Black History Month - Celebrating Black Pioneers in Spirits and Fermentation

This episode features Keith Wallace of The Wine School of Philadelphia.Keith was starting to get tired of traveling domestically and abroad as a consulting wine maker. He chose to live in Philly because of the airport. It gave him access to convenient travel. He fell in love with Philly. He felt that it was a place that he could do something special. He opened The Philadelphia Wine School in 2001. Today it has become recognized as one of the premier wine schools in the world. 109 S 22nd StPhiladelphia, PA 19103 - (215) 965-1514 - www.vinology.com - Instagram

In this episode Sheik Meah and I discuss and taste beers that are great for Summer. Whether you're working the grill, watching a game or chilling on the beach.Honorable Mentions:Neshaminy Creek BrewingCape May Brewing Co.Victory BrewingStirling Pig BreweryLongwood GardensThe Media TheatreKenwood BeerBarrow's Intense Ginger

This episode features Robin Cummiskey of Wallace Dry Goods.Wallace Dry Goods is a non-alcoholic bottle shop. They carry everything from non-alcoholic beer, spirits and wine. Beverages that aren't trying to mimic any alcohol that are delicious and made for adults. They provide the whole drinking experience offering barware and glassware, bitters and mixers to make the drink that you want regardless of the alcohol content. Raise your glass to "Cheers to Choices".www.WallaceDryGoods.com - (484) 413-2003 - 1 W Lancaster Ave, Ardmore, PA 19003 - InstagramHonorable Mentions:JoniAbstinence Blood Orange BittersweetThe PathfinderAmethyst Non-Alcoholic SpiritsGo BrewingAthletic BrewingArdmore ,PA

This episode features David Kowalski and Monica Kowalski of Lebowski's Kool-Luah.Monica and David opened Lebowski's Taproom in August of 2023. Two months later Monica came across her father's recipe for coffee liqueur. The recipe was considered to be lost and forgotten. What they created from this recipe is one of the best coffee spirits in the world. In April of 2024 they started to offer is to their customers, as well as, their raving fans. Demand for this incredible liqueur continues to skyrocket as they launch and distribute throughout the United States.3240 Centennial BlvdColorado Springs, CO 80907 - 719-374-4987 - www.LebowskisKoolLuah.com - InstagramHonorable Mentions:Blackhat DistilleryLebowski Bar ReykjavíkSunshine PunchThe Blox

In this episode we discuss and taste beers that were inspired by songs, video games and TV shows. We have a lively discussion with beer aficionado Sheik Meah.Honorable Mentions:2SP Brewing Company Evil Genius Beer Co.The Great Delco Pop ConBlink 182Ghostfish Brewing CompanyThomas Hooker BreweryBald Birds Brewing Co.Victory BrewingRetired Wonder WomenDelco BatmanDelco SpidermanJames Stokes

This episode features Matt Hemmings of Sunshine Punch.Sunshine Punch is an extremely versatile orange, rum, cream cocktail. It is a low ABV cocktail at 36 Proof. Sunshine Punch is a nostalgic ready to pour and distinctly unique spirit. This brand was started four years ago but it originated as a thing that was consumed at college parties. www.SunshinePunch.me - InstagramHonorable Mentions:The Bard DistilleryJamison ColdbrewShanky's Whip Hercules MulliganSpec'sTotal Wine & More

In this episode we dive into the rich history of St. Patrick's Day and we learn about Guinness and other traditions of the day.,Honorable Mentions:JamesonRedbreastBushmillsTullamore D.E.W.Teeling WhiskeyBaileys Irish CreamMagnersOrchard ThievesLongueville House CiderO'Hara's BrewerySmithwick'sGalway Bay BreweryWhite Hag Brewery

This episode features the black pioneers in the world of distilled spirits, breweries, wineries, cideries and meaderies.Honorable Mentions:Uncle NerarestDu Nord Social SpiritsPainted Stave DistillingBlack Momma VodkaBrough BrothersPeoples Brewing CompanyTwo Locals BrewingBrown EstateHarlem Wine GalleryDOPE Cider House & WinerySiwani SpiritsRideau VineyardsMonticelloDetroit Farm & CiderZydeco MeaderyBlack Viking MeadNational Black Brewers Association

This episode features presidential spirit habits of their time. It takes a look at how our presidents drank or didn't drink. Honorable Mentions:Steve BashoreGeorge Washington's Mount Vernon DistilleryEpisode 50MonticelloOld Grand DadWild TurkeyJ. Rieger & Co

In this episode we feature the recent rickhouse collapse at Jack Daniel's and other catastrophic events in spirits history.Honorable Mention:Jack Daniel'sBrown-FormanBarton 1792Heaven HillNorth of Scotland DistillingJim BeamBundaberg Distillery