Jul 31 2009

Episode 15: Right Brain, part I


Season 1, Episode 15

In part one of our chat with Russ Springsteen and John Niedermaier of Right Brain Brewery in Traverse City, Michigan, we learn about early ’90s boom in the brewing industry, before exploring the architecture of Charlevoix’s Earl Young.


Links for this episode:

Right Brain Brewery
221 Garland Street
Traverse City, Michigan
49684

Traverse City Convention and Visitors Bureau
101 West Grandview Parkway
Traverse City, Michigan
49684
(800) 940-1120

Charlevoix Historical Society
103 State Street
Charlevoix MI 49720
(231) 547-0373

Charlevoix Chamber of Commerce
109 Mason Street
Charlevoix, Michigan
49720
(231) 547-2101

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Jul 20 2009

Episode 14: Grizzly Peak, part II


Season 1, Episode 14

A longer-than-usual episode, but packed with solid information about Grizzly Peak’s Alan Pugsley brewing system, and the chemistry of nitrogen-dispensed beers. Then we head to Kerrytown, one of Ann Arbor’s funkiest shopping districts.


Links for this episode:

Grizzly Peak Brewing Company
120 West Washington
Ann Arbor, Michigan
48104

Kerrytown District


For more information:

Ann Arbor Area Convention and Visitors Bureau
120 West Huron St.

Ann Arbor, Michigan
48104

(800) 888-9487


Jun 29 2009

Episode 13: Grizzly Peak, part I

Season 1, Episode 13

On this week’s episode, we return to Michigan to chat with Duncan Williams, brewmaster of Grizzly Peak, and explore the Dymaxion House exhibit at The Henry Ford. In Part 1, we learn about the history of Grizzly Peak, and the type of food and beer they produce.


Links for this episode:

Grizzly Peak Brewing Company
120 West Washington
Ann Arbor, Michigan
48104

The Henry Ford
20900 Oakwood Blvd
Dearborn, Michigan
48124


For more information:

Ann Arbor Area Convention and Visitors Bureau
120 West Huron St.

Ann Arbor, Michigan
48104

(800) 888-9487


Jun 10 2009

Episode 12: Kentucky Ale (Alltech), part II

Season 1, Episode 12

This week we conclude our visit with Adam McCraith, former brewer at Alltech Lexington Brewing & Distilling Company, and talk about distribution, and their expansion into distilling. This will be the first time in history that malt whisky will be distilled in the state of Kentucky. Then we check out the ponies at Keeneland.

Travel by the Pint welcomes Alltech’s new master brewer, Ken Lee, who joined Alltech in March of this year.


Links for this episode:

Alltech’s Lexington Brewing and Distilling Company
401 Cross Street
Lexington, KY 40508

Keeneland Association, Inc.
4201 Versailles Road
P.O. Box 1690
Lexington, Kentucky
40588-1690

Telephone: (859) 254-3412
Toll Free: (800) 456-3412


For more information:

Lexington Convention and Visitors Bureau
301 East Vine Street
Lexington, KY 40507
(800) 848-1224


Jun 1 2009

Episode 11: Kentucky Ale (Alltech), part I

Season 1, Episode 11

This week we chat with Adam McCraith, former brewer at Alltech Lexington Brewing Company, about their triple crown of beers, and their title sponsorship of the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2010. Then we head to the Kentucky Horse Park to see check out the event site.

Travel by the Pint welcomes Alltech’s new master brewer, Ken Lee, who joined Alltech in March of this year.

Alltech Lexingon Brewing & Distilling Company will be hosting Flanagan’s Beer Festival in Louisville, June 7, 2009.

And mark your calendars for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2010, to be held September 25 – October 10, 2010.


Links for this episode:

Alltech’s Lexington Brewing and Distilling Company
401 Cross Street
Lexington, KY 40508

Kentucky Horse Park
4089 Iron Works Parkway
Lexington, KY 40511

2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games


For more information:

Lexington Convention and Visitors Bureau
301 East Vine Street
Lexington, KY 40507
(800) 848-1224


May 24 2009

Episode 10: Vino’s, part II

Season 1, Episode 10

This week we learn how Vino’s Pizza Pub & Brewery stays in sync with downtown Little Rock, and then head west to explore to the summit of Mount Magazine.

Mark June 26 & 27, 2009 on your calendars for the 13th Annual Mt. Magazine International Butterfly Festival. The Festival includes nature walks, live music, arts and crafts, and much more.


Links for this episode:

Vino’s
923 West 7th
Little Rock, AR 72201

Mount Magazine State Park
16878 Highway 309 South
Paris, AR  72855
(877) 665-6343


For more information:

Little Rock Convention and Visitors Bureau
P. O. Box 3232
Little Rock, AR 72203
(800) 844-4781

Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism

Paris Area Chamber of Commerce
301 West Walnut,
Paris, AR 72855
(479) 963-2244


May 11 2009

Episode 9: Vino’s, part I

Season 1, Episode 9

It’s time to return to Little Rock, this time for a slice and a pint at Vino’s Brew Pub, before soaking up the thermal waters at Hot Springs National Park in Hot Springs, Arkansas.


Links for this episode:

Vino’s
923 West 7th
Little Rock, AR 72201

Hot Springs National Park
101 Reserve Street
Hot Springs, AR 71901


For more information:

Little Rock Convention and Visitors Bureau
P. O. Box 3232
Little Rock, AR 72203
(800) 844-4781

Hot Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau

P.O. Box 6000

Hot Springs National Park, AR 71902


(800) 543-2284


Apr 30 2009

Episode 8: Jolly Pumpkin, part II

Season 1, Episode 8

This week on Travel by the Pint, we return to Dexter, Michigan to learn how Ron Jeffries, owner and brewmaster of Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales first became interested in the science of brewing, and explore the Detroit Institute of Arts in Detroit, Michigan.


Links for this episode:

Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales
3115 Broad Street
Dexter, MI 48130

Detroit Institute of Arts
5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI


Apr 22 2009

Episode 7: Jolly Pumpkin, part I

Season 1, Episode 7

This week on Travel by the Pint, we head to Dexter, Michigan to speak with Ron Jeffries, owner and brewmaster of Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales, and swing past the Flint Cultural Center in Flint Michigan.


Links for this episode:

Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales
3115 Broad Street
Dexter, MI 48130

Alfred P. Sloan Museum
1221 E Kearsley Street
Flint, MI 48503

Buick Gallery and Research Center
303 Walnut Street
Flint, MI 48503

Flint Institute of Arts
1120 E Kearsley Street
Flint, MI 48503


For more information:

Flint Area Convention and Visitors Bureau
502 Church Street
Flint, MI 48502
(810) 232-8900
(877) 354-6864

www.visitflint.org


Apr 8 2009

Episode 6: Diamond Bear Brewing Company, part II

Season 1, Episode 6

This week we continue our visit with Russ Melton, President and Chief Beer Officer of Diamond Bear Brewery in Little Rock, Arkansas, and delve into the science of brewing with former Brewmaster Bob Kort and explore Crater of Diamonds State Park — the world’s only public diamond mine.


Links for this episode:

Diamond Bear Brewing Company, Little Rock, AR

Crater of Diamonds State Park
209 State Park Road
Murfreesboro, AR 71958


For more information:

Little Rock Convention and Visitors Bureau
426 West Markham
Little Rock, AR 72201
Phone: 501-376-4781
Toll Free: 800-844-4781
www.littlerock.com