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by 99.9 The Fan Podcasts | Raleigh, North Carolina

The Triangle's Local Beer Podcast: Hosts Joe Ovies and Adam Eshbaugh talk craft beer, interview local brewers, and take you inside North Carolina's craft beer scene.

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  1. Sanford’s Hugger Mugger keeps it old school with bottles and Belgian beers

    Get ready for an enlightening episode of the 919 Beer Podcast! Hosts Joe, Adam, and Wayne are joined by the team from Hugger Mugger Brewing in Sanford, as they dive into the misunderstood world of Belgian-style beers and sours. During the episode, they discuss the history and characteristics of...

  2. Bevana brings smaller breweries to national customers

    Aaron Gore from Bevana joined the 919 Beer crew to talk about a variety of brewers they bring to mass market. Bevana helps independent beverage makers to create more of the drinks that you love, and connect them with their retail, distribution, and e-commerce channels to let you find and enjoy them.

  3. Durty Bull Brewing Company

    Matt Pennisi, Manager, and Ryan Bennett, Sales Manager, visit from Durty Bull Brewing Company in Durham. They have a fifteen barrel production brewery and tasting room near downtown Durham. As they near the completion of their seventh year, the guys from Durty Bull discuss how much things have...

  4. NC’s complicated history of beer sales at sporting events

    Until a few years ago, alcohol at college sporting events was a delicate dance in hypocrisy. Back in 1991 without a special exemption, the sale of alcohol was not allowed at public university facilities. You could always tailgate with your own booze before the game and universities would hold...

  5. Blackbird Brewery a dream for husband and wife team

    Husband and wife owners Ian and Harmony VanGundy joined the 919 Beer Podcast to talk about their decision to create something new for Blackbird. They wanted to create a more thoughtful approach to brewing, leaning on Ian's experience learning the craft in Germany.

  6. Edit Beer Co. brings west coast sensibility to Raleigh brewing scene

    Edit Beer Co. is a newcomer to the Raleigh beer scene, but they've already made a big splash with their unique, flavor-packed brews. In this episode of the 919 Beer Podcast, the crew chats with Edit's founders about their journey into the world of craft beer, their approach to brewing, and the...

  7. R & D Brewing

    Adam and Wayne visit with Joe Stallworth, Director of National Accounts; and Mark Theisen, Director of Brewing Operations, for R&D Brewing of Raleigh. The production building and the Seven Saturdays Taproom are located on Capital Boulevard in Raleigh. They produce Storm Brew, Deacon Brew…

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  8. Funguys Brewing thriving with community support and recognition

    In this episode of the 919 Beer Podcast, the crew sits down with the folks from Standard Beer and Funguys Brewing to discuss their recent collaboration beer. In addition to discussing the collaboration beer, the brewers also share some insights into their respective breweries and the craft beer...

  9. 2022 recap of North Carolina Beer trends

    In this episode, the hosts sat down with Tim Kent, the president and CEO of the North Carolina Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association, to discuss trends from 2022. In addition to the interview, the podcast also featured a special taste test of Dogfish Head's 120 IPA from 2011 and 2022. The hosts...

  10. Bond Brothers and Spaceway collab for unique barleywine

    The 919 Beer podcast recently featured an interview with Whit Baker, co-owner and head brewer of Bond Brothers Beer Company, and Briana Brake, head brewer and co-owner of Spaceway Brewing. During the interview, the two brewers discussed their recent collaboration on a barleywine, which they…

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  11. Saying howdy to “Howdy Beer”

    Join us on the 919 Beer Podcast as we welcome Mattie Beason of STEM Cidery. Mattie dropped by to talk about their exciting new beer, Howdy Beer, a western style pilsner that's set to hit North Carolina this spring. We'll hear about the inspiration behind the beer, what makes it unique, and what...

  12. Trader Joe's Bourbon Taste Test

    The 919 Beer crew follows up their annual revisit of Wayne’s Pappy Van Winkle stash with bourbon from Trader Joe’s. While not available in NC, the guys were able to get their hands on the “white label” bourbon many speculate is from a well known Kentucky distillery. They also open up a couple…

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  13. Hi-Wire opens new locations in NC, refreshes their lagers

    Hannah and Bobby from Hi-Wire dropped by the 919 Beer Podcast with a slew of new beers to try. From a rebranded lager to beer for seltzer drinkers, Hi-Wire has something in the lineup that’ll get your attention.

  14. Artisanal Brewing Ventures brings the best of every style to NC

    Josh Munck, Eastern NC Market Manager for Artisanal Brewing Ventures, joined the 919 Beer Podcast to discuss all the latest from their portfolio of liquid. The crew gets into the latest from Southern Tier Brewing Co., Victory Brewing Company, Bold Rock Cider, and Sixpoint Brewery.

  15. The Theory of Online Brewery Discussions

    The 919 Beer crew posits a theory about how typical online brewery discussions. Someone will claim the brewery is overrated, only to have someone point out the entire scene is overrated, which will then get to someone complaining about kids at breweries.

  16. New year, new styles with Deep River Brewing in Clayton

    Paul Auclair, CEO and Head Brewer at Deep River Brewing, helped the 919 Beer crew kick of 2023 with a few west coast IPAs and a vintage “Collaboration Without Representation”. Find out what’s on tap in Clayton and where Paul things styles are headed in the new year.

  17. Wrapping up 2022 with a blind bourbon taste test featuring Pappy Van Winkle

    The 919 Beer crew didn’t pour Pappy Van Winkle into a Cook Out eggnog milkshake this here, but they still broke out the bourbon to wrap up another podcast year. Wayne pulled 5 different bourbons, including a Pappy Van Winkle 23, and the guys ranked them based on their own personal preferences.…

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  18. Bright Penny continues to shine in Mebane

    Lance Furer, head brewer at Bright Penny in Mebane, joined the 919 Beer Podcast to discuss where the city stands in relation to other towns in the brewery scene, West Coast IPA revivals, and outlet mall beer.

  19. Bombshell Brewery for over a decade

    Michelle Miniutti and Ellen Joyner from Bombshell Brewery in Holly Springs share their challenges and rewards of being in the craft beer industry for over a decade with Joe Ovies, Adam Eshbaugh, and Wayne Holt of 919 Beer Podcast.

  20. Tobacco Road Brewing keeping up with sports fan demand

    The 919 Beer Podcast catches up with head brewer Darryl Wells and owner Brian Amra from Tobacco Road Brewing. Their multiple locations in the Triangle keep the beer flowing and their main brewery has been a staple in downtown Raleigh for years.

  21. Putting some respect on customer service

    The 919 Beer Podcast crew uses a recent story about a customer who called the police on a BBQ restaurant because they didn’t understand that smoked pork is supposed to be pink as a way to highlight how breweries deal with similar customer complaints that make no sense.

  22. Mother Earth Brewing

    Mother Earth Brewing dropped by the 919 Beer Podcast to discuss their spirits line. From botanical gin, and whiskey and rye whiskey, the guys talk about how these work on their own or in cocktails.

  23. Brand new, but retro Pabst Blue Ribbon

    Pabst Blue Ribbon has been a staple for beer drinkers and it’s ready to enter another era of retro quality for the next generation.

  24. NoDa Brewing continues to grow

    NoDa Brewing sales rep, and friend of the program, Timothy “Fletch” Fletcher on all the new liquid headed your way from Charlotte.

  25. Tarboro Brewing Company

    Inez Ribustello, owner of Tarboro Brewing Company, joined the 919 Beer Podcast to discuss their new seasonal releases and how TBC continues to be a huge part of the eastern region’s community.

  26. Fainting Goat keeping it as local as possible in Fuquay and Benson

    Tim Reichert, Co-Owner/Head Brewer at Fainting Goat Brewing Company, joined the 919 Beer Podcast to discuss their growth into Benson and why the community brewery is still as important as ever.

  27. NC State Fair welcomes “craft beer day”

    Shannon Taylor, Events & Allied Programs Manger for the NC Craft Brewers Guild, joined the 919 Beer crew to discuss the NC State Fair, NC Craft Beer Month, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  28. The Great Pumpkin Beer Taste Test

    The 919 Beer crew randomly selected pumpkins beers to taste test and accidentally wrecked their palettes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  29. Triple C is back

    Ryan Self, now with Triple C out of Charlotte, joined the 919 Beer Podcast to discuss distribution, seasonals, and a return to west coast IPAs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  30. The Big Move for Big Boss

    Seth Adams from Big Boss in Raleigh joined the 919 Beer Podcast to discuss moving away from their original space and how the brand will benefit from a new brewing arrangement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  31. 919 Beer: Road trip to Southern Smoke BBQ in Garland, NC

    The 919 Beer crew traveled out to Garland, NC to visit Matthew Register of Southern Smoke BBQ for some free beer and amazing food. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  32. 919 Beer: Southend Brewing Co.

    William Brown, Head Brewer at Southend Brewing Co. in Greensboro, joined the 919 Beer Podcast to discuss the area’s downtown social district and their variety of styles in the tap room. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  33. 919 Beer: Southern Pines Brewing expanding into Fayetteville

    Southern Pines dropped by the 919 Beer Podcast to discuss their upcoming seasonal offerings and their big plans for Fayetteville. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  34. 919 Beer: JB Mutual on the growing non-alcoholic beer segment

    Michael Hayek from JB Mutual dropped by the 919 Beer Podcast to discuss the growing market for non-alcoholic beers, from brews that taste exactly like alcoholic IPAs to sports recovery focused wheat beers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  35. 919 Beer: "Catching up with Trophy Brewing"

    Chris Powers, Woody Lockwood and Les Stewart dropped by the 919 Beer Podcast to catch everyone up on what’s happening at their various spaces. From expanded menus on Morgan, event space one Maywood, to full immersion within distilling at Young Hearts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

  36. 919 Beer: Heyday Brewing

    Thorne Watkins of Heyday Brewing joined the 919 Beer Podcast to talk about their North Raleigh brewpub and their outstanding beers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  37. 919 Beer: Understanding Raleigh’s new “social district” plan

    Adam Eckhardt from Crank Arm Brewing Company joined the 919 Beer Podcast to discuss his advocacy for Raleigh’s new social district plan, which will allow establishments to sell “to go” beer and walk to other establishments within a toughly 20 black area. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

  38. 919 Beer: Sierra Nevada expands with hop seltzer and hard teas

    Kathrine Willis from Sierra Nevada joined the 919 Beer Podcast to discuss their new zero calorie, zero alcohol hop flavored sparkling water. Plus, fun new hard teas to get you through the summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  39. 919 Beer: Haw River and Vecino merge, reimagine space in Carrboro

    Dawnya Bohager & Ben Woodward from Haw River Ales and Monica Molina from Vecino joined the 919 Beer podcast to discuss their upcoming merger in Carrboro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  40. 919 Beer: Lonerider Spirits expanding their offerings

    Levin Woodall from Lonerider Spirits joined the 919 Beer Podcast to talk about the Raleigh brewery’s push into bourbon, whiskey, and other spirits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  41. 919 Beer: Catching up with Burial Beer Co.

    Doug and Jess Reiser, CEO and COO of Burial Beer Co. in Asheville, joined the 919 Beer Podcast to discuss how the brewery plans to expand in several ways throughout the rest of 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  42. 919 Beer: Interval Brewing

    Daniel Barker started up a small brewery concept called Interval. He joined the 919 Beer Podcast crew to discuss his limited releases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  43. 919 Beer: Catching up with Bill’s Brewing

    Donnie Stone of Bill’s Brewing in Wilmington dropped by the 919 Beer Podcast to discuss what’s new. While they’re still making lots of hazy brews, consumers have been going back to classics like their pilsner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  44. 919 Beer: Catching up with Casita Cerveceria

    Ryan Witter-Merithew and his wife own and operate Casita in Wilson. The 919 Beer crew caught up with the brewery to discuss there never ending pursuit of trying new beer styles and improving existing ones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  45. 919 Beer Bonus: Lost Province Brewing Company

    Adam's other stop on the Boone tour was at Lost Province Brewing Co, where he (and, once again, Dave Haydysch of MJLC) enjoyed beers, food, and conversation with owners Andy and Lynne Mason. Among some of the topics were the importance of beer, food, and service in Lost Province's brewpub model…

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  46. 919 Beer Bonus: "Bond and Odd Colony"

    Adam catches up with Whit Baker and Aaron Adams of Bond Brothers on a collab brew day they had with Brett Schweigert of Odd Colony Brewing Company out of Pensacola, FL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  47. 919 Beer Bonus: Booneshine Brewing Company

    Adam traveled to Boone and, with a little help from Dave Haydysch of Mason Jar Lager Co, caught up with Jake Armstrong, Managing Brewer at Booneshine Brewing Company, to chat about beer, marketing, and if there really is any difference between IPLs and Cold IPAs. Learn more about your ad choices....

  48. 919 Beer: Hops and Blues at Glass Jug

    Listen to the best blues musicians around while enjoying unlimited samples from the best IPA and hop-forward beer makers around at the upcoming Hops and Blues at Glass Jug Beer Lab in RTP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  49. 919 Beer: Wooden Robot Brewery

    Mike Maniscalco joins host Adam Eshbaugh this week to talk beer with guest Dan Wade, Co-Owner and Operations Manager of Wooden Robot Brewery. Joe Ovies and Wayne Holt are out this week to celebrate the Easter season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  50. 919 Beer: Twenty-Six Acres Brewing Co.

    Joel Padgett of Concord’s Twenty-Six Acres Brewing Co. joined the 919 Beer crew to discuss their popular "Reptar Juice” and the changing nature of taprooms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Triangle's Local Beer Podcast: Hosts Joe Ovies and Adam Eshbaugh talk craft beer, interview local brewers, and take you inside North Carolina's craft beer scene.

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99.9 The Fan Podcasts | Raleigh, North Carolina

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