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
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Publish Date: 11/17/2025
Denny Gyurisin, one half of NJ Beer Partners joins me from Source Brewing to talk about his experience at Germany's Oktoberfest and more. Stone's Escondido location has a new name. News from The Lost Tavern, Three Floyd's and Eggers Hops. The return of a classic from Dogfish Head and a collaboration with a Rock Legend. Closures at Whims Brewing and Beach Bee Meadery. While Suarez Family Brewery is changing their business model at the end of the year. Want to go on a trip to Belgium next year with the NY State Brewers Guild? Gary Monterosso weekly beer segment and more.
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Publish Date: 10/26/2026
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.
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Publish Date: 10/19/2026
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.
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Publish Date: 10/12/2026
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.
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Publish Date: 9/21/2026
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.
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Publish Date: 9/7/2026
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
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Publish Date: 8/31/2026
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.
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Publish Date: 8/24/2026
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.
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Publish Date: 8/17/2026
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.
