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This week on Beer Sessions Jimmy and Ray broadcast live from Cooperstown at the Omegang brewery! Learn about Omegang, Hennepin, and the other Belgian-style, bottle conditioned pieces of art the guys create on a daily basis. Tune in for a discussion on gypsy beers and their impact on the craft brewing scene as well. This episode was sponsored by Great Brewers.com: a favorite source for beer information and education and one of the internet’s most popular beer destinations. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on Beer Sessions the gang celebrates Jimmy’s birthday! Ray and Jimmy sit down with Brian Strumke of Stillwater Ales, ponder America’s place on the world beer stage, plus Manuela Totah, Mike Henderson & The Shelton Brothers all wish Jimmy a happy birthday with a toast and a brew. This episode was sponsored by GreatBrewers.com: a favorite source for beer information and education and one of the internet’s most popular beer destinations. Photo: Jimmy Carbone turns 45 today! Happy Birthday Jimmy!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on a very special episode of Beer Sessions Jimmy and Ray sat down with Garret Oliver (brewmaster of Brooklyn Brewery and general beer pairing genius) and Christian Pappanicholas & Bobby Hellen (of Resto restaurant) for an hour long, beer pairing special. Tune in for beer pairing tips and to hear the guys try food in-studio and pair them in real time with some of the best craft beers on (and not on) the market. This episode was sponsored by Great Brewers.com: a favorite source for beer information and education and one of the internet’s most popular beer destinations. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, Jimmy and Ray are joined by Bierkraft’s Ben Granger and HRN’s own Carmen Devito & Alice Kreig (We Dig Plants). The topic: HOPS! Learn about hops’ role in the American Revolution, their many non-beer uses, what they actually do for beer flavor, and how they once made New York State the beer capital of the world. Also, witness the beginnings of Jimmy’s New York fresh hop revolution. Brought to you by GreatBrewers.com, the best beer site on the internet. Photo: HOPS!!!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on Beer Sessions, Jimmy welcomes Sam back into the fold with sordid tales of being a beer-hawker at Bonnaroo. John Liegey & DJ Swanson from Greenport Harbor Brewing Company talk about why they’re sticking to their “nano” roots, an infamous prohibition era booze-running boat, and what makes their Anniversary #1 Belgian style beer so special. Plus BR Royla from Shelton Brothers returns, and Jimmy and the gang take a listener query about home brewing versus baking. This episode was sponsored by Great Brewers.com: a favorite source for beer information and education and one of the internet’s most popular beer destinations.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on Beer Sessions Jimmy and Ray sat down with Juan Cruz from Sunswick, the ONLY Good Beer Seal approved beer bar in Queens, and Chris O’Leary, a beer nerd who started his own beer blog (Beer York) after lamenting the lack of straightforward beer and brewery news (sans reviews and opinions) in the brew blogosphere. The guys discussed the potentially taboo subject of beer cocktails, including the “manmosa” and black chocolate stout with framboise or ice cream, in addition to taking a call from a pro-growler listener. This episode was sponsored by Great Brewers.com: a favorite source for beer information and education and one of the internet’s most popular beer destinations. Photos: Sunswick 3535 BarSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on Beer Sessions Radio Jimmy and Ray spoke to Caitlin Robin from Against the Grain wine bar, Dave Broderick from Blind Tiger, plus Jeff Gorlechen & Craig Frymark of Sixpoint Brewery. The gang recounted about the recent Meatopia event and Mayor Bloomberg’s recent proclamation of July as “Good Beer Month”. Craig from Sixpoint talked about their new beer, a collaboration with Jimmy and Ray called Sixpoint Signal: a delicious summer pale ale featuring subtle smoked, toasted notes and a sharp, citrusy, hoppy flavor. Tune in for a discussion on beer collaboration, plus an extra-helpful super-secret tip for all home brewers on how to best aerate your pitched liquid yeast using olive oil! This episode was sponsored by Great Brewers.com: a favorite source for beer information and education and one of the internet’s most popular beer destinations. Jimmy & Co celebrating Mayor Bloomberg’s Good Beer Month declaration! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at http

This week on Beer Sessions Jimmy and Ray sat down with Dennis Flynn of Stone Brewery, beverage meister Cory Bonfiglio, and special guest Adrian Franks. The gang discussed the delicious beers of San Diego, the wide world of American shitty beers, and the mystical peak of Beer Mountain. Tune in to find out whether the brewmasters behind Arrogant Bastard Ales are indeed arrogant bastards. This episode was sponsored by Great Brewers.com: a favorite source for beer information and education and one of the internet’s most popular beer destinations. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on Beer Sessions Jimmy and Ray sat down with three of beer’s most notorious tastemakers: the Shelton Brothers, arguably the most innovative beer importers on the east coast. Listen to the irreverent brothers Shelton discuss how they have blazed a trail through the beer world and introduced many a beer to the United States. Plus B.R. Rolya joins the gang for a look backward and forward in the world of Shelton Brothers Imports. This episode was sponsored by Great Brewers.com: a favorite source for beer information and education and one of the internet’s most popular beer destinations.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Joe Carroll of Spuyten Duyvil, St. Anselm and Fette Sau; Ron Lindenbusch of Lagunitas Brewing Company; Jen Ward aka The Brooklyn Beer Gal; plus Rigel Byrne & Rob Emmer of Otter Creek / Longtrail Brewery.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on Beer Sessions Jimmy and Ray sat down with Jon Lundbom (of importer B. United), Ben Granger (of beer retailer Bierkraft), & Mike Cadoux (of Peak Organic Brewery).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week Beer Sessions Jimmy and Manuela spoke to Kelly Taylor of Kelso Brewery and Geoff Wenzel & Mike Martinez of Keegan’s Ale. Learn about how they got their start and went from fork lifter drivers to brewmasters.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on Beer Sessions Radio, Jimmy and Ray sat down with Dave Brodrick, Brian Ewing, Danielle Cafaro, Benjamin Stutz & Spencer Niebhur.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on Beer Sessions Jimmy and Ray sat down with Rachel Wharton, Patrick Donagher, John Rauschenberg & Jonathan Stan. The gang spoke about the exciting new Good Beer Seal inductees and their induction party at d.b.a. Bar.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on Beer Sessions Ray and guest host Manuela host Corey Reid, Brian O’Reilly, Jay Steinhauer & Joe Marino. Hear the latest news from the guys at the excellent Sly Fox Brewery and American Beers.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Get the scoop on “nano breweries” from a room full of experts, and learn why lot’s of IPAs taste similiar, and how to choose the belles of the IPA balls.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jimmy and Ray sat down with Spencer Niebuhr, AJ Boglioli, Chris Cuzme & Mary Izett. They discuss the amazing beers of Southampton Publick House, the ups and downs of homebrewing, and whether sour is “the new hops”.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

National Home Brew Day is approaching, and home brews are the theme this week on Beer Sessions.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Michael Lovullo & Sean McCain join as guests as the guys talk session beers, hop varietals and Pennsylvania beer culture.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, Jimmy Carbone & Ray Deter talk with Shane Welch & Jeff Gorlechen of Sixpoint Craft Ales & Ron Lindenbusch of Lagunitas Brewing Company.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.