Late or never, which is better? We hope the former. Check out this episode that was recorded 2 full months ago. It was pretty good when we recorded it but it has conditioned nicely in the cellar for 2 months to mellow out the palate.
We realize with just a few minutes left in the show that this is our 5th anniversary. It continues like it started, with a wimper ;) Thanks to super listener Mike for supplying the beers. To Greg for making the drive to my place 160 times over the past 5 years. To Heather for letting me do this silly thing. And finally to all of you for listening. I appreciate it. Jeff.
Kick back for an enjoyable time with Brian Dunn, Owner of Great Divide Brewing Co and Brett Joyce, President of Rogue Ales as they pour some favorite specialty releases and pair them with artisan cheeses. Expect to be wowed by these balanced yet assertive beers that are revolutionizing the craft beer world.
SAVOR 2010:Belgian Style Beers and Food with Ommegang
Mike McManus of Brewery Ommegang teams up with Bobby Flay-conquering chef Teddy Folkman for Savor 2010. Teddy is the well-known executive chef and co-owner of Granville Moore’s Belgian Beers and Gastropub. Chef Teddy will prepare his special fare with one Ommegang ale and pair it with yet another. Sit back and enjoy as Mike and Chef Teddy infect the crowd with the tasty art of pairing of Belgian-style food and ales. Finally, Ommegang will cap the beer and food pairing with a special comparison tasting of a brand-new Ommegang exclusive beer; a beer unavailable anywhere except the brewery.
SAVOR 2010:Rare Barrel Aged Beers with Odells and The Bruery
Join Doug Odell, Founder of Odell Brewing Company and Patrick Rue, CEO/Founder of The Bruery for a tasting of some of their rare barrel aged beers. Patrick will share Oude Tart, a Flemish Red aged in red wine barrels and Black Tuesday, a 100% bourbon barrel aged Imperial Stout – 19.5% ABV. The Bruery is quickly gaining a loyal following and is already considered an influential force in the craft brewing community. Odell Brewing Company is renowned for pioneering innovative brewing techniques and beer styles, including a growing variety of Barrel Aged beers. Join Doug Odell, as he pours Saboteur, Brett Barrel Brown Ale and a surprise beer TBD. You won’t want to miss this!
SAVOR 2010: IPAs from Coast to Coast-The Evolution of Hoppy Beers with Harpoon and Lagunitias
Ron Lindenbusch of Lagunitas Brewing Co in Petaluma CA shows the contrast between Lagunitas IPA and their current version of the ‘evolved’ IPA…the super sought after Hop Stoopid. Head Brewer Todd Charbonneau, of Harpoon Brewery Boston pours Harpoon IPA and Harpoon’s Leviathan IPA to show how Harpoon is pushing the IPA limits on the east coast. Cheeses from each coast will be paired with each beer. Learn about the differences in the recipes, coastal drinking and brewing trends, and brewing styles. Hopheads won’t want to miss this one.
SAVOR 2010: Tasting Menu: A Food and Beer Experience with Greg Engert
Join Greg Engert, Beer Director of Neighborhood Restaurant Group, as he
discusses the exciting craft of pairing real food and real beer. Engert will draw upon his experience presiding over the tasting menus of Rustico Restaurant & Bar, and—more recently—Birch & Barley/ChurchKey, (where he is also a Managing Partner) to pair four rare American Artisanal brews with a four course-tasting menu designed by Birch & Barley’s Executive Chef, Kyle Bailey. This is your opportunity to see how the appreciation of craft beer has been elevated to the next level in our nation’s capital, and has found itself perfectly placed at the tables of this white-hot restaurant.
SAVOR 2010: A Very Rare Beer Tasting with Anchor Brewing
John Dannerbeck of Anchor Brewing will taste and de-construct O.B.A. (Our Barrel Ale). Plan to taste the OBA, the rye whiskey that had aged in the barrel previous and the various beers that made up the final blend. This will be a real treat.
Gary Fish, Founder of Deschutes Brewery partners with a local renowned DC chef from the Think Food Group to present a fun and educational salon focused on food pairings with several of the Deschutes line up of craft beers.
SAVOR 2010: Beer and Charcuterie with Left Hand and Terrapin
Ro Guenzel, of Left Hand Brewing Company and Brian Buckowski, of at Terrapin Brewing team up with Red Apron Butchery, part of The Neighborhood Restaurant Group in D.C., to present a selection of local cured meats paired with their beers. Chef Nathan Anda of Red Apron, gave Ro the idea for the smoker used for making the malt that goes into Left Hand’s famous Smokejumper and other beers. Two beers from each brewery will be paired with or used to make four different cured meats from Red Apron. Sure to be a hot ticket!
SAVOR 2010: From Bourbon Barrels to Bock with Full Sail
Joining us from Beervana (also known as Oregon) is Full Sail’s Executive Brewmaster Jamie Emmerson and CEO & Founder Irene Firmat who will offer a rare chance to sample two of their favorite beers: the dark and robust 2006 Black Gold Bourbon Barrel Aged Stout (from the brewmaster’s private cellar) and the golden and delicate LTD#2 (a Pale Bock). Taste the broad spectrum between these two exemplary Oregon craft beers paired with chocolate covered cherries and some Oregon artisan cheese from Pholia Farm’s. One lucky Salon attendee will take home a selection of 3 vintage bourbon aged beers hand selected and signed by the brewmaster himself.
We received a package from Clown Shoes Beer out of Ipswitch Massachusetts. Jeff didn't want the funny names and lables to effect Greg's reviews so we did the blind to him. Turns out, Greg likes their labels. As for the beer? Tune and and find out.
Coriander, Cardamom, Caraway, Grains of Paradise; Brewers have added many seeds to their beers over the years. But perhaps none are as distinctive as the seeds (or "beans") of the Coffea family of trees. Hulled and roasted, these beans form the foundation for one of other most widely drunk beverages in the world. Today we taste five coffee beers and see, once again, what the humble coffee bean has to offer.
The last of the PA beer tour interviews, I spent Saturday morning at Allentown Brew Works with Beau Baden. They have a lot brewing and Beau takes me on a tour of their barrel room and a flight of their single, double, and triple IPA.
Last month Jeff toured Weyerbacher Brewing Company. Dan, Chris, and Chris were great hosts. It's a long show, we start off with an audio tour, followed by an interview and wrap up with a beer tasting. buckle up.
Next stop on the PA brewery tour was Selinsgrove Brewing Company where I met with Heather McNabb. We chat about running a small brewery in an even smaller place. we also talk about local cheese and food.
CBR Interview: Tim Yarrington - Elk Creek Cafe and Aleworks
I stopped into check out a newer place called the Elk Creek Cafe and Ale Works in Millheim PA. The Brewer Tim Yarrington and I had a great talk about. I think Tim might be one of the most accomplished brewers that you have never heard of. I'm sad that I couldn't stay till the kitchen opened to try the local food. This place is tops on places I need to get back to.
CBR Interview: Charlie Schnabel - Otto's Pub and Brewery
I stopped in State College to check out Otto's Pub and brewery. While there I cornered Charlie Schnabel the owner and brewer as we talk beer and cider too.
CBR Interview: Bill Kroft, Marzoni's Brick Oven and Brewing
Bill from Marzoni's Brick Oven and Brewery took the time out of his day to meet with me. While he was difficult to interview , he's not the talkative type, we had a good talk especially after the recorder was off.
The second law of CBR rears it's ugly head, The quality of the beers directly effects the hosts perceived quality of the show, and show and show. 76 minutes of pure gold. Oh yeah, we drink hoppy beers.
In this show, we taste some out-of-the ordinary lagers that will perk up your taste buds and perhaps open new eyes to the beauty of the lager style. Also features dick jokes.
