
New Canaan resident Kevin Mardorf, founder of Fests LLC, whose brands include CTBeer.com and BeerFests.com. Credit: Michael Dinan
This week on 0684-Radi0, our free weekly podcast (subscribe here in the iTunes Store), we talk to New Canaan resident Kevin Mardorf. After tasting his first craft beer at a New Canaan Nature Center event, Mardorf about eight years ago founded Fests LLC, an events company whose brands include CTBeer.com and BeerFests.com. His business has grown exponentially, with more than 100 events per year and hundreds of thousands of social media followers.
This week’s podcast is sponsored by Francos Wine Merchants, New Canaan’s fine wine and spirit shop since 1933. Browse their wine, bourbon and single malt scotch and order online at FrancosWine.com for home delivery.
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