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Buzzed in Baltimore
by Jess Mayhugh
Buzzed in Baltimore covers Charm City's growing craft beverage scene.
Episodes
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Cheers to the Ottobar
Ottobar owner Tecla Tesnau joins the podcast to talk about the legendary Baltimore rock club. From its days as a tiny, stinky bar on Davis Street to its current status as a renowned music venue that attracts national acts, Tesnau recounts the entire journey. She shares countless only-in-Baltimore...
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Cheers to Guilford Hall
Guilford Hall Brewery CEO Erik Bergman and brewmaster Martin Coad discuss the new Baltimore brewery, its historic building and neighborhood, the popularity of low ABV beers, the niche they've carved out for European session styles, and and the brewery's future distribution plans. Plus, we try…
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Cheers to Sophomore Coffee
Sophomore Coffee owner Kris Fulton talks about his passion and career that has taken him to Los Angeles, New York, and back to Baltimore again. He discusses how the product went from Folgers to Starbucks to the culture that exists today, whether Baltimore is a coffee town, the way orders have...
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Cheers to Johnny Rad’s
Johnny Rad’s and Snake Hill owners Rich Pugh and Randy Coffren chat about their 20-year friendship, how skateboarding and punk rock influenced their lives, the origins of their Southeast Baltimore bars, pivots and adjustments they made during COVID-19, and their favorite things to do in the city....
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Cheers to The Wine Collective
Wine Collective general director Enrique Pallares joins the podcast to chat about the collaborative winery that he co-founded in Baltimore City. He discusses his international upbringing, the unique concept of working with grapes from farms all over the region, the complications with having a...
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Cheers to Ashley Mac
Ashley Mac, bar manager of NiHao, joins the podcast to talk about her her career in bartending at places like R. House and True Chesapeake Oyster House, her four-plus years of continuous sobriety, the way she is helping to normalize mental health struggles in the industry, her innovative...
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Cheers to Joe Giordano
Award-winning photojournalist Joe Giordano talks about 25 years of shooting nightlife photography in Baltimore. His work is chronicled in a new book, We Used To Live at Night, which features scenes from Baltimore bars, clubs, dance parties, casinos, hip-hop battles, drag shows, and everything in...
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Cheers to WTMD and Monument City Brewing
Scott Mullins of WTMD and the staff of Monument City Brewing joined the podcast to discuss their upcoming live show on November 7. In-person seating will be extremely limited and social distanced and they will be live streaming the show on Facebook and YouTube. Proceeds and a virtual tip jar will...
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Cheers to Off The Rox
Ty Jackson and Jeryl Cole talk about their wine and beer shop Off The Rox in Highlandtown. The husband-and-wife team discuss their foray into the industry, how their own love story played out, why they choose to work with small-batch producers, the way COVID-19 has impacted their business, and…
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Cheers to Cane Collective
Ezra Allen and Aaron Joseph talk about their company Cane Collective, which produces fresh and seasonal mixers ideal for at-home bartending. The two discuss how they both got into the industry at a very young age, their complementary business partnership, how the pandemic actually spurred them…
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Cheers to Tenth Ward Distilling
Tenth Ward Distilling founder & owner Monica Pearce discusses opening her dream distillery in the heart of Frederick, what goes on in the cocktail lab, why they decided to make the first absinthe in Maryland, and how they have pivoted to not only offer curbside takeout and delivery—but are also…
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Cheers to Dutch Courage
Dutch Courage owners Brendan Dorr and Eric Fooy discuss opening their dream gin bar just a few short months ago, what the rollercoaster of emotions has been like since, how they've turned a cocktail bar into a carryout bottle shop, and how to best support your local service industry members…
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Cheers to Nepenthe Brewing
Nepenthe Brewing co-owner Jill Antos discusses her early love of beer, one year of owning her Hampden brewery, stereotypes in the industry, some exciting canning news, and everyone's favorite brew shop dog, Benny.
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Cheers to Women in Craft Beer
Guinness head brewer Hollie Stephenson, Checkerspot Brewing co-owner and brewer Judy Neff, and Suspended Brewing co-owner Yasmin Karimian discuss stigmas and stereotypes that women in the craft beer industry face. Listen in to hear how women are breaking the mold, battling “internal sexism,” and...
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Cheers to DuClaw Brewing
DuClaw Brewing founder Dave Benfield and head brewer Brandon Stanko discuss the brewery's exciting evolution over the past few years. Craft beer fans have noticed that DuClaw has shifted—from having a one-trick pony reputation to that of a real brewing powerhouse, constantly churning out…
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Cheers to Baltimore Spirits Company
Baltimore Spirits Company co-owners Max Lents and Eli Breitburg-Smith make a return visit to the podcast to discuss their new space inside Union Collective, rebranded name, and fourth iteration of their Epoch Rye Whiskey. We discuss the secret meeting that convinced them to be a part of Union...
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Cheers to Guinness in Baltimore
Head brewer Hollie Stephenson joins the podcast to talk about opening the only Guinness brewery in the U.S., how she's trying to expand people's preferences beyond the stout, her impressive craft beer resume, and why she has fallen absolutely in love with Baltimore.
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Cheers to Four Seasons Baltimore
Gina Netisingha of Wit & Wisdom at Four Seasons Baltimore chatted about her background living around the world, what hospitality means to her, which cocktail trends she loves and hates, and how she is helping to change the service industry to be more open-minded.
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Cheers to Comptroller Peter Franchot
Comptroller Peter Franchot joins the podcast to talk about the economic impact of craft beer in Maryland, why our state is uniquely bad for the future growth of the industry, the possibility of Maryland selling beer and wine in grocery stores, and how part of his job is being the "Chief Alcohol...
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Cheers to Chelsea Gregoire
Chelsea Gregoire, bar manager at Hotel Revival's new rooftop bar Topside, talks about the Baltimore bar scene, the relationship between religion and hospitality, how the industry as a whole can be more inclusive, and takes us through her cocktail menu of Shandies, rum Old Fashioneds, and more.
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Cheers to Diamondback Brewing
Talked with Colin and Zack of Diamondback Brewing Company about contract brewing, how their brand has evolved, the unique practice of self-distribution, finding their home in Locust Point, and the importance of working with local producers. Plus, we tried spring seasonals and previewed the annual...
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Cheers to Sagamore Spirit
Sagamore Spirit president Brian Treacy and brand director Rachel Fontana talk about the Port Covington distillery turning one years old, rye whiskey history in Maryland, women in the whiskey industry, and what big plans they have for their anniversary party.
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Cheers to Old Line Spirits
Interviewed Mark McLaughlin and Arch Watkins of Old Line Spirits. We chatted about the unusual origins of their distillery, changing perceptions about American single malt whiskey, how they’re celebrating the one-year anniversary of their Highlandtown taproom, and tried their brand new...
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Cheers to Charm City Meadworks
Recorded at Charm City Meadwork's brand new taproom near Mt. Vernon, where owners James Boicourt and Andrew Geffken talked about mead misconceptions, why it’s important to save the bees, local collaborations, and their upcoming apple-cinnamon release.
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Cheers to Monument City Brewing
Hanging with my favorite Baltimore beer brothers of Monument City Brewing! We talk about their latest fall beers, the journey from contract brewing to permanent home, what Highlandtown has meant to them, interesting tales from a family hike, and try their not-yet-released hazy IPA Nobo.
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Cheers to Dogfish Head
Dogfish Head Distilling GM James Montero and Head Distiller Graham Hamblett join me to talk about the relationship between the brewery and the distillery, how they think of out-of-the-box flavors, getting customer feedback straight from the bar, and how Barb from Stranger Things fits into all this.
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Cheers to a Bachelor Party
I tagged along on a City Brew Tour, which took the group around to four different breweries in Baltimore including Heavy Seas, Monument City, Brew House No. 16, and Diamondback Brewing. In the episode, I chronicle the history of the tours, talk to tour guides Matt and Ryan, and even find myself…
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Cheers to Lost Ark Distilling
Talked with Lost Ark Distilling owners Brad Blackwell and Andy Debenham about Maryland pride, local sourcing, how Columbia is getting cool, and tried some of their delicious rums and whiskey—including a summer blend of their spiced rum that everyone should be drinking pronto.
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Cheers to Amaro (LIVE)!
Recorded this episode about amaro live at the Baltimore Podcast Festival. Special guests Kristen Starks of Cosima and Amie Ward of R. Bar talked all about the Italian bitter liqueur, the Baltimore bar scene, gender and race politics in the industry, and how they are changing people's minds one...
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Cheers to Old Westminster Winery
Visited Old Westminster Winery and talked to owners (and siblings) Drew Baker, Lisa Hinton, and Ashli Johnson about making some of the best wines in Maryland. We chat about the winery's origins, their ingredient-driven wines, events in their tasting room, and what it's like to work with family....
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Cheers to Key Brewing
The owners of Key Brewing, Spike Owen and Mike McDonald, talk about how opening the brewery was their mid-life crisis, what they love so much about Dundalk, how it's smart to leave politics out of beer, and why their beers are just so damn easy to drink.
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Cheers to Drinking On The Job
Two of my favorite drink writers—The Baltimore Sun's Wes Case and Charm City Cook's Amy Langrehr—join me to talk about blurring lines between work and play, how the Baltimore bar scene has evolved, our favorite bar and drink trends, whether to read the comments, and how—contrary to popular...
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Cheers to Wicked Sisters
Ever wonder who the geniuses are behind Alexander's Tavern, Papi's Tacos, Huck's American Craft, and now Wicked Sisters? For the latest episode of the podcast, I interview Charlie Gjerde, his wife Lori, and her sister Carrie Podles about the secrets to the success of their mini franchise. We talk...
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Cheers to Baltimore Whiskey Company
The owners of the Baltimore Whiskey Company—Max Lents, Ian Newton, and Eli Breitburg-Smith—discuss the one-year anniversary of their distillery. We talk about the origins of BWC, the state of the local craft spirits scene, the process of making and marketing booze, plans for their anniversary...
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Cheers to Baltimore Beer Week
Talked to Baltimore Beer Week founder Joe Gold about what's in store for the upcoming festival, how the Maryland beer scene has evolved, and what exactly makes pumpkin beer such a hot button issue. Plus we do a vertical tasting of Heavy Seas Greater Pumpkin Ale!
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Cheers to Idle Hour
The co-owners of South Baltimore corner bar Idle Hour discuss how they got into the bar business, their saga of closing and reopening their corner bar gem, how drinking in Baltimore has changed, and, of course, their love for the green liqueur that is Chartreuse.
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Cheers to Union Craft Brewing
We visit Union Craft Brewing in Woodberry to discuss Baltimore's growing craft beer scene, taprooms as community hubs, their latest releases and events, and which beer made some dude pass out in the parking lot.
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Cheers to Lyon Distilling
With Lyon Distilling co-founder Jaime Windon and bartender Aaron Joseph, we talk about the history and merits of rum, the resurgence of tiki culture, the rise of Maryland distilleries, the upcoming Southside Stakes event, and we made two rum cocktails to top it all off.
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Cheers to Clavel
Lane Harlan, Dre Barnhill, and Adam Marans from Clavel discuss the ins and outs of mezcal, getting tattoos in Mexico, and what they have on deck for Cinco de Mayo. Plus, we sample a mezcal flight and new spring cocktails.
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Cheers to Flying Dog Brewery
Flying Dog Brewery is celebrating its 25th anniversary, so CEO Jim Caruso and director of PR Erin Weston discuss the brewery's humble roots, Ralph Steadman's bold art, how it's grown since moving to Maryland, and fun plans for Orioles opening day and a stellar summer concert series lineup. Plus…
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Cheers to the Baltimore Bartenders Guild
Bartenders Brendan Dorr, Doug Atwell, and Ryan Sparks discuss the Baltimore service indsutry, rye whiskey history, their favorite shot-and-beer pairings, the annual Ryes Up event, and make a Southside cocktail to top it all off.
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Buzzed in Baltimore covers Charm City's growing craft beverage scene.
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Buzzed in Baltimore is created and hosted by Jess Mayhugh.
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