Episode 290 - [LIVE] Minnesota Craft Beer with Eric Gronli

In Episode 290 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking with one of our long time listeners Eric Gronli about the Minnesota craft beer scene. We go into depth on Surly Brewing and learn how this infamous brewery and the Surly Nation helped change the strict beer laws back in 2012. Eric was also kind enough to send us some beer to taste on the show.  Now grab a beer and enjoy the show! 

If you would like to contact the show you can reach the hosts through email at tapthecraft@gmail.com, or interact with us on Facebook at facebook.com/tapthecraft and for all our links visit tapthecraft.com/linktree. We have a voicemail number...you can call 208-536-3359 (208-53ODDLY) to leave feedback or questions and have your voice heard on the show. We invite you to visit our website at tapthecraft.com for more craft beer content. If you enjoy our content and want to Toast Your Hosts, then please visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/tapthecraft  

You can follow Denny on Instagram and Untappd @lucescrew. You can follow Kris on Untappd at @K9Hops and on our Facebook page. Find more links at tapthecraft.com/linktree. Discord server at tapthecraft.com/discord 

BEERS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:

Elm Creek Brewing Bottom Dollar WC IPA

Schell’s Brewery Notorious P.I.L.S. Juicy Lager

Surly Brewing Axe Man IPA

Elm Creek Brewing Patio Season Milkshake IPA

Marker 48 Brewing The John Reeves Incident 

Arkane Aleworks Arkane in the Membrane 

New Pioneer Brewing Night 2024 Porter Imp Stout

Recluse Brew Works Ghost of History - Czech Dark Lager

Vice Beer Ribbit Robot NE IPA  

Mother Earth Brew Co FWD American Pale Ale

Jim Dandy Brewing Microburst Session IPA

Episode 289 - [LIVE] Cold Harbor Brewing with Jack Snyder

In Episode 289 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking with Jack Snyder of Cold Harbor Brewing. Learn about how the smallest family owned brewery in Central Mass grew into a thriving community supported production brewery.  Now grab a beer and enjoy the show! 

If you would like to contact the show you can reach the hosts through email at tapthecraft@gmail.com, or interact with us on Facebook at facebook.com/tapthecraft and for all our links visit tapthecraft.com/linktree. We have a voicemail number...you can call 208-536-3359 (208-53ODDLY) to leave feedback or questions and have your voice heard on the show. We invite you to visit our website at tapthecraft.com for more craft beer content. If you enjoy our content and want to Toast Your Hosts, then please visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/tapthecraft  

You can follow Denny on Instagram and Untappd @lucescrew. You can follow Kris on Untappd at @K9Hops and on our Facebook page. Find more links at tapthecraft.com/linktree. Discord server at tapthecraft.com/discord 

BEERS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:

Barriehaus Beer Co Return 2 Party Beach Kolsch

Jim Dandy Brewing 7 Year Beer - Galaxy Kush Hazy IPA

Jim Dandy Brewing 7 Year Beer - Kiwi Party Hazy IPA 

BrewDog Hazy Jane NE IPA

LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:

Cold Harbor Brewing website

Episode 288 - [LIVE] Halfway There & New Albion Brewer Tribute

In Episode 288 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking with Sean Nordquist, of the Tampa Bay Brewer’s Alliance, about the “Halfway There: A Celebration of Beer” event celebrating the halfway point to Tampa Bay Beer Week. We honor the man who opened the first microbrewery since the end of prohibition in the 1970’s, who passed away in July.  We also have two beer tasting sessions as well.  Now grab a beer and enjoy the show! 

If you would like to contact the show you can reach the hosts through email at tapthecraft@gmail.com, or interact with us on Facebook at facebook.com/tapthecraft and for all our links visit tapthecraft.com/linktree. We have a voicemail number...you can call 208-536-3359 (208-53ODDLY) to leave feedback or questions and have your voice heard on the show. We invite you to visit our website at tapthecraft.com for more craft beer content. If you enjoy our content and want to Toast Your Hosts, then please visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/tapthecraft  

You can follow Denny on Instagram and Untappd @lucescrew. You can follow Kris on Untappd at @K9Hops and on our Facebook page. Find more links at tapthecraft.com/linktree. Discord server at tapthecraft.com/discord 

BEERS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:

New Belgium Brewing Grape Fizz Ale 

Green Bench Brewing Co Sunshine City

Barriehaus Beer Co Bublina 

Barriehaus Beer Co Haus Helles 

Mother Earth Brew Co Sticky Stuff

BrewDog Black Heart

New Pioneer Brewing My Own Country 2025

LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:

Tampa Bay Brewers Alliance website

Jack McAuliffe, who started the craft beer revolution in the U.S., has died at age 80 found on the NPR website

Episode 287 - [LIVE] Specific Gravity vs Degrees Plato

In Episode 287 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking about the two fluid density measurement methods used in the brewing process. Find out the differences and history behind using specific gravity and degrees Plato. We also have two random beer tasting sessions as well.  Now grab a beer and enjoy the show! 

If you would like to contact the show you can reach the hosts through email at tapthecraft@gmail.com, or interact with us on Facebook at facebook.com/tapthecraft and for all our links visit tapthecraft.com/linktree. We have a voicemail number...you can call 208-536-3359 (208-53ODDLY) to leave feedback or questions and have your voice heard on the show. We invite you to visit our website at tapthecraft.com for more craft beer content. If you enjoy our content and want to Toast Your Hosts, then please visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/tapthecraft  

You can follow Denny on Instagram and Untappd @lucescrew. You can follow Kris on Untappd at @K9Hops and on our Facebook page. Find more links at tapthecraft.com/linktree. Discord server at tapthecraft.com/discord 

BEERS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:

King State Green Dart German-Style Pilsner

Tampa Bay Brewing Co Dark Fin Imperial Stout

Bombastic Brewing Conspiracy - Passionfruit, Orange & Guava Fruited Gose

LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:

Understanding Specific Gravity vs. Plato written by Terry Foster and found on the Brew Your Own website