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 267 - [LIVE] Mother Earth Brew Co with Chris Baker

In Episode 267 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking with Chris Baker, the director of brewing operations from Mother Earth Brew Co in Nampa, ID. Chris talks about his entry into the craft beer industry from a career in biochemistry. We also learn about the history of Mother Earth Brew Co and how they ended up with a production brewery in Idaho. Mother Earth was generous with their beer offerings and we tasted three great new unique beers along with Chris.  The conversation was great and leads to our longest show to date. 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:

Mother Earth Brew Co Cali Screamin’ Pumpkin Vanilla Cream Ale

Mother Earth Brew Co Vermillion Falls Hazy IPA.(Project X series)

Mother Earth Brew Co Ascent West Coast IPA

LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:

Mother Earth Brew Co

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