Consuming the Craft

In today's episode, I had the pleasure of catching up with John Lyda, a celebrated faculty member at AB Tech and, perhaps, an accidental fashionista, with our mutual thoughts on jorts. We recorded l…

In today's episode, I enjoyed catching up with Katie Black, a 2022 alum of AB Tech's program and an all-around craft beverage enthusiast. We discussed her journey through the industry, from helping t…

Today, on Consuming the Craft, I was thrilled to have Karis Roberts from the Asheville Brewers Alliance join me to discuss the vibrant and highly anticipated Asheville Beer Week. We discussed the pla…

064 Aging Gracefully: Charlie Stanley on Whiskey, Wine, and the Art of Maturation

Today, on Consuming the Craft, we delved deep into the sophisticated art of aging fine spirits with esteemed guest Cha…

Today, on Consuming the Craft, I had an insightful conversation with the head brewer of Yeehaw Brewing Company, Dan Rowe. We walked through his journey in the brewing industry, from his time at Dogfi…

Today on Consuming the Craft, I enjoyed sitting down with Karis Roberts from the Asheville Brewers Alliance. We explore the ever-expanding world of craft beverages, delving into the diversification o…

In today's episode, I sat down with Jared Resnick, one of the founders of Precision Fermentation. We delved into the world of precision fermentation and how their company is revolutionizing data coll…

Today, on Consuming the Craft, I was absolutely thrilled to chat with the innovative Sara Stender Delaney, who shook up the beverage scene with her inspiring caffeine-free spritzers. We navigated the…

In today's episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with the CEO of Inbox Beverage Company, Mr. Max Fann. We delved into the exciting world of container breweries, wineries, distilleries, and cid…

Everyone has filtration problems, so it’s a blessing that folks like Stephen Daniels and the people of FILTROX innovate filtration technologies for the beverage industry. Stephen currently serves as…

In today's episode, we have a special guest joining us, Brodie Levadnuk from ZolaTerra. Brodie is the creator of the ZolaTerra product line, which offers plant-based, biodegradable, and safe-to-use c…

In a competitive space like the liquor and spirits industry, it’s almost impossible to come up with a name for your business. So, Michael McGeary—who holds a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy from Col…

Many philosophers are linked to wine, but Michael McGeary isn’t simply “linked” to wine—he’s a winemaker extraordinaire and the owner of Euda Wine, where he crafts minimal intervention wines. After …

In this episode, Puff is joined by Matt Beck, a first-year student at the Craft Beverage Institute. Matt, a former military man with 28 years of service, decided to transition into a completely diffe…

Karis Roberts is the executive director of the Asheville Brewers Alliance. They have been instrumental in the success of Asheville Beer Week, particularly the opening event. Karis has also collabor…

On this episode of Consuming the Craft Podcast, Puff, and John Lyda discuss the upcoming season and the new group of students starting in the fall. They also talk about the program's 10th anniversary…

Greg Hill is the Head Cider Maker and Production Director at the Urban Orchard Co. in Asheville and one of the first graduates of the Craft Beverage Institute program. He is a lifelong learner who, …

In our studio, today is perhaps the most “specialist” of all the guests we’ve had so far on the podcast—my six-year-old daughter, Haley. She’s in this episode to do what we call Moo's Clues, a sensor…

In the brewing industry—and any industry, for that matter—safety comes first. But A-B Tech alumnus Jamie Reardon takes it a step further than that. To Jamie, to be mindful and prepared is to be safe…

After over ten years of service as an environmental scientist, master maltster, and Certified Cicerone, Brent Manning has spent the past decade immersing himself in the world of craft malt. He is th…