creation of Spiritless Kentucky 74 bourbon, how it acts/plays like a bourbon, creating a nonalcoholic bourbon, what going "halfsies" means, Michael's go-to cocktails, cocktails he doesn't miss creating and what's next for Spiritless.

Josh Gallagher, country musician and soon-to-be dad, joins us to talk about his upcoming first full length album, how he got into music, growing up in Pennsylvania, if he's ready to be a dad, what's in store for 2022 and more. Plus, Jake Sulek joins us for Tasting Notes to talk about how to drink healthier and healthy option cocktails.

CJ Cain from bluegrass band The Wooks joins us to talk about trying to find good bourbon, The Wooks' upcoming album Flyin' High, how they came up with their name, what got him into music, being able to tour, what's in store for 2022 and more. Plus, Kevin Patterson joins us for Tasting Notes to talk about non-alcoholic beer and how it has changed over the years.

Country rockers The Nashvillains talk about enjoying a good drink, their upcoming debut album, how they came together, writing/producing songs for a variety of projects/artists/genres, what's in store for 2022 and more. Plus, Kevin Patterson joins us for Tasting Notes to talk about beer trends in 2021 and what to expect in 2022.

Country musician and Kentucky native Taylor Austin Dye talks about her love of whiskey, her latest releases, how she got into music, being on the road touring, what's in store for 2022 and more. Plus, Jake Sulek joins us for Tasting Notes to talk about holiday cocktails and the joys of eggnog.

It's another Flight Night as we enjoy four different pours from New Holland Brewing/Dragon's Milk — Dragon's Milk White, Dragon's Milk Original, Dragon's Milk 2021 Reserve #3 and Beer Barrel Bourbon — with Dominique Bergquist, Brand Manager for Dragon's Milk. The crew for flight night includes: Arielle, or influensky on Instagram; Chris, or @Jefftherabb1t on Instagram; and Seth. In addition to the pours, we talk the creating new variations of Dragon's Milk, how they source their barrels for aging, keeping folks excited for new releases, their bourbons, how long Dragon's Milk beers should age and more.