Raise a pint and listen to music with beer documentary-maker Anat Baron

Today, the newly minted "Charleston Scene" takes a trip through the sudsy trails to catch up with director Anat Baron.

At one point, Baron was the industry executive of Mike's Hard Lemonade -- that cool, refreshing drink. When she left the brew business, she eventually trained her sights on writing, producing and directing a documentary about the American beer industry, specifically about the war betwixt the large breweries (like Coors and Anheuser Busch) and the smaller breweries (like Dogfish Head, Stone and other craft beers). There is a good ol' fashioned David and Goliath thing going on here, folks, and it's a pretty rad tale.

The film is available on demand through cable and satellite, and on iTunes, Amazon VOD and Netflix. Here's some linkage to the site about the flick, "Beer Wars," http://beerwarsmovie.com.

Take it away, Baron ...

The Housemartins, "Happy Hour"

It's so '80s and yet still so fun. What can I say, the song just makes me happy. And makes me want to dance.

To see it online: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_TMUJIWwyI

Or use the keywords: "Housemartins," "Happy" or "Hour"

Planet Funk, "Lemonade"

Makes me want to go to Zuma Beach in Malibu, blast this song and drink an ice-cold lemonade. Otherwise, I wouldn't put it on my iPod.

To see it online: www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjC88jHa7tI

Or use the keywords: "Planet," "Funk" or "Lemonade"

"Cheers" Theme Song

Brings back so many memories. … I grew up with Sam, Diane, Norm, Cliff and the rest and watched every episode. So this song is pure nostalgia. And the show is the quintessential TV series set in a bar. Of course, I included a clip in "Beer Wars" (come on, Norm = beer).

To see it online: www.youtube.com/watch?v=FD8ljNobUys

Or use the keywords: "Cheers," "TV" or "Theme"

Ashlee Hewitt, "Mike's Hard Lemonade"

Who knew there was a song about Mike's Hard Lemonade? Wow, I guess that's the epitome of pop culture when you have a song written about a product. I guess when I was running the company, I never thought the song would be country. But hey, it works and she's got a great voice.

To see it online: www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1YcsrNgXWE

Or use the keywords: "Ashlee," "Hewitt" or "Lemonade"

Reel Big Fish, "Beer"

Love, love, love this song. I so wanted it to be in the film but, alas ... I didn't have the budget. I know every word. I used to play it all the time when we needed inspiration in the edit room.

To see it online: www.youtube.com/watch?v=gql9220Qon8

Or use the keywords: "Reel," "Fish" or "Beer"

George Thorogood, "One bourbon, one scotch, one beer"

This is such a consummate macho song. It tells a story that I actually want to follow. They don't make music like this anymore. Where you actually feel like you're in the song. This was another song I considered for the film and never made it.

To see it online: www.youtube.com/watch?v=osTa-A-ts9g

Or use the keywords: "Thorogood," "Bourbon" or "Beer"