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Stories from a Bar #37, Dave Gardell of The Ruck
In the latest episode of Stories From A Bar, I have the pleasure of sitting down and having a beer with Dave Gardell, owner of The Ruck a local landmark in Troy, NY. Dave has…
The Capital Brew Podcast: Episode 14 from Arsenal City Tavern
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Cheers to Crafting Your Own Prohibition Cocktail
Across the nation, one hundred years ago, Americans prepared for the beginning of the era of Prohibition by having one last drink. The dry years that were to follow were…
Stories from a Bar #36, Dora Philip, The Hollow Bar + Kitchen
In the latest episode of Stories From A Bar I am joined by Dora Philip, Co-owner of The Hollow Bar + Kitchen in downtown Albany. Recorded on one of the best stages Albany has…
Stories from a Bar #35, Jack McGarry of The Dead Rabbit Grocery & Grog
In the latest episode of Stories From A Bar I am joined (via Zoom) by Jack McGarry. Originally from Belfast, Jack relocated to Manhattan with his business partner to open The…
Nine Pin Cider’s New Mural Makes Thatcher Street Come to Life
Nine Pin Cider, New York’s first farm cidery, has completed a new outdoor mural on one of its loading dock doors on the Thatcher Street side of its Albany cidery.Patrons have…
Stories from a Bar #34, Paul Leone, NYS Brewers Association
In the latest episode of Stories From A Bar, I am joined by Paul Leone Executive Director of the New York State Brewers Association. Paul and I have some drinks and chat…
Stories from a Bar #33, Erik Budrakey of True Brew Magazine
In the first episode of Stories From A Bar recorded on location since March, Erik Budrakey joins me at Unified Beerworks in Malta, NY to talk about his life, the craft beer…