Buzzed in Baltimore

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Cheers to Dogfish Head Aug 23, 2017

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Dogfish Head Distilling GM James Montero and Head Distiller Graham Hamblett join me to talk about the relationship between the brewery and the distillery, how they think of out-of-the-box flavors, getting customer feedback straight from the bar, and how Barb from Stranger Things fits into all this.

Cheers to a Bachelor Party Aug 03, 2017

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I tagged along on a City Brew Tour, which took the group around to four different breweries in Baltimore including Heavy Seas, Monument City, Brew House No. 16, and Diamondback Brewing. In the episode, I chronicle the history of the tours, talk to tour guides Matt and Ryan, and even find myself in the midst of a bachelor party along the way.

Cheers to Lost Ark Distilling Jun 28, 2017

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Talked with Lost Ark Distilling owners Brad Blackwell and Andy Debenham about Maryland pride, local sourcing, how Columbia is getting cool, and tried some of their delicious rums and whiskey—including a summer blend of their spiced rum that everyone should be drinking pronto.

Cheers to Amaro (LIVE)! May 24, 2017

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Recorded this episode about amaro live at the Baltimore Podcast Festival. Special guests Kristen Starks of Cosima and Amie Ward of R. Bar talked all about the Italian bitter liqueur, the Baltimore bar scene, gender and race politics in the industry, and how they are changing people's minds one cocktail at a time.

Cheers to Old Westminster Winery Apr 05, 2017

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Visited Old Westminster Winery and talked to owners (and siblings) Drew Baker, Lisa Hinton, and Ashli Johnson about making some of the best wines in Maryland. We chat about the winery's origins, their ingredient-driven wines, events in their tasting room, and what it's like to work with family. Plus, we sip on their Cabernet Franc and Albariño Pétillant Naturel.

Cheers to Key Brewing Feb 15, 2017

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The owners of Key Brewing, Spike Owen and Mike McDonald, talk about how opening the brewery was their mid-life crisis, what they love so much about Dundalk, how it's smart to leave politics out of beer, and why their beers are just so damn easy to drink.

Cheers to Drinking On The Job Jan 09, 2017

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Two of my favorite drink writers—The Baltimore Sun's Wes Case and Charm City Cook's Amy Langrehr—join me to talk about blurring lines between work and play, how the Baltimore bar scene has evolved, our favorite bar and drink trends, whether to read the comments, and how—contrary to popular belief—we don't just drink all day.

Cheers to Wicked Sisters Dec 08, 2016

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Ever wonder who the geniuses are behind Alexander's Tavern, Papi's Tacos, Huck's American Craft, and now Wicked Sisters? For the latest episode of the podcast, I interview Charlie Gjerde, his wife Lori, and her sister Carrie Podles about the secrets to the success of their mini franchise. We talk about how the bar scene has changed over the past 10 years, whether to pay any attention to Yelp, what's next for their dream team, plus we make a seasonal gin cocktail to top it all off!

Cheers to Baltimore Whiskey Company Nov 01, 2016

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The owners of the Baltimore Whiskey Company—Max Lents, Ian Newton, and Eli Breitburg-Smith—discuss the one-year anniversary of their distillery. We talk about the origins of BWC, the state of the local craft spirits scene, the process of making and marketing booze, plans for their anniversary party, and try four delicious spirits along the way.

Cheers to Baltimore Beer Week Oct 05, 2016

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Talked to Baltimore Beer Week founder Joe Gold about what's in store for the upcoming festival, how the Maryland beer scene has evolved, and what exactly makes pumpkin beer such a hot button issue. Plus we do a vertical tasting of Heavy Seas Greater Pumpkin Ale!

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