Fermented Adventure The Podcast

In this episode we are joined by Andrew Yingst, Cory Ruggiero and Rachel Rougeaux-Testerman of The Inn at Grace Winery. The bed and breakfast got it all started in the late 1980's. Grace Le Vines left the property to Christopher Le Vines who established all of the cottages, the winery and vineyard. He changed the name to honor his sister. The grapes were planted in 2007. Pinot Grigio, Cabernet Fran, Chardonnay, Merlot and Sauvignon Blanc make up the varietals that were set into the limestone soil. Today the property boasts being a winery, restaurant, boutique hotel, tasting room and event space. The wines that are being produced are delicious and complex. They honor the history and the future of this hidden gem nestled in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. 50 Sweetwater Rd, Glen Mills, PA 19342 - 610-459-4711 - www.GraceWinery.com - Facebook Be sure to support our sponsor ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Brewscuits⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use the code fa2024 at checkout for 15% off your entire order. Highlights From our Discussion:

This episode features Drew Mayville of Buffalo Trace and Sazerac. When Drew was originally looking for work he applied to a brewery and a distillery. The distillery turned out to be Seagram's. In hind sight this was his best move. He began in the distillery lab. After many years of working in different areas he was promoted to the Master Blender. We discuss his role at Buffalo Trace and some of the nuances for being a Master Blender. His first priority is being responsible for the consistency and quality of the spirit that goes into every bottle. Drew is always looking to make a better whiskey with Sazerac's Buffalo Trace Distillery. Today he's transitioning into being more of an ambassador and educating people about the products. After the interview, The Master Blender led us through a master class on some of Buffalo Trace's most coveted expressions. Almost 200 plus in attendance at Roger Wilco were grateful for this once in a lifetime experience. www.BuffaloTrace.com - www.Sazerac.com

This episode features David and Mellanie Pritchett of Wineabago. David and Mellanie picked up their camper one year ago. They travel around visiting wineries, places of interest and hockey arenas. The journey began in Missouri and Illinois and now they have ventured into other states. They have bonded over their love and passion for wine and it became their thing. The goal is to take the camper and visit every state. They even have rules and standards to define their visits. We had a delightful conversation about wine and they share their stories from the road. Be sure to support our sponsor ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Brewscuits⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use the code fa2024 at checkout for 15% off your entire order. Instagram Highlights From our Discussion: Liquid Alchemy Beverages The Winery at Bull Run Adam Puchta Winery Peachbarn Winery Red Top Winery Jim Pappas - Philadelphia Cheesesteak Adventure Woody Lodge Winery

This episode features Andrew Auwerda and Drew Perry of BOTLD. The idea for BOTLD came during covid. Andrew was running Philadelphia Distilling. The PLCB was closed for 12 weeks during the lockdown. That was their number one purchaser of Bluecoat American Dry Gin. They quickly pivoted to direct to consumer sales. This practice became a huge success. Today BOTLD's mission is to bring a more adventurous, wider, deeper selection of spirits to consumers, as well as, bars and restaurants. They curate brands and spirits that can't get into the PLCB. BOTLD partners with those brands and brings them to the shelves in Pennsylvania. Distinction... Discovery... Delivery www.BOTLD.com - 190 Town Center Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406 - 445-776-7000 - Facebook Be sure to support our sponsor ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Brewscuits⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use the code fa2024 at checkout for 15% off your entire order. Highlights From our Discussion: Kyrö Distillery Company Catoctin Creek Distilling Pigeon Foot Bourbon Bird Gang Bourbon Whiskey P

This episode features Justin Koury of BevFluence. Bevfluence is a group of writers and bloggers that got together in 2016. They had a vision of a better way to connect with brands and the industry as a whole. They seek to elevate experience and travel throughout the globe tasting all that the world has to offer. The focus and mission is three-fold: It's about reporting and blogging the amazing adventures that they have. They hold the Best of BevFluence which is a blind judging of products and spirits. They have the bartender lab which sends samples to bartenders to discover what can be created. BevFluence is a confluence of ideas, relationships and connections. Be sure to support our sponsor ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Brewscuits⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use the code fa2024 at checkout for 15% off your entire order. www.BevFluence.com - Instagram Highlights From our Discussion: Stephen Gould Steve Beal The Neat Glass Total Wine and More Phoenix College

This episode feature Christian Ryan of Springbrook Hollow Farm Distillery. This ten year journey began as a hobby for the founders of Springbrook Hollow Farm Distillery. They are lovers of bourbon and whiskey. The idea of opening a winery didn't appeal to them as much as starting a distillery. The timing fell in line with New York's changing its farm distillery laws. Christian came on board three years ago as the head distiller. He has had his hand in brewing since 2007, so the transition to distilling was a comfortable move. They have recently expanded and moved into a new space to give their guests an even more fabulous experience. The added room provided for much needed production and barrel storage area. Springbrook Hollow Farm Distillery offers consumers a chance to experience the flavor and character of the Adirondacks. Be sure to support our sponsor ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Brewscuits⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use the code fa2024 at checkout for 15% off your entire order. www.SpringbrookHollow.com - 10047 NY-149, Fort Ann, N

This episode features Ted Dumbauld of Sono 1420 America's Maritime Distillery. Ted's path to distilling originated from the cannabis industry. He had the idea to build a brand at the intersection of cannabis and alcohol. The innovation that he's brought to the spirits world is a hemp based product. Ted took hemp seed and added it to the mash bill. Sono 1420 was born in 2020. Their location on the Long Island Sound affords them access to the terroir and maritime environment. Their "Threesome" ready to mix cocktail is another amazing creation that sets this craft distillery apart. What is coming out of Norwalk, Conn is so unique and different. We anticipate more wonderful expressions from this young and bold distillery. Be sure to support our sponsor ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Brewscuits⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use the code fa2024 at checkout for 15% off your entire order. www.sono1420.com - 19 Day St, Norwalk, CT 06854 - (203) 635-2100 - Facebook Highlights From our Discussion: University of Kentucky Hempzels San Franci

This episode featured Glenn Smith of Brewery Tours. We got to tour Lancaster with Glenn and visit three breweries. What you get to experience is a wonderful education of beer and a guided tasting of three breweries that offer an array of different expressions. Brewery Tours is also a history lesson into the highlighted city and beer itself. Glenn gives us the flavor of the tour and you get to hear a snippet of some of what you can expect. It's so much more than a beer crawl. It's fun for the novice and the beer aficionado alike. Prost! www.UltimateCraftBeerExperience.com - Instagram Be sure to support our sponsor ⁠⁠⁠⁠Brewscuits⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use the code fa2024 at checkout for 15% off your entire order. Highlights From Our Discussion: Old Forge Brewing Company Rural City Beer Company Lancaster County, PA York County, PA Isaac's Brewery Pilsner Urquell Our Town Brewery

This episode features Laura Fields with The Seed Spark Project. Laura is back to discuss her journey to Scotland and update us on Rosen Rye. Laura blind tastes 2 expressions as we catch up on our favorite subject... whiskey history. Be sure to support our sponsor ⁠⁠⁠Brewscuits⁠⁠⁠ and use the code fa2024 at checkout for 15% off your entire order. Highlights From our Discussion: The Whiskey Exchange Edinburgh Cohiba Lanceros Neeley Family Distillery Old Overholt Eight Oaks Distillery Bluebird Distilling McLaughlin Distillery Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey Scotts Mini Woodshop Roger Wilco Delaware Valley Fields Foundation Iron City Distilling Stoll & Wolfe Distillery Liberty Pole Spirits Dancing Star Farm Siwani Spirits

This episode features Judy Elahi of Fresh Pressed Beverage. Like many stories that we hear, Fresh Pressed Beverage began during covid. Judy looked to help restaurants with cocktail development and bar organization, as well as, what she does on a daily basis. She focuses much of her attention on private and corporate events, restaurant and bar consulting and non-alcoholic development. That highlights cold pressed juices, coffee, tea or water. Judy has been juicing for over 12 years and when you hear what she designs you can understand why people are flocking to her creations. Judy utilizes her culture and experience to produce craft juices and cocktails that boast layers of flavor. www.freshpressedbev.com - Instagram Be sure to support our sponsor ⁠⁠⁠⁠Brewscuits⁠⁠⁠⁠ and us the code fa2024 at checkout for 15% off your entire order. Highlights From our Conversation: Chilled Magazine Mindful Drinking Fest Boisson Disco Mary Collective Johnson & Wales University Chevy's Fresh Mex Gravitas True Food Kitc

This episode features Tommy Alfinito of Wildfether Distilling. Tommy is a former gym owner who had a dream to open a brewery. His experiences got him into Japanese Whiskey. He got deeper and deeper into whiskey which led him to the idea of opening a distillery. His hometown of Haddonfield was seeking to have someone open a distillery. Tommy is very hands on and he got started learning the ropes of distilling. Wildfether opened in May of 2023. They have exploded onto the scene making 1500 cocktails a week for their raving customers. They are working hard to keep up with production and already have expansion plans in the works. They're a meeting spot in the community. You'll be amazed and delighted by the craft spirits and cocktails. 236 Kings Hwy E, Haddonfield, NJ 08033 - Instagram Be sure to support our sponsor ⁠⁠⁠Brewscuits⁠⁠⁠ and us the code fa2024 at checkout for 15% off your entire order. Highlights From our Discussion: Specific Mechanical Systems Haddonfield, NJ Lenape High School Sunflour

This episode features Camylle Coley of Siwani Spirits. Siwani is the brainchild that was produced over an evolution of ideas. It all emanated from Gullah and GeeChee culture. During covid Camylle began to study the culture and her connection to the people and her ancestry. She also discovered whiskey, in particular, rice whiskey. She pondered "What if there was a rice spirit made from Carolina Gold Rice"? Camylle does have distilling in her blood. Through her relationship and partnerships in the craft industry she has been able to bring Siwani Spirit to life. www.SiwaniSpirits.com - Instagram Be sure to support our sponsor ⁠⁠Brewscuits⁠⁠ and us the code fa2024 at checkout for 15% off your entire order. Highlights From our Discussion: Drink, Eat, Relax Puerto Rico Distillery Casa W Uncle Nearest George Washington's Distillery Vieux Carré ⁠ABV Jobs⁠ ⁠Sonja Hunt⁠ Epilogue Kitchen

This episode features Shawn House of Hempzels. Shawn's company began in 1997. The journey began with a high protein, sourdough crunchy pretzel that utilized the flour derived from hemp. It was expanded to a soft pretzel that has a nutty flavor and a pillowy texture. The line has evolved to peanut butter, mustard and a hot jelly. All featuring the the wonderful nutritional value that hemp has to offer. Shawn has so much knowledge and experience in the world of hemp. The products are easy to find and order from their website. "At Hempzels, It's all about the seed." www.LancasterTradingHouse.com - 800-USE-HEMP - Facebook Highlights From Our Discussion: PA Farm Show Pennsylvania Hemp Industry Council Ralph Amato Richard Rose - The Hemp Nut Ohio Hempery Hempola Farm Woody Harrelson Dutch Country Soft Pretzels Holistic Spirits Renewal Kombucha Atlantic City Beer Fest Bube's Brewery PorcFest Distiller Woody Highpoint Kombucha Dancing Star Farms Lititz Fire and Ice Festival

This episode features Don Shump of Philadelphia Bee Company. Don began bee keeping in 2007. He had taken up bee keeping as a hobby and he fell in love with it. He started volunteering in a community garden. Then he bought a couple of hives which multiplied exponentially. The next obvious step was to start his own bee keeping business. His hives reside all over Philadelphia. This discussion is a fantastic education on bees and honey production. Wait until you hear about their honey "Doom Bloom". www.PhiladelphiaBee.com - (215) 288-0893 - Facebook Highlights From our Discussion: World Honey Exchange Barr Hill Gin Academy of Natural Sciences Penn State University Richmond Library Tattooed Mom Philadelphia Distilling New Trail Brewing Co. A Bar Above Christmas Village in Philadelphia Philly Home and Garden Show Philadelphia Flower Show Philadelphia Honey Fest

This episode features Chris Tunstall of A Bar Above. Chris began tending bar in 2003. At the time he was going to school for molecular biology. This education has transferred into his love oft cocktails. Once behind the bar everything clicked for him. In those early years he got deep into mixology. His knowledge began to grow exponentially regarding cocktail design. The next 15 years were consumed running bar programs in California. In 2013 the idea of providing access to mixology and cocktail information was conceved. This led to a YouTube Channel and a Facebook Group. The next endeavor was to create and produce high end barware. Our discussion provides a wonderful history and in-depth discussions into the development of mixology, bartending and the cocktail scene. www.ABarAbove.com - Instagram Be sure to support our sponsor ⁠Brewscuits⁠ and us the code fa2024 at checkout for 15% off your entire order. Highlights From our Conversation: Rittenhouse Ryehttps://heavenhilldistillery.com/rittenhouse.php B

Dawn and I wrap up 2023 and look ahead to 2024. We review Patron's Sherry Cask Aged Anejo. Be sure to support our sponsor Brewscuits and us the code fa2024 at checkout for 15% off your entire order. Highlights From our Discussion: Cidercon Lux Bar Koval Distillery Judson & Moore Bar Convent Brooklyn Barrow's Intense Ginger Standard Wormwood Distillery Fort Hamilton Distillery The Bard Distillery Barr Hill Gin Tales of the Cocktail Sassenach Spirits Roger Wilco Matt Pietrek Three Dots and a Dash Latitude 29 Liberty Pole Spirits Pittsburgh Whiskey Friends Dram Yinzers Jimmy Buffet Papa's Pilar Key West, FL

This episode features Adhel Martinez of Gin de Las Californias. Iván Saldaña desired to make a product that told the story of the terroir of the region, as well as, the people and the culture of California. It's the region that encompasses Mexico and the United States. This gin pays homage to the region's botanicals, plants and resources that grow and thrive in Baja and Mexico. This Mexican innovation highlights two countries that make up one spirit. When you enjoy this your drinking history and culture. www.LasCalifornias.com - Instagram Highlights From our Discussion: Casa Lumbre Ancho Reyes Tales of the Cocktail Mexico in a Bottle

This episode feature Wally Caraballo of Casa W Distillery. Wally's entrepreneurial roots go back to his father's bar in Puerto Rico where he was making and selling his own sangria. Upon arriving to the United States he set his sights on creating and sharing the traditional Pitorro that he grew up on back home. He began the journey as a moonshiner of sorts. He crafted and perfected the Puerto Rican rum in his basement. His family and friends clamored for this wonderful elixir. Now he's changing the game with his own expression of what he believes Pitorro should be. To date they have been open for seven months and have become a fixture and destination in the community. Some of their releases sell out so fast and they are working hard to keep up with demand. As Wally says, "Pitorro chose him". We are so grateful that it did. 1339 Penn Ave, Wyomissing, PA 19610 - (610) 223-9427 - Facebook Highlights From our Discussion: Puerto Rico Distillery Wyomissing, PA Reading Distilling Guild

This episode features Armando Rodriguez and Yesenia Westerband of La Frikitona. Owning and running restaurants and kiosks on the beaches of Puerto Rico is in the blood of Yesenia and Armando. Coming to the United States they wanted to create the same family concept that they knew back home. They began to weigh the pros and cons of a brick and mortar building and a mobile business. They never imagined that one day that would own and operate a food truck. Or, more accurately a food trailer. The recipes are a combination of old family dishes and the focus of putting their own spin on the dietary desires of their customers. It's authentic Puerto Rican cuisine with their own flavors and interpretations. (484) 640-8477 - Facebook Highlights From our Discussion: PA Bacon Fest Easton, PA Discover Lehigh Valley Flying Deutschman Seven Sirens Brewing Company Sherman Street Beer Company Three Little Birds Distillery Lost Tavern Brewing Christkindlmarkt Steel Stacks PeepsFest Coquito Celar Beast Winehouse

This Episode features ⁠Sonja Hunt⁠ of ⁠ABV Jobs.⁠ ABV Jobs is a fusion of Sonja's passions. She has twenty plus years in Human Resources and she loves the spirits industry. This is perfect for those candidates seeking to start in the industry or looking to take that next step. From the novice to the professional. It connects employees to employers. Sonja has an extensive amount of experience and education in the world of whiskey. In this episode we taste through three blind pours and get her take on each one of them. www.ABVJobs.com - Instagram Highlights From our Discussion: Ripplewood Virginia Distillery Ascot Awards Black & Spirited Knobel Tennessee Whiskey The Bard Distillery Bourbon Thieves Bit-O-Honey Keeper's Heart Whiskey