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

Episode 265 - [LIVE] Hot Plate Brewing with Sarah Real

In Episode 265 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking with Sarah Real of Hot Plate Brewing in Pittsfield, MA. We learn about Sarah’s craft beer journey, eventually leading her into brewing and opening Hot Plate Brewing. We discuss how they promote inclusivity at the brewery and work toward sustainability in sourcing ingredients. We also unbox our September Tintacker.com mini-tacker of the month subscription box.  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:

Fort George Brewery Interstate Combine Party Pale Lager

Maine Beer Co Lunch IPA

Kane Brewing Co A night to end all dawns (Cacao) (2016)

Mother Earth Brew Co 4Seasons (Summer 2024)

Mother Earth Brew Co 4Seasons  (Spring 2024)

Jim Dandy Brewing Hard Tail NEIPA 

Bert’s Brewing Das Boot Festbier

Bert’s Brewing Oktoberfest Marzen

Suitcase Beer Co Shoobi Dubi Smoothie Sour

LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:

Hot Plate Brewing

Episode 263 - [LIVE] Declining Craft Beer Sales

In Episode 263 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking about the declining craft beers sales occurring since the pandemic. We also unbox our August Mini-Tacker of the Month box.   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:

Deschutes Brewery Black Butte Porter

Gem State Brewing Rye’d or Die IPA

Alliteration Ales Borealis Baltic Porter

Suitcase Beer Co Beer 100 Imp Porter

Jim Dandy Brewing Hardtail Hazy IPA

Farmers Brewing Sun Up ‘til Sun Down IPA

LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:

Craft beer industry sees worst ever slump in 2023 production written by John Frank and found on the Axios Denver website

A Big-Name Brewer Just Quit Craft Beer for Good written by Jack Seemer and found on the GearPatrol website

Episode 262 - [LIVE] Our Favorite “T” Breweries

In Episode 262 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking about our favorite breweries beginning with the letter “T”. Send us a voicemail if you have been to GABF and can provide some advice and insight on how to get the best out of the visit.  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:

Mason Ale Works Weapon X Hazy IPA

Jim Dandy Brewing 6 Year Beer Hazy IPA

Mason Ale Works Maximum Effort

New Pioneer Brewing Time Machine Export Porter

Castle Danger Brewery Hefeweizen

Utepils Brewing Ewald the Golden Hefeweizen

Perennial Artisan Ales Vermilion (2024) English Barleywine

Episode 261 - [LIVE] The Effects of Water in Beer

In Episode 261 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking about how water affects your beer. Find out how it can change the characteristics of the beer. We also unbox our July Tintackers.com Mini-Tacker of the Month subscription box.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:

Barriehaus Beer Co Bublina

Jim Dandy Brewing Stampede Hazy DIPA

Portage Brewing Coffee Cake Blonde Ale

Vault City Brewing Strawberry Sundae Fruited Sour

Forgotten Star Brewing Tripels is Best

LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:

Why This Overlooked Ingredient Has a Huge Effect on Beer written by John Holl and found on the Foodandwine.com website

Water: The Main Ingredient in Beer found on the Culliganwater.com website

Episode 255 - [LIVE] Idaho State Alcohol Laws

In Episode 255 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking about the Idaho State alcohol laws and discover some interesting facts. We also unbox our April mini-tacker of the month subscription box. 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:

Occidental Brewing Co Schwarzbier

pFriem Family Brewers Czech Dark Lager

Tampa Bay Brewing Co Repelling at Midnight

Tactical Brewing Man of Straw Czech Dark Lager

Fremont Brewing Non-Alcoholic IPA 

Deschutes Brewery Fresh Squeezed Non-Alcoholic IPA

Atmos Brewing Kora NA DOuble Hop IPA 

Drekker Brewing Co Slang Du Jour - Cherry Lemon Scone 

Lumberbeard Brewing Gin Barrel Aged: Batch One IPA (2023)

Jim Dandy Brewing Cloverleaf Export Stout 

Gem State Brewing Black Hole Sun American Stout

Sawtooth Brewery 12th Anniversary Saison 

Reuben’s Brews Neon Bot American Light Lager

Monkless Belgian Ales Curtain Closer Belgian Quad

LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:

Idaho State Police – Alcohol Beverage Control Frequently Asked Questions

On Second Thought with Mike and Matt podcast

Episode 250 - [LIVE] Our Favorite “R” Breweries

In Episode 250 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we discuss our favorite breweries beginning with the letter “R.” We also do our final listener provided blind style showdown with the porter. And we unbox our February Tintacker.com Mini-tacker of the month box.  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:

3 Sons Brewing Tropical Acres

pFriem Family Brewers Dark Czech Style Lager

Reuben’s Brews Barnacles  

Jim Dandy Brewing Snow Clouds Blueberry Apricot Sour 

Jim Dandy Brewing Munro Bagger Scottish Ale

Episode 249 - [LIVE] Dark Shadow Brewing

In Episode 249 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we interview Keith and Rachel Trisilla of Dark Shadow Brewing out in Nashville, TN. We also sample a few of their beers. Find out how you can support the brewery startup and be a part of the Dark Shadow community.  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:

Jim Dandy Brewing Brother Otis Oatmeal Pale Ale

Dark Shadow Brewing Watermelon Kolsch

Dark Shadow Brewing Dark Divination Dark Lager 

Episode 247 - [LIVE] Our Favorite “P” Breweries

In Episode 247 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we discuss our favorite breweries beginning with the letter “P.”  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 pale ales in a blind style showdown…find out which beer wins over our hearts. 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:

Marker 48 Brewing Blue Licious LIghtning 

Crux Fermentation Project Crux Pilz

pFriem Family Brewers Canadian Lager

Jim Dandy Brewing Cuddle Fuzz NE IPA 

Black Raven Brewing Perplexor Hazy Pale Ale

Voodoo Brewing Big Black Voodoo Daddy RIS

Bombastic Brewing Santa Caws Imp Stout

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! 

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:

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

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. We also chat about our most recent visit to Jim Dandy 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:

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

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! 

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:

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

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 231 - [LIVE] Drinking Legal Around the World

In Episode 231 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are learning about the minimum legal drinking age from around the world and why the USA chose 21 years. We also do two blind IPA tasting segments provided by one of our great listeners.  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 

Deschutes Brewery Cosmic Creatures IPA

Pizza Port Brewing Swami’s IPA

Jim Dandy Brewing Melon Patch Fruited Berliner Weisse

LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:

The Legal Drinking Age in Each Country written by JULIA LARSON and found on the Vinepair.com website

Age 21 Minimum Legal Drinking Age found on the CDC website

Should the Drinking Age Be Lowered from 21 to a Younger Age? Found on the ProCon.org website

Episode 229 - [LIVE] Health Conscious Drinking

In Episode 229 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking about how to enjoy your beer while maintaining a healthier lifestyle. We also do a tasting segment with a dark Weizenbock 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:

Ivanhoe Brewing Tupac Shaporter

Sierra Nevada Brewing Summerfest

Giant Jones Brewing Dark Weizenbock

Jim Dandy Brewing Elmer Coffee Brown Ale

Mother Earth Brewing Project X: Head Case Hazy IPA 

Mortalis Brewing Amarok Pastry Sour 

If I Brewed the World Beery Crunch

Barriehaus Beer Co Lousy Lager

LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:

What is the healthiest beer? Consider these factors before you crack open a cold one. Written by Clare Mulroy and found on USA Today website

Episode 224 - [LIVE] Our Favorite “J” Breweries

In Episode 224 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking about our favorite breweries beginning with the letter “J.” We also do our third blind beer tasting provided by one of our listeners…find out if we can guess the style and beer correctly. We also do beer tasting segments with a Minnesota and a Wisconsin beer.  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:

Brewery Ommegang Three Philosophers Belgian Quad

Lupulin Brewing Co Resin Rapture Imp Red IPA

Great Dane Pub & Brewing Oktoberfest

DESTIHL Brewery Dosvidanya Bourbon Barrel (2022) RIS 

DESTIHL Brewery Dosvidanya Rye Barrel (2022) RIS

Jim Dandy Brewing SnowBird Wheat Pale Ale

Episode 214 - [LIVE] Why is my Beer so Expensive?

In Episode 214 we go live again on Facebook and on Twitter, and in this episode we discuss some of the factors causing the rise in beer costs. The discussion focuses on the shortage of carbon dioxide and the effect it is having on beer production.  We also do tasting notes on the Chimay Grande Reserve Belgian Dark Strong Ale (Blue Label). 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:

Jim Dandy Brewing Mukluk Cascadian Dark Ale

Payette Brewing Co Flyline Vienna Lager

Chimay Blue Grande Reserve Belgian Dark Strong Ale

Magnanimous Brewing Lurking Fear DIPA

Pelican Brewing Mother of all Storms 2021

Avery Brewing Rumpkin (2015) Pumpkin Beer 

Thornbridge Brewery Pardus Banoffee Imp Stout 

Brasserie des Franches-Montagnes (BFM) Procrastinator 0 Imp Stout 

Jim Dandy Brewing Boone Dog American Stout

LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:

Your beer needs carbon dioxide, but the price skyrocketed over the summer found on NPR website written by Bill Chappell

Carbon dioxide shortage threatens beer and food manufacturing found on the Food Dive website written by Megan Poinski

A Beer Shortage Is Brewing. A Volcano Is Partly to Blame found on the Time website written by Nik Popli

Episode 212 - [LIVE] Our Favorite “H” Breweries

In Episode 212 we go live again on Facebook and on Twitter, and in this episode we discuss our favorite breweries beginning with the letter “H”.  We also do tasting notes on the Chimay Premiere Ale (Red Label) which is a Trappist Dubbel ale. In Ep 213 we will be doing a tasting notes segment with the Chimay Cinq Cents Ale (White Label) Trappist Tripel 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:

Corporate Ladder Brewing Livestream Lager

Jim Dandy Brewing Ambitious Blonde Ale

Chimay Premiere Dubbel Ale

Corporate Ladder Brewing Gin Barrel Aged Singapore Sling

Rhinegeist Brewery Rye Barrel Aged Ink 

Barriehaus Beer Co Oktoberfest 

Dade City Brew House Ideal Ratios (Collaboration with Gasparilla Pizza) 

LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:

Brewmaster Beer Brewing Simulator

HOW I BECAME A HERETIC: 5 LESSONS LEARNED FROM JAMIL AND LIZ ZAINASHEFF

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! 

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.

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

Episode 195 - [LIVE] We Love the “D” Breweries

In Episode 195 we go live again on Facebook, and this episode is brought to you by the letter “D” as we discuss our favorite breweries that start with the letter “D.”  We 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:

Indeed Brewing Co Mixed Nuts Cream Ale

Ninkasi Brewing Sleigh'r Winter Ale

Deschutes Brewery Red Chair NWPA

Cigar City Minato (Nitro)

Magnanimous Brewing Kamigoye (2020) 

Magnanimous Brewing Berry Yourself Alive 

Von Ebert Brewing A Night In Tallinn Baltic Porter

Western Collective Third Anniversary Triple IPA

Black Raven Brewing Grandfather Raven RIS

Firestone Walker Firestone 25 Anniversary Ale American Strong Ale

Jim Dandy Brewing Harkness Baltic Porter

LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:

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

PINTS: Flagship on the River

Deschutes Brewery

Dru Bru

Drekker Brewing Co

Dust Bowl Brewing Co