Episode 291 - [LIVE] Fresh Hop vs Wet Hop Beers

In Episode 291 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking about the difference between fresh hop and wet hop beers. We also discuss the state of the hop production in 2025. We even do a couple Minnesota beer 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 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:

Barriehaus Beer Co Dog Days Summer Lager

The Long Drink Citrus

Schell’s Brewery Oktoberfest

Surly Brewing Mosh Pit Hazy IPA

Tampa Bay Brewing Co Oktoberfest 

Bert’s Brewing Japanese Lager

Sockeye Brewing Edmond’s Grand Gesture Porter on Nitro

Jim Dandy Brewing Trailhead Brown Ale

Episode 290 - [LIVE] Minnesota Craft Beer with Eric Gronli

In Episode 290 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking with one of our long time listeners Eric Gronli about the Minnesota craft beer scene. We go into depth on Surly Brewing and learn how this infamous brewery and the Surly Nation helped change the strict beer laws back in 2012. Eric was also kind enough to send us some beer to taste on the show.  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:

Elm Creek Brewing Bottom Dollar WC IPA

Schell’s Brewery Notorious P.I.L.S. Juicy Lager

Surly Brewing Axe Man IPA

Elm Creek Brewing Patio Season Milkshake IPA

Marker 48 Brewing The John Reeves Incident 

Arkane Aleworks Arkane in the Membrane 

New Pioneer Brewing Night 2024 Porter Imp Stout

Recluse Brew Works Ghost of History - Czech Dark Lager

Vice Beer Ribbit Robot NE IPA  

Mother Earth Brew Co FWD American Pale Ale

Jim Dandy Brewing Microburst Session IPA

Episode 225 - [LIVE] Beer Festival Relevance

In Episode 225 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking about the relevance of modern day beer fests and what can be done to make them more attractive to consumers. We also do our fourth and last 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  

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:

Sierra Nevada Brewing Barrel-Aged Narwhal Imperial Stout

Schell’s Brewery Snowstorm Mahogany Lager

New Glarus Brewing Staghorn Oktoberfest

Tampa Bay Brewing Co Coral Head

LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:

SUCCESSFUL BEER FESTS HAVE TO BE ABOUT MORE THAN BEER written by Jeff Allsworth and found on the beervanablog.com website