Denny Luce 2/17/21 Denny Luce 2/17/21

Tap the Craft Podcast Glassware Order

So I am happy in February we hit our Patreon goal of $50 per month in total support. This goal was linked to gifting our $5 and above supporters a custom Tap the Craft Podcast beer glass.

I have prepared a new logo design just for this special glassware giveaway, but we can save some money by ordering at least 24 glasses in our order (even more if we order 36+).

So we are offering the opportunity for our listeners to purchase these glasses during the bulk order.

I have chosen my favorite glass style…the Willi Becher 21.5oz clear glass. The logo will be imprinted with WHITE ink. The mock up glass shows BLACK ink just so you can see the logo against the white background of the glass image.

So I am happy in February we hit our Patreon goal of $50 per month in total support. This goal was linked to gifting our $5 and above supporters a custom Tap the Craft Podcast beer glass.

I have prepared a new logo design just for this special glassware giveaway, but we can save some money by ordering at least 24 glasses in our order (even more if we order 36+).

So we are offering the opportunity for our listeners to purchase these glasses during the bulk order.

The 21.5oz Willi Becher glass with the BLACK logo for viewing (the real logo will be WHITE ink for better visibility)

New logo design in WHITE (the color that will be printed on the glass).

The cost will depend on how many glasses are ordered and the shipping cost will have to be calculated once they arrive to my location and the expense getting them to you. I believe the most would be $6 for the glass and $10 for the shipping…so at most $16 for one and $22 for two!

So send us an email (tapthecraft@gmail.com) with the number of glasses you would like and we will keep you informed of the order status and let you know the final cost of your purchase and how to send us your payment.

At this time I would not expect the glasses to be ready before mid-March…it all depends on how fast the order gets filled (minimum order 24 glasses). 36 glasses will reduce the cost per glass by $1

So show off your love of the show by drinking from a custom TTC Podcast beer glass!

Denny Luce 12/7/20 Denny Luce 12/7/20

2020 Holiday Gift Guide - for the craft beer lover in your life

The holiday season is here and 2020 is coming to an end. So let’s help your craft beer loving family member or friend end the year with a special gift. We break down some gift options for stuffing that stocking or placing under the tree. We have split the list into three sections for those lower priced stocking stuffers, those under the tree nicer items and the big ticket items for those who were extra good this year.

The holiday season is here and 2020 is coming to an end. So let’s help your craft beer loving family member or friend end the year with a special gift. We have split the list into three sections for those lower priced stocking stuffers, those under the tree nicer items and the big ticket items for those who were extra good this year.

Disclaimer: All these links include our Amazon Affiliate tag which allows us to collect a very tiny portion of your purchase price as a reward for directing you to them. This is just an easy way to help us out financially.

Stocking Stuffers

Brew Candy

So how about some adult candy for that stocking?

Brew Candy is inspired by popular craft beer flavors, and as such is a perfect fun gift for beer geeks, candy lovers, foodies, homebrewers, chefs, caterers, men, women, and everyone with good taste!

These Cards Will Get You Drunk

So for all those beer drinkers that are still young enough to play drinking games…this is for you and your forever frat pals.

The fun adult drinking card game that will have you and your friends LOL-ing. Compete, vote and screw your friends over with 100 dynamic cards - no two games are the same. Super easy to learn and play - perfect for your next party, pregame or nights in. Great for 2-8 players.

GrabOpener One Handed Grab Opener

John gave me one of these openers about 7 years ago and it is my favorite…and the one I have used for 90% of my bottle openings since getting it. This one is especially good if you are saving bottle caps because it does not damage them…they are in pristine condition for any of your bottle caps projects.

Craft Beer Playing Cards

Almost everyone enjoys playing some kind of card game, so why not celebrate great craft beer breweries while doing it!

The Craft Beer Deck features 53 Original Card Faces Each with a Different Craft Brewery Logo. Each of the fifty-three breweries profiled on the card faces epitomize what we love about craft beer. From all around the United States, these are genuine American entrepreneurs. Their passion is dedicated to the innovative full-flavored beers that they make. This deck of cards is dedicated to those that love their local brews, and the people behind them.

The Perfect Black and Tan Layering Tool

For all those beer drinkers that enjoy a black and tan, but struggle to get the perfect presentation…this gift is for them! It can also be used for other laying cocktails such as snake bites.

This is for sure a unique gift idea.

Novelty Socks

The classic novelty sock gift for those lounge chair drinkers who are unable to operate the Lazy Boy controls to grab that next beer. Too bad my cats can’t read.

Beer Soap

For the person who has everything…

Under the Tree

BCUPS

We love using our BCUPS for all our drinking, but especially for those outdoor activities. We talk about them all the time on the show, so you know they are a worthy product.

There are four styles to choose from and each box contains four cups.

This is a Tap the Craft Podcast recommended buy this holiday season.

Year of Good Beer Calendar

This Page-a-Day calendar is perfect for all craft beer drinkers, whether you are brand new to craft beer and want to learn more about the styles and breweries, to the well experienced craft beer drinker who wants exposure to some of the breweries and beers to put on that bucket list.

This is a Tap the Craft Podcast recommended buy this holiday season.

The Beer Bible

This is a book I still need to read. I have listened to Jeff Alworth on his podcast Beervana for many years and I enjoy hearing his take and knowledge on beer.

The Complete Beer Course: Boot Camp for Beer Geeks: From Novice to Expert in Twelve Tasting Classes

I was given this book (physical hardback version) as a gift many years ago, and even as a well experienced craft beer drinker, I was able to find a lot of good information and knowledge I did not know. A really good read for anyone new to craft beer.

How To Brew: Everything You Need to Know to Brew Great Beer Every Time

From what I have heard, this is one of the books you need to own if you are serious about learning to homebrew. The perfect gift to go along with that first homebrew kit.

Brewing Classic Styles: 80 Winning Recipes Anyone Can Brew

From what I have heard, this is another one of the books you need to own if you are serious about learning to homebrew. The perfect gift to go along with that first homebrew kit.

Rustic Vintage Wood Plaque Beer Opener

Everyone needs a bottle opener for the patio or man cave where you and your friends can open your bottled beers and have the caps fall into a bucket for disposal later, or to save for your next bottle cap art or project.

Insulated Growlers

Especially during COVID times, you need a way to transport your local craft beer home. So grab an insulated growler to keep the beer safe and fresh during your travels.

Beer Mustard

For the foodie in your life, some mustard made with craft beer.

Sierra Nevada Mustard 3-Flavor Variety: One 8 oz Jar Each of Pale Ale & Honey Spice, Porter & Spicy Brown, and Stout & Stoneground in a BlackTie Box

Stone Brewing 3-Flavor Variety: One 8 oz Jar Each of Delicious IPA Dijon, Pale Ale Ground Mustard with Chipotle Peppers and IPA Whole Grain

Unlabeled - The Blind Beer Tasting Board Game: Put Your Taste Buds to The Test and Play at Home or at The bar!

Here is a fun way to enjoy beer and play a game testing your knowledge on beer. I like the idea of taking it to the brewery and ordering up some blind lights and playing with your friends or just your partner.

Libbey Craft Brews Assorted Beer Glasses

I bought this set of glasses for a friend who was just getting started with craft beer. It is nice to have glasses made for the style of beer you are drinking.

State Beer Cap Map

I know it is getting harder to find beer in bottles, but there are still a lot of breweries out there that bottle. So let your special someone collect some caps and show off their favorites in a state shaped map.

USA Beer Cap Map

The USA version of the beer cap map.

2020 One Star Rating Beer Glass

FUNNY BEER GLASS! Get a gift that will make them laugh & put a smile on their face when they receive this Unique and Memorable 2020- 1 Star Funny Beer Glass!

Pricier Options

DrinkTanks 64oz Travel Keg with Keg Cap Co2 System

If you are like me and just don’t want to drink an entire growler in one sitting, then this is a great option to enjoy that local beer over a few days without worrying about losing the carbonation.

If you already have a DrinkTank growler, then you can order up the accessory kit to make it a keg style growler.

HomeBrewing Starter Set, Equipment and Recipe for 5 Gallon Batches

Most everything you need to brew your first batch of beer…plus a kit for an Amber style ale. You will still need a brew pot and bottles, but this kit will get you started to see if you enjoy the hobby.

Denny Luce 12/3/20 Denny Luce 12/3/20

So You Want to Start a Brewery?: The Lagunitas Story

On Ep166 I told the story behind how the Lagunitas Brown Shugga beer was born…basically a potential disaster that was turned into a great beer. I learned about this story by reading Tony Magee’s book, “So You Want to Start a Brewery?: The Lagunitas Story.” This book was published on Oct1, 2014 and according to Amazon, I purchased it on Apr 14, 2015. It is only about 225 pages and I read it completely on one of my flights to Israel.

At the time I read the book, Lagunitas Brewing was my favorite brewery. They were producing great beer that stood out among the 2500+ craft breweries at the time. I really enjoyed reading about how Tony started the brewery and all the stories behind the different beers. I think I’ll read it again just because it has been 5 years and I love good stories.

Amazon describes the book as…

So You Want to Start a Brewery? is the first-person account of Tony Magee’s gut-wrenching challenges and heart-warming successes in founding Lagunitas Brewing Company. In just 20 years, the company has grown from a seat-of-the-pants, one-man operation to be the fifth largest—and the fastest-growing—craft brewer in the United States. This equal part memoir, narrative, and business story is an illuminating yet hilarious account anchored strongly in time and place as a one-of-a-kind, made-in-America journey that culminates with the success of one of the nation’s most popular and enduring craft beer brands.

You can purchase the book on Amazon in paperback, Kindle or Audible form using our Amazon Associates link and help support the show with your purchase.

Denny Luce 11/25/20 Denny Luce 11/25/20

Starting new things...

It’s the day before Thanksgiving and I have a lot of things to be thankful for this year…even though 2020 has been the toughest year for a lot of people. Kris and I have been doing a lot new things for the show…for one we created this website (work still in progress), we started a Patreon campaign (so thankful for all the support from our community), we started a YouTube channel and have been producing videos (so much work, but fun) and most recently we started a second podcast collaboration with the guys from the Fermented Reality Biergarten in Tampa, FL (long time listeners will remember they were a sponsor of the show providing our listeners a chance to win a set of BCUPS).

It’s the start up of this new podcast that I wanted to write about today. Starting a new thing is tough…especially when it is not necessarily your own thing…and you are an engineer with tendencies of over analyzing and trying to be too perfect. I had ideas in my head of what the new show would be (given the feedback from one of the owners of the biergarten) and prepared ideas and outlines to structure the show for success.

Let’s say the first episode recording was an eye opener…the outline was out the window and chaos commenced. I was a bit shocked and concerned…but I quickly adapted to the idea that the show will be completely different than I had worked out in my head. I was able to piece together a pretty decent show and identified a few technical issues that we could resolve.

The second show wasn’t without a few technical snafu’s, but the content was solid…but again I had to do some editing magic behind the scenes to cut down the 3+ hours of content into a 2 hour show. Kris decided we would record the video and put it up as well. I am not a guy that likes to be in front of a camera. One thing most people don’t know is I have to work at speaking clearly and without a stutter. My mind is much faster than my mouth and I have to focus to slow things down and make everything come out clear. One of my coping mechanisms to get through it is to close my eyes to focus on the words when I feel like it is getting out of control. The more I drink the harder it becomes and the more I need to gain back control of my speech. With this being said, I am a bit self-conscious when I see myself doing it on video.

We will release the audio for EP3 tomorrow morning, but today Kris released a portion of the recording session video. I had already completed the audio edit and listened to the show in its entirety and felt we really made a huge improvement in the flow of content and with each other. It required very little editing and there were no audio sound issues. Amazing how quickly we went from complete chaos to a very well done content episode…without much content preparation. We had decided on 4 main topics and then just free flowed through the execution.

What I really enjoyed the most was watching the video of 3/4 of the content. This really shows the flow and interactions of hosts and had some funny parts that were even funnier seeing it unravel in front of us. If you have the opportunity, I suggest watching the video to get a behinds the scenes look at making a podcast with 5 hosts.

I am thankful for my very supportive family, for my good friend Kris who on many occasions made my day (and even week) this year more enjoyable, for our wonderful listeners and community who continuously surprise me with their support and interactions and for 2020 coming to an end and for 2021 to be a better year.

Cheers!

Denny