There’s a school of thought that suggests that aging mezcal in wood isn’t traditional, and that the changes imparted by the barrel distract from the flavors and aromas of the agave. And, sure, there are some communities where the mezcaleros would never age in anything other than glass for those...

Cider can be a complex drink category, but thankfully, Jimmy Carbone from Beer Sessions Radio has been reporting on the industry since 2011, and is here to guide you through it all. This playlist is designed to be a roadmap, taking you through the ins-and-outs of cider. Starting from the...

Take a tour through Garrett Oliver's greatest hits on a brand new episode of Beer Sessions Radio. Brooklyn Brewery Brewmaster Garrett Oliver is widely known for his debonair personal style, his elegant lectures on the history of beer and the art of brewing, his extensive knowledge of movies and literature...

Explore the beer scene in the Hudson Valley on a brand new episode of Beer Sessions Radio! Jimmy Carbone and guest co-host Ben Keene are joined by Jakob Cirell of From the Ground Brewery, Dan Suarez, Suarez Family Brewery, Evan Watson of Plan Bee Farm Brewery and Mike Renganeschi of...

To kick off the new year on The Speakeasy, Damon Boelte is joined by Heather Greene, Whiskey Sommelier at The Flatiron Room and author of Whisk(e)y Distilled. Heather Greene is one of America's leading whiskey experts, media's newest "go-to" woman on the topic of brown spirits, and the author of...

Get a look behind the world of gyspy brewing with the guys from Secret Engine Brewing on a brand new episode of Beer Sessions Radio! Jimmy Carbone is hanging out with Ray Darmstadt of St. Gambrinus Beer Shoppe, Mike Mare of Secret Engine Brewing, Mike Voigt of Rocky Point Brewing...

Welcome to 2014! Fuhmentaboudit! is back with Finback Brewery. In this week's episode, Mary Izett kicks off the new year by explaining the process of making a short mead. Tune in to learn about the importance of water quality, honey ratios, and flavorings! Later, Chris Cuzme joins Mary to talk...

Mary Izett and Chris Cuzme are recapping Cider Week with Joy Doumis and Jeremy Hammond of Proper Cider! Joy and Jeremy have been making cider in their home for years since their first experiment using apples from the Prospect Park Greenmarket! Tune into this episode to hear how cider-making differs...

Peter Kennedy's beers often defy categorization. This week on Fuhmentaboudit!, Peter sits down with Mary Izett and Chris Cuzme to talk greasy beers and jockey boxes. Tune in for a step-by-step explanation of Peter's bacon beer. Does a beer with bacon have a long shelf life? Hear why Peter started...

Mary Izett meets Goose Island Brewer Brian Taylor at Pennsylvania 6 for this special recording for Fuhmentaboudit! Tune into this episode to hear Brian talk about his beginnings in the beer industry bottling for Flying Dog Brewery. Why has Goose Island decided to focus on barrel-aged beers, and what types...