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Fermented Adventure The Podcast

by Rich Shane

Welcome to Fermented Adventure The Podcast. Meeting and talking to the creators of distilled spirits, beer, mead, cider and other fermented delights.

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Episodes

  1. The Wine School of Philadelphia - Keith Wallace

    This episode features Keith Wallace of The Wine School of Philadelphia. Keith was starting to get tired of traveling domestically and abroad as a consulting wine maker. He chose to live in Philly because of the airport. It gave him access to convenient travel. He fell in love with Philly. He felt...

  2. Summertime Beers - Sheik Meah

    In this episode Sheik Meah and I discuss and taste beers that are great for Summer. Whether you're working the grill, watching a game or chilling on the beach. Honorable Mentions: Neshaminy Creek Brewing Cape May Brewing Co. Victory Brewing Stirling Pig Brewery Longwood Gardens The Media Theatre...

  3. Wallace Dry Goods - Robin Cummiskey

    This episode features Robin Cummiskey of Wallace Dry Goods. Wallace Dry Goods is a non-alcoholic bottle shop. They carry everything from non-alcoholic beer, spirits and wine. Beverages that aren't trying to mimic any alcohol that are delicious and made for adults. They provide the whole drinking...

  4. Lebowski's Kool-Luah - David and Monica Kowalski

    This episode features David Kowalski and Monica Kowalski of Lebowski's Kool-Luah. Monica and David opened Lebowski's Taproom in August of 2023. Two months later Monica came across her father's recipe for coffee liqueur. The recipe was considered to be lost and forgotten. What they created from…

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  5. Entertainment Inspired Beers - Sheik Meah

    In this episode we discuss and taste beers that were inspired by songs, video games and TV shows. We have a lively discussion with beer aficionado Sheik Meah. Honorable Mentions: 2SP Brewing Company Evil Genius Beer Co. The Great Delco Pop Con Blink 182 Ghostfish Brewing Company Thomas Hooker...

  6. Sunshine Punch - Matt Hemmings

    This episode features Matt Hemmings of Sunshine Punch. Sunshine Punch is an extremely versatile orange, rum, cream cocktail. It is a low ABV cocktail at 36 Proof. Sunshine Punch is a nostalgic ready to pour and distinctly unique spirit. This brand was started four years ago but it originated as a...

  7. Guinness and other St. Patrick's Day Traditions

    In this episode we dive into the rich history of St. Patrick's Day and we learn about Guinness and other traditions of the day., Honorable Mentions: Jameson Redbreast Bushmills Tullamore D.E.W. Teeling Whiskey Baileys Irish Cream Magners Orchard Thieves Longueville House Cider O'Hara's Brewery...

  8. Black History Month - Celebrating Black Pioneers in Spirits and Fermentation

    This episode features the black pioneers in the world of distilled spirits, breweries, wineries, cideries and meaderies. Honorable Mentions: Uncle Nerarest Du Nord Social Spirits Painted Stave Distilling Black Momma Vodka Brough Brothers Peoples Brewing Company Two Locals Brewing Brown Estate...

  9. Presidential Spirits

    This episode features presidential spirit habits of their time. It takes a look at how our presidents drank or didn't drink. Honorable Mentions: Steve Bashore George Washington's Mount Vernon Distillery Episode 50 Monticello Old Grand Dad Wild Turkey J. Rieger & Co

  10. Jack Daniel's Rickhouse and Other Catastrophic Events

    In this episode we feature the recent rickhouse collapse at Jack Daniel's and other catastrophic events in spirits history. Honorable Mention: Jack Daniel's Brown-Forman Barton 1792 Heaven Hill North of Scotland Distilling Jim Beam Bundaberg Distillery

  11. Milestones and Celebrations!

    In this episode we highlight the milestones and celebrations happening in the fascinating world of fermentation. Honorable Mentions: Duckhorn Vineyards Decoy Wines Château d'Yquem New Belgium Brewing Fuller's Brewery Maker's Mark Glenfarclas Distillery Casey Jones Distillery Midleton Distillery...

  12. Kombucha... What the Heck is it?

    As we wrap up Dry January we delve into the mystique of Kombucha. Highlights From our Conversation: GT's Kombucha Brew Dr. Kombucha Health-Ade Remedy Kombucha High Point Kombucha Boochy Mama's Kombucha

  13. Douglas Laing & Co. - Big Peat - Burns Night

    This episode features a conversation about Burns Night and Douglas Laing & Co's Big Peat. The Whip Tavern

  14. Ferm Foundations - Mark McDonough and Nathan Santichen

    This episode features Mark McDonough and Nathan Santichen of Ferm Foundations. About 3 years ago these childhood friends began selling their kimchi at farmers markets. Nate grew up makingsaurkraut with his family for New Years. They would make about three hundred pounds and give it out to their...

  15. Dry January

    This episode features the history of Dry January, as well as, non-alcohol and low alcohol choices. Honorable Mentions: Nicole Brodeur Alcohol Change UK Lyre's Seedlip Ritual Zero Proof The Pathfinder Kraig Rovensky - Episode 194 Schilling Cider Brooklyn Brewery Weihenstephaner Athletic Brewing...

  16. Durham Distillery Conniption Barrel Aged Gin and our Year End Review

    In this episode we reflect on 2024. Some of the highlights and standout moments from the past year. We share and review Durham Distillery's Conniption Barrel aged gin. We look forward to where our adventures will take us in 2025. Highlights From our Conversation: Durham Distillery Asbury Park...

  17. Corte Vetusto Mezcal - Matthew Tarallo

    This episode features Matthew Tarallo of Corte Vetusto Mezcal. Matthew comes from corporate America. His resume lists experiences with Coca-Cola and British American Tobacco. Today he is developing an entity that allows for focusing on creating brands and expanding the footprint and recognition…

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  18. Tin City Distillery - Patrick Brooks

    This episode features Patrick Brooks of Tin City Distillery. Tin City Distillery, In Pasa Robles, CA, is "in the heart of a drinking town with a farming problem". After you make world class wine you distill it into brandy. The idea for the distillery came way too late at night while drinking…

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  19. Bone N' Bottle Reviews/Bird Dog Cider - Damin Sawyer/Pete Endres

    This episode features Damin Sawyer of Bone N' Bottle Reviews and Pete Endres of Bird Dog Cider. Bone N' Bottle Reviews is a mashup of hard cider and chicken wings. Damin came into cider into 2014. He discovered the perfect pairing for cider was chicken wings. Pete owns and operates Bird Dog Cider...

  20. The History and Magic of Drambuie

    In this episode we explore the history and magic Drambuie. Be sure to visit our Instagram page to see the cocktail, the Hey Jonnie Cope, being made.

  21. Broken Shed Vodka - Mark Simmonds

    This episode features Mark Simmonds of Broken Shed Vodka. It was in 2009 that two Americans came down to Lake Wanaka on holiday. They fell in love with New Zealand. They were drinking vodka martini's with Mark and the asked the question. "Why are we drinking these with imported vodka?" Mark has...

  22. Wilderness Trail Distillery - Dr. Pat Heist

    This episode features Dr. Pat Heist of Wilderness Trail Distillery. Wilderness Trail Distillery is the culmination of expertise that began as a fermentation company. Shane Baker and Pat Heist started Ferm Solutions, a fermentation company that services hundreds of distilleries. It was the…

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  23. Tepache Sazón - Rio Chenery

    This episode features Rio Chenery of Tepache Sazón. Tepache is a fermented fruit or vegetable wine from Mexico. It dates back to prior to the Spanish arriving. This was originally a fermented corn drink from the Aztecs. This tepache comes from Michoacán and is something new to the United States...

  24. Buzz Mead - Walt Talunas and Steve Occhiolini

    This episode features Walt Talunas and Steve Occhiolini of Buzz Mead. Buzz Mead got started on a whim. 3 Bee Keepers Walt, Steve and George came together to sell honey from their apiaries. They make and sell a wide variety of cream and infused honeys. It was George that made the suggestion to…

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  25. Shore Sauce - Neil Narcisse

    This episode features Neil Narcisse of Shore Sauce. Shore sauce started 6 years ago. Neil sat down to dinner one night and he emptied the last bottle of hot sauce in the house. He looked at the bottle and its simple ingredients. He googled recipes and how to make hot sauce. One of his favorites…

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  26. Bad Ideas Beverage - Brian Makela

    This episode features Brian Makela of Bad Ideas Beverage. Brian has a background in food science. He's been in the food and beverage industry throughout his career.It was in 2019 that the decided to take a leap and form his own company. He honed his skills and expertise which brought him to the...

  27. Kilinga Bacanora - Rodrigo Bojorquez

    This episode features Rodrigo Bojorquez of Kilinga Bacanora. Bacanora is the original sprit from the state of Sonora. It's a mezcal variety that pays tribute to his mother by naming it Kilinga. He developed into an agave aficionado but wasn't fond of bacanora. It was a barbecue at a friends house...

  28. Black Eyed Susan Spice Co. - Sebastian Shriver

    This episode features Sebastian Shriver of Black Eyed Susan Spice Co. Tim, Ron and Sebastian met playing bar trivia in Fells Point, at Max's Tap House in Baltimore. Sebastian began creating hot sauces at home. It was Ron who was the most vocal about getting out and selling the original flavor...

  29. Asbury Park Distilling Co. - Kelly Bodnar

    This episode feature Kelly Bodnar of Asbury Park Distilling Co. The founders felt the vibe and recognized the huge art and music scene that was leading the renaissance of Asbury Park. Foot traffic was picking up and it made sense to launch a distillery on Memorial Day 2017. Bill Tambussi was the...

  30. Distillery of Modern Art - Matt Greif

    This episode features Matt Greif of the Distillery of Modern Art. Matt was working at a distillery in Northern Chicago and he was looking for a change of scenery. After 25 years of distilling in the backdrop of Chicago he was called to go to Atlanta. There was a start up distillery waiting for…

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  31. American Metal Whiskey - Josh Allison and Randy Carlson

    This episode features Josh Allison and Randy Carlson of American Metal Whiskey. Co-founder Josh is a custom builder, a shop manager and a partner at American Metal Customs. From day one Josh has been passionate about anything with two wheels. His creative talents and skills took him into the…

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  32. De Nada Tequila - Danny Neeson and Adam Milman

    This episode features Danny Neeson and Adam Milman of De Nada Tequila. Danny and Adam were roommates at Tulane University. They first launched a sustainable clothing line called Pine Outfitters. They learned a lot from that business. A bottle of tequila changed the direction of their friendship...

  33. Milk and Honey Ciders - Pat Martin

    This episode features Pat Martin of Milk and Honey Ciders. Three childhood friends Peter, Aaron and Adam brought their skill sets together and formed a cidery. Milk and Honey specializes in heirloom and heritage apple varieties. They focus on dry to semi dry aromatic and interesting ciders. 11738...

  34. Originals Imports - Alessandro Ercolano

    This episode features Alessandro Ercolano of Originals Imports. Alessandro founded Originals Imports a few years ago. It's a small house of craft independent spirits. He takes trips to South Italy to discover small producers who are family owned that got and source their own ingredients. He...

  35. The Pathfinder- Kraig Rovensky

    This episode features Kraig Rovensky of The Pathfinder. The Pathfinder is a fermented and distilled non-alcoholic hemp seed based bitter elixir. Two years of development lead to receiving a patent for the process of production. The concept and idea for The Pathfinder was derived from a…

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  36. Clear Creek Distillery/Hood River Distillers - Caitlin Bartlemay

    This episode features Caitlin Bartlemay of Clear Creek Distillery. Clear Creek Distillery was founded oil 1985 by Steve McCarthy. The goal was to use the bounty that comes from the Pacific Northwest in its. production and turn it into fruit brandies, spirits and liquors that would rival their...

  37. Galliano and The Yellow Bird Cocktail

    In this episode we explore the cocktail Galliano and The Yellow Bird Cocktail. Be sure to visit ⁠Instagram⁠ to see the cocktail being made.

  38. The Last Word

    In this episode we explore the cocktail The Last Word. Be sure to visit Instagram to see the cocktail being made.

  39. Honkaku Spirits - Christopher Pellegrini

    This episode features Christopher Pellegrini of Honkaku Spirits. The word Honkaku means authentic in Japanese. Honkaku Spirits is an import company that brings traditional spirits from Japan that are much older than Japanese whiskey. We are focusing Shochu and Awamori in our discussion. Shochu is…

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  40. Goodlands Food Co. - Anna Dausman

    This episode features Anna Dausman of Goodlands Food Co. Goodlands Food Co. is a Philly based hot sauce company that was a pandemic hobby that turned into something bigger. Anna had a community garden with a plot that she started growing ghost peppers. The amusing part is that the garden is in a...

  41. Hercules Mulligan - Steve Luttmann

    This episode features Steve Luttmann of Hercules Mulligan. In 2015 Steve, who is a history buff, was reading Ron Chernow's " Alexander Hamilton". He came across this character by the name of Hercules Mulligan. This lead him to an out of print biography about Hercules Mulligan. This is where the...

  42. Phila Mead Co. - Steve and Rich Kassabian

    This episode features Steve Kassabian and Rich Kassabian of Phila Mead Co. Steve has been a home brewing hobbies for about 10 years.. He and his brother Rich always wanted to do something together. Rich brings his business education and experience to the partnership. Looking at the landscape they...

  43. Durham Distillery Review of Krupnikas and Damn Fine Liquor Mocha

    Dawn and I are back with our first date night chronicle of 2024. In this episode we review two amazing liqueurs from Durham Distillery. Be sure to support our sponsor ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Brewscuits⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use the code fa2024 at checkout for 15% off your entire order. Highlights…

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  44. Dave's Concoctions - Dave Broderick

    This episode features Dave Broderick of Dave's Concoctions. Dave's Concoctions are drink mixes that you can have as either a cocktail or a mocktail. In just two pours you can have an equally balanced cocktail with not a lot of effort. Dave was an IT Consultant for almost 30 years when he found...

  45. Pour Richard's Coffee Co. & Distillery - Rich and M.J. Berman

    This episode features Rich Berman and M.J. Berman of Pour Richard's Coffee Co. & Distillery. Pour Richard's Coffee Co. got started on 12/13/2013 after Rich had been roasting coffee beans at home for a few years. Friends and family began to inquire when they could buy the delicious smelling coffee...

  46. Atelier Vie - Jedd Haas

    This episode features Jedd Haas of Atelier Vie. We met Jedd last year at Tails of the Cocktail. We were introduced to the many spirits that Atelier Vie was producing. Most notably was the Toulouse Rouge and Vert Absinthe. Jedd has been producing spirits in New Orleans since 2012. Getting the...

  47. Durham Distillery - Lee Katrincic

    This episode features Lee Katrincic of Durham Distillery. The distillery became a passion project born out of being gin fans. Lee and his wife Melissa would travel and visit gin distilleries. Out of nowhere one anniversary, Melissa suggested that they open their own distillery. With their...

  48. Eda Rhyne Distilling Company - Chris Bower

    This episode features Chris Bower of Eda Rhyne Distilling Company. Chris had been looking into doing a distillery for a number of years. He had been working on some home made projects. One day a mutual friend Rett Murphy came to Chris and shared that he's been looking to create a distillery. Rett...

  49. Perlick Distillery - Scott Perlick

    This episode features Scott Perlick of Perlick Distillery. The Perlick family and their ancestors have been farming the land in Northern Wisconsin since the 1920's. It is a small county with about 17,000 people and two stop lights. They farm over 2,000 acres growing a wide variety of plants and...

  50. Bourbon Of The Week - Chris Littlewood

    This episode features Chris Littlewood of Bourbon Of The Week. Chris started his YouTube Channel right before the start of Covid. It was a project to educate himself and other about whiskey. Chris's introduction to all things whiskey came by the way of his someday to be father-in-law. Over time…

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Welcome to Fermented Adventure The Podcast. Meeting and talking to the creators of distilled spirits, beer, mead, cider and other fermented delights.

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