Consuming the Craft

Today on Consuming the Craft, I welcomed Charlie Frisch from the American Red Cross to dive into the often-misunderstood world of blood donation. We got into what the Red Cross really does—going bey…

In today’s episode, I sat down with Greg Hill, a longtime cider maker at Urban Orchard Cidery and a dedicated adjunct instructor in the brewing program here in Asheville. Greg is wrapping up his PhD …

Today on Consuming the Craft, I welcomed back Jeff Frisbee from Addison Farms, a returning guest and the driving force behind one of our region’s finest family-run wineries. We caught up over a glas…

Today on Consuming the Craft, I’m joined by Dan Rowe, the head brewer at Yeehaw Brewing Company, who returns for his third appearance. We dive deep into the evolution and expansion of Yeehaw, from it…

Today on Consuming the Craft, I had the pleasure of catching up with Seth Hewitt, brewing supervisor extraordinaire at Sierra Nevada Brewing Company. Fresh off a trip to Ireland, Seth dives into the…

Today on Consuming the Craft, I welcomed two of the driving forces behind Green Man Brewing Company: Joe Summers, Managing Director, and Matt Peyton, Director of Brewing. We dove deep into the world…

Today on Consuming the Craft, I had the privilege of sitting down with Dr. John Gossett, president of Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College, to mark his five-year anniversary leading the ins…

Today on Consuming the Craft, I’m celebrating the 10-year anniversary of the first graduating class from the Brewing, Distillation, and Fermentation program here at AB Tech. Joining me is John Lyda,…

In today's episode, I got to catch up with recent AB Tech graduate Ryan Schreder, who just completed a whirlwind tour of craft distilleries and breweries in Pennsylvania, all while helping out his 93…

In today’s episode, I sat down with my friend Katie, who, after pouring her heart into the brewing industry for over six years, made the difficult yet crucial decision to step away for a much-needed…

In today’s episode, I caught up again with Brent Manning, one of the founders of Riverbend Malt House, to dig into all the big moves happening at his malt operation. We delved into how Riverbend has …

I enjoyed chatting with the multifaceted Kelly Minnis today on Consuming the Craft. From his intriguing background, which includes diverse experiences in Seattle, Houston, Austin, and Asheville, to h…

I enjoyed sitting down with Dan Hodges from Bridge Farm in today's episode. Our conversation kicked off with an intriguing look into his ambitions for Highland Mushrooms, and a thrilling journey thr…

In today's episode, I had the pleasure of catching up with Anthony Horger, a former AB Tech program graduate. We dived into his impressive journey from a local brewery job post-graduation to his var…

Today, on Consuming the Craft, I had the pleasure of reconnecting with Jeffrey Rickert, a graduate of our program who has shifted his focus from brewing to food safety education. Jeffrey is now activ…

Today on Consuming the Craft, I sat down with Julian, the founder of Outsider Brewing Company, to discuss his unique perspective on the craft brewery business model. Julian shared his insights on the…

Today on Consuming the Craft, I had an insightful conversation with Sarah Stender Delaney, a visionary beverage creator who recently returned from a trip to Rwanda. We explored her plans to work with…

In today's episode, I had the joy of sharing a special tasting experience with my seven-year-old daughter, BooBear. We explored the world of water flavors, indulging in Woo's Clues, where BooBear sa…

In today's episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Mike Shield, a dedicated brewer with a wealth of experience at various breweries. We explored his journey in the brewing industry, discusse…

In today's episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Wylie DiaMond, a passionate distiller and recent graduate, to discuss his journey through the world of spirits, including single malt, gin,…