Episode 257 - [LIVE] Florida Brews Travelers with Alex Snitker (Copy)

In Episode 257 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking with Alex Snitker of the Florida Brews Travelers newsletter. Learn about his craft beer journey and the insight on why he started Florida Brews Travelers.  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 @mck1345 and on our Facebook page. Find more links at tapthecraft.com/linktree. Discord server at tapthecraft.com/discord 

BEERS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:

Tampa Bay Brewing Co Space Donkey Hazy Pale Ale

Fremont Brewing Head Full of Dynomite v22 Hazy IPA

Barriehaus Beer Co Beer Co Aldergaan

Boulevard Brewing Co Rye On Rye

Fremont Brewing Cambios Barrel-Aged Cuvee Imp Stout (2024)

LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:

You can sign up for the Florida Brews Travelers newsletter at https://www.floridabrewstravelers.com/ 

Episode 243 - [LIVE] Thanksgiving Beer Gifts

In Episode 243 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we discuss Thanksgiving beer gifts and beer to pair with dessert.  We also have a couple beer tastings from Leaven Brewing and Coppertail Brewing. 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 @mck1345 and on our Facebook page. Find more links at tapthecraft.com/linktree. Discord server at tapthecraft.com/discord 

BEERS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:

Payette Brewing Co Sofa King Sunny Hazy Pale Ale

Leaven Brewing Time Well Spent Helles Bock

Coppertail Brewing Night Swim Porter

Dirty Oar Beer Co Mojito Libre Imperial Sour

Fremont Brewing Rusty Nail 2023

Marker 48 Brewing & Woodwright Brewing Must Be Nice

Episode 235 - [LIVE] The Collapse of Anchor Brewing

In Episode 235 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are discussing the situation leading to Anchor Brewing closing. We also have an article provided by a listener discussing the decline of attendance and potential death of beer festivals.  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 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 Linktr.ee/tapthecraft. Discord server at tapthecraft.com/discord 

BEERS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:

Fremont Brewing Coconut Cacao Barrel aged Dark Star (2022)

Fort George Brewery 3-Way IPA (2023)

Angry Chair Brewing Futile Confession (2020)

Leaven Brewing The Vanilla Goat 

Barriehaus Beer Co Here’s your F***ing Hefe! 

Cantillon Kriek 100% Lambic 

Cantillon Rose’ de Gambrinus Framboise Lambic 

Drekker Brewing Co There Will Be PRRRT - Jules Deluxe Pastry Sour

Drekker Brewing Co CHONK ‘Merica Cake Pastry Sour 

Jim Dandy Brewing 5 Year Beer NE IPA

LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:

DESPERATE TIMES: ANCHOR BREWING EXITS NATIONAL DISTRIBUTION, ENDS CHRISTMAS ALE found on the American Craft beer website

Anchor Employees Launch Bid to Rescue Iconic Brewery from Liquidation written by Dave Infante found on VinePair website

Our friends at It’s All Beer Podcast just released an episode with some good history and detail about Anchor Brewing. Link to the episode Farewell to Anchor

Episode 230 - [LIVE] Our Favorite “L” Breweries

In Episode 230 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking about our favorite breweries beginning with the letter “L”. We also do a tasting segment with a Belgian-style Golden Strong Ale from Wisconsin brewery Giant Jones provided by one of our listeners from the state.  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 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 Linktr.ee/tapthecraft. Discord server at: https://discord.gg/CHuunX5TtH 

BEERS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:

Veterans United Craft Brewery Scout Dog 44 Amber

Mother Earth Brewing Heavy Cloud Hazy IPA

Giant Jones Brewing Belgian-style Golden Strong Ale

Fremont Brewing Cucumber Gose

AleSMith Brewing .394 Pale Ale

Episode 220 - [LIVE] 2022 Year In Beer

In Episode 220 we go live again on Facebook and on Twitter, and in this episode we are discussing our 2022 Untappd Year in Beer stats and our favorite beers of 2022. We also do some tasting notes with listeners provided beers from Minnesota and Wisconsin. 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

BEERS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:

New Glarus Brewing Spotted Cow

Modist Brewing Dreamyard

Surly Brewing Yummi Bear

Barriehaus Beer Co Overestimater

Earnest Brew Works Anniversary IPA 2022

Fremont Brewing 13th Anniversary - Barrel Aged Golden Barleywine Ale (2022)

Mother Earth Brewing Static Profile 

Fremont Brewing Head Full of Dynomite v42 

Deschutes Brewery Black Butte XXXIV

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! 

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.

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

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! 

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.

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

Episode 210 - [LIVE] Our Favorite “G” Breweries

In Episode 210 we go live again on Facebook and on Twitter, and in this episode we discuss our favorite breweries that start with the letter “G”...well at least Denny does. It is another solo show because Kris succumbed to the technology gremlins and is without Internet for most the week. In Ep 211 we will be doing a tasting notes segment with the Duvel 666 Strong blonde Ale…so pick one up and taste along with us. 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.

BEERS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:

Payette Brewing Co North Fork Lager

Fremont Brewing and Bale Breaker Brewing Collab Cultivision Cold IPA

Shades Brewing Kveik Pina Colada Fruited Sour

Monkless Belgian Ales The FNG Belgian Dubbel

Episode 202 - [LIVE] Our Favorite “F” Breweries

In Episode 202 we go live again on Facebook and on Twitter, and in this episode we discuss our favorite breweries that start with the letter “F”. So 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.

BEERS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:

Crux Fermentation Project Ribbon of Darkness

Payette Brewing Co Sofa King Dreamy IPA

Shapiro Beer Barrel Aged Jack’s Winter Ale

Clairvoyant Brewing Baltic Porter

Clairvoyant Brewing Belgian Tripel

Clairvoyant Brewing Red Rye Ale

Episode 196 - [LIVE] All About Foeders

In Episode 196 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we go into details about foeders…those big wooden containers that assist in making those great mixed fermentation beers.  We also have listener feedback plus a lot of fun beer conversation.  So 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.

BEERS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:

Mikkeller Brewing Night King Double IPA 

Fremont Brewing Baxter Cold IPA

Great Notion Brewing Double Peaches and Cream Shake Fruited Sour 

Great Notion Brewing Double Fudge Coconut Brownie Imp Pastry Stout 

Zoiglhaus Brewing Zoigl-Pils 

Sierra Nevada Brewing Narwhal Imperial Stout

Crooked Thumb Brewery Monkey Business

Magnanimous Brewing Before the Rain

Adroit Theory Black Science VII (Ghost 1124)

LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:

Monster Beverage acquires CANarchy for $300 million

What Is a Foeder? And How to Even Say This Word

Episode 172 - [LIVE] Pilsner Style Breakdown

In Episode 172 we go live again on Facebook, and we talk about the pilsner styles. We learn about some history of the Czech and German styles, as well as the not so well known American Imperial Pilsner. Find out about the different pilsner flavor profiles and malt and hop characteristics.  We have some great random beer conversations as well. So grab a beer and enjoy the show! 

Visit our sponsor Brewer Shirts, they screen print shirts by hand in their home studio, using eco-friendly inks, materials and processes. Visit their online store at brewershirts.com and use coupon code TAPTHECRAFT2020 to receive 15% off full priced items.

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  

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:

• Mountains Walking Brewery Sweets Peach cobbler style Sour Ale

• Jim Dandy Babushka Russian Imperial Stout

• Big Sky Brewing Slow Elk Oatmeal Stout

• North Coast Brewing Rye Whiskey Barrel Aged Old Rasputin (2018)

• Cigar City Apple Brandy Barrel Aged Hunahpu

• Goose Island Beer Co Bourbon County Carmella Wheatwine

• Arkane Aleworks Moana Mustard, Dole whip inspired Sour

• Jim Dandy Brewing Mukluk CDA

• Fremont Brewing Cinnamon Coconut B-Bomb (2021)

• Boise Brewing TropKickAle Red Ale

• Lumberbeard Brewing Belgian Dark Strong Ale

• Almanac Beer Co My Old Friend Dark Lager

• Melvin Brewing Velvet Rut Smoked Beer

LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:

Wikipedia - Pilsner

Pilsner Beer Guide

Craftbeer.com Discover Beer Styles

Total Wine GUIDE TO BEER