Amateur Hour: Tequila, with Simon Stewart, Eli Brown, & Troy Rarick
CRAFTED co-hosts Simon Stewart and Eli Brown talk with Troy Rarick, the founder of Over the Edge bike shops and the person who first got Simon into tequila, about why tequila might be the quintessential craft spirit; they discuss a fun history of tequila; the different variations of it; and Troy reminisces about filming a Tequila Talk Show. They share some current favorite tequilas; plus advice on how to choose a good bottle; and more.RELATED LINKSCheck out the Blister Craft CollectiveBecome a BLISTER+ MemberOver the EdgeTOPICS & TIMES:Troy & Simon’s First Tequila Tasting (2:05)Why Troy Loves Tequila (2:22)Troy’s “Tequila Talk” TV Show (4:43)Eli on Mescal vs Tequila (7:51)The Dusty Bottle on the Shelf (11:04)Meeting Juan Carlos (12:23)The Town of Tequila in Jalisco (14:14)The Different Types of Tequilas (21:45)Tequila Tasting Glassware (27:47)A Drop of Water — Or Not (32:09)The Legend of Casta Weber (37:41)Tariffs’ Effect on Tequila (46:59)High-End Tequila in Cocktails (1:00:25)How Much Should You Spend on Tequila? (1:03:09)Top Tequila Picks (1:04:15)SEE OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30Blister Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Viticulture, Wine Making, & Karaoke w/ Field Recordings’ Andrew Jones
Andrew Jones didn’t set out to make wine. Instead, he spent decades planting vines for other people — some of the biggest names in California (e.g., Beckstoffer). But along the way, Andrew started stockpiling stories — and grapes — and what began as a side project turned into Field Recordings, a brand known for bending rules and bottling attitude. The brand has since been featured in Wine Enthusiast, on Vinepair, and in the New York Times, growing into one of the most talked-about labels in the country. In this episode, Andrew talks with Eli Brown and Jonathan Ellsworth about nursery hustle, breaking the rules, and why wine should be fun, not fussy. We also talk about boxed wine, baseball card philosophy, and Andrew fires off some of the sharpest wine one-liners we’ve ever heard.RELATED LINKS:Blister Craft CollectiveBecome a BLISTER+ MemberField Recordings WineryField Recordings InstagramTOPICS & TIMES:Intro to California Winemaking (2:26)From Football to Farming (4:44)Transition from Nursery to Winemaking (6:22)The Birth of Field Recordings (12:50)Terroir & Storytelling (14:12)Nurseries & Vines (22:21)Economics of Wine Pricing (26:07)Field Recordings: Quality & Accessibility (27:24)Finding Unique Properties for Winemaking (29:44)Making Wine Enjoyable for Everyone (42:12)Understanding Wine Pricing (47:31)Navigating the Wine Aisle: Tips for Beginners (48:11)Quality Control, Ingredients, & Additives (51:45)The Natural Wine Movement (58:27)Future Trends? (58:32)Andrew’s Recommendations: New Varietals (1:04:35)“Topped-Up” Wines (1:14:31)SEE OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30Blister Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Amateur Hour: Blister reviewer, Kristin Sinnott, on Making Homemade Ice Cream
Jonathan talks with Blister reviewer & Blister Summit director, Kristin Sinnott, about her lifelong love of ice cream; what we should know about making ice cream at home; and why she always hunts for small-batch ice cream when she’s traveling.RELATED LINKSCheck out the Blister Craft CollectiveBecome a BLISTER+ MemberTOPICS & TIMES:How Kristin’s ice Cream Habit Started (2:36)Being Picky about Food (8:36)Getting into Making Ice Cream (14:45)Ice Cream vs Coffee (18:42)Cookbooks for Ice Cream (22:23)Eggs vs no Eggs (23:27)Linden’s Ice Cream Reviews (26:14)Ice Cream vs Gelato (28:54)Kristin’s Current Practices (31:28)Coffee vs Ice Cream Equipment (37:05)Pro Tips (42:08)Affogatos (47:29)SEE OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30Blister Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Is This the ‘Top Gun’ for Bartenders?
We’re all familiar with ‘Top Gun’ — a school that separates the best of the best. But what if we told you there is an elite certification program designed to test the best bartenders in the business? Today, we’re discussing that program — Bar 5 Day — with Steve Olson and Doug Frost.RELATED LINKS:Check out the Blister Craft CollectiveBecome a BLISTER+ MemberBAR 5 DayBAR DocumentaryTOPICS & TIMES:Their Background (2:27)Bar 5 Origin Story (5:47)Mentorship (21:34)Mescal and Decision Points for Bar 5 (33:05)How They Choose Educators (45:11)Certifications and Film Tour (1:00:22)SEE OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30Blister Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Tinctures, Traditions, & Taste: the Bitters Creation Process w/ Bennett Bitters
Bitters have been used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years, and in cocktails for centuries. But they receive far less attention than the spirits in our glass. So today we’re talking with the founders of a bitters company that has taken the craft cocktail scene by storm: Joseph Bennett & Yana Crow of Bennett Bitters. We discuss bitters in general; the complex process they use to produce some of the best bitters currently on the market; the inspiration behind Bennett Bitters; how they got started; and more.RELATED LINKS:Check out the Blister Craft CollectiveBecome a BLISTER+ MemberBennett BittersTOPICS & TIMES:How Joseph Got into Bitters (1:32)What are Bitters?? (8:31)How Yana Got into Bitters (11:11)Flavor First (21:23)Flavor Concepts (23:55)How Bitters Work (32:39)Spirits & Proof Levels (37:26)Quantity vs Time (45:27)Blends & Batches (56:04)How One Flavor Profile Informs the Next (1:01:13)SEE OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30Blister Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
CRAFTED is the podcast from BLISTER that dives deep into the craft world of beer, coffee, whiskey, watches, wine, and more. Our guests are some of the very best and most passionate brewers, distillers, winemakers, coffee producers, retailers, and founders that launched craft companies when success was unlikely, but their passion and principles caused them to forge ahead anyway. CRAFTED explores how things get made, and does so with the remarkable people that insist on making things well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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