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.
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Publish Date: 2/2/2026
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
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.
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Publish Date: 3/30/2026
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
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Publish Date: 3/16/2026
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.
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Publish Date: 3/9/2026
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.
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Publish Date: 3/2/2026
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.
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Publish Date: 2/16/2026
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.
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Publish Date: 2/9/2026
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.
