Get ready for an enlightening episode of the 919 Beer Podcast! Hosts Joe, Adam, and Wayne are joined by the team from Hugger Mugger Brewing in Sanford, as they dive into the misunderstood world of Belgian-style beers and sours. During the episode, they discuss the history and characteristics of these styles, including the use of distinctive yeast s…

Aaron Gore from Bevana joined the 919 Beer crew to talk about a variety of brewers they bring to mass market. Bevana helps independent beverage makers to create more of the drinks that you love, and connect them with their retail, distribution, and e-commerce channels to let you find and enjoy them.

Matt Pennisi, Manager, and Ryan Bennett, Sales Manager, visit from Durty Bull Brewing Company in Durham. They have a fifteen barrel production brewery and tasting room near downtown Durham. As they near the completion of their seventh year, the guys from Durty Bull discuss how much things have changed since they first started in both the beers they…

Until a few years ago, alcohol at college sporting events was a delicate dance in hypocrisy. Back in 1991 without a special exemption, the sale of alcohol was not allowed at public university facilities. You could always tailgate with your own booze before the game and universities would hold private events where alcohol was available, but there wa…

Husband and wife owners Ian and Harmony VanGundy joined the 919 Beer Podcast to talk about their decision to create something new for Blackbird. They wanted to create a more thoughtful approach to brewing, leaning on Ian's experience learning the craft in Germany.

Edit Beer Co. is a newcomer to the Raleigh beer scene, but they've already made a big splash with their unique, flavor-packed brews. In this episode of the 919 Beer Podcast, the crew chats with Edit's founders about their journey into the world of craft beer, their approach to brewing, and the inspiration behind their delicious creations.…

Adam and Wayne visit with Joe Stallworth, Director of National Accounts; and Mark Theisen, Director of Brewing Operations, for R&D Brewing of Raleigh. The production building and the Seven Saturdays Taproom are located on Capital Boulevard in Raleigh. They produce Storm Brew, Deacon Brew, Mountain Brew, Seven Saturdays IPA, and Imperial Seven Satur…

In this episode of the 919 Beer Podcast, the crew sits down with the folks from Standard Beer and Funguys Brewing to discuss their recent collaboration beer. In addition to discussing the collaboration beer, the brewers also share some insights into their respective breweries and the craft beer scene in North Carolina. They talk about the challenge…

In this episode, the hosts sat down with Tim Kent, the president and CEO of the North Carolina Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association, to discuss trends from 2022. In addition to the interview, the podcast also featured a special taste test of Dogfish Head's 120 IPA from 2011 and 2022. The hosts discussed the differences between the two vintages and…

The 919 Beer podcast recently featured an interview with Whit Baker, co-owner and head brewer of Bond Brothers Beer Company, and Briana Brake, head brewer and co-owner of Spaceway Brewing. During the interview, the two brewers discussed their recent collaboration on a barleywine, which they created by blending multiple batches of beer aged in diffe…

Join us on the 919 Beer Podcast as we welcome Mattie Beason of STEM Cidery. Mattie dropped by to talk about their exciting new beer, Howdy Beer, a western style pilsner that's set to hit North Carolina this spring. We'll hear about the inspiration behind the beer, what makes it unique, and what fans can expect from this exciting new addition to the…

The 919 Beer crew follows up their annual revisit of Wayne’s Pappy Van Winkle stash with bourbon from Trader Joe’s. While not available in NC, the guys were able to get their hands on the “white label” bourbon many speculate is from a well known Kentucky distillery. They also open up a couple more budget bourbons you’ll be able to find at a local A…

Hannah and Bobby from Hi-Wire dropped by the 919 Beer Podcast with a slew of new beers to try. From a rebranded lager to beer for seltzer drinkers, Hi-Wire has something in the lineup that’ll get your attention.

Josh Munck, Eastern NC Market Manager for Artisanal Brewing Ventures, joined the 919 Beer Podcast to discuss all the latest from their portfolio of liquid. The crew gets into the latest from Southern Tier Brewing Co., Victory Brewing Company, Bold Rock Cider, and Sixpoint Brewery.

The 919 Beer crew posits a theory about how typical online brewery discussions. Someone will claim the brewery is overrated, only to have someone point out the entire scene is overrated, which will then get to someone complaining about kids at breweries.

Paul Auclair, CEO and Head Brewer at Deep River Brewing, helped the 919 Beer crew kick of 2023 with a few west coast IPAs and a vintage “Collaboration Without Representation”. Find out what’s on tap in Clayton and where Paul things styles are headed in the new year.

The 919 Beer crew didn’t pour Pappy Van Winkle into a Cook Out eggnog milkshake this here, but they still broke out the bourbon to wrap up another podcast year. Wayne pulled 5 different bourbons, including a Pappy Van Winkle 23, and the guys ranked them based on their own personal preferences. The results may surprise you, once again proving value …

Lance Furer, head brewer at Bright Penny in Mebane, joined the 919 Beer Podcast to discuss where the city stands in relation to other towns in the brewery scene, West Coast IPA revivals, and outlet mall beer.

Michelle Miniutti and Ellen Joyner from Bombshell Brewery in Holly Springs share their challenges and rewards of being in the craft beer industry for over a decade with Joe Ovies, Adam Eshbaugh, and Wayne Holt of 919 Beer Podcast.

The 919 Beer Podcast catches up with head brewer Darryl Wells and owner Brian Amra from Tobacco Road Brewing. Their multiple locations in the Triangle keep the beer flowing and their main brewery has been a staple in downtown Raleigh for years.

The 919 Beer Podcast crew uses a recent story about a customer who called the police on a BBQ restaurant because they didn’t understand that smoked pork is supposed to be pink as a way to highlight how breweries deal with similar customer complaints that make no sense.

Mother Earth Brewing dropped by the 919 Beer Podcast to discuss their spirits line. From botanical gin, and whiskey and rye whiskey, the guys talk about how these work on their own or in cocktails.

Pabst Blue Ribbon has been a staple for beer drinkers and it’s ready to enter another era of retro quality for the next generation.

NoDa Brewing sales rep, and friend of the program, Timothy “Fletch” Fletcher on all the new liquid headed your way from Charlotte.

Inez Ribustello, owner of Tarboro Brewing Company, joined the 919 Beer Podcast to discuss their new seasonal releases and how TBC continues to be a huge part of the eastern region’s community.

Tim Reichert, Co-Owner/Head Brewer at Fainting Goat Brewing Company, joined the 919 Beer Podcast to discuss their growth into Benson and why the community brewery is still as important as ever.

Shannon Taylor, Events & Allied Programs Manger for the NC Craft Brewers Guild, joined the 919 Beer crew to discuss the NC State Fair, NC Craft Beer Month, and more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 919 Beer crew randomly selected pumpkins beers to taste test and accidentally wrecked their palettes.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan Self, now with Triple C out of Charlotte, joined the 919 Beer Podcast to discuss distribution, seasonals, and a return to west coast IPAs.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seth Adams from Big Boss in Raleigh joined the 919 Beer Podcast to discuss moving away from their original space and how the brand will benefit from a new brewing arrangement.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 919 Beer crew traveled out to Garland, NC to visit Matthew Register of Southern Smoke BBQ for some free beer and amazing food.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

William Brown, Head Brewer at Southend Brewing Co. in Greensboro, joined the 919 Beer Podcast to discuss the area’s downtown social district and their variety of styles in the tap room. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Southern Pines dropped by the 919 Beer Podcast to discuss their upcoming seasonal offerings and their big plans for Fayetteville.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Hayek from JB Mutual dropped by the 919 Beer Podcast to discuss the growing market for non-alcoholic beers, from brews that taste exactly like alcoholic IPAs to sports recovery focused wheat beers.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Powers, Woody Lockwood and Les Stewart dropped by the 919 Beer Podcast to catch everyone up on what’s happening at their various spaces. From expanded menus on Morgan, event space one Maywood, to full immersion within distilling at Young Hearts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

Thorne Watkins of Heyday Brewing joined the 919 Beer Podcast to talk about their North Raleigh brewpub and their outstanding beers.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adam Eckhardt from Crank Arm Brewing Company joined the 919 Beer Podcast to discuss his advocacy for Raleigh’s new social district plan, which will allow establishments to sell “to go” beer and walk to other establishments within a toughly 20 black area.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

Kathrine Willis from Sierra Nevada joined the 919 Beer Podcast to discuss their new zero calorie, zero alcohol hop flavored sparkling water. Plus, fun new hard teas to get you through the summer.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dawnya Bohager & Ben Woodward from Haw River Ales and Monica Molina from Vecino joined the 919 Beer podcast to discuss their upcoming merger in Carrboro.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Levin Woodall from Lonerider Spirits joined the 919 Beer Podcast to talk about the Raleigh brewery’s push into bourbon, whiskey, and other spirits.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doug and Jess Reiser, CEO and COO of Burial Beer Co. in Asheville, joined the 919 Beer Podcast to discuss how the brewery plans to expand in several ways throughout the rest of 2022.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daniel Barker started up a small brewery concept called Interval. He joined the 919 Beer Podcast crew to discuss his limited releases.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donnie Stone of Bill’s Brewing in Wilmington dropped by the 919 Beer Podcast to discuss what’s new. While they’re still making lots of hazy brews, consumers have been going back to classics like their pilsner.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan Witter-Merithew and his wife own and operate Casita in Wilson. The 919 Beer crew caught up with the brewery to discuss there never ending pursuit of trying new beer styles and improving existing ones.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adam's other stop on the Boone tour was at Lost Province Brewing Co, where he (and, once again, Dave Haydysch of MJLC) enjoyed beers, food, and conversation with owners Andy and Lynne Mason. Among some of the topics were the importance of beer, food, and service in Lost Province's brewpub model, as well as the importance of naming their beers. Lear…

Adam catches up with Whit Baker and Aaron Adams of Bond Brothers on a collab brew day they had with Brett Schweigert of Odd Colony Brewing Company out of Pensacola, FL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adam traveled to Boone and, with a little help from Dave Haydysch of Mason Jar Lager Co, caught up with Jake Armstrong, Managing Brewer at Booneshine Brewing Company, to chat about beer, marketing, and if there really is any difference between IPLs and Cold IPAs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

Listen to the best blues musicians around while enjoying unlimited samples from the best IPA and hop-forward beer makers around at the upcoming Hops and Blues at Glass Jug Beer Lab in RTP.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Maniscalco joins host Adam Eshbaugh this week to talk beer with guest Dan Wade, Co-Owner and Operations Manager of Wooden Robot Brewery. Joe Ovies and Wayne Holt are out this week to celebrate the Easter season.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joel Padgett of Concord’s Twenty-Six Acres Brewing Co. joined the 919 Beer crew to discuss their popular "Reptar Juice” and the changing nature of taprooms.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices