The BrewedAt Podcast

Host Richie Tevlin and Co-Host Evan Blum talk with Ted Zeller, liquor law attorney and recipient of the 2025 F.X. Matt Defense of the Industry Award from the Brewers Association. Chair of the Liquor Law Practice Group at Norris McLaughlin and General Counsel to both D.G. Yuengling & Son and the Brewers of Pennsylvania, Ted has spent decades shaping Pennsylvania's craft beer industry through landmark legislation, including authoring the Malt Beverage Tax Excise Credit and helping establish the taproom model that breweries across the state rely on today.

 

https://norrismclaughlin.com/

https://norrismclaughlin.com/llb/

@NorrisMclaughlinLaw

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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR:

 

The Beer Accountant:

https://www.paddymaccpa.com/brewerysolutions

Email: [email protected]

267-566-4077 - Patrick McDonald - Licensed CPA

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EPISODE NOTES:

Mentioned Beverage Brands

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. - Chico, CA

Icarus Brewing - Epi 85 - Brick, NJ

Rolling Rock - Latrobe, PA

Yuengling Brewery - Pottsville, PA

Sam Adams - Boston, MA

Victory Brewing - Downingtown, PA

Tröegs Independent Brewing - Epi 76 - Hershey, PA

Iron Hill Brewery - West Chester, PA

Schaefer Brewing Co. - New York, NY

Yards Brewing Co. - Epi 36 - Philadelphia, PA

Stateside Vodka - Philadelphia, PA

White Claw - Chicago, IL

Flying Dog Brewery - Frederick, MD

Mentioned People

Eric Orlando - Epi 13 - Director of Government Affairs at the Brewers Guild of NJ

Ted Gillespie Jr. - Alcohol Lawyer

Johnnie Lee Cochran - American Attorney

Tom Peters - Epi 42 - Owner of Monk’s Cafe

Nima Hadian - Owner of Shangy's

Javad Hadian - Former Owner of Shangy's

Mansooreh Hadian - Former Owner of Shangy's

Chris Kunda - Epi 16 - Owner of Kunda Beverage 

Dick Yuengling - Former President of Yuengling Brewery

David Casinelli - Chief Operating Officer at DG Yuengling & Son

Tony Casinelli - Beer Industry Legend

Jim Koch - Co-Founder of The Boston Beer Company 

Bill Covaleski - Co-Founder of Victory Brewing

Chris Trogner - Co-Owner of Tröegs Independent Brewing

Tom Kehoe - Epi 36 - Founder of Yards Brewing

Mark Edelson - Owner of Iron Hill Brewery

Nate Fotchman - Epi 84 - Hemp & Beverage Consultant

Anthony Collesano - Marketing Lead at Norris McLaughlin

Hannah Ison - Epi 64 - Executive Director of BOP

Mentioned Businesses 

Sterling Hotel - Historic Bar & Music Venue

Beers Around the World - Specialty Beer Retailer

Monk’s Cafe - Nationally Recognized Philly Beer Bar

Shangy’s the Beer Authority – Award-Winning Craft Beer Retailer

Kunda Beverage - Epi 16 - Wholesale Beer Store

Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board - State Alcohol Regulatory Agency

New Jersey Alcoholic Beverage Control – State Alcohol Regulatory Agency

Brewers of Pennsylvania - Epi 64 - PA Craft Brewery Trade Association

Penn Beer – Family-Owned Beer Wholesaler & Distributor

Origlio Beverage – Family-Owned Beer Wholesaler & Distributor

Rutters – Convenience Store Chain

Craft Brewers Conference – Annual Craft Beer Industry Trade Event

FX Maxx – Retail Chain

Brewers Association – National Craft Beer Trade Organization

The Beer Accountant – Craft Brewery Financial Services

Top Shelf Legal - Ted Zeller's Podcast 

PJ Whelihans – Bar & Restaurant Chain

Breweries in PA – Pennsylvania Brewery Directory & Resource Website

What We Drank?

Float School

IPA | 6.4% | Simcoe & Chinook

Space Cadet Brewing

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Host Richie Tevlin and Co-Host Evan Blum talk with Steven Grasse, Philadelphia advertising executive, author, filmmaker, and spirits entrepreneur. He is the founder of Quaker City Mercantile, the creative force behind Hendrick’s Gin and Sailor Jerry Rum, owner of Narragansett Beer, and founder of Tamworth Distilling and Art in the Age Spirits. He also directed the cult film Bikini Bandits and is the author of books including Colonial Spirits: A Toast to Our Drunken History and Brand Mysticism. Steven joins the show to discuss reviving legacy brands, building iconic drinks companies, and standing out in today’s craft market.

 

https://brandmysticismbook.com

https://quakercitymercantile.com/

https://www.narragansettbeer.com

https://www.artintheage.com/

https://tamworthdistilling.com/

https://hendricksgin.com/us/

https://www.sailorjerry.com/

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The Beer Accountant:

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Email: [email protected]

267-566-4077 - Patrick McDonald - Licensed CPA

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EPISODE NOTES:

 

Mentioned Beverage Brands

Narragansett - Providence, RI

Beefeater - London, UK

Hendricks Gin - Girvan, Scotland

Sailor Jerry - Saint Croix, USVI

Art in the Age Spirits - Philadelphia, PA

Pathfinder - Philadelphia, PA

Guinness - Dublin, Ireland

Schlitz - Milwaukee, WI

Pete’s Wicked - Minneapolis, MN

Glenfiddich Distillery – Dufftown, Scotland

Tamworth Distillery - Tamworth, NH

Stateside - Philadelphia, PA

Genesee - Rochester, NY

Natty Boh - Baltimore, MD

Mentioned People

Howard Hughes – Business Magnate & Aviator

Jon Wurster – Drummer

Dean Sabatino – Drummer, Dead Milkmen

Jeffrey Dahmer – Criminal

Charles Manson – Criminal

Douglas Coupland – Author

JoeyStarr – Rapper & Actor

Harrison Ford - Actor

Ed Hardy - Tattoo Icon

Mark Hellendrung - Owner of Narragansett Beer

Charles Gordan Grant - Scottish Whiskey Distiller

Jules Verne – Author

Danny Childs - Epi 78 - Founder of Slow Drinks

Prince Charles - British Royalty

Max Hastings – Historian & Author

Clement Pappas - Founder of Stateside

Mentioned Businesses 

Young & Rubicam – Advertising Agency

Charles & Saatchi – Advertising Agency

GYRO – Marketing Agency

Zipperhead – Punk Rock Clothing Store

Comcast – Telecommunications Company

Blue Cross – Health Insurance

Coca Cola – Beverage Company

Budweiser – Beverage Company

MTV – Media Network

Hanes – Clothing Company

RJ Reynolds – Tobacco Manufacturer

PUMA – Sportswear Manufacturer

Adam Films – Film Production

Delilah’s – Philadelphia Gentlemen's Bar/Restaurant

Converse – Footwear Manufacturer

Urban Outfitters – Clothing Retailer

Diageo – Beverage Company

Total Wine – Alcohol Retailer

Boston Red Sox – Baseball Team

Liquid Rails – SaaS Company

Mentioned Books & Media

Brand Mysticism - Steven Grasse

Generation X - Douglas Coupland

Bikini Bandits - Directed by Steven Grasse

Wine Enthusiast - Magazine

Quirk Books - Publisher

Philadelphia Inquirer - Newspaper

Richard & Judy Show - UK Television

What We Drank?

Narragansett Lager

Lager | 5.0%

Narragansett

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Dunce

Whiskey | 40%

Art in the Age Spirts

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Host Richie Tevlin and Co-Host Evan Blum talk with Mark McGuigan, President of the German Society of Pennsylvania. Founded in 1764, the German Society of Pennsylvania is the oldest German organization in the United States, dedicated to preserving German culture and traditions through language classes, cultural events, concerts, and its Joseph Horner Memorial Library. The Society is also the home of Philly Bierfest, an annual midwinter beer festival recognized by USA Today as one of the top ten beer festivals in the country, celebrating Pennsylvania's deep ties to German brewing heritage.

 

https://www.phillybierfest.org/

Insta - @phillybierfest

https://www.germansociety.org/

Insta - @GermanSocietyPA

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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR:

 

The Beer Accountant:

https://www.paddymaccpa.com/brewerysolutions

Email: [email protected]

267-566-4077 - Patrick McDonald - Licensed CPA

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EPISODE NOTES:

Mentioned Beverage Brands

Victory Brewing - Downingtown, PA

Evil Genius Beer - Philadelphia, PA

Mentioned People

Marnie Old - Epi 45 - Sommelier, Beer & Wine Author 

William Penn - Historic Figure

William Penn Jr. - Historic Figure

Ben Franklin - Historic Figure

Carol Stoudt - Founder of Stoudts Brewing

Ron Barchet Jr - Co-Founder of Victory Brewing

Bill Covaleski - Co-Founder of Victory Brewing

Tony Michels - Former President of the German Society of PA

Chris Mullins - Owner of McGillin's Olde Ale House

Mentioned Businesses 

Philly Bierfest - German Beer Festival

Brauhaus Schmitz - German Bier Hall

Breweries in PA - Pennsylvania Brewing Publication

McGillin's Olde Ale House - Oldest Bar in Philadelphia

Kennett Collective - Non-Profit Organization

EuroVision - International Music Festival

What We Drank?

Pilsner Urquell

Pilsner | 4.4% | Saaz

Plzeňský Prazdroj

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Host Richie Tevlin and Co-Host Evan Blum talk with Jacob Fink, the Philadelphia food content creator behind @JacobDoesPhilly. A self-described cheerleader and not a reviewer, Jacob has built a following of over 120k followers by celebrating Philadelphia's food scene through honest, enthusiastic content that spotlights the city's best eats.

 

@JacobDoesPhilly Socials:

@JacobDoesPhilly (Insta)

@JacobDoesPhilly (TikTok)

@JacobDoesPhilly (YouTube)

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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR:

 

The Beer Accountant:

https://www.paddymaccpa.com/brewerysolutions

Email: [email protected]

267-566-4077 - Patrick McDonald - Licensed CPA

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EPISODE NOTES:

Mentioned Beverage Brands

Mural City Cellars - Philadelphia, PA

LeoFigs - Philadelphia, PA

Sgrattio Beer - Philadelphia, PA

Mentioned People

Alan Spoll - Epi 32 - @BeerWithAlan Beer Influencer

Craig LaBan - Philly Food Critic

Josh Moore - Epi 9 - @JoshEatsPhilly Food Influencer

Doug Ulrich - Epi 56 - @ChaseU Sports & Food Influencer

Monica Godefroy - Photographer

Kae Lani Palmisano - Emmy Award-Winning television host

Jason Chan - Restaurateur

Ellen Yin - Restaurateur & Founder of High Street Hospitality Group 

Shannon Leocata - Co-founder of LeoFigs

Justice Figueras - Co-founder of LeoFigs

George Sabatino - Chef & Partner at Fleursphilly

Danny Childs - Epi 78 - Founder of Slow Drinks

Marisa Magnatta - Radio Personality

Eli Kulp - Partner at High Street Hospitality Group

Dave Wesolowski - @FeedingTimePhilly

Luigi Primo - Professional Wrestler

Djour Philly - Epi 66 - @Djour Philly Food Influencer

Amanda Shulman - Chef & Owner of Her Place Supper Club

Alex Kemp - Executive Chef of My Loup

Jesse Ito - Co-Owner of Royal Sushi & Izakaya

Justin Bacharach - Co-Owner of Dancerobot

Nish Patel - Owner of Del Rossi's

Mentioned Bars & Restaurants 

Black Dragon - Philadelphia Chinese Restaurant

Kinto Cozy & Authentic Georgian Restaurant

Little Vincent's Pizza - Long Island Pizzeria 

Vernick Food & Drink - Philadelphia American Eatery

Dancerobot - Philadelphia Japanese Restaurant

Fleur's - Philadelphia French Restaurant

Bad Brother - Philly Bar & Restaurant

WineDive - Philly Wine Bar

La Jefa - Mexican Restaurant & Bar

Mawn - Philadelphia Cambodian Restaurant 

Sao - Cambodian / Southeast Asian Crudo and Oyster Bar

Royal Sushi & Izakaya - Philadelphia Japanese Restaurant

Javelin - Philadelphia Japanese Restaurant

Dalessandro's Steaks - Philly Cheesesteak Restaurant

John Roast Pork - Philly Cheesesteak Restaurant

Angelo's Pizzeria - Philly Pizzeria & Cheesesteak Restaurant

Pat's Steaks - Philly Cheesesteak Restaurant

Geno's Steaks - Philly Cheesesteak Restaurant

The Black Taxi - Philly Irish Pub

Sally - Philly Pizzeria

Pine Street Grille - Philadelphia Restaurant

Her Place Supper Club - Philadelphia French Restaurant

My Loup - Philadelphia French Restaurant

Gilda Cafe - Portuguese-inspired Café and Market

Del Rossi's Cheesesteak & Pizza Co - Philly Pizzeria & Cheesesteak Restaurant

3J's - Food Market

 

What We Drank?

Float School

IPA | 6.4% | Simcoe & Chinook

Space Cadet Brewing

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Host Richie Tevlin and Co-Host Evan Blum talk with Rob Tarves, co-owner & head brewer of Our Town Brewery. A Penn State graduate, Rob worked at several breweries including Otto's Pub & Brewery and Mad Chef Brewing before co-founding Our Town Brewery in Lancaster, Pennsylvania in 2020.

 

https://ourtownbrewery.com/

@OurTownBrewery

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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR:

 

The Beer Accountant:

https://www.paddymaccpa.com/brewerysolutions

Email: [email protected]

267-566-4077 - Patrick McDonald - Licensed CPA

_______________________________________

EPISODE NOTES:

 

Mentioned Breweries

Victory Brewing - Downingtown, PA

Mad Chef Craft Brewing - Petersburg, PA

Attic Brewing - Epi 53 - Philadelphia, PA

Otto's Pub & Brewery - State College, PA

Elk Creek Café & Aleworks - Millheim, PA

Lancaster Brewing - Lancaster, PA

Spring House Brewing - Lancaster, PA

Stable 12 Brewing - Phoenixville, PA

Flying Dog Brewery - Baltimore, MD

Philadelphia Brewing - Epi 6 - Philadelphia, PA

Iron Hill Brewery - West Chester, PA

Carton Brewing - Atlantic Highlands, NJ

Founders Brewery - Grand Rapids, MI

Tröegs Independent Brewery - Epi 76 - Hershey, PA

Dad Strength Brewing

Gretz Brewing - Epi 82 - Elverson, PA

Workhorse Brewing - Epi 54 - King of Prussia, PA

Wishful Thinking Brewing - Epi 24 - Bethlehem, PA

Human Robot - Epi 10, 15, & 62 - Philadelphia, PA

Crime & Punishment - Philadelphia, PA - CLOSED 2025

Mainstay Independent - Epi 34 - Philadelphia, PA

Mentioned People

Laura Lacy - Epi 53 - Co-Owner of Attic Brewing

Todd Lacy - Co-Owner of Attic Brewing

Tim Yarrington - Owner of Elk Creek Café & Aleworks

Bill Moore - Brewmaster of Lancaster Brewing

Rob Patz - Co-Owner of Our Town Brewery

Monica Godefroy - Professional Photographer

Augie Carton - Owner of Carton Brewing

Kyler Gretz - Epi 82 - Owner of Gretz Brewing

James Gentile - Epi 54 - Brewmaster of Workhorse Brewing

Brendan Breslin - Epi 24 - Owner of Wishful Thinking Brewing

Mike Paul - Owner of Crime & Punishment Brewing

Joe Delgrippo III - Bartender at Our Town Taproom & Sales at Stone's Beverage

Ian Goldinger - Manager at Our Town Taproom

Matt Fritz - Bartender at Our Town Taproom

Liz Pappa - Sales Manager at Stone's Beverage

Nick Wendowski - Epi 3 - Owner of Stone's Beverage

Mentioned Businesses

Stone's Beverage - Epi 3 - Beer Distributor & Retail Store

Common Run - Lancaster Run Club

Secondhand Ranch - Philly Honkytonk Bar

 

What We Drank?

Press On

NEIPA | 6.0%

Our Town Brewery

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Proper Pils

Pilsner | 5.0%

Our Town Brewery

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