Jim Koch from Sam Adams

Jim Koch from Sam Adams

Segment 1: We have Jim Koch. founder and brewer of Samuel Adams on the show talking about beer, craft beer, and if Samuel Adams is still considered craft beer. Jim just wrote another book, but it took him longer than you might think.

Segment 2; Jim tells us the risk he took over thirty years ago when starting Samuel Adams, it wasn't easy. Greg talks to Jim about the falling out between Chris Black from Falling Rock Tap House and Oskar Blues, Jim knows both of them on a personal level. Greg ends the segment telling Jim Koch to go Eff himself, tune in to find out why.

Segment 3: Greg Hollenback, Mike Blandford and Greg Schlichting from Declaration Brewing talk about craft beer definitions and what it takes to grow out of being craft. Do the numbers really mean that much when it comes to considering a brewery craft?

Segment 4: Dr. Hops Greg Schlichting explains the three tear system, and how it came to be. It started out as a way of checks and balances, but sometimes it doesn't really work out that way.

Segment 1: We have Jim Koch. founder and brewer of Samuel Adams on the show talking about beer, craft beer, and if Samuel Adams is still considered craft beer. Jim just wrote another book, but it took him longer than you might think.

Segment 2; Jim tells us the risk he took over thirty years ago when starting Samuel Adams, it wasn't easy. Greg talks to Jim about the falling out between Chris Black from Falling Rock Tap House and Oskar Blues, Jim knows both of them on a personal level. Greg ends the segment telling Jim Koch to go Eff himself, tune in to find out why.

Segment 3: Greg Hollenback, Mike Blandford and Greg Schlichting from Declaration Brewing talk about craft beer definitions and what it takes to grow out of being craft. Do the numbers really mean that much when it comes to considering a brewery craft?

Segment 4: Dr. Hops Greg Schlichting explains the three tear system, and how it came to be. It started out as a way of checks and balances, but sometimes it doesn't really work out that way.

Segment 1: We have Jim Koch. founder and brewer of Samuel Adams on the show talking about beer, craft beer, and if Samuel Adams is still considered craft beer. Jim just wrote another book, but it took him longer than you might think.

Segment 2; Jim tells us the risk he took over thirty years ago when starting Samuel Adams, it wasn't easy. Greg talks to Jim about the falling out between Chris Black from Falling Rock Tap House and Oskar Blues, Jim knows both of them on a personal level. Greg ends the segment telling Jim Koch to go Eff himself, tune in to find out why.

Segment 3: Greg Hollenback, Mike Blandford and Greg Schlichting from Declaration Brewing talk about craft beer definitions and what it takes to grow out of being craft. Do the numbers really mean that much when it comes to considering a brewery craft?

Segment 4: Dr. Hops Greg Schlichting explains the three tear system, and how it came to be. It started out as a way of checks and balances, but sometimes it doesn't really work out that way.

Segment 1: Are you trying to grow vegetables or spices on your balcony? Tune in to find out some tricks to make you more successful. Urban gardens are becoming more and more popular and can be easier to get going than you might think.

Segment 2: When growing vegetables and spices where space is limited, it's important to do a few things to make sure you get a good grow, and we have some callers who weigh in on what they do in their gardens. Does it make a big difference in the taste of home grown spices compared to store bought? Tune in and find out.

Segment 3: Troy Guard is opening up five new restaurants, closing one and re-opening it under a different name, this is a busy guy. Find out from chef Jesper what it takes to open a restaurant in today's market.

Segment 4: We have Carlene O'Garro, owner of Delectable Desires Pastries and the first recipient of "Brewing the American Dream" loan from Samuel Adams. Carlene tells us how she got started and Greg reunites her with the man that started it all, Jim Koch.

Segment 1: Are you trying to grow vegetables or spices on your balcony? Tune in to find out some tricks to make you more successful. Urban gardens are becoming more and more popular and can be easier to get going than you might think.

Segment 2: When growing vegetables and spices where space is limited, it's important to do a few things to make sure you get a good grow, and we have some callers who weigh in on what they do in their gardens. Does it make a big difference in the taste of home grown spices compared to store bought? Tune in and find out.

Segment 3: Troy Guard is opening up five new restaurants, closing one and re-opening it under a different name, this is a busy guy. Find out from chef Jesper what it takes to open a restaurant in today's market.

Segment 4: We have Carlene O'Garro, owner of Delectable Desires Pastries and the first recipient of "Brewing the American Dream" loan from Samuel Adams. Carlene tells us how she got started and Greg reunites her with the man that started it all, Jim Koch.

Segment 1: Craft beer in Colorado is booming and Chris Black and the Falling Rock Tap House are smack in the middle of it. Find out why there's a little gray area when it comes to the definition of "Craft" beer.

Segment 2: Chris Black from Falling Rock Tap House explains his open letter to Oskar Blues about why he pulled their product from his tap house. The craft beer world is about relationships and culture and Chris shares his views on the craft beer world.

Segment 3: Chad Melis, director of marketing for Oskar Blues is on the phone to talk with Chris Black about everything going on with Chris pulling their product from his tap lines and just why he feels so strongly that Oskar Blues has been doing things that he doesn't agree with.

Segment 4: More with Chad Melis and Chris Black on the subject of the craft beer culture, community and relationships. Greg asks Chris if there is a set of circumstances that would get him to put Oskar Blues back on tap in his tap house, tune in to find out what he says.

Segment 1: Craft beer in Colorado is booming and Chris Black and the Falling Rock Tap House are smack in the middle of it. Find out why there's a little gray area when it comes to the definition of "Craft" beer.

Segment 2: Chris Black from Falling Rock Tap House explains his open letter to Oskar Blues about why he pulled their product from his tap house. The craft beer world is about relationships and culture and Chris shares his views on the craft beer world.

Segment 3: Chad Melis, director of marketing for Oskar Blues is on the phone to talk with Chris Black about everything going on with Chris pulling their product from his tap lines and just why he feels so strongly that Oskar Blues has been doing things that he doesn't agree with.

Segment 4: More with Chad Melis and Chris Black on the subject of the craft beer culture, community and relationships. Greg asks Chris if there is a set of circumstances that would get him to put Oskar Blues back on tap in his tap house, tune in to find out what he says.

Segment 1: Chef Mick Rosacci from Tony's Market is here and he's grilling up steak and salmon for the Modern Eater cast! This guy is awesome and his family business is incredible. It's summer time grilling and the question always comes up: Propane or coal? Mick tells you which he prefers and why.

Segment 2: Mick tells us the story of how Tony's Market got started, very interesting and full of family. He also tells us what he likes to eat when he's cooking at home, you might be surprised at what he tells us.

Segment 3: Mike the Beef guy from Prosper Farms stopped by and he brought some killer beef to throw on the hot grill!!

Segment 4: We have a special guest in the building tonight! She has some inside knowledge of the beef world and it also happens to be her birthday. Find out why this little lady is so special to all of us here on the show.