Episode 280 - [LIVE] Japanese Rice Lager Style

In Episode 280 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking about the origins and style characteristics of the Japanese Rice Lager. We also do our last tasting session of Cigar City Brewery El Catador Club Modern Prometheus featuring a blend of maple bourbon barrel aged imperial stout, apple jack barrel aged imperial stout and bourbon barrel aged imperial stout.  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:

Kirkland Signature Helles Lager

Crux Fermentation Project Bochi Bochi Japanese Rice Lager

Cigar City Brewing El Catador Club Modern Prometheus

Yellowhammer Brewing Miracle Worker Tripel 

Tactical Brewing Chocka Moa (Strawberry kiwi sour)

Jim Dandy Brewing Moonbean Hazy DIPA 

Jim Dandy Brewing Love & Oats Oatmeal Stout

Jim Dandy Brewing Robber’s Roost Rye 

Fremont Brewing Kush - Chronic IPA

LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:

For The Love Of Japanese Rice Lagers – Part I written by Mick Wust  and found on the Crafty Pint website

Episode 278 - [LIVE] History of Irish Red Ale

In Episode 278 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking about the history of the Irish Red Ale and style characteristics. We also do a tasting session of Cigar City Brewery El Catador Club Thee Wolfman featuring wheated bourbon barrel aged imperial stout with chocolate and cherries. Find out if this beer lives up to the previous tastings.  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 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:

Kirkland Signature Helles Style Lager

Sullivan Brewing Sullivan’s Maltings Irish Ale

Dogfish Head World Wide Stout (2019)

Van Henion Brewing Helles Lager

Mother Earth Brew Co All Purpose Pils

LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:

Beer Style Guide: Get to Know Irish Red with Em Sauter written by Em Sauter found on the Alcohol Professor website

Irish Red Beer: A Comprehensive Guide to Its Rich History and Flavor written by Ryan C at Brewers Union website

Episode 277 - [LIVE] 2025 Craft Beer Trends

In Episode 277 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking about the 2025 predicted craft beer trends. We also do a tasting session of Cigar City Brewery El Catador Club Strange Case featuring apple jack brandy barrel aged imperial stout with caramel flavor. Find out if this beer lives up to the previous tastings.  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 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:

Deschutes Brewery Black Butte Porter

Beerbazaar Black Jack Stout

Finback Brewery Crispy Morning

Beerbazaar Harmony WC IPA 

Loose Screw Beer Co Lateral Pils 

Monkless Belgian Ales Friar’s Festivus Belgian Quad 

New Pioneer Brewing Double Ben Gurion DIPA

LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:

The 11 Craft Beer Trends to Watch in 2025 found on the Hop Culture website

7 beer trends to follow in 2025 written by Rachel Arthur and found on the Beverage Daily website