Episode 432 - Zach Mack, Alphabet City Beer Co.

Happy Monday, Thieves! We’re talking to our friend Zach Mack of Alphabet City Beer Co. today. We’ve been fans of ABC for ages - we actually recorded an early episode of the podcast there with Jason Perkins of Allagash way back in the day — so it was a pleasure to have Zach on to talk about the history of the bar and how beer has changed in the 11+ years he’s been open in the East Village. Fun, nostalgic talk with some tomato sandwich and mayonnaise opinions tossed in, to boot. Tune in and let us know what you think!

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As always, you can email your questions, complaints, whimpers, or whines to us at [email protected]. We read everything we get and we'll try to respond as quickly as we can. If not online, then on air. And THANKS! You can subscribe to STB on iTunes and PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW!!! Co-hosts: Augie Carton & John Holl Producer: Justin Kennedy Engineer: Brian Casse Music: "Abstract Concepts - What Up in the Streets" by Black Ant.

Episode 431 - RIP Anchor Brewing with Brian Yaeger

Happy Monday, Thieves! As you may have heard by now, Anchor Brewing is closing. We’re joined this week by beer writer Brian Yaeger to discuss what happened and lament the downfall of one of the first American craft breweries. RIP Anchor. Tune in and let us know what you think!

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As always, you can email your questions, complaints, whimpers, or whines to us at [email protected]. We read everything we get and we'll try to respond as quickly as we can. If not online, then on air. And THANKS! You can subscribe to STB on iTunes and PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW!!! Co-hosts: Augie Carton & John Holl Producer: Justin Kennedy Engineer: Brian Casse Music: "Abstract Concepts - What Up in the Streets" by Black Ant.

Episode 430 - Second District Brewing (Ben Potts & Curt Decker)

Happy Monday, Thieves! Here’s our fourth and final Philly show. We’re sitting down with a couple of local beer legends, Ben Potts & Curt Decker, of Second District Brewing. We talk about their backgrounds in the industry and what’s going on at Second District these days. Tune in and let us know what you think!

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As always, you can email your questions, complaints, whimpers, or whines to us at [email protected]. We read everything we get and we'll try to respond as quickly as we can. If not online, then on air. And THANKS! You can subscribe to STB on iTunes and PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW!!! Co-hosts: Augie Carton & John Holl Producer: Justin Kennedy Engineer: Brian Casse Music: "Abstract Concepts - What Up in the Streets" by Black Ant.

Episode 429 - Sacred Vice Brewing (Justin Steinberg & Andrew Rubenstein)

Happy Monday, Thieves! We’re back in Philly this week for our third show. Justin & Ruby join us to talk about Sacred Vice, where it is and where it’s going and what they’re up to. (Big shout-out to J. Steinberg for facilitating the entire Philly trip and helping to set it up; thanks man!) We have yet more fun in the black glasses with some familiar and awesome stuff going on. Fun vibes all around. Tune in and let us know what you think!

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As always, you can email your questions, complaints, whimpers, or whines to us at [email protected]. We read everything we get and we'll try to respond as quickly as we can. If not online, then on air. And THANKS! You can subscribe to STB on iTunes and PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW!!! Co-hosts: Augie Carton & John Holl Producer: Justin Kennedy Engineer: Brian Casse Music: "Abstract Concepts - What Up in the Streets" by Black Ant.

Episode 428 - Carbon Copy's Kyle Wolak & Brendon Boudwin

Happy Monday, Thieves! It’s almost July 4 and we’re ready to crush some ice cold beers and maybe even eat some cold fried chicken (real heads know that reference). Anyway, we’re transporting back to Philly this week to chat with Kyle & Brendon of a new brewery called Carbon Copy. We chat about their backgrounds at 3 Floyds, War Pigs in Copenhagen, and how they eventually met at Tired Hands in Philly before opening their own spot. Really exciting chat and some true fun in the black glasses to boot. Tune in and let us know what you think!

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As always, you can email your questions, complaints, whimpers, or whines to us at [email protected]. We read everything we get and we'll try to respond as quickly as we can. If not online, then on air. And THANKS! You can subscribe to STB on iTunes and PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW!!! Co-hosts: Augie Carton & John Holl Producer: Justin Kennedy Engineer: Brian Casse Music: "Abstract Concepts - What Up in the Streets" by Black Ant.

Episode 427 - Ken Correll, Human Robot Beer

Happy Monday, Thieves! We’re hitting this road this week for the first of four Philly shows recorded last week at Human Robot’s new spot along the Schuykill River. Our host was the inimitable Ken Correll and we started things off with him. It was a blast, natch. Tune in and let us know what you think!

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As always, you can email your questions, complaints, whimpers, or whines to us at [email protected]. We read everything we get and we'll try to respond as quickly as we can. If not online, then on air. And THANKS! You can subscribe to STB on iTunes and PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW!!! Co-hosts: Augie Carton & John Holl Producer: Justin Kennedy Engineer: Brian Casse Music: "Abstract Concepts - What Up in the Streets" by Black Ant.

Episode 427 - Kevin Glessing, Simple Motive Brewing

Episode 426 - Josh Bernstein's 10th Anniversary Edition of the Complete Beer Course

Happy Monday, Thieves! Josh Bernstein is back talking about the 10th Anniversary edition of his indispensable tome, The Complete Beer Course. We talk about how the industry has changed over the last decade (for one: there was no hazy IPA in the original edition!) and talk about some favorite classic styles. Tune in and let us know what you think!

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As always, you can email your questions, complaints, whimpers, or whines to us at [email protected]. We read everything we get and we'll try to respond as quickly as we can. If not online, then on air. And THANKS! You can subscribe to STB on iTunes and PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW!!! Co-hosts: Augie Carton & John Holl Producer: Justin Kennedy Engineer: Brian Casse Music: "Abstract Concepts - What Up in the Streets" by Black Ant.

Episode 425 - Derek Edinger, Brewery Ardennes

Happy Monday, Thieves! We’re welcoming Derek Edinger of the Finger Lakes’ Brewery Ardennes to the show today. We talk about brewing Belgian-style beers in the age of the hazy IPA and the correct way to fry fries. For the black beers, we knock back an easy drinker from a new NJ brewery as well as a chilly West Coast Style IPA. Tune in and let us know what you think!

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As always, you can email your questions, complaints, whimpers, or whines to us at [email protected]. We read everything we get and we'll try to respond as quickly as we can. If not online, then on air. And THANKS! You can subscribe to STB on iTunes and PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW!!! Co-hosts: Augie Carton & John Holl Producer: Justin Kennedy Engineer: Brian Casse Music: "Abstract Concepts - What Up in the Streets" by Black Ant.

Episode 424 - Joey Pepper, Schenker Beer Co.