30 November 2011

Friday BeerBuzz–The Teaser 2 Dec 2011

WILKFridayBerbuzz8It was a real blast talking to Jim Koch from Samuel Adams on our last show, and it helped that we were sampling Jim’s new Tasman Red Red IPA.  Jim is the voice and face of the craft beer revolution and it was a real pleasure to have him on the Friday BeerBuzz.

So what will we be sampling this week? Hint: We’ll be waking our guest up this week at 5:30AM to talk holiday beer, and what a historical holiday beer this one is!   

Tune in at 8:30AM and see what beer we sample on the Friday BeerBuzz on WILK…bringing good beers and good people together. (103.1FM or wilknewsradio.com).

18 November 2011

WILK Friday BeerBuzz The Video–18 Nov 2011 Sam Adams Tasman Red w/Jim Koch

WILK Friday BeerBuzz–18 Nov 2011 (Sam Adams Tasman Red w/Jim Koch)

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It’s not often that we get a chance to do a show like today’s Friday BeerBuzz.  Not only were were sampling some pretty interesting new beers, BUT we were joined by perhaps one of the most famous names in the craft beer industry, Jim Koch from Boston Beer Co.  It’s a special occasion for sure, and we chose some special brews to go with it.  Samuel Adams has just released a new series of beers they are calling Single Batch.  This new limited-edition series will start with four new beers, and as the series progresses the specialty beers will only be brewed & released one time.  The series includes Griffin’s Bow (Oak Blonde Barleywine), Third Voyage (Double IPA), The Vixen (Chocolate Chili Bock) & Tasman Red (Red IPA).image

These new single-batch beers continue the tradition at Samuel Adams of brewing big & extreme beers, started with their original 17.5% ABV Triple Bock back in 1994.  With the growth and expansion of the craft beer market, Jim has taken this opportunity to not only release some new and unusual brews, but also do it knowing that he can get them on the shelves and into the hands of the craft beer lovers.

It was a real blast having Jim join us on the show to help us sample the Tasman Red.  Tasman is a brew that uses Topaz & Galaxy hops grown near the Tasmanian Sea off the coast of Australia.  This big brew falls somewhere between an Amber ale & red IPA for my taste buds, and it was loaded with citrusy & toffee flavors.  This is perhaps my favorite of the new series.

We also talked about Third Voyage, and Jim filled us in on some great details about how Cascade hops grown in three regions of the world were exclusively used to flavor this brew, and flavor it they did.  The brew was inspired by Capt James Cook’s 3rd Voyage from England to New Zealand and on to the Pacific Northwest (the 3 regions where the Cascade hops were grown).  This beer is subtle for a double IPA, but a few sips in, there can be no doubt that it is big. 

While we didn’t feature them on the show today, I can tell you I’ve also sampled Griffin’s Bow & The Vixen and they are very unique beers.  Be sure to try these beers for yourself, before they are gone.  In theory (and based on sales) each of these beers will be brewed only once and new styles and varieties will be rotated into the single-batch series in their place.

On a personal note, it was wonderful to have Jim Koch on the show.  I consider Jim to be the face and voice of craft brewing.  His presence in the market and his drive to get people to reach beyond typical beers and try something better defines his passion for craft beer and it was an honor to speak to him.

Thanks

to Jim Koch from Samuel Adams, Nancy, John, Joe, & Bosco for yet another fun Friday.

The Friday BeerBuzz…bringing good beers and good people together.

As always you can check out the video on-line at the WILK Friday BeerBuzz page by clicking HERE

16 November 2011

Friday BeerBuzz–The Teaser 18 Nov 2011

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The logo is BIG and so is our upcoming Friday guest!  Last week we welcomed Chris Bowen into the studio to sample a tremendously special beer.  Chris lead a team of brewers & film-makers on a 2000-mile motorcycle ride to the Canadian arctic to brew a historically accurate version of Allsops Arctic Ale….and after carefully tending to the brew for 16 months, we were lucky enough to sample it last week.  A great story, a great beer and  a great guest….thanks again Chris !

So what will we be sampling this week? Hint: This weeks guest is a household name among craft beer lovers, and perhaps one of the biggest guests we’ve welcomed yet on the Friday BeerBuzz….DO NOT MISS THIS SHOW!  

Tune in at 8:30AM and see what beer we sample on the Friday BeerBuzz on WILK…bringing good beers and good people together. (103.1FM or wilknewsradio.com).

11 November 2011

WILK Friday BeerBuzz–11 Nov 2011 Canadian Arctic Alchemy w/Chris Bowen

WILK Friday BeerBuzz–Canadian Arctic Alchemy Ale w/Chris Bowen

WILKFridayBerbuzz15Back on July 23rd 2010, we welcomed Beau Baden from Fegley’s Brew Works into the studio to bring us a great new beer.  The beer was Arctic Alchemy, a great new brew based on the historic Allsops Arctic Ale.  The beer came with a great story and Beau told us about the upcoming adventure that Chris Bowen, Dick Gethin & John Chay were taking about to undertake.  Along with a film crew, the guys were embarking on a “2000-mile epic motorcycle journey” to the Canadian arctic to recreate the original Allsops Arctic Ale on primitive brewing equipment.

wilkLeap forward 16 months and we were very excited to welcome Chris Bowen into the studio to sample Canadian Arctic Alchemy Ale.  It was a real honor to get to sample some of the actual beer that was brewed in the Canadian Arctic and brought all the way back to PA, and it was well worth the wait!  According to Chris, “this beer followed the regiment of the original Allsops brewing process and has been barrel-aging and dry-hopping for over a year”…and that patience and hand crafting has certainly paid off.
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Historically these beers came from the 1850’s, a time when refrigeration didn’t exist, and ships regularly traveled long distances…so they were brewed to survive the long shipboard trips.  The Canadian Arctic Alchemy Ale was brewed big, but loaded with great flavor and complexity.  I swear you can taste not only the history brewed into this beer, but also the amazing journey this special brew has been on.

ChrisBowenCanadienArcticAlchemyBe sure to check out more on the story of Arctic Alchemy on their website and be sure to watch for the upcoming film of their adventure coming soon from Albatross Film Studio.  Also stay tuned for more projects coming from Chris Bowen and his Hammersmith Ales home brewery.

Thanks

to Chris Bowen, Nancy, John, Joe, & Bosco for yet another fun Friday.

The Friday BeerBuzz…bringing good beers and good people together.

As always you can check out the video on-line at the WILK Friday BeerBuzz page by clicking HERE

09 November 2011

Friday BeerBuzz–The Teaser 11 Nov 2011

WILKFridayBerbuzz15We threw in a bit of a curveball last week, especially for a beer show.  For the first time in show history, we didn’t sample a beer.  Instead we invited Bret Williams, President & CEO of Woodchuck Hard Ciders to introduce us to not just cider, but several brand new Woodchuck Ciders.  We had a great time sampling their flagship Amber, their brand new session cider Crisp, and their seasonal Winter cider.  Thanks again to Bret for joining us.

So what will we be sampling this week? Hint: This week’s brewer won GABF gold in 2007 and co brewed another GABF winner this year, and our beer and guest traveled a long way to be on the show…and only on two wheels!

Tune in at 8:30AM and see what beer we sample on the Friday BeerBuzz on WILK…bringing good beers and good people together. (103.1FM or wilknewsradio.com).

04 November 2011

Friday BeerBuzz–The Video (Woodchuck Amber, Crisp & Winter w/Bret Williams)

WILK Friday BeerBuzz–4 Nov 2011 Woodchuck Cider w/Bret Williams

WILKFridayBerbuzz10There’s something amazing that happens when you talk to a guest that loves what they do.  That energy, passion & enthusiasm for their “product” shines through and makes for a really great conversation.  Today we were lucky enough to have such a guest on the show.  Bret Williams, President & CEO of Woodchuck Cider joined us on the Friday BeerBuzz to sample not only a classic cider, but also some really interesting NEW ciders.

imageNow I know what you’re thinking already….hey…we’re a beer show right…then why are we talking about cider?  Well the answer is simple.  We like cider…and so do many others. 

Anyone that remembers our Gluten-free show back in March, will also know we’ve featured a cider or two already. 

Cider is also a not-too-distant-cousin to beer and in fact, Woodchuck  802 Cider was originally created to appeal to beer lovers and even won the People’s Choice Award at the Albany BEER Festival…so why not enjoy a good cider on the show. 

It was really fun tasting Woodchuck Amber with Bret.  This classic amber cider (their flagship) is easy drinking, and has a strong family resemblance to some of the beers we’ve tasted on the show in the past.  It’s a classic cider you should try for yourself.  The Woodchuck Winter seasonal cider was dark, complex and rich, with notes of oak and some very subtle spice-like & vanilla flavors.  This one is a limited release so do not delay…get out and try some now before it’s all gone.  By far my favorite cider of the day was the brand spanking new Woodchuck Crisp.  This new addition to Woodchuck’s core ciders is their first sessionable cider and as Bret said, we believe this is the first ever “session cider” but don’t let that fool you.  Crisp is a clean easy-drinking, flavorful cider with lots of body and a really drinkable flavor.

We had a great time talking Cider with Bret and I really learned a lot about what goes in to making a good cider.  Bret Williams is a wonderful spokesman for Woodchuck and I can’t wait to try the rest of their cider varieties.

Thanks

to Bret Williams from Woodchuck Cider, Nancy, John, Joe, & Bosco for yet another fun Friday.

The Friday BeerBuzz…bringing good beers and good people together.

As always you can check out the video on-line at the WILK Friday BeerBuzz page by clicking HERE

02 November 2011

Friday BeerBuzz–The Teaser 4 Nov 2011

WILKFridayBerbuzz10Last week we had a great time, at least I THINK we had a great time.  It was our Halloween special and I’ll admit with the silly glasses on my costume, I pretty much couldn’t see anything in the room…but it certainly felt like we had a great time (check out our costumes HERE or HERE).  Thanks again to Sean & Christina Wolfe from the Scranton Brewers Guild and Chuck Yarmey from the Wyoming Valley Homebrewers for dressing up in costumes and bringing in some great home brewed beer…and don’t forget to join us all this Saturday (Nov 5th from 10AM-4PM @ Breaker Brewing Northampton St in Wilkes-Barre Twp) for the Teach a Friend to Brew Day.  See you there!



So what will we be sampling this week? Hint: : This week we have some beverages that you won’t expect, and if you do enough Facebook “research” you may even find that our guest is already promoting the show!!

Tune in at 8:30AM and see what beer we sample on the Friday BeerBuzz on WILK…bringing good beers and good people together. (103.1FM or wilknewsradio.com).

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