This week we are joined by renowned chef Bryan Voltaggio and Fourscore Beer Company's head brewer, Ben Little, to discuss a beer we collaborated on that was inspired by a dessert from Showroom (a restaurant in Frederick, Md). We also discussed Bryan's career, food and beer, as well as beer in general. The beer will be released on Saturday 5/15 at the brewery as well as Showroom and District East. Subscribe to our YouTube ChannelFollow Chris on Instagram Like us on Facebook! Presented by Roasthouse Pub in Frederick. And supported by ACS - Brand My Beverage, Idiom Brewing Co., District East, and McClintock Distilling.

This week Chris was joined by comedian Zane Lamprey to talk about his upcoming brewery comedy tour. We also talked about his past TV shows and his company Adv3nture. Dan Baumiller from Full Tilt Brewing was also on hand as special guest cohost and to talk about their collaboration beer with Zane. We also challenged Zane to a beer sabering contest. Tickets and info for the comedy tour can be found at www.zanelamprey.com Subscribe to our YouTube ChannelFollow Chris on Instagram Like us on Facebook! Presented by Roasthouse Pub in Frederick. And supported by ACS - Brand My Beverage, Idiom Brewing Co., District East, and McClintock Distilling.

This week we talked to Russ Tinsley, the founder of Oozlefinch Beers and Blending. We talked about the history of the brewery, the awesome story of where the name Oozlefinch came from, and about their upcoming Friends With Benefits Sour Fest. In exciting news Chris will be heading down to the festival with Fourscore Beer Co. and Full Tilt Brewing. Full Tilt will be releasing Candy Sands Jams and Fourscore will have a soon to be announced Uncapped collaboration with them.  Check out fwbsourfest.com for info.Subscribe to our YouTube ChannelFollow Chris on Instagram Like us on Facebook! Presented by Roasthouse Pub in Frederick. And supported by ACS - Brand My Beverage, Idiom Brewing Co., District East, and McClintock Distilling.

This week we dive into the world of heady glassware. We were joined by well know glassblower Ryan Hoffman (Huffy Glass). We also talked to Logan Benson the founder of Thicc Bois Glass, a website were you can purchase glassware from several different blowers.Subscribe to our YouTube ChannelFollow Chris on Instagram Like us on Facebook! Presented by Roasthouse Pub in Frederick. And supported by ACS - Brand My Beverage, Idiom Brewing Co., District East, and McClintock Distilling.

This week we are joined by our friends from Great Lakes Brewing Company (Steve Forman – Pub Brewing Manager, Mike Williams – Brand Coordinator, and Lauren Nagy - DMV Area Sales Manager). They filled us in on their new warehouse space and canning line, finalizing their new artwork rollout, and their newest beer, Crushworthy Lo-Cal Citrus Wheat. We also discussed getting a Steve a better title, and what the heck a Cold IPA is.Subscribe to our YouTube ChannelFollow Chris on Instagram Like us on Facebook! Presented by Roasthouse Pub in Frederick. And supported by ACS - Brand My Beverage, Idiom Brewing Co., District East, and McClintock Distilling.

This week we were joined by Jeremy Grinkey (Director of Production) and Daniel Munoz (VP of Marketing) from The Bruery. We talked about their history, the types of beer they make, their brand Offshoot Beer Company, pasteurization, and sabering beer bottles.Subscribe to our YouTube ChannelFollow Chris on Instagram Like us on Facebook! Presented by Roasthouse Pub in Frederick. And supported by ACS - Brand My Beverage, Idiom Brewing Co., District East, and McClintock Distilling.

This week we are joined by Colin Gerner, President and Co-Founder of StacheStrong and special guest host Keith Marcoux from Olde Mother Brewing. We talked about the charity that Colin and his brother started to raise funds for research and awareness of brain cancer, as well as their #brewstachestrong beer collaboration project. Go to www.stachestrong.org to learn more.Subscribe to our YouTube ChannelFollow Chris on Instagram Like us on Facebook! Presented by Roasthouse Pub in Frederick. And supported by ACS - Brand My Beverage, Idiom Brewing Co., District East, and McClintock Distilling. 

This week we are joined by Max Lents, cofounder of Baltimore Spirits Company. He caught us up on what they have been up to, their soon to be opened cocktail lounge, and announced their "Blend Your Own Tour Experience ".Subscribe to our YouTube ChannelFollow Chris on Instagram Like us on Facebook! Presented by Roasthouse Pub in Frederick. And supported by ACS - Brand My Beverage, Idiom Brewing Co., District East, and McClintock Distilling.

PJ Sullivan joins Chris for this weeks episode. PJ along with his brother Josh founded their Baltimore based restaurant and brewery, Wet City, in 2016. We talk about their history, were the name came from, and what they have coming up in the future.Subscribe to our YouTube ChannelFollow Chris on Instagram Like us on Facebook! Presented by Roasthouse Pub in Frederick. And supported by ACS - Brand My Beverage, Idiom Brewing Co., District East, and  McClintock Distilling. 

Saint Patrick’s Day is right around the corner so that means it is time to talk to our friends from the Guinness Open Gate Brewery. We are joined by Hollie Stephenson (Head Brewer) and Ryan Wagner (Guinness Ambassador) to talk about their Saint Patrick Day festivities, what’s been going on at the brewery, and their allyship series of collaboration beers. Don’t miss out on watching Rudy at the brewery on Thursday March 25th. Go to www.guinnessbrewerybaltimore.com for all of the details.Subscribe to our YouTube ChannelFollow Chris on Instagram Like us on Facebook! Presented by Roasthouse Pub in Frederick. And supported by ACS - Brand My Beverage, Idiom Brewing Co., District East, and  McClintock Distilling. 

This week we talk to Rachel Bradley, the marketing manager at DuClaw Brewing Co., about the history of the brewery and what they have planned to celebrate their 25th anniversary. We were also joined by Michael and Emily Roslan from Diablo Doughnuts to talk about Unicorn Farts, the beer and the doughnut. Carson Stilson, Squatty Potty Creative Director, was also on hand to talk about the #GiveACrapChallenge that Squatty Potty and Duclaw have teamed up for to raise awareness of colorectal cancer and help the Colon Cancer Foundation reach their goal of providing 10,000 screenings to underserved populations in 2021. Go to www.GiveACrapChallenge.com to get involved.Subscribe to our YouTube ChannelFollow Chris on Instagram Like us on Facebook! Presented by Roasthouse Pub in Frederick. And supported by ACS - Brand My Beverage, Idiom Brewing Co., District East, and  McClintock Distilling. 

This week we are joined by Jeff Greco, the founder of Heavy Reel Brewing Company in Seaside Heights, NJ. We talked about the history of the brewery, their upcoming expansion, and their recent collaborations.Subscribe to our YouTube ChannelFollow Chris on Instagram Like us on Facebook! Presented by Roasthouse Pub in Frederick. And supported by ACS - Brand My Beverage, Idiom Brewing Co., District East, and  McClintock Distilling. 

This week we are joined by Brett Robison, cofounder of Silver Branch Brewing Company. We talked about how they have faired the last year, future plans, the cicerone program, and coffee.Subscribe to our YouTube ChannelFollow Chris on Instagram Like us on Facebook! Presented by Roasthouse Pub in Frederick. And supported by ACS - Brand My Beverage, Idiom Brewing Co., District East, and  McClintock Distilling. 

This week we are joined by Jim Bauckman and Janna Howley from the Maryland Wine Association. We talked about the mission of the MWA and about the Maryland Wine Explorer program, a new way for Maryland wine lovers to learn about and journey through our state's wines, from the comfort of your own home. We also discussed the glassware sale that Uncapped has teamed up with the Brewer’s Association of Maryland on. They can be purchased at https://biermi.com/store/bam/Subscribe to our YouTube ChannelFollow Chris on Instagram Like us on Facebook! Presented by Roasthouse Pub in Frederick. And supported by ACS - Brand My Beverage, Idiom Brewing Co., District East, and  McClintock Distilling. 

This week we welcome back Wade Leedy and Ben Little from Fourscore Beer Company back onto the show. We talked about their first year in business, how they have weathered covid, and some exciting releases they have coming up very soon.Subscribe to our YouTube ChannelFollow Chris on Instagram Like us on Facebook! Presented by Roasthouse Pub in Frederick. And supported by ACS - Brand My Beverage, Idiom Brewing Co., District East, and  McClintock Distilling. 

This week we are joined by Andrew Witchey, the Founder of Dancing Gnome Beer. We discus the founding of the brewery, the expansion they are currently working on, their collaboration with Pittsburgh Brewing Company, and the podcast that they started.Subscribe to our YouTube ChannelFollow Chris on Instagram Like us on Facebook! Presented by Roasthouse Pub in Frederick. And supported by ACS - Brand My Beverage, Idiom Brewing Co., District East, and  McClintock Distilling. 

We are joined by our friends Marcus Thomas and Garrett Chamber from Cushwa Brewing Company. We talked about how it has been going since their expansion and their 4 year anniversary celebration taking place from 1/25 until 1/31.Subscribe to our YouTube ChannelFollow Chris on Instagram Like us on Facebook! Presented by Roasthouse Pub in Frederick. And supported by ACS - Brand My Beverage, Idiom Brewing Co., District East, and  McClintock Distilling. 

This week we talked with Carol Gorsuch and Tim Eckels, the co founders of Pipe the Side Brewing Company. We talked about how the loss of a son became a motivating factor in opening a brewery and the inspiration for the name.Subscribe to our YouTube ChannelFollow Chris on Instagram Like us on Facebook! Presented by Roasthouse Pub in Frederick. And supported by ACS - Brand My Beverage, Idiom Brewing Co., District East, and  McClintock Distilling. 

This week we are joined by the team from Mustang Sally Brewing, Anderson Moss (Sales Director), Bridgette Turner (Head Brewer), Chelsea Bailey (Social Media Manager). We discussed what the brewery has going on, their recent rebranding, and we learned a little bit about each team member.Subscribe to our YouTube ChannelFollow Chris on Instagram Like us on Facebook! Presented by Roasthouse Pub in Frederick. And supported by ACS - Brand My Beverage, Idiom Brewing Co., District East, and  McClintock Distilling. 

For the final episode of 2020 we are joined by George Burton from Black Flag Brewing Company. We discussed how they have weathered the year and what to look forward from them in 2021.Subscribe to our YouTube ChannelFollow Chris on Instagram Like us on Facebook! Presented by Roasthouse Pub in Frederick. And supported by ACS - Brand My Beverage, Idiom Brewing Co., District East, and McClintock Distilling.

This week we spoke to Stephen Perez, one of the founder of Homaide Brewing Company. We talked a lot about yeast, how the brewery got started, and about opening during a pandemic. Lucas Pinyan, the second co-founder joined in briefly towards the end of our conversation.Subscribe to our YouTube ChannelFollow Chris on Instagram Like us on Facebook! Presented by Roasthouse Pub in Frederick. And supported by ACS - Brand My Beverage, Idiom Brewing Co., District East, and McClintock Distilling.

This week we talk to Jake Blackmon and Greg Nichols from Smoketown to talk about their recent rebranding and everything they have going on at both of their locations. We were also joined by Karey Ridgley and Erica Wiegman from Troyce Gatewood & Partners to talk about the beer they made with Smoketown named Sum It Up. For every 4-pack of the beer sold they will be donating $2 to charity. Sum It Up can be purchased at the brewery or by going to www.biermi.com/store/smoketown-creekside/.Subscribe to our YouTube ChannelFollow Chris on Instagram Like us on Facebook! Presented by Roasthouse Pub in Frederick. And supported by ACS - Brand My Beverage, Idiom Brewing Co., District East, Vanish and McClintock Distilling.

This week Chris was joined by Tony Prebula from Saints Row and Chelsea Bailey who you may know from Instagram as @21stamendmentgirl. We talked about the beer we collaborated on (Super Hype Bros 3.0), what has been going on at Saints Row, and learned a little about Chelsea.Subscribe to our YouTube ChannelFollow Chris on Instagram Like us on Facebook! Presented by Roasthouse Pub in Frederick. And supported by ACS - Brand My Beverage, Idiom Brewing Co., District East, Vanish and McClintock Distilling.

This week we talk to Adam McLaughlin, an awesome glass blower based out of Sebastopol. Adam took the time to tell us about his business Zooted Glassworks and teach us the precess of how he makes his glassware. You can find him at zootedglassworks.com.Click here to subscribe on iTunes Click here to subscribe on Google PodcastsClick here to subscribe on SpotifySubscribe to our YouTube ChannelFollow Chris on Instagram Like us on Facebook! Presented by Roasthouse Pub in Frederick. And supported by ACS - Brand My Beverage, Idiom Brewing Co., District East, Vanish and  McClintock Distilling.

This week we talk about how much breweries do to support their communities. Chris was joined by representative from three breweries for the discussion. Amethyst Tymoch (Checkerspot Brewing Company), Rachel Bradley (Duclaw Brewing Company), and Ken Praay (Monument City Brewing Company) filled us in on the good deals the have been doing. If you would like to purchase some Not Another 5K Kolsch go to www.biermi.com/store/t21.Subscribe to our YouTube ChannelFollow Chris on Instagram Like us on Facebook! Presented by Roasthouse Pub in Frederick. And supported by ACS - Brand My Beverage, Idiom Brewing Co., District East, Vanish and  McClintock Distilling.

In October Uncapped turned four and Olde Mother Brewing Company turned five. We visited our friends Keith Marcoux and Nick Wilson, the founders of Olde Mother to record our annual show.Click here to subscribe on iTunes Click here to subscribe on Google PodcastsClick here to subscribe on SpotifySubscribe to our YouTube ChannelFollow Chris on Instagram Like us on Facebook! Presented by Roasthouse Pub in Frederick. And supported by Idiom Brewing Co., District East, Vanish and McClintock Distilling.

This week we learn about Peoples Beer, a beer brewed by Oak Park Brewing Co. to honor the legacy of Theodore Mack Sr. Mr. Mack was the first African American to own a brewery. Chris was joined by Theodore Mack Jr., and the brewing team from Oak Park, Geoff Scott and Rodg Little. Presented by Roasthouse Pub in Frederick. And supported by Idiom Brewing Co., District East, Vanish and McClintock Distilling.

In this weeks episode Chris was joined by Josh Simmons (Mully’s Brewery) and Tyler Kreis (Hysteria Brewing Co.) to talk about their new business venture. Bash Bros is a craft beer themed brand.. They have their own line of merchandise as well as brewery collaborations.

Last week we were joined by Justin Bonner, co founder of Jailbreak Brewing Company and Implexum Beer. We talked about how Jailbreak has adapted to the changing craft beer market and covid restrictions. Justin also gave us the run down on his newest project, Implexum Beer.

This week we learned all about Great Lakes Brewing Company. Chris was joined by Micheal Williams (Education Coordinator) and Steve Forman (Pub Brewing Manager) to talk about the history of GLBC, what they have going on now, their education programming (Hop College), and the release of Hazecraft.

This week we were joined by Dave Palmer and Jesse Johnson, the co-founders of Brewery Fire.We discussed their first year in business, their upcoming anniversary party, and their super nerdom.Presented by Roasthouse Pub in Frederick.And supported by Idiom Brewing Co., District East, Vanish and McClintock Distilling.

This week Chris caught up with our friends at Full Tilt Brewing to talk about Dan’s Jams, whats going on at the brewery, and general tom foolery. Dan Baumiller gave us the story behind each Dan’s Jams Labels, and Nick Fertig talked about tv shows and Nickelback.

It was recently announced that Hysteria Brewing Company finally wised up and got rid of Tyler Kreis as PR Manager. This week Chris got to know his replacement Westin Coast a little better.

This week Chris joined up with Jim Bauckman from the Brewers Association of Maryland to interview Earl Holman, one of the founders of Crocked Crab Brewing. We talked about how Crocked Crab got started, beer trends, and so much more. We also discussed Wham Bam!, the beer they brewed to benefit the Brewer’s Association of Maryland. This episode was recorded during one of BAM’s fermented Friday live streams.

This week we were joined by Shannon Harris, creator of the popular Instagram account @brewbrotha. We talked about how he got into craftbeer, home brewing, diversity & inclusion within craft beer, and the brewery he has in planning, Urban Jungle Brewing. He is currently running a kickstarter to raise funds for his brewery project. You can find that here kck.st/2DJ5gpa

This week we were joined by Marcus Baskerville, brewer & co-founder of Weathered Souls Brewing Company. We talked about his brewery and their Black Is Beautiful Project.

This week we talk to baseball and beer geek Eno Sarris. Eno has developed a reputation as one of the smartest writers in baseball, combining deep dives on how data analytics explain America’s favorite past time and how players use those analytics to improve their game. He also sneaks in an article about beer here and there. FNP editor Allen Etzler joined Chris Sands to talk baseball, beer and twerking at Twin Peaks.

This week we were join by Matt Flisher, co-founder of Otherside Beverage Project. He gave us insite into the world of beer distribution and what it is like to break into a well established industry.

We stopped by the Attaboy Barrel House to catch up with our friends (using that term loosely) Brian and Carly Ogden. We discussed seltzers, losing bets, Brian's love of Stouts, the Barrel House, and much more.

Kenny Gould, founder of Hop Culture, joined us this week to talk about FML Fest, HopCulture, beer, and coffee.Hop Culture is a free digital magazine and beer festival producer. You can check them out at www.hopculture.com, @hopculturemag on Instagram and Facebook.Tickets to their first digital festival with Oozlefinch Beers & Blending can be purchased at www.fmlfest.com.

We checked in with Mark Osbourne, owner of Adroit Theory Brewing Company, to talk about the expansion they undertook, contract brewing, and geeking out over G.I. Joe.

David Kozloski, cofounder and brewmaster at Gearhouse Brewing Co, checked back in with us to talk about their brewery expansion and their recent entry into Maryland distribution.

We caught up with Julia Herz, Craft Beer Program Director for the Brewers Association, to find out what is going on with craft beer at the national level. We discussed the recent announcement about GABF and how COVID-19 is affecting craft breweries.

Back in February we recorded an episode with with two of the co founders of Cushwa Brewing Company, Marcus Thomas and Garrett Chambers. The plan was to release in shortly before their new location was open to the public. Then a global pandemic hit and changed everyones plans. Thankfully Cushwa has moved forward, and we caught up with Marcus this week to give us an update. This podcast contains the original recording and the update.

Greg Koch, cofounder of Stone Brewing, joined us via phone to talk about the brewery he cofounded in California. We discussed the history of Stone, their collaborations with Will Wheaton and Metallica, the documentary Beer Jesus, building a brewery in Berlin, and much more.

Way back on February 25th we caught up with our friends Larry Larry Pomerantz, Header Brewer, and Trevor Davis, Cider Maker, from Vanish. We discussed some upcoming features of the brewery, their new cider program, and some new beers. Obviously a lot has changed in the mean time, so we had Larry come on to give us an update during a Liquid Lunch segment. The audio from that has been placed before the previously recorded podcast.

The founder of Hop Havoc, Dylan Krzywonski, talked with us about starting his hop selling company, the hop market, and hops in general. If you have ever wondered about how breweries source their hops, this is the episode for you. Dylan also talked about the efforts he is taking to help the industry as a whole. Keep an eye on their Facebook page for brewery gift card give aways.

Dan Baumiller, co-founder of Full Tilt Brewing, joins us for a Friday edition of our Liquid Lunch series. Presented by Roasthouse Pub With support from Idiom Brewing Co., District East, Vanish, McClintock Distilling, and the Brewers Association of Maryland.