It's another "founding father" moment this week on Beer Sessions Radio™, as host Jimmy Carbone welcomes Lagunitas Brewing Company founder and CEO, Tony Magee, who is on the show promoting his new book, So You Want to Start a Brewery: The Lagunitas Story. His "unintentionally" inspiring story covers the rise of craft beer in California in … [Continue reading "What You Missed on Beer Sessions Radio™: How To Start A Brewery With Tony Magee of Lagunitas"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2014/11/07/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-how-to-start-a-brewery-with-tony-magee-of-lagunitas/)
This week Beer Sessions Radio™ on The Heritage Radio Network welcomes Shelton Brothers Imports into the studio. Brother Joel and French beer specialist (and regular BSR guest) B.R. Rolya are pouring some of their favorite European imports, while fellow Good Beer Seal bar owner Joe Carroll (Spuyten Duyvil) reminisces about being one of the very first … [Continue reading "What You Missed On Beer Sessions Radio™: Seriously Shelton"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2014/08/11/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-seriously-shelton/)
When d.b.a. co-founder Dennis Zentek died suddenly last month, we were in shock. Beer Sessions Radio™ host Jimmy Carbone had been working with Dennis and he was scheduled to be on the podcast on Heritage Radio Network later this spring. Thus, it was with heavy heart that we attended his memorial service this past Wednesday … [Continue reading "Farewell to a Friend: d.b.a.'s Dennis Zentek Celebrated in Memorial Service"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2014/04/18/farewell-to-a-friend-d-b-a-s-dennis-zentek-celebrated-in-memorial-service/)
dbaMarble CemeteryAbita BreweryAnchor Brewing Company
We're often asked, "What makes a Good Beer Seal bar?" Well, there's a long answer and a short answer. The latter is "a bar committed to great craft beer and community." But what really makes a Good Beer Seal bar is when the public recognizes its presence in the greater NYC bar/restaurant community. This past … [Continue reading "Good Beer Seal Bars Compete in #BARchmadness"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2014/03/24/good-beer-seal-bars-compete-in-barchmadness/)
124 Old Rabbit ClubBlind Tiger Ale HouseChris O'Leary
One of the questions we're often asked is, "What makes a craft beer bar a Good Beer Seal bar?" While there are many factors that go in to selecting members each July, the Good Beer Seal basically lets anyone know that this bar is special. And when a special brewer decides to launch in NYC, … [Continue reading "GBS Bars to Launch Two Roads Brewing in NYC"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2014/02/16/gbs-bars-to-launch-two-roads-brewing-in-nyc/)
Blind Tiger Ale HouseThe Owl FarmTwo Roads Brewing Co.Phil Markowski
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/)
Beer Sessions Radio™ and The Good Beer Seal welcome Belgian Beer weekend at several Good Beer Seal Bars, including the return of Battle of the Belgians on Saturday, December 1st, from noon-3 p.m., at Jimmy's No. 43 (43 East 7th Street, East Village). This year's "you be the judge" event will feature imports from B. United. Then throughout the … [Continue reading "Belgian Beer Weekend Approaches with BFM's Jérôme Rebetez Checking In"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2012/11/29/belgian-beer-weekend-approaches-with-bfms-jerome-rebetez-weighing-in/)
