What a long strange trip it's been! On this week's episode of Beer Sessions Radio™, we catch up with the team at Sixpoint from Red Hook, Brooklyn. Host Jimmy Carbone is joined by winter guest co-host Anne Becerra (Anne Likes Beer) as Jimmy reflects on the first time he had the Sixpoint Bengali IPA, one … [Continue reading "What you missed on Beer Sessions Radio™: The Sixpoint Show"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2016/02/03/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-the-sixpoint-show/)
Another July Good Beer Month has arrived in New York City! While we take the month to celebrate our Good Beer Seal bars and plan the announcement of the 2015 inductees, we're also adding new events and themes to this year's festivities. The Good Beer Seal was co-founded in 2009 by Jimmy Carbone (Jimmy's No. … [Continue reading "Here at Last: The Seventh Annual July Good Beer Month!"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2015/07/02/1536/)
Bar Great HarryMission DoloresSixpoint Craft AlesGrimm Artisanal Ales
Several weeks ago, Beer Sessions Radio™ host Jimmy Carbone led a blind tasting of commercially available IPAs, and on this week's episode of Beer Sessions Radio™ on the Heritage Radio Network we hear the results! Joining Jimmy are BJCP judges Dru Nichols and Michael Cafaro, who admit that the top three IPAs at the blind … [Continue reading "What You Missed Beer Sessions Radio™: Blind IPA Tasting, Southern Style & Spirits"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2014/05/21/what-you-missed-beer-sessions-radio-blind-ipa-tasting-southern-style-spirits/)
Jimmy's No. 43Green Flash Brewing CompanyGun Hill BreweryJimmy Carbone
What is beer? What constitutes being a "brewery"? On this week's episode (listen here) of Beer Sessions Radio™ on the Heritage Radio Network, two of craft beers most ardent opponents of contract brewing argue their case over why local beer is one part craft, 99 parts community. Rich Buceta of Singlecut Beersmiths in Queens started … [Continue reading "What You Missed On Beer Sessions Radio™: Contract Brewing"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2014/02/05/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-contract-brewing/)
As we head into the holidays, our last Beer Sessions Radio™ podcast of 2014 is a gathering of some of the country's craft beer legends. Recorded on November 13 just before the tri-annual (sort of, the last one was 2009) Union Beer portfolio tasting. This year's event was open to the public for the first … [Continue reading "WHAT YOU MISSED ON BEER SESSIONS RADIO™: CRAFT BEER LEGENDS"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2013/12/21/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-craft-beer-legends/)
Blind Tiger Ale HouseThe GateElysian Brewing Co.Full Sail
This week on Beer Sessions Radio™, host Jimmy Carbone is joined by one of Britain's stalwarts in craft beer, Sam Smith V, to talk about how British (which includes Scottish and Welsh, as well as English) beers go beyond the "warm and flat" stereotype. Sam reminds us that his brewery entered the US market in … [Continue reading "What You Missed On Beer Sessions Radio™: In Defense of "English" Beer"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2013/12/13/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-in-defense-of-english-beer/)
This week on Beer Sessions Radio™, host Jimmy Carbone is joined by several of Brooklyn's finest, ranging from the old guard (Ed Berestecki of Mugs Alehouse, which is turning 21 this month… buy that bar a drink!) to the new (Brandon Chamberlin and Matthew Ricke of The Exley, which is turning one a few blocks … [Continue reading "What You Missed On Beer Sessions Radio™: Brooklyn Bar Owners & Brewers"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2013/10/03/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-brooklyn-bar-owners-brewers/)
Mugs Ale HouseThe ExleySixpoint Craft AlesJimmy Carbone
And that's a wrap! July Good Beer Month ends today, with the upcoming announcement of the Good Beer Seal Awards (it's gonna be a heck of a party, with 10 – count 'em 10!!! – new GBS bars coming into the fold). In the meantime, Beer Sessions Radio™ host Jimmy Carbone is closing out July … [Continue reading "What You Missed On Beer Sessions Radio™: Wrapping July Good Beer Month"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2013/07/31/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-wrapping-july-good-beer-month/)
TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE GATE The Good Beer Seal, Beer Sessions Radio™ and Biba of Brooklyn are happy to announce the first annual NEW YORK STATE FOOD& BEER EXPO to be held on Saturday, July 27th from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the waterfront at Williamsburg's East River Park. Beer Sessions Radio™ host Jimmy … [Continue reading "NY State Food & Beer Expo Brings 20+ Brewers to Williamsburg Waterfront"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2013/07/17/ny-state-food-beer-expo-brings-20-brewers-to-williamsburg-waterfront/)
It may just be coincidence, but the state of Mississippi has legalized homebrewing this week, just as we're remembering Beer Sessions Radio™ former co-host Ray Deter on what would have been his 56th birthday. We're pretty sure that Ray would approve, and we invite you to raise your glass and remember Ray today. We have … [Continue reading "Happy Birthday! Remembering Ray Deter"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2013/03/19/happy-birthday-remembering-ray-deter/)
Beer Sessions Radio™ host Jimmy Carbone was at Sixpoint yesterday where he made our annual Beer for Beasts entry. He was joined by brewer Pete Dickson (pictured at right), Beverage World Magazine's Jeff Ciolettis, Justin Richardson of The Happy Hour Guys, and James Tai (@beeracolyte on Twitter). The beer is named in honor of former … [Continue reading "Brewing Beer for Beasts 2013—Ray Deter Robust Porter"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2013/03/01/brewing-beer-for-beasts-2013-ray-deter-robust-porter/)
As a lead up to NYC Beer Week (2/24-3/3), Jimmy's No. 43 played host to the annual Good Beer Seal bar owners' luncheon on February 7th. Happily, all five boroughs were represented by 13 GBS bars, the NYC Homebrewers Guild, and Beer Sessions Radio™. Bar representatives discussed the state of being a craft beer bar … [Continue reading "Good Beer Seal Bar Owners Welcome Return Of NYC Beer Week"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2013/02/21/good-beer-seal-bar-owners-welcome-return-of-nyc-beer-week/)
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/)
On Independence Day you can celebrate your local pride with some great New York State brews from Ithaca, Barrier, Blind Bat, Greenport Harbor, or Brooklyn Brewery, to name a few. It's a great way to kick off July Good Beer Month, but it is ONLY THE BEGINNING! Keep your calendar (and your bellies!) open for … [Continue reading "July is Nearly Here!"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2012/06/21/july-is-nearly-here/)
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
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
Time Out New York recently released its Ultimate Beer Guide Issue covering beer bars, beer stores, home brewing, beer trends and, of course, Time Out's collaboration with Sixpoint Craft Ales for the limited Time Out for Porter which is only available at 11 NYC bars. Guess how many are Good Beer Seal bars? Speaking of … [Continue reading "Time Out New York: The Ultimate Beer Guide"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2011/02/21/time-out-new-york-the-ultimate-beer-guide/)
Sixpoint Craft Ales has always been a big supporter of the local food/ beer scene. This summer, Shane Welch and Craig Frymark invited some of the Good Beer Seal members to the Sixpoint brewery to get their hands dirty making the special Sixpoint Signal for Meatopia: BBQ NYC. Afterward, Cathy Erway treated the gang to … [Continue reading "Sixpoint Craft Ales at Pig Island- October 2"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2010/09/27/sixpoint-craft-ales-at-pig-island-october-2/)
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/)
This week on Beer Sessions Radio, Jimmy and Ray welcomed filmmaker and Good Beer Seal bar owner Paul Kermizian into the studio along with our roving reporter, Dave Brodrick. Paul talked about his experience making the film American Beer and his own Brooklyn bar, Barcade. The guys were also joined by a special call-in guest … [Continue reading "Beer Between the Coasts"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2010/09/10/beer-between-the-coasts/)
BarcadeRoberta'sSixpoint Craft AlesSurly Brewing Company
Mayor Bloomberg has declared July to be Good Beer Month for the second year in a row! Ambassadors from Good Beer Seal bars Blind Tiger Ale House, Jimmy's No. 43, Against the Grain and dba showed up at City Hall to pick up and show off the proclamation. We are proud to have the Mayor … [Continue reading "Mayor's Proclamation and Sixpoint Signal"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2010/07/15/139/)
Blind Tiger Ale HouseJimmy's No. 43Sixpoint Craft AlesDave Brodrick
Last week was a busy week for July Good Beer Month. If you missed Edible Pursuit with our friend Rachel Wharton, you can check out pics from the event right here. You can also hear an on-the-scene report from Sunday's Meatopia: BBQ NYC event on Governors Island by listening to The Main Course on the … [Continue reading "July Good Beer Month Report"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2010/07/12/july-good-beer-month-report/)
Welcome to July Good Beer Month! Sixpoint Craft Ales is busy brewing up a special smoked beer for Meatopia: BBQ NYC on July 11. Taste it first at Meatopia and catch it on tap at a Good Beer Seal bar only during the month of July! Tune in to our Simultap podcast on Beer Sessions … [Continue reading "July Good Beer Month in Full Swing!"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2010/07/06/july-good-beer-month-in-full-swing/)
Writer and Food lover, Betty Fussell will be a judge at Meatopia: BBQ NYC, the crown jewel of July Good Beer Month 2010. Join The Good Beer Seal, Betty Fussell, Sixpoint Craft Ales and over 30 chefs and BBQ teams for a day of deliciousness beyond compare!
