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Stop & Taste Conversations - New Holland Brewing

Stop & Taste Conversations by New Holland Brewing The Podcast with a two drink minimum. The world of food and drink is made up of remarkably interesting people. In fact, after more than twenty years of working and traveling in the business, it’s the incredible people I’ve met from all walks of life that have left the biggest impression on me. I believe people are the most interesting and valuable part of the entire craft renaissance. New Holland’s “Stop and Taste Conversations” podcast, is our way of shedding some light on these colorful characters. We’ll shoot the bull over a couple of drinks and share some stories with the folks we’re lucky enough to know and call friends.
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May 20, 2016

Episode 12 - The Details

Sean Hoots is the affable and artistic front man for Hoots & Hellmouth, a Philly-based roots and rock band.  Theirs a warmth and poetic nature to their music which was only deepened for me after getting a chance to talk with Sean about how Hoots & Hellmouth came to be and where they’re headed.  It was great fun to have them play for our Beer Barrel Jamboree during CBC and we look forward to them headlining Hatter Days in Holland on June 11th

The Drinks: Barrel Knickerbocker Gin Old Fashioned, New Holland Incorrigible White Sour Ale, Amaro Montenegro, Ranger Creek Brewing and Distilling, Rimfire - Mesquite Smoked Whiskey

The Music: Suns courtesy and © Sean Hoots, I Don’t Mink Your Cussing, courtesy of and © Hoots & Hellmouth

Guest Bios

Sean Hoots is a maker of music from the land of West Philadelphia where he lives with his beloved wife, Allison, and their animals, Penelope and Behemoth.  Perhaps best known for his roots/rock ensemble Hoots & Hellmouth, Hoots has been writing, performing, producing, and recording across a wide swath of genres for almost three decades.  Music is everything.  Beer runs a close second.

Rich Blair is an appreciator of good food and aficionado of all things boozy. I often stay up too late and wake up too early, both of which are fueled by my passion and purpose; spreading the gospel of a good drink shared with good people. Being Director of Sales at New Holland Artisan Spirits allows this to happen all across the good ol’ US of A. I have been called a great many things, my favorite of which is “dad.” Stealing away to spend time with my family gives my life balance and meaning. Bonfires when the weather is warm or roasting marshmallows in the fireplace when it’s not, an evening at home with the ones I love are the most peaceful and precious moments.

May 6, 2016

Episode 11 - The Details

Jackie and I joke that we are “Stunt Doubles,” living similar life roles, in very different contexts.  I have admired how she has carved a Professional Roller Derby career for herself and inspired countless people that have come into her orbit.   She’s able to commit herself seriously to ideas while keeping the experience light hearted.  Perhaps an atypical comparison, I see the same ideals in Jackie’s pursuit of excellence and generous spirit that we consider to be the backbone of the craft renaissance. 

The Drinks: Ranger Creek Bourbon Old Fashioned, Ranger Creek Small Batch #9, Blackberry Sour, Ranger Creek "Old Fashioned #9"

The Music: Sunnyside courtesy of and © Megan Dooley

 Guest Bios

Jackie Daniels is among the most experienced skaters and coaches in roller derby. Over 10 years as a key player within the world’s fastest growing sport, Jackie has become known through roller derby not only as a versatile player, a valued teammate, and a much sought-after coach and mentor.

From her beginnings with the Grand Raggidy Roller Girls in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to the more established Windy City Rollers in Chicago and now roller derby’s oldest league, the Texas Rollergirls, Jackie knows roller derby.

As a skater she has played flat-track roller derby at the highest level competing at the WFTDA International Championship tournament since 2010 and also the World Cup in 2014. Jackie has played and coached roller derby on 4 of 7 continents with plans to keep rolling.

Jackie has also plied her skills and prowess in the banked-track game, skating both with Team Awesome and with Team Legit in annual tournaments. She also played herself in the 2009 Drew Barrymore film Whip It!, stoking a new generation of skaters toward the roller derby community.

Jackie has multiple awards and credits to her name and is affectionately known among fans as “America’s Girlfriend” due to her anytime, anywhere, anything attitude. She has been written about widely in the sports press from daily papers to ESPN.

After five years in Chicago, Jackie relocated to Austin, Texas, and Captains the Texas Rollergirls All Stars team. While she loves the flavor of Austin, she says Michigan will always be considered her home, where a lake is a lake. 

 

 

Steve Raad is from Holland, Michigan, where he attended West Ottawa High School. After graduating in 2005 he furthered his interest in the arts, receiving a portfolio review scholarship at Kendall College of Art and Design. After a start in the furniture design program, Steve switched to sculpture and functional art in order to work more with his hands, and had the opportunity to study abroad focusing on stone carving and photography in Puerto Vallarta.  I have been putting my creativity to work at New Holland Brewing since 2012.

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