Special episode, special beer, and special guests abound in the latest Drinking Partners release. Podcasting live from Brew Gentlemen to celebrate their 5th anniversary,
Ed and Day welcome the brewery’s co-owner Matt Katase and Braddock’s new mayor Chardae Jones. Ed promises to be politically correct, and Day promises to be himself as they learn about Mayor Jones’s rise to become part of the “millennial mayor” association. Matt jumps into the conversation to speak on the connection between business and community and how the two must rely on each other before he expands on how Brew Gentlemen got its start during his college years. Keep listening to learn the meaning (and vibe) behind Akamai, a double IPA offering with Hawaiian history and discover how Brew Gentlemen uses a mixed culture fermentation approach for their Mise En Rose series. In the latter minutes of the podcast, the conversation remains beer-specific with Matt detailing their new offerings brewed specially for their outdoor expansion. A fun and engaging listen. Learn what is currently on tap at www.brewgentlemen.com.
To celebrate their fifth anniversary and current fundraising efforts, DS Kinsel and Thomas Agnew from Boom Conepts join the Drinking Partners. Puppet karaoke? It’s a thing, and you can check it out at Boom Concepts at 6 pm on June 5. Thomas and DS explain how Boom is looking for “new spins of traditional sh*t.” The interview expands to a finance-focused one midway through as the men discuss how to expand income sources before they smoothly shift to art and culture and the importance of inspiration, support, and vibe. But it isn’t all serious contemplation; Ed explains why he doesn’t dance. The closing segment is NSFW, Drinking Partners-style and does not need to be/cannot be described with words. Follow along with what is happening with Boom Concepts at https://www.facebook.com/boomconcepts/.
With guest host Jared Evans returning, the Drinking Partners welcome Nick Rosich, head brewer of Penn Brewery. As they sip on a Penn Gold, the award-winning classic lager, Nick shares how Penn Brewery has stayed current by expanding beyond their early, more traditional offerings. From there, the discussion of the brewing process deepens as Nick explains the importance of yeast and how he got his start at Siebel Institute, a brewing school that has existed for over a century. With that background, the interview gets technical and precise about brewing, with Drinking Partners-styled interruptions and jokes. And then Day and Jared get existential. Tune in for that abrupt shift! Catch the Drinking Partners Friday, May 17th at the Ace Hotel for a silent disco and can release featuring a Fresh Fest exclusive brew. Find out more about Penn Brewery: www.pennbrew.com.
For the Drinking Partners latest release, they welcome Zach and Jeremiah from Union Brothers Brewing – Butler County’s newest addition that will open XX. After tiring of waiting in line for new beer releases, the brothers decided to start brewing their own. The first half of the podcast features Zach and Jeremiah discussing what will come for Union Brothers and allows listeners a unique view at the developmental process. As the men sample a citrusy Victor Nelson, Ed states, “You guys are just dudes I want to drink with.” From there, they taste the Simpleton pale ale, which features a rotating hop, and explore the trends happening in the craft beer world. Trap beer? Stay tuned to hear about the Union Brothers collaboration with Pittburgh-based rapper Hardo for Fresh Fest 2019. A smooth and exciting interview. Follow Union Brothers progress and where you can find them before their opening on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UnionBrothersBrewing/.