AG Craft Beer Cast

Ryan Burk from Occam Fine Cider joins me to talk about this brand new cider concept. Brian Kulbacki at Departed Soles jumps on to talk about all his recent awards and more. 2 legends in SOCAL have saved Stone's Escondido location from going out of business. News from Athletic, Alosta, Other Half, Alesmith,Troegs, Tap takeovers at Tapville Social and one more time for Big Brew too. Gary Monterosso’s weekly beer segment and more.

Steve Bauer owner of Ghost Hawk Brewing joins me from Rutts Hutt to talk all about Rippers and Beer on Saturday Oct 24. News from Conclave, Alesmith, Ramstein celebrating 30 years. New Chicago only BCBS. A brand new cider concept from a legend in the business. The ladies from Japas Cervejaria are in NYC and I’ll tell you where they will be. Gary Monterosso’s Beverage Chronicles weekly beer segment and more.

All News edition. Blocktoberfest has been rescheduled. 3 breweries in California have joined forces. Latest releases from Kills Boro and Dogfish Head. The Hidden Brewery is having a grand opening. Seattle cider teaming up with the Kraken. Dewey and Friends ticket info. Screamin Hill spooky corn maze. Departed Soles with another award. If your legal name is Michael Myers Voodoo Ranger wants to know. A review of Parktoberfest. Weldwerks Invitational Info. Gary Monterosso weekly beer segment and more.

All News edition. The Build Me Up Buttercup tour and beer returns to Icarus. Heineken thinks AI should select your beer. News from Stone, Sixpoint and Barriehaus. North Coast Brewing with a mild take on Old Rasputin. OMF gratitude party. Sun Cruiser has a new partnership with the Giants, Jets and MetLife Stadium. Athletic Brewing newest Collab is pressing you to buy it. Shock Top and a candy corn beer? And a full segment review of a fantastic dinner and awesome company with Sunny Anderson at Marc 179. Gary Monterosso weekly beer segment and more. 

Paragon has rebranded and reopened with Chef Eric Levine and Chef joins me to talk about the changes. Tom Neilson Director of Brewing Operations at Emberside Brewing updates us on when they'll be open and a great fall event. Oktoberfest parties at the Rosecourt, Sixpoint, Roscoe and more. Toms River Brewing makes a beer for the NJ Devils, Oskar Blues returns an old favorite. Departed Soles Cat event. A review of my evening at the Giants game with Athletic Brewing. Gary Monterosso weekly beer segment and more. www.am970theanswer.com to stream the show live anywhere around the world.

All News edition. Oktoberfest happenings at Alternate Ending, Bakes, Kane, Wet Ticket and More. New Breweries opening in NJ. Pallet brewing with a new beer release. The Seed: A Living Beer Project celebrating 6 years in October. Big parties in Tampa and Delaware. 2 Guinness trucks stolen. Athletic Brewing has new pro athlete partners. Paragon has rebranded and reopened with Chef Eric Levine back! A full review. A tribute to my dog Chase that we had to put to sleep last week. Gary Monterosso weekly beer segment.

Chris and Jeff from Double Tap Brewing joined me for the final two segments of the show with all the details on their 4th Anniversary party. Drinks to go now are permanent in NJ. You can dance if you want to at bars and restaurants in NY. Stone with a new IPA with Pierce the Veil. Fidens Anniversary details. Ghost Hawk and Rutts Hutt with a beer bash. Melesa's Wings at Icarus Brewing. Gary Monterosso’s weekly beer segment on rice lagers and more.

Chef and Drew Barrymore contributor Sunny Anderson is on the final segment of the show to discuss her killer Oktoberfest dinner she's cooking at Chef Marc Murphy's pop-up restaurant. Also, Sergio Moutela talks to me about his new venture, Tapville Social in Jersey City. Skinny Flowers guided brewery tour. Oktoberfest celebrations at Von Trapp Brewing and Barrier Brewing. Landmark Beers from the American Craft Beer Hall of Fame. Changes happening at my local favorite Paragon. The winners of the first ever Brewers Cup of NJ. Gary Monterosso of Beverage Chronicles with his weekly beer segment too. #sunnyanderson #drewbarrymore #foodnetwork #beer #tapvillesocial

Owner Scott Novick and Spencer Longhurst from Alternate Ending Brewing join me for the final 2 segments of the show. Lots of Oktoberfest celebrations from Bolero Snort, Icarus, Kills Boro, BarrieHaus Beer. Double Tap celebrating 4yrs. Gold found in a brewery in Belgium. Bold Rock has a new cider out. Stone Brewing 30th Anniversary beer. A killer Oktoberfest dinner from Chef Marc Murphy, featuring Sunny Anderson. Gary Monterosso from Beverage Chronicles talks porters in his weekly beer segment.

Chris Furnari from Athletic Brewing joined me to talk about the new partnership with MetLife and the Giants and Jets. Jonny Ifergan jumps on to talk about Niteglow getting set to open in L. A. and elsewhere. News from Departed Soles, Wet Ticket. Dogfish Head has a new Collab out with Creem Mag. Plus a huge Dog/Owner event in Industry City. Lawson's Finest jumps into the N/A space. Gary Monterosso’s weekly beer segment too.

All News Edition. With stuff from Harpoon, Three 3's, Barriehaus, Autodidact. RiverHorse/DuClaw is moving. Barcade Brooklyn closing up, in 3 years. Motorworks is closed. Blocktoberfest is back. Want to be the Mayor of the Champagne of Beers? New brewery opening in NJ. CHRISTMAS VACATION themed beers. Gary Monterosso weekly beer segment too.

Joshua Bernstein joins me for the final two segments to talk about his trip to Milwaukee, Dad Strength Beers and more. News from Troegs, Czig Meister, WNBA legend Tina Charles has a new beer. Beer festivals in Detroit and San Diego. Bero with Spider Man cans and Lagunitas wants to reward you and your dog. Full recap of Pizza Party from Kills Boro and Gary Monterosso weekly beer segment too.

Angela and Logan Rice the owners of The Rosecourt Brewery in Madison,NJ are on the show. It's a story about two high school sweethearts that wanted to spend more time together through beer. Carton Brewing is celebrating 15 years next month. Skinny Flowers turns 1. News from Alosta, Great Lakes, Troegs, Peroni with a beer window. Gary Monterosso weekly beer segment too. #vanhalen #michaelanthony #craftbeer 

All News Edition. Kane Brewing is celebrating 15 years next month. Reviews of Conclave 11th Anniversary bash and Two Ton Brewing’s reopening. Middle Aged Dad Band made a collaboration beer with Dogfish Head. News from Stone, Heavy Seas, Brooklyn Brewery, Drowned Lands. Plus, a trip down beer nostalgia lane, beers you grew up that are discontinued. Gary Monterosso weekly beer segment too.

Sergio Moutela is my guest for the final two segments of the show. We're talking about his new restaurant Terzo, why Melovino had to close and we enjoy some of that delicious mead he used to make. A new brewery is about to open in Madison, NJ. Carton Brewing celebrating 15 years next month. Broad Street Brewing partners with Love Park. Gary Monterosso weekly beer segment too.

Sean Torres from Kills Boro Brewing is my guest for the final two segments of the show. We’re talking Pizza Party at Snug Harbor on Staten Island and more. Dogfish Analog A Go Go tickets are on sale soon. Snallygaster tickets will be released on Tuesday. Conclave and Screamin Hill turning 11 details. Grimm has opened a second location. Gary Monterosso weekly beer segment too.

Chris O'Leary from Brew York joined me to talk about his trip to his 4000 brewery, Troegs and so much more. Dogfish has a new cooler for your summer needs and a brand new Whiskey collaboration with Rolling Stone. Stuff going on at Eppig Brewing, Brickaversary details. Hotdog eating contest at Sixpoint. The longest beer car give ever seen. Brews to Barns. Gary Monterosso weekly beer segment too.

Geoff Bado at Zed's Beer joined me to talk about his World Cup beer and more. News from Departed Soles, an OG Collab from Stone and Coronado. Wild Fern Brewing opening a second location. Two Ton reopening details. Twin Soles is about to open. Boozy Ice Cream in NJ? Cider Con and the Brewers Association team up. Founders bourbon? Gary Monterosso weekly beer segment too.

Jason Goldstein owner/brewer at Icarus Brewing joins me to talk Lagerfest, 2nd Anniversary in Brick details and more. Funky Buddha Anniversary party additions. New bobbleheads for Schlitz, Troegs yearly summer double returns. Bolero Snort watch parties. Want to be a beer roadie with Iron Maiden on their U.S. Tour? I'll have the 411. Gary Monterosso weekly beer segment and more.

All News Edition. Funky Buddha Anniversary party. NJ Pint Day recap. Tickets for Witchcraft go on sale soon. Talea teams up with the NYPL for a George Washington beer. Flagship brews a tavern ale. Samuel Adams patriotic beers. Brew at the Zoo at the Turtleback Zoo should be ashamed of themselves. I'll discuss that. Lawson's Finest newest beer. Zed's put 48 hops in a beer for the World Cup. @garymonterosso weekly beer segment and more. @njcraftbeer  @hoppedupnetwork #drinklocal  #njpintday#music

Chris Furnari joined me to talk Athletic Brewing celebrating 250 America with repackaging, radlers and more. Then Bill Covaleski from Victory Beer and Irene Squizzato of Curiosity Roads are on for the rest of the show to talk about this once in a lifetime trip to Belgium and experience their beer scene. Anniversary parties from Grimm and Saltfields. NJ Pint Day is almost here. GABF tickets on sale soon. The Jeffrey bets on the Knocks and loses but the patrons win. Gary Monterosso weekly beer segment and more.

All News edition. NJ movie theaters may soon be serving alcohol in them. NJ Pint Day info. Schlitz is no more. New N/A beers from Pure Project. Blue Moon, Blue Beer? A beer made with cocaine? Cloudburst and Bale Breaker merge. New 12 packs from Troegs. AI advertising, do you like it or hate it? Athletic Brewing celebrating 250 years of America. Gary Monterosso weekly beer segment and more.

Sean Lawson founder of Lawson's Finest joined me for an extended interview. New beers from Troegs & Other Half. Breweries in NJ that are participating in #NJPintDay Miller Lite with a soccer ball cooler? Party on the Roof Top at Beach Haus. Maine Beer news. @garymonterosso weekly beer segment and more. @njcraftbeer  @hoppedupnetwork  #drinklocal  #smallbusinessowners#music

Danny and Mike from Erratic Fermentations join me from the brewery in Bradley Beach, NJ. From homebrew to a new can release we cover a lot of ground. Anniversary Happenings from Screamin Hill. New beers from Von Ebert. Collab from Coronado Brewing and Maui Brewing. Kills Boro headed to Asbury Park. The Fishtown Beer Fest info. Dewey Beer/Troegs collab. Dogfish/Survivor Collab and more. @garymonterosso weekly beer segment on value.  @njcraftbeer  @hoppedupnetwork   #drinklocal  #smallbusinessowners #music  #podcasts

David Walker, co-owner of Firestone Walker joined me to talk about their milestone anniversary of 30 years. Why now was the right time to acquire Stone Brewing and much more. Anniversary Happenings from Flagship, Twin Elephant, Chilton Mill too. Two Ton has been sold. Angry Chair is up for sale and new beer from Lawson's Finest and more. Gary Monterosso weekly segment on the beer business too.  @njcraftbeer  @hoppedupnetwork  #drinklocal  #smallbusinessowners#music  #podcasts

Brie Devlin Executive Director of the Brewers Guild of NJ, joined me to talk NJ Pint Day and more. News from Kills Boro as Pizza Party is back! Alesmith, Witchcraft, Hops 4 Hope, Pizza Port. Duvel USA and Firestone Walker acquired Stone Brewing. @garymonterosso weekly segment on beer festivals and more. www.am970theanswer.com to stream the show live anywhere around the world. @njcraftbeer  @hoppedupnetwork  #drinklocal  #smallbusinessowners#music  #podcasts

An all-news edition. With stuff from Troegs, Pabst Blue Ribbon pickle beer. Phase Three announcing their Pixel Pals collab. Colorado Pint Day is coming. The Back Yard Ramble is back. A full recap of the final AC Beer and Music Fest. Music Bingo is back at Wet Ticket. Gary Monterosso weekly segment on barrel aged beers and more. 

Chuck Aaron Owner/Brewer at Jersey Girl Brewing joins me to talk 10th Anniversary and more. News from Alesmith, Troegs, Sloop, plus, binge drinking even 1 time a month can damage your liver. Grimm is expanding in Brooklyn. Esker Hart Anniversary details. Abita hires a beer legend. NJ Pint Day is coming. Gary Monterosso weekly segment is talk about Sours. www.am970theanswer.com to stream the show live anywhere around the world. @njcraftbeer  @hoppedupnetwork   #drinklocal  #smallbusinessowners#music  #podcasts

Sam Calagione owner/Brewer at Dogfish Head joins me to talk Record Store Day, Grateful Dead lager collaboration and more. Also Jon Henderson from the AC Beer and Music Fest recaps 20 years of this awesome festival that is ending next weekend. News from Firestone Walker, Tilray and more. Plus, a tribute to Scott Wells who is leaving Bolero Snort for a new venture. Gary Monterosso weekly segment too. #drinklocal  #smallbusinessowners#music  #podcasts

Dani Casey co-owner at Foam Brewers joined me to talk 10th Anniversary, where they are pouring in NJ next and more. Anniversary stuff from Ghost Hawk and the Veil too. You can drink on the Staten Island Ferry again. Stone Brewing takes over a part of Petco Park. New way to get to wineries and breweries around Cape May and Wildwood. New gluten free- N/A beer from Departed Soles. Gary Monterosso weekly segment and more.

 All News edition with stuff from Dogfish, Trillium, River Horse/DuClaw, Jersey Girl Brewing. Sammy Hagar's Beach Bar Rum available in NY and NJ. Athletic and the SF Giants partner up. Strong Rope is closing but the boys from @foreverbrewing are moving in. Proletariat is also closing. Info on beers @alesmithbrewing @lawsonsfinest and more. @garymonterosso weekly segment too.  @njcraftbeer @hoppedupnetwork #drinklocal #smallbusinessowners #music #podcasts 

Ronnie Scouten co-owner and Brewer at Autodidact joined me on the show to talk 3rd Anniversary party and more. News from Samuel Adams, New Trail, @nyscraftbeer More breweries closing including Triumph in New Hope, PA. Big merger in Chicago. A tribute to Ann Reilly who's leaving her post as Exec Director of the NYC Brewers Guild. George Clooney and Friends diving into the N/A space and more. #drinklocal #smallbusinessowners #music #podcasts 

Brett Bullock, owner and Brewer at Screamin Hill Brewery joined me. A couple of NJ Breweries are having issues. I will discuss. Das Bock returns to Long Island, Baron Brew Fest info. Anniversary parties from Terrapin, Autodidact, Czig Meister, The Veil too. Plus Beer Girl expanding distro. New beers from Von Ebert and Founders. Tilray buys Brewdog and more.  #drinklocal#smallbusinessowners#music#podcasts

Replaying the interview I did with John Holl from just a few weeks ago. Also discussing the closures that have happened over the last several weeks from Tired Hands and Jersey Cyclone. Also another edition of why are beer festivals not succeeding in NJ and nationwide. 

All News edition. With stuff from Foam Brewers, Screamin Hill, AC Beer and Music Fest, Troegs, Alesmith, Sierra Nevada, Dogfish Head. Prison City Beer, A cool collab from Coronado Brewing and El Segundo Brewing and more. @njcraftbeer @hoppedupnetwork #drinklocal#smallbusinessowners#music#podcasts

John Holl, beer author, editor podcast host joins me for 2 segments from Haileys Pub in Metchuen. News from Cigar City, Colorado Brewers Guild, Departed Soles donut day is back. Iron Maiden teaming with Lagunitas for a new Trooper beer. American Craft Beer HOF news, Victory celebrating 30 years and more.

Jason Goldstein Owner/Head Brewer of Icarus Brewing joins for 2 segments from the brewery. What does year 10 bring? A yacht rock cover band you don't want to miss and more. News from Trillium, Samuel Adams, Dogfish Head. Beer made with Bear Poop? You betcha Yogi Bear. And why are NJ Beer Festivals on the decline and more.

All ladies guest edition. First up Kat Hess Head Brewer at Wynkoop talks about the Day of Darks event and more. Then Ann Reilly the Executive Director of the NYC brewers guild joins me to talk about Opening Bash. News from Troegs, Jersey Girl, Stone, Other Half, Strong Rope. Plus the GABF is going outdoors this year and more. www.am970theanswer.com to stream the show live anywhere around the world.

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