Beverage Chronicles

MONDAYS @ 1PM

Gary Monterosso is an award-winning critic, who has written for national and regional publications. He has been a regular guest on “You Oughta Know,” on WHYY-TV, a PBS station based in Philadelphia. Gary also hosts one-minute beverage updates on several southern NJ radio stations. New to his portfolio is a new show on POP FM 99.9. “Beverage Chronicles” is a weekly program that spotlights those in the drinks business… everything from coffee to cocktails to craft beer.

He had a seven-year run on a History Channel show called “The Epic History of Everyday Things.” He is the author of the book, “Artisan Beers.” After a 41-year career as a NJ- based educator, Gary now teaches beer appreciation classes at Wilmington University.

Gary has appeared on many television programs discussing craft beers and has guested on BBC radio offering an American perspective on the beverage. In late 2014, he lent his expertise to CBS News New York, by offering fall beer recommendations.

One of the highlights of his career was a three-year stint on the Sirius Satellite Radio network, talking about the latest happenings in the beer world.

In 2014, Gary was selected by Chilled Magazine to be a member of the “Chilled 100,” signifying him as one of the top 100 beverage personalities in the United States.

Most recently, Gary was one of 44 people named to the Advisory Board of the new American Craft Beer Hall of Fame, “established to honor, celebrate and commit to history those people responsible for initiating, sustaining and promoting the American craft beer industry.”

He continues to be a fixture at regional beer events by hosting dinners and tasting seminars. He has qualified as a Certified Beer Server, a part of the Cicerone Certification Program, recognizing his knowledge of beer styles, culture, the brewing process and ingredients.

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