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#42 - Monk's Cafe (Tom Peters)

Host Richie Tevlin talks with Tom Peters, the legendary founder and co-owner of Monk’s Café, one of the most acclaimed beer bars in the United States. A pioneer in introducing Belgian beer culture to American audiences, Tom’s journey began in the 1980s, leading to the opening of Monk’s Café in 1997, a must-visit destination for beer lovers in Philadelphia and beyond. Over the years, he has cultivated relationships with some of Belgium’s most esteemed breweries, securing exclusive collaborations and rare beer selections. His dedication to the craft has earned him a knighthood in Belgium, cementing his legacy as a key figure in the international beer scene.

Monk's Cafe:

https://www.monkscafe.com/

@MonksCafePhilly

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brad@zilkaandcompany.com

818-400-7323

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EPISODE NOTES:

Mentioned Breweries

Brasserie Cantillon - Belgium - Est. 1900
Eldridge Pope Brewery - Dorchester, UK
Hill Farmstead Brewery - Greensboro Bend, VT
2SP Brewing - Ashton, PA
Crooked Stave - Denver, CO
Notting Head Brewing - Philadelphia, PA
Dock Street Brewing - Philadelphia, PA
Sam Adams Brewery - Boston, PA
Yards Brewing Co - Philadelphia, PA
Brasserie de la Senne - Belgium
Concrete Blues Brewing - Philadelphia, PA
Blind Pig Brewery - Champaign, IL - Closed in 2023
Brasserie Dupont - Belgium
Dogfish Head Brewery - Milton, DE
Toronado Brewing - San Francisco, CA
Falling Rock Tap House - Denver, CO
Apex Brewing - Monroe, NY

Mentioned People

Mike LaRosa - Epi 41 - Owner of New Trail
Jean Van Roy - Brewmaster & 5th Generation Owner of Brasserie Cantillon
Jean Pierre Van Roy - 4th Generation Owner of Brasserie Cantillon
Tomme Arthur - Co-Founder of The Lost Abbey & Port Brewing
Claude Cantillon - Cantillon Family
Michael J. Jackson - Legendary Beer Writer
Isabel Thomas-Peters
Florian Van Roy - 6th Generation Brasserie Cantillon
Matt Farber - Epi 37 - Brewing Science Professor at Rowan
Shaun Hill - Owner of Hill Farmstead
Vinnie Cilurzo - Co-Owner of Russian River
Matt Brynildson - Brewmaster of Firestone Walker Brewing
Bob Barrar - Owner of 2SP Brewing
Menno Olivier - Founder & Brewmaster of Brouwerij De Molen
Felicia D’Ambrosio - SM Manager of Monk's Cafe
Ed Friedland - Legendary Beer Distributor for Philly
Don Feinberg - Beer Importer
Wendy Littlefield - Beer Importer
Bernadette Rose - Partner of Monk's Cafe
Fergus "Fergie" Carey - Owner of Fergie's Pub
Adam Glickman - Chef at Monk's Cafe
Chad Yakobson - Founder of Crooked Stave
David Mink - Owner of Samson Street Oyster House
Jim Koch - Co-Founder of The Boston Beer Company
William Reed - Owner of Standard Tap
Brendan Greenwood - Head Brewer of Yards
Yvan De Baets - Co-founder & Head Brewer at the Brasserie de la Senne
Alyston Upshaw - Epi 39 - Founder of Concrete Blues
Natalie Cilurzo - Co-Owner of Russian River
Sam Calagione - Founder of Dogfish Head
Tom Kehoe - Epi 36 - Founder of Yards Brewing
Jesse McCann - Founder of Apex Brewing
Rick - Partner of Monk's Cafe
Don Russell - Co-Founder of Philly Beer Week
Bruce Nichols - Co-Founder of Philly Beer Week
Curt Decker - 2nd District Brewing Company

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