Under My Host

Todd Leopold of Leopold Bros., Steve "Bert" Berthel, New Holland's Pub Brewer, and Matt Pond join us to talk about the farmer to producer relationship, which somehow ends in a Distilling 101 course given by the incredibly gracious Todd Leopold. A wonderful show with two of the loveliest folks in distilling and brewing today. Enjoy!

Guests: Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales' Ron Jeffries and Schramm's Mead's Ken Schramm We learn about Schramm's, catch up with Ron, and both of the guys answer questions submitted by listeners. Danner and Matt Pond guest host (Really, super-stealthy Matt was there.). Music: "Basement Party" - Matt Pond PA

Jason Kosmas and Simon Ford - Co-Founders, The 86 co. & Carlos E. Esquivel G. - CEO of PILSA (Fine Rums of Panama) I think we know each other well enough by now. I shouldn't have to apologize for how, uhmmm, "lit up" we are when we record shows with spirits producers, anymore. So, let's not do that... The rum show! As always, we have more fun than we should. We talk about a lot of things, but mainly, The 86 Co.'s 3 year Caña Brava, their latest release, Caña Brava 7 year, and we touch on the sugar cane worker controversy with The 86 Co.'s rum producer, Carlos. Music: "Basement Party" - Matt Pond PA

Colin Spoelman - Co-Founder/Head Distiller, Kings County Distillery; Jonathan Buford - Co-Owner/Silly Creator, Arizona Wilderness Brewing Co.; Mike Benner - TV writer, Bob's Burgers; Matt Pond - Spirits Enthusiast & Musician, Matt Pond PA and The Lowlifes Such a great group! The usual... We talk beer, whiskey, farming, foraging, and lots of laughs. Enjoy! Music: "Basement Party" - Matt Pond PA

Guests: Brad Dahlhofer - Co-Founder/CEO, B. Nektar Meadery and Darek Bell - Owner/Distiller, Corsair Artisan Distillery Music: Matt Pond PA - Basement Parties We cover a lot of territory with Brad and Darek. Whiskey, mead, stolen buddha, industry issues, CRAFT, and "craft" - to name a few.

Guests: Dave Pickerell - Consultant and Master Distiller, WhistlePig, Hillrock Estate Distillery and George Washington's Mount Vernon / Peter Currie - International Sales Manager, Duncan Taylor Scotch Whisky / Matt Pond - Musician, Matt Pond PA and The Lowlifes Music: Matt Pond PA - Basement Parties If it's got to do with whisk(e)y, we touched on it on this show - sourcing, bottling, distilling, barrel finishing, age statements, and more!

CRAFT Food Editor - Erin Jimcosky, CRAFT Columnists - Timothy Keith and Jeremy Danner and StilL 630 Owner/Head Distiller - Dave Weglarz Music: Matt Pond PA - Basement Parties The purpose of Episode 90 show was to introduce Under My Host listeners to what we do at CRAFT. The following is what happens when you decide to "keep it casual" with zero structure and lots of alcohol. Whoops! We do talk a bit about CRAFT and some of our columnists, and we catch up with what's been happening with Wegz and StilL 630.

Round Table Guests: ADAM SPIEGEL - Owner and Founder, Sonoma County Distilling Company; SAM CRUZ - Managing Partner/El Guapo, Against the Grain and AARON CAMPOS - Director of Coffee, Dark Matter Coffee Music: Matt Pond PA - Basement Parties This show is a lot of fun. We talk beer, coffee, spirits, and wrestling. We laugh a lot and we drink a lot. And I'll warn all you guys that can't stand to hear me laugh... STOP. Don't bother listening. I cackle from beginning to end. WARNING: Adult Content. Under My Host is for listeners of legal drinking age. Subject matter and language may be offensive to some.

Round Table Guests: J. KENJI LÓPEZ-ALT - Managing Culinary Director of Serious Eats and Author of The Food Lab ANDY NELSON - Head Distiller and Co-Founder of Nelson's Green Brier Distillery DREW FOX - Overlord of 18th Street Brewery JEREMY DANNER - Boulevard Brewing Company Ambassador Brewer and CRAFT Columnist Music: Matt Pond PA - Basement Parties We're a bit awkward, we're a bit rusty, but we're very happy to be back! We're playing it loose this time around. Please be patient as we try to find a groove and a pace that works with our crazy schedules. WARNING: Adult Content. Under My Host is for listeners of legal drinking age. Subject matter and language may be offensive to some.

Recorded on June 2, this show was a really good time. We hit on a lot of topics but it's mostly brewing, distilling, drinking, barrels and, oddly enough, beards. If salty language offends you, you might want to pass on this one! Round Table Guests are: David Weglarz of StilL 630 Distillery Charlie Nelson of Nelson's Green Brier Distillery Cory King of Side Project Brewing & Perennial Artisan Ales Colin Joliat of CRAFT by Under My Host Music: Radon - Demon Lover

Awkward intro and drunkin' sailor cursing brought to you by.... Leopold Bros. Navy Strength American Gin! We spend almost 2 hours talking to Todd Leopold about his lovely spirits, sustainability, Leopold Bros' distillery expansion, floor malting, music, infections (the good kind!), and much, much more. Guest Hosts: Maggie Campbell & Pete Newsom of Privateer Rum, Erin Jimcosky of CRAFT by Under My Host, Brian Sullivan and Amit Ram of Cape Ann Brewing Music: Radon - Demon Lover

Our guest is Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales cofounder and brewer, Ron Jeffries. Ron touches on how he got his start in brewing, being the first brewery in the US to produce 100% oak-aged beers, where he finds inspiration, blending, cellaring and Boulevardia. Guest hosts are Beejay Oslon of Pipeworks Brewing Company; Patrick Dawson, author of Vintage Beer; brewer, Brian Sullivan and Jeremy Danner of Boulevard Brewing Company. Music: Radon - Demon Lover

We share a couple of Spiteful brews and catch up with Spiteful's brewers and founders, Jason Klein and Brad Shaffer. Guest Host are Colin Joliat of CRAFT by Under My Host, Brian Sullivan, Freddy Swelm of Capones Liquors and Drew Fox of 18th Street Brewery. Music: Radon - Demon Lover

PM Spirits founder, Nicolas Palazzi, joins us to talk about some of the rare, high-end spirits he imports into the US, some spirits business-related topics and a bit of utter nonsense. Guest Hosts: Maggie Campbell of Privateer Rum and Erin Jimcosky of CRAFT by Under My Host (both of whom I failed to introduce at the start of the show.) If you're interested in seeking out the products we discuss during Nicolas' show they are: Goutte de Poire Williams (Williams Pear Brandy) by Distillerie Artisanale Laurent Cazottes, Paul Beau Hors d'Age Cognac Grande Champagne, and Navazos-Palazzi's Spanish Brandy (Old Montilla Single Cask) & Rum (cask strength rum bottles from Oloroso casks) www.pmspirits.com

More conversation than "show".... We were fortunate enough to spend an evening drinking Russian River beers and talking with Russian River cofounder and brewmaster, Vinnie Cilurzo. This is a long one, folks, but once you start talking to Vinnie and drinking his beers, it's hard to stop. So, before you hit play, crack open a Russian River, if you've got one, kick back and enjoy! Guest Hosts: Maggie Campbell of Privateer Rum, Steve Gagner of 14th Star Brewing Company and Erin Jimcosky & Colin Joliat of CRAFT by Under My Host Music: Radon - Demon Lover

This week's guests are Walt and Luke Dickinson of Wicked Weed Brewing. We catch up with the brothers almost a year after their first show to hear about the opening of a second location for a sour tasting room, their new bottling line, their involvement in the beer happenings in Asheville and we talk a bit about the collaborations Wicked Weed is doing with some of the best brewers/breweries around. Guest host is Sam Cruz of Against the Grain Brewery in Louisville, KY. Music: Radon - Demon Lover

A recording of friends sharing some (so many) drinks and talking shop. This one was just for fun. Guests: DAVE PICKERELL (Master Distiller at Hillrock Estates, Mount Vernon and WhistlePig), SAM CRUZ (Against the Grain Brewery), MAGGIE CAMPBELL (Privateer Rum), PATRICK DAWSON (author of Vintage Beer) and ERIN JIMCOSKY (CRAFT by Under My Host) Mostly self-indulgent, but we did manage to talk about Patrick Dawson's new book Vintage Beer, the controversy swirling around Whistle Pig and sourcing, ACDA, Veterans in Craft (ViC), Sam's never-ending quest for rum barrels and CRAFT by Under My Host. Yeah, and I pronounced Diageo... Giageo and Diego. I feel terrible about that. :) Music: Radon - Demon Lover

Monday, March 24, 2014 Dear Listeners, We accept the fact that we had to sacrifice a whole Monday night and our livers for your entertainment, but we think you're crazy to make us describe ourselves and another show. You see us as you want to see us... In the simplest terms and the most convenient definitions. But what we found out is that each one of us is a ballerina... ...and a distiller... ...and an artist... ...a writer... ...and a loudmouth. Sincerely yours, the Whisk(e)y Club & our guest, founder & producer of Brenne Whisky, Allison Patel Music: Radon - Demon Lover

Our guest this week is, Privateer Rum's head distiller, Maggie Campbell. In addition to tasting and talking about the beautiful rums that Maggie is crafting at Privateer, we hear about: Maggie's background in the beverage industry, her friends & mentors and the importance of transparency in 'craft' distilling. Guest hosts are Elizabeth Powell and Kyle Dill. Music: Radon - Demon Lover

Allagash brewmaster, Jason Perkins, talks about his background in brewing, Allagash's extensive line of Belgian inspired ales, collaborations and Brettanomyces Michaels. Guest Hosts are Steve Gagner of 14th Star Brewing Company and Dave Weglarz of StilL 630.