TTC Podcast Episodes
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Episode 223 - [LIVE] Catching Up with Trek Brewing
In Episode 223 we go live again on Facebook and on Twitter, and in this episode we are talking with John Ream of Trek Brewing and find out how the brewery has evolved over the past 4 years. We also do our second blind beer tasting provided by one of our listeners…find out if we can guess the style and beer correctly. Now grab a beer and enjoy the show!
Episode 160 - Best Breweries in the PNW
In Episode 160 we reveal the results of our listener poll for the Best Breweries in the PNW. We breakdown each state by our votes, our listener votes and the overall combined vote...and the results are interesting. Plus we offer a lot of random beer talk as well. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!
Episode 159 - Return to Social Normal?
In Episode 159 we bring on long time listeners and friends Kevin and Amanda Argauer to discuss their craft beer journeys. We also discuss the effects of the COVID quarantine on socially active people and how we are starting to return to a new normal. Plus we offer a lot of random beer talk as well. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!
Episode 158 - Noble Hop Session
In Episode 158 we continue with our hop sessions, this time diving into the noble style hops. These hops are at the heart of German/Czech pilsners so we thought it was important to discover what they are all about. We read an email provided for our best PNW breweries list and have a craft article concerning a new US variety noble hop. Plus we offer a lot of random beer talk as well. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!
Episode 157 - The English Hop Session
It’s Episode 157, our first show of season 7, and once again we have a content packed show for you. We continue with our hop sessions, this time diving into English hops. We also talk about our plans to create a real best brewery list and find out how to get your votes in. We bring you three craft beer articles too. Plus we offer a lot of random beer talk as well. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!
Episode 156 - The Three C’s Hop Session
It’s Episode 156 and we have a content packed show for you. We do a live tasting notes session with a summertime lighter ale. We kick off our first hop session diving into the Three C hops...Cascade, Centennial and Columbus. If you’re looking for another craft beer podcast we discuss one you might enjoy and finish off the show with a craft beer article about a brewery offering a non-alcoholic stout. Plus we offer a lot of random beer talk as well. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!
Episode 155 - Italian Pilsners
It’s Episode 155 and we discuss a few craft beer articles starting with showcasing the Italian Pilsner style and then moving on to the new Deschutes Brewery anniversary ale and finishing off with a strange turn of events for Kona Brewing in Hawaii. Plus we offer a lot of random beer talk as well. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!
Episode 154 - Brewer’s Yeast, Part Deux
It’s Episode 154 and we finish our discussion with brewers yeast...discover the nutritional requirements and by-products produced during the brewing process. These by-products change depending on whether the yeast has sufficient or deficient nutrients in the wort. We get slightly sciencey but in a fun way. Plus we offer a lot of random beer talk as well. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!
Episode 153 - Brewer’s Yeast Lowdown
It’s Episode 153 and we discuss brewers yeast...discover the many different criteria that must be taken into consideration when selecting a yeast for beer production, as well as the life cycle of yeast during the process. Plus we offer a lot of random beer talk as well. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!
Episode 152 - Is Maibock Better Than Your Bock?
It’s Episode 152 and we discuss a great springtime style that many listeners may not be familiar with...the German-style Maibock. We dive into some history behind the style, as well as some style notes and commercial offerings. Plus we offer a lot of random beer talk as well. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!
Episode 151 - Wasps, Wine and Beer
It’s Episode 151 and we discuss a couple interesting craft beer articles...one about harvesting yeast from wasps and making beer with it, and another about mixing wine with beer to create a new style of beer called oenobeer. Plus we offer a lot of random beer talk as well. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!
Episode 150 - My Pizza Came Too Fast
We made it to Episode 150 and we celebrate by having the largest number of people on air at the same time. Welcome the Kudzal/Carlson clan...we have husband and wife beer tourist extraordinaires, Jim Kudzal and Tara Carlson along with their daughter Andelle Kudzal who follows in their love of craft beer and daughter Haven Carlson who is still trying to find her gateway into the craft beer world. We find out about their craft beer journeys and are lucky to learn from their European beer adventures to Prague, Warsaw and Krakow. Find out the must visit venues and learn how to get the most out of your trip. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!
Episode 149 - Talking Corona Crisis with Trek Brewing
In Episode 149 we bring back a good friend to help us talk about the impact of the coronavirus quarantine on small independent craft breweries. John Ream of Trek Brewing, located outside of Columbus, OH, updates us on how Trek Brewing has grown over the last 18 months and provides his inside look at surviving the corona crisis. For our Brew Buzz segment we are honored to review an article written by listener Jim Kudzal discussing how breweries have shifted gears to weather the turbulent times and how consumers can help keep them afloat. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!
Episode 148 - The History of Dry Stout
St Patrick’s Day has passed, but in Episode 148 we bring you a touch of Irish with the history of the dry stout along with a brief style overview. We hope this shorter show will bring you some joy in the present CoronaVirus chaos. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!
Episode 147 - OK Brew Scene with Core4 Brewing
In Episode 147 we bring you another brewery interview, this time from Oklahoma City with our friend and listener Buck Buchannon, one of four owners of Core4 Brewing. We get an inside look at how the beer laws have changed in Oklahoma and the growth of the brewery industry in the state. We also discover how Core4 Brewing plans to differentiate themselves from other local establishments in this competitive marketplace. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!
Episode 146 - It’s Jim Dandy
In Episode 146 we are happy to share with you an interview with the owners/brewers from Jim Dandy Brewing in Pocatello, ID. We learn how Davis and Hailee Gove started their brewing journey and why they were moved to bring their craft to south eastern Idaho. Some great conversation you don’t want to miss! We also talk about some great brown ales to try if you want to explore this often ignored style. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!
Episode 145 - Old Brown Belgian Ale
In Episode 145 we talk about some old brown ale from Belgium...the Flanders Oud Bruin style. Find out what makes this gateway sour ale so special and why it’s a great beer to cellar for a few years too. We also discuss a couple articles provided by listeners and have more voicemail. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!
Episode 144 - Craft Beer Sports Sponsorships
In Episode 144 we discuss how craft beer has penetrated into major sports sponsorships, as well as the current big beer stranglehold in the stands and stadiums. We also briefly cover the “state of craft beer in 2019” and announce our last BCUPs contest winner. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!
Episode 143 - History of Belgian Witbier
In Episode 143 we revisit a topic briefly discussed during our history of beer segments...the Belgian Witbier. We discuss the history of the style and how it was resurrected, as well as a brief explanation of the tasting style notes. We also have a ton of listener feedback and voicemails...and an article about a major miscalculation of ABV. Plus a lot of random beer conversation. So grab a beer and enjoy the show! Don’t forget to enter the final BCUPs contest by leaving a voicemail at 208-536-3359.
Episode 142 - Hello 2020
In Episode 142 we talk about our Year in Beer stats and a blog post from BeerCruncher.com talking about some interesting predictions in the beer industry for 2020. Plus a lot of random beer conversation. So grab a beer and enjoy the show! Don’t forget to enter the final BCUPs contest by leaving a voicemail at 208-536-3359.