Episode 319 - Pontoon After Dark: Spooky Beers, Fall Traditions & Brewery Events
Craig Snyder and Tyler Weddle from Pontoon Brewing are back for their third appearance on Tap the Craft Podcast—and this time, we're diving into the spooky, flavorful, and downright creative side of fall at the brewery!
With Halloween around the corner and Spooky Smiggles Fest on the calendar, we're exploring how breweries turn imaginative beer concepts into memorable events. Craig and Tyler share the thinking behind themed festivals, the challenges of brewing creative and unconventional flavors, and what it takes to bring an entire taproom experience together.
Then we switch gears for some fall beer education. What's the difference between a Märzen and a Festbier? What makes a great Oktoberfest lager? And how do brewers strike the right balance when experimenting with pumpkin, spices, and other seasonal flavors? It's a conversation about creativity, seasonal brewing, and the many ways a brewery can bring people together—one great beer and one memorable experience at a time. We also drink three beers along with Craig and Tyler and get a look behind the scenes on how they were made.
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BEERS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:
Pontoon Brewing Autumn Mist Oktoberfest Marzen
Pontoon Brewing Scary Lake Milk Stout
Pontoon Brewing I-P-Alien NEIPA with Citra and Galaxy
LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:
Visit Pontoon Brewing website
