Tune into another informative and entertaining episode of Beer Sessions Radio (TM) as Jimmy & Ray are joined by Kim Reimann & Shannon Essa of Grape Hops Tours and the guys from Thornbridge Brewery. Find out more about Italian craft beer, why it's so delicious and what makes it so expensive. Also hear Jim Harrison and Alex Buchanan of Thornbridge Brewery talk about the growth of UK Breweries and why they want to take the IPA back from Americans! *Special Offer for Beer Sessions Radio listeners! 10% off the Fall Grapehops tour if you mention that you're a fan of the show! For more information visit www.GrapeHops.com. This episode was sponsored by www.GreatBrewers.com, the #1 beer resource on the internet.

From Italy to Chico, CA, we're talking great craft beer on Beer Sessions Radio! Jimmy Carbone welcomes back Dave Brodrick, and calls filmmaker John R. Richards of Beer Hunter the Movie to talk about what made beer writer Michael Jackson so special. Find out where you can see the film in New York City! Jan Apanich and Jerry Clum of Sierra Nevada are in the studio talking about their brand's role in the craft beer movement, and how their East Coast expansion will affect their carbon footprint. Hear from food writer, historian, and sommelier Katie Parla about the unique craft beers being produced in Italy. Jon Lundbom of B. United talks about the cost of importing Italian brews, and how Italian beer history allows for creativity. You don't want to miss this episode; tune into Beer Sessions Radio! This program has been sponsored by GreatBrewers.com. Thanks to Dead Stars for today's music.

"He was more about people, history, geography, and music than about beer. But he had an amazing palate, and no one could describe the flavors in beer better than Michael Jackson... He was a journalist; he really captured the stories of people." [9:10] -- John R. Richards on Beer Sessions Radio

"People are realizing that the number of flavor profiles of beer pair with food so well." [12:00] -- Jerry Clum on Beer Sessions Radio

"These Piedmont-based brewers are doing a lot of beers with fruit, and to great effect." [22:25] -- Katie Parla on Beer Sessions Radio

John Mariani, Esquire food critic, noted journalist and author of "How Italian Food Conquered the World", is this week's guest on A Taste of The Past. Linda & John trace the history of Italian and Italian American cuisine from the days where pizza ovens were a sign of low class cuisine to the recent artisanal pizza explosion in the culinary world. This episode was sponsored by Fairway Market - like no other market.