BK Cellars, Escondido, CA Come listen to a very informative episode at BK Cellars in Escondido, CA. The guys chat with the owners about winemaking, cats and why whiskey sours are always a bad choice. Tipsy Level – 9 Fun Level – 9 ©2018 Glass Onion Media Group Inc.

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BK Cellars Episode 16

117 West Spirits Chris and Raf (and their Spring intern Tim) visit a brand new distillery in Vista California to chat with Justin about how he creates his unique and delicious gins and rums. They may have had a couple of cocktails during this episode…. Tipsy Level – 9ish Fun Level – 8 ©2018 Glass […]

117 West Spirits Episode 15

Raging Cider and Mead Eps. 14 Designated Drinkers Chris and Raf head on over to San Marcos, California to chat with Dave from emerging cider house Raging Cider and Mead. They find out more about the Cider making process as a whole, San Diego orchards, wild fermentation, and what it means to truly rage. Tipsy […]

Raging Cider and Mead Episode 14

Le Fleurs Winery EPS. 13 Designated drinkers Chris and Raf venture to San Marcos once again to chat with Dana and Kayla from Le Fleurs Winery. We find out more about the winemaking process and family involvement as well as who Little Joe is. Tipsy level- 8 Family Fun level- 10 https://www.lafleurswinery.com/  

Le Fleurs Winery Episode 13

“Best Eggnog EVER! Holiday Episode 12” Show Notes: Designated Drinkers, Chris and Raf scour the earth in search of the best eggnog! They hang together at Chris’ place and taste test each and every one they’ve found! Some are pre-spiked — and some are not. Find out which ones they liked best and how they’ve […]

Best Eggnog EVER! Holiday Episode 12

2 Plank Vineyards Episode 11 Designated Drinkers Chris and Raf head over to Vista California to taste the exquisite wine of 2 Plank Vineyards in this amazing Urban Winery. They hang out with tasting room manager and Jack of all trades Mike as he explains the process of winemaking. We also get an insight on […]

2 Plank Vineyards Episode 11

San Diego Sunshine Craft Spirits episode 10 This episode Designated Drinkers Chris and Raf head back up to Ramona in the Valley of the Sun to taste some delightful spirits. They talk to owner and distiller Paul of San Diego Sunshine Craft Spirits to get his insight on jumping from brewing with his friends to making his […]

Spooky Spirits For Halloween – Episode 10

Show Notes: Join the Designated Drinkers Raf and Chris as they taste some of the best meads, beers and wines from Pennsylvania in the second part of their special two part episode. You can listen to part one in episode 8, “High Calipso at Chris’ Pace”.  Chris went on a road trip and brought back […]

High Calipso at Chris’ Place – Part 2 – Episode 9

Show notes: Broadcasting from Chris’ place–we go from Calipso (pineapple mead aged in rum barrels) to all sorts of meads – lemon and basil, grapefruit and thyme, blueberry and ginger — it’s all about the layering — which is food and cocktail inspired. Cheers! Tipsy Level: 8 Fun Level: 8

High Calipso at Chris’ Place Episode 8

“Turquoise Barn Episode” Designated Drinkers, Chris and Raf head up to Ramona, California to get a taste of the awesome ciders produced by this family run operation. The guys get in on the family secrets of how they make the tastiest ciders — apple pie a la mode cider, apple pineapple cider, hard apple pomegranate […]

Turquoise Barn Episode 7

“The Rebel In All of Us” Trend Punk’s Designated Drinkers Chris and Raf visit Dos Desperados — a micro brewery in San Marcos, California where owner Steve tells the tales of how he started making beer in his kitchen after his his wife begged him to get a hobby! Show Notes: This episode all about […]

The Rebel in All of Us Episode 6

“Twisted Horn — Mead Me!” The Designated Drinkers Chris and Raf visit Twisted Horn — a mead brewery nestled in Vista, California. This place is worthy of vikings!  The guys talk to brewers Vincent and Mike — who are masters when it comes to brewing ye olde mead! Show Notes: Mead is probably one of the […]

Twisted Horn — Mead Me! Episode 5

“Jacked Up Brewery” The Designated Drinkers Chris and Raf visit a great new brewery in the shadow of one of Southern California’s biggest beer meccas! The guys meet up with Mike and his wife Carly to chat about their brand new brewery. This episode all about how to start a brewery, making small batches and […]

Jacked Up Brewery Episode 4

“Crazy Kuracali Sparkling Sake” Sparkling clear sake, blueberry sake, ginger, mango and more. When the Designated Drinkers visit Kuracali they find a tasting room mashup where Japan’s secret ingredients pair with Southern California’s fresh and spirited vibe. The batches are small but the tastes are massive. Savor the liquid! Show Notes: In this episode, Trend […]

Crazy Kuracali Sparkling Sake Episode 3

“Sage Against the Machine” The Designated Drinkers visit one of their favorite brewery haunts. Join them in the tasting room and raise a glass to the Mosaic Monster, Flying Rye Eye, Dark Voyage, seasonal dark ales and of course the famed brew Sage Against the Machine. These brew dudes use herbs, cherries, and are malt […]

Sage Against the Machine Episode 2

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