Beverage Chronicles with Gary Monterosso

Guinness Cocktails, Gin Trends, and the Rise of Finland’s Long Drink

• Guinness is finding new life as a cocktail ingredient in drinks like the Espresso Stout Martini, Black Velvet, and Top Hat.

Beverage Chronicles with Gary Monterosso

Title: Beer Names, Wild Fermentation, and the Strangest Lager Yet

Breweries are simplifying beer style names to attract casual drinkers while trying to avoid losing the identity and uniqueness that built craft beer culture.

Beer historian Rachel Benkowski explores the history and cultural importance of Belgian lambic, a spontaneously fermented beer deeply tied to place, patience, and tradition.

Beverage Chronicles with Gary Monterosso

Smuggling Nun: Reviving Ireland's Bootleg Poitin Legacy

Poitin, Ireland's ancient unaged barley spirit, was illegally bootlegged for 300+ years until 1997, predating whiskey and inspiring global moonshine culture.

Maura Clare learned a secretive 20th-century recipe with molasses and beet sugar from a retired bootlegger, blending whiskey warmth, tequila aroma, gin complexity, and rum sweetness at 45% ABV.

Beverage Chronicles with Gary Monterosso

Title:  Why You Might Not Actually Hate IPAs

Episode Description:

Many IPA critics just haven’t found the right style—flavors vary widely and bad storage can ruin the experience.
Modern IPAs are more balanced and approachable than the overly bitter versions of the past.
Freshness, proper storage, and open-minded tasting can completely change your perception of the style.

Beverage Chronicles with Gary Monterosso

From Ales to IPAs: Exploring Beer Styles, History, and Tradition

We break down the differences between ales and lagers, explore the evolution of hops from ancient brewing to modern IPAs, and dive into the tradition of British cask ale. It highlights how ingredients, techniques, and culture shape the diverse flavors and experiences found in beer.

Beverage Chronicles with Gary Monterosso

Title: From Alcohol Metabolism to Beverage Culture and Health Trends

Beverage Chronicles with Gary Monterosso

Gluten-Free Beer: How It’s Made and Why It’s Booming

Beverage Chronicles with Gary Monterosso

Title: THC-Infused Drinks: Boom Meets Regulation with Eric Zipperle

Cornbread Hemp's CEO Eric Zipperle discusses the rapid rise of THC beverages as a wellness alternative to alcohol, highlighting their company's growth, key partnerships, and regulatory hurdles.