harpoon brewery

This week, Jimmy is introducing Beer Sessions Radio to the Craft Brewers Whiskey Project. On the show is Chris Weld from Berkshire Mountain Distillers in Sheffield, MA; Rich Eyering from Harpoon Brewery in Boston, MA; and Jack Hendler from Jack’s Abby Craft Lagers in Framingham, MA. 

Chris kicks off the show by explaining where the project first came from, as well as introducing us to his passion for distilling. As a participating brewery, Jack introduces us to Jack’s Abby and the impressive list of lagers he’s brewing. Taking it back to the beginning, Chris tells the story of when he made his first still, which surprisingly was at a very young age. Then, Rich explains how UFO was originally selected as a participating beer, and Chris takes us through the selection process for the other 11 breweries. Finally, Rich and Jack highlight a couple of new things coming from their breweries, and if you ever find yourself looking for a beer at Fenway Park, Harpoon Brewery has you covered!

Photo Courtesy of Jack Hendler.

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Guest Zack Stein, Dartmouth '96, found that his early stint as a consultant seemed a less (ful)filling, cheap imitation of the romantic life in the craft beer he had imagined for himself. When he finally made it into the beer biz, though, he realized that the lifestyle wasn’t quite as romantic as he’d made it out. What he loved, however, was telling a story about the brands. 

On the road to his marketing future, though, he was given the opportunity to take control of the operations and buying side of his products.  And a world of just beer turned into cheese, turned into produce, turned into everything under the sun.

In this episode, find out from Zack how following your taste buds, and a penchant for acquiring a broad field of knowledge, can open up a whole new buffet of options…on ROADS TAKEN...with Leslie Jennings Rowley

About This Episode's Guest

Zack Stein is a purchasing consultant who—while no longer our direct line to the best beer deals— is still the one to go to for recommendations of the best craft brews around. He loves cooking and spending time with his family, including his partner, Margaret Chang, Dartmouth ’96. 

EPISODE TRANSCRIPT

Executive Producer/Host: Leslie Jennings Rowley

Music: Brian Burrows

Find more episodes at https://roadstakenshow.com

Executive Producer/Host: Leslie Jennings Rowley

Music: Brian Burrows

Email the show at RoadsTakenShow@gmail.com

On this special live episode at Harpoon Brewery in Boston, Mike Lewis answers questions about his own jump, and how Corey Griffin helped him pursue his dream before his untimely passing four years ago. He is joined by two "jumpers" writes about in his book: Harpoon cofounder Dan Kenary, and blogger Laura McKowen.

Purchase the When To Jump book here

Learn more:

When To Jump

The Corey C. Griffin Foundation

Harpoon Brewery

Laura McKowen