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Episode 20, Lumber Barons’, part II

michaelcsnell — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 12:20:24 +0000

Season 1, Episode 20

In part two of our interview with Marty Rapnicki, head brewer at Lumber Barons’ Grill and Brew Pub in Bay City, Michigan, we learn more about his award winning beers, and what inspired him to become a professional brewer. Later we take a dinner cruise to Charity Island in Saginaw Bay.

Links for this episode:

Lumber Baron’s Charcoal Grill & Brew Pub
Dore Riverview Complex
804 E Midland Street
Bay City, Michigan
48706
(989) 891-0100

Charity Island Transport, Inc.
PO Box 171
Au Gres MI
48703
(517) 579-3182

For more information:

Bay City Convention and Visitors Bureau
901 Saginaw Street
Bay City, Michigan
48708

World Expo of Beer

Michigan Beer Guide

Episode 18: Fredericksburg Brewing, part II

michaelcsnell — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 08:45:17 +0000

Season 1, Episode 18

In part two of our interview with Richard “Dick” Estensen, owner of Fredericksburg Brewing Company, we delve more deeply into the characteristics of his beer. Afterward, we take a brief tour of his 1940s-inspired Hangar Hotel, before heading into the countryside to visit Luckenbach Texas.

Links for this episode:

The Fredericksburg Brewing Company
245 East Main Street
Fredericksburg, Texas
78624

Hangar Hotel, Conference Center & Pacific Showroom
155 Airport Road
Fredericksburg, Texas
78624

Luckenbach, Texas
412 Luckenbach Town Loop
Fredericksburg, Texas
78624

For more information:

Fredericksburg Convention & Visitor Bureau
302 East Austin Street
Fredericksburg, Texas
78624
(888) 997-3600

Episode 16: Right Brain, part II

michaelcsnell — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 21:38:55 +0000

Season 1, Episode 16

In part two of our chat with Russ Springsteen and John Niedermaier of Right Brain Brewery in Traverse City, Michigan, John discusses the moment he became interested in beer making, and explains what a “statement” beer is, and why he likes to challenge is customers. Afterward, we explore the perched dunes of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.

Links for this episode:

Right Brain Brewery
221 Garland Street
Traverse City, Michigan
49684

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore 
9922 Front St. Hwy M-72
Empire, MI
49630-9797
(231)326-5134

For more information:

Traverse City Convention and Visitors Bureau
101 West Grandview Parkway
Traverse City, Michigan
49684
(800) 940-1120

Episode 15: Right Brain, part I

michaelcsnell — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 00:55:13 +0000

Season 1, Episode 15

In part one of our chat with Russ Springsteen and John Niedermaier of Right Brain Brewery in Traverse City, Michigan, we learn about early ’90s boom in the brewing industry, before exploring the architecture of Charlevoix’s Earl Young.

Links for this episode:

Right Brain Brewery
221 Garland Street
Traverse City, Michigan
49684

Traverse City Convention and Visitors Bureau
101 West Grandview Parkway
Traverse City, Michigan
49684
(800) 940-1120

Charlevoix Historical Society
103 State Street
Charlevoix MI 49720
(231) 547-0373

Charlevoix Chamber of Commerce
109 Mason Street
Charlevoix, Michigan
49720
(231) 547-2101

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Episode 14: Grizzly Peak, part II

michaelcsnell — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 11:59:40 +0000

Season 1, Episode 14

A longer-than-usual episode, but packed with solid information about Grizzly Peak’s Alan Pugsley brewing system, and the chemistry of nitrogen-dispensed beers. Then we head to Kerrytown, one of Ann Arbor’s funkiest shopping districts.

Links for this episode:

Grizzly Peak Brewing Company
120 West Washington
Ann Arbor, Michigan
48104

Kerrytown District

For more information:

Ann Arbor Area Convention and Visitors Bureau
120 West Huron St. 
Ann Arbor, Michigan
48104

(800) 888-9487

Episode 13: Grizzly Peak, part I

michaelcsnell — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:21:48 +0000

Season 1, Episode 13

On this week’s episode, we return to Michigan to chat with Duncan Williams, brewmaster of Grizzly Peak, and explore the Dymaxion House exhibit at The Henry Ford. In Part 1, we learn about the history of Grizzly Peak, and the type of food and beer they produce.

Links for this episode:

Grizzly Peak Brewing Company
120 West Washington
Ann Arbor, Michigan
48104

The Henry Ford
20900 Oakwood Blvd
Dearborn, Michigan
48124

For more information:

Ann Arbor Area Convention and Visitors Bureau
120 West Huron St. 
Ann Arbor, Michigan
48104

(800) 888-9487

Episode 12: Kentucky Ale (Alltech), part II

michaelcsnell — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 18:41:49 +0000

Season 1, Episode 12

This week we conclude our visit with Adam McCraith, former brewer at Alltech Lexington Brewing & Distilling Company, and talk about distribution, and their expansion into distilling. This will be the first time in history that malt whisky will be distilled in the state of Kentucky. Then we check out the ponies at Keeneland.

Travel by the Pint welcomes Alltech’s new master brewer, Ken Lee, who joined Alltech in March of this year.

Links for this episode:

Alltech’s Lexington Brewing and Distilling Company
401 Cross Street
Lexington, KY 40508

Keeneland Association, Inc.
4201 Versailles Road
P.O. Box 1690
Lexington, Kentucky
40588-1690

Telephone: (859) 254-3412
Toll Free: (800) 456-3412

For more information:

Lexington Convention and Visitors Bureau
301 East Vine Street
Lexington, KY 40507
(800) 848-1224

Episode 11: Kentucky Ale (Alltech), part I

michaelcsnell — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 11:13:52 +0000

Season 1, Episode 11

This week we chat with Adam McCraith, former brewer at Alltech Lexington Brewing Company, about their triple crown of beers, and their title sponsorship of the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2010. Then we head to the Kentucky Horse Park to see check out the event site.

Travel by the Pint welcomes Alltech’s new master brewer, Ken Lee, who joined Alltech in March of this year.

Alltech Lexingon Brewing & Distilling Company will be hosting Flanagan’s Beer Festival in Louisville, June 7, 2009.

And mark your calendars for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2010, to be held September 25 – October 10, 2010.

Links for this episode:

Alltech’s Lexington Brewing and Distilling Company
401 Cross Street
Lexington, KY 40508

Kentucky Horse Park
4089 Iron Works Parkway
Lexington, KY 40511

2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games

For more information:

Lexington Convention and Visitors Bureau
301 East Vine Street
Lexington, KY 40507
(800) 848-1224

Episode 10: Vino’s, part II

michaelcsnell — Sun, 24 May 2009 23:26:51 +0000

Season 1, Episode 10

This week we learn how Vino’s Pizza Pub & Brewery stays in sync with downtown Little Rock, and then head west to explore to the summit of Mount Magazine.

Mark June 26 & 27, 2009 on your calendars for the 13th Annual Mt. Magazine International Butterfly Festival. The Festival includes nature walks, live music, arts and crafts, and much more.

Links for this episode:

Vino’s
923 West 7th
Little Rock, AR 72201

Mount Magazine State Park
16878 Highway 309 South
Paris, AR 72855
(877) 665-6343

For more information:

Little Rock Convention and Visitors Bureau
P. O. Box 3232
Little Rock, AR 72203
(800) 844-4781

Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism

Paris Area Chamber of Commerce
301 West Walnut,
Paris, AR 72855
(479) 963-2244

Episode 9: Vino’s, part I

michaelcsnell — Mon, 11 May 2009 16:52:14 +0000

Season 1, Episode 9

It’s time to return to Little Rock, this time for a slice and a pint at Vino’s Brew Pub, before soaking up the thermal waters at Hot Springs National Park in Hot Springs, Arkansas.

Links for this episode:

Vino’s
923 West 7th
Little Rock, AR 72201

Hot Springs National Park
101 Reserve Street
Hot Springs, AR 71901

For more information:

Little Rock Convention and Visitors Bureau
P. O. Box 3232
Little Rock, AR 72203
(800) 844-4781

Hot Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau 
P.O. Box 6000 
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71902  
(800) 543-2284