Chris and Mary are joined remotely by the inimitable Christopher Gandsy of DaleView Biscuits and Beer . They discuss baking gluten free, the birth and operation of his Chris' Brooklyn business, basement brewing, now and future plans, and a brand new scholarship/internship aimed at diversifying the industry planned in collaboration with the NYC Brewers Guild. In March, HRN began producing all of our 35 weekly shows from our homes all around the country. It was hard work stepping away from our lit...
Jul 01, 2020•45 min•Ep. 251
This week in Episode "Halfway to 500", Mary and Chris bring on long time friend and fellow fermenter/Brooklynite Joe Kirchhoff to talk all things bread and home baking. From sourdough starters, injera, boules and bagels...this episode celebrates patience and rise. Cheers to Joe's friends and homebrew clubs The Brooklyn Brewsers and The Brewdies ! Image courtesy of Joe Kirchhoff. Fuhmentaboutit! is powered by Simplecast . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Noti...
Jun 04, 2020•57 min•Ep. 250
This week Mary and Chris catch up with friend and occasional co-host Cheryl Paswater to talk fermented nut cheeses and food preservation in a pandemic world. Put on your “Depression Era Grandma Helmet” and preserve those vegetables! Photo Courtesy of Valerie Ruzzo Fuhmentaboudit is powered by Simplecast . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
May 29, 2020•47 min•Ep. 249
Oh how we’ve missed you! …but boy have we been busy.” Chris & Mary catch us up while warming up for a new season of fermentation fun and inspiration in 2020. They discuss a few ferments they’ve been doing at home during social distancing, an indoor herb garden, and how they’ve pivoted their business taproom to a full on “To-Go” room at Fifth Hammer Brewing Co. Have topics you’d like to see covered? Email fuhmentaboudit@gmail.com or DM them on Instagram @fuhmentaboudit . Fuhmentaboudit is pow...
May 23, 2020•38 min•Ep. 248
Chris and Mary are hard at work running Fifth Hammer Brewing in Long Island City. So while we don't have a new Fuhmentaboudit! episode for you, we have something else to share: Hard Core is a new series from Heritage Radio Network taking a close look at the rebirth of American cider! Over the course of six episodes we’ll break through folksy stereotypes to gain a deeper understanding of where the cider industry began and where it’s headed. Hear from orchardists, cider makers, policy experts and ...
Nov 15, 2019•27 min
What are the NYC Fermenters up to in April? April fooling around! From more crazy cookies to many delicious creme fraiche mistakes, Fuhmentaboudit talks to the local makers about things they made in their own homes -things you can make, too! Fuhmentaboudit! is powered by Simplecast . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Apr 04, 2019•29 min•Ep. 247
We're back at the NYC Ferments for the March meetup. Join the local fermenters for treats with the theme of Pickles from Parts, meaning ferments are used as part of a larger dish. Hear about pickled corn, nut cheeses, and some tips on what to do with whey. Fuhmentaboudit! is powered by Simplecast . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Mar 07, 2019•41 min•Ep. 246
Chris and Mary stop in the middle of a multi-cultural collaboration to interview the makers at Norwegian brewery Haandbryggeriet. Stefan and Ragnar talk about how to make beers in Norway, beer trends, frustrating lawmakers, and making the transition from musician to beermaker. Fuhmentaboudit! is powered by Simplecast . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Feb 14, 2019•38 min•Ep. 245
Live from Fifth Hammer, it's the NYC Ferments meetup group! Join local NYC fermenters and fermentation enthusiasts for a deep dive into homemade kimchis, sourdoughs, and tempeh. Fuhmentaboudit! is powered by Simplecast . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Feb 07, 2019•43 min•Ep. 244
Mary sits down with Jason Alexander, Co-founder and Brewmaster of Free Range Brewing in Charlotte, North Carolina, in this week's episode. Jason and his brother, Jeff, brew with many local ingredients - tune in to learn what it takes to brew with popcorn, how to get citrusy hop flavor from trees and more! Fuhmentaboudit is powered by Simplecast . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jan 31, 2019•40 min•Ep. 243
Mary talks with several fermenters at the January meeting of the NYC Ferments Meetup. Fuhmentaboudit! is powered by Simplecast . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Jan 17, 2019•30 min•Ep. 242
This week we have a two parter. In part one we talk to Chris Holden of the New York hop guild about the past, present, and future of hop growing in NY. Then in part two, we chat with Nakul Bhonsle, owner of Great State Aleworks - a craft brewery in Pune, India. Fuhmentaboudit! is powered by Simplecast . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Dec 20, 2018•37 min•Ep. 241
Chris, Mary, and Rachel are joined by Ann Yonetani of Nyrture , the only natto producer in New York. Ann talks about how natto is made, why it has that crazy texture, and how we can get more Americans to eat it! Powered by Simplecast See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Nov 08, 2018•41 min•Ep. 240
Fuhmentaboudit is kicking off Cider Week with a visit from local (down the block) cidermaker Peter Yi. Peter shares his life-changing trip and the cider that made him quit his job and venture into the world of apples, natural yeast, and high quality foods. Fuhmentaboudit! is powered by Simplecast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Nov 01, 2018•54 min•Ep. 239
Mary & Chris sit down with Scott Ungermann, Brewmaster at Anchor Brewing. They delve into the history of steam beer, the magic of open fermentation and all things Anchor, from the brewery's past to their brand new beer releases. Fuhmentaboudit! is powered by Simplecast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Oct 25, 2018•1 hr•Ep. 238
Chris, Mary, and Rachel are joined by author and fermenter David Schmidt to talk ancient Mexican cultures and ferments. What is pulque? Does all tepache have pineapple? Fuhmentaboudit! is powered by Simplecast . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Oct 18, 2018•50 min•Ep. 237
In this special pairing episode, Chris, Mary, and Rachel are joined by Alexa Wilkinson of Murray's Cheese who made her way over from the Cheese Caves of LIC to talk about cheese and beer pairings. Alexa highlights a range of cheeses, from mild to wild, and what to pair with them. We talk cheese shop, and beer shop. Pairings are in the show notes! La Tur + Poglodyte Sour [alt: Peekskill Simple Sour] [Double Cream Brie][3] + Nieghbourbrau Pils [Sheep Rustler][4] + Savvy Sea-Mare Session Ale [Proje...
Oct 11, 2018•56 min•Ep. 236
Mary ventures to Strongrope where she talks with Ted Hawley and Mark Sorrells. Ted and Mark talk about the second-longest profession – Malting – and explain what exactly is New York Malt, and how Cornell University got itself involved in the beer industry. PLUS a bonus interview about KCBC's new collab with an Indian brewery! Fuhmentaboudit! is powered by Simplecast . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Oct 04, 2018•53 min•Ep. 235
Chris and Mary do a special brewery recording with old friend of the show / yeast dealer Molly Browning, where she talks about diving into her background, learning to brew in Japan and international brewing in the UK, and bringing it back to barrel brewing in Brooklyn. PLUS Jon LaPolla and Brewminaries Rachel Zeiss and Ariel Schwartz discuss their collaboration with Fifth Hammer and the Brewminaries fundraiser. Fuhmentaboudit! is powered by Simplecast See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/priv...
Sep 28, 2018•52 min•Ep. 234
Mary and Rachel are joined by the dynamic Jason Salher of Strongrope and Jeff Lyons of Keg and Lantern to have a lively debate about the limits of the NY State Farm brewers license and talk shop about Scottish Ale Yeast. Fuhmentaboudit! is powered by Simplecast See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Sep 13, 2018•54 min•Ep. 233
WHAAAAAT? After a season sabbatical from hosting the show, Mary and Chris return to Fuhmentaboudit! with the tables turned! Guest host, Heather McReynolds, joins co-host Rachel Jacobs to interview them about all things Fifth Hammer Brewing Company and its first year. Mary and Chris speak to the neighborhood of Long Island City, what it’s like to open a brewery in NYC, the journey from then to now, and of course the types of beers they love brewing. Elated to be back to Heritage Network, this is ...
Sep 11, 2018•1 hr•Ep. 232
Mary sits down with a group of women working in the the beer industry in NYC. We discuss NYC's first weeklong celebration of women in beer, Beers With(out) Beards and different roles in the world of beer. Fuhmentaboudit! is powered by Simplecast See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Aug 06, 2018•55 min•Ep. 231
Homebrew festival season is in full swing, and in this episode we're bringing all the strange characters, interesting brews, and lively people straight to the radio waves from the Pride of Brooklyn Homebrew Competition at Littlefield in Gowanus. Rachel is joined by special guest host John LaPolla of Bitter & Esters Homebrew Shop, and roadie Saul Glass-Siegel as they make their way through 30 homespun, weird, and wonderful creations that are the best Brooklyn has to offer. Fuhmentaboudit! is ...
May 08, 2018•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 230
Mary moderates a panel of NYC Brewers from Other Half, Interboro, Hudson Valley Brewing, Fifth Hammer, and LIC Beer Project as they chat about beer trends in canning and the time long long ago – four years ago – when tap rooms were but a dream. Fuhmentaboudit! is powered by Simplecast See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Mar 27, 2018•50 min•Ep. 229
Highlights from the second-ever New York Fermentation Festival on February 24 at the Brooklyn Expo Center! We interview fermenters from all walks and corners, from local breweries to start-up krauts, kombuchas big and small. Meet the largest collection of meaderies in one place in New York, and go on a taste journey as we sample natto! Fuhmentaboudit! is powered by Simplecast See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my...
Mar 13, 2018•1 hr•Ep. 228
Fruits are fun! Chris and Rachel are joined by chefy cook and librarian enthusiast Sara Bir and her new book The Fruit Foragers Companion. We talk about paw paws, aka hipster bananas, fun with fresh apples, and fruits with jackets. Fuhmentaboudit! is powered by Simplecast See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Feb 27, 2018•51 min•Ep. 227
Did you know that nine breweries opened this year in New York City alone? Chris and Rachel talk with the newly minted Five Boroughs Brewing Co, whose goal is to unite all New Yorkers by beer. Even Staten Island! Chris and the crew get real nerdy about methods, high ceilings, and Belgian Candy Sugar. Fuhmentaboudit! Fuhmentaboudit! is powered by Simplecast See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Feb 06, 2018•42 min•Ep. 226
We come back for the season with some important announcements. Then we take a trip to the pacific northwest to talk to Julia O'Brien of Firefly Kitchens, about carrot krauts, kimchi for all, and the importance of salt. Plus, fermentation adventures at home! Fuhmentaboudit is powered by Simplecast See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jan 16, 2018•44 min•Ep. 225
Mary and Chris join Beer Advocate's Jason and Todd Alstrom alongside Dogfish Head's Sam Calagione to talk all things Project Extreme Brewing, their latest book collaboration. They speak to the history and inspiration of brewing outside the box (kettle?), how it brought the three together with Beer Advocate's Extreme Beer Festival, and their current book tour. Many fun words were had and a delicious time ensued! Then in the second half of tonight's show, we go back to Belgium Comes To Cooperstown...
Nov 27, 2017•38 min•Ep. 224
Let's explore the mysterious world of absinthe in this episode where Mary and Rachel are joined by the only absinthe distiller in NYC, Doc Herson's. We answer all the pressing absinthe questions. Why is it green? Do you really need all that fancy equipment? Does wormwood make you hallucinate? Tune in for these answers and more! Fuhmentaboudit is powered by Simplecast See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Nov 21, 2017•38 min•Ep. 223
