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We're back at one of our favorite beer festivals of the year this week.  The NC Brewers and Music Festival at Rural Hill is a highlight of the spring festival season.  Unfortunately this year was a rainy mess but we made the best of it.  Big thanks to the ladies with the Podblast Studio for letting us use the studio.  It was a godsend to keep our equipment dry.   On the show this week we talked with NoDa Brewing owners Todd and Suzie Ford about Brizo Hard Seltzer, Craft Freedom, the opening of the O.G. location and the concerts they are putting on at the brewery.   Then Jay Schutz from One World Brewing about his brewery in Asheville, NC.  Starting with a one barrel set up in the basement of a downtown building and now with a second location in West Asheville they are making some great beer for Western NC. The post Episode 242 – The 2019 NC Brewers and Music Festival appeared first on Cheers Charlotte Radio | Craft Beer and Homebrew Podcast.

This episode we got a behind the scenes look at the Untappd Beer Festival that took place at Bank of America Stadium.  We give our thoughts on the festival as it’s happening and what we see can be better. We also sit down down with the BeerAdvocate.com brothers Jason and Todd Alstrom.  These brothers have been in the beer game for a while and have one of the most frequented beer rating sites on the internet. We also talk with Gerard Littlejohn Executive Director of the Steve Smith Foundation about their role with the festival and in that same segment, Brandon Branscome of Incendiary Brewing talks about his brewery in Winston-Salem, NC. During the rain delay, we had the sales reps from Olde Hickory sit down and play a little wheel of content with us. Finally, we close out with our thoughts on this first year at The Untappd Beer Festival. The post Episode 241- Charlotte’s Untappd Festival appeared first on Cheers Charlotte Radio | Craft Beer and Homebrew Podcast.

Jay Weezie had the chance to sit down with Episode 40 guests Love Cannon! It's been 5 years since we talked with these guys about their band. Playing 80’s pop tunes with bluegrass instruments. Jay and the band get into where they have been touring, what started the idea of playing bluegrass 80’s tunes and what song started it all. Jay also sits down with Chris Harker owner of Triple C Brewing and head brewer Scott Kimball. Scott leaves in a few weeks to take the head brewer job at Aspen Brewing in Aspen, Colorado. They talk about the rise of hazy IPAs as they just released Flat Brim in cans and their separate event facility the Barrel Room. The post Webcast- Love Canon appeared first on Cheers Charlotte Radio | Craft Beer and Homebrew Podcast.

Not many businesses have been in Charlotte for 50 years but Infinity’s End is one of them.  This April they celebrate their 50th Anniversary of bringing a sub-culture to Charlotte.  Owner Frank Pietras and Director of Operations Chris Edwards sit down with us to discuss the business and how it's changed over the last half-century. The post Episode 240 – Celebrating 420 with Infinity’s End appeared first on Cheers Charlotte Radio | Craft Beer and Homebrew Podcast.

This week we went to church with Reverend Nat.  Reverend Nats Hard Cider that is.  Nat West is owner and cider maker from this Portland cidery.  He was in town to spread the good word of cider and sat down with us to talk about his unique ciders and the membership program called the Tent Show where he does some of the most outlandish ciders you can think of.  We had the chance to drink two of them and even Cesar was blown away! The post Episode 239 – Reverend Nats Hard Cider appeared first on Cheers Charlotte Radio | Craft Beer and Homebrew Podcast.

We are back at one of the most unique beer festivals in the country.  It's actually the only one of its kind.  Biere De Femme is put on by the North Carolina Chapter of the Pink Boots Society and benefits women in beer.  All the breweries bring a special one-off beer brewed by wo The post Episode 238 – The 2019 Biere De Femme appeared first on Cheers Charlotte Radio | Craft Beer and Homebrew Podcast.

Charlotte Beer Week is back this year with some new locations and new events planned.  Lindsay Sprick is one of the organizers of this year's festivities and joins us to break down all that's happening. Be on the lookout for more details for this year's Charlotte Beer Week March 29th through April 7th. The post Episode 237 – The 2019 Charlotte Craft Beer Week appeared first on Cheers Charlotte Radio | Craft Beer and Homebrew Podcast.

We love the Queen City Brewers Festival so of course, we were back this year to record and judge the best of show competition. This year we had a new brewery on the scene King Canary Brewing in Mooresville.  Plus, Melissa Bruno joins us to talk about this years Biere De Femme Festival in Asheville.  Next, we talk with Best of Show 1st place winner Adam Glover of Seaboard Brewing with his Carrot Cake Meteor IPA and Jeff Fissel executive director of the NC Brewers and Music Festival to get the low down on this year's festival in May.  Of course, executive director of the festival Nils Weldy sits down with us too to discuss the festival and what you’ll see at next years event. The post Episode 236- The 2019 Queen City Brewers Festival appeared first on Cheers Charlotte Radio | Craft Beer and Homebrew Podcast.

We’re so thrilled to sit down with Scott Worthington (head brewer) and Kurt Hogan (co-founder and owner) from Heist Brewing. We sat down at Heist’s new production facility and tap room, appropriately named, Heist Brewing and Barreled Arts. Take a listen and find out why you have to check out this great new addition to the Charlotte beer scene. We’re sure it will become one of your favorite go-to spots in the Queen City. The post Episode 235 – Heist Brewery and Barreled Arts appeared first on Cheers Charlotte Radio | Craft Beer and Homebrew Podcast.

This weeks’ webcast brings you a preview of the 2019 Queen City Brewers Festival. The director of the festival, Nils Weldy, gives us the rundown of what to expect this year. We’ll be recording live so be sure to stop by and raise your glass with us. The post Webcast – The 2019 Queen City Brewers Festival appeared first on Cheers Charlotte Radio | Craft Beer and Homebrew Podcast.

We’re closing out 2018 with our annual end of year Charlotte Beer review with Matt McKenzie – Charlotte Magazine, Daniel Hartis – CharlotteFive.com and Jonathan Wells – Olde Hickory Brewing. Special thanks to The Cellar at Duckworth’s for hosting us on location this week. And a special cheers worthy thank you to Eric Gaddy of Casting Shadows Photography for capturing our episode on film. The post Episode 234- The 2018 Beer End Review appeared first on Cheers Charlotte Radio | Craft Beer and Homebrew Podcast.

Jay Weezie had the chance to sit down with the brewmaster of Sixpoint Brewery Eric Bachli to discuss a few things. They get into the acquisition of Sixpoint by Artisanal Brewing Ventures, the changes Eric has made to the line up of beers at Sixpoint, what his plans are for the brewing facility at 4001 Yancey and how he sees the beer culture in America going in the next few years. The post Webcast- Sixpoint Brewing appeared first on Cheers Charlotte Radio | Craft Beer and Homebrew Podcast.

Aaron Williams - Brand Coordinator of Monday Night Brewing talks about their core beers, their place in the Atlanta beer scene, and where he likes to go to enjoy a pint in Atlanta. Raise your glass high! The post NFL Week Sixteen – Cheers, Atlanta! appeared first on Cheers Charlotte Radio | Craft Beer and Homebrew Podcast.

Cesar got to visit New Orleans last week and met with Scott Wood, owner and founder of Courtyard Brewing. We chat with Scott about the history of brewing in New Orleans and about his inspiration for the vast variety of beers Courtyard has to offer.  Then we talk with Daan Muller of the Fermentation Nation Podcast to get the scoop on what breweries you should be visiting when you travel to New Orleans. The post NFL Week Fifteen – Cheers, New Orleans! appeared first on Cheers Charlotte Radio | Craft Beer and Homebrew Podcast.

To get you informed on the Cleveland beer scene we talk with Steve Forman head pub brewer for Great Lakes Brewing Company.  We go over the core beers and talk about some of the special releases you can only get at his brewpub in the Ohio City party of Cleveland.  Then we talk with Marc Bona of Cleveland.com to get the scoop on what breweries you should be visiting when you travel to The Land. The post NFL WEEK FOURTEEN – CHEERS, CLEVELAND! appeared first on Cheers Charlotte Radio | Craft Beer and Homebrew Podcast.

Grab your umbrella and rainboots because we’re visiting Seattle. We’re talking with Adam Robbings Co-Founder and Brewmaster at Reuben’s Brews. It’s always great to talk with a homebrewer turned commercial brewer. Find out what makes Reuben’s one of Seattle’s top brewery destinations. We learn more about the Seattle beer scene with Kendall Jones of the Washington Beer Blog. If you’re planning a trip to the Pacific Northeast, be sure you’re ready to take notes during this episode. We top off our Washington experience with fresh Salmon sandwiches from chef Rob Masone of Twisted Eats- If you haven’t had his jalapeno candied bacon, WTF are you waiting for? A special #CheersWorthy shoutout to Hoppin’ CLT for hosting us in their upstairs lounge for this week’s episode. The post NFL Week Twelve – Cheers, Seattle! appeared first on Cheers Charlotte Radio | Craft Beer and Homebrew Podcast.

The NFL season is here and for this season we’ll be talking with a brewery and beer influencer from each city the Panthers are playing. Following an abysmal loss to the Steelers the Panthers hope to bounce back against the Detroit Lions this week. We are getting you ready by talking with Mark Rieth owner of Detroit's largest brewery Atwater Brewing Company. Then our Beer Scene Know It All is Rex Halfpenny of the online and print publication Michigan Beer Guide. Big thanks to Kit at Trackside Crafts for hosting us last as he prepares for his two year anniversary this weekend. Special thanks to our awesome sponsors: 2019 Queen City Brewers Festival, Dover Vineyards, Southern Strain Brewing and Sublmnl Design. NEW! Become a Cheers Charlotte supporter by subscribing on Patreon. Click HERE. Subscribe and leave a review on iTunes and Stitcher Call the Draft Line 515-4WE-BREW. Ask homebrew questions, tell us about beer events or just call to rant about something. Are you on Twitter? Follow Cesar, Ford and Jay and

We’re hitting the road in search of beer. This week’s special podcast will highlight two awesome ways to find your next brewery when traveling. We’re talking with Ann Layman, co-founder of HopPlotter. HopPlotter is mix between Yelp, Google Maps and Untappd- it’s a great tool to find the best breweries when you’re traveling anywhere in the world. If your travels take you across North Carolina, you need the 2nd edition of The NC Beer Map. We have a great conversation with Paul Bright of EDIA Maps about this new incarnation of the NC Beer Map. Be sure to get your copy of the map and grab a couple for gifts. The post Webcast- Will Travel for Beer appeared first on Cheers Charlotte Radio | Craft Beer and Homebrew Podcast.

We’re live from P1 listener, Loran Sekely’s house for this week's’ Panthers preview show. As the cats head up to Pittsburgh to beat the Steelers, we’re sitting in Loran’s living room talking about all things Pittsburgh. From the famous Primanti Bros sandwiches to one of Pittsburgh’s finest breweries- Dancing Gnome. We have a great conversation with Dancing Gnome’s Ryan Janusko and Scott Mitchell back when there were in Charlotte for Resident Culture’s CANnaversay Party. We also hear from Jason Cercone who runs Breaking Brews. So grab your terrible towel and belly up to this week’s Cheers Charlotte NFL rundown. The post NFL Week Ten – Cheers, Pittsburgh! appeared first on Cheers Charlotte Radio | Craft Beer and Homebrew Podcast.

We’re visiting the Sunshine State for this week’s NFL showdown. The Carolina Panthers are squaring off against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. We’re talking with Neil Callaghan from Cigar City Brewing. Neil, aka El Lector, tells us about the history of Florida’s more sought after brewery. We’re also talking with Chris Fairchild, executive director Tampa Bay Beer Week, about the where and what to do when taking a beercation in Tampa. The post NFL Week Nine – Cheers, Tampa!   appeared first on Cheers Charlotte Radio | Craft Beer and Homebrew Podcast.