TTC Podcast Episodes

Denny Luce 12/12/24 Denny Luce 12/12/24

Episode 271 - [LIVE] Christmas Beer History

In Episode 271 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking about the history of Christmas beer in the United States. We also do a special tasting session with the Cigar City El Catador Club “Return of the Snack” bourbon barrel aged imperial stout with cacao nibs and peanuts . 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

Visit our sponsor tintackers.com who have the biggest selection of embossed aluminum beer signs with the best prices. Use TAPTHECRAFT at checkout and you will save 10% on your entire order.

You can follow Denny on Twitter, Instagram and Untappd @lucescrew. You can follow Kris on Twitter @kris_mckenzie82 or 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:

Fremont Brewing Dark Star

Reuben’s Brews Strata Crush Hazy IPA

Cigar City Brewing El Catador Club “Return of the Snack”

Equilibrium Brewery Life After Death Star - Batch 5

Jim Dandy Brewing Oktoberfest 2024

Mother Earth Brew Co Project X: Spirit Animal Hazy IPA

Payette Brewing Co Sehr Kuhl Cold IPA

LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:

The Cult of Christmas Beers written by Grace Lee-Weitz and found on the Hop Culture website

Denny Luce 11/28/24 Denny Luce 11/28/24

Episode 270 - [LIVE] Our Favorite U & V Breweries

In Episode 270 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking about our favorite breweries beginning with the letters U & V. We also do a special tasting session with the Cigar City El Catador Club “with Brooding Wings” Baltic Porter aged in Pinot Noir barrels then aged in brandy barrels. We unbox two mini-tackers of the month as well. Now grab a beer and enjoy the show!

Visit our sponsor tintackers.com who have the biggest selection of embossed aluminum beer signs with the best prices. Use TAPTHECRAFT at checkout and you will save 10% on your entire order.

BEERS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:

Angry Chair Brewing Space Grass IPA

Bert’s Brewing Vaquero Mexican-Style Lager

Cigar City Brewing El Catador Club “with Brooding Wings” Baltic Porter

Tampa Bay Brewing Co Put a Bing on it

Sockeye Brewing Everlasting Witbier

Sockeye Brewing Wet Strata Single Hop Pale Ale

Crux Fermentation Project Snow Cave Winter Warmer

Denny Luce 4/4/24 Denny Luce 4/4/24

Episode 253 - [LIVE] Artificial Intelligence and Brewing

In Episode 253 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are discussing how artificial intelligence (AI) can play a part in beer brewing and consumer engagement. We also discuss the pros and cons of AI technology in the brewing process. We announce the winner of our special giveaway of the January, February and March Mini-tacker of the month subscription boxes for somebody who left us a voicemail for the podcast. Now grab a beer and enjoy the show!

Visit our sponsor tintackers.com who have the biggest selection of embossed aluminum beer signs with the best prices. Use TAPTHECRAFT at checkout and you will save 10% on your entire order.

You can follow Denny on Twitter, Instagram and Untappd @lucescrew. You can follow Kris on Twitter @kris_mckenzie82 or Untappd at @mck1345 and on our Facebook page. Find more links at tapthecraft.com/linktree. Discord server at tapthecraft.com/discord

BEERS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:

Cigar City Brewing Chin Music

pFriem Family Brewers Lager

pFriem Family Brewers Pilsner

pFriem Family Brewers West Coast Hazy IPA

LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:

Can A.I. Make Beer Taste Better? Scientists Test a Model That Recommends New Flavors written by Sarah Kuta and found on the Smithsonian Magazine website

Can Artificial Intelligence Outbrew Human Brewers? Found on the toolify.ai website

Can artificial intelligence craft a better beer? Written by Christina Campodonico and found on the San Francisco Standard website

Deep Liquid Website - find out more about this AI project

Great deep dive discussion on The Brewing Network The Session | AI Beer & The Future! Podcast from back in August 2023

Denny Luce 12/28/23 Denny Luce 12/28/23

Episode 246 - [LIVE] 2023 Year in Beer

In Episode 246 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we revealed our Untappd Year in Beer stats for 2023. We also unbox our December Mini-Tintacker of the Month. We are also very lucky to have more blind beer tastings provided by one of our favorite listeners, Jeff Seiler. This episode we tackle the IPA in a blind style showdown…find out which beer wins over our hearts. Now grab a beer and enjoy the show!

Visit our sponsor tintackers.com who have the biggest selection of embossed aluminum beer signs with the best prices. Use TAPTHECRAFT at checkout and you will save 10% on your entire order.

You can follow Denny on Twitter, Instagram and Untappd @lucescrew. You can follow Kris on Twitter @kris_mckenzie82 or Untappd at @mck1345 and on our Facebook page. Find more links at tapthecraft.com/linktree. Discord server at tapthecraft.com/discord

BEERS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:

pFriem Family Brewers Canadian Lager

Sockeye Brewing Lonesome Larry Lager American Golden Lager

Deschutes Brewery Fresh Squeezed IPA

Cigar City Brewing Jai Alai

Jim Dandy Brewing Berm Turn

Leaven Brewing The Vanilla Goat Oatmeal Stout

Lumberbeard Brewing Boysenberry Apricot Zuff Fruited Sour

Jester King Brewery German-Style Pilsner

Bombastic Brewing Bukwus Bourbon-Barrel Aged Stout

Denny Luce 11/2/23 Denny Luce 11/2/23

Episode 242 - [LIVE] Leaven Brewing Beer Tastings

In Episode 242 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are doing several beer tastings from Leaven Brewing out of Riverview, FL. Now grab a beer and enjoy the show!

In Episode 242 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are doing several beer tastings from Leaven Brewing out of Riverview, FL. We also chat about our most recent visit to Jim Dandy Brewing. Now grab a beer and enjoy the show!

Visit our sponsor tintackers.com who have the biggest selection of embossed aluminum beer signs with the best prices. Use TAPTHECRAFT at checkout and you will save 10% on your entire order.

BEERS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:

Leaven Brewing Leavenfest

Leaven Brewing The Red

Leaven Brewing Pavilion Bier

Common Dialect Beerworks Refractive Error

Cigar City Brewing Talos

Common Dialect Beerworks Funcle of Dunkles

Jim Dandy Brewing Oktoberfest 2023

Jim Dandy Brewing Fresh Hop 2023 Citra Pale Ale

Jim Dandy Brewing Hammer Handle Belgian Porter

Jim Dandy Brewing Junebear Strawberry Rhubarb Fruited Sour

Denny Luce 10/19/23 Denny Luce 10/19/23

Episode 241 - [LIVE] GABF 2023 Breakdown

In Episode 241 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking about the 2023 GABF statistics and winner breakdown. We also unbox our October mini-tacker of the month from tintackers.com. Now grab a beer and enjoy the show!

Visit our sponsor tintackers.com who have the biggest selection of embossed aluminum beer signs with the best prices. Use TAPTHECRAFT at checkout and you will save 10% on your entire order.

BEERS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:

Big Sky Brewing Moose Drool

Crux Fermentation Project New Favorite Fresh Hop #586 Hazy IPA

Cigar City Brewing Hecate

Leaven Brewing LeavenFest

Bearded Iris Brewing Attention Please! NE DIPA

Clairvoyant Brewing Hoptical Delusion NE DIPA

Clairvoyant Brewing Novus Spiritus Brown Ale

Denny Luce 8/24/23 Denny Luce 8/24/23

Episode 237 - [LIVE] Planning the Oktoberfest Trip

In Episode 237 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are discussing Oktoberfest…the origin and how you can prepare for attending the festival in Munich, Germany. Now grab a beer and enjoy the show!

Visit our sponsor tintackers.com who have the biggest selection of embossed aluminum beer signs with the best prices. Use TAPTHECRAFT at checkout and you will save 10% on your entire order.

BEERS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:

Cigar City Brewing Desponia

Sierra Nevada Brewing Oktoberfest 2023

Wood Kettle Brewing Brother Bear Brown Ale

Jim Dandy Brewing Renegade - Rice DIPA

LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:

WHAT EXACTLY IS OKTOBERFEST? Written by Alex Ryan Thompson found on the Clemson University Home and Garden Information Center

When is Oktoberfest 2023? Found on the official Oktoberfest website

Oktoberfest 2023 in Munich: What You Need To Know found on the OKTOBERFESTTOURS.TRAVEL website

Denny Luce 1/12/23 Denny Luce 1/12/23

Episode 221 - [LIVE] How Pale Lager Became America’s Beer

In Episode 221 we go live again on Facebook and on Twitter, and in this episode we are discussing how pale lager style became the go to beer for Americans. We also do some tasting notes with listeners provided beers from Minnesota and Illinois. And another one of our listeners provided beers for a new blind tasting segment. 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 follow us on twitter @tapthecraft, interact with us on Facebook at facebook.com/tapthecraft. 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

Visit our sponsor FrostBuddy at frostbuddy.com and pick up a Universal Buddy 2.0 and use our promo code TAPTHECRAFT to let them know you heard about them here.

You can follow Denny on Twitter, Instagram and Untappd @lucescrew. You can follow Kris on Twitter @kris_mckenzie82 or Untappd at @mck1345 and on our Facebook page. Find more links at Linktr.ee/tapthecraft. Discord server at: https://discord.gg/CHuunX5TtH

BEERS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:

Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier

Surly Brewing Furious

Phase Three Brewing TDH Triple Pixel Density IPA Citra

Cigar City Brewing Mayall’s Object

Pelican Brewing Mother of All Storms BA English Barleywine (2020)

Fort George Brewery Dismal Nitch

LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:

How 19th-Century German Immigrants Revolutionized America's Beer Industry found on History.com website

The History of Lager in America found on the Vinepair website

Denny Luce 12/15/22 Denny Luce 12/15/22

Episode 219 - [LIVE] Pastry Stouts In and Outs

In Episode 219 we go live again on Facebook and on Twitter, and in this episode we are discussing pastry stouts. Find out what defines these confectioners' beer delights and what makes the good ones great. Now grab a beer and enjoy the show!

Visit our sponsor FrostBuddy at frostbuddy.com and pick up a Universal Buddy 2.0 and use our promo code TAPTHECRAFT to let them know you heard about them here.

You can follow Denny on Twitter, Instagram and Untappd @lucescrew. You can follow Kris on Twitter @kris_mckenzie82 or Untappd at @mck1345 and on our Facebook page.

BEERS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:

Cigar City Brewing Large Magellanic Cloud

Fremont Brewing Winter Ale

Tampa Bay Brewing Co Hop Silo 20

Mivshelet Hehalutz Hadash Meadberry Mead

Bombastic Brewing 5th Anniversary Barrel Aged Imperial Stout Blend

pFriem Family Brewers Dank IPA

LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:

What Are Pastry Stouts? Found on the Brewer World website

Pastry Stout: Everything You Need To Know About This Dessert Beer found on Draft Mag website

Denny Luce 11/17/22 Denny Luce 11/17/22

Episode 217 - [LIVE] Cicerone Certification

In Episode 217 we go live again on Facebook and on Twitter, and in this episode we are discussing the Cicerone certification program. Now grab a beer and enjoy the show!

Visit our sponsor FrostBuddy at frostbuddy.com and pick up a Universal Buddy 2.0 and use our promo code TAPTHECRAFT to let them know you heard about them here.

You can follow Denny on Twitter, Instagram and Untappd @lucescrew. You can follow Kris on Twitter @kris_mckenzie82 or Untappd at @mck1345 and on our Facebook page.

BEERS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:

Cigar City Brewing Centaurus A - Double Wine Barrel aged Wheatwine

Rogue Ales 2022 Santa’s Private Reserve

Fremont Brewing The Rusty Nail (2022)

Western Collective FYPM

Ravenous Pig Brewing Working Man Baltic Porter

Barriehaus Beer Co 2022 Oktoberfest Marzen

Barriehaus Beer Co 2022 Oktoberfest Gold

Allagash Brewing Haunted House Dark Ale

LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:

Cicerone Certification Program website

Recommended reading: What is a Cicerone®? Found on the Hop Culture website

Denny Luce 11/3/22 Denny Luce 11/3/22

Episode 216 - [LIVE] Halloween Themed Beers

In Episode 216 we go live again on Facebook and on Twitter, and in this episode we are discussing some Halloween themed beers…some spooky, some pumpkin and some candy oriented. We also have a tasting notes segment with the Cigar City Hunahpu’s Imperial Stout. Now grab a beer and enjoy the show!

Visit our sponsor FrostBuddy at frostbuddy.com and pick up a Universal Buddy 2.0 and use our promo code TAPTHECRAFT to let them know you heard about them here.

You can follow Denny on Twitter, Instagram and Untappd @lucescrew. You can follow Kris on Twitter @kris_mckenzie82 or Untappd at @mck1345 and on our Facebook page.

BEERS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:

Corporate Ladder Brewing Redrum

Samuel Adams Winter Lager 2022

Cigar City Brewing 2022 Hunahpu’s Imperial Stout

LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:

13 Spooky Beers for Halloween written by Mathrew Powers and found on Chilled Magazine website

20+ Halloween-Themed Beers by Canadian Craft Breweries found on Just Beer App website

GET SPOOKY WITH THE TOP 5 HALLOWEEN-THEMED BEERS written by Jane Kenney and found on the Drink Me website

Hop Culture’s 7 Best Candy-Inspired Beers for Halloween written by Grace Weitz found on the Hop Culture website

Denny Luce 5/19/22 Denny Luce 5/19/22

Episode 204 - [LIVE] Intro to Belgian Beer Styles

In Episode 204 we go live again on Facebook and on Twitter, and in this episode we briefly discuss all the various Belgian beer styles in preparation for a deeper dive into some of the styles we haven’t discussed previously. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!

Visit our sponsor FrostBuddy at frostbuddy.com and pick up a Universal Buddy 2.0 and use our promo code TAPTHECRAFT to let them know you heard about them here.

You can follow Denny on Twitter, Instagram and Untappd @lucescrew. You can follow Kris on Twitter @kris_mckenzie82 or Untappd at @mck1345 and on our Facebook page.

BEERS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:

Hoppin Frog Brewery Peanut Butter Hazelnut Caramel Chocolate Cake Stout

Mad Swede Brewing Mundo Loco Mexican Lager

Cigar City Brewing Ravens, Crows and Magpies

Cigar City Brewing No Hitter in Progress

Ecliptic Brewing Capella Porter

Trickster’s Brewing Bear Trap Brown

LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:

Quick and Dirty Guide to Belgian Beer Styles Beer Sessions

A Beginner's Guide to Belgian Beer Styles

Beer in Belgium

Denny Luce 2/24/22 Denny Luce 2/24/22

Episode 198 - [LIVE] 2022 Experimental Hops

In Episode 198 we go live again on Facebook and now on Twitter, and in this episode we discuss four new experimental hops to look out for in 2022. We also have some listener feedback and voicemails as well as our usual great beer conversation. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!

Visit our sponsor FrostBuddy at frostbuddy.com and pick up a Universal Buddy 2.0 and use our promo code TAPTHECRAFT to let them know you heard about them here.

Visit the Dulcie Amazon store (https://www.amazon.com/dulcie) and use our promo code 15Tapcraft to save 15% off your order of Dulcie Organic Unrefined Whole Cane Sugar and to let them know you heard about them here.

You can follow Denny on Twitter, Instagram and Untappd @lucescrew. You can follow Kris on Twitter @kris_mckenzie82 or Untappd at @mck1345 and on our Facebook page.

BEERS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:

Southern Grist Brewing Chop It Up

Jim Dandy Brewing Yellow Belly DH Wheat Beer

Magnanimous Brewing Head of the Table

Cigar City Brewing Three on a Match

Jackie O’s Brewery Granola BBL Black Maple 2020

Jim Dandy Brewing Snowbound American Pale Ale

Jim Dandy Brewing SPARK! Fruited Berliner Weisse with strawberries and prickly pear

Crux Fermentation Project Noisy Boy IPA

Roadhouse Brewing The Walrus NE IPA

LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:

Modern Times Beer to close its tasting room in SE Portland amid financial struggles

4 Exciting Hops to Watch in 2022

Chad's birthday fundraiser for Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation