The Good Beer Seal is excited to welcome craft beer lovers around the city for the ninth annual July is Good Beer Month. When we launched the Good Beer Seal nine years ago with other great local bars (Blind Tiger, DBA, Burp Castle, Bar Great Harry and Jimmy's No. 43), it was as a response to the … [Continue reading "Welcome to the Ninth Annual July is Good Beer Month!"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2017/07/05/welcome-to-the-ninth-annual-july-is-good-beer-month/)
Blind Tiger Ale HousedbaIndustrial Arts Brewing CompanyJimmy Carbone
Beer Sessions Radio™ and The Good Beer Seal welcome Cider Week NYC with some great meet-ups at Jimmy's No. 43 with cider makers from around the region. Over the years, we've recorded many cider episodes on Beer Sessions Radio™ on the Heritage Radio Network, and the station's staff recently chose their favorite shows (of which we made the list … [Continue reading "Cider Week Brings Tastings, Radio Shows & Cider Salon"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2016/10/25/cider-week-brings-tastings-radio-shows-cider-salon/)
What a long strange trip it's been! On this week's episode of Beer Sessions Radio™, we catch up with the team at Sixpoint from Red Hook, Brooklyn. Host Jimmy Carbone is joined by winter guest co-host Anne Becerra (Anne Likes Beer) as Jimmy reflects on the first time he had the Sixpoint Bengali IPA, one … [Continue reading "What you missed on Beer Sessions Radio™: The Sixpoint Show"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2016/02/03/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-the-sixpoint-show/)
Beer Sessions Radio™ loves cider almost as much as we love beer. Now that Cider Week NYC is upon us, we're in the mood for real cider featured on some of our recent shows. We regularly have cider makers on the show as part of our on-going Cider Sessions series. In the past few months … [Continue reading "The Good Beer Seal Welcomes Cider Week NYC"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2015/11/02/the-good-beer-seal-welcomes-cider-week-nyc/)
Jimmy's No. 43Farnum Hill CidersWest County CiderLouisa Spencer
It's the dog days of summer and we're winding down with a great series of shows about cider! These pre-records of Beer Sessions Radio™ took place over a series of "breakfast cider" talks with host Jimmy Carbone at Jimmy's No. 43. First up, we're visiting with two great cider makers, Louisa (Lulu) Spencer of Farnum … [Continue reading "WHAT YOU MISSED ON BEER SESSIONS RADIO™: Cider Sessions"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2015/09/02/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-cider-sessions/)
Jimmy's No. 43Farnum Hill CidersWest County CiderJimmy Carbone
Beer Sessions Radio™, The Good Beer Seal and Jimmy's No. 43 are delighted to announce the recipients of the Seventh Annual Good Beer Seal Awards. This year's inductees will join 58 of their peers from the five boroughs of NYC, plus select bars in northeastern New Jersey and on Long Island. The Good Beer Seal … [Continue reading "Seventh Annual July Good Beer Month™ Celebrates Good Beer Seal Awards with Nine New Entries"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2015/08/03/seventh-annual-july-good-beer-month-celebrates-good-beer-seal-awards-with-nine-new-entries/)
Beer Sessions Radio™, The Good Beer Seal and Jimmy's No. 43 are delighted to announce the Seventh Annual Good Beer Seal Awards taking place at Jimmy's No. 43 (43 East 7th Street in the East Village) on July 29th at 7 p.m. This year's inductees will join 58 of their peers from the five boroughs … [Continue reading "7th Annual Good Beer Seal Awards to Take Place July 29th at Jimmy's No. 43"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2015/07/16/7th-annual-good-beer-seal-awards-to-take-place-july-29th-at-jimmys-no-43/)
Beer and BBQ – what could be better? This week on Beer Sessions Radio™, host Jimmy Carbone is talking two of our favorite July things: July Good Beer Month and barbeque! He's joined by his "Summer Sidekick" Ben Keene, editor of Beer Advocate, who is hanging out in the studio this summer. Together they're talking with … [Continue reading "What You Missed On Beer Sessions Radio™: Feeding the Fire and the Brooklyn Beer Scene"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2015/07/09/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-feeding-the-fire-and-the-brooklyn-beer-scene/)
Jimmy's No. 43KelSo BeerFette Sau BBQJimmy Carbone
It's a nearly all-Vermont takeover of this week's episode of Beer Sessions Radio™ when host Jimmy Carbone welcomes back the Worthy Burger team of Dave Brodrick, Ian Campbell and Jason Merrill, along with local entity Blind Tiger's Luke Manson for a discussion about two of Vermont's greatest contributions to civilization: coffee and beer! Or, in … [Continue reading "What You Missed On Beer Sessions Radio™: The Vermont "Old Beer" New Coffee Show"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2015/06/10/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-the-vermont-old-beer-new-coffee-show/)
Jimmy's No. 43Blind Tiger Ale HouseWorthy BurgerBeanery Brewing
The Good Beer Seal bars welcome the return of NYC Beer Week (February 20th – March 1st). A beer with the Good Beer Seal logo displayed offers a superior drinking experience all year round, but during NYC Beer Week, you might be overwhelmed by the many daily events and where you should head to during … [Continue reading "The Good Beer Seal Welcomes NYC Beer Week"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2015/02/20/the-good-beer-seal-welcomes-nyc-beer-week/)
BarcadeCrescent and VineOther HalfPeekskill Brewery
Tune in for a special episode of Beer Sessions Radio™ as Jimmy Carbone chats with Finnish brewer Pekka Kaariainen about Lammin Sahti Oy! Finnish Sahti is a truly ancient beer style, dating back thousands of years and not using hops. This means a quick fermenting process and genuine "drink by" beer. Dating back to the 1500s, … [Continue reading "Bonus Episode of Beer Sessions Radio™: The Making of Sahti at OEC (B. United)"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2015/02/16/bonus-episode-of-beer-sessions-radio-beer-agriculture-and-the-return-of-nyc-beer-week/)
We've already got an incredible line-up for Saturday's Ciderfeast at the Seaport. Now we're adding in some fun! Next Saturday, October 25th, we will be celebrating the Fourth Annual Cider Week at Ciderfeast, where among the many outstanding regional ciders we are offering will be a special selection of Asturias Sidra from Spain! In the USA, the myth … [Continue reading "Taste of Asturias Spitting Cask Challenge to be Part of Saturday's Ciderfeast!"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2014/10/20/taste-of-asturias-spitting-cask-challenge-to-be-part-of-saturdays-ciderfeast/)
Jimmy's No. 43Rocky Point Artisan BrewersSecret EngineAnthony Belliveau-Flores
Welcome to Cider Week! Okay, we're getting a bit ahead of things, as Cider Week NYC is still more than a week away (it runs from 10/24-11/2). However, we're lining up a stellar group of hard cider makers for a tasting event without equal (where else can you sample 30+ of the world's best ciders … [Continue reading "Ciderfeast brings more than 30 ciders from two dozen hard cider makers to Seaport on October 25th"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2014/10/15/ciderfeast-brings-more-than-30-ciders-from-two-dozen-hard-cider-makers-to-seaport-on-october-25th/)
For those who love cask beers, this is shaping up to be a great weekend (and for those unacquainted with cask beer, now's your best chance to discover the joys of authentic cask pours). Starting today the 9th Annual Williamsburg Cask Beer Festival begins at GBS bar dba Brooklyn. Curated by regular Beer Sessions Radio … [Continue reading "Cask is King: dba Cask Festival, Oktoberfeast, Jimmy's No. 43 to Celebrate Cask Beer"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2014/10/09/cask-is-king-dba-cask-festival-oktoberfeast-jimmys-no-43-to-celebrate-cask-beer/)
This week on Beer Sessions Radio™ on The Heritage Radio Network, we're taking a bit of a vacation! No, we didn't take the week off, but in this pre-taped episode, host Jimmy Carbone heads out to Long Island (at least spiritually) and welcomes three breweries and a co-host in the form of one Niko Krommydas. … [Continue reading "What You Missed On Beer Sessions Radio™: The Breweries of North Fork, Long Island"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2014/08/20/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-the-breweries-of-north-fork-long-island/)
Jimmy's No. 43Roberta'sGreenport Harbor Brewing CompanyLong Island Beer Company
Last year the Good Beer Seal welcomed Long Island into the fold, an on this episode of Beer Sessions Radio™ on the Heritage Radio Network, host Jimmy Carbone welcomes COO Phil Ebel and assistant brewer Mike Peterson of Great South Bay Brewery. They're talking about launching a brewery on Long Island and how a doctor … [Continue reading "What You Missed On Beer Sessions Radio™: Great South Bay Brewery and Craft Beer Long Island"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2014/07/10/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-great-south-bay-brewery-and-craft-beer-long-island/)
Jimmy's No. 43Mugs Ale HouseGreat South Bay BrewerySierra Nevada
This week on Beer Sessions Radio™ on the Heritage Radio Network, host Jimmy Carbone welcomes an eclectic (and international) group. Locally, Niko Krommydas talks about the Craft Beer NY ap, "an all-encompassing beer guide for the beer geek in New York City." The international contingent comes by way of Juan and Alfredo Rodriguez and Sven Bosch … [Continue reading "What You Missed Beer Sessions Radio™: Allagash Coolshipping, Naparbier from Spain"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2014/05/30/what-you-missed-beer-sessions-radio-allagash-coolshipping-naparbier-from-spain/)
Several weeks ago, Beer Sessions Radio™ host Jimmy Carbone led a blind tasting of commercially available IPAs, and on this week's episode of Beer Sessions Radio™ on the Heritage Radio Network we hear the results! Joining Jimmy are BJCP judges Dru Nichols and Michael Cafaro, who admit that the top three IPAs at the blind … [Continue reading "What You Missed Beer Sessions Radio™: Blind IPA Tasting, Southern Style & Spirits"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2014/05/21/what-you-missed-beer-sessions-radio-blind-ipa-tasting-southern-style-spirits/)
Jimmy's No. 43Green Flash Brewing CompanyGun Hill BreweryJimmy Carbone
This week on Beer Sessions Radio™ on the Heritage Radio Network, host Jimmy Carbone welcomes Staten Island's Flagship Brewing Co. head brewer, Patrick Morse, whose beer pedigree includes having written his college thesis on beer (we love this brewer already!) plus time working for Harpoon Brewery, Greenpoint Beerworks (he made the Patrick's Belgian Blonde that is … [Continue reading "What You Missed Beer Sessions Radio™: Wine v. Beer + Staten Island Beer Scene"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2014/05/16/what-you-missed-beer-sessions-radio-wine-v-beer-staten-island-beer-scene/)
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
This week on Beer Sessions Radio™, host Jimmy Carbone welcomes Ben Keene, author of The Great Northeast Brewery Tour, who is discussing his new book and the very cool breweries he visited while writing it. Among those: Weyerbacher, also in the studio (Bob Fateaux and Yixi Villar) pouring "small" beers like Merry Monks (at 9.3% … [Continue reading "WHAT YOU MISSED ON BEER SESSIONS RADIO™: Northeast Breweries"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2014/01/17/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-northeast-breweries/)
Jimmy's No. 43WeyerbacherKelso of BrooklynJimmy Carbone
We've got your afternoon beer events covered for the weekend, as two Good Beer Seal bars host some of their favorite events of the year. First up, Jimmy's No. 43 is hosting Battle of the Belgians from 1-4 p.m. tomorrow, Saturday, November 16th. Your ticket (get it here) entitles you to three hours of walk-around … [Continue reading "Weekend Events at GBS bars: Battle of the Belgians and Adobe Blues Brewery Appreciation Day"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2013/11/15/weekend-events-at-gbs-bars-battle-of-the-belgians-and-adobe-blues-brewery-appreciation-day/)
On this week's episode of Beer Sessions Radio™ (listen here), we bid adieu to one of our own, co-founding producer Bree O'Connor, who was with us when we launched our podcast four years ago. It gives host Jimmy Carbone a chance to walk down memory lane (and memory loss lane – Penny Pink is from … [Continue reading "What You Missed On Beer Sessions Radio™: Bree's Last Day, Steve Wood and Ciders"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2013/11/13/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-brees-last-day-steve-wood-and-ciders/)
Mugs Ale HouseJimmy's No. 43Portneuf Valley BrewingSmuttynose
This week's episode of Beer Sessions Radio™ is bound to make you salivate! We're talking about our favorite beer and food pairings as host Jimmy Carbone welcomes Jimmy Ludwig from The Happy Hour Guys, beer writer John Holl, Anne (loves beer!) from The Gingerman, and Tony Forder of Ales Street News. So what are a … [Continue reading "What You Missed On Beer Sessions Radio™: Beer and Food So Good Together"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2013/11/06/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-beer-and-food-so-good-together/)
The Happy Hour GuysThe GingermanNew Holland Brewing & DistilleryJimmy Carbone
The Good Beer Seal and Beers Sessions Radio™ are happy to be co-hosting the return of Harvest Beer & Cider Sessions, the official launch party of the 3rd Annual Cider Week NY. This year's event features cider makers from the region who are the core of Cider Week's mission, plus as part of the Wide World … [Continue reading "Cider Week Returns with Harvest Beer & Cider Sessions: Wide World of Cider"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2013/10/17/cider-week-returns-with-harvest-beer-cider-sessions-wide-world-of-cider/)
Jimmy's No. 43Carton BrewingBarrier BrewingGreg Hall
This is a great week to be visiting a Good Beer Seal Bar. From beer dinners to tap takeovers, you can count on the Good Beer Seal to ensure you're in the right place for great craft beer. Coming up this week, one of our newest Good Beer Seal bars, The Queens Kickshaw is collaborating with … [Continue reading "Good Beer Seal Bars Wrap Up Summer with Beer Dinners, Special Brews"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2013/08/19/good-beer-seal-bars-wrap-up-summer-with-beer-dinners-special-brews/)
The Queens KickshawMission DoloresBig Alice Brewing CompanyBrouwerij Het Nest
How many NYC bartenders does it take to make a killer beer cocktail? Well, on this week's Beer Sessions Radio™ (Episode #176 – listen here), host Jimmy Carbone welcomes an eclectic—albeit super cool—group into the studio (and onto the Pilsner Urquel van!) for a discussion ranging from the history of beer on Staten Island to … [Continue reading "What You Missed On Beer Sessions Radio™: Wide World of Beer"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2013/07/25/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-wide-world-of-beer/)
Do you know who Jack McAuliffe is? How about the youngest (and female) brewer in Belgium? Have you heard the history of New Amsterdam? Well, this week on Beer Sessions Radio™, host Jimmy Carbone welcomes Tom Acitelli (author of The Audacity of Hops) in leading a craft beer history chat, while celebrating July Good Beer Month … [Continue reading "What you missed on Beer Sessions Radio™ – Old Brew New Brew"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2013/07/18/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-old-brew-new-brew/)
Mayor Bloomberg is just days away from proclaiming (for the fifth year) that July is Good Beer Month! Look for some great events over the 31 days of July, including the expansion of WNYC's The Greene Space Craft Beer Jam! This year Beer Sessions Radio™ will produce three ticketed events, including: The Best Craft Beers … [Continue reading "Here At Last! The 5th Annual July Good Beer Month"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2013/06/28/here-at-last-the-5th-annual-july-good-beer-month/)
What does molecular archeology have to do with craft beer? Quite a lot, as it turns out, especially if it turns out you're in Italy, where more than 300 craft breweries have popped up in the past two decades. Guests Katie Parla (Parla Food) and Jon Lundbom join of B. United host Jimmy Carbone to … [Continue reading "What you missed on Beer Sessions Radio™ – Beer Hunter, Sierra Nevada & Italian Craft Beer."](https://goodbeerseal.com/2013/06/13/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-beer-hunter-sierra-nevada-italian-craft-beer/)
The Good Beer Seal is happy to welcome Savor: An American Craft Beer & Food Experience to NYC, June 14th-15th. Several Good Beer Seal bars will be hosting special events, including a $1 off draughts Savor weekend (6/14-16) with the Craft Beer NY ap designed and curated by Josh Bernstein. As a lead-up to the … [Continue reading "Welcoming Savor to NYC!"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2013/05/31/welcoming-savor-to-nyc/)
Bar Great HarryBarcadeBrooklyn BreweryDogfish Head
As a lead up to NYC Beer Week (2/24-3/3), Jimmy's No. 43 played host to the annual Good Beer Seal bar owners' luncheon on February 7th. Happily, all five boroughs were represented by 13 GBS bars, the NYC Homebrewers Guild, and Beer Sessions Radio™. Bar representatives discussed the state of being a craft beer bar … [Continue reading "Good Beer Seal Bar Owners Welcome Return Of NYC Beer Week"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2013/02/21/good-beer-seal-bar-owners-welcome-return-of-nyc-beer-week/)
As regular readers are fully aware, the Good Beer Seal now extends to all five boroughs, and on this very special episode of Beer Sessions Radio™ (Episode 148, listen here), host Jimmy Carbone represents Manhattan (Jimmy's No. 43) as he welcomes bar owners and brewers from the other four boroughs of NYC for a colorful … [Continue reading "What You Missed On Beer Sessions Radio™ – The Five Boroughs of Beer (1/29/13)"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2013/02/08/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-the-five-boroughs-of-beer-12913/)
Last week, Jimmy's No. 43 in the East Village co-hosted (along with Beer Sessions Radio™) the third annual Battle of the Belgians. They had close to 40 different Belgian and Belgian-style beers in three categories: American, Belgian and Swiss. The overwhelming winner (both judge's and People's Choice) in the American category was Ommegang's Gnomegang. Honorable … [Continue reading "Battle of the Belgians Crowns Winners at Good Beer Seal Bar Jimmy's No. 43"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2012/12/08/battle-of-the-belgians-crowns-winners-at-good-beer-seal-bar-jimmys-no-43/)
Jimmy's No. 43Blind Tiger Ale HouseBFMBrewery Ommegang
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/)
Beer Sessions Radio™ Episode 141 is a specially pre-recorded session that took place at Jimmy's No. 43 a couple months ago just as Tim Webb (Good Beer Guide Belgium) and Stephen Beaumont (Ale Street News) were launching their book tour for The World Atlas of Beer. They join host Jimmy Carbone and Luc "Bobo" Van … [Continue reading "What You Missed On Beer Sessions Radio™ – The World Atlas of Beer, Chimay Edition (11/27/12)"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2012/11/28/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-the-world-atlas-of-beer-chimay-edition-112712/)
In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, many are still struggling to get back on their feet. Here in New York City, the Rockaways and Staten Island have been hit hard. As the rest of the city begins to pick itself and return to the daily hum of life, those who have made it through are … [Continue reading "The Beer Community and Hurricane Sandy Relief"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2012/11/13/the-beer-community-and-hurricane-sandy-relief/)
Jimmy's No. 43Killmeyer's Old Bavaria InnVanberg & DeWulf
On Saturday, October 13th, Beer Sessions Radio™ is proud to be co-hosting Harvest Beer & Cider Sessions (with Spirits)! This tasting event features regional ciders (with a few of the world's best added in to the mix) and includes apple-distilled artisanal spirits curated by Modern Distillery Age along with beer by local craft breweries. For … [Continue reading "Harvest Beer & Cider Sessions to Launch NY Cider Week"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2012/09/26/harvest-beer-cider-sessions-to-launch-ny-cider-week/)
Jimmy's No. 43Factory on KentBarrier BrewingRockaway Brewing
On Episode #132 (listen here) of Beer Sessions Radio™, host Jimmy Carbone—himself a bar owner (Jimmy's No. 43) hosts a lively conversation on what it takes to run a bar in NYC and beyond. Triple bar owners (and brothers) Ben and Seth Wiley (Mission Dolores, Bar Great Harry, and their newest venture, The Owl Farm) … [Continue reading "What You Missed On Beer Sessions Radio™ – What Does It Take To Run A Bar? (9/18/12)"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2012/09/22/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-what-does-it-take-to-run-a-bar-91812/)
It was off to City Hall this morning for several Good Beer Seal bar owners, who were happy to receive Mayor Bloomberg's fourth annual "July is Good Beer Month" proclamation. Among the GBS bar owners in attendance; Juan Cruz (Sunswick), Bobby Gagnon (The Gate), Jimmy Carbone (Jimmy's No. 43), Sam Barbieri (Waterfront Ale House), Dennis Zentek … [Continue reading "Mayor Bloomberg Proclaims: July Is Good Beer Month"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2012/07/05/mayor-bloomberg-proclaims-july-is-good-beer-month/)
It took awhile, but the Good Beer Seal has now reached the fifth and final Borough! Tonight at Jimmy's No. 43, it was announced that Staten Island's very own Adobe Blues and Killmeyer's Old Bavaria would be the first Good Beer Seal bars in the fifth Borough. The night celebrated new Good Beer Seal bars … [Continue reading "Good Beer Seal Awards 2012: GBS Bars Now In All Five Boroughs!"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2012/06/11/good-beer-seal-awards-2012-gbs-bars-now-in-all-five-boroughs/)
On May 12, 2012, Jimmy's No. 43 will host the first ever NYC Beer Film Festival featuring clips from the finest beer-related films and video podcasts being made today. In addition to webisodes from the Happy Hour Guys, Beer Nation, and The BrewHaHa, you can expect to sample film segments from American Beer, Beerituality, Beer … [Continue reading "NYC's Very First Beer Film Fest, Saturday, 5/12/12"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2012/05/07/nycs-very-first-beer-film-fest-saturday-51212/)
The Norwegians are coming, the Norweigans are coming! Norway brewery Nøgne Ø Beer has taken over the taps at a couple different Good Beer Seal Bars in the East Village. On Friday at Jimmy's No. 43 representatives from beer importers, Norwegian dignitaries, Nøgne Ø's Tore Nybø, and the famed (some might say "infamous") co-founder and … [Continue reading "Good Beer Seal Bar, Swift, Offers Special Nøgne Ø Taps"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2012/04/29/good-beer-seal-bar-swift-offers-special-n%c3%b8gne-%c3%b8-taps/)
It was another great episode on Beer Sessions Radio™ when we welcomed back author Joshua Bernstein who has been exploring midwest beers and brought some Ohio beers to taste. Other guests included Justin Phillips, who talked about his new "table beer" collaboration with Brian Strumke of Stillwater Brewing, and Jeff Cioletti from Beverage World. Beer-centric … [Continue reading "What You Missed On Beer Sessions Radio™ – Buckeye Beer, The Regulating Of Beer, And Beer Media/Monks (3/20/12)"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2012/03/21/what-you-missed-on-beer-sessions-radio-buckeye-beer-the-regulating-of-beer-and-beer-mediamonks-32012/)
Last week, we held our annual Good Beer Seal luncheon at Jimmy's No. 43. It was great to see so many Good Beer Seal bar owners come together to celebrate beer and friendship and talk about our plans for the year. In attendance were: Dave Broderick (Blind Tiger) Jimmy Carbone (Jimmy's No. 43) Juan Cruz … [Continue reading "GBS Annual Luncheon"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2012/02/27/gbs-annual-luncheon/)
Join us for our 100th episode today, when we will be talking with Vaughan Cutillo, Joe Sullivan and Eric Moss of Montauk Brewing Company. Although Long Island has a rich tradition of brewing beer, Montauk Brewing is relatively new to the scene. We're looking forward to talking about their new brewery and plans for 2012. We'll … [Continue reading "This Week On Beer Sessions Radio™ – Our 100th Episode Features Long Island Brewing, Pretzel Making And Pork(2/7/12)"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2012/02/07/this-week-on-beer-sessions-radio-our-100th-episode-features-long-island-brewing-pretzel-making-and-pork2712/)
Santos Party HouseJimmy's No. 43Montauk Brewing CompanyVaughan Cutillo
Tickets are now on sale for next week's Farm + Beer Expo at Brooklyn Brewery. On Tuesday, January 31st, from 7-10:00 p.m., Farm + Beer Expo will benefit John Gorzynski (Gorzynski Ornery Farm), whose farm was one devastated by last year's Hurricane Irene. Nestled in a valley of the Catskills, Gorzynski Ornery Farm is where … [Continue reading "Farm + Beer Expo At Brooklyn Brewery To Benefit Ornery Farm"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2012/01/23/farm-beer-expo-at-brooklyn-brewery-to-benefit-ornery-farm/)
The Good Beer Seal, Brooklyn Brewery, and Brooklyn Brew Shop are happy to announce Farm + Beer Expo to be held at Brooklyn Brewery on Tuesday, January 31st, 2012, from 7-10 p.m. The Farm + Beer Expo brings together select craft brewers that have a focus on using local ingredients in their brews. This all-you-can-eat-and-drink … [Continue reading "Farm + Beer Expo Brings Together Local Farmers, Brewers, Beer Industry Experts To Benefit Hurricane Relief"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2012/01/12/farm-beer-expo-brings-together-local-farmers-brewers-beer-industry-experts-to-benefit-hurricane-relief/)
Jimmy's No. 43Pipe DreamsBrooklyn BreweryWandering Star
A few years ago, Good Beer Seal co-founder Jimmy Carbone had a Wisconsin beer and food pairing at Jimmy's No. 43, so imagine our delight when a good friend Anna Mumford mentioned this good beer find in Milwaukee: Sugar Maple offers up more than 60 American Craft brews (on tap, no less!), including this delicious-looking … [Continue reading "Getting Some "Sugar" In Milwaukee"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2011/12/07/getting-some-sugar-in-milwaukee/)
This week's Beer Sessions Radio™ features our great friends from Vanberg & Dewulf, Wendy Littlefield and Don Feinberg. As a part of celebrating Belgium's Kings Day, November 15th's broadcast will help ring in the largest Belgian beer celebration that will involve 350 beer establishments across the US. For an all-things-Belgian primer, check out Beer News' … [Continue reading "Vanberg & Dewulf Celebrates 30 Years Of Best Of Belgian Beers"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2011/11/15/vanberg-dewulf-celebrates-30-years-of-best-of-belgian-beers/)
It is the start of a new month… and a new season, apparently: winter. Beer Sessions Radio will warm you up this week with a new book, a new brewery and a new piece of beer art. The Book Joshua M. Bernstein returns to our show with his first book, Brewed Awakening: Behind the Beers … [Continue reading "This Week On Beer Sessions Radio™ – Brew Book, New Brewery, Brew Art (11/1/11)"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2011/10/30/this-week-on-beer-sessions-radio-brew-book-new-brewery-brew-art-11111/)
In anticipation for Brewer's Choice, the culminating event of NY Craft Beer Week, being hosted by the Good Beer Seal and Beer Sessions Radio on September 22nd, from 6-9 p.m. at City Winery, we sat down to ask Jimmy Carbone what he's most looking forward to about this year's event. This is the fourth year … [Continue reading "Brewer's Choice, September 22nd… Preview With Jimmy Carbone"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2011/08/25/brewers-choice-september-22nd-preview-with-jimmy-carbone/)
For the first time ever, New York's premiere beer talk radio program Beer Sessions Radio ™ will tape two episodes with a live audience at the East coast's MUST attend beer event; Belgium Comes to Cooperstown at Brewery Ommegang. On Saturday, July 30, audience members will enjoy the lively banter as well as some special … [Continue reading "Beer Sessions Radio (TM) to Tape 2 Shows at BCTC"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2011/07/22/beer-sessions-radio-tm-to-tape-2-shows-at-bctc/)
Jimmy's No. 43Blind Tiger Ale HouseBrewery OmmegangJimmy Carbone
So much has been added to July Good Beer Month 2011. What started out just three years ago as a nice way to highlight what Good Beer Seal bars do best has grown to encompass the best of the local beer scene. There has been great bar-centric events like tastings, brewery nights, specials and bar … [Continue reading "Good Beer Month Goes Viral"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2011/07/21/good-beer-month-goes-viral/)
Jimmy's No. 43Brooklyn BreweryKelso of BrooklynJimmy Carbone
As many of you may know, on July 3rd New York City and The Good Beer Seal lost a good friend. Ray Deter of d.b.a passed away as a result of injuries sustained in a bicycle accident on June 27th. I won't pretend to know Ray better than anyone else. I certainly didn't. In the … [Continue reading "In the Absence of A Giant: A Personal Remembrance of Ray Deter"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2011/07/05/in-the-absence-of-a-giant-a-personal-remembrance-of-ray-deter/)
This year's July Good Beer Month will throw the spotlight on 34 Good Beer Seal Bars, local brewers, charitable organizations, delicious food and great New York City destinations. Keep watching this website for special offers, pub crawl suggestions, and information about upcoming events. Here is a taste of some of the great events of … [Continue reading "July Good Beer Month"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2011/06/23/july-good-beer-month/)
Tuesday, June 14: The Good Beer Seal announced the 2011 inductees into The Good Beer Seal with an awards party at Barcade in Brooklyn. Good Beer Seal Awards 2011 from Letitia Productions on Vimeo. Without further ado (drumroll please!) The new Good Beer Seal bars are: 4th Avenue Pub Bierkraft Brouwerij Lane The Double Windsor … [Continue reading "The New Good Beer Seal Bars Announced!"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2011/06/17/the-new-good-beer-seal-bars-announced/)
On March 28 from 7:00 -10:00 PM at Brooklyn Brewery, 6 New York breweries will join forces to help benefit disaster relief for Japan. Brooklyn Brewery, Heartland, Kelso, Sixpoint Craft Ales, Empire, Lagunitas, NY State Brewer's Association, The Good Beer Seal and Beer Sessions Radio (TM) will team up with food from Meat Hook, Jimmy's … [Continue reading "Brewers for Brewers: Japan Disaster Relief Benefit"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2011/03/21/brewers-for-brewers-japan-disaster-relief-benefit/)
Jimmy's No. 43Waterfront Ale HouseBrooklyn BreweryHeartland
For those of you who are adept at reading German in tiny print, you might enjoy this article about Schlenkerla's visit to the US. Brauerei Heller -Trum, which puts out the distinctive smoked beer from Bamberg, sent brewer Matthias Trum and tavern chef Wolfgang Thiel on a working tour that stopped at some Good Beer … [Continue reading "Mission Rauchbier"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2011/01/05/mission-rauchbier/)
Good Beer Seal Bars are promoting craft beer every day by curating great beer lists, maintaining their draft lines and serving beer as the brewers intended. Think of a Good Beer Seal Bar as a steward of the brewing art, bringing it from the artisan to the connoisseur in thoughtful and inventive ways. From tastings, … [Continue reading "Good Beer Seal Bars in the News"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2010/12/17/good-beer-seal-bars-in-the-news/)
Will Stephens is one of the brains behind BeerMenus.com, an interactive website designed to help beer lovers find their favorite beers and good beer bars to reach out to their favorite beer lovers. A friend of mine in high school held fast to the idea that we all have one great, marketable concept in our … [Continue reading "A Brief Interview with BeerMenus.com Creator Will Stephens"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2010/11/30/a-brief-interview-with-beermenus-com-creator-will-stephens/)
Mayor Bloomberg has declared July to be Good Beer Month for the second year in a row! Ambassadors from Good Beer Seal bars Blind Tiger Ale House, Jimmy's No. 43, Against the Grain and dba showed up at City Hall to pick up and show off the proclamation. We are proud to have the Mayor … [Continue reading "Mayor's Proclamation and Sixpoint Signal"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2010/07/15/139/)
Blind Tiger Ale HouseJimmy's No. 43Sixpoint Craft AlesDave Brodrick
Tomorrow night at 5:00 PM on Beer Sessions Radio, the studio's gonna be lousy with bar owners! The daring Rachel Wharton, deputy editor of Edible Brooklyn, Edible Manhattan and host of Brooklyn Eats, will be surrounded by purveyors of good beer. Co-hosts Jimmy Carbone and Ray Deter, owners of Jimmy's No. 43 and DBA respectively, … [Continue reading "Beer Sessions Radio- May 25"](https://goodbeerseal.com/2010/05/24/beer-sessions-radio-may-25/)
