Jimmy Carbone is representing the Hudson Valley on this week's episode of Beer Sessions Radio. Jimmy invites Chris Basso and Paul Halayko of Newburgh Brewing Co. into the studio to share some of their new brews. Tune in to hear Chris talk about his past work at Brooklyn Brewery under Garrett Oliver, and why he believes that the farm-to-table movement should encompass both food and beverages. Kevin Garry of the Epicurean Restaurant Group is in the house talking about his time at Gramercy Tavern, and how he assembled the vintage beer list at that NYC institution. How has beer evolved in restaurants since Kevin began in the industry? Ed Berestecki of Mugs Alehouse joins Jimmy again to talk about the draft system at Mugs, and the importance of storing kegs at proper temperatures. Hear about some of Newburgh's wild beers, and why they try to keep their brews sessionable. This program has been sponsored by GreatBrewers.com. Thanks to Pamela Royal for her tracks, "Quit'n Time" & "Favorite Flower".

"I think it would be ingenuous to spout, 'Drink local!' and then have a Sysco truck pull up to the taproom." [25:50] -- Chris Basso on Beer Sessions Radio

"Eight to ten years ago, people weren't eager for vintage beers, so it was a lot easier to get them." [39:00] -- Kevin Garry on Beer Sessions Radio

On this week's episode of Beer Sessions Radio, Jimmy Carbone is talking about Vanberg & Dewulf's Coast to Coast Toast 2012 and Spanish beer! Jimmy's joined in the studio by beer enthusiast Julie Barnard and Jen Schwertman of Blind Tiger! Wendy Littlefield, co-owner of Vanberg & Dewulf, calls in to talk about the postponing of the Coast to Coast Toast in New York City due to Superstorm Sandy. Wendy gives some tips on how you can help all of the small business that were negatively impacted by the storm. For the next segment, Johnny Brilliant of Iberian Beer United stops by to talk about some of the Spanish beers that he's importing. What does the Barcelona beer scene have to offer? The second half of Iberian Beer United, Jessica Garcia Agullo, drops by for the third segment to offer some wonderful porters from Gisberga Brewing and the Juliet from L'anjub! This episode has been brought to you by GreatBrewers.com.

"In order to help the individual business owners, patronized their businesses or buy gift certificates for a friend as a holiday gift so there's cash on hand for the businesses as they are rebuilding." [11:00]

-- Wendy Littlefield on Beer Sessions Radio

This week on Beer Sessions Radio, Jimmy Carbone has a "tasting" of all sorts of people from the beer industry. Andrew McLeod, Assistant Sales Manager at Union Beer is in the studio talking about getting great craft beer from all over the country into New York City bars, restaurants, and grocery stores. Cory Bonfiglio is here to tell us about the craft brew selection on tap and in bottles at his bar called Proletariat on St. Mark's Place. Harris Damashek of Underground Eats and Sonoma Springs Brewing Co. is sharing some of his favorite Sonoma beers. Tune in to hear some of our guests' favorite beer books and first beers. This program has been brought to you by GreatBrewers.com.

"I think New York is a really competitive market [for new craft beer] that you really need to come here at the right time. It's a hard thing to say, but you really have one chance to make it in a market like this. You might do well in your home market, but when you come to New York it's tough..." -- Andrew McLeod on Beer Sessions Radio

"Just like people are going to wineries and doing tastings, a lot more people are going to breweries." -- Harris Damashek on Beer Sessions Radio