Tom Renzulli and Vic Sbaila, hosts of the South Jersey Beer Scene podcast, discuss the founding of their website and podcast, as well as the growth of the South Jersey beer industry.

Full episode page:

⁠https://www.bridgetonbeacon.com/south-jersey-beer-2024/⁠

They highlight the sense of community among breweries and the positive impact they have on local economies.

They also discuss upcoming beer festivals and the popularity of different beer styles.

The hosts share their favorite breweries and beers in the region and emphasize the importance of quality and consistency in the brewing industry.

takeaways

• The South Jersey beer industry has experienced significant growth, with a strong sense of community among breweries.

• Breweries have a positive impact on local economies and can help revitalize downtown areas.
• Beer festivals are a popular way to discover new breweries and beer styles.
• IPAs are still the top-selling beer style, but there is a growing interest in seasonal and specialty beers.
• Quality and consistency are key factors in the success of breweries.

• The Thrill of Beer Festivals
• Exploring the South Jersey Beer Scene

• "It's becoming the Disneyland of breweries."
• "A Halloween themed beer festival? That's amazing."
• "I'm a seasonal beer guy and fall is my season."

Chapters

00:00Introduction to South Jersey Beer Scene

04:23Transition to Virtual Beer Festivals

08:47Highlighting Seed Living Beer Project

09:06Exploring Slack Tide and Gusto Brewing

10:31The Growth of Breweries in South Jersey

11:07Revitalizing Downtown Areas with Breweries

12:35The Variety of Breweries in South Jersey

14:04The Complexity of Brewing Lagers and Pilsners

15:38The Difficulty and Quality of Pilsners

16:26South Jersey Beer Scene and Styles

18:24The Impact of Breweries on Downtown Areas

20:13Breweries as Destination Venues

21:41The Growing Number of Breweries in South Jersey

22:27The Excitement of Brewery Caravans

23:49Wanderback Gear Works and Myers Lighthouse Brewing

25:19Jitney Tours and Beer Festivals

26:56The Challenges and Benefits of Beer Festivals

28:24The Great American Beer Festival

30:12Upcoming Events and South Jersey Beer Scene

32:53Promoting South Jersey Beer Scene