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First Aired - 06/29/2010 05:00PM
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This week on Beer Sessions Jimmy and Ray sat down with three of beer's most notorious tastemakers: the Shelton Brothers, arguably the most innovative beer importers on the east coast. Listen to the irreverent brothers Shelton discuss how they have blazed a trail through the beer world and introduced many a beer to the United States. Plus B.R. Rolya joins the gang for a look backward and forward in the world of Shelton Brothers Imports. This episode was sponsored by Great Brewers.com: a favorite source for beer information and education and one of the internet's most popular beer destinations.
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Beer Sessions Introduction: The Shelton Brothers! (14:20)
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