Cheers Charlotte Radio

Melissa Close, Area Manager for Sierra Nevada Brewing, joined us live from The Vinyl Pi to talk proper glassware and this year’s Sierra Nevada Beer Camp collaboration series. Have you been pouring IPA’s into a pint glass? Find out why are the worse human being in the world.

All about the 2016 South End Hops Festival

Lenny Boy is moving to a bigger spot at 3000 S Tryon in Charlotte. Be sure to save this location to your maps app, we can’t wait to have our favorite kombucha at it’s new home.

Elizabeth Ann Dover of Dover Vineyards joins the guys this week to talk about her family vineyard in Concord, NC. They get into the IndieGoGo campaign she has going on right now that you can donate to. Plus the different wine varieties she grows in Cabarrus County to the challenges she faces that are specific to growing wine grapes in Concord.

Cesar Vazquez Southeast Market Manager for Sixpoint Brewery joins us virtually via audio call. Cesar tells us the history and future of Red Hook’s famous brewery. We all love their awesome Resin double IPA but is it the most popular beer they make? Find out more about Resin and all of Sixpoint’s flagship beer.

Pat Brennan owner and head brewer of Rivermen Brewing joins us this week to talk about being Belmont, NC’s first brewery. We also get into his new spot just a few blocks outside of Downtown Belmont that he plans to open sometime this summer. Going from a 2 bbl system to a 10 bbl system he’ll be ready to start to distribute his beers to the Charlotte area by the end of the summer. He’s been a favorite in Belmont for some time now and he’s ready to bring his beers to Charlotte to see how they stack up against the big boys like Birdsong, Noda & Triple C.

General Manager Matt Coben and his son Josh Coben running the kitchen have opened Growler USA in the Ballantyne area. The first of its kind for the Growler USA concept they boast over 100 taps with a twist on bar food. With drink specials and different events throughout the week it has quickly become a destination for craft beer enthusiasts in Ballantyne. An area that has been lacking for craft beer spots in recent years. Stop by the restaurant and tell them Cheers Charlotte sent you.

Cannizzaro Sauces - Andy and Melanie Tritten join us to talk about their homemade sauces made here in Charlotte, NC. Melanie says she never liked her mom's sauces so she decided to make her own version. They make some of the best sauce around out of a local restaurant's kitchen. Be on the lookout for the sauce at local stores and farmers markets.

We talk with Bryan Richards about his beer and food blog The Wandering Gourmand. Where his best cities are for beer and food and what cities he thinks were going to be good but turned out being duds.

We’re on location at Cabarrus Brewing Co with owners, Steve Steinbacher and Vincent Thompson. Steve Steinbacher talks about his vision for what Concord, NC needs for craft beer, We also get into the beers they’ll have for their opening weekend and his background in craft beer.

The crew from CABREW (Cabarrus Homebrewers Society) is live from Lil’ Robert’s Place in Concord, NC. If you’re a homebrewer or want to learn, you have to check out one of their homebrew sessions or meetings. Listen to this week’s webisode to get all the details.

Robert Burrage, owner, from Lil Robert’s Place in Concord joins us for a conversation about his awesome bottle shop. We’re live from Ford’s hometown on location at LRP. Find out what the future holds for this modest little bar.

Nate DeVillers runs things over at Pint Central. What’s better than sitting out in the patio, eating awesome food, drinking great beer and cocktails while enjoying a conversation with friends? That’s what we did this Monday night. If you have never been to Pint Central, you’re doing it wrong.

We’re on location in Shelby, NC visiting the great folks at Newgrass Brewing Co. Owners, Lewis McAllister and Jordan Boinest talk about the history and future of the brewery. Brewers- Dustin Di Lorenzo and Devin Hollowell talk about the process and art of making Newgrass’ fantastic brews. Only a 50 min drive from downtown Charlotte- You MUST visit!

We’re recording on location from Belmont, NC at The String Bean. Scott Blackwood, front house and beer manager, joins us to talk about this Belmont staple. Everything from Certified Angus Beef, fresh seafood, cheeses and pastas are just a few of the items offered. A great wine and beer selection is another great part of the market.