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
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
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
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Publish Date: 1/26/2026
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
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Publish Date: 1/19/2026
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
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Publish Date: 1/12/2026
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
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Publish Date: 1/5/2026
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.
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Publish Date: 12/29/2025
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.
