Still Crazy After All These Beers

ATB015 - New York Bar Show, Part 3

Gary Monterosso — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 23:15:22 +0000

Continuing our series of episodes from New York City, we discover Thailand’s most popular beer now is aiming for success in the United States. We’ll taste it and see how it stacks up in a competitive market. We also hear some musings from the Emperor Napoleon, as only he can do, and get to sample some of the world’s finest Puerto Rican rum.

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Chang Beer
Rums of Puerto Rico
Emperor’s Brand Vodka
The New York Bar Show

ATB014 - New York Bar Show, Part 2

Gary Monterosso — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:19:42 +0000

More from the New York Bar Show as Gary Monterosso interviews Paulina and Jessica, two of Chilled Magazine’s featured models in the current issue. We’ll also get to sample a great new drink that blends St. Lucian rum with roasted peanuts. DJ Chef Mark Weiss, The Chef That Rocks, opens the show performing his magic.

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Castries Peanut Rum Crème
Chilled Magazine
DJ Chef
The New York Bar Show

ATB013 - New York Bar Show, Part 1

Gary Monterosso — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 21:04:01 +0000

At the opening of the 2008 New York Bar Show, Gary Monterosso experiences “Deep Throat” (See for yourself what that means). Also, we’re joined by Steve Wesler of The RDP Group, the company that produces the event held annually in the Big Apple.

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RDP Group
Deep Throat Energy Drink
The New York Bar Show

ATB012 - What’s on Tap at Corks

Gary Monterosso — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:59:23 +0000

The pairing of beer and food is surging in popularity. This week, we’ll visit Cork Restaurant and get a glimpse of how they pair food with one of their 12 craft beers on tap. We’ll have a beer with Kevin Meeker, owner of Cork Restaurant, and get some insight to the future of craft beer and how beer plays a vital role in the preparation of the restaurants dishes. Afterwards, we’ll sit down with some beer enthusiast as they enjoy the debut of Founders Brewing beverages on tap for the first time in New Jersey.

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Cork Restaurant
Hunterdon Brewing Co.
Founders Brewing Co.

ATB011 - On The Road with Founders Brewing

Gary Monterosso — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:46:24 +0000

When a brewery expands distribution, it can be newsworthy… especially if that brewery is Founders. Steve Gates, Hunterdon Brewing rep, tells host Gary Monterosso how the deal came about, while hosting a state release of the beers at Cork Restaurant in New Jersey.

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Hunterdon Brewing Co.
Founders Brewing Co.
Cork Restaurant

ATB010 - Getting Started with Homebrewing

Gary Monterosso — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:21:10 +0000

Have you ever thought about brewing your own beer? It’s never been easier, especially with the right support. Phyllis Blessing, owner of Beercrafters in Turnersville, NJ, a homebrew supply store, gives us tips on getting started.

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Beercrafters

ATB009 - The Growing Popularity of Buying “Singles”

Gary Monterosso — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 01:41:56 +0000

There’s no mistaking the fact that quality beers are occupying valuable shelf space. Host Gary Monterosso talks with Dante DeFeo of Buena Discount Liquors in New Jersey about the stores inventory and the growing popularity of buying “singles” as opposed to entire four or six packs.

ATB008 - Jim Koch Interview, Part 2

Gary Monterosso — Thu, 29 May 2008 06:06:28 +0000

The second of a two-part interview with Jim Koch, founder of the Boston Beer Company, known for the Samuel Adams brand of beers. Host Gary Monterosso and Jim Koch discuss the evolution of the company from its origin in the early 1980’s to the creation of many exceptional and unusual flavors that continue to delight beer drinkers.

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The Boston Beer Company
Samuel Adams

ATB007 - Jim Koch Interview, Part 1

Gary Monterosso — Fri, 23 May 2008 01:10:16 +0000

This is the first of a two-part interview with Jim Koch, founder of the Boston Beer Company, known for the Samuel Adams brand of beers. Host Gary Monterosso and Jim Koch discuss the evolution of the company from its origin in the early 1980’s to the creation of many exceptional and unusual flavors that continue to delight beer drinkers.

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The Boston Beer Company
Samuel Adams

ATB006 - National Homebrew Day

Gary Monterosso — Fri, 16 May 2008 00:08:03 +0000

If you thought that Congress wasted its time on unimportant matters, think again! Twenty years ago, Congress recognized the first Saturday of May as National Homebrew Day. We chat with Mark Maxwell, president of the Gloucester County (NJ) Homebrewers Club at his groups annual brew event. So what’s it like trying to get a new brewery started? Ben Battiata, founder of Turtle Stone Brewery has the concept in place, now he has to deal with a mountain of regulations before the idea comes to fruition. We’ll continue to check on his progress and update you on his status until his first beer is ready to drink.

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Gloucester County Homebrewers Club
Turtle Stone Brewery
Beercrafters

ATB005 - Atlantic City Beer Festival, Part 5

Gary Monterosso — Fri, 09 May 2008 00:35:17 +0000

Here’s a great combo… beer and a Beer Babe winner on our final episode from the 2008 Atlantic City Beer Festival. We’re also joined by Sam Adams rep Jeramie Shea as we enjoy the rare Utopias, the beer that doesn’t act like a beer at over 27% alcohol-by-volume!

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Atlantic City Beer Festival
Samuel Adams
The Gypsy Queens

Episode 004 - Atlantic City Beerfest, Part 4

Gary Monterosso — Fri, 02 May 2008 01:09:23 +0000

One of the most anticipated aspects of beer festivals is when a team of judges evaluates the beverages entered into various categories. At the 2008 Atlantic City Beer Festival, over a dozen people volunteered their services and sampled over 200 beers. Hey, it’s hard work, but someone’s gotta do it! Gary Monterosso interviews five of the judges.

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Atlantic City Beer Festival

Episode 003 - Atlantic City Beerfest, Part 3

Gary Monterosso — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 03:05:19 +0000

One of the great craft breweries is Magic Hat, headed by the always entertaining Alan Newman. His company produces many flavors that continue to excite the beer world, including Circus Boy, Hocus Pocus and #9, probably their flagship brand. Host Gary Monterosso speaks with Alan about this remarkable brewery.

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Atlantic City Beer Festival
Magic Hat Brewing

Episode 002 - Atlantic City Beerfest, Part 2

Gary Monterosso — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 23:00:29 +0000

When most people think of Lancaster County, images of Amish probably come to mind. Yet within the city, there resides one of the top breweries on the region, the Lancaster Brewing Company. We speak with Lancasters vice-president John Frantz for his perspective on the company and some of its beverages.

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Atlantic City Beer Festival
Lancaster Brewing Company

Episode 001 - Atlantic City Beerfest, Part 1

Gary Monterosso — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 01:24:07 +0000

Episode one is the first in a series of reports from the 2008 Atlantic City Beer Festival. Jeramie Shea of the Boston Beer Company (Samuel Adams) guides us through the many flavors the company produces, including the award-winning Utopias, the beer that drinks like a port or cognac at over 27% alcohol-by-volume.

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Atlantic City Beer Festival
Samuel Adams

Getting Started

Gary Monterosso — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 02:48:23 +0000

Getting a new project off the ground just ain’t easy, but this one came at the perfect time. When Pro Edge Media approached me about putting together this production, I had almost concluded a television deal with a station in Philadelphia. There were restrictions on it, however, including airing time and other aspects that I felt were too confining.

The beauty of this sort of show is not lost on me as a viewer. It was only recently that I purchased my first iPod, although I had been enjoying Internet programming for some time. Initially bought to supply me with music when I went to the gym, I soon found myself searching for both audio and video original content in a broad array or areas. I sorted through a lot of stuff and have established a portfolio of shows to which I subscribe. I’ve now gotten to the point that I am watching very little commercial television, confining my choices to programs that I can enjoy when I want access to them.

There are a couple of really good productions on the subject of beer out there and I urge you to check them out. I feel our show will be unique and take you to places and events that you might not ever be able to attend. We’ll also meet the movers and shakers in the world of brewing and the culinary arts. You’ll even recognize a celebrity or two along the way.

Our first few episodes will chronicle our visit at the Atlantic City Beer Festival, which attracted over 12,000 attendees in 2008, in the event’s thrid year of existence. Would you pay over $100 for a bottle of beer? I’ll have a taste test of one that has to be tried to be believed.

Write me with your comments and suggestions for future shows. We may not be able to honor all requests, but we’ll certainly consider everything.

Let’s enjoy the ride.