Merry Christmas & Happy New Year, Caskers!  In episode 36 of Tales From the Cask we bring you the 2013 Christmas Extravaganza!!  Joined by Joe Zonin, owner and brewer from Carolina Brewing Company in Holly Springs NC, and fan fave Aubrey Herbert from Sierra Nevada Brewing, we taste some fantastic holiday themed brews.  On tap this episode are Jolly Pumpkin Noel de Calabaza 2012, CBC Old 392 Barleywine, Sierra Celebration Ale, Sierra Christmas Jam Ale, and an Anchor Christmas 2011!

In addition to Aubrey and Joe, we’re joined by our producer and fifth Beatle, Darrell Darnell from Golden Spiral Media, with special cameo audio bits from Tony Danza.  We all share favorite Christmas memories, New Year’s resolutions, what we want for Christmas, our favorite holiday beverages, and much more!

We also answer some listener questions about holiday brews, respond to some Tweets about various listeners favorite beers, and share some news stories from the recent passing of Graham MacKay, the 500 year old German beer law, trading an alligator for a 12-pack, and a proposed Ohio law that could raise ABV up to 21 percent.

And what holiday special would be complete without singing?

Greetings to all you wonderful Caskers!  It’s time to relax with a frosty malt beverage and enjoy episode 35 of Tales From the Cask.  We have a real treat on tap for this episode! We go on location to interview Jamie Bartholomaus, head brewer and co-owner of Foothills Brewing!  He shares his interesting story of how he got into the brewing business, tells us us about the inspiration behind Hoppyum IPA, how they choose their styles of beer, and gives us the down and dirty on Sexual Chocolate. Jamie also shares his delicious Battle Crye Rye IPA and Blendiculous Imperial Brown Ale! He even takes some time to answer listener  questions.

In our news segment we share a USA Today article about which beers Americans are drinking a lot less of, an AP article about the black market for craft beers, a very interesting New York Times article about alcoholics in Amsterdam getting paid in beer, and a story about a new beer can Festivus pole that is being erected at the Florida state capitol.

We’d love to hear your feedback and brew suggestions! Share your feedback by calling (919) 502-0280 or email us at talesfromthecask@gmail.com

Greetings from the Sunny Lands, Caskers!  In episode 34 of Tales From the Cask, we’re joined by off-premise expert Jim Bostic! We discuss the differences in on-premise and off-premise sales, changes in the beer landscape over the last 20 years, Jim’s career before and after he got into the beer business, and what he enjoys about being a part of the beer industry.

In our news segment we share stories about Sam Adams’ Utopias beer which has a 28% ABV and a $199 price tag for a 750ml bottle, a man in Massachusetts that drank a beer in every Connecticut town to raise money for cancer research, how to identify the perfect beer glass, and France’s craft beer revolution.

On tap this week are Bear Republic Brewing Company’s El Oso, Carolina Brewing Company’s Winter Porter, and Big Eddy’s Russian Imperial Stout.

We’d love to hear your feedback and brew suggestions! Share your feedback by calling (919) 502-0280 or email us at talesfromthecask@gmail.com

Happy Thanksgiving, Caskers!  We have a great episode for you today as we look at beer and food pairings for Thanksgiving meals!  We are joined by Gadabout Food blogger extraordinaire, Kristen Baughman.  We sample parmesan and vegetable Latkes paired with Carolina Brewing Company’s Carolina Pale Ale, turkey and cranberry orange relish paired with B. Necktar’s Zombie Killer, green bean casserole with paired with Bear Republic’s Hop Rod Rye, scalloped potatoes paired with Bell’s Best Brown Ale, and pumpkin mousse pie paired with Sam Adams’ Merry Maker.  

We also have some great stories about the Sonic Foamer that blasts bubbles into your beer to enhance the flavor, research into why bottled beer bubbles when it’s tapped, a legal showdown that’s brewing over an Indiana beer temperature regulation, and a Florida movement to end a ban on beer growlers.

Since this is Kristen’s second time on Tales From the Cask, we have three NEW questions for her. She also helps us respond to listener questions and Tweets!

We’d love to hear your feedback and brew suggestions! Share your feedback by calling (919) 502-0280 or email us at talesfromthecask@gmail.com. 

Tales From the Cask Episode 32 is here and we have a special treat for you!  We are joined at the bar with Don Chartier and Ethan Boylan from Lagunitas Brewing Company!  Today they share stories about how they got started in the beer business, and the growth of Lagunitas.  They also discuss their famous labels, why they chose to open up a new brewery in Chicago, and the accidental discovery of their best seller, Brown Shugga’ ale.

On tap for this episode are Lagunitas’ Daytime, IPA, Brown Shugga’, Sucks, and Ruben and the Jets Imperial Stout!

We also share some interesting stories about Patagonia Beer, craft beer in Decatur, health benefits of drinking beer, a Huffington Post article about Beer and Wine options for Thanksgiving, , and a NY Daily News article about more women getting into craft beer!

The guys from Lagunitas stick around and help us answer some listener questions about Lagunitas Sucks, the best cities to visit multiple breweries and beer photos that came in from Tokyo, Guam, and more!

We knew you would listen to this episode, Caskers.  Today we are on location at the release of Foothills Brewing’s Hoppy Medium Imperial Brown Ale and we are joined by Mystical Awakenings’ Psychic Medium, Melissa Peil.  We enjoy the hoppy goodness of the Hoppy Medium, and Melissa shares some of the readings that she got about the classic old bar that we’re in, the future of Tales From the Cask, and the growth of Foothills Brewing!  Melissa also takes some time to answer some listener questions!

We share some very interesting news articles about a malt farm in Massachusetts, beer infused cigars, beer prices at NFL stadiums, a possible world record for craft beer, and a very interesting article about how drinking a beer after you run might just be the best thing you can do!

We’d love to hear your feedback and brew suggestions! Share your feedback by calling (919) 502-0280 or email us at talesfromthecask@gmail.com.

Welcome back, Caskers!  In episode 30 of Tales From the Cask, we explore the sensational taste of Lagunitas Brewing Company’s limited release Daytime!  Daytime is a Fractional IPA made with cutting-edge experimental hops, and it finishes clean and refreshing.  It's very hard to find this beer, as it's only being released in just a few places around the country. If you can get your hands on Daytime, do it!

In our news segment we share a story about church groups that are attracting new members through craft beer, Japan's burgeoning craftbrew scene, how beer makes Canada's economy hop, India's taste for strong beer, and Scotland's Snake Venom beer, a new brew from Scotland’s Brewmeister brewery that has 67 percent ABV!

We also respond to listener feedback about Tony's Scottish accent, tasty haggis, and several comments about our Innis & Gunn episode and our thoughts on some of the new holiday brews.

We’d love to hear your feedback and brew suggestions! Share your feedback by calling (919) 502-0280 or email us at talesfromthecask@gmail.com.  

We’ve got a bagpiper with us in this episode of Tales From the Cask! Joined by Brian Collatos and Lauren Patwell from Innis & Gunn, we enjoy some great conversation and some tasty Scottish brews!  We talk about their barrel aging process for brewing and how they discovered their trademark brewing style.  We also ask Brian and Lauren about some new things coming from Innis & Gunn and we learn that their infamous clear bottle will be changing to an amber bottle soon.

In our news segment we share a couple of articles from the Huffington Post about why beer is even better than you thought and an infographic featuring 29 facts you should know about beer.  We also share an article from Johannesburg, South Africa about the country’s growing love for craft beers.

We and the fine folks from Innis & Gunn answer listener questions about haggis, Scottish brewing, clear bottles and more!

We’d love to hear your feedback and craft brew suggestions! Share your thoughts by calling (919) 502-0280 or email us at talesfromthecask@gmail.com. 

Bonjour Caskers!  The whole gang is back together for Episode 28 of Tales From the Cask and we’re doing a food pairing with European beers!  More specifically, we’re sampling food from John Holl’s book, “The American Craft Beer Cookbook” and pairing them with the French and Belgian beers Brasserie DuPont Avril Bière de Table, Castelain Blond Bière de Garde, and Rodenbach Caractère Rouge.  

In our feedback segment, we explain the Cicerone Program. We hear your comments on last week’s show with Aubrey from Sierra Nevada. We share thoughts on ice cream and beer, the purpose of honey in beer, and some interesting historical facts. 

In our news segment we discuss some good beers in Berlin, a new look at the beer vs. wine debate, how to use an iPhone to brew your beer, and genetically engineered yeast.

We’d love to hear your feedback and brew suggestions! Call in your feedback by calling (919) 502-0280 or email us at talesfromthecask@gmail.com.

In celebration of the World Series, Sierra Nevada will pinch hit for us in this episode of Tales From the Cask!  Aubrey gives us an update on Sierra Nevada's new brewery in Mills River, North Carolina with insider information on when the public will start seeing beer that from that brewery.  She also amazes us with her charm and beer knowledge!  Plus, we sample some great Sierra Nevada brews!

In our news segment, we discuss the hot topic of how the government shutdown affected your beer and a new growler law in California. We share some stories about efforts being made to get Germans to try craft beers, keeping beer customers satisfied and premium brews. We got a lot of great questions from the Caskers for this episode.  We answer questions about pretzel necklaces, seasonal beer sales, cheap beer, food pairing, and an update on the Great American Beer Festival! 

We’d love to hear your feedback and brew suggestions! Call in your feedback by calling (919) 502-0280 or email us at talesfromthecask@gmail.com.

We're taking the show on the road to visit the great folks at Double Barley Brewing! Joined by Double Barley Brewing owner Larry Lane, we get a unique perspective on craft brewing as he tells us how he got started, he sets goals and gets noticed in a highly competitive beer market, and he shares what makes Double Barley brews special. We sample a couple of Double Barley Brewing's flagship beers, Thrilla in Vanilla Porter, and SteakCake Stout! Larry also answers listener questions about the brewery’s plans to bring in some lower ABV beers, yam-based beers and how he views the competition.

We talk about the upcoming Chicago Beer Festival, the Great American Beer Festival, legislation that would require all beer pints to have 16 ounces, a Colorado 6th grader's beer experiment in space, the creation of a vaporized beer inspired by San Francisco fog, and how beer gives your body the vitamin B that it needs. Cheers!

We’d love to hear your feedback and brew suggestions! Share your feedback by calling (919) 502-0280 or email us at talesfromthecask@gmail.com.

We have a great episode for you this week where we celebrate reaching the quarter century mark!  Joined by Foothills Brewing Company Director of Marketing, Ray Goodrich, we are enjoying some fantastic Foothills brews!  On tap for this episode are Foothills’ Oktoberfest, Cottonwood Pumpkin and Cottonwood Endo IPA!  Not only does Ray share some tasty brews with us, he tells the tale about how he came to make his home in North Carolina and getting into the beer business, his experience training dolphins, and gives a few hints at the future of Foothills Brewing.  He also answers some questions from our loyal listeners and shares information about the fan favorite beer, Sexual Chocolate.

We share some amazing beer news about a beer that is literally out of this world, signs that the craft beer craze has gone mainstream, an exciting announcement from MillerCoors about a new brand they have coming out next year, and a new build-a-beer concept featured on the Today Show.

We’d love to hear your feedback and brew suggestions! Share your feedback by calling (919) 502-0280 or email us at talesfromthecask@gmail.com.

We're taking the show on the road this week as we visit the great folks at Trophy Brewing Company!  We interview Trophy Brewing Company owners Chris Powers and woody Lockwood, and head brewer, Les Stewart.  They tell us about how they each got started int he beer business, how they got the name of the company, their biggest brewing influences, and they talk a bit about home brewing.  They were also kind enough to answer listener questions about their tap handles, their $10,000 kickstarted beer, why growlers are better, and some of their naming choices.

On tap for this episode are some of Trophy Brewing's finest selections.  We have Yard of the Month, Trophy Wife, Biggest Flirt, Next Best in Show, Participant, and Trophinator.

In our news segment we share an article that breaks down craft brewing state-by-state, strong beers in India, and a man whose friends plumed his entire house with beer kegs.

We’d love to hear your feedback and brew suggestions! Call in your feedback by calling (919) 502-0280 or email us at talesfromthecask@gmail.com.

We're taking it to the rooftops in episode 23 of Tales From the Cask and we have a great show for you!  Football season is upon us so we're brining you Tailgating with Craft Brews!  On tap for this episode is Avery Joe’s Pilsner, Founders All Day IPA, and Sierra Nevada Torpedo.  

We also share some news stories about California Beer Festival at Sea, The best NFL stadiums for craft beer, and hops farmers in Raleigh, NC.  In our feedback segment we have some listener comments about last week's episode, input on some of our beer recommendations, and more!

We’d love to hear your feedback and brew suggestions! Call in your feedback by calling (919) 502-0280 or email us at talesfromthecask@gmail.com.

It's episode 22 of Tales From the Cask and we have a great show for you!  In this episode we have a very insightful interview with Jess Petrosky!  Jess has been involved in the beer industry for over 10 years and he's a draft beer expert!  He shares some great stories and helpful tips to make sure you're getting the best draft beer experience.

On tap for this episode is the Sierra Nevada Flipside, Lagunitas Little Sumpin Wild, and Bear Republic Cafe Racer!  Our news segment is filled with stories Sam Adams' founder Jim Koch becoming a billionaire, a lawsuit over the name MechHopzilla, the lack of diversity in craft brewing, where to find Europe's best beer, and a discussion on what might be the most inspiration beer ad you've seen in a long time.

In this episode we answer listener feedback about beer temperature, recommendations for a new craft beer, and more!

We’d love to hear your feedback and brew suggestions! Call in your feedback by calling (919) 502-0280 or email us at talesfromthecask@gmail.com.

In episode 21 of Tales From the Cask, we’re celebrating the fact that we’ve reached the episode number corresponding to the legal drinking age! We have more beer and food pairings for you as we couple Guinness Red Harvest Stout with Chapel Hill Creamery's Hickory Grove cheese and plum paste, Evil Twin Brewing’s Hipster Ale with Italian roast beef and horseradish aioli, and Evil Twin Brewing’s Spicy Nachos Jalapeño Ale with spicy pimento cheese!

In our news segment, we share some interesting stories about the seasonal creep of pumpkin beer and water challenges on the North Coast that are impacting Russian River Brewing, Lagunitas Brewing Company, Mendocino Brewing Company and Bear Republic Brewing Company. We also have stories about how MillerCoors is improving its water efficiency, why the Tampa Rays manager buying beer for fans, and what beers to match each NFL football team. Believe it or not, there is a Hello Kitty beer available now, and we will definitely discuss what that means!

We answer listener questions about the US three-tier alcohol distribution system, British cask beer, and how breweries and distributors hook up, as well as respond to several listener comments about last week’s unusual episode!

We’d love to hear your feedback and brew suggestions! Call in your feedback by calling (919) 502-0280 or email us at talesfromthecask@gmail.com.

Greetings from the sunny lands, it's Tales From the Cask Episode 20!  In this milestone episode we are pleased to have our first returning guest, Eric McCrory from Boston Beer Company.  We share some great stories with Eric and have a great time as always.  We discuss a study that predicts the craft beer boom may be slowing, share or thoughts on Alchemy & Science's acquisition of Coney Island Craft Beer Brands, and share an interesting news story about Purdue University opening up a new craft brew bar on campus.

Eric tells us some of the perks and insights from working inside Boston Beer Company, tells us about his new role as he relocates to Chicago, and talks about the people and beers he'll miss most from North Carolina.  In our feedback segment we answer questions about beer freshness, fun ways to celebrate Raleigh Beer Week, and share a listener's Tweet about Angry Orchards Crisp Apple and Apple Ginger Ciders.

On tap for this episode is some crazzzzzzzy stuff from Tony and Eric's cellars!  We taste Westvleteren XII and Three Floyd's Dark Lord!

We’d love to hear your feedback and brew suggestions! Call in your feedback by calling (919) 502-0280 or email us at talesfromthecask@gmail.com.

Greetings Caskers! From the sunny lands of North Carolina, it’s episode 19 of Tales From the Cask. In this episode, we have an exclusive interview with beer industry legend, Mike Mazzoni!  Mike gives us a very insightful look at the beer industry, how tastes and business have changed over the last 40 years, where he thinks things are headed, and what is impacting the industry in today’s market.

In our news segment we talk about a German beer price fixing investigation as well as a possible way to avoid getting a beer hangover, and we share an interesting story about how a father and son were kicked out of an Arizona Cardinals game because the son was holding his father’s beer.

We answer some great listener questions in this episode! We share our opinion on the qualities that make a good distributor and the qualities of a good brewery. We also discuss the percentage growth of craft beers, the Top 10 Beers Based on FindTheBest's User Ratings and even some listener suggestions for German beers.

On tap for this episode is the Sierra Beer Camp sample pack, which includes Sierra Beer Camp IPA, Belgian Black IPA and Imperial Red.

We’d love to hear your feedback and brew suggestions! Call in your feedback by calling (919) 502-0280 or email us at talesfromthecask@gmail.com.

Greetings, Caskers!  In this episode of Tales From the Cask, we have a very insightful and in-depth interview with beer salesman (and recovering brewer) Devin Singley. Devin tells us how he became involved with the beer world, why he has chosen to sell rather than create beer, what he loves about selling and what an average day is like for him.  Our conversation with Devin includes fascinating historical and technical information about several aspects of the brewing process.

We answer listener questions about anticipating summer demand, playing a “Find the Beer” game in France and exploring our new talesfromthecask.com website, and we get a shout out from Harry Schuhmacher!

In our news segment, we look at another article about why beer sales are declining, a new pending patent on a “just add water” beer, and a great story about craft beer hitting the Vegas strip!

On tap for this episode are Leinenkugel’s Oktoberfest, Augustiner Maximator, and Spaten Oktoberfest.

We’d love to hear your feedback and brew suggestions!  Call in your feedback by calling (919) 502-0280 or email us at talesfromthecask@gmail.com.

From the sunny lands of Raleigh, NC, it's Tales From the Cask! In this episode, we have an exclusive interview with the founder and publisher of Beer Business Daily, Craft Business Daily and Wine & Spirits Daily, Harry Schuhmacher. Harry shares his story of becoming a beer fan and his unexpected journey into journalism. He also shares some of his favorite industry stories and most interesting and crazy interviews, and he tells us about his favorite brews.

Harry answers some listener questions about Beer Summit, the future of fruit beers and issues facing the beer industry today.

We share news stories about younger drinkers being divided between beer and wine, the death of beer being greatly exaggerated, a local beer hitting the scene at Nationals baseball games and an interesting article about whether or not Blue Moon is a craft beer.

On tap for this episode are Foothills Brewery’s Cottonwood Pumpkin Ale, Foothills’ Oktoberfest, and Leinenkugel's Big Eddy Uber Oktoberfest.

We'd love to hear your feedback and brew suggestions! Call in your feedback by calling (919) 502-0280 or email us at talesfromthecask@gmail.com.

Welcome back, Caskers! In episode 16 of Tales From the Cask we have an in-depth, exclusive interview with John Gittins, Sr. VP Sales for Ancher Brewing! John tells us his story about how he came to work for Anchor Brewing and what he did before his Anchor Brewing days.  He shares some of the things that make Anchor Brewing unique and how they've developed their beers over many years.  We discuss Steam Beer, California Lager, Anchor Christmas and so much more!  On tap this week is the Anchor Autumn Maple.

John even takes time to answer a few listener questions about Liberty Ale, making an imperial stout, the difference between a double IPA and an imperial IPA, the role of Fritz Maytag at Anchor, Anchor Bock, and the possibility of opening up an east coast brewery.

We also answer some listener questions about the history and importance of the 3-tier system, pumpkin beers, and Leinies bottles and cans uncovered during an archaeological dig!

In our news segment we share a Brewers Association article about the growth of craft brewers, a fascinating story about a beer can house, and a New Yorker story about the history of sour beer. 

We'd love to hear your feedback and brew suggestions!  Call in your feedback by calling 919-502-0280 or email us at talesfromthecask@gmail.com.

Greetings, Caskers!  We have another special treat for you in this episode!  We're bringing you an exclusive interview with Dick Leinenkugel.  Dick shares the story of how the Leinenkugel family started brewing beers in the upper midwest 5 generations ago!  He talks about how they made it through prohibition, they've adapted their beer offerings as tastes have changed, and how they've stayed true to his great-great grandfather's recipe.

In our news segment we share news sales numbers for beer sales through the first half of 2013, share a cool story about how Dodger's Stadium is keeping their beers cold, and celebrate the birth of Prince George with info on Heir Raiser, a beer celebrating the royal birth.

In our feedback segment we talk about coffee infused beers, Sam Adams' Imperial Stout alternatives, good non-alcoholic options for those who are pregnant, and we share some corrections to a previous episode.

On tap for this episode is Leinenkugel's Big Eddy, Double IPA, Ryewine Ale, and  Anchor Autumn Maple!

We'd love to hear your feedback and brew suggestions!  Call in your feedback by calling 919-502-0280 or email us at talesfromthecask@gmail.com.

This week on Tales From the Cask we have an exclusive interview with Jon Hall!  John has worked as a reporter for the New York Times, the Newark Star-Ledger, and the Indianapolis Star. In 2007 he dedicated his efforts to the full-time pursuit of covering the ever-growing American craft beer scene.  Currently, John is the host of The Beer Briefing on iHeart Radio and the editor of All About Beer Magazine. He is a regular contributor to Beverage World Magazine, Craftbeer.com and TAPS. He is also the author of several books, including The American Craft Beer Cookbook, Massachusetts Breweries, and Indiana Breweries.

John tells us about his how he got into journalism and writing specifically about beer, and he tells us about his new book, The American Craft Beer Cookbook: 155 Recipes From Your Favorite Brewpubs and Breweries.  We also discuss his favorite brews and food pairings.

On tap this week is a great selection of wheat beers!  We sample the Weinstephaner Hefe Weiss, Weinstephaner Hefe Weiss Dark, Sierra Nevada Kellerweiss, and the Flying Dog In Heat Wheat Hefeweizen.

In our news segment we share a story from Oak Park MI about new beer and wine laws, an LA Time article about light beers, a consumer reports study on the best craft beers, and an interesting study about how drinking beer might attract more mosquitoes. 

In our feedback segment we talk about Sam Adams' $1million can design, where breweries get their water, brewers' specialty glasses, which beers have the highest alcohol content, the best beer for making onion rings, the myth of ice cold beer, and the best beer for a newbie.

We'd love to hear your feedback and brew suggestions!  Call in your feedback by calling 919-502-0280 or email us at talesfromthecask@gmail.com.

Greetings from the sunny lands of Raleigh, NC!  In episode 13 of Tales From the Cask we bring you another exclusive interview!  This time we're bringing you a conversation from a retailer's perspective as we share some brews and chat with David Eddlemon.  We talk about how he got in to the business, talk about some of the challenges that retailers face, his love of selling beer, and we even get a cool story about dealing with the public!

David also shares an interesting bit of beer history with us and recommends the book, "A History of the World in 6 Glasses."

We have some incredible beers on tap for this episode!  We sample Bear Republic's Black Racer IPA, Lagunitas' Hop Stoopid, and Lagunitas' Lucky 13!

In our news segment we discuss Kroger's purchase of Harris Teeter, Prevention Magazine's article on the hearty benefits of beer, and Mexico's beer duopoly. 

In our feedback segment we talk about the possibilities of doing our show on live video, wheat beers, and several tweets about our previous episodes!

We'd love to hear your feedback and brew suggestions!  Call in your feedback by calling 919-502-0280 or email us at talesfromthecask@gmail.com.

From the soggy lands of Raleigh, North Carolina, we bring you episode 12 of Tales From the Cask.  In this episode we have a beer and food paring session with Raleigh food blogger extraordinaire, Kristen Baughman.  We look at a whole food course and sample a salad, cheese, main course, and dessert with beers specifically selected to compliment the food ingredients.  We sample Carolina Blonde, Foothills Torch Pilsner, Carolina Nut Brown Ale, Foothills Jade IPA, and Foothills Barrel Aged People's Porter.

Kristen shares her story of how she became a foodie and became a food blogger.  She also shares her story of a 43 day challenge of only eating food and drink raised and produced locally.

In our news segment we share info about beers and breweries in North Korea and South Korea, new laws about home brewing in Mississippi, and some great info from The Beer Institute about the state of beer.

In our feedback segment we talk about mead, hear some appreciation for the IPA history lesson that we had in the last episode, and we talk about taking our show on the road!

We'd love to hear your feedback and brew suggestions!  Call in your feedback by calling 919-502-0280 or email us at talesfromthecask@gmail.com.

From the sunny lands of North Carolina, it's episode 11 of Tales From the Cask!  In this episode we bring you the owner and founder of Carolina Brewing Company, Joe Zonin!  Joe shares his story of getting into the brewing industry and the special ingredients that make up Carolina Brewing Company beers.  Joe also shares some very interesting history on some of the world's most popular styles of beer.  We sample Carolina Pale Ale, Carolina Nut Brown, Carolina Summer Seasonal, and the Carolina IPA.  Also on tap is the Leinenkugel Rye Wine, Carolina Brewing Anniversary Ale, Anchor Liberty, and Noble Pils.

We also bring you some intersting news on Canadian beer sales, a new Game of Thrones beer, and a Beer Traveler Kickstarter campaign.  In our feedback segment we talk about fruit beers, whiskey, and why we don't see more bocks.

We'd love to hear your feedback and brew suggestions!  Call in your feedback by calling 919-502-0280 or email us at talesfromthecask@gmail.com.

In this refreshing episode of Tales From the Cask we bring you the sours!  Joined by sour aficionado, Jake Smith, we share some of the best sour beers produced today.  Sour beers have a rich and deep history in the world of beer and we share some of that history with you as we sample Liefmans Goudenbad, Rodenbach Vintage, and Sam Adams Stoneybrook Red.  We also still have some Narragansett Summer, People's Porter, Hoptimum, and Sam Adams Noble Pils on tap from our previous episodes.

We answer several listener feedback questions about dry hopping, beer history, and environmentally-friendly brewing practices in use by various breweries.  In our news section we talk about beer tax, getting a special wedding beer for your nuptials, and a very interesting study that reveals the beer gut might just be a myth!

We's love to hear your feedback and brew suggestions! Call in your feedback by calling 919-502-0280 or email us at talesfromthecask@gmail.com.

Tasty brews abound in this episode of Tales From the Cask!  Joined by Scott Mizerak from Foothills Brewing, we sample their Torch Pilsner, People's Porter, Hoppyum, and Seeing Double brews.  Scott tells us all about what makes their beers special, how he got started in the beer business, and he shares an interesting story about their brewing equipment.  We also sample Narragansett Summer Ale and Lagunitas Dog Town Pale.

In our news segment we share some really interesting stories about the trouble caused by a faulty backyard beer refrigerator, beer nutrition labels, and why Anheuser-Busch InBev is buying up so many brewers.  We also give out info about an upcoming craft beer event in High Street Kensington, London, England.

In our feedback segment we give advise on home brewing, good craft beers in North Carolina, recommended beers in San Luis Obispo, gluten free beers, and which beers go best with different types of food.

We'd love to hear your feedback and brew suggestions! Call in your feedback by calling 919-502-0280 or email us at talesfromthecask@gmail.com.

We have a tasty episode for you this week at Tales From the Cask!  In this episode we feature several great brews from our friends at Sierra Nevada Brewing Company along with an exclusive interview with Sierra Nevada's, Aubrey Herbert!  Aubrey not only tells us abou the fantastic beers that Sierra Nevada produces, she also tells us about their Wild Rivers program and their new brewing location opening later this year in North Carolina.  During this episode we sample Bear Republic's Hop Rod Red, Lagunita's Dog Town Pale Ale, Pilsner Urquell, Still Cottonwood Lowdown, Ovila Saison, Southern Hemi, and Hoptimum!  In our news segment we talk about the impact fracking has on beer production and a robot that can pour you the perfect beer.  

We'd love to hear your feedback and brew suggestions! Call in your feedback by calling 919-502-0280 or email us at talesfromthecask@gmail.com.

We have a special treat for you in Episode 7 of Tales From the Cask!  Not only to we sample Sam Adams Summer Ale, Bear Rebulic Hop Rod Rye, Lagunitas DogTown Pale Ale, Angry Orchard Strawman Cider, and Cottonwood Low Down Brown Ale, but we also bring you an exclusive interview with the founder and chairman of the Boston Beer Company, Jim Koch!  Jim tells us all about the process in making their brand new beer can and why they felt like a new can was necessary.  He also talks about how he got in to beer and why he started his own beer company.  In our news segment we talk about a creative beer dispensor, a beer thief with a conscience, and some exciting news about new home brewing laws!  In our feedback segment we answer a question about the impact craft brewing is having on larger brewing companies. 

We'd love to hear your feedback and brew suggestions! Call in your feedback by calling 919-502-0280 or email us at talesfromthecask@gmail.com.

In episode 06 of Tales From the Cask we share some recent news about sales from Heineken, a new beer travel class being offered by Baker University, new Japanese and Italian craft beers that are becoming popular, and Chip reveals his geeky side!  We sample and dicuss the features of several great beers.  On tap for this episode is Magic Hat Belgo Sutra, Innis & Gun Scottish Pale Ale, Sierra Nevada Torpedo, and Fox Barrell Blackberry Pear Cider .  We also talk with Matt and Dan from Latis Imports about the history of Latis Imports and several of the import beers they offer.  We sample a variety of Belgium beers from Palm Breweries including the Palm, Estaminet Premium Pils, Steenbrugge, and Rodenbach Vintage.  

We'd love to hear your feedback and brew suggestions! Call in your feedback by calling 919-502-0280 or email us at talesfromthecask@gmail.com.

In episode 5 of Tales From the Cask we interview Roger MacKay.  Roger has a great family heritage of Scottish whiskeys and Canadian ales. Roger tells us about the process of using oak casks to make specialized beers and we sample severaal Innis and Gunn potables including the original Innis and Gunn, Scottish Pale Ale, and Rum Cask.  We also discuss the process for making Canadian Cherrywood. On tap for this episode is Carolina Brewing Spring Bock, Magic Hat Belgo Sutra, Anchor Porter, and Innis and Gunn Scottish Pale Ale.

We'd love to hear your feedback and brew suggestions! Call in your feedback by calling 919-502-0280 or email us at talesfromthecask@gmail.com.

In episode 04 of Tales From the Cask we bring you an exclusive interview with Boston Beer Company CEO, Martin Roper!  Martin shares how he joined up with the folks at Boston Beer Company, his love of various ciders, shares some stories about his grandfather, and more.  On tap we have Anchor Porter, Sam Adam's Double Agent IPL, Belgian Blonde IPA from Sierra Nevada, and Jade IPA.  In honor of our interview with Martin Roper, we sample some of Boston Beer's ciders and beers.  We sample Angry Orchard Crisp Apple Cider, Angry Orchard Traditional Dry Cider, and Sam Adams Double Agent IPL.  In our news segment we talk about beer sales around the country and share some interesting news about upcoming beers coming from Buffalo Wild Wings.  In our first ever listener feedback segment, we answer a question about the best beer to dring after a dental procedure and define IBUs.

We'd love to hear your feedback and brew suggestions! Call in your feedback by calling 919-502-0280 or email us at talesfromthecask@gmail.com.

In Episode 03 of Tales From the Cask we share some of the latest news from the world of craft beers and sample some great brews. On tap for this episode is the Leinenkugel Big Eddy Imperial IPA, Sam Adams Boston Lager, and Rodenbach Grand Cru.  We also share some summer themed drinks from Anchor Brewing Liberty Ale and Fox Barrel Cider. 

Our special guest is salesman Josh McCullough, who gives us an inside look at how beer travels and stays fresh from the distributor's warehouse to local stores, restaurants, and bars. He talks about a typical day for a beer saelsman. Josh also talks about how we ensure beer taps remain clean and deliver the beer to consumers with the flavor intended by the brewers.  

We'd love to hear your feedback and brew suggestions! Call in your feedback by calling 919-502-0280 or email us at talesfromthecask@gmail.com.

In this inaugural episode of Tales From the Cask, Chip, Jennifer, and Tony share their love and background in the beer industry and talk about some of their favorite brews.  We share up to date news about the beer industry and some upcoming events.  We also interview Mitchell Peedin, a salesman and home brewer and sample some of his award winning beers that feature East Kent Goldings hops.