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In this podcast we talk about all things surrounding the restaurant and bar industry. Tune in with us every couple of weeks to hear anything from beverage reviews, to stories about customers, and everything in-between. We look forward to sipping on something with you!
Episodes
![#055 - Dovetail Brewing](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog4498482/dovetail_wydgub_300x300.jpg)
Monday Dec 19, 2022
#055 - Dovetail Brewing
Monday Dec 19, 2022
Monday Dec 19, 2022
In this episode we recorded remote at the Dovetail Brewery in Chicago, IL. Dovetail Brewery merges continental European styles and techniques with American creativity to produce amazingly unique beers that are typically found in small, family-run breweries in Europe. We had a great discussion with owners Hagen & Bill and their sales director Dan. Lets go!
![#054 - Hopleaf Bar Chicago](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog4498482/hopleaf_ery2pt_300x300.jpg)
Saturday Dec 10, 2022
#054 - Hopleaf Bar Chicago
Saturday Dec 10, 2022
Saturday Dec 10, 2022
Hopleaf has been a both a mecca for craft beer fans and a relaxed neighborhood pub in Andersonville. For over 15 years, Hopleaf has also offered thoughtfully sourced, in-house prepped, chef-inspired dining. We had the pleasure in talking to Michael Roper, the man who started it all.
![#053 - Russell’s Reserve Rye Single Barrel & Crystal Lake Beers](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog4498482/IMG_1135_rud5vd_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Nov 01, 2022
#053 - Russell’s Reserve Rye Single Barrel & Crystal Lake Beers
Tuesday Nov 01, 2022
Tuesday Nov 01, 2022
In this episode, we sipped on Hoptopus Imperial Hazy IPA and Dunkel Lagar from Crystal Lake Brewery in, you guessed it, Crystal Lake. Garrett also brought a winner that stayed at the Underground Studio from Russell's Reserve, their Straight Rye Single Barrel. We apologize for the slight fuzzy audio quality in this one, we will dial it in next episode.
![#052 - Noon Whistle Brewing](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog4498482/interview-sessions-noon-whistle_34gf5r_300x300.jpg)
Sunday Oct 16, 2022
#052 - Noon Whistle Brewing
Sunday Oct 16, 2022
Sunday Oct 16, 2022
In this episode we chat with the owners of Noon Whistle Brewing out of Lombard, IL. They brought everything they have in stock for us to try, and we tried it all. Listen up for some great insights and new techniques in the brewing industry. These boys were fun to hang out with and had a lot of interesting knowledge to share. Let's go!
![#051 - Phase Three Stay Free & Nulu Single Barrel](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog4498482/IMG_0950_wnjbne_300x300.jpg)
Wednesday Sep 21, 2022
#051 - Phase Three Stay Free & Nulu Single Barrel
Wednesday Sep 21, 2022
Wednesday Sep 21, 2022
Phase Three seems to never disappoint, but did they in this episode? You'll just have to listen up and find out, ha! We also try a Nulu single barrel barrel from Justin's House of Bourbon. Everyone was in great spirits coming off our previous live show recording, it was a fun one.
![#050 - Live Show - Pinhook Bourbon & Sean Josephs](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog4498482/IMG_0923_s38tda_300x300.jpg)
Wednesday Sep 21, 2022
#050 - Live Show - Pinhook Bourbon & Sean Josephs
Wednesday Sep 21, 2022
Wednesday Sep 21, 2022
Sean Josephs is a founder of Pinhook and the Master Blender. We chat with him about a couple of unique bourbons, one of them being an barrel pick by Bourbon Belly Hospitality Group. It was a fun night in front of a packed viewing audience at Burger Social in downtown Wheaton, IL.
![#049 - Underground Studio West](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog4498482/IMG_0784_dmh98f_300x300.jpg)
Wednesday Aug 31, 2022
#049 - Underground Studio West
Wednesday Aug 31, 2022
Wednesday Aug 31, 2022
In this podcast we venture out to our very own Garrett's underground bar, "the office" in Geneva, IL. Mike and Johnny had to opportunity to hand select a couple of very nice bottles of whiskey to down while enjoying the look of disgust on G's face. All jokes aside, he shares.
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![#048 - 93 Octane Brewery](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog4498482/IMG_0695_c89xjd_300x300.jpg)
Friday Aug 12, 2022
#048 - 93 Octane Brewery
Friday Aug 12, 2022
Friday Aug 12, 2022
In this episode we sat down with Mario, the owner of 93 Octane Brewery and his head brewer Alex. 93 Octane Brewery opened in 2019 and is out of St. Charles, IL. They are doing some pretty great things over there. Be sure to listen till the end of this episode, where Alex does some pretty interesting things to their stout beer.
![#047 - Joseph A Magnus Cigar Blend](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog4498482/IMG_0656_7mvd9h_300x300.jpg)
Wednesday Jul 27, 2022
#047 - Joseph A Magnus Cigar Blend
Wednesday Jul 27, 2022
Wednesday Jul 27, 2022
In this episode we try a funky farmhouse ale from Illuminated Brew Works called Watermelon Gun. Garrett outdid himself on the whiskey side and brought in Joseph A Magnus Cigar Blend, a phenomenal whiskey outfit out of Washington DC. Listen up to hear when the next live show is and drink up so we sound good!!
![#046 - Half Acre Brewing](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog4498482/046_300x300.jpg)
Thursday Jul 14, 2022
#046 - Half Acre Brewing
Thursday Jul 14, 2022
Thursday Jul 14, 2022
We had the opportunity to record in mikes favorite brewery of all time and he's on cloud nine. Garrett "kind of likes" Half Acre as well and unfortunately for Johnny we’re not at the Captain Morgan Distillery. Sipping Social welcomes Matt Gallagher on the show, he’s the owner, co-founder, and engineer of Half Acre. We talked about a lot of shit. Listen up!
![#045 - Traverse City Whiskey Co. & Boat Beers](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog4498482/IMG_0360_9u9ppd_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Jun 28, 2022
#045 - Traverse City Whiskey Co. & Boat Beers
Tuesday Jun 28, 2022
Tuesday Jun 28, 2022
On this episode we reviewed a Traverse City Whiskey Co. single barrel store pick from Pride Liquor. This barrel proof whiskey was selected by producer johnny and came in at around 113 proof (Garrett was happy). We also blind tasted three random beers that sounded like they'd be good to crush while boating. We hated one, loved one and passed on one. Listen up, we had a blast!
![#044 - Colorado Spirits and Craft Beers](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog4498482/IMG_0372_imbz4d_300x300.jpg)
Wednesday Jun 01, 2022
#044 - Colorado Spirits and Craft Beers
Wednesday Jun 01, 2022
Wednesday Jun 01, 2022
Our very own Mike Carl took an epic trip to Colorado and hit up some great breweries and distilleries you should check out! If your in a ski town in Colorado, these are some joints you should definitely check out. Mikes story about river rafting while it's snowing is something to hear, it was quiet the once in a lifetime experience.
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![#043 - The Live Show](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog4498482/IMG_1797_2f3bpb_300x300.jpg)
Thursday May 12, 2022
#043 - The Live Show
Thursday May 12, 2022
Thursday May 12, 2022
On this episode, we recorded in front of a live audience! It was a private event hosted by Burger Social in Wheaton, IL in their amazing bar space on the second floor. The event was a huge success and we are so thankful that we have such a wonderful listening audience. The night was energetic and so fun, we can't wait to do it again. Thank you to our sponsors Hidden Hand Brew, Michters Whiskey and Burger Social for helping us out big time!
![#042 - Blaum Brothers Whiskey](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog4498482/episode-042_i3iva2_300x300.jpg)
Wednesday Apr 13, 2022
#042 - Blaum Brothers Whiskey
Wednesday Apr 13, 2022
Wednesday Apr 13, 2022
On this episode we jam out with Matt Brown from Blaum Bros, he’s fun. We also drank and reviewed a delicious Hazy IPA from Solemn Oath, thanks friends who made this!! Join us next time for more beer and whiskey shenanigans… Listen up and drink up!! Cheers!
![#041 - Old Pepper Distillery Single Barrel Rye & Noon Whistle Dub Dub](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog4498482/IMG_1370_dw5bhp_300x300.jpg)
Wednesday Mar 23, 2022
#041 - Old Pepper Distillery Single Barrel Rye & Noon Whistle Dub Dub
Wednesday Mar 23, 2022
Wednesday Mar 23, 2022
In this episode we get to taste a single barrel rye from Old Pepper Distillery, to go along with Noon Whistle's Dub Dub freshie fresh from a crowler. The customer of the week was something, #togoqueen. Pour a good one, the episode starts out a little slow but for sure ramps up! Thanks for listening!
![#040 - Elijah Craig Single Barrel & Exile Brewing Company](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog4498482/IMG_1313_fua55t_300x300.jpg)
Wednesday Mar 09, 2022
#040 - Elijah Craig Single Barrel & Exile Brewing Company
Wednesday Mar 09, 2022
Wednesday Mar 09, 2022
This episode we review some great stuff by Elijah Craig & Exile Brewing Company out of Des Moines, Iowa. We had a great time talking about interesting news in the restaurant industry, listed a few great places to check out downtown Chicago (if you have a vax card.... still) and told a great story about some recent customers at Burger Social in Wheaton, IL.
![#039 - Old Elk Wheated Bourbon & Transient Artisan Ales](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog4498482/IMG_1194_3ehipy_300x300.jpg)
Saturday Feb 26, 2022
#039 - Old Elk Wheated Bourbon & Transient Artisan Ales
Saturday Feb 26, 2022
Saturday Feb 26, 2022
This week we got to sip on the Old Elk wheated bourbon store pick by Malloy's Liquors and Transient Artisan Ales Hazy Like A Fox IPA. Both were delicious. We also talked about new places popping up in the western suburbs of Chicago. We had a great time!
![#038 - Hop Butcher & Owner Jude La Rose](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog4498482/episode-038_4pdwg5_300x300.jpg)
Thursday Jan 27, 2022
#038 - Hop Butcher & Owner Jude La Rose
Thursday Jan 27, 2022
Thursday Jan 27, 2022
This week we try some fresh beers right off the canning line from Hop Butcher and also get to chat with the owner of the brewery, Jude La Rose. Jude and his business partner Jeremiah Zimmer stared their adventure in one day owning and operating their own brewery in 2012. Listen to how they they've become one of the most sought after makers of brew in the Chicago-land area.
![#037 - Jack Waters & Bourbon Belly Hospitality Group](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog4498482/037-jack-waters_zacnix_300x300.jpg)
Wednesday Jan 12, 2022
#037 - Jack Waters & Bourbon Belly Hospitality Group
Wednesday Jan 12, 2022
Wednesday Jan 12, 2022
On this episode we have Jack Waters, one of the owners of Bourbon Belly Hospitality Group. We talk about how he became a partner in one of the most successful restaurant groups in the western suburbs.
![#036 - WGN Around Town Segment with Producer Jeff Hoover](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog4498482/episode-036_rhkb27_300x300.jpg)
Monday Jan 03, 2022
#036 - WGN Around Town Segment with Producer Jeff Hoover
Monday Jan 03, 2022
Monday Jan 03, 2022
We just joined WGN Morning News Around Town. This is the aftermath and it’s a little drinky. We reviewed a New Riff Single Barrel bourbon and Pipeworks NvU vs THE HAZE. We apologize for how many times the word penis was yelled into the mic. We promise the next podcast won’t be so penisy.