Cheers Charlotte Radio | Craft Beer And Homebrew Podcast

We are rolling right along with our Cheers vs The NFL and up this week is Baltimore Maryland.  Ryan Belton from Diamondback Brewing joins us to talk about this newish brewery.  Then Dominic Cantalupo from Baltimore Beer Week joins us to talk about the scene there and finally Michael Olert from the Baltimore Crab Cake Company food truck here is Charlotte feeds us some of his award-winning crab cakes. The post NFL Week Eight – Cheers Baltimore!  appeared first on Cheers Charlotte Radio | Craft Beer and Homebrew Podcast.

The Philadelphia Eagles are next up on the schedule so this week we talked with 2SP Brewings Joey McCaffery about the new brewery just outside of Philly.  Then Erin Wallace owner of The Devils’s Den and co-leader of The Pink Boots Society Philadelphia chapter joins us to talk about what the hot breweries are in the city and what craft beer bars you should hit when you visit.   The post NFL Week Seven – Cheers Philadelphia! 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. We’re beaming down the beer scene from our nation’s capital. As the Panthers face off with the Redskins, we’re learning about DC’s top-rated brewery- Bluejacket. Thanks to Bluejacket’s Beer Director […] The post NFL Week Six – Cheers Washington DC! appeared first on Cheers Charlotte Radio | Craft Beer and Homebrew Podcast.

We are in a New York State of Mind this week.  The Giants are next up on the schedule so we talked with Cat Wolinski from Vinepair.com about all things craft beer in the 5 burrows.   The post NFL Week Five – Cheers New York! appeared first on Cheers Charlotte Radio | Craft Beer and Homebrew Podcast.

We had an absolute blast at Taco Lucha Fest this year.  This Taco and Music festival is put on by the folks at Creative Loafing and isn't so much a Craft Beer Festival but a festival with beer. The post Webcast – Taco Lucha Festival 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. Week 3 - Cincinnati, Ohio Listen up as we talk with Mike Stuart the Director of People and Social Strategy at Madtree Brewing. Basically he gets to talk about beer! So we get into the history of Madtree Brewing, talk about their core beers, and we share with him a story from when Ford and Weezie took a trip to Cincinnati a few years back. After that The Gnarly Gnome a blogger and podcaster in Cincinnati joins us to give us rundown of the best beer bars and bottles shops in the area for you to hit. If you’ve ever been to Cincinnati you know the meal that is a staple is Chili Mac. Chili on top spaghetti noodles with shredded cheddar cheese and onions. Lupies Cafe in Charlotte does this dish as good as anyone and they were nice enough to let us try it. Stop by Lupies if you’ve never been and visit this Charlotte institution. The post NFL Week Three – Cheers Cincinnati! a

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. Week 2 - Atlanta, Georgia This week we talked with Scofflaw Brewing from Atlanta.  COO JP Watts and Brewmaster Travis Herman talk about the philosophy behind Scofflaw Brewing, the beers you can find on shelves and the special releases they do.  Plus their partnership with Brewdogs that allows them to produce a lot more beer. The post NFL Week Two – Cheers Atlanta! appeared first on Cheers Charlotte Radio | Craft Beer and Homebrew Podcast.

The NFL season is here and for the next 13 episodes we’ll be talking with a brewery and beer influencer from each city our Panthers are playing. Week 1 – Dallas, TX.  Owner of Lakewood Brewing Wim Bens joins us to talk about his brewery which opened in 2012 and is one of the original […] The post NFL Week One – Cheers Dallas! appeared first on Cheers Charlotte Radio | Craft Beer and Homebrew Podcast.

We’re at Unknown Brewing talking with Head Brewer Chris Wertman. We got to enjoy Unknown’s new rooftop patio as folks all around us pregamed for the Carolina Panthers preseason game against the Patriots. We talked to Chris about new things brewing up at the brewery including some of our favorite beers from past, and new recipes that Chris and Brad have been formulating. Be sure to stop by and check out Unknown next time you find yourself near the stadium. The post Episode 219- The Unknown Brewing Co appeared first on Cheers Charlotte Radio | Craft Beer and Homebrew Podcast.

Just down the road from Charlotte is the town of Mt. Pleasant.  No more than a year ago this farming community was home to little more than a What-A-Burger and a bunch of fishing holes.  (The Avett Brothers are officially from Concord) Now a new industry has sprung up, and it’s what our country grandparents always warned us about, booze!  Southern Grace Distillery has taken up home in the old prison as their bonded manufacturing facility.  We were hosted by owner, Leanne Powell, and head distiller, Sebastian Correa, on a private tour to check out the revamped cell blocks and hot box.  This jail has become a tourist destination for Mt. Pleasant and it is worth the trip.  Thanks to updated NC alcohol laws you can now purchase up to 5 bottles of their bourbon or whiskey at the company store and they host monthly late night ghost tours!  We then traveled no more than a couple of miles up the road to Downtown Mt. Pleasant and to the home of 73 & Main, a new upscale steak and bourbon restaurant.  Majority owned by

We sat down with Nikki Wolfe, Community and Marketing Director, from Yelp Charlotte to talk about Charlotte beer, restaurants, tire shops and much more. Find out how Yelp has changed the way people find recommendations for all good things in life. We’re recording live from Sugar Creek Brewing. Brewmaster Todd Franklin and General Manager Bradley Leach talk about winning big at the US Open of Beer with their Belgian Dubbel. The post Episode 217- Yelp Charlotte appeared first on Cheers Charlotte Radio | Craft Beer and Homebrew Podcast.

We’re back at Jay’s not so private pool for another edition of our 4th of July/Anniversary episode. We take a look back at another great year of Cheers Charlotte Radio. We had to pull a few clips to jog our memory from the past 12 months. What have been your favorite moments from Cheers Charlotte? Share them on social media and tag us. The post Episode 216 – Third Annual 4th of July Pool Party appeared first on Cheers Charlotte Radio | Craft Beer and Homebrew Podcast.

Artisan Beverage Group is a local craft beer and cider distributor based in Charlotte and they recently celebrated their 3 year anniversary.  We sat down with owners and married couple Taylor and Sara Mcdermott about their company and how they have seen the beer industry landscape change over the last few years. The post Episode 215 – Artisan Beverage Group    appeared first on Cheers Charlotte Radio | Craft Beer and Homebrew Podcast.

This week we headed up Highway 321 to Boone, North Carolina. We talked with Chris Riley General Manager of Peabodys Beer and Wine about his 15 years in Boone and how the beer scene has changed in his time in Boone. Then we sat down with Tim Herdklotz from Booneshine Brewing and Andy Mason from Lost Province Brewing. Both staples in Boone. After that we had Brett Taubman a chemistry professor in the Fermentation Sciences program at Appalachian State University talk about the programs start. Alongside him his former pupil and brewmaster at Appalachian Mountain Brewery Nathan Kelischeck joins us to talk about Boone’s biggest brewery. Finally we are joined by our food sponsor for this week Basil Fresh Pasta and Deli owner Patrick Sullivan. This deli is also the tap room for Booneshine Brewing and has its pulse on what Boone like to eat. The post Episode 214 – Boone Town appeared first on Cheers Charlotte Radio | Craft Beer and Homebrew Podcast.

This week we are back at one of our favorite beer festivals! The North Carolina Brewers and Music Festival at Rural Hill in Huntersville, NC combines craft beer, craft goods, bluegrass music and camping.  This year we talked with owner of Windy Hill Orchard and Cidery, Matt Gusmer about the latest and greatest down in York, SC. Allison Simkins Director of Operations at Brhamari Brewing in Asheville, NC gives us an update on the brewery. John Murtiashaw a road warrior for Eno Hammocks "hangs" out with us for a segment. Then for the second half of the festival we talked with Andrea Demarcus and Dave Kirslis of the band Cicada Rhythm, and our homebrewer friend Jim Purvis shares a pineapple IPA he brewed at D9 Brewing and from Wooden Robot. Last and also least,  Mikey Foster sits down with us to talk about whats new at The Bot. The post Episode 213- The 2018 NC Brewers and Music Festival appeared first on Cheers Charlotte Radio | Craft Beer and Homebrew Podcast.

Say cheese! You can never have too much cheese- especially when you’re talking with Rachel Klebaur, owner of Orrman's Cheese Shop. Rachel discusses her shop in 7th Street Market, her favorite Cheese with beer, and she demonstrates the technique of Raclette cheese.  Check out our Facebook page for video of the process. The post Episode 212 – Orrman’s Cheese Shop appeared first on Cheers Charlotte Radio | Craft Beer and Homebrew Podcast.

We’re live from the 4th Annual Whales for Wishes Bottle Share recorded at The Barrel Room at Resident Culture Brewing on Sunday, April 22. Organizers Betsy Pence and Mark Iafrate sit down with us to talk about this great event. Just like last year, 100% of the proceeds raised go to granting the wishes of children in our community through Make-A-Wish Central and Western NC. The post Webcast- 2018 Whales for Wishes appeared first on Cheers Charlotte Radio | Craft Beer and Homebrew Podcast.

Welcome Charlotte’s newest brewery, Divine Barrel Brewing. We’re in the taproom with Gavin Toth (manages stuff) and Ben Dolphens (head brewer and co-founder). We’ve been waiting a while for this episode. Come by and try some of their great beer in NoDA! The post Episode 211- Divine Barrel Brewing appeared first on Cheers Charlotte Radio | Craft Beer and Homebrew Podcast.

Jay and Ford talk with David Walker, co-owner, and CEO of the California brewery Firestone Walker.  They get into their sale to Duvel Moortgat Brewery, why they chose North Carolina as their next state to expand to, and the philosophy behind their beers.  Plus Jason Glunt sits down to give us an update on the progress of their kitchen and what's happening with Salud Cerveceria. The post Webcast- Firestone Walker appeared first on Cheers Charlotte Radio | Craft Beer and Homebrew Podcast.

Rob Tod, the founder of Allagash Brewing Company,  joins us to talk about the origins of his brewery, his philosophy behind brewing Belgian beers and where he sees the beer business going in the next few years. The post Episode 210- Allagash Brewing Founder Rob Tod appeared first on Cheers Charlotte Radio | Craft Beer and Homebrew Podcast.