The Fantasy Advantage with Glenn Slezak: Week 4
- The Fantasy Advantage with Glenn Slezak
Three different tastes. Three local brews. Which one is worth the pour?
In this episode of Worth the Pour with Swanky Straw, Samantha Edwards, Heather Stiles and Brandi Hale visit Lake Norman Brewery in Denver, North Carolina, where the welcome is warm and the beer comes with plenty of personality.
The trio samples a fall-inspired pumpkin coffee nitro, watches its beautiful cascading pour, and compares it with Dry Pond Hazy IPA and Mast Head Light. The surprise? A fruity, citrusy IPA earns praise from hosts who don’t normally reach for one.
Along the way, they discover what makes this brewery a neighborhood gathering place—from staff who remember their regulars’ favorite drinks to live music and line dancing.
Watch the tasting, hear their honest reactions and find out which brew each host chooses. As the ladies discover, you don’t have to live in Denver to find something worth the drive—and worth the pour.
Worth the Pour with Swanky Straw brings a fresh, fun look at the drinks and gathering places around Lake Norman. Join Samantha Edwards, Heather Stiles and Brandi Hale as they visit local breweries, bars, coffee shops and more—meeting the people behind the pours and discovering what makes each stop special. From cocktails and mocktails to craft beer, coffee and tea, there’s always something new to explore.
With three different palates, honest reactions and plenty of laughter, the Swanky Straw trio helps viewers discover something they might never have ordered on their own. Each episode blends tasting with conversation, sharing the flavors, personalities and welcoming places that make our local community worth exploring—and finding out what’s truly worth the pour.
Swanky Straw is a mobile bartending and beverage service founded by Samantha Edwards, Heather Stiles and Brandi Hale. Specializing in private parties, in-home celebrations and corporate events, the team creates custom menus featuring cocktails, mocktails and specialty dirty sodas, tailored to each client’s tastes and budget. TIPS-certified, licensed and insured, the trio combines professional service with quality ingredients and a personal touch to make every gathering memorable. Swanky Straw also offers mixology classes for those who want to learn the art of crafting drinks.
