My guest is Scott Novick from Alternate Ending Beer Company. These guys are getting ready to open soon in Aberdeen, NJ. News from Dogfish Head and some cool outdoor things to do at their inn. New beers from Heavy Seas, and new collab brews between Harpoon and Dunkin’ Plus will beer taste different because it's getting hotter? A scientist says it just might and a lot more. Suds and Duds with the beers in the picture
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Publish Date: 8/31/2020
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.
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Publish Date: 6/22/2026
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.
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Publish Date: 6/1/2026
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
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Publish Date: 5/18/2026
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
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Publish Date: 5/11/2026
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
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Publish Date: 5/4/2026
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
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Publish Date: 4/27/2026
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
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Publish Date: 4/13/2026
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
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Publish Date: 4/6/2026
AL Gattullo covers the craft beer scene weekly with local and national news about the business. Plus a weekly segment Suds and Duds in which Al rates the various beers he has sampled over the past week.
