919 Vice: Good Guys; Harmless Habits

919 Vice: Good Guys; Harmless Habits

After 10 years in the North Carolina craft beer podcast scene, it's time to expand our palates. Introducing "919 Vice", your passport to the fascinating realm of local breweries, distilleries, and dispensaries. Hosted by longtime Triangle area radio host Joe Ovies, and industry veterans Adam Eshbaugh and Wayne Holt.

Episodes

December 23, 2024 64 mins

The annual 919 Holiday Bourbon Spectacular is back...and so is the Pappy Van Winkle. The crew revisits Wayne's collection of highly sought after bottles, and threw in a pricey Parker Heritage because he was in the Christmas mood. Adam, Wayne, and Joe also discuss plans for how to continue the 919 Vice podcast in 2025.

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Joe and Adam headed east to Garland, NC to catch up with Southern Smoke BBQ's Matthew Register. Starting in 2010, Register opened his restaurant and quickly began experimenting with his old family traditions. That lead to designing his own smoker and adding his own spin to classic southern sides and dishes. Register's skill has opened up doors to catering some pretty big events.


Restaurant hours are Thursdays and Fridays...

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Jennifer Wilson, owner of Triangle based Nature's Releaf, joined the 919 Vice Podcast to update the guys on the ever changing laws around hemp products. As the industry grows, so do the ways consumers can play around with THC.

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September 27, 2024 33 mins

Joe Ovies and Adam Eshbaugh are joined by Bond Brothers & Standard head brewer Whit Baker to run through a collection of pumpkin beers currently on the shelf. How long until all that spice wrecks their taste buds? Only one way to find out!

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Adam Eckhardt joined the 919 Vice Podcast to discuss their plans to go state-wide, opening up a tap room location in Durham, and being vocal about the future of Red Hat Amphitheater and Downtown Raleigh.

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Fullsteam, a pioneering Durham brewery, will join the American Tobacco Campus in 2025. Sean Lilly Wilson, founder and owner of Fullsteam, joined 919 Vice to discuss the decision to leave their original space on Rigsbee Avenue after more than a decade of being an anchor to a developing area of Durham. The new 9,000-square-foot taproom and restaurant at the base of the iconic Lucky Strike smokestack will be the central piece to the b...

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The 919 Vice crew headed to Triangle Wine Co. in Holly Springs to sample Hofstetten Hochzeitsbier Von 1810. It's a traditional German celebration beer that has limited availability in the States but can found in the area thanks to Freedom Beverage. The guys also discuss the wide range of beverage options at Triangle Wine Co.

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Y'all ready for Octoberfest and other Fall beers? No? Too bad. Plus, a random tangent on early 90s pants fashion.

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Wayne is truly back from a multi-week trip in his fancy van, so Joe and Adam pepper him with questions about what he did and whether he found a deeper meaning to life while on the road.

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Black & White Coffee Roasters is the brainchild of two US Barista Champions in 2017. Co-owner Kyle Ramage joined the 919 Vice Podcast to discuss how their business has expanded and how they continue to push the boundaries of what consumers think of coffee.

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919 Vice caught up with Lynwood Brewing Concern, discussing everything from their embrace of hazy IPAs to how their area of Raleigh has grown up around them.

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Husband and wife owners Ian and Harmony VanGundy wanted to create a more thoughtful approach to brewing that seems to have been lost over recent years. Not just in terms of ingredients, but also being mindful about the right glassware and presentation. They're now expanding that approach with Bird’s Nest at Blackbird, providing an elevated cocktail experience in a quiet, adults-only setting.

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July 12, 2024 77 mins

Joe Ovies and Adam Eshbaugh celebrate 10 years of the podcast by inviting a bunch of their brewery friends to hang out and discuss the last decade of the industry in the Triangle.

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After the 919 Vice crew discusses how Whit Baker achieved "Peak Marg" and how how Transfusions crossed over from golf courses to your favorite bars, they welcome Ideal's Sandwich and Grocery to the podcast. They discuss how bread is everything and why they decided to go with an Italian pilsner for their house beer.

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The 919 Vice crew rounded up classic cheap macro beers to compare with a trendy new craft brewery version of the classic "mass market lager". Why are breweries making them? And why we, as drinkers who expect certain flavor profiles from these beers, are the reason why even the macro breweries purposely skunk their liquid.

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Let's be blunt - Downtown Raleigh is not the same as it was prepandemic. However, once you cut through the negative headlines, you'll see how 2024 is shaping up to be a turning point for the vibe around the city. Crank Arm Brewing co-owner Adam Eckhardt hosted a community event at their downtown location, featuring Downtown Raleigh Alliance President & CEO Bill King and Deco's Pam Blondin.

Joe Ovies attended the even...

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Chris Burns was out of the beer sales game. Then a chance to work with HopFly Brewing came about on a random night in Durham. Now he's back on the 919 Vice Podcast to discuss how the industry has evolved, and how HopFly is changing up draft lists in the Triangle.

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Atomic Clock Brewing Co. is set to have their grand opening on June 1st in Durham. Why open a brewery in 2024, given the persistent headlines about the industry? Co-owner Brian Quinn sat down with the 919 Vice crew to explain how they'll meet the evolution of craft consumers through a complete beverage program that includes a robust beer line-up, a craft cocktail program, a curated, boutique wine selection, and an array of cate...

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The 919 Vice crew samples "Nowadays", which promotes itself as a quick onset THC drink that substitutes liquor. Just how fast does a 1.5oz pour work? And what exactly does it go with?

Then they compare draft margarita options from Graffiti and Bond Brothers.

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The 919 Vice crew welcomes Sierra Nevada back to the podcast, where they discuss Summerfest and new non-alcoholic options for the beach and pool this year. However, that gets everyone into an interesting tangent.

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