Cheers Charlotte Radio

Jason Glunt for Salud Beer Shop is in studio. Jason Glunt and Jeff McEwee of Salud Fud join us in studio to talk about their new deli and their new brewery. On the phone is Brian O’Neil from Benford Brewing in Lancaster, SC. Benford will be the current home for Salud Brew using Salud’s equipment and brewers.

Bart Roberts , lead brewer for NoDa Brewing Co., and John Watkins, head brewer for Lenny Boy Brewing, got together for a collaboration style bock a few weeks ago. These two Charlotte brewers have a history that goes back to their days working at Alternative Beverage, the local homebrew store. Their love of lagers and all styles that are bright and clean led to this collab. Two batches were made, one at NoDa and one at Lenny Boy and should be available in the next couple of weeks.

Deanna and Jay Bradish are in studio to talk Red Clay Ciderworks. We're excited to welcome Charlotte’s first cidery. We're excited to welcome them to the Queen City and looking forward to trying their fresh craft cider.

Chef Alyssa Gorelick of Chef Alyssa's Kitchen is in studio to talk cooking with beer. Join Alyssa at Atherton Mills Farmers’ Market in South End. Check out her cooking class schedule at ChefAlyssaskitchen.com. Brought to you by SweetWater 420fest, food from Lebowski's Grill, beer from Salud Beer Shop, homebrewer segment thanks to The Beer Growler.

Rob Johnson, owner, from Bulldog Beer and Wine is in studio with Buster. Turning 2 years old this month, find out what’s on tap for Bull Dog’s future. Be sure to stop by during their 2 year anniversary party and raise your glass high to Bulldog Beer and Wine.

Rob Jacik and Russ Conrad from Carolina Beer Temple are in studio to talk about Downtown Matthews only craft beer bottle shop. Rob talks about the passion and dream to create a one of a kind beer shop. Stop by The Temple and let them know you heard them on Cheers Charlotte.

Kelly Minton cocktail instructor and bartender. You can find him behind the bar at Heirloom Restaurant and LittleSpoon Eatery. Join him every Thursday night at LittleSpoon for test bar. Have you ever considered making your own bitters or Limoncello? Listen to this week’s episode for all things craft cocktail.

We’re talking to Michael Thomas from Spyglass Tours about the real Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany. Learn about the history of this 200 year old tradition. Bonus coverage of the upcoming Moo & Brew Craft Beer and Burger Festival- Happening April 11th at the NC Music Factory.

Ryan Self Sales Manager for Olde Mecklenburg Brewery and Max Perkins Vice President of Sales at Tryon Distributing are in studio to discuss distribution and the three tier system. Find out how your favorite beer makes it from the brewery to the bottle shop/bar.

Steven Lyerly, head brewer at Olde Hickory Brewery, joins us via phone to talk about the brewery and beer scene in Hickory, NC. Brought to you by SweetWater 420 Fest

Brew Carolina- Craft Media Network- a network of podcasts and blogs that bring you all things craft in the Carolinas. In honor of the launch, we are linking studios with the guys at 919 Beer Podcast in Raleigh for a collaboration episode. Cesar is at the 919 Beer studios with Joe Ovies and Adam Eshbaugh, while Weezie and Ford talk about the new project from Charlotte.

Farm Hands CLT is in studio talking about their urban barn raising event. Join them at Triple C Brewing Co. from 6-8 pm for Charlotte's second Farm Hands event. The event raises money to help local farmers fund their “big ideas,” projects that will help them farm better, smarter, and more sustainably. Enjoy craft brews from Triple C and a fantastic local foods dinner from ModPaleo, then hear the finalists present their ideas for a project before voting for the farmer you think should receive a micro-grant from Farm Hands.

Chris White, President and CEO of White Labs Inc., joins in via phone to talk about his new facility opening soon in North Carolina. Find out how the history of the company, how they create new yeast strains, what you expect to see at the new facility, and a lot more.

Nils Weldy is back in studio to talk about this years’ Queen City Brewers Festival. We have a lot to cover so be sure to listen in as we prepare for one of Charlotte’s premier craft beer events. This week episode is brought to you by Moe's Original BBQ, The Beer Growler- Charlotte and Queen City Brewers Festival

Moe's Original BBQ brothers Brian and Craig Fairhurst are in studio to talk Alabama style BBQ. We're tasting Scottish Ales. Thanks to Queen City Brewers Fest for sponsoring this weeks' show.