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