919 Beer Podcast - Taste the Triangle

Adam Eshbaugh and Joe Ovies close out NC Beer Month with a trip to Vicious Fishes Tap and Kitchen in Fuquay-Varina. Owner and co-founder Ken O'Berry and Executive Chef Ryan Miller treated Joe and Adam to an assembly line of local foods paired with the Vicious Fishes brews that preview their line of light summer beers. To begin with, oysters, paired with the UltraLight Reel Light Lager, then moving to a grilled Romaine salad and Red Sea Glass, one line of wheat beers infused with fruits (berries, oranges and peaches to name a few) to give the beer a color reminiscent of sea glass found on a beach. The main course was the Italian Sausage Burger along with Lamb Shank Tacos (with accoutrements), partnered with the "Octopils" Pilsner. Then, for desert, a multi-layered chocolate cheesecake, topped with banana bread and candid walnuts, and a Mooncusser Imperial Stout. O'Berry and Miller believe the food best food, paired with the best beers bring out the best in each other.

This week's 919 Beer Podcast originates on the road again, this time from Fuquay-Varina's Aviator Tap House. Adam Eshbaugh and Joe Ovies are joined for the hour by Aviator founder Mark Doble. Mark has used a brewery, started as a hobby in an airplane hangar (acquired through a divorce) to bring new life to the town of Fuquay. Mark brings Joe and Adam up to date on his newest business ventures, a newer, larger brewery, a beer garden and a pizzeria, to join his taproom, smokehouse and bottle shop. Mark also introduces his newest recipes, The Haze is Strong, a New England IPA, and Straw Breeze, a sour beer infused with local strawberries. Straw Breeze will be the first of a new line of beers, incorporating fruit and nut flavors, using a new flavor infusion process.

Joe Ovies, Adam Eshbaugh, and Wayne Holt host this week's program from Lonerider Brewery, across from the Angus Barn on Highway 70 in Raleigh. Joe talks about being in Minneapolis for the Final Four, taking a tour of Prince's estate, and some of the craft beer he sampled. Then, they interviewed Galen Smith, Head Brewer for Lonerider Brewing Company; Paul Breeding, Lonerider Sales Manager and Operations Manager; and Sumit Vohra, CEO and Chief Drinking Officer at Lonerider Brewing Company. Lonerider is the home of Sweet Josie Brown Ale, and Deadeye Jack, a Seasonal Porter.

This week's 919 Beer Podcast originates live from the Cotton House of Cary, a restored century-old farmhouse, and home of Cotton House Craft Brewers. Adam, Joe and Wayne are joined this week by Brent Webb, owner of Cotton House Craft Brewers, a self-described "old hippie" with a love for beer and a vision for the future of Cary. Brent shares the story of buying the 100 year old Pasmore house and how he hopes with the next 2-3 years, to make it the cornerstone of a new Cary park and amphitheater district. Jamie McMillan, brewer for Cotton House joins with samples of his showcase line, Eli's Amber, Houndstooth Stout, Hazy Days New England IPA and Broadcloth Pilsner. Each beer is made from local ingredients, including hops grown at the Running Turtle Hops Farm in Randolph county and is named for local Cary landmarks or products made from cotton, in homage of the pub's beginnings as a farmhouse.

Joe Ovies, Wayne Eshbaugh, and Wayne Holt host this week. They talk opening day baseball, NCAA Tournament, and other sports. April is NC Beer Month, and next week, the 919 Beer podcast will be recorded live at Cotton House Brewery in Cary. Joe paid a visit to Transfer Co. Food Hall, and they talk about Longleaf Swine BBQ moving into Transfer, which is on Davie Street in Raleigh. They talk about what local craft beers you can get at PNC Arena during 'Canes games, and they go over various NC beer brackets, splitting the beers up according to the different regions in the state.

Joe Ovies, Adam Eshbaugh, and Wayne Holt host this week. Mason Jar Lager Co., Brewery and Tavern from Fuquay Varina was the food guest this week. The beer guests this week are David McComas and Tim Emmert, founders,owners, and brewers of Hugger Mugger Brewing Company in Sanford. The brewery building at Hugger Mugger has a beer hall, and back bar, which also includes a beer garden. They brought their Jaded Epidemic of Pils pilsner; their Chocolate Factory meltdown, which is a milk chocolate imperial stout; and their Small Bang Primal Ale, which is an aged sour ale.

This week, Adam Eshbaugh and Wayne Holt host, with Joe Ovies in Charlotte at the ACC Tournament. My Way Tavern in Raleigh is the food guest this week. And, the beer guests this week are Jon Simpson, Director of Sales; Dan Fifield, Head Brewer; and Jason Hull, Brewer, at Rail House Brewery in Aberdeen, NC. They brought Rail House Brewery's Ka-Bar Brown Ale; Mastiff Oatmeal Stout; Pineland Pale Ale; Ek Imperial Red Ale; Knight's Golden Ale, and their FCA IPA.

This week, Joe Ovies, Adam Eshbaugh, and Wayne Holt host. To begin with they discuss Barrel Culture, and their release of their first ever IPA and the changes in Anheuser-Busch distribution and what this might mean to small brewers and sellers. This week's food guests are Justus McGee, and Richard Streeter of Soul Fresh Spring Rolls, two local entrepreneurs who have served up a different take on the traditional spring roll. Our beer guest is Chris Goulet, managing partner of Charlotte's Birdsong Brewing Company, maker of the Jalapeno Pale Ale. Chris discusses the Untapped Beer Festival at Bank of America Stadium and the history of Birdsong Brewing Company.

Joe Ovies, Adam Eshbaugh and Wayne Holt host. They interview Caroline Smith, Festival Chairperson for the 3rd annual Biere de Femme, held at Highland Brewing Company Event Center, with 35 beers made specifically for the festival by women beer professionals from participating brewers. The event benefits the Pink Boots Society, an organization which inspires, encourages, and assists women beer professionals to further their careers through education. The beer guest this week is Paul Wasmund, head brewer at Barrel Culture Brewing Company in Durham. Paul talks about their clean beer program, and their sour program. He referred to some of the sour beers, Mango Dragonfruit, White Peach Grape, and the Pineapple Beets. They also offer some beer slushies, Maple Chocolate Slide, and the Blood Orange Melt. He also mentioned the Erosion Theories Peach Apricot Ale, and the Pie Time Ale.

Joe Ovies, Adam Eshbaugh, and Wayne Holt host this week. They welcome beer guests this week, Mike Stec, owner and founder, and Randall Yow, general manager, from Camelback Brewing Company from Sanford. They brought in Chatham 1951 Lager, New England "Plea Bargain" IPA; their West Coast IPA's, and their Winter Warmer seasonal ale. The group aldo discussed the Cherry-Pom Berliner Weisse, The Ruckman Commeth, a brown ale, and a Rye PA.

Joe Ovies, Adam Eshbaugh, and Wayne Holt host this week. In the first segment, Adam is back from California, where he visited Russian River Brewing Company in Santa Rosa. The beer guest this week is Ancillary Fermentation, a "pop-up" brewery, spawned off from Bond Brothers Beer Company in Cary. Whit Baker and Sean McKinney visit 919 Beer Podcast to explain. So, Whit and Sean, along with Andy Schnitzer, and Topher Fulton from Bond Brothers have a side project, where they have a monthly "pop-up" event, and introduce a new beer at a different location each month.

This week, Joe Ovies and Wayne Holt (Adam Eshbaugh on assignment this week) sit down to talk about Wayne's visit to the Super Bowl in Atlanta, the concessions in the stadium and restaurants around the stadium, other venues across the country, and how downtown Raleigh compares. Then, they turn their attention to the new Durham location of Asheville based Hi-Wire Brewing, which recently set a curfew for children in their taproom. The brewery announced that their taproom would only be open to those of-age (21 or older) after 7pm, and then corrected a few days later to 8pm. Joe and Wayne discuss the merit of the rule, and on the flip side, talk about the merits of family-friendly breweries. They also discuss both sides of having pets at breweries. And, Kevin Harvick's old and wrecked cars from the 2018 season are being turned into collectible Busch beer cans, his principle sponsor on the NASCAR circuit.

Joe Ovies, Adam Eshbaugh, and Wayne Holt host this week's program. The food this week was provided by Mason Jar Lager Company and Tavern in Holly Springs. The food guests this week are Lauren Woods Limbach, Wood Cellar Director and Blender for New Belgium Brewery in Asheville, and Chris Allen, the Raleigh Beer Ranger for New Belgium. Lauren introduces and unveils the release of Southern Vine Sour, a scuppernong and sumac sour that will be available at Boxcar Bars in Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill. She also refers to New Belgium's Transatlantique Kriek Sour Ale, the 1554 Black Lager, La Folie, a Sour Brown Ale, the Foeders Oscar, a Sour Brown Ale, and The Foeders Felix, a Sour Golden Ale. And, Chris and Lauren discuss the New Belgium staple, Fat Tire, which is a Belgian Style Amber Ale.

Joe Ovies and Wayne Holt host this week, as Adam Eshbaugh takes the week off. My Way Tavern in Raleigh supplied the food this week. The beer guest this week is Mark Heath, owner of Carolina Brewing Company from Holly Springs. They all talk about CBC's Carolina Pale Ale. Mark also brought in Be Like Mike New England IPA, and their Wiggo! IPA. They also referred to the Hop Roar West Coast Style IPA. Mark also brought in for Ground Hog's Day coming up, the Ground Hog Imperial Stout. And for their seasonal beers, CBC's Spring Bock will be distributed March through May. And, they also sampled the Buffalo Trace Rye Barrel Aged Belgian Tripel. Cheers!

Joe Ovies, Adam Eshbaugh, and Wayne Holt host this week's program, and welcome beer guest, Jess Petrosky, Field Sales Representative for Eastern NC, for Highland Brewing in Asheville. They sample and talk about Highland Brewing's Gaelic Ale; Starchaser White; Midnight Summit; AVL IPA; and Cold Mountain. Jess also talks about "Cold Mountain" weekend, which Highland hosts each year.

Joe Ovies, Adam Eshbaugh, and Wayne Holt host this week. The beer guests this week are from Mason Jar Lager Company. They announce that they will be distributed by Mutual Distributing beginning Monday, January 14th. Jon Pierce, the owner; Dave Haydysch, the brewer; and Michael Hayek, Statewide Beer Division Manager for Mutual Distributing, are guests. Adam Eshbaugh is General Manager for Mason Jar Lager Company.

Joe Ovies, Adam Eshbaugh and Wayne Holt host this week's program. The food guest this week is Fuzzy's Empanadas from Raleigh and the Triangle with co-owners Roy and Kem Thombs. The beer guest this week is Fiddlin' Fish Brewing Company, an independent brewery and taproom located in Winston-Salem. Stuart Barnhart, president, and co-owner, David Ashe, are in studio for the taping of today's show.

Joe Ovies, Adam Eshbaugh, and Wayne Holt record the 919 Beer Podcast at Scratch Kitchen and Taproom in Apex. The guest this week from Bill's Brewing Company is Donnie Stone, co-owner and general manager. He talks about Bill's Brewing Company taproom and brewhouse, Capt'n Bill's Seafood, and Bill's Front Porch. He also talks about some of the seasonal beers they are featuring now including the Christmas Pants Winter Warmer, the Bill's Front Porch Breakfast Stout, and the Bourbon Barrel-Aged Breakfast Stout, their Wave Break IPA, and Bill's Brew ESB and Roundabout ESB.

Joe Ovies, Adam Eshbaugh, and Wayne Holt welcome Chris Allen from New Belgium Brewing Company to the 919 Beer podcast. Chris's official title is "Raleigh Beer Ranger" for New Belgium Brewing. He brought in Brut IPA and Passion Fruit Kolsch, and they also went over the Bojangles beer pairing party held earlier this fall in Raleigh. He also brought in Voodoo Ranger Liquid Paradise IPA. Chris went to the Carolina Panthers-Cleveland Browns game, and gave his analysis of this year's team, his "beer" tour, and tour of Cleveland, which included the house that was depicted in "A Christmas Story".

Bond Brothers Brewing Company, located in Cary, N.C, is the featured brewery this week. They were recently voted "Best New Brewery in the Country" by a USA Today Poll. Whit Baker, Brewmaster and Flavor Wizard; and Sean McKinney, Head of Blending, are the guests this week.

Joe Ovies, Adam Eshbaugh, and Wayne Holt are at "House of Hops" in Raleigh sampling multiple beers to determine their "crushability", including a dessert beer that brings the Angus Barn to mind. Nick Alexander, Sales and Distribution Manager for Bill's Brewing Company is the guest this week.

Joe Ovies, and Wayne Holt host this week's program. Adam Eshbaugh is on assignment. First off, they go over Wayne's "business" trip to Cancun, and they discuss craft beer and diversity. Then, they welcome the beer guests this week: Ken O' Berry, founder/owner of Vicious Fishes Brewery in Angier, Apex, and Fuquay-Varina; and Ryan Miller, Executive Chef. They brought in OctoPils, a Czech-style pilsner, lamb shank tacos, Into the Abyss Brown Ale, and their White Russian, a cocktail-style ale. The Vicious Fishes guests went over their locations, menus, and their packaging, which led to an overall discussion of craft beer industry business models, and packaging.

This week, Joe Ovies and Adam Eshbaugh host. The food guest this week was Scratch. They featured their Bibimbap bowls. The beer guests this week were Travis Quinn, Director of Sales; and Chris Ferri, Triangle Sales Rep for Mother Earth Brewing Company out of Kinston. They talked about their newest offering, "Silent Night", an Imperial Stout, with a hint of coffee, and a little bit of molasses. They talked about their fall beer, "Fig and Raisin", a Belgian dubbel. And, also talked about their "Long Weekend Oatmeal IPA"; "Sisters of the Moon" IPA; "Endless River" Kolsch; "Garden Party" Champagne IPA; and "Park Day", a Bohemian Pilsner.

Joe Ovies, Adam Eshbaugh, and Wayne Holt host this week's program. There is a Halloween recap, and a discussion of throwing beer at World Series celebrations in Boston, prior to welcoming in the guests this week. The food guest this week is Andrew Stafford, owner-operator, of My Way Tavern in Raleigh and Holly Springs. Andy goes over regular menu items, and the beer menu, and the evolution of several items on the menu. The beer guest this week is Inez Ribustello of Tarboro Brewing Company. Their main taproom and brewing facility is in Tarboro, but they are also opening a new brewery and restaurant at Rocky Mount Mills. They are also sponsoring Tarboro's first Brewgrass Celebration on Sunday, November 11th, which will feature eight breweries from the area, food trucks, and bands. Inez talks about their Seed Spitter Salted Watermelon Goze, and introduces a new beer, the Sexy Canoe. She refers to their Southern Solstice Imperial Stout, and goes over their signature beers including Nana's Roof Pale, First Ryed India Pale Ale, the Town Common Ale, and their Downtown Abbaye Belgian-style beer.

The 919 Beer Podcast was recorded live at Raleigh Beer Garden on Thursday night. Joe Ovies, Adam Eshbaugh, and Wayne Holt host and welcome the beer guest this week, Nick Alexander, Sales and Distribution Manager for Bill's Front Porch in Wilmington. Nick talked about "Oktoberfest", their "Mosaic IPA", and also introduced "Bionic Beaver", their own interpretation of a New England IPA. Nick also discussed how Hurricane Florence affected their business, how they were able to recuperate afterwards, and introduced "Wave Break", a beer that Bill's Front Porch developed just prior to the hurricane, and named "Wave Break" just after the storm passed.

Joe Ovies, Adam Eshbaugh, and Wayne Holt host this week's program. Joe previews the Clubs & Suds Craft Beer Golf Tournament to be held Friday, Oct. 26 at Eagle Ridge Golf Course in Raleigh. And, the beer guest this week is Brian Mancini, Region Manager for F.X. Matt Brewing Company. He represents the Saranac line of beers. Brian and the hosts discuss fall and winter selections and holiday offerings.

Joe Ovies, Adam Eshbaugh, and Wayne Holt host this week's show, which chronicles food and beer selections at the North Carolina State Fair. The beer will be served at the Our State Public House at the fair. And, in the first segment they went over the results of the 2018 NC Brewers Cup. Then, they check in with the beer guests this week, Check Six Brewing Company from Southport. Noah Goldman, CEO, Brewmaster and Janitor, and Head Brewer, Justin "MAGGS" Maggard, make a visit to the studios. They talk about their Broken Prop Pilsner, their Oktoberfest lager, and their kolsch, which is a light wheat beer. Then, they go over the evolution of their bock beer, which is a German dark lager beer. Then, they go over the Wilmington craft beer market.

Joe Ovies, Adam Eshbaugh, and Wayne Holt host this week's show. They discuss Raleigh Beer Week, and the annual Bojangles Beer Dinner, pairing New Belgium beer with Bojangles.

Joe Ovies and Adam Eshbaugh host this week. They interview Dave Karls, VP of Marketing and Public Relations for "Shoes and Brews" in Holly Springs, about the South Wake Beer Mile, which will be held at Carolina Brewing Company in Holly Springs on Saturday, October 13th. Then, they welcome the beer guests this week: Jason Faulkner, Sales Manager, and Will Haddock, Marketing Manager, for White Street Brewing Company in Wake Forest. They are preparing for Oktoberfest, Saturday, October 6th, in downtown Wake Forest. White Street is crafting six different German beers for the occasion: Altbier, Berliner Weiss, Kolsch, Marzen, Pilsen, and Schwarzbier.

Joe Ovies, Adam Eshbaugh, and Wayne Holt recap last weekend's Beericana, and have plenty of guests this week, including Scratch Kitchen and Taproom, which provided truffle fries, BBQ short ribs, and blue cheese macaroni with marinated steak. Scratch will host the live September 27th taping of the 919 Beer Podcast. Chase McBride, director of development of Triangle Hops for Hope, and local architect, Frank Jackson, were guests as well. Hops for Hope is a part of Children's Flight for Hope, which provides flights for children needing medical care. Hops for Hope will be holding a beer tasting on Saturday, September 22nd, featuring a brew made uniquely for this event. Today's beer guest is Scott McWhorter, the Director of Sales and Distribution at Wise Man Brewery in Winston-Salem. 919 Beer discussed their seasonal kolsch, an English mild stout, and a cream ale.

Joe Ovies, Adam Eshbaugh, and Wayne Holt host this week's podcast, and preview Beericana for Saturday, September 8th. There will be plenty of breweries there, an abundance of food trucks, and music from "Mel Melton and the Wicked Mojos"; "Empire Strikes Brass"; and the "Jamie McLean Band". This week's food guests are CockADoodleMoo food truck owners/operators, Doug and Jolie Rollins. They go over the foods they will serve at Beericana, including the Hog-Tied Pork Lettuce Wrap; and their current version of Chicken and Waffles. They will also serve wings and ribs, and their malted vinegar pork rinds.

Joe Ovies, Adam Eshbaugh, and Wayne Holt host this week's program. 919 Beer visits Bill's Front Porch in Wilmington, and interview co-owner and general manager, Donnie Stone. Donnie talks about the history and production facility, and goes over Bill's most popular beers: The Mosaic IPA, the Citra Pale Ale, and Schwartzbier. Then, they interview Jim Deaton, the head brewer at Bill's Front Porch. Jim was trained in classic German beers, but talks about how he has expanded the variety at Bill's. He explains his formulation for the Mosaic IPA, his work in creating four New England IPA's, and adapting his style to Wilmington and the surrounding beaches.

Joe Ovies, Adam Eshbaugh, and Wayne Holt host. This week, My Way Tavern in Raleigh and Holly Springs provided the food. 919 Beer will be at Bill's Front Porch in Wilmington this Saturday at 1 o' clock to record their next beer podcast. The beer guest this week is Cameron Shultz from HopFly Brewery, a brewery in the Rocky Mount Mills development. Cameron Shultz is the founder and head brewer at HopFly. He brought HopFly Beach Beer, a Session IPA; HopFly First Priority IPA; HopFly Summer Crush, a New England IPA; and HopFly Jalapeno Saison, a Farmhouse Ale.

Joe returns from the San Francisco Bay Area, where he visited Barebottle Brewing Company, and Tahoe Mountain Brewing. Joe, Adam and Wayne interview Tim and Madz Igelmann of Bamboo Cookhouse, who served up Sweet and Sour Meatballs, Pork Mac and Cheese, and Lumpias. Also interviewed is GMA Supply owner, Sean Mayefskie. GMA Supply is a sponsor of Beericana. GMA Supply is a building supplies dealer, whose products include windows, doors, siding, tools, plumbing fixtures and accessories. This week's beverage guest is Ken Michalski, the owner of Southern Peak Brewery in Apex, who talked about his line of IPA's: Puffing Devil, Mystic Maze, and the Dipa Double IPA. Southern Peak also produces Midnight Conductor and Boxcar Belle German Lager, both Silver Medalists at the 2016 US Beer Open. All will be at Beericana, Saturday, September 8th.

Guest host Lauren Brownlow discusses her trip to Europe and the beer she sampled there. Jordan Boinest, from Indiana-based Central State Brewery, brings Table, and Garden Goose to sample. She also discusses Pink Boots Society, which advances women's careers in the craft beer industry.

Joe Ovies and Adam Eshbaugh host with food guest, Oscar Flores, from Pabalanos Tacos Food Truck in Raleigh. They talk Tacos, Pupusas, Quesadillas, and Stuffed Pablanos. Pablanos Tacos will be at Beericana, Sept. 8th. Then, Joe and Adam introduce the beverage guests this week, Jason Romines, and Joe Stallworth, Account Managers for Artisan Beverage out of Charlotte, N.C. Jason and Joe bring Central State Breweries' Table Beer, Too Shallow for Commerce IPA, and Highway Strawberry IPA. They also bring Birdsong Brewery's Jalapeno Pale Ale, and Legal Remedy Brewing's Jalapeno Pineapple Ale, and World Court Mocha Blonde Stout. Artisan Beverage will also be at Beericana Sept. 8th.

Joe Ovies returns from Charlotte, where he visited Noda Brewery, Compass Rose Brewery and the Whiskey Depot. The team also talks about visits to Mason Jar Lager Company, Aviator Brewing, Zillicoah Beer Company in Asheville, and they preview Beericana.

Adam Eschbaugh and Wayne Holt host this week. They visit Postmaster Brewery in Cary; Third Degree Brewhouse in Fuquay; Pharmacy Bottle and Beverage in Cary, and Vicious Fishes in Apex. Then, they are joined by Kevin Tyndall, Sales Manager of Appalachian Mountain Brewery in Boone, the winner of two gold medals at the Great American Beer Festival.

Joe and Adam go without a guest for this episode of the 919 Beer Podcast to mark the four year anniversary of the podcast.

Joe returns and the gang talk about what happened while he was away before the conversation turns to beer.

Lauren Brownlow fills in for Joe as the gang talks beer over nom noms from Mason Jar Tavern.

Joe, Adam and Wayne check in with Four Saints Brewing Company in Asheboro and samples new bread from Mason Jar.

Joe, Adam and Wayne chat with Brice's Brewing Company about how things are going at their Raleigh taproom and what's coming up.

Joe, Adam and Wayne chat with the folks behind Wicked Weed, which is based in Asheville.

Our podcast hosts get reacquainted with the beer.

The gang gathers to talk injuries and running a beer mile marathon.

Joe, Adam and Wayne host the 919 Beer Podcast this week and return to a climate-controlled environment.

Joe, Adam and Wayne host the 919 Beer Podcast live from Alamo Drafthouse Cinema in Raleigh.

Joe, Adam and Wayne talk about Joe's trip to Asheville and the upcoming Thrive NC event presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield.

Joe, Adam and Wayne host the 919 Beer Podcast live from Clouds Brewing.

Joe, Adam and Wayne talk with rapper Petey Pablo and Neuse River Brewing Company about their collaboration beer.

Joe, Adam and Wayne host the 919 Beer Podcast live from Aviator Brewing Company.

Joe, Adam and Wayne do a live show from the Glass Jug Beer Lab.

Alec and Adam talk with New Belgium Brewing Company talks on the 919 Beer Podcast about how much grocery store placement matters for sales.

Joe and Wayne talk with Mutual Distributing about about core beers and how trends shape the beer market.

Joe, Adam and Wayne talk about the North Carolina beer scene compared to other states on the 919 Beer Podcast.

Firestone Walker talks with the 919 Beer Podcast about its upcoming move into North Carolina and some of its legacy beers.

This week, Adam and Wayne pick up Joe's slack and chat with brewmaster Bill Gerds of Lynnwood Brewing Concern. Plus, Tyler Watt of Pharmacy Bottle and Beverage drops by to feed the guys from Postmaster, his new restaurant, while chatting all things Cary with Wayne, the town's newest resident.

Casita Cerveceria talks with the 919 Beer Podcast about how it got started in North Carolina after traveling around the world.

Representatives from the newly formed Triangle Craft Beer Alliance talk with the 919 Beer Podcast about how they are working to bring better communication and education to local brewers.

Oskar Blues talks with the 919 Beer Podcast about their lineup of beers and recent merger with Cigar City.

Kendra Penland, the executive director of the Asheville Brewers Alliance, talks with the 919 Beer Podcast.

Vicious Fishes talks with the 919 Beer Podcast.

Deschutes Brewery talks with the 919 Beer Podcast.

Paul Auclair of Deep River Brewing talks about upcoming collaborations and what it means to be "craft" in 2018.

Joe Ovies, Adam Eshbaugh and Wayne Holt talk with New Belgium on the 919 Beer Podcast on Dec. 22, 2017.

Koi Pond Brewing Company talks with the 919 Beer Podcast about the development of Rocky Mount Mills and their upcoming plans.

Champion Brewing talks with the 919 Beer Podcast.

Bond Brothers talks with the 919 Beer Podcast about some of their collaboration beers and how to use peanut butter in brewing.

Fornight Brewing Company talks with the 919 Beer Podcast about its rebranding and upcoming plans.

Founders Brewing Company talks with the 919 Beer Podcast about some of its hard-to-find beers and its plans for the company's 20th anniversary celebrations.

Smithfield brewery Double Barley talks with the 919 Beer Podcast about the stories behind some of their favorite beers.

Hi-Wire Brewing talks with the 919 Beer Podcast about their upcoming releases.

Ian VanGundy, of 1323 R&D, talks with the 919 Beer Podcast about his new brewery and the plans to open another.

Tarboro Brewing Company joins the 919 Beer Podcast to talk about business in the small town of Tarboro and their recent move to statewide distribution.

Sour brewery Barrel Culture in Durham joins the 919 Beer Podcast to talk about its beer club and preparations for its grand opening.

Lassiter Distilling Company and Cleveland Draft House join the 919 Beer Podcast.

The 919 Beer Podcast does a live show from White Street Brewing Company.

The 919 Beer Podcast talks about beer news and an upcoming trip to the North Carolina State Fair.

919 Beer talks with Asheville's Highland Brewing Company about upcoming releases.

Revision Brewing Company talks with the 919 Beer Podcast about its beer and recent entry into the North Carolina market.

One of the biggest craft beer events of the year, Beericana, is just a week away.

The 919 Beer Podcast takes the show on the road to talk to Compass Road Brewery and Joe Ovies' dad.

D9 Brewery out of Lake Norman chats about their sour program and science on the 919 Beer Podcast.

Durham Distillery, the company behind Conniption Gin, talks with the 919 Beer Podcast about their rising popularity.

Brueprint Brewing Company and Spanglish food truck talk with the 919 Beer Podcast.

Adam Eschbaugh, Wayne Holt, and Alec Campbell sit down with Adam Linstaedt and Nick Walters of Pour House Music Hall to discuss their 20th Anniversary Party and their collaboration with Raleigh Brewing on a special beer for the celebration. Also, Scott Russ, the Head Distiller of Bedlam Vodka, and Jesse Cortez, Bedlam's Brand Director and Head Bartender, join the guys to discuss the explosion of their business after only a few months of production.

One of the original Triangle craft brewers continues to expand and experiment. This week on the podcast, we talk to Big Boss.

The 919 Beer Podcast talks with the Glass Jug Beer Lab.

The 919 Beer Podcast talks with Wicked Weed founding partner Walt Dickinson about their recent acquisition by AB InBev.

Olde Hickory Brewery joins the 919 Beer Podcast to talk about what's new and their recent dive into sour beer.

The 919 Beer Podcasts catches up with Bull Durham Beer Co.

White Street Brewing Co. joins the 919 Beer podcast to talk about their brews and their role as presenting sponsor for the Friday Night on White events in Wake Forest.

Joe Ovies and 919 Beer talk with Mystery Brewing Company.

Joe Ovies and the 919 Beer team talks with New Sarum about expanding distribution to Raleigh.

Joe Ovies and the 919 Beer team talks with Brewery Bhavana.

The 919 Team chats with Vicious Fishes, a new bewer in Angier.

Joe Ovies talks with Trophy Brewing as they get ready to release new cans and talk about their new Tap & Table restaurant in Raleigh.

Joe Ovies talks with Chapel Hill's Steel String and Highland Brewing Company from Asheville.

The 919 Beer team talks with Barrel Culture.

The 919 Beer team talks about House Bill 500, which was proposed to overhaul NC ABC laws and help local craft brewers, and chats with Jennifer Martin of Brewgaloo and Morfa Empanadas.

The 919 Beer team talks with Oak City Fish & Chips about expansion and Pourworks, a new bottleshop in Raleigh.

Joe Ovies checks in with the Asheville Marketing & Tourism Conference.

Joe Ovies and the 919 Beer team talks with Fully Loaded Fritters as North Carolina Beer Month kicks off in April.

Joe Ovies and the 919 Beer team talk with Jay Brown of Artisan Beverage who is bringing Charlotte's Birdsong to the Triangle.

Joe Ovies and the 919 Beer team talk with the American Meltdown food truck, the N.C. Craft Brewers Guild and Bull City Ciderworks.

Joe Ovies and the 919 Beer team chat with the North Carolina sales rep for Oskar Blues about the company's decision to buy Florida brewery Cigar City.

Joe Ovies and the 919 Beer team chat with the owner and new brewmaster about The Mason Jar's plans to open a brewery.

Joe Ovies chats with Bottle Dog & Woody's in Cary, and a little moonshine chat with Midnight Moon.

Joe Ovies chats with Coronado Brewing out of San Diego, offering up refreshing beer options in NC.

Joe Ovies chats with Asheville Brewer's Alliance.

Joe Ovies and the 919 Beer guys chat with Brown Truck out of High Point, who just won a few GABF awards.

Joe Ovies and the 919 Beer Guys look ahead to February's North Carolina sweet potato month on the latest 919 Beer Podcast

In this edition of the 919 Beer Podcast, Joe Ovies and the 919 Beer Guys talk to Brice's Brewing, a new brewery in Garner that wants to "transform your beer experience."

Joe Ovies and the 919 Beer guys catch up with Bombshell in Holly Springs. They've got a new head brewer and new styles to discuss.

This week on the 919 Beer Podcast, Joe Ovies and the 919 Beer guys chat with Shiner out of Texas, who will be bring more styles to NC.

Joe Ovies chats with Southern Pines Brewing Company.

Joe Ovies talks with Big Mike's BBQ in Cary and Haw River Farmhouse Ales.

Joe Ovies talks with Fainting Goat Brewing of Fuquay-Varina.

Joe Ovies catches up with Asheboro-based Four Saints Brewing.

Joe Ovies catches up with Oak & Dagger Public House, which is now open in Seaboard Station in downtown Raleigh.

Southern Peak Brewing in Apex opened in April and is now distributing into the Triangle.

Joe Ovies chats with the Philadelphia-inspired roast pork food truck Zeke's Meat's and catches up with Foothills Brewery.

Adam Eckhardt of Crank Arm Brewery in Raleigh discusses new styles and winning a GABF medal with Joe Ovies.

Joe Ovies talks to the head brewer of New Belgium's Asheville facility.

Durty Bull Brewing Company, a new brewery in Durham, has started pouring.

Joe Ovies catches up with Brewpublik, who will be at World Beer Fest in Durham next weekend.

Joe Ovies talks to Double Barley about quality control between cans and bottles plus their three-year anniversary party on Saturday.

Joe Ovies talks about Lonerider's "Magnificent 77," which incorporates 77 different hop varieties into a single beer.

The 9th annual Pepper Fest in Chapel Hill will feature pepper-themed beer from a variety of local breweries.

Joe Ovies previews the 2016 Beericana event, which is being held Saturday at Sugg Farm Park in Holly Springs.

Joe Ovies catches up with Ian Van Gundy of White Street Brewing in Wake Forest as they release their new Belgian blonde ale.

Joe Ovies talks to Frank Jackson and Nick Ault of design firm Perkins & Will about the New Belgium facility in Asheville.

Joe Ovies and the 919 Beer guys chat with Triple C based in Charlotte where they are delivering A+ brews.

Joe Ovies talks with Michael Emrie of Duvel.

Joe Ovies chats with mark Heath of Carolina Brewing Company.

Joe Ovies talks to North Carolina Agricultural Commish Steve Troxler on the craft beer industries impact on farmer's and the state's economy.

Alec Campbell fills in for Joe Ovies and is joined by the 919 Beer guys to talk with Carly Wiggins os SouthBound Brewing Company based in Savannas, Ga.

Joe Ovies talks with Big Boss about bringing "the funk" to their new line of beers.

919 Beer is starting to plan for the annual Beericana festival of music, food and craft beer.

Joe Ovies talks with Haw River Farmhouse Ales about their farm-to-pint glass approach.

Alec Campbell fills in for Joe Ovies this week as the gang talks about summer beer festivals and food trucks.

Joe Ovies talks to New Belgium about its Fat Tire 25th anniversary collaboration packs.

Joe Ovies talks to Margo Knight Metzgar, Executive Director of the NC Brewers Guild, about the issues facing craft beer in NC.

Joe Ovies talks to Wicked Weed in Asheville and gets full on Belgian Waffle Crafters.

Joe Ovies chats with Destihl, which is making its way into the Triangle.

Joe Ovies talks with Steel String Brewery in Carrboro about their third anniversary.

Trophy Brewing talks about their steady ascent to one of Raleigh best local breweries.

Cheryl Lane from Double Barley Brewing in Smithfield talks with Joe Ovies about the debut of new cans.

Mike Maniscalco guest hosts with Adam and Wayne. Guests include Sean Wilson from Fullsteam who lets his thoughts on HB2 be known and what it means to his community and business. Charlie Mulligan from Brepublik with some big news to deliver and we have an American Meltdown with Paul Inserra

Joe Ovies talks with Mystery Brewing from Hillsborough and Ponysaurus from Durham about their collaboration, "Don't Be Mean To People Golden Rule Saison," in response to NC's House Bill 2.

Joe Ovies chats with Jennifer Martin about downtown Raleigh's Brewgaloo and checks in with Appalachian Mountain Brewery.

Joe Ovies catches up with Sebastian Wolfrum, executive director of Bull Durham Beer Company, to discuss challenges of a brewery in a ballpark and their two new beer styles.

Joe Ovies talks to Bond Brothers in Cary about their grand opening the first weekend of April.

Joe Ovies talks to Saranac about their new Inner Circle series.

Joe Ovies talks with California's Knee Deep Brewing.

New Holland Brewing debuts their new "Dragon's Milk Bourbon Barrel Stout" special releases.

Joe Ovies checks in with Highland Brewing in Asheville shortly after their release of a new IPA and additional seasonal beers.

Joe Ovies talks with Jenny Meyer of Ballast Point about new releases in the Triangle.

Joe Ovies catches up with Nickelpoint Brewing in Raleigh as they get ready to release new cans and add kegs around the Triangle.

Mike Maniscalco and guests talk about the pleasures of Saxapahaw and the puppy bowl before getting down to the business of beer with Draftline's Scott Wood.

Joe Ovies talks to Devil's Backbone to talk about their new styles released to the Triangle.

Joe Ovies catches up with New Belgium to discuss their new gluten reduced beer and upcoming events.

Joe Ovies talks with Koi Pond Brewing, the first brewery to open up in the new Rocky Mount Brewmill revitalization project.

Wayne, Adam and Mike talk with Andrew Stafford from My Way Tavern in Holly Springs and now Raleigh and Mika Neibauer from Southern Pines Brewing Company.

Joe Ovies and the 919 Beer guys talk with Leif Larson of Olde Hickory Brewing.

Joe Ovies and the 919 Beer guys talk with Ryan Self of The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery and take a peek at the new website craftfreedom.org/ that aims at changing NC law prohibiting independent brewery growth in the state.

This week on the 919 Beer Podcast, Joe Ovies and the gang talked to beer delivery service "Brewpublik" and Paul Auclair of Deep River Brewing in Clayton.

Joe Ovies checks in with Bombshell Beer Company in Holly Springs now that they have a new head brewer and some new styles on tap.

Joe Ovies talks with Tom Plourde of HI-Wire Brewing in Asheville.

In this edition of the 919 Beer Podcast, Joe Ovies talks to Glen Selby of DuClaw Brewing Company.

In this edition of the 919 Beer Podcast, we talk to Bryan Shaw of Gizmo Brew Works in Raleigh.

Margot Knight Metzger, executive director of the NC Craft Beer Guild, stopped by to talk about the complexities of abiding by the state laws in concern to craft breweries and how to make North Carolina the nation's top craft beer destination.

Joe Ovies talks to Compass Rose Brewery about their opening and Ruckus Pizza about their upcoming festival in Morrisville.

We talk to Drew Schenck, owner of Rallypoint Sports Bar & Grill in Cary, about his new television show Fermentation Nation.

Joe Ovies talks to Neuse River Brewing Company after they've just opened their doors.

Joe Ovies talks with Mark Doble, the brew boss from Aviator Brewing in Fuquay-Varina.

Joe Adam and Wayne recap last Saturday's Beericana event and discuss the potential merger of big beer makers.

It's Beericana Week on the 919 Beer Podcast. Adam & Wayne tell you everything you need to know about the upcoming beer festival.

Michael Emrie, of Duvel USA, gets the ball rolling on the Beericana hype train.

Ponysaurus brewer Keil Jansen talks about their transition from a commissary to a full blown operation in Durham.

Alexis Goldstein and Brian Coe, from Devil's Backbone, talk about their entry into North Carolina from Virginia.

Frank Bloom, marketing director for Raleigh Beer Garden, about the insane opening weeks of their guiness world record breaking bar.

In this week's episode, Jon Odgers and Brad Wynn, owner/operator of Big Boss, talk about the mashup of the running and beer cultures.

Adam Eshbaugh and Wayne Holt from 919 Beer welcomed Mike Maniscalco in the co-host chair with Joe on vacation. They were joined by Aubrey Herbert from Sierra Nevada and Terry Haley from World of Beer. The topics discussed: how to throw a proper bottle share, the challenges of when a craft brewery expands to North Carolina and following the letter of the law.

Sebastian Wolfrum, executive brewmaster of Bull Durham Beer Co. and Rocky Mount Brewmill, and CBC development manager Evan Covington Chavez discuss meeting ballpark demand and the new beer incubator in Rocky Mount.

Bruce Corregan, of Nicklepoint Brewing, talks about the challenges of going from home brewing to microbrewery and selling beet at college stadiums. Search "919beer" for more episodes, or look for them in the Podcasts section of the WRALSportsFan app.

Michael Hayek, of Mutual Distributing, talks about the increased demand for craft beer at local establishments and the rising consumer costs for beer. Search "919 Beer" for more episodes, or look for them in the Podcasts section of the WRALSportsFan app.

Dan Gridley, of Farm Boy Farms, talks with Joe Ovies about the challenges of growing proper ingredients to make beer in North Carolina. Search "919 Beer" for more episodes, or look for them in the Podcasts section of the WRALSportsFan app.

Eric Knight and Will Isley of Steel String Brewery talk about their 2 years in the business and keeping Carrboro weird. Search "919 Beer" for more episodes, or look for them in the Podcasts section of the WRALSportsFan app.

This week on the podcast, Mike Maniscalco fills in for Joe Ovies and talks to Adam and Wayne about the glut of craft beer and shortage of hops. Wayne shares an incredible Stanley Cup moment. Travis Quinn from Mother Earth Brewing stops by to about how sustainability and investment in the area can pay off. Search "919 Beer" for more episodes, or look for them in the Podcasts section of the WRALSportsFan app.

Colin Chorpe and Chris Allen, from New Belgium, talk about the upcoming "Tour De Fat" charity event in Durham. Search "919 Beer" for more episodes, or look for them in the Podcasts section of the WRALSportsFan app.

In this week's 919 Beer Podcast, we discuss Raleigh's possible patio ordinance and talk to John Huisman, the "Triangle Explorer," about the symbiotic growth of craft beer with the growth of downtowns.

The NC Beer Guys, Dave and Glenn, drop by to discuss the possible saturation point of North Carolina craft breweries and how they got into the scene.

Joe, Adam & Wayne discuss best local summer beers and the new Bull Durham Beer Company. Guest: Jake Hogan from Oskar Blues