New Discovery Series Spotlights Beer

SILVER SPRING: Discovery Channel has scheduled a new series, Brewed, which explores the culture, history and variety of beer.

Sam Calagione, who is the owner of Dogfish Head Brewery in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, will serve as an ambassador to the world of craft beer, as he travels the world to experience what different cultures bring to their own special brew. Along with archeologist and beer expert Pat McGovern, Calagione sets out to recreate "ancient ales" that have been discovered at sites around the world from Egypt to Peru. He travels to Rome to research old world Italian beers as inspiration for a new site in New York with Mario Batali. In a visit to New Zealand, he is introduced to the idea of making the "first tomato based beer." And back home, Calagione is challenged to come up with a commemorative beer called "Bitches Brew" to celebrate the 40th anniversary release of Miles Davis’ famous recording.

The show is produced for Discovery Channel by Zero Point Zero Productions. Chris Collins and Lydia Tenaglia are executive producers. Tim Pastore is executive producer for Discovery Channel.

"Brewed taps more than just kegs and barrels, it unlocks a fascinating history of beer making, showcasing the ingenuity and passion behind our love affair with those alluring suds and how it played a role in building civilizations," said Clark Bunting, the president and general manager of Discovery Channel.

"Beer has always been my passion. It is so much more than what you see in the glass. I’m excited to share the diligence, daring and creativity that we pour into our work," added Calagione.

Discovery is one of the 100 channels profiled in World Screen’s new U.S. Cable & Satellite Channels guide.