We are on the road for this episode of "Date Night Chronicles".  We come to you from Montpelier, VT where we share our latest adventures and taste 2 great ciders that the Northwest Cider Club provided... Free Water Cider Company - Opal Dry Cider - Barrel Aged and Woodinville Ciderworks - Red Flesh Hard Apple Cider Highlights from our discussion: West Overton Village and Distillery Valley Forge Beer and Cider Fest Caledonia Spirits Whistle Pig Whiskey Taconic Distillery The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze Foam Brewers Stowe Cider Citizen Cider Smugglers Notch Distillery Prohibition Pig Oaks & Evelyn Von Trapp Brewing Whole Foods Market Mad River Distillers Brewscuits is sponsoring this episode.  Be sure to check them out at www.brewscuits.com  Type in "Fermented Adventure" at checkout to get 15% off your first order.

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Northwest Cider Club - Date Night Chronicles

This episode features Max Pfeffer of Manatawny Still Works.

Manatawny Still Works - Max Pfeffer

This episode features our interviews from the American Whiskey Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  It was recorded at the Independence Seaport Museum. Highlights From our Discussion: Copper Fox Distillery Eight Oaks Farm Distillery Catoctin Creek Pennsylvania Farm Bureau Gallows Hill Spirits Uncle Nearest Angel's Envy Middleton Mixology - Smoketop Toast The Trees Brown - Forman Jack Daniels Lehigh Valley Screampark Salem Witch Trials GWAR - Ragnarok Rye Robin Robinson Shenandoah National Park Sperryville, VA Williamsburg, VA

American Whiskey Convention - Part 2

This episode features our interviews from the American Whiskey Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  It was recorded at the Independence Seaport Museum. Highlights From our Discussion: George Washington's Mount Vernon Distillery Stoll & Wolfe Delaware Valley Fields Foundation Dick Stoll Lititz, PA A.H.Hirsch Pernod Ricard USA Jefferson's Bourbon Smooth Ambler MGP Contradiction Heaven Hill Distillery Evan Williams Small Batch Larceny Small Batch Rittenhouse Rye Old Fitzgerald Old Limestone Mixing Water 

American Whiskey Convention - Part 1

This episode features Michael Dombrosky of Christmas City Spirits. It all began, when a group of 4 coworkers who were rugby players, got together to share their love of the history of Bethlehem, PA.  They formed the restaurant at Tavern at the Sun Inn.  The next step was to bring the spirits into the tavern.  Woody's family has a long history of distilling in the coal regions of Pennsylvania.  His great grandmother would create Laudanum and make house calls to those with a variety of ailments.  His family has a storied past of making Rye Whiskey.  The owners crossed paths with Woody and they brought him on to distill their incredible spirits and unique recipes.  We learned so much sitting down with Woody and we had a great time enjoying his craft creations.  We welcome Brewscuits as a sponsor of the podcast.  Be sure to check them out at www.brewscuits.com.  Type in Fermented Adventure at checkout to get 15% off your first order. 564 Main St, Bethlehem, PA 18018 - (484) 893-0590- www.suninnbethlehem.org - Facebook Highlights from our discussion: Bethlehem, PA Laudanum Puerto Rico Distillery Good Food Awards MicroLiquor Spirit Awards Ascot Awards Easton Kuebler Lager Caves Tito's Vodka Gallows Hill Spirits Cold Springs Copper Works Lehigh University Steve Bashore American Whiskey Convention The Peoples Kitchen Lenni Lenape

Christmas City Spirits - Michael "Woody" Dombrosky

This episode features Scott Wishart of Scott's Mini Woodshop Scotts journey into woodworking began with him needing to fix things around the house.  He learned more about wood turning from watching YouTube videos.  His craft woodwork has become his therapy and his escape.  He connected his love of whiskey & wine with creating bottle stoppers, bottle openers and special wine goblets.  He even made unique tumblers for the podcast episode.  Our interview transforms into whiskey and woodworking with Scott.    We welcome Brewscuits as a sponsor of the podcast.  Be sure to check them out at www.brewscuits.com.  Type in Fermented Adventure at checkout to get 15% off your first order. Instagram  YouTube Highlights from our discussion: Bimber Distillery Dalwhinnie Distillery Diageo Wegmans Whole Foods Market Freddie Johnson Blantons Bourbon Old Line Spirits Red Pump Spirits Mason Dixon Distillery Manatawny Still Works

Whiskey and Wood - Scott Wishart - Scott's Mini Woodshop

We are back, sharing some more spirits that we picked up on a recent trip to Saint Michaels Maryland.  In this Date Night Chronicles we are enjoying Gray Wolf Spirits.  We share our tasting notes from these 4 amazing expression... Vodka, Gin, Agave and a Solera Rye Whiskey 605 S. Talbot St. #6, St. Michaels, MD 21663 - (443)339-4894 - www.graywolfspirits.com - Facebook Highlights from our discussion: American Whiskey Convention Saint Michaels Maryland Northwest Cider Association Brewscuits is sponsoring this episode.  Be sure to check them out at www.brewscuits.com.  Type in Fermented Adventure at checkout to get 15% off your first order.

Gray Wolf Spirits - Date Night Chronicles

This episode features Emily Ritchie of Northwest Cider Association The association was founded in 2010 to connect cider makers with cider drinkers.  Emily brings together and coordinates 100 plus producers of cider.  The large region covers: Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, as well as, British Columbia. Emily focuses on growing the market for cider, helping to improve and increase the quality of cider and create community.  We sample 2 amazing ciders from the Cider Club.  Listen as Emily provides a sensational education in the world of cider.   We welcome Brewscuits as a sponsor of the podcast.  Be sure to check them out at www.brewscuits.com.  Type in Fermented Adventure at checkout to get 15% off your first order. (360) 336-3727 - www.nwcider.com - Facebook Highlights from our discussion: Northwest Cider Symposium Bushwacker Cider E.Z. Orchards Centre Ring Wenatchee Whole Foods Market

Northwest Cider Association - Emily Ritchie

This episode features Jack O'Connell of Dr. Brewlittles Beer Co. The success of this new brewery is based on the concept of putting all if the right people in place.  Bringing on the right head brewer was th first step after finding the location.  It's the same formula as hiring a great chef to start a restaurant.  Joshua Caputo came on board.  Dr. Brewlittles opened on Labor Day Weekend 2020 and has been a sensation right out of the gate.  Co-Founder Chris Torre and jack continue to expand their brewing capacity, as well as, the space for enjoying their most excellent beer.  We welcome Brewscuits as a sponsor of the podcast.  Be sure to check them out at www.brewscuits.com.  Type in Fermented Adventure at checkout to get 15% off your first order. 108 E Main St, Maple Shade, NJ 08052 - (856) 406-5200- www.drbrewlittlesbeer.com - Facebook Highlights from our discussion: Samuel Adams Portland Kettle Works Untappd Moo-Duck Brewery Busta Rhymes Nearest Green Distillery University of the Sciences Band of Media Brewers Lallemand Logo My Way Arrested Development The Seed

Dr. Brewlittles Beer Co. - Jack O'Connell

This episode features Aaron Diamond of Train Wreck Distillery. The seed of entrepreneurship was planted by Arron's Grandfather, Norman Diamond.  At a very young age Aaron would help Norman make beer and wine.  After his grandfather passed, Aaron tried making his own beer and wine.  It just didn't turn out the same.  According to Aaron it was not very good at all.  That's when he thought it would be better to distill the bad product that he made.  He turned his sights to distilling.  He began taking classes with his father to learn how to distill.  Traveling all over the country and even London to gain the knowledge that the desired.  In 2014 they purchased a run down train station in Mount Holly.  Right on the banks of the Rancocas Creek.  In 2015 they started distilling and working on perfecting their recipes.  In July of 2017 they opened their door to the public.  Train Wreck is a vibrant distillery where people come for the spirits, the cocktails, the great entertainment and the lively banter.  From it's humble beginnings this is no longer a train wreck but, a rousing success.      We welcome Brewscuits as a sponsor of the podcast.  Be sure to check them out at www.brewscuits.com.  Type in Fermented Adventure at checkout to get 15% off your first order. 25 Madison Ave, Mt Holly, NJ 08060 - (609) 288-6300- www.trainwreckdistillery.com - Facebook Highlights from our discussion: Sipsmith Gin East London Liquor Company Beefeater Gin Spellbound Brewing Auburn Road Vineyard Little Water Distillery  Bluecoat Gin Stateside Vodka

Train Wreck Distillery - Aaron Diamond

This episode features Angel Rivera and Crystal Rivera of Puerto Rico Distillery. Angel and Crystal opened the distillery in March of 2020, just as the Covid shutdown took effect.  The City of Frederick and the surrounding community has welcomed them with open arms.  It has been a great fit for everyone.  It wasn't an easy decision at first.  But, when the Rivera's made up their minds, they sold their home and moved to Frederick.  There is family and culture around Pitorro.  It is a Clandestine Rum that is Puerto Rican Moonshine.  This is the true Puerto Rican Rum passed down from generation to generation.  "Puerto Rican born and Maryland made."  So, what is Pitorro?  Listen to the podcast episode and learn all about it.   We welcome Brewscuits as a sponsor of the podcast.  Be sure to check them out at www.brewscuits.com.  Type in Fermented Adventure at checkout to get 15% off your first order. 1341 Hughes Ford Rd, Frederick, MD 21701 - (240) 457-4038- www.puertoricodistilery.com - Facebook Highlights from our discussion: Pitorro Taneytown Liquors The Wine Source University of Maryland Honey Bee Lab Frederick, MD

Puerto Rico Distillery - Angel and Crystal Rivera

This episode features Ashley Perez of Dragon Distillery. Mark and Tania Lambert founded Dragon Distillery as a passion project.  The theme is inspired by the game Dungeons and Dragons.  However, when it comes to the spirits they are not playing games.  Mark's family settled in Frederick in the 1700's.  The moonshine recipes date back to before prohibition.  In 2015 the Lambert's opened Dragon and it is the first distillery to open in Frederick since after Prohibition.  Ashley shares the story of the distillery and we sample many of the amazing craft distilled spirits.  Like many craft businesses they support local farmer to create their products.     We welcome Brewscuits as a sponsor of the podcast.  Be sure to check them out at www.brewscuits.com.  Type in Fermented Adventure at checkout to get 15% off your first order. 1341 Hughes Ford Rd Suite 108, Frederick, MD 21701 - (301) 844-6416- www.dragondistillery.com - Facebook Highlights from our discussion: Frederick, MD 4 The Love of Sweets Cutwater Spirits Dungeons & Dragons Maryland Renaissance Festival Linganore Wines Wassail Attaboy Brewing Company Carroll Creek Park Earthly Elements Flying Dog Brewery Isabella's Taverna Maryland Distillers Guild

Dragon Distillery - Ashley Perez

We spent some time in Saint Michaels Maryland a few weeks ago.  We got to meet Jaime Windon of Windon Distilling who is the CEO and Founder of Lyon Rum.  In this episode we taste 4 of the expressions from our fermented adventure.   Windon Distilling - 605 S Talbot Street #6 (in the Old Mill), Saint Michaels, MD 21663 - www.lyonrum.com Facebook Highlights from our discussion: American Whiskey Convention Saint Michaels Maryland Dragon Distillery Puerto Rico Distillery Train Wreck Distillery Brewscuits is sponsoring this episode.  Be sure to check them out at www.brewscuits.com.  Type in Fermented Adventure at checkout to get 15% off your first order.

Lyon Rum - Date Night Chronicles

This episode features Mike Brubaker and Kristen Brubaker of Moo-Duck Brewery Mike received a home brewing kit as a birthday present.  The pale ale is what got things started over 14 years ago.  The science and the creativity part hooked Mike in.  Family and friends started clamoring for their brew.  Then they began brewing for big events.  The hobby turned into homebrew competitions and successful accolades.  Kristen and Mike then rolled up their sleeves, kept their day jobs and worked their butts off for the first year.  Moo-Duck is a community meeting place where friends can gather and enjoy sensational beer. We welcome Brewscuits as a sponsor of the podcast.  Be sure to check them out at www.brewscuits.com.  Type in Fermented Adventure at checkout to get 15% off your first order. 79 S Wilson Ave, Elizabethtown, PA 17022 - (717) 727-3791 - www.mooduckbrewery.com - Facebook Highlights from our discussion: Blue Heron Coffee Pour Man's Brewing Company Masonic Village Elizabethtown Poor Richard's Ale Winters Heritage House Museum World Series of Birding Birdwatching Elizabethtown, PA Rotary Amtrak Lancaster Homebrew

Moo-Duck Brewery - Mike and Kristen Brubaker

This episode features Art Etchells of Pennsylvania Libations. Pennsylvania Libations is opening their Philadelphia Location in the Reading Terminal Market.  It will feature over 20 craft producers in the State of PA and will offer over 100 different products.  The soft opening is set for the weekend of June 19th and 20th.  Just in time for Father's Day.  PA Libations began in Pittsburgh just 4 years ago.  Christian Simmons is the brain child behind this incredible store that offers products created in Pennsylvania.  Philadelphia's own Art Etchells is managing the location here in the RTM.  We enjoyed our time learning more about Art's journey from Hockey Blogger to creating one of the most successful social media pages... Foobooz.  Art brings his vast experience in the craft wine and spirits industry and will help to showcase some of the best that PA has to offer.  Now locals and tourists alike have just one more reason to get to the Reading Terminal. We welcome Brewscuits as a sponsor of the podcast.  Be sure to check them out at www.brewscuits.com.  Type in Fermented Adventure at checkout to get 15% off your first order. 51 North 12th Street Space #439 Philadelphia, PA 19107 - www.palibations.com - Facebook Highlights from our discussion: Christian Simmons Manatawny Still Works Row House Spirits Philadelphia Magazine Artillery Brewing Maggie's Farm Rum Distillery The Italian Market Strip District Reading Terminal Market Thistle Finch Distillery

Pennsylvania Libations - Art Etchells

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