In the latest Drinking Partners release, Ed and Day host Charleroi-based Four Points Brewing owner Dave Barbe and head brewer Adam Boura. At less than a year old, Four Pointe Brewing is one of the newcomers on the scene and the conversation starts with a discussion on how they began. After spending over a year “fine-tuning” their beer by sampling it at Mr. Barbe’s restaurant (Fourth Street Barbeque) and overcoming a delay caused by a bankrupt supplier, the brewery opened in July 2018 with the Fourth Street IPA as their flagship beer. The men discuss how they operate as a small brewery and the advantages that come with small batch brewing. The Black Currant Fruitition sour impresses Ed enough to make him croon and leads to a debate about the pronunciation of “currant.” Mr. Boura offers a thorough explanation into his brewing process during a mid-point segment, which aficionados will enjoy. Stay tuned until the end to hear a discussion on how best to handle critics and reviews. Visit Four Points Brewing in Charleroi and find their tap list at https://fourpointsbrewing.com.

The Drinking Partners welcome Dave Dicello, one of Pittsburgh’s most popular photographers whose distinct images of the city are easily recognizable and widely shared and loved. After Ed claims the #elevateddroneselfie hashtag (listen in for the full story), Day questions Mr. Dicello’s approach to capturing some of Pittsburgh’s best scenes, ones that are both random and planned. The conversation that follows is an impressive and vigorous display of an artist at work, in his own words and detailing his vision. Midway through, Mr. Dicello admits which of his photographs is his favorite and the reason why. From there, the group talks about technology and advancements in photography gear and concludes with a discussion about filters and editing. This latest Drinking Partners release is a dynamic listen that highlights Dave Dicello’s career and craft while examining the work behind the art of photography. For more information about his work, visit his website: http://davedicello.com

Jared Herman, Luke McKelvy, and Erich Walls – the founders of Levity Brewing Company in Indiana, Pa join the Drinking Partners in this latest release. The trio speaks on the brewery’s founding in a college town and how they all professional careers to open Levity. Their first offering is the High End Flannel, an award-winning mixed fermentation sour that leads to some Drinking Partners tangents, one that involves horse dung. Next up is the Knock and Howl and a conversation on sasquatch culture as the abundance of male energy takes over. By the time they sample the Dark Soul, Ed and Day are feeling fine and contemplating the importance of wearing a robe. Wondering how they got there? Listen in to find out. To learn more about Levity, visit http://www.levitybrewing.com.

For their 200th episode, the Drinking Partners bring in two extra-special guests, and, unsurprisingly, sip some extra-special drinks. A Drinking Partners favorite – Rick Sebak – returns to, according to Day, “stunt on me,” and legendary, award-winning Pittsburgh sports photographer Christopher Horner joins the party. And a party it is as the group opens the podcast by sampling a 19.9 % Black Tuesday beer that Day has aged for three years. Minutes into the interview, Rick remembers that he’s dealing with two comedians as Ed shares some NSFW hospital dreams before the interview transitions into how both Rick and Christopher capture and share Pittsburgh’s history. Of particular interest is when the men are asked to name their favorite Pittsburgh moment, and Rick remembers Fresh Fest fondly and flatteringly. For Mr. Horner, it’s the 2013 Wild Card game that the Pirates won at PNC Park. When Rick uncorks a bottle of Remy Martin cognac, the energy intensifies and the singing begins. There’s even a brief duet between Ed and Day and a consideration of the “boujee-fication of Ed Bailey. A celebratory, entertaining listen that offers the best of the Drinking Partners. To hear more from Rick Sebak, find him on Twitter @rickaroundhere or Facebook/Instagram as @ricksebak. For more from Christopher Horner, check him out on Instagram/Twitter as @hornerfoto1.