Our first episode from the brand new Ludlam Island Brewery located in Woodbine, NJ, at the former Mouse Trap Bowling Alley Site. Tom and Vic are joined by South Jersey Beer Scene founder John Couchoud as we talk to the always great Billy Topley from his new location. Talkin' Beer, Food, and the details on the new amazing location for one of the bes…

Meyers Brewing Company opened in 2021 in the Fishtown area of Philly and in a few short years has become part of the fabric of the trendy neighborhood. Owner Mike Meyers aims to bring the same sense of fun and community to the Jersey Shore with the soon to open Meyers Lighthouse Brewery and Mini Golf in Ocean View. Vic, Richard, and Tom took the tr…

A podcast 3 years in the making! Vic finally gets Jeff from Heavy Reel Brewing Companyand Zach from Gusto Brewing Companydown in the basement. Head brewers Greg and Dan join the group along with Tom and Richard. We talk about the history and growth of both breweries, some of their newest beers, perfect pours and what happens when a beer doesn’t com…

We took the show on the road and hung out with Jon Henderson at the Good Time Tricycle Productions HQ to talk about the the history, evolution, and the upcoming Atlantic City Beer & Music Festival coming up on April 12th and 13th at the Atlantic City Convention Center.John Couchoud által

Vic and James talk with Denny and Patty from NJ Beer Partners who have visited 533 breweries in 37 states and 11 countries! They didn't talk about all of the beers and the breweries, but they really tried! Fun conversation, enjoy!

Happy New Year and welcome to our first show of 2024. We have something a little different on tap for the new year. Manafirkin hosted a Singer/Songwriter showcase last month and Vic had the opportunity to interview several of the musicians before the show as well Todd Hunt, co owner of the brewery. So instead of hearing about yeast and mash tuns, y…

Pinelands Brewing Co is one of the OG craft breweries in Ocean County, brewing great beer for almost 10 years. Vic, Richard/James and Tom are joined by PBC partners Mike Broderson and Robert Shay. As always the podcast road features a lot of detours as we discuss the Jersey Devil, Black Garlic Beer and the illustrious history of the brewery. Thanks…

Vic and Richard venture out of the basement and are joined by Tom as they visit Jason Campbell at Slack Tide Brewing Company’s new location. The crew is also joined by legendary beer writer, Mark Haynie and Slack Tide Social Media Coordinator Rachel Sill. The conversation runs the gamut, as they discuss GABF in Denver (Vic met his brew hero, Sam Ca…

Vic and Richard are back in the basement, joined by Alexis as they host Donn, Lisa and Brandon from Manafirkin Brewing Company. It's always a wild 'firkin ride when this crew comes on the show, as we talk about the brewery expansion, canning, distribution and, of course, try some delicious Manfirkin beers. Manafirkin is a featured brewery at the Ma…

We're BAAAACK! Vic and Richard were joined by SJBS OG Tom at Mudhen Brewing in Wildwood. The boys had a great time talking with Tony, Mary Pat and Brian, about the history of Mudhen, the beer community in Cape May County. Of course we got to taste some delicious Mudhen beer into a barrel aged version of the award winning Wee Heavy Wilson. Stay tune…

Join hosts Vic and Richard as they chat with Tara Nurin, author of the best-selling A Woman's Place is in The Brewhouse, A Forgotten History of Alewives, Brewsters, Witches, and CEO's. ABOUT SOUTH JERSEY BEER SCENE Beer lovers throughout the southern New Jersey and greater-Philadelphia region turn to SJBeerScene.com for timely and relevant informat…

Vic and Richard are once again joined by Alexis as they visit Kris Lewis of Oyster Creek Brewing in Waretown. The conversation ranges from their upcoming 4th anniversary to maltsters, nuclear fission, and Emmy awards. And there is beer! Thanks for tuning in! ABOUT SOUTH JERSEY BEER SCENE Beer lovers throughout the southern New Jersey and greater-Ph…

Vic and Richard are back in the basement along with guest co-host Alexis of Alexis Drinks hosting the men of Manafirkin Brewing Company in Manahawkin, and semi-permanent guest Ian Barlet of Battle River Brewing in Toms River. Conversations go from Braggot to Bourbon and they also discuss Manafirkin's new Brewhouse expansion. All of this and a littl…

We are back! After a long break due to a little old thing called Covid-19, we dusted off the microphones, found Richard, and invited some guests to come over and reminisce about the biggest beer event on the East Coast, The Atlantic City Beer and Music Festival. Richard and Vic are joined by esteemed beer royalty Alexis Degan, host of Alexis Drinks…

Vic and Richard are back out for our first episode since the Covid-19 Pandemic hit for a socially distanced episode at Battle River Brewing in Toms River, NJ. Thanks to our show Sponsors Eastern Homebrew and Art Gallery Tattoo! The South Jersey Beer Scene Homebrew Harvest Competition is underway! For rules and entry forms visit us at South Jersey B…

Vic is without his BFF Richard, but our Clark Sweeney stepped in to chat with Rob Zarko of Ship Bottom Brewery and award-winning homebrewer Gary Paxton The gang goes over some drinking tips for the new Star Wars Galaxy's Edge, pickles and chickens, and what's happening at Ship Bottom Brewery. This episode was taped prior to the social distancing gu…

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Sean Galie of Lower Forge Brewer stops by the basement to talk to Vic and Richard. Sean is also one of the voices of the Independent Craft Brewers of NJ, a group comprised of brewers and industry partners looking to help affect change in the current laws that govern craft beer. Craft Brewers of NJ Visit SJBeerScene.com for all of the latest news, g…

Mike Kivowitz of New Jersey Craft Beer joins Richard and Vic in the basement for a really fun episode of Vic's Basement Brewcast. Mike has created one of the best craft beer clubs in all of the US and is one of the best ambassadors for Craft Beer in the region. They drink some beers, talk about the growth of NJ Craft Beer, Ben Folds, The Count Basi…

South Jersey Beer Scene Presents Vic's Basement Brewcast featuring Backward Flag Brewing Company of Forked River, NJ Owner Torie Fisher and Head Brewer Melinda Gulsever stopped by the basement bar and talked to Vic and Richard about all things Backward Flag, a fantastic Veteran and Woman Owned brewery. They share a few beers including Lunch Box fro…

We had a blast with Alexi and Nick from Core3 Brewery in Clayton, NJ. John, Tom, Vic, and James visit with Owner Alexi Skriapis and Head Brewer Nick Mcmillen at their beautiful new brewery and Tasting Room. Witch-Craft is coming! Don't miss one of the years best events on 10/19/19-A Mystical Encounter with Broos and Spirits at Lake Lenape Park in M…

The Battle of The Brews is on with our host Kyle Veale Executive Director of Landmark Americana and our contenders Tuckahoe Brewing Company, Axe & Arrow Brewery, Three 3's Brewing, and Eight & Sand Beer Company! See who's beer reigns supreme as we talk about the upcoming Glassboro Beer Festival happening on 9/28/19 in Downtown Glassboro featuring 4…

Vic and Richard are joined in the basement by our own Clark Sweeney, author and foodie John Howard Fusco and Alan Gardner of Oliveri and Sons. We talk with Alan about Oliveri’s 100 year old history in the baking business and their new foray into brewery supply. John talks about his book “A Culinary History of Cape May” , the Philly food scene and, …

Vic and Richard camp out in the basement with a bunch of A List guests including Steve Wilson and Sean Karge from the Cape May Brewers Guild, Ian Barlet of Battle River Brewing, and Kris Lewis of Oyster Creek Brewing! Make sure to get your tickets to the Summer Swelter Craft Beer Festival in Pitman, NJ featuring 50 great NJ breweries! Tickets and i…

When you think of Craft Beer in our region, one of the first people that comes to mind is Al Gattullo, host of Al Gattullo's Craft Beer Cast taped live in New York City on AM 970 The Answer. Al is also the Newscaster, Sportscaster, and Technical Engineer of the Joe Piscopo Show heard mornings from 6A-10A and one of the biggest supporters of Craft B…

Jason and Tadhg Campbell of Slack Tide Brewing Company in join us for this episode taped at the brewery in Clermont, NJ. Coming off the heels of a 2018 GABF Medal, these guys have continued to grow and have become one of the "it" breweries in the region. We get their take on the Dogfish/Sam Adams merger and take a deep dive into all things Slack Ti…

Our pals from Manafirkin Brewing Co stopped by Vic's Basement to record a podcast on the eve of their 2nd Anniversary which is happening on 5/18/19! Donn and Todd are fresh off winning a medal at the AC Beer & Music Festival for Wake The Firk Up and are killing it with their 20 Taps in Manahawkin! They will be having 2 great Laird's Barrel-Aged bee…

We stop by Gusto Brewing Company and talk to our Owner Zack Pashley and Head Brewer Dan Petela. Vicki Clark, President of the Cape May County Chamber of Commerce, also stopped by to talk about the economic impact of Craft Beer to the area. Stop by South Jersey Beer Scene on the web at www.sjbeerscene.com to get all of the latest beer news in the re…

We got to hang out with the SoPo Brew Co guys at the much-anticipated brewery which is opening on 4/11/19! John, Richard, Tom, and new Co-host Joe Molineaux talk the guys and and also have a few special guests talking about Brewing Up South Jersey Business and the positive economic impact of a brewery has on a community. Make sure to stop by SJBeer…

Jeff Greco stopped by Vic's Basement to hang out with Vic, Rob, and Richard and talk about Heavy Reel Brewing Company of Seaside Heights, NJ. The boys open by conspiring to kick John off the podcast then spend a raucous hour with Jeff! Take a listen and learn about one of NJ's most buzzed about breweries! Summer Swelter Beer Festival, one of the be…

We packed the equipment up and did a live broadcast at Breaker's Kitchen and Tap in Waretown, NJ for their New Jersey Brewer's Night Celebration! Vic, Tom, Rob, and John interview a bunch of great guests including: Ian and Gary from the Battle River Brewing in Toms River John Howard-Fusco, noted South Jersey Foodie and Author Kris Lewis, Owner and …

We went alcohol free for our podcast in Glassboro with Josh, Greg, and Krystle of the soon to be open Axe & Arrow Brewery located on the courtyard of the totally revamped downtown space on Rowan Blvd, or RoBo as it is known to the locals. A&A has a really great space and a truly unique brewing system that will allow them a ton of flexibility in bot…

Vic, Rob, & Richard sat down with Jason Goldstein, owner and brewer, of Icarus Brewing of Lakewood, NJ. Icarus is going to be celebrating their 2nd Anniversary on Saturday, January 12th with a bunch of cool beers including Barrel-Aged Bottle releases, Three Different Anniversary Can Releases, and Special tappings! Make you plans now to join us as w…

Vic and Rob take the reins of the podcast for this episode and are joined by Eric Schmehl of Fermented Food and Beverage Supply Shop, Mike Geller, Owner and Brewer of Three 3's Brewing Company, and Home Brewer Dorian Saunders!John Couchoud által

We took the show on the road again this week and stopped by to chat with Geoff and Lori of Zed's Beer in Marlton, NJ. Zed's is known for their unique, approachable craft beer. Zed's brewing philosophy is brewing low IBU an ABV beer without sacrificing big flavors allowing patrons to have a few and still be able to hold a conversation! Creativity ab…

Live From Uno's with Jersey Beer Guys & A Girl! We go live at Uno's of Maple Shade at a Ship Bottom Brewery Tap Takeover! Owner Rob Zarko joins us to talk about Ship Bottom's new beers, the current beer climate in New Jersey, and his upcoming releases. Check out Ship Bottom's Beers all across New Jersey and Eastern Pa, plus grab a cold one at their…

Big Episode This Week! We talk with Jason Campbell of Slack Tide Brewing Company about their GABF Medal and releasing cans on the market, Dan Hoover of Atco Brewing Co is in studio updating us on their new beers and future plans, and then we get into the big news of the week, the NJ ABC Special Ruling with Sean Galie of Lower Forge Brewery, and Jay…

Glassboro Beer Festival, one of South Jersey's oldest and best beer festivals is back for it's 6th year on 9/29/18 and Kyle Veale, Director of Operations for Landmark Americana, stopped by to talk about the festival and how it has grown along with the Glassboro Downtown over the last 6 years. We also recap Eight & Sand Beer Company's 2nd Anniversar…

John left the country so Vic, Rob, Richard, and Kristen got together to record Episode 21! Topics include Summer Festivals, Music, and Vic's beer filled trip to Ireland. On the heels of of two great South Jersey Beer Festivals that we participated in, Summer Swelter and Manahopkin, the gang goes through some numbers and how cool these two well orga…

Adam and Maureen from Summer Swelter Beer Festival joined John, Rob, and co-host Kristen Wilson to talk about how you get a beer festival off of the ground. Summer Swelter has already procured a great lineup of 45+ breweries with many hailing from South Jersey for the inaugural festival that is happening in Pitman, NJ on 8/18/18! Coupled with great…

Join John, Rob, Vic, And Richard for Episode 19, which was taped live at Ship Bottom Brewery with Owner Rob Zarko and Brewer Jake Stablein. The brewery is getting ready to celebrate its 2nd Anniversary so we stopped by to learn about Ship Bottom's Pennsylvania roots, the challenges of a 2nd-floor brewery, can art, collaborations, and their great be…

Rob Mullin from Yuengling is the guest on this week's episode. Yuengling just released it's first new beer in 17 years, Yuengling Golden Pilsner, and Rob brought some for us to sample along with a few of their great legacy beers, Black & Tan and Lord Chesterfield Ale. Yuengling's story is one of the best in all of the beer industry and is one of th…

On this episode, we look back at the first half of 2018 while drinking some of the beer son the Zymurgy Magazine Best Beers in America list including Bell's Two-Hearted Ale, Founders KBS, Founders CBS, and Founders Breakfast Stout. Vic is salty about the list and he tells us why he hates top ten lists and how it is all just a matter of opinion. We …

John Howard-Fusco of the great blog "Eating In South Jersey", and author of "A Culinary History of Cape May: Salt Oysters, Beach Plums, & Cabernet Franc" (available on Amazon) joined us for this week's podcast. John has seen the rise of the Craft Beer movement in New Jersey and Philadelphia and how restaurants in the region have embraced (or not) i…

Jim and Brooke Sacco of Vinyl Brewing Company of Hammonton, NJ are the guests on Episode 15 of the Podcast taped live at the Towey Studios in Maple Shade. Rob and John also welcome a special guest Co-Host, Richard Rabic of Fear of A Craft Beer Planet who also is our Producer. Jim and Brooke brought some fantastic crowlers of beer from the brewery a…

In Part 2 of Brewing With The Presidents, Vince, Vic, and Eric give Rob and John a primer on how beer is made. From picking the malts to kegging, the guys go through the brewing process and answer non-brewers Rob and John's asinine questions. We also sample some great brews from all three clubs and, in the end, Rob and John decide that they need to…

We are joined by the Presidents of 3 of South Jersey's Home Brewing Clubs Vince Feminella of The Monmouth County Homebrewers Association; Vic Sbailo of The Ocean County Homebrewers Association; and Eric Schmehl of Brew Jersey and also owner of Fermented Food and Beverage Supply Shop in Hammonton. The guys share their stories of how they got involve…