Beverage Chronicles

Beverage Chronicles is a radio show covering drinks of all types, with a focus on craft beer. We present news, interviews, and spotlight a team of regular contributors. Tune in Saturdays at 8:45a on Radio Garden State and on most popular podcast platforms.
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Gary Monterosso is the host of Beverage Chronicles. He has an extensive background in media, having appeared on History Channel, BBC, SiriusXM, CBS News, PBS and several additional outlets.

Rachel Benkowski is a Certified Cicerone, history enthusiast and co-founder of Beer Babes Family, supporting women in the beer industry. You can find her at Bone Haus Brewing in Arizona.

Robin Shreeves is a wine journalist and certified wine professional specializing in East Coast wines, among other regions. Her "On the Wine Trail" wine column for NJ's Courier Post received a New Jersey Journalism award, and her work has been featured in numerous national and local publications.

What separates Beverage Chronicles from most other shows of this type is the inclusion of a public relations expert. We are honored to have Michelle Lam, CEO and owner of BKLYNITEMEDIA, who contributes regularly. We are thrilled to announce that Michelle has accepted co-hosting duties!

Chef Barbie Marshall appeared on Season 10 of the "Hell's Kitchen" TV show with a return visit on their All-Stars show of Season 17. She is a gifted chef and speaker.

Carlos Ruiz is a well-known bar consultant, TV personality, influencer, and award-winning mixologist. Originally from Lima, Peru, he moved to New York and became a successful mixologist, consulting on over 100 bar programs. He is also the CEO/Owner of Miraflores, the world's first Chicha Morada Liqueur, made from a family recipe.
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Andrea Jeronimo is in charge of some of the light (but necessary) administrative duties.
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World Beer Cup 2025
The Brewers Association, the not-for-profit trade association dedicated to small and independent American craft brewers, announced the winners of the 2025 World Beer Cup®, the world’s most prestigious professional beer and cider competition. The awards ceremony was held at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, in conjunction with the Craft Brewers Conference® & BrewExpo America.
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World Beer Cup 2025
The Brewers Association, the not-for-profit trade association dedicated to small and independent American craft brewers, announced the winners of the 2025 World Beer Cup®Opens in new window, the world’s most prestigious professional beer and cider competition. The awards ceremony was held at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, in conjunction with the Craft Brewers Conference® & BrewExpo America.