Kulmbacher in das haus
Thomas Wölfel, Worldwide Export Manager for the Kulmbacher breweries, including EKU, Moenchshof, and Kapuziner, kicks off a rare US whirlwind vist tonight at Jimmy’s no 43 (www.jimmysno43.com) in NYC’s east village. This special “Industry Tap Night” will feature four Kulmbach drafts, and, if you’re lucky, the…
Shelton Brothers Post-Litigation Drinkathon
Don’t be fooled by the Cornhole picture, our victory in the lawsuit is not yet assured! When big distributors consolidate and try to cage in small brewers, we have no choice but to take a stand. Want to know more? Then get yourself to Louisville,…
Mikkeller/Prairie Artisan Ales American Style hits the US
You might think that two Wild and Crazy guys brewing beer in Belgium is something that happens every day. You’d be right about that. But when the two guys are Chase Healey of Prairie Artisan Ales (one of the hottest US breweries in 2013) and Mikkel Borg Bjergsø (the…
Beer Circus: Growing Hops
In this episode of BEER CIRCUS with the Shelton Brothers, Daniel Shelton and Yvan DeBaets from Brasserie de la Senne meet up with Robert Wicks from Westerham Brewing at a pub for a few pints. Then the three went off to visit a traditional Kentish…
A Conversation with Pierre-Alex Carlier from Brasserie de Blaugies
Brasserie de Blaugies was opened in 1987 by local schoolteachers (as well as husband and wife) Marie-Noelle Pourtois and Pierre-Alex Carlier. Over two and a half decades later Blaugies now includes sons Kevin, who took over the brewing, and son Cedric, who runs the restaurant…
Mikkel plays with weasel poop!
Did we get your attention! Beer Geek Brunch – Weasel is one of Mikkeller’s most popular beers. This imperial Oatmeal stout is brewed with one of the world’s most expensive coffees, made from droppings of weasel-like civet cats. In this episode of HALF PINTS you’ll see…
The Manneken Pis Meets Zinnebir
Join us for the first installment of HALF PINTS, a series of short videos about pretty much anything we feel like. In this vignette see the Manneken Pis, the symbol of Brussels, “passing” Zinnebir, the beer of Brussels, from Brussels’ newest brewery, De La Senne.
Dan sits down with Stefan Simon from Brauerei Kulmbacher
Daniel Shelton sat down with Kulmbacher’s brewmaster Stefan Simon during Kulmbacher Bierwoche, which is Franconia’s answer to Oktoberfest. Kulmbacher Brauerei is made up of four brands Kulmbacher, Kapuziner, EKU, and Mönchshof. They are the largest brewery in the Shelton Brothers portfolio. While they are large,…
A look at Weissenohe
Oktoberfest has just begun in Munich, so we decided now is a good time for a video about one of our friends from the northern section of Bavaria called Franconia. We sat down and talked with brewer Urban Winkler about his brewery Klosterbrauerei Weissenohe. The…
Spanish & Italian Beers at Spuyten Duyvil
Spanish & Italian Beers at Spuyten Duyvil When: Saturday, 21 September, 12 pm onwards Where: Spuyten Duyvil, 359 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn What: pay-as-you-go We’re launching several breweries new to New York on Saturday at Spuyten Duyvil. Coming from regions not traditionally known for brewing, they’re…
Zwanze Day has finally arrived!
Cantillon’s Zwanze Day is finally here! Here’s what the folks at Cantillon have to say about it: “When we started renovation works in the cellars of the brewery two years ago, much to our surprise we came upon the remains of some very old walls….
A Conversation with Geoff Quinn of Buxton Brewery
Back in June we were lucky enough to have Geoff Quinn from the Buxton Brewery in Derbyshire, England come over to the U.S. to participate in The Festival – Portland, Maine edition. While he was over here we sat down with him for a few…
Magic Rock has arrived!
The Shelton Brothers are proud to announce the arrival of our first order from the British brewer Magic Rock. Magic Rock is located in Hudderfield, West Yorkshire, England. People have lived in the area for over 4000 years, and the remains of a Roman fort…
Welcome to the Circus!
This is the first episode from our brand new documentary web series called “BEER CIRCUS with the Shelton Brothers.” This series of videos will be released every so often, it is meant to expand upon what we have started with “THE HIGH & MIGHTY BEER SHOW” and “A…
Dan talks with Stefan Simon from Brauerei Kulmbacher
Daniel Shelton sat down for a conversation with Brauerei Kulmbacher’s brewmaster Stefan Simon during Kulmbacher Bierwoche, which is Franconia’s answer to Oktoberfest. Kulmbacher Brauerei is made up of four brands Kulmbacher, Kapuziner, EKU, and Mönchshof. They are the largest brewery in the Shelton Brothers portfolio….
Coming soon from Panil
Panil Raphael is about to make its US debut in early September, complete with an artistic label. It’s a spontaneously fermented red ale that spent a year in oak barrels. If you loved the other Panil beers and sour beers in general, don’t miss this….
A Conversation with Menno Olivier from De Molen
At last year’s Festival in Worchester, I got a few minutes to sit down with the big man from Bodegraven. He was in the midst of a month long tour of the United States, during which time he collaborated on beers with several different…
Freigeist has returned…
Freigeist has returned… And brought it’s twisted little brother The Monarchy. Renegade German brewers Freigeist Bierkultur took the US by storm last year with their brilliant, bold, and best of all, balanced and drinkable reinterpretations of lost (or at least misplaced) top-fermented German beer styles. So…
A Conversation with Chase Healey from Prairie Artisan Ales
In last week’s video we learned what a bink was, this week it’s all about noodling. While at the Festival in Portland, Maine we sat down with Chase for a few minutes and got to know him a little better
A Conversation with Marc Limet of Brouwerij Kerkom
This video was shot location at Brouwerij Kerkom in 2007 and at the Festival in Worcester, MA in 2013. We sat down with owner Marc Limet and discussed the brewery’s history, the change in European food laws and Kerkom’s beers. We also get answer to…
The Italian Craft Beer Vanguard at The ChurchKey
CHURCHKEY Monday, August 5th – 6 PM 1337 14th St NW Washington, DC 20005 Tel (202) 567-2576 http://www.churchkeydc.com/ The Italian Craft Beer Vanguard: 18 Rare Brews from Birrificio Toccalmatto & Brewfist on Draft! Italian craft brewing has been making huge strides over the past…
The Spanish New Wave at The ChurchKey
Tuesday, July 30th at the ChurchKey 6 PM 1337 14th St NW Washington, DC 20005 Tel (202) 567-2576 http://www.churchkeydc.com/ The Spanish New Wave: 12 Special Brews from Naparbier, Guineu, Agullons & Montseny on Draft! Spain could currently be the most explosively bourgeoning…
High & Mighty Beer Show #87
Tune in this week for the first of a 2-part, All-American, sort-of July 4th mini-series. Joined in the studio by Ron Jeffries of Michigan’s Jolly Pumpkin and SB’s own house-socialist Matt Dinges, Dan goes off on politics, English majors, American ice superiority, and overaged domestic…
A Conversation With Jean-Francois Gravel of Brasserie Dieu du Ciel!
Here’s the next installment in our series of short interviews with brewers Shelton Brothers works with. While in Washington DC for the Craft Brewers Conference in March, 2013, we sat down to talk with Jean-Francois Gravel from Brasserie Dieu du Ciel! We discussed the brewery’s…
High & Mighty Beer Show #86 Braustelle/Freigeist
Check out this week’s show, as Peter Esser & Sebastian Sauer, the revolutionary masterminds behind Braustelle/Freigeist, chat live with The Bros.Celebrating their very successful first year anniversary of importing into the US, the boys from Cologne discuss Peter’s start as a homebrewer, Sebastian’s keen interest…
Just in case you missed The Festival in Portland
Here’s a glimpse into what happened at The Festival – Portland, Maine edition 2013. It was a great time. Massive thanks to all the volunteers, ticket buyers, and brewers. You all rock.
A Conversation with Luke Nicholas from Epic Brewing in New Zealand
While Luke Nicholas from Epic Brewing was in Washington DC for the Craft Brewers Conference our intrepid reporter sat down with him to find out a little more about the brewery and the kiwi can do mentality.
High & Mighty Beer Show #84: Pivovar Kout na Šumavě
Don’t even think of missing this week’s show, as the Shelton Brothers welcome Jan Skala and Adrian Šaroch, of Czech Republic’s Pivovar Kout na Šumavě, to the studio. The men from Kout, off the beaten path in the hinterlands of the Bohemian Forest, describe the factors leading to the…
High & Mighty Beer Show #83
High & Mighty Beer Show #83Tune in this week as the boys can’t reach their favorite Alaskan brewer but are able to call their mom, Carol, who admits to drinking Samuel Adams.This off-the-cuff convo touches on the mystery of existence and cheap suds. Bereft…
Help Sebastian Sauer of Freigeist Celebrate His Birthday!
If you will be around the DC area on Monday, July 1 and love beer and good food, you probably want to get yourself down to Birch & Barley to help Sebastian Sauer of Freigeist Bierkultur celebrate his birthday. Here are the details from the…
High & Mighty Radio Show #65
Daniel and our very own Robert Merryman ring up colorful Italian Bruno Carilli, who waxes poetic on the Clash, dry beer, hops, and his Birrificio Tocalmatto’s breaking into the brewery Top 100.
