Beer Man Beer Podcast

Episode 107 | Trainwreck with Whitney

This week Comedienne Whitney Allen joins us to talk Comedy, Concerts and Beer. Whitney chose a beer by using her expert skills in picking her favorite can art. We cover the new Netflix three-part docuseries about the music festival Trainwreck: Woodstock '99.  We talk about Limp Bizkit's "Breaking Stuff", Korn being hard to follow and The Red Hot Chilli Peppers lighting the place up. We also discuss the debacle of over priced concessions and over flowing violence and violent fan reactions.

 

We taste (@alvariumbeer) Alvarium Beer Company's Crunchy Roll-Crushable Rice Lager which we paired with Saki, A Chocolate Stout Nitro from (@rogueales) Rogue Ales and "Four" a four year anniversary session IPA from (@tribusbeerco) Tribus Beer Company. We also challenge Whitney to "Stump The Comic" with some Trivia about some of comedy’s biggest legends. Whitney also teaches us the difference between a “Nerd” and a “Dork” and we discuss riveting topics like Celebrities posting nudes on Instagram, overpriced concert tickets, “Trench Mouth”and more. A fun time with Whitney and some delicious beers.

 

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Episode 106 | Wallstreet’s Got Balls

Jimmy “Wall Street” Rapuano is........The Man On The Street (@jimmyraponthestreet) for 99.1 WPLR’s Chaz and AJ in the Morning (@chazandaj).  Although Wall Street drinks no beers, he still came by the Beer Man Beer Studio to talk some comedy and music.  Jimmy does it all.....from owning his own business, performing stand up comedy, co-promoting his own local talent contest with the great Ian Cunningham (@bigwonder55), ”Staven’s Got Problems” and not to mention he's no stranger to working in a kitchen.  He brings us his signature Homemade Meatballs to try on the show. Jim tells us all about growing up Italian in East Haven, Connecticut, the truth about Olive Oil and how he ended up in Anger Management.  We get the lowdown on a high profile lawyer that performed stand up comedy at “Staven’s Got Problems” and what he hates about the brewery scene.

 

Van Hagar vs. Van Halen, Def Leppard, Steely Dan and Sade......All while Keg and Jonny taste delicious beers from Elicit Brewing Co (@elicitbrewing).

 

A fun hang with Wall Street! Check out Jimmyraponthestreet Mondays and Wednesdays mornings on Chaz and A.J. 99.1 WPLR

 

 

 

 

Episode 105 | Cleveland Rocks!

This week our guests are Comedian John Cleveland Hinton [@maxjulian007] and his lovely fiancé Carolina Rodriguez. Five months before their wedding day , John and Carolina stop by to taste some beers at The Beer Man Beer studio. Veteran of the comedy game, John Cleveland tells us about his early start in Stand Up Comedy opening up for Martin Lawrence at Connecticut’s Jokers Wild Comedy Club and recent shows with Marshall Brandon at The Funny Bone. See how John and Carolina met and how John purposed.

 

We taste beers from Brewport [@brewportct] and Alvarium Beer Company [@alvariumbeer]. Both with a 6.66 ABV (very evil). One of our favorite beer returns from the Outer Banks, NC.

stay tuned for hilarious stories about school lunches, T.V. dinners, going to the gym, West Indian funerals and dig deep into some of John and Carolina’s favorite music including Bon Jovi, Stevie Ray Vaughan, INXS, NKOTB, Duran Duran and more.......

 

A fun time with John Cleveland and Carolina! Hope you enjoy it. #Cannonball! 

 

 

Episode 104 | Cerveza Papi is Fuego

This week our guests are Rob and Luis from Cerveza Papi [@cervezapapi_] and they both bring us some of there signature beers with a tropical vibe.

We try a Pina Colada IPA, El Dorado, Coquito Milk Stout and more. We talk about Cerveza Papi’s atmosphere at Brew festivals and how they keep everyone flocking to their tent with not just delicious beers but with music and tropical ices as well. Rob and Luis, who are cousins, talk about serving in the United States Military. Rob in the Air Force and Luis in The Army and the things they disagree on.

We talk plans of Cerveza Papi opening there own Tap Room and the food and atmosphere that will be there. We talk Cerveza Papi’s Stylish merch, from T-shirts to hoodies and how Rob came up with the design ideas. We also get in deep conversation about Gangster movies, Collaborations with other breweries and what we all think is better between beer and marijuana. We end the show with a donut beer pairing with a donut imperial IPA from Front Porch Brewing and a French Toast donut from Neil’s Donuts and let you know if it’s solid or not solid. Great time with Rob and Luis from Cerveza Papi! Check out their beer at The Change In The Air Festival [@changeintheairfestival] on Saturday, June 18th in New Haven, CT @ Bear's Smokehouse

 

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Episode 103 | April Sours 2: Electric Boogaloo

We are back with Part 2 of the April Sours Beer Festival at Bad Sons Beer Company in Derby Connecticut. Ayesheh and “Sour Slayer” Cherokee are still hanging with us and we talk to Melanie Kandefer from Great Falls Brewing Co [@greatfallsbrews]. Mel brings us a White Chocolate Cheesecake Sour and tells us how she went from cleaning kegs to brewing at Great Falls.

 

Sean Lanning from Broad Brook Brewing Co [@broadbrookbrewing] stops by to talk about a new music venue The Broad Brook Opera House [@broadbrookoperahouse] featuring Allman Brothers and Zappa tribute bands. Lauren [@iluluminate] from Bad Sons Beer Co [@badsonsbeer] talks to us about all things April Sour Fest.. And we talk to Frank Lockwood from Reverie Brewing Co [@reveriebrewing] about Watermelon beers, Mead, Barley wines and more. Plus riveting conversations about “Crop Dusting” at sold out beer festivals. We give away a “Beer Man Beer” Growler. And Keg still hates raspberry.

Awesome time at The April Sours with some of our favorite Beer Fam. Enjoy

 

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Episode 102 | April Sours Beer Fest Part 1: Infinity Beers

This week we are live from April Sours Beer Fest 2022 at Bad Sons Beer Co in Derby, Connecticut. There was over 40 brewers and tons of delicious beers to try. With us is Ayesheh Mae [@maelove23] from Filthy Comedy [@filthycomedy] to help us interview some of Connecticut’s best Brewers. We talk to “Sour Slayer” Cherokee Robbins [@alvarium.sourslayer] from Alvarium Beer Company in New Britain, CT . We try Alvarium's B-Side Blonde Ale and Aloha Punch and talk Concerts, People Watching and “The Pretzel People”.

We talk to Phil Papas [@philpap21], Executive Director of Connecticut Brewers Guild [@ctbrewersguild] about all things Connecticut Craft Beer and more. Mattie stops by with a Cherry Lime Sour from Kinsmen Brewing Co [@kinsmenbrewing] Milldale, CT.

And we talk to the guys from Continuum Distillery [@continuumdistilling] in Waterbury, CT They brought over a bottle of their flagship "Charred" Whiskey that we Cannonball'd to the finish. A total blast in Part 1 of April Sours! Enjoy with one of your favorite sours #Cannonball

Episode 101 | Pulp Faction

A few days before their big April Sours event, we stop by BAD SONS Beer Co, Derby CT, @badsonsbeer and talk to Taproom Manager-Lauren Rua (@iluluminate) and their newest Brewer Matt Paonessa. Matt gives us great detail of his journey from home brewing to becoming a brewer at Bad Sons. We learn about Woodruff Syrup, Pulp in beers and everything there is to know about yeast. 

Lauren brings us beers to taste from her vacation to Florida. We try Bad Sons Whoopasss! An intense Double IPA that Whoops our asses. And as the Whoopass starts to work we get into riveting conversations about The Peanuts comic strip characters, Matt and Lauren’s theatre backgrounds, Why Matt is considered the “Gucci Of White Trash”. And plenty of music talk. We discuss Third Eye Blind, The connection that Bruce Springsteen has with Punk Rock. And Why Huey Lewis is “The Man” A fun time as always at Bad Sons Brewing Company.  #getusome #cannonball

Episode 100 | ”Just Genevieve” Cat Fight Joy

We finally made it to 100 Episodes!!! Joining us, back in the studio from Las Angeles California it’s Genevieve “Cat Fight” Joy. We talk to Genevieve about her appearance in the movie “Mother’s Day” with Jason Sudakis and Julia Roberts and how she was rejected by Jack Whitehall.

We talk Genevieve’s Job working in Product Placement. We hear about Genevieve dating some real “Winners” with nicknames such as...”Cross-eyed Thor” and “Meat Hooks”.

Genevieve tells us how she helped her mother marry the man of her dreams who happens to be the writer of the hit song “Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini”. 

Plus, we discuss is being a “Hot Chick” a blessing and a curse? Genevieve sticking up for men during the #Metoo movement and we discuss Trans women competing in women’s swimming. (Should it be slowed?)

Plus...Jonny makes sauce, Has Keg switched to Vegan Hot Dogs? We discuss live music from Under Oath and Spiritbox. All while we taste some delicious beers! Including Blood Orange Wheat from Black Helmet Brewing in Barkhamsted Connecticut. Shout outs to

@blackhelmetbrewing , @alvarium.sourslayer , @soul_fully_vegan

In the episode. An absolute blast with Genevieve “Cat Fight” Joy. Check out her podcast Just Genevieve on available where ever podcasts are found.

Episode 99 | Wisecrack Cross-Fire

Episode 98 | Rhythm Brewing Co.

This week, our guest is Alisa Bowens-Mercado (@ladylager1). Owner of Rhythm Brewing Company (@rhythmbrewingco). Alisa is the first African American Female Brewer in the state of Connecticut. Alisa also owns Alisa’s House Of Salsa......sounds spicy. She teaches Salsa to help everyone find their Rhythm within.

We talk about how her grandmother’s influenced her to try beers and learned how she went from working in her parents construction business to owner her own businesses. Lady Lager shared and we taste some solid Rhythm Brewing Co's famous unfiltered lagers. She discuss her visions for an upcoming tap room, customers calling her house looking for a pint, Rhythm’s Repeat Offenders, the 3 Sip rule and her upcoming new beer release partnered with @hogriverbrewing and @hopculturefarmsandbrewco. This "Bombshell" NEIPA collaboration featuring juicy peach and cara cara orange flavors will be released Saturday, March 5th 1-5pm at Hog River Brewing Co. located in Hartford, CT. Portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Women's Brewing Science Scholarship Fund @brewatshu @pinkbootssociety and @pinkbootsct .

 

We touch on breweries we've lost in Connecticut and her favorite breweries to visit. Talked about the upcoming “Change In The Air Festival”, a beer fest celebrating people of color in the beer industry featuring live music, Barbecue, Vendors and more.

 

Shout outs to @thedrunkaplaca @jessbeerme and @nebcojammy.

 

A great time with Alisa.......a true pioneer and a class act. Enjoy the episode. #Cannonball