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Imbibe Asheville Podcast

52 Episodes

24 minutes | Apr 12, 2021
Dennis Thies of Green Man Brewery
In this episode I chat with Dennis Thies, co-owner with Wendy Thies, of Asheville's Green Man Brewery. Green Man is Asheville's second oldest post-prohibition brewery and will be celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2022. Support the show
24 minutes | Feb 19, 2021
GUEST: Shanti Volpe of Shanti Elixirs
In this episode, I talk to Shanti Volpe of Asheville's Shanti Elixirs about Jun. Listen and learn about this mystical beverage.  Support the show
23 minutes | Nov 20, 2020
HISTORY: Prohibition in Asheville
I talk about how Prohibition was voted for in 1907 in Asheville, and soon after, throughout the state of North Carolina. Strangely enough, Beer City USA suffered under one of the longest prohibition periods in the nation.  Photo is of the "Women's and Children's Parade" supporting the "drys," which made it's way through downtown Asheville the night before the vote took place. Support the show
25 minutes | Oct 22, 2020
GUESTS: Savor Shrub Bitters
Savor Shrub Bitters is an Asheville-based producer of non-alcoholic aperitifs that can be used as mixers or on their own. I talk to business partners Karen Savage and Elliot Patterson about this new beverage endeavor. Support the show
25 minutes | Oct 16, 2020
HISTORY: Murderous Rampage led to Asheville Prohibition
This is the second of my early history of Asheville beer podcasts. Here I talk about the Will Harris murders of 1906--how one bloody night led to the city voting in Prohibition several months later. Support the show
24 minutes | Oct 9, 2020
GUESTS: Riverbend Malt House & ASR Grain: from farm to glass
In this show, I talk to both Brent Manning of Asheville's Riverbend Malt House and to Andrew White, a seventh generation North Carolina farmer who is diversifying into growing specialty barley and oats to supply the craft malt house. Support the show
22 minutes | Sep 24, 2020
GUEST: Doug Reiser of Burial Beer Co.
In this episode, I chat with Doug Reiser, co-founder of Asheville's Burial Beer. We talk about their new(wish) Forestry Camp project, how they're dealing with COVID, and do some deep diving into the past. Photo of the three founders/owners: L to R: Tim Gormley, Jess Reiser, Doug Reiser.  Support the show
23 minutes | Sep 18, 2020
GUESTS: Rye Knot Brewery/Distillery
Rye Knot is a new hybrid kitchen, brewery, and distillery in the north Asheville area (as of August 2020). In this podcast, I chat with brewer/distiller Bob Byron, and his business partner, Jimi Rentz, long-time Asheville restauranteur. What's it like to open this type of business during COVID-19? Listen and find out! Support the show
22 minutes | Sep 4, 2020
HISTORY: Early Western North Carolina Beer with Anne Fitten Glenn
In this episode, I discuss some early Asheville and Western North Carolina beer history from settler times to the late 1800s. Learn about Asheville's first known breweries and saloon row. More history to come if y'all want it! Support the show
22 minutes | Aug 31, 2020
GUEST: Richard Greene, executive director of the North Carolina Craft Brewers Guild
GUEST: Rich Greene and I chat about what guilds do and what the North Carolina Craft Brewers Guild has been doing to support its members throughout the pandemic. Listen to learn more about "The State of Southern Beer"!Support the show
24 minutes | Jul 24, 2020
GUEST: Josh Brewer, experienced, yes, brewer
In this episode, I chat with long-time brewer, Josh Brewer, who recently moved from the flatlands of North Carolina to the mountains. Support the show
23 minutes | Jul 17, 2020
GUEST: Jeff Coyle of Silver Bluff Brewing Company
This episode features a co-owner and co-founder of Silver Bluff Brewing Company in historic Brunswick, Georgia. Listen to Jeff Coyle chat about opening a new production brewery and taproom during the pandemic. Support the show
22 minutes | Jun 23, 2020
GUEST: Aaron Wilson of French Broad River Brewery
Aaron Wilson, head brewer at Asheville's French Broad River Brewery, chats with me about one of Asheville's oldest breweries, new(ish) ownership, expansion, and COVID-19 changes and precautions. Support the show
24 minutes | Jun 12, 2020
GUEST: Jason Kohrt of Hyphen Hops
GUEST: Jason Kohrt of Hyphen Hops in Winston-Salem and I talk about growing hydroponic hops for North Carolina breweries. Support the show
23 minutes | Jun 5, 2020
GUEST: Mike Rangel, Asheville Pizza and Brewing
GUEST: Mike Rangel, president and co-founder of Asheville Brewing Company chats with me about how his pizzeria and brewery has responded to COVID-19 and lays out hopeful plans for the future. Support the show
24 minutes | May 30, 2020
Roundtable Chat about Asheville Beer Week
This week I talked to three women in beer, who also serve on the Asheville Beer Week committee, about the week in its first virtual form, as well as past boozy celebrations. Listen in for all the details from Leah Rainis of the Asheville Brewers Alliance, Joanna Postlewaite of Thirsty Monk Brewery, and Katie Smith of Highland Brewing Company. Support the show
24 minutes | May 22, 2020
GUESTS: Hosts of The Great Reset Podcast
GUESTS: Shawndra Russell and Tommy Calloway are the hosts of The Great Reset Podcast. We chat about North Carolina's Phase 2 re-opening and other pandemic options for public drinking.Support the show
23 minutes | May 15, 2020
GUEST: Rett Murphy, co-owner/distiller, Eda Rhyne Distilling Company
GUEST: Rett Murphy is a co-owner, founder, and distiller at Asheville's Eda Rhyne Distilling Company. We chat about hand sanitizer, Amaro, and Appalachian-inspired beverages. Support the show
23 minutes | May 8, 2020
GUEST: Hayley Wells, Alcoholic Beverage Law Group, Ward and Smith, PA
GUEST: Hayley Wells heads the Alcoholic Beverage Law Group of North Carolina's Ward and Smith, PA. We talk about how the world changed in March for alcoholic beverage makers, how Hayley has counseled some of them throughout the pandemic. And we feel sad about recent North Carolina legislation on mixed drinks take-out and delivery. Support the show
22 minutes | May 1, 2020
GUEST: Abby Dickinson, owner, Rowella Creative and founder, Asheville Craft Beverage Collective
Today I talk to @abby_drinks_everything about her passion project, helping get local beverages to consumers during the pandemic. Support the show
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