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Half the fun of craft beer culture is trying new things just to see how they taste. We speak with experts about how to get the most out of every pint.

Lehigh Valley Craft Beer and Festivals

Jan 31, 2020

Beer writer Craig Larimer on the top beer experiences in the Lehigh Valley, starting with the festivals.

About the Guest

Craig is a 26-year Morning Call journalism vet and pop culture junkie. He is the Arts & Entertainment Editor at the newspaper, where he directs and manages coverage of Lehigh Valley music, nightlife,...

Andy Calimano on Running Beer Festivals

Jan 25, 2020

Founder and president of Starfish Junction, which owns and runs the Great Beer Expo among other beverage events, talks about getting into the beer festival business and how much it has changed since the early days of the craft beer revolution.

The Ann Arbor Beer Scene with Patti Smith

Jan 16, 2020

Patti Smith, author of Vanishing Ann Arbor and talks about Ann Arbor both as a beer destination and a tourist destination.

You can find Patti's book, Vanishing Ann Arbor here and Head over Feet, her fiction work here.

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The Dayton Beer Scene with David Nilsen

Jan 9, 2020

Beer writer and educator David Nilsen talks about some of the best craft beer spots in the Dayton area with the caveat that, just like at the Oscars, some are bound to slip his mind. You can find David's social accounts as well as his work here.

About the Guest:

David Nilsen is a beer writer and educator living near...