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This episode features Kathy Ganser of Devil's Creek Brewery.  "Wouldn't it be cool to start a brewery?" The seed was planted in 2015, Kathy and Anthony decided to open a brewery.  Kathy went for it and dove right in.  Doing site planning and drawing from her background in graphic design, she made the branding come alive.  The name pays homage to a Jersey Devil sighting in Collingswood.  At the creek right behind where the brewery sits.  Like many breweries Anthony and Kathy began as home brewers.  Early on Anthony was winning awards for his home craft beer.  They put their heart and soul into building out the local neighborhood place.  Today Kathy is creating recipes that are winning awards in national competitions.  The beers are strong in flavor and character.  This women owned brewery is doing Collingswood proud and has quickly become a hot spot for the community. 1 Powell Ln, Collingswood, NJ 08108 - (856) 425-2520 - www.devilscreekbrewery.com - Facebook Highlights from our discussion: Collingswood, NJ Jersey Devil Erik Dickersbach River Horse Brewing Company Great American Beer Festival Beastie Boys Buffalo Trace Distillery Cream Ridge Winery Revolution Coffee Roasters Cape May Brewing Company Village Idiot Brewing Company Atlantic City Beer Festival

This episode features Bill Mathias of Old Republic Distillery.  "We distill for flavor baby... It's all about the flavor."    The distillery started with a passion.  Bill's grandfather and great grandfather made home made wine.  They made dandelion and watermelon rind wine.  They made alcohol from what was readily available.  Bill was curious about how they made what they did.  At 18 Bill brewed his first beer and learned all about fermentation.  He runs three stills.  He's making the mash and fermenting to put out some exceptional and flavorful spirits.  Take a listen and let us know what you think.  330 Town Center Dr York, PA 17408 - 717-870-1792 - www.drinkord.com - Facebook Highlights from our discussion: Old Republic Distillery Tavern - Ephrata Jack Daniels Mojito Recipe Explore York Keystone Craft Spirits Trail Grappa Dickey's Barbecue Allegro Winery Troegs Beer

This episode features Bill Cox of Pine Tavern Distillery.  Bill and his family love to go camping for their vacations.  They pack up the campers and check out places on the East Coast.  On one of their trips they visited Copper Fox Distillery in Sperryville, Virginia.  Later they pondered, "Why is there nothing like this in NJ?"  Taking the next steps they met with now defunct Cooper River Distillers in Camden, NJ.   This gave them the information and structure that they needed to get started.  Cooper River helped them put things together.  New Jersey is a "Right to Farm" State and they determined that the families farm was the perfect setting to get their distillery dreams going.  Already growing corn on the land it was perfect.  On February 3, 2016 they fired up the still and began to distill their Muddy Run Corn Moonshine.  Now the 8th oldest distillery in NJ they continue to grow and expand.  This camping trip inspired distillery is producing spectacular spirits which pay tribute to local history.  They emphasize a spirit of collaboration with their neighbors and the local community.   149A Pine Tavern Rd, Monroeville, NJ 08343 - (856) 358-1076 - www.pinetaverndistillery.com - Facebook Highlights from our discussion: Copper Fox Distillery Salem County Historical  Society Mood's Farm Recklesstown Distillery Gino Pinto Tadmore Distilling Ciroc Vodka U.S. Barrel Independence Spirits Distillery Two Bridges Wine Trail Rabbit Hill Farms

This is our "Date Day" Chronicle episode of The Date Night Chronicles.  We discuss our trip to Baltimore where we check out some new places and grab a limited release or two.  This episode we get into Ship Bottom Brewery's Mexican Stout. Highlights from our discussion: Ship Bottom Brewery Linvilla Orchards Old Line Spirits Brewsquits Barley Wine L.P. Steamers Guiness Open Gate Brewery Bulleit Bourbon Diamondback Brewing Co.

This episode features Cheyne Geverd and Fiona Palumbo of Fraktured Sauce.  Cheyne characterizes the start Fractured as a mid life crisis event.  Cheyne's father determined that he couldn't taste food anymore and they started growing hot peppers in the backyard.  Spicy food stuck with the family.  Fiona grew up in Brazil where her father would bring home hot peppers local to the area and she would make her own hot sauces.  Cheyne and Fiona met on an organic farm and today they combine their passion, family traditions and love of the spicy to make some tasty hot sauces.   These are all natural hot sauces containing no gums or thickeners.   Goshenhoppen Run Farm - 1151 Faust Road, Perkiomenville, Pennsylvania 18074 - (215) 486-4038 - www.goshrun.farm - Facebook Highlights from our discussion: Fraktur Fiery Food Show Steve Seabury - High River Sauces Moqueca RADS Hot Sauce Brewscuits Tabasco Pipicha Hot Ones Varga Bar

This episode features Natasha Vitale of Tadmore Distilling Co.  "This is passion and the passion gets you through the hard times".  It started with a discovery of bourbon and loving bourbon.  Steve and Tasha were high school sweethearts.  They continue to do everything together.  They took a trip to a liquor store.  The bottle of Woodford Reserve spoke to them and they have been hooked ever since.  In 2016 they visited Kentucky and experienced the Bourbon Trail.  Woodford and Makers Mark inspired them to start and open a distillery of their own.  Today they are part of the story in the rebirth of Salem, NJ.         90 W Broadway, Salem, NJ 08079 - (856) 485-0750 - www.tadmoredistilling.com - Facebook Highlights from our discussion: Salem , NJ Mason Dixon Line East Coast Barrels Jim Beam Bicardi Atlantic Sweetner Rabbit Hill Farms Jimmy Red Corn Makers Mark Kentucky Bourbon Trail Woodford Reserve

This is the pre Halloween episode of The Date Night Chronicles.  We discuss our halloween memories and what's going on with Halloween 2020.  This episode we have the pleasure of sharing and reviewing Levante Brewing Company's Revibe Sparkling Seltzer. Highlights from our discussion: Levante Brewing Company Revibe Sparkling Seltzer Old Republic Distillery York, PA Tadmore Distilling Salam, NJ Franks Soda West Chester, PA Hotel Chocolat Snickers Bar 3 musketeers Bar Reese's Peanut Butter Cups Rice Krispies Treats Hershey's Chocolate Bar

This is the first installment of The Date Night Chronicles.  We share our date night with you and tell you a little about our story on how Fermented Adventure got started.  This is our first opportunity to do a review.  This episode we have the pleasure of sharing Newground Hard Dutch Lattes. Highlights from our discussion: Newground Hard Dutch Latte Palmer Distilling Manayunk  Hook and Flask Still Works

This episode features Mark Farrell and Devin Flickinger of Hook and Flask Still Works.  2 friends with a 15 year relationship decided to open a distillery.  Devin was home brewing beer and making wine before entering into the world of distilling.  They took off doing market research by visiting other distilleries, asking a lot of questions, taking classes and shadowing other distillers.  The result is a fire themed establishment that pays homage and honors their roots.  They are refining their craft one bottle at a time.  Creating a delicious mix of cocktails, food and fun.  We discuss their growth during cover and the development of their brown spirits program. 137 N Hanover St, Carlisle, PA 17013 - (717) 601-2770 - www.hookandflaskstillworks.com - Facebook Highlights from our discussion: Grand Illusion Hard Cider Five Saints Distilling Fireball Brewscuits Deer Creek Malthouse Adirondack Barrel Cooperage Big Hill Cider Works Sunday's Mill Company Black Button Distilling Davis Valley Distillery Cumberland County US Army War College

This episode features Brian Dressler and Olga Dressler of Dressler Estate.   "An exceptional dry cider made from modern apples is possible. "  It all started in a one bedroom apartment on the Main Line just outside of Philly.   Brian needed a hobby and decided to homebrew cider.  His roots are in apples.  Olga didn't think that it was a good idea at first but she quickly change her toon.  Making cider became a shared hobby, something they could have together.  A trip to New England sealed the deal for their passions for cider making.   email:  partners@dresslerestate.com - www.dresslerestate.com - Facebook Highlights from our discussion: Leaf Peepers Robert Mondavi Downingtown, PA Manatawny Still Works PA Cider Guild Vino Shipper American Keg Company East Branch Brewing Company Kauffman's Fruit Farm Main Beer Company

This episode features Petrina DiOrio and Kimberly Triol of Brewsquits.   "If it's not fun then why do it?"  Kim and Petrina rescue dogs, foster dogs and take care of military family dogs. They are also home brewers.  After brewing up a batch they took their spent grains outside for composting.  This time all of the dogs started devouring it.  They considered what they witnessed and said why not make a dog biscuit.  They started from their home with a little oven.  What they make is deliciousness for dogs.  All Natural... Hand Made... No Preservatives... All made from spent grains from local breweries and distilleries.  They are certainly having fun and doing it for good causes too.   100 Emlen Way, Telford, PA 18969 - www.brewscuits.com - 215-723-0378 - Facebook Highlights from our discussion: Pour the Core Breast Cancer Survivor  Joeys Paw Shark Tank Northampton Borough Police Department Outcast Rescue Piper Project Manatawny Still Works Free Will Brewing

This episode features Ben Wenk of Ploughman Cider   "Greetings From Adams County".  Ben's family has been farming the land here since the 1820's.  After selling produce at a farmers market in Philadelphia, Ben decided to try a Strongbow.  It was different.  Not sticky sweet like other ciders.  He went home and tried making his first batch of cider.  From there he was hooked.  Adams County is considered Apple Capital USA.  On this episode Ben and I discuss cider, apples and fruit tree farming.  "Cider is not a value added product", Ben explains.  We enjoyed this fascinating look into Ben's families heritage and his passion for cider making.      1606 Bendersville-Wenksville Road, Aspers, PA 17304 - www.ploughmancider.com - (717) 677-7186 - Facebook Highlights from our discussion: Strongbow Cider Luckyleaf Musselman's Dornick VinoShipper Three Springs Fruit Farm Ploughshares Cider Club John Bunker Big Hill Ciderworks Jack's Hard Cider Reid's Cider House Gettysburg Farmers Market Ploughman Cider Taproom Pour The Core Pennsylvania Cider Guild Philly Cider Week The Botany of Desire Farnum Hill Ciders

This episode features Yianni Barakos of Mason Dixon Distillery.   Yianni was 11 years old, when his grandfather shared how to make Tsipouro, which is Greek Moonshine, that is made from grapes.  He took Welch's Grape Juice and bread yeast and fired up the rudimentary still.  Thankfully he didn't burn the house down but a passion for making sensational spirits was born.   He is the 2nd generation born in the United States.  His family emigrated from little villages in Greece after World War 2.  He lives by his grandparents legacy... Creating Jobs and livelihoods for the community.  Every step of the way Yianni has figured it out, overcome obstacles and has created an amazing distillery that offers "Great food... great drinks... great conversation.     331 E Water St, Gettysburg, PA 17325 - www.masondixondistillery.com - (717) 398-3385 - Facebook Highlights from our discussion: Gettysburg National Military Park Smooth Ambler Tsipouro Single Malt Hollabaugh Bros Wellspan Copper Fox Distillery Gettysburg Ouzo Pear Brandy Wild Yeast Yamas!!!

This episode features Mark Ganter of Little Water Distillery .   It all started when Mark and Eric gave their father a 5 gallon pot still.  They set their attention on distilling rum.  Mark shares his philosophy on branding and education about the distillery.  Mark said, "It's establishing an emotional connection with the consumer".  Their spirits are built around quality and value.  You definitely want to check out the unique spirits that are coming out of Atlantic City. 807 Baltic Ave, Atlantic City, NJ, 08401   - www.littlewaterdistillery.com - 609-344-7867 (DIG-RUMS) - Facebook Highlights from our discussion: Absecon Island Davis Valley Distillery Black Aronia The Seed Palmers Liberty Gin Passion Vines Canals Total Wine & More Buy Rite Liquor Lenni Lenape Indians Whitecap Whiskey The Press of Atlantic City Crystal Head Vodka - Dan Aykroyd Kelvin Cooperage Green Hat Gin White House Subs Steve and Cookies Pitch Pine

In this episode we sit down with Emily Lader of Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits.  Emily kicked off the podcast with a delicious cocktail.  The Jameson Coldbrew Coffee Colada.  Emily shares her experiences of learning spirits behind the bar and then working with the team at Manatawny Still Works.  We learn how important mentors are and having people believe in your gifts and abilities.  On this episode we feature the Jameson Coldbrew and The Glenlivet Caribbean Reserve.    Highlights from our discussion: Glenlivet Jameson Pernod Ricard Oat Milk American Whiskey Convention Manatawny Still Works FooBooz Art Etchells Sly Fox Beer Makers Mark Agave Shortage Teremana Dwayne Johnson Campari Coldbrew Coffee Colada: 2 oz. Jameson Coldbrew 1 oz. Malibu Rum 2 1/2 oz. Coldbrew Concentrate 2 oz. Oatmilk 1/4 oz. Simple Syrup Shake with Ice and serve

This episode features John Granta of Jersey Spirits Distilling.   Serendipity took John and Susan to High West Distillery in Park City, Utah.  That was the spark for their Ahh Ha moment and they haven't looked back.  Today Jersey Spirits is all about flavor and highlighting the "Jersey Spirit".  They are crafting spirits like no other.  Full of character, creativity and a bit of a sense of humor go into the bottle.  The end result are products that are incredible.  And, they have a lot of them to savor and enjoy.   1275 Bloomfield Avenue, BLDG 7 Unit 40B, Fairfield, NJ 07004   - www.jerseyspirits.com - 973-227-5333 -  On Facebook Highlights from our discussion: High West Distillery Fairfield NJ Eagle Scout Cornell University Michigan State University Barnegat Light House Wildwood NJ Long Beach island Industry City Brooklyn Kura Big Alice Brewing Vermouth MASH Single Malt Whisky

This episode features Tim Floros of Levante Brewing Company.   Levante... to rise up or elevate.  Tim Floros along with his incredible partners and staff have collaborated to create an amazing brewery.  A brewing company that continues to learn, create and innovate every step of the way.  Tim shares the beginnings of his home brewing education, the people that have impacted him along  the way and some mighty incredible beer.  Listen for our tasting experience and pick some up for yourself to try and enjoy. West Chester Taproom - 208 Carter Dr., Suite 2,West Chester, Pa 19382    - www.levantebrewing.com - 484-999-8761 -  On Facebook  Highlights from our discussion: Villanova University Tuscany Fells Point Dogfish Head Brewery Brew Your Own Beer - Havertown BeerSmith Lagunitas Tavour Red Stripe Brooklyn Brewery Tickle Parts New England Style IPA Lager

This episode features Laura Valasakos of High Point Kombucha.   Laura shares her journey of discovering Kombucha.  We learn about Kobucha production and the vast array of all natural flavors that are being produced at High point.  Laura teaches us to "admire nature for what it is and feel small in the face of it. We're going to be better off."  There is passion and dedication to the craft of creating this first class Kombucha.  Check out the website to find out where you can get these amazing creations.    - www.highpointkombucha.com - 724-503-4014 -  On Facebook  Highlights from our discussion:  County Seat Spirits  Wild Yeast  Open Fermentation  Upstart Kombucha  Lion Heart  Kombucha  Peakbagger  Benchmark Hunting  Trexlertown Farmers Market  Saucon Valley Farmer's Market  Back Mountain Farmers Market  Radish Republic  HiJinx Brewing

This episode features Ed and Judy Belfoure of Red Pump Spirits.   Ed and Judy get to make people happy.  Ed's background in chemistry was the perfect transition into creating distilled spirits.  There is a rich history of amateur wine making in Ed's family and he likes getting his hands dirty.  This couple makes a fantastic team and is producing some first rate wonderful spirits.  We could have talked for hours.  They were a delight to have on the podcast. 32 N. Main Street, Washington, PA 15301 - rpspirits@gmail.com - 724-503-4014 -  On Facebook Highlights from our discussion: Whiskey Rebellion Festival Zig Ziglar Leopold Bros Maryland Style Rye Whiskey Monongahela Rye Five Saints Distilling Step Mash Process Liberty Pole Spirits Whiskey Smash Phil Bourque

This episode features Jim Hough of Liberty Pole Spirits.   Jim started it all on his back deck as a "hobby distiller".  Jim made whiskey and experimented with different grains and recipes.  These have become the foundation of what goes into the barrels today.  Jim, Ellen and the entire family have come together to produce some incredible and creative whiskey.  They demonstrate the Whiskey Rebellion Spirit that put the small town of Washington on the map.    68 West Maiden Street, Washington, PA 15301 - info@mingocreekcraftdistillers.com - 724-503-4014 -  On Facebook Highlights from our discussion: Whiskey Rebellion Festival Mingo Creek Society Liberty Poles Alexander Hamilton Dad's Hat Wiggle Red Pump Spirits Barrel 21 Distillery Thistle Finch David Bradford House Monongahela Rye Whiskey Advocate Maggie's Farm Rum