Stories from A Bar

In the very first Stories From A (virtual) Bar live, also known as episode 39, local musician Josh Casano joins me to have some drinks and chat. As Josh witnesses me…

In the latest episode of Stories From A Bar, I am joined (virtually) by the man, the myth, the beard himself, Jeff Mo'rad. Jeff is of course the Program Director 102.7 WEQX –…

In the latest episode of Stories From A Bar, I have the pleasure of sitting down and having a beer with Dave Gardell, owner of The Ruck a local landmark in Troy, NY. Dave has…

In the latest episode of Stories From A Bar I am joined by Dora Philip, Co-owner of The Hollow Bar + Kitchen in downtown Albany. Recorded on one of the best stages Albany has…

In the latest episode of Stories From A Bar I am joined (via Zoom) by Jack McGarry. Originally from Belfast, Jack relocated to Manhattan with his business partner to open The…

In the first episode of Stories From A Bar recorded on location since March, Erik Budrakey joins me at Unified Beerworks in Malta, NY to talk about his life, the craft beer…

If you have ever been interested in the chemistry involved in beer recipes, then Kurt Borchardt is the man to talk to. The former Engineer and Teacher is the co-owner and…

In the latest episode of Stories From A Bar I am joined by Scott Veltman the head brewer at Indian Ladder Farms Cidery & Brewery. Between his time at Ommegang, C.H. Evans…

Have you ever felt like a thirsty Viking with no place to go?Of course you have! Well have no fear as Helderberg Meadworks in Esperance, New York has you covered.…

How does a brewery get its name?Well in the case of Green Wolf Brewing Company in Middleburgh, from dreams. Back in the autumn of 2011 Green Wolf owner Justin Behan was…

Not long ago I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to sit down with Mike Bellini and Mike Schaffer of The Real McCoy Beer Company to talk about their new taproom…