Episodes

  • Buying Refrigerated vs. Unrefrigerated Beer: What’s the Real Impact?

    Buying Refrigerated vs. Unrefrigerated Beer: What’s the Real Impact?
    Sep 24 2025
    Also: A Taste of Tradition: Exploring the Last of the Stirred Classics. Draft, Bottle, or Can? The Beer Taste Challenge You Didn't Know You Needed
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    15 mins
  • The Five Beers That Changed the Way Americans Looked at Beer

    The Five Beers That Changed the Way Americans Looked at Beer
    Sep 14 2025
    Also: How some traditional drinking customs are being challenged. Are energy drinks in danger of being banned?

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    15 mins
  • Sipping on Tradition: The Story of Malexi Brands and Weegmüller Wines

    Sipping on Tradition: The Story of Malexi Brands and Weegmüller Wines
    Aug 29 2025
    Co-host Michelle Lam introduces us to Malexi Brands, a family-owned German-American business that imports and distributes German brands to the US market, including German wine producer Weegmüller Wines. The company was founded by Ines and Marc, who moved their family from Germany to the United States in 2022. Wine expert John Mahoney describes his choice for a remarkable late summer wine.
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    15 mins
  • Brewing Trouble: The Real Impact of Beer Tariffs Uncovered. Mixing Business and Passion: The “Before the Barrel Distillery” Story

    Brewing Trouble: The Real Impact of Beer Tariffs Uncovered. Mixing Business and Passion: The “Before the Barrel Distillery” Story
    Aug 21 2025
    How Tariffs are Changing the Beer Landscape. Who is affected? Who is being hurt the most? Crafting Spirits: The Vision Behind “Before the Barrel Distillery”
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    15 mins
  • How CoAqua Changed the Way We Hydrate

    How CoAqua Changed the Way We Hydrate
    Aug 14 2025
    Sipping Sunshine: The CoAqua Coconut Water Experience... Is it a Love Affair? Peter LaFrance Reviews Goose Island’s Hazy Beer Hug.
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    15 mins
  • Secret Sips: What’s Inside Ommegang's Latest Beer?

    Secret Sips: What’s Inside Ommegang's Latest Beer?
    Aug 4 2025
    Ommegang's Hidden Brew Experience. The Origins of Imported Beer Names. Michelle Lam offers public relations trends that are reshaping the beverage world in 2025.
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    15 mins
  • Sipping Nostalgia: Are Shandies and Radlers Set for a Second Wave?

    Sipping Nostalgia: Are Shandies and Radlers Set for a Second Wave?
    Jul 28 2025
    Also, Michelle Lam Tastes the Future: Predicting Beverage Trends through Public Relations. Mastering the Old Fashioned: Tips from Mike Vander Horn
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    15 mins
  • The Dark Side: A Deep Dive into Porters and Stouts

    The Dark Side: A Deep Dive into Porters and Stouts
    Jul 21 2025
    The Dark Side: A Deep Dive into Porters and Stouts. From Grain to Glass: The Story Behind Founders Kalamazoo Stout. Bubble Wars: Which Soft Drink Will Reign Supreme in 2025?
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    15 mins