AG Craft Beer Cast

Maddie Bowen the new owner of Lions Roar Brewing in Westfield, NJ Joins me for 2 segments. News from Wynkoop, Firestone Walker, Big Brew, NYC Brewed, Funky Buddha. A recap of Dogfish Head's 30 min pop up in NYC. My review of Emberside Brewing tap takeover. NJ ABC actually listened to brewers, legislators and the general public and more.  @njcraftbeer @hoppedupnetwork #drinklocal #smallbusinessowners #music #podcasts

Paul Brown the co-creator of Super Jersey Comic Expo joins me for 2 segments. A fantastic family friendly event taking place in April. Plus, Paul gives his opinion on what businesses are doing right and wrong when it comes to social media. News from Stone Brewing, Coronado Brewing, Von Ebert, Alesmith and Weyerbacher. Angry Erik Anniversary party and more.  @njcraftbeer @hoppedupnetwork #drinklocal #smallbusinessowners #music #podcasts

Tim Pewitt co-owner of Wet Ticket Brewing joined me for 2 segments. We're talking about their recent 9th Anniversary, beers coming out soon and how to brew a beer event. News from Other Half, Troegs, Icarus. Spring beer fest in the Lehigh Valley. Anniversary party at Three 3's. More breweries closing and more. #drinklocal #smallbusinessowners #music #podcasts

Tom Nielsen the director of brewing operations for Emberside Brewery joined me for 2 segments from Grain and Cane restaurant. News from @brewsology @funkybuddhabeer @cigarcitybrewing Von Ebert, brew a beer at Wet Ticket. An awesome comic book event in NJ. CHICAGO Beer Fest. The date for NYC Opening Bash is set and more. @njcraftbeer @hoppedupnetwork #drinklocal #smallbusinessowners #music #podcasts

Jim King the co-owner and Issac Boucher the Head Brewer of Skinny Flowers join me for 2 segments from the brewery. News from Brewsology, Funky Buddha, Cigar City, Molson Coors gets you home for free on NYE in select cities. The date for NYC Opening Bash is set and more. Suds and Duds too. 

All News Edition with stuff from Brewsology, Athletic Brewing Company teaming up with Open Table. Funky Buddha Brewery, Cigar City Brewing Gun Hill Brewing Company. N/A beer from Founders Brewing Co.. The date for NYC Opening Bash is set and more. Suds and Duds too.  @njcraftbeer @hoppedupnetwork #drinklocal #smallbusinessowners #music #podcasts

Tiney Riccardi the Earthy Delight's Reporter from The Denver Post, joins me to talk about her great story on Wilding Brands and how they figured out a way to join forces and prosper in these uncertain times. News from Brewsology, Alternate Ending, Ghostfish, Russian River. An update on Anchor Steam not leaving San Francisco. A new brewery in NJ hires a director of brewery operations and more. Suds and Duds too. @njcraftbeer @hoppedupnetwork #metalforever #drinklocal #drinkcraftnotcrap #stouts #ipas #lagers #ales #sours #hops #pilsners #porters #beer #fcancer #smallbusinessowners #beerfestivals #beertours #music #podcasts

All News edition with stuff from Wet Ticket Brewing, Icarus Brewing and Jersey Girl. Dogfish Head and Creem magazine hosting a Dirty Martini party in NYC. Info on Pure Project's Anniversary party. Here for the beer tickets on sale now for the AC Beer and Music Fest. Updates on Rogue and Torch and Crown closings and more. Suds and Duds too. #metalforever #drinklocal #drinkcraftnotcrap #stouts #ipas #lagers #ales #sours #hops #pilsners #porters #beer #fcancer #smallbusinessowners #beerfestivals #beertours #music #podcasts

Eric McGowan Co-owner of Pallet Brewing in Maplewood,NJ joined me for two segments from the brewery. News with stuff from Wet Ticket, Brooklyn Brewery, Lawson's Finest, Big Brew, Torch and Crown has closed. The Siebel Institute of Technology is leaving Chicago. closes and more. Suds and Duds too.  @njcraftbeer @hoppedupnetwork
#metalforever #drinklocal #drinkcraftnotcrap #stouts #ipas #lagers #ales #sours #hops #porters #beer #fcancer #smallbusinessowners #beerfestivals #beertours #music #podcasts

Colin McDonough and Stevie Nicks his beautiful 1yr old English Labrador from Oakflower Brewing joins me for two segments from the brewery. We discuss the brewery's 3rd Anniversary this weekend and more. News of course with stuff from Wet Ticket, Big Brew, Icarus, Rogue spirits and ales closes and more. Suds and Duds too. @njcraftbeer @hoppedupnetwork #metalforever #drinklocal #drinkcraftnotcrap #stouts #ipas #lagers #ales #sours #hops #pilsners #porters #beer #fcancer #smallbusinessowners #beerfestivals #beertours #music #podcasts

Ron Cassel and Ronnie Scouten from Autodidact join me for two segments from the brewery. Talking about expansion of the existing brewery, why the Egger hop is so popular and more. News of course with stuff from Firestone Walker, Great Lakes, Torch and Crown, Samuel Adams, Troegs and more. Suds and Duds too. #metalforever #drinklocal #drinkcraftnotcrap #stouts #ipas #lagers #ales #sours #hops #pilsners #porters #beer #fcancer #smallbusinessowners #beerfestivals #beertours #music #podcasts

Another All News Edition with stuff from Firestone Walker, Double Tap Brewing, Athletic Brewing and Troegs. Bolero Snort with a food and supplies fundraiser. An awesome event by the cool dudes from the AC Beer and Music Fest. Another NJ brewery is up for sale. Suds and Duds too. @njcraftbeer @hoppedupnetwork #metalforever #drinklocal #drinkcraftnotcrap #stouts #ipas #lagers #ales #sours #hops #pilsners #porters #beer #fcancer #smallbusinessowners #beerfestivals #beertours #music #podcasts

 All News Edition with stuff from Sapporo-Stone, Heavy Seas Anniversary party details. Cricket Hill is for sale. Beer and Cigar night from Weyerbacher and Cigars International. More Speedway Stouts rolling out from Alesmith. Beer Girl gets distro in Southern California. New brewery soon to open in Southwest NJ. And why are concert tickets so pricey? I'll try to explain. Suds and Duds too. #metalforever #drinklocal #drinkcraftnotcrap #stouts #ipas #lagers #ales #sours #hops #pilsners #porters #beer #fcancer #smallbusinessowners #beerfestivals #beertours #music #podcasts

Chris O'Leary from Brew York joins me to talk about his beer travels and comments on a NY Times opinion piece about the state of craft beer. News from Stone Brewing, Wild East Grandiversary details. The return of Utopias. A future brewery on Mars? A full recap of a fantastic 30 year anniversary party with Dogfish Head and Swift Hibernian Lounge. Plus a visit to McSorley's and more. #metalforever #drinklocal #drinkcraftnotcrap #stouts #ipas #lagers #ales #sours #hops #pilsners #porters #beer #fcancer #smallbusinessowners #beerfestivals #beertours #music #podcasts #blogger

Chuck Aaron from Jersey Girl Brewing joined me to discuss the NJ ABC and the discussion they had with NJ brewers at the first ever Brewers Guild of NJ conference. Alesmith has some huge events happening in November. The GABF handed out medals last week. I'll recap some of them. News from the Colorado Brewers Guild, stout season is around the corner. Big event with Dogfish Head in NYC. New Hope Beer Festival details. Suds and Duds and more. @njcraftbeer @hoppedupnetwork 
#metalforever #drinklocal #drinkcraftnotcrap #stouts #ipas #lagers #ales #sours #hops #pilsners #porters #beer #fcancer #smallbusinessowners #beerfestivals #beertours #music #podcasts

John Dantzler the new CFO of the Driven Collective. The new merger between Torch and Crown and Aslin joins me for 2 segments to talk about the partnership, the beer biz in general and more. New pricing for the B 3 showdown. N/A coffee stout collaboration with two big Marvel stars. Funkwerks closing its taproom. Big event with Dogfish Head in NYC and more. @njcraftbeer @hoppedupnetwork #metalforever #drinklocal #drinkcraftnotcrap #stouts #ipas #lagers #ales #sours #hops #pilsners #porters #beer #fcancer #smallbusinessowners #beerfestivals #beertours #music #podcasts

Scott Wells and Eric Orlando both representing the Brewers Guild of NJ join me to talk about the onerous rules that have been hastily slapped together by the NJ ABC that have the potential to do more harm than good if implemented. Plus, things to do if you're attending the GABF next week. Huge beer event in Chicago. Some fun events at Jersey Cyclone and Icarus too. #metalforever #drinklocal #drinkcraftnotcrap #stouts #ipas #lagers #ales #sours #hops #pilsners #porters #beer #fcancer #smallbusinessowners #beerfestivals #beertours #music #podcasts

Brian Kulbacki from Departed Soles joins me for 2 segments to talk about 10th Anniversary happenings along with another well deserved award for his gluten free beers. News from Moosehead, Torch and Crown merging with Aslin. The return of Master of Pumpkins @troegsbeer New N/A beverage package at Carnival Cruises. Oktoberfest happenings at Talea, @wetticketbrewing Suds and Duds and more. @njcraftbeer @hoppedupnetwork #metalforever #drinklocal #drinkcraftnotcrap #stouts #ipas #lagers #ales #sours #hops #pilsners #porters #beer #fcancer #smallbusinessowners #beerfestivals #beertours #music #podcasts

Cindy DeRama and Tim Besecker co-owners of Twin Elephant Brewing join me for 2 segments to talk about happenings at the brewery and so much more. News from Iron Hill closing some brewpubs, Stone Brewing's big Anniversary Party. Bottle Logic now available in NJ. Source Brewing news. Suds and Duds and more. 

Scott Wells from Bolero Snort joined me for 2 segments talking Oxtoberfest and more. My thoughts on @21stAmendment closing. @mainebeer co-owner running for U.S. Senate. The return of Red Bandana. Oktoberfest Celebrations in NJ and NY. Suds and Duds and more. @njcraftbeer @hoppedupnetwork #metalforever #drinklocal #drinkcraftnotcrap #stouts #ipas #lagers #ales #sours #hops #pilsners #porters #beer #fcancer #smallbusinessowners #beerfestivals #beertours #music #podcasts