by Joe & Jackie | Apr 29, 2022 | A Grade Podcast, America, Beers, Contributors, Uncategorized
First Impressions Monk’s Café. Monk’s Café. Monk’s Café. That’s pretty much the place that everyone independently told us we just “had to” visit on our recent trip to review the best coffee roasters and craft breweries in...
by Joe & Jackie | Feb 17, 2022 | A Grade Podcast, Beers, Brewers
First Impressions There’s nothing quite like when a brewery nails a specific theme. But what about when that theme is very specific–say…Louisiana bayou specific? Well, that was exactly the vibe at Po’ Boy Brewery in Port Jefferson Station, New...
by Joe & Jackie | Feb 16, 2022 | A Grade Podcast, Beers, Brewers
First Impressions Irish ales? Irish vibes? Long Ireland Beer Company in Riverhead, New York features all of this–and much more! Situated close to the waterfront, there’s a distinct local and community feel here. No doubt, Long Ireland welcomes beer...
by Joe & Jackie | Jan 30, 2022 | A Grade Podcast, Coffee
First Impressions Coffee roasters come in all shapes and sizes. From sprawling suburban warehouses to cramped inner city shops, these unique businesses somehow find a way to roast, package, store, and present their beans—all in the same space. As such, one of the most...
by Joe & Jackie | Jan 19, 2022 | A Grade Podcast, Beers
First Impressions There’s nothing quite like when a brewery nails a specific theme. But what about when that theme is very specific–say…Louisiana bayou specific? Well, that was exactly the vibe at Po’ Boy Brewery in Port Jefferson Station, New...
by Joe & Jackie | Dec 7, 2021 | A Grade Podcast, Coffee
First Impressions Specialty coffee comes in many varieties, but one pretty standard expectation is the fact that you pretty much have to wait at least several months between when a bean is harvested and when it ends up in your cup as steaming, caffeinated goodness....