TTC Podcast Episodes
Episode 130 - Ireland Craft Beer Experience
Denny just returned from Ireland, so Episode 130 is devoted to exploring the Ireland craft beer experience around the country...and the craft beer scene is pretty awesome. We also announce the winner of the 3rd set of BCUPs given away. Plus a lot of random beer conversation. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!
Episode 129 - Craft Beer Growth and Struggles
In Episode 129 we discuss some craft beer news articles surrounding some production growth and struggles as the craft beer market expands. We discuss an article about how the craft beer community supports their own in times of need. Plus a lot of random beer conversation. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!
Episode 128 - How Now Brown Ale
In Episode 128 Denny’s daughter joins the show to talk about her craft beer journey and help us dive into her favorite beer style...the American Brown Ale. We review BJCP style guidelines for the American Brown Ale and highlight why we love this style. We also discuss an article concerning some new regulations in New Jersey affecting the craft beer industry in that state. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!
Episode 127 - Beat the Heat
Summer has arrived, and in Episode 127 we discuss some beer styles to help you stay hydrated and quench that thirst from all those fun activities in the sun. There’s also lots of random beer conversation too, helping to extend the show to 2 hours for all those enjoying a longer show. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!
Episode 126 - To Beer and Beyond
There is a buzz around the craft beer world with the news of Boston Beer and Dogfish Head merging. In Episode 126 we discuss the news release and provide some insight on what this might signal for the craft beer industry and these two companies. We also dive into a brief history of both these breweries. Lots of beer conversation too that helps extend the show to 2 hours for all those enjoying a longer show. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!
Episode 125 - All About the Brut IPA
In Episode 125 we discuss the Brut IPA...the latest IPA style that emerged just over a year ago. Find out about the history and the newly printed style guidelines from the American Homebrewers Association via Zymurgy Magazine. Will this new style be a limited fad, or will it evolve into the hype level of the hazy New England style? So grab a beer and enjoy the show!
Episode 124 - Tart with a Side of Effervescence
It’s starting to warm up so why not refresh yourself with some Berliner Weisse style beers? In Episode 124 we discuss the BJCP style guidelines for this wonderful tart or slightly sour German wheat beer. We also discuss a couple news articles and maybe one of us invests in a growing brewery live on air. Kris and Denny have some great conversation for nearly a two hour episode. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!
Episode 123 - Times Are A Changin’
In Episode 123 we discuss a couple articles that show that things in the craft beer world are changing...good for some, and not so good for others. Kris and Denny have some great conversation for nearly a two hour show. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!
Episode 122 - Never Give Up
John joins us in Episode 122 and despite facing technical difficulties we press on to chat about beer and discuss a few craft beer articles provided by our listeners. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!
Episode 121 - Fabulous Flagship Beer
In Episode 121 we expound on the topic of flagship beers and their importance in the craft beer world. We didn’t give The Gnarly Gnomes voicemail question enough love in the last episode, so we make up for it now. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!
Episode 120 - Winter IPA Wonderland
Winter is in full season so in Episode 120 we discuss some winter IPAs you might want to try. Find out what makes an IPA a winter style IPA. We also announce the winner of our 2nd BCup contest, So grab a beer and enjoy the show!
Episode 119 - Craft Beer for Lovers or Not
It’s Valentine’s Day so Episode 119 is focused on craft beers you might want to drink on this day, whether you’re a star-crossed lover or bitter to love. We reveal must try chocolate stouts, IPAs and styles in between so you are guaranteed to find something worth trying. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!
Episode 118 - Welcome to the Dark Side
It’s Episode 118 and Denny takes on the topic of the Schwarzbier with the BJCP style guidelines and some great examples for you to try. He’s going solo this episode so it’s a little shorter than usual, but he still has some great beer conversation. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!
Episode 117 - Craft Beer Shutdown
In Episode 117 we find out what the deal is with the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau and whether or not the government shutdown is really wrecking the craft beer industry. John joins us and provides an update on Trek Brewing and some insight on his experiences with the Tax and Trade Bureau. Plus we check out our 2018 Year In Beer check-in summary from Untappd. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!
Episode 116 - Welcome 2019!
It’s a new year and Episode 116 is the first show of the year and Kris brought his friend Tina to help us celebrate. She brings some great energy to the show and gives us a peek into her craft beer journey. We also give our craft beer predictions for 2019 and even a couple craft beer resolutions for 2019. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!
Episode 115 - Our Best Beers of 2018
It’s our last show of 2018, so in Episode 115 Kris and Denny reveal their top 5 beers of the year in the hoppy, dark and other style categories. These are beers you must try if you can get them in your area. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!
Episode 114 - 2018 Holiday Gift Guide
It’s Episode 114 and we are here to help you find the perfect gift for your craft beer lover. We have a full house with Denny, John and Kris with lots of craft beer talk. Get the latest update for Trek Brewing and find out who won the Trek Brewing name that beer contest. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!
Episode 113 - Beer Infused Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving! It’s Episode 113 and we have brought you a show full of great ideas to help you enjoy beer during your Thanksgiving holiday weekend. We have beer infused recipes, beer and food pairings and Thanksgiving food inspired beers to talk about and share with you. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!
Episode 112 - Ladies Night
In Episode 112 we invite our wives to join us on the show to talk about their craft beer journeys. Get a little insight on how the ladies of Tap the Craft got started with craft beer and how their tastes evolved (and even shifted 180 degrees) over the years. Check out our recommendation for a Netflix documentary using science to prove and debunk common alcohol myths. We also announce the winner of the B Cups contest. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!
Episode 111 - Barley Futures, Candy & Beer Pairings
Join Kris and Denny for Episode 111 where we review a couple articles provided by our listeners. Is beer in jeopardy in the future due to climate change? Will Lagunitas Brewing survive the economic turmoil of late? Do you want to learn about pairing halloween candy with craft beer? Well we have just what you need...answers to all these questions. Don’t forget to leave a voicemail to be entered into our latest contest to win a set of four B Cups. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!