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
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Publish Date: 10/20/2025
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
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Publish Date: 10/27/2025
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
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Publish Date: 10/13/2025
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
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Publish Date: 10/6/2025
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
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Publish Date: 9/29/2025
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.
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Publish Date: 9/22/2025
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
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Publish Date: 9/15/2025
Sam Calagione from Dogfish Head joins me to talk Engine 19 IPA a beer that helps first responders in Philly. Plus, Jay Sykes at Flagship Brewing talking Oysterfest and coffee. News from Societe, Troegs, Sierra Nevada. Blocktoberfest 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
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Publish Date: 9/8/2025
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.
