It's a dark and stormy night this week on Beer Sessions Radio™, as host Jimmy Carbone welcomes a dynamic but small group into the studio. We've got beer writer Niko Krommydas along with first-time guests Matt Monahan and Sam Richardson from Other Half Brewing Co., the first new brewery to open in Brooklyn in nine … [Continue reading "What You Missed On Beer Sessions Radio™: Other Half Brewing"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2014/01/23/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-other-half-brewing/)
Other Half Brewing Co.Greenpoint BeerworksJimmy Carbone
This week on Beer Sessions Radio™, host Jimmy Carbone welcomes Ben Keene, author of The Great Northeast Brewery Tour, who is discussing his new book and the very cool breweries he visited while writing it. Among those: Weyerbacher, also in the studio (Bob Fateaux and Yixi Villar) pouring "small" beers like Merry Monks (at 9.3% … [Continue reading "WHAT YOU MISSED ON BEER SESSIONS RADIO™: Northeast Breweries"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2014/01/17/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-northeast-breweries/)
Jimmy's No. 43WeyerbacherKelso of BrooklynJimmy Carbone
We're closing out the fall Fest season with a bang! We know Oktoberfest is over, so on Saturday, October 26th from noon to 9 p.m., we'll be co-producing an "alt" experience with BBQ, craft beer, tap dancing and a Sam Adams Stein-hoisting competition, featuring Chili Takedown maestro Matt Timms as MC! Our Williamsburg Alt-Toberfest is … [Continue reading "Williamsburg Alt-Toberfest Offers Brews, Live Music and Stein-Hoisting Competition"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2013/10/21/williamsburg-alt-toberfest-offers-brews-live-music-and-stein-hoisting-competition/)
This past weekend, Shmaltz Brewing/Coney Island celebrated its official opening, ending an era of contract brewing. In fact, the event was labeled, "Death of a Contract Brewer," and Shmaltz staff wore T-shirts with the catch phrase as several hundred visitors weathered 100+ degree temperatures in the pristine brewery. Owner Jeremy Cowan celebrated with specialty beers, … [Continue reading "Shmaltz Brewing Has A Home"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2013/07/09/shmaltz-brewing-has-a-home/)
They call it "The Mardi Gras of Beer Festivals." It's Freaktoberfest, and it's coming this Saturday, September 15th. Host Jimmy Carbone welcomes Freaktoberfest founder (and Smuttynose lover and field sales rep) Pat Fondiller, who reveals the origins of New York City's wildest beer festival. Also weiging in is Albert Antonucci, owner of Greenwood Park, the … [Continue reading "What You Missed On Beer Sessions Radio™ – Freaktoberfest 2012 (9/11/12)"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2012/09/14/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-freaktoberfest-2012-91112/)
It's a day at the beach! With beer! And killer concessions! And we have different options for getting you there and making sure your beer glass runneth over! Barrels & Kegs: A Rockaway Beach Beer Event, which takes place this Saturday, September 8th, from noon-5 p.m., serves several purposes. Working with the New York City … [Continue reading "Barrels & Kegs: A Day At The Beach With Beer!"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2012/09/05/barrels-kegs-a-day-at-the-beach-with-beer/)
You may have heard that NYC Beer Week is moving to February this year. That doesn't mean that we won't be gearing up starting in September, as we present Barrels & Kegs: A Rockaway Beach Beer Event. Rockaway has a tradition of a great beach and boardwalk ("Barrels" refers to surfing), and the concessions along … [Continue reading "Beer Sessions Radio™ Presents… Barrels & Kegs: A Rockaway Beach Beer Event"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2012/08/14/beer-sessions-radio-presents-barrels-kegs-a-rockaway-beach-beer-event/)
Brouwerij Lane—the Good Beer Seal bar on Greenpoint Avenue in (where else?) Greenpoint—is having a moment. In addition to being given the nod recently as the "go to" bar to find Kelso of Brooklyn brews in the auspicious annual "Best of New York," in New York Magazine, the bar was also profiled by USA Today. … [Continue reading "Good Beer Bar Brouwerij Lane Is Making Its Mark"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2012/03/06/good-beer-bar-brouwerij-lane-is-making-its-mark/)
Tickets are now on sale for next week's Farm + Beer Expo at Brooklyn Brewery. On Tuesday, January 31st, from 7-10:00 p.m., Farm + Beer Expo will benefit John Gorzynski (Gorzynski Ornery Farm), whose farm was one devastated by last year's Hurricane Irene. Nestled in a valley of the Catskills, Gorzynski Ornery Farm is where … [Continue reading "Farm + Beer Expo At Brooklyn Brewery To Benefit Ornery Farm"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2012/01/23/farm-beer-expo-at-brooklyn-brewery-to-benefit-ornery-farm/)
The Good Beer Seal, Brooklyn Brewery, and Brooklyn Brew Shop are happy to announce Farm + Beer Expo to be held at Brooklyn Brewery on Tuesday, January 31st, 2012, from 7-10 p.m. The Farm + Beer Expo brings together select craft brewers that have a focus on using local ingredients in their brews. This all-you-can-eat-and-drink … [Continue reading "Farm + Beer Expo Brings Together Local Farmers, Brewers, Beer Industry Experts To Benefit Hurricane Relief"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2012/01/12/farm-beer-expo-brings-together-local-farmers-brewers-beer-industry-experts-to-benefit-hurricane-relief/)
Jimmy's No. 43Pipe DreamsBrooklyn BreweryWandering Star
So much has been added to July Good Beer Month 2011. What started out just three years ago as a nice way to highlight what Good Beer Seal bars do best has grown to encompass the best of the local beer scene. There has been great bar-centric events like tastings, brewery nights, specials and bar … [Continue reading "Good Beer Month Goes Viral"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2011/07/21/good-beer-month-goes-viral/)
Jimmy's No. 43Brooklyn BreweryKelso of BrooklynJimmy Carbone
3 million New Yorkers are struggling to afford food. During these difficult times we need The Food Bank of NYC more than ever. Recently, some sudden budget reallocations in New York state's emergency food programs have resulted in The Food Bank's Community Kitchen losing 50% of its funding. Our friends at Kelso have always been … [Continue reading "The Food Bank of NYC Needs Your Help"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2011/07/18/the-food-bank-of-nyc-needs-your-help/)
On March 28 from 7:00 -10:00 PM at Brooklyn Brewery, 6 New York breweries will join forces to help benefit disaster relief for Japan. Brooklyn Brewery, Heartland, Kelso, Sixpoint Craft Ales, Empire, Lagunitas, NY State Brewer's Association, The Good Beer Seal and Beer Sessions Radio (TM) will team up with food from Meat Hook, Jimmy's … [Continue reading "Brewers for Brewers: Japan Disaster Relief Benefit"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2011/03/21/brewers-for-brewers-japan-disaster-relief-benefit/)
Jimmy's No. 43Waterfront Ale HouseBrooklyn BreweryHeartland
Last week, Hagan Blount joined the panel on Beer Sessions Radio along with Kelly Taylor and Sonya Giaccobe of Kelso, Will Stephens of BeerMenus.com, and our resident beer maven, Jen Schwertman. Hagan took some great pictures during the taping and at dinner after the show. He then put them up on his site, Wandering Foodie, along … [Continue reading "Wandering Foodie"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2010/11/29/wandering-foodie/)
Roberta'sBlind Tiger Ale HouseKelso of BrooklynDieu du Ciel!
On September 30th, City Winery will be transformed into a beer lover's paradise for NYC Brewer's Choice, a featured event of New York Craft Beer Week. Over fifteen of the country's top brewers will be presenting rare, select, small-batch beers alongside their own favorite food pairings, in this intimate VIP-style ticketed event. Greg Hall of … [Continue reading "NYC Brewer's Choice"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2010/09/23/nyc-brewers-choice/)
Tonight on Beer Sessions, Jimmy Carbone and guest host Manuela Totah were the first to sample some new beers from Keegan Ales. An Oak Aged Mother's Milk and a Rye Whiskey Aged Hurricane Kitty were tasted in studio and on air. Geoff Wenzel and Mike Martinez of Keegan Ales shared their wares with fellow brewer, Kelly … [Continue reading "New Beers on Beer Sessions"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2010/06/08/new-beers-on-beer-sessions/)
