TTC Podcast Episodes
Episode 26 - The TPSSponge Experience
Episode 26 of Tap the Craft invites Robert (@TPSSponge) from the community to talk about his craft beer journey. Be prepared to get an inside look into Robert’s passions and life experiences. We also have a chance to share our tasting notes of some beers he kindly gifted to us...MacLeod The Little Spree and Jackie Tar, as well as the Lost Abbey Track #10 Bat Out of Hell. Prepare for our next episode where we do our tasting notes with the Victory Brewing Hop Devil IPA by grabbing a bottle or six to taste along with us.
Episode 26 of Tap the Craft invites Robert (@TPSSponge) from the community to talk about his craft beer journey. Be prepared to get an inside look into Robert’s passions and life experiences. We also have a chance to share our tasting notes of some beers he kindly gifted to us...MacLeod The Little Spree and Jackie Tar, as well as the Lost Abbey Track #10 Bat Out of Hell. Prepare for our next episode where we do our tasting notes with the Victory Brewing Hop Devil IPA by grabbing a bottle or six to taste along with us.
If you would like to contact the show you can reach the host through email at tapthecraft@gmail.com, or follow us on twitter @tapthecraft or leave comments on the show post on openforumradio.com or Google+ just search for Tap the Craft to find the podcast page.
You can follow me personally on Twitter, Instagram and Untappd @lucescrew. You can follow John on Twitter @primebrewing and on Untappd @primeWA and follow his blog at www.homebrewengineer.com.
Beers mentioned on the show:
Victory Brewing Hop Devil
Firestone Walker Eighteenth Anniversary Ale
MacLeod Ale Brewing Company The Little Spree Yorkshire Pale Ale
MacLeod Ale Brewing Company Jackie Tar Brown Stout
The Lost Abbey Track #10 Bat Out of Hell
Episode 25 - Belgian Holy and Sour Ales
Our Belgian Style Review Part 2 is the main focus of Episode 25 of Tap the Craft and get the scoop on Belgian Holy and Sour ales. Find out why you will see more Bourbon barrel beers than whiskey barrel beers as we answer a listener question. We also discuss the details behind starting a fantasy beer league in your area. Join us for our tasting notes with the Anchor Brewing Anchor Steam Beer, as well as learn a little about the California Common beer style. Go grab a bottle or six and taste along with us.
Our Belgian Style Review Part 2 is the main focus of Episode 25 of Tap the Craft and get the scoop on Belgian Holy and Sour ales. Find out why you will see more Bourbon barrel beers than whiskey barrel beers as we answer a listener question. We also discuss the details behind starting a fantasy beer league in your area. Join us for our tasting notes with the Anchor Brewing Anchor Steam Beer, as well as learn a little about the California Common beer style. Go grab a bottle or six and taste along with us.
If you would like to contact the show you can reach the host through email at tapthecraft@gmail.com, or follow us on twitter @tapthecraft or leave comments on the show post on openforumradio.com or Google+ just search for Tap the Craft to find the podcast page.
You can follow me personally on Twitter, Instagram and Untappd @lucescrew. You can follow John on Twitter @primebrewing and on Untappd @primeWA and follow his blog at www.homebrewengineer.com.
Beers mentioned on the show:
Anchor Brewing Anchor Steam Beer
Full Sail Session Cream Ale
Georgetown Lucille
Stone Ruination 2.0
Kulshan Brewing Bastard Kat IPA
Lazy Boy Cinnamon Chili Stout
Victory Brewing Wild Devil
Odell Brewing Blackberry Gose
Edge Brewing Imperial Red Ale
10 Barrel Brewing Californication
Big Sky Brewing Buckin’ Monk Tripel Ale
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Episode 24 - The VicJoh Show
Episode 24 of Tap the Craft is a special show featuring our first community spotlight segment with Victor Johnson (@vicjohUSMC86) from The 40cast. We interview Vic and learn about his craft beer journey. We also get a first hand look into the 2015 Homebrew Conference in San Diego as John talks about the unique beers he was able to try. For episode 25 we will be tasting the Anchor Brewing Anchor Steam Beer...so go out and pick up a six pack so you can taste along with us.
Episode 24 of Tap the Craft is a special show featuring our first community spotlight segment with Victor Johnson (@vicjohUSMC86) from The 40cast. We interview Vic and learn about his craft beer journey. We also get a first hand look into the 2015 Homebrew Conference in San Diego as John talks about the unique beers he was able to try. For episode 25 we will be tasting the Anchor Brewing Anchor Steam Beer...so go out and pick up a six pack so you can taste along with us.
If you would like to contact the show you can reach the host through email at tapthecraft@gmail.com, or follow us on twitter @tapthecraft or leave comments on the show post on openforumradio.com or Google+ just search for Tap the Craft to find the podcast page.
You can follow me personally on Twitter, Instagram and Untappd @lucescrew. You can follow John on Twitter @primebrewing and on Untappd @primeWA and follow his blog at www.homebrewengineer.com.
Beers mentioned on the show:
Ommegang Three Philosophers
Heretic, Beachwood Brewing and Mraz Brewing Collaboration Belgian-style Ale
Lagunitas Equinox Pale Oat Ale
Knee Deep Brewing Hoparillo
Great Lakes Brewing Alberta Clipper Porter
Fat Heads Brewery Hippy Sippy Imperial Stout
Almanac Farmer's Reserve Pluot
Stone Brewing Drew & Steve's Imperial Mutt Brown Ale
Stone brewing Stochasticity Project: Hifi + Lofi Mixtape
Deschutes Brewery The Stoic Belgian Quad
Societe Brewing The Pugilist - Dry Irish Stout
Societe Brewing The Harlot - Belgian Blonde
Societe Brewing The Pupil - American IPA
Rare Barrel Cosmic Dust, Shadows of Their Eyes, and Ensorcelled
Stone Brewing Imperial Stout aged in Bourbon Barrel
Heretic Brewing Torment
Moonlight Meadery Flame
Old Hangtown Beerworks Prost - Kolsch
Lagunitas Brewing Scare City #2 Rye Cocoa Porter
MacLeod B rewing Jackie Tar
Modern Times Black House Oatmeal Stout
Three Weavers Southbounder Coffee Stout
Alesmith Speedway Stout
Alesmith Nut Brown Ale
Green Flash Silva Stout
Stone Brewing Enjoy By 7-4-15
Stone Brewing Imperial Stout (Standard and Chai Spiced)
Episode 23 - Belgian Ales
It’s Episode 23 of Tap the Craft and we virtually head to Belgium to discuss the awesome Belgian ale styles. Learn about the Wit, Saison, Dubbel, Tripel and Strong ale styles. We answer a listener question concerning the difference between a session and a saison. Join along in the tasting of the Tripel Karmeliet by Brouwerij Bosteels to round out your Belgian beer lesson.
It’s Episode 23 of Tap the Craft and we virtually head to Belgium to discuss the awesome Belgian ale styles. Learn about the Wit, Saison, Dubbel, Tripel and Strong ale styles. We answer a listener question concerning the difference between a session and a saison. Join along in the tasting of the Tripel Karmeliet by Brouwerij Bosteels to round out your Belgian beer lesson.
If you would like to contact the show you can reach the host through email at tapthecraft@gmail.com, or follow us on twitter @tapthecraft or leave comments on the show post on openforumradio.com or Google+ just search for Tap the Craft to find the podcast page.
You can follow me personally on Twitter, Instagram and Untappd @lucescrew. You can follow John on Twitter @primebrewing and on Untappd @primeWA and follow his blog at www.homebrewengineer.com.
Beers mentioned on the show:
Brouwerij Bosteels Tripel Karmeliet
Redhook ESB
Full Sail Brewing Session Cream Ale
Small Town Brewery Not Your Father’s Root Beer
Fremont Brewing Hops for Heroes Homefront IPA
DESTIHL Here Gose Nothin’
Almanac Dogpatch Sour
Victory Brewing Summer Love
Russian River Consecration
Allagash White
Ommegang Witte
St. Bernardus Witbier
Saison Dupont
Saison Silly
Ommegang Hennepin
Boulevard Saison-Brett
Boulevard Tank 7 Farmhouse Ale
Chimay Red
Duvel Maredsous 8
Westvleteren 8
New Belgium Abbey
Ommegang Abbey
St Bernardus Tripel
New Belgium Tripel
Victory Golden Monkey
Anderson Valley Brother David’s Tripel Abbey Style
Sierra Nevada Ovila Tripel
Duvel
Russian River Damnation
Gulden Draak
St. Bernardus Abt 12
Russian River Salvation
Episode 22 - Remember the Fallen
In Episode 22 Tap the Craft celebrates the Memorial Day week by honoring veterans who have given the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedoms and lifestyles. We discuss several new and noteworthy beers and give our picks for good picnic and BBQ beers. We add our two cents to a couple news articles to round off the show. You can prepare to participate in our listener participation tasting notes segment for episode 23 by picking up a bottle of Tripel Karmeliet by Brouwerij Bosteels and tasting right along with us.
In Episode 22 Tap the Craft celebrates the Memorial Day week by honoring veterans who have given the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedoms and lifestyles. We discuss several new and noteworthy beers and give our picks for good picnic and BBQ beers. We add our two cents to a couple news articles to round off the show. You can prepare to participate in our listener participation tasting notes segment for episode 23 by picking up a bottle of Tripel Karmeliet by Brouwerij Bosteels and tasting right along with us.
If you would like to contact the show you can reach the host through email at tapthecraft@gmail.com, or follow us on twitter @tapthecraft or leave comments on the show post on openforumradio.com or Google+ just search for Tap the Craft to find the podcast page.
You can follow me personally on Twitter, Instagram and Untappd @lucescrew. You can follow John on Twitter @primebrewing and on Untappd @primeWA and follow his blog at www.homebrewengineer.com.
Beers mentioned on the show:
Brouwerij Bosteels Tripel Karmeliet
Lagunitas Brewing 2015 Gnarleywine
Full Sail Brewing Session Cream Ale
Yards Brewing Brawler English Mild
Yards Brewing Love Stout
Stone Brewing Ruination DIPA 2.0
Stone Brewing Collaboration with Ecliptic and Wicked Weed Brewing Points Unknown IPA
Hops for Heroes Homefront IPA
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Episode 21 - Pass the Bottle
Legal at last...yes, Tap the Craft has finally made it to Episode 21. We celebrate our 21st birthday by drinking our homebrew creation the Luce Cannon, a Belgian Dark Strong Ale weighing in at 11% ABV and serving up a healthy dose of dark fruits. We spend some time discussing bottle sharing including the different type of events, the pros and cons as well as some etiquette. We answer several listener questions like the risks of beer trading, Untappd spamming and the effects of beer on your tummy. We also discuss the upcoming beer gadget called Fizzics that can enhance the head and foam on your beer and the upcoming independent documentary Blood, Sweat and Beer: The Movie. You can also participate in our listener participation tasting notes segment by picking up a six pack of Red Hook ESB and tasting right along with us.
Legal at last...yes, Tap the Craft has finally made it to Episode 21. We celebrate our 21st birthday by drinking our homebrew creation the Luce Cannon, a Belgian Dark Strong Ale weighing in at 11% ABV and serving up a healthy dose of dark fruits. We spend some time discussing bottle sharing including the different type of events, the pros and cons as well as some etiquette. We answer several listener questions like the risks of beer trading, Untappd spamming and the effects of beer on your tummy. We also discuss the upcoming beer gadget called Fizzics that can enhance the head and foam on your beer and the upcoming independent documentary Blood, Sweat and Beer: The Movie. You can also participate in our listener participation tasting notes segment by picking up a six pack of Red Hook ESB and tasting right along with us.
If you would like to contact the show you can reach the host through email at tapthecraft@gmail.com, or follow us on twitter @tapthecraft or leave comments on the show post on openforumradio.com or Google+ just search for Tap the Craft to find the podcast page.
You can follow me personally on Twitter, Instagram and Untappd @lucescrew. You can follow John on Twitter @primebrewing and on Untappd @primeWA and follow his blog at www.homebrewengineer.com.
Beers mentioned on the show:
Red Hook ESB
Cedar Rose Brewing Luce Cannon Belgian Dark Strong Ale
Almanac Beer Co. Saison Delores
Almanac Beer Co. Golden Gate Gose
HaDubim Brewing Paradox Black IPA
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Episode 20 - Adjunct Beer Breakdown
Episode 20 of Tap the Craft discusses what makes a beer adjunct and the different ingredients that are mashable or kettle adjuncts. We also discuss the upcoming beer gadget called Fizzics that can enhance the head and foam on your beer. You can prepare for Ep21 listener participation tasting notes segment by picking up a six pack of Red Hook ESB...go get some now.
Episode 20 of Tap the Craft discusses what makes a beer adjunct and the different ingredients that are mashable or kettle adjuncts. We also discuss the upcoming beer gadget called Fizzics that can enhance the head and foam on your beer. You can prepare for Ep21 listener participation tasting notes segment by picking up a six pack of Red Hook ESB...go get some now.
If you would like to contact the show you can reach the host through email at tapthecraft@gmail.com, or follow us on twitter @tapthecraft or leave comments on the show post on openforumradio.com or Google+ just search for Tap the Craft to find the podcast page.
You can follow me personally on Twitter, Instagram and Untappd @lucescrew. You can follow John on Twitter @primebrewing and on Untappd @primeWA and follow his blog at www.homebrewengineer.com.
Beers mentioned on the show:
Red Hook ESB
Seven Brides Brewing Becky’s Black Cat Porter
10 Barrel Brewing Texas Lager
Stone Brewing Enjoy By 4/20/15
Fremont Brewing Bartell Drugs Spring Elixir Imperial IPA
Evil Twin Imperial Biscotti Break Imp Stout
Moor Beer’s Old Freddy Walker Old Ale
Almanac Beer’s Farmer’s Reserve Citrus Sour
Lagunitas Equinox
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Episode 19 - Travel Safe Beer
Want to learn how to travel with your craft beer? Well Episode 19 of Tap the Craft discusses the methods to take to ensure your beer arrives safely and your clothes stay fragrance free. We also have a listener participation tasting notes segment with the Stone Brewing IPA. And John has a secret Check it Out segment...well not so secret now...he discusses the “So You Want to Start a Brewery?: The Lagunitas Story” book. The Kindle Edition can be found on Amazon for only $1.99, so go get it!
Want to learn how to travel with your craft beer? Well Episode 19 of Tap the Craft discusses the methods to take to ensure your beer arrives safely and your clothes stay fragrance free. We also have a listener participation tasting notes segment with the Stone Brewing IPA. And John has a secret Check it Out segment...well not so secret now...he discusses the “So You Want to Start a Brewery?: The Lagunitas Story” book. The Kindle Edition can be found on Amazon for only $1.99, so go get it!
If you would like to contact the show you can reach the host through email at tapthecraft@gmail.com, or follow us on twitter @tapthecraft or leave comments on the show post on openforumradio.com or Google+ just search for Tap the Craft to find the podcast page.
You can follow me personally on Twitter, Instagram and Untappd @lucescrew. You can follow John on Twitter @primebrewing and on Untappd @primeWA and follow his blog at www.homebrewengineer.com.
Beers mentioned on the show:
Stone Brewing IPA
Fremont Hoppy Pilsner
Stone Brewing Double Bastard Ale
Fremont Brewing Sister Imperial IPA
Kannah Creek Brewing Crossed Irons, Broken Oar IPA, Standing Wave Pale Ale, Vertical Drop, Lands End Amber
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Episode 18 - Served Your Way
It’s Episode 18 of Tap the Craft and this episode is dedicated to listener provided questions. We discuss the variety of ways to serve up your craft beer as well as going into a little more detail on growlers. Prepare for our next episode listener participation tasting notes segment by grabbing a six pack of the Stone Brewing IPA.
It’s Episode 18 of Tap the Craft and this episode is dedicated to listener provided questions. We discuss the variety of ways to serve up your craft beer as well as going into a little more detail on growlers. Prepare for our next episode listener participation tasting notes segment by grabbing a six pack of the Stone Brewing IPA.
If you would like to contact the show you can reach the host through email at tapthecraft@gmail.com, or follow us on twitter @tapthecraft or leave comments on the show post on openforumradio.com or Google+ just search for Tap the Craft to find the podcast page.
You can follow me personally on Twitter, Instagram and Untappd @lucescrew. You can follow John on Twitter @primebrewing and on Untappd @primeWA and follow his blog at www.homebrewengineer.com.
Beers mentioned on the show:
Stone Brewing IPA
Sierra Nevada Hop Hunter IPA
New Belgium Porch Swing Single Ale
Full Sail Session Export Lager
News Article:
Episode 17 - Water Never Tasted So Good
Water, water, water...believe it or not, water plays a very important part in the brewing process. In Episode 17 of Tap the Craft John and Denny talk about the science of water in brewing and how the minerals found in the water can contribute to the flavor and overall experience of a beer. We answer a few listener questions and talk about a news article announcing the 2014 craft beer statistics and breaking the double digit market share milestone. Our listener participation tasting notes segment for this episode is with the Lagunitas Brewing Pils...so go grab yourself a bottle or six and drink along with us.
Water, water, water...believe it or not, water plays a very important part in the brewing process. In Episode 17 of Tap the Craft John and Denny talk about the science of water in brewing and how the minerals found in the water can contribute to the flavor and overall experience of a beer. We answer a few listener questions and talk about a news article announcing the 2014 craft beer statistics and breaking the double digit market share milestone. Our listener participation tasting notes segment for this episode is with the Lagunitas Brewing Pils...so go grab yourself a bottle or six and drink along with us.
If you would like to contact the show you can reach the host through email at tapthecraft@gmail.com, or follow us on twitter @tapthecraft or leave comments on the show post on openforumradio.com or Google+ just search for Tap the Craft to find the podcast page.
You can follow me personally on Twitter, Instagram and Untappd @lucescrew. You can follow John on Twitter @primebrewing and on Untappd @primeWA and follow his blog at www.homebrewengineer.com.
Beers mentioned on the show:
Lagunitas Brewing Pils
Sierra Nevada 2015 Beer Camp Hoppy Lager
Tioga-Sequoia Tamarack Amber
Fremont Brewing Triple Trifecta
Airways Brewing 5th Anniversary Mosaic Pilsner
Ninkasi The Devil Went Down to Oregon Imp Dark Rye
Anderson Valley Huge Arker Bourbon Barrel Imp Stout
News Article:
Craft beer reaches new heights, enjoying 11 percent market share
Check out the Fluxtaposed Podcast and Battle of the Beer on fluxtaposed.com
Episode 16 - Yummy Yeast Poop
It’s all about yeast in Episode 16 of Tap the Craft. John and Denny talk about the different types of yeast strain and how they contribute to the flavor and overall experience of a beer. We also discuss a couple beer related news articles about the 19 Types of Beer Snobs and the 27 Essential Coffee beers. Our listener participation tasting notes for Ep16 is with Lagunitas Pils...so prepare for it by grabbing yourself a bottle or six and drink along with us.
It’s all about yeast in Episode16 of Tap the Craft. John and Denny talk about the different types of yeast strain and how they contribute to the flavor and overall experience of a beer. We also discuss a couple beer related news articles about the 19 Types of Beer Snobs and the 27 Essential Coffee beers. Our listener participation tasting notes for Ep16 is with Lagunitas Pils...so prepare for it by grabbing yourself a bottle or six and drink along with us.
If you would like to contact the show you can reach the host through email at tapthecraft@gmail.com, or follow us on twitter @tapthecraft or leave comments on the show post on openforumradio.com or Google+ just search for Tap the Craft to find the podcast page.
You can follow me personally on Twitter, Instagram and Untappd @lucescrew. You can follow John on Twitter @primebrewing and on Untappd @primeWA and follow his blog at www.homebrewengineer.com.
Beers mentioned on the show:
Lagunitas Pils
Lagunitas Night Time Ale
Samuel Adams Boston Lager
Stone Brewing Enjoy By 2/14/15
Two Beers Brewing Fall Line Russian Imperial Stout
New Belgium Brewing La Folie 2013-2015
Fremont Brewing Bourbon Barrel Aged Dark Star Oatmeal Stout (2014)
Collaboration No. 4 - Saison by Boulevard and Ommegang
Episode 15 - Those Crafty Hops
In Episode 15 of Tap the Craft we talk about hops and how they are used in the brewing process, as well as the form the hops can be in for adding to the beer and listing various aromatic hops you may experience in craft beer. We answer a listener question about what makes a beer “Imperial” or “Double.” Denny discusses a few beers he drank from his cellar...find out how it it went. Our listener participation tasting notes for Ep15 is with Widmer Brothers Hefeweizen...so prepare for it by grabbing yourself a bottle or six and drink along with us.
In Episode 15 of Tap the Craft we talk about hops and how they are used in the brewing process, as well as the form the hops can be in for adding to the beer and listing various aromatic hops you may experience in craft beer. We answer a listener question about what makes a beer “Imperial” or “Double.” Denny discusses a few beers he drank from his cellar...find out how it it went. Our listener participation tasting notes for Ep15 is with Widmer Brothers Hefeweizen...so prepare for it by grabbing yourself a bottle or six and drink along with us.
If you would like to contact the show you can reach the host through email at tapthecraft@gmail.com, or follow us on twitter @tapthecraft or leave comments on the show post on openforumradio.com or Google+ just search for Tap the Craft to find the podcast page.
You can follow me personally on Twitter, Instagram and Untappd @lucescrew. You can follow John on Twitter @primebrewing and on Untappd @primeWA and follow his blog at www.homebrewengineer.com.
Beers mentioned on the show:
Widmer Brothers Hefeweizen
Full Sail Brewing Double Bock
Snipes Mountain Hayduke the Wrencher Triple IPA
Grand Teton Brewing Barrel Aged Barley Wine (2012)
Russian River Brewing Supplication and Sanctification
Samuel Adam’s Thirteenth Hour Belgian Style Stout (2013)
Episode 14 - All About the Malt
In Episode 14 of Tap the Craft we break down the malting process and discuss how the use of malt can affect the beer flavor, aroma and color. We also discuss the difference between base and specialty malts and provide details on some of the most commonly used. We also discuss our take on the Budweiser controversial Super Bowl commercial and about the AB InBev inquisition of Elysian Brewing. Our listener participation tasting notes for Ep15 will be with Widmer Brother’s Hefeweizen...so prepare to grab yourself a bottle or two and drink along with us.
In Episode 14 of Tap the Craft we break down the malting process and discuss how the use of malt can affect the beer flavor, aroma and color. We also discuss the difference between base and specialty malts and provide details on some of the most commonly used. We also discuss our take on the Budweiser controversial Super Bowl commercial and about the AB InBev inquisition of Elysian Brewing. Our listener participation tasting notes for Ep15 will be with Widmer Brother’s Hefeweizen...so prepare to grab yourself a bottle or two and drink along with us.
If you would like to contact the show you can reach the host through email at tapthecraft@gmail.com, or follow us on twitter @tapthecraft or leave comments on the show post on openforumradio.com or Google+ just search for Tap the Craft to find the podcast page.
You can follow me personally on Twitter, Instagram and Untappd @lucescrew. You can follow John on Twitter @primebrewing and on Untappd @primeWA and follow his blog at www.homebrewengineer.com.
Beers mentioned on the show:
Widmer Brother’s Brewing Hefeweizen
Anderson Valley Bourbon Barrel Stout
Payette Brewing Slaughter House India Style Red Ale
Rockmill Cask Aged Tripel
Young’s Double Chocolate Stout
New Belgium Portage Porter
Deschutes Brewery Zarabanda
Full Sail Brewing 27th Anniversary Wheatwine Ale
Elysian Brewing Gourdgia on my Mind Pecan Peach Pumpkin Amber
Stone Brewing Levitation Amber Ale
Stone Brewing Sublimely Self-Righteous Black IPA
Stone Brewing Enjoy By Black IPA
Episode 13 - Brewing Process 101
Learn about the beer brewing process in Episode 13 of Tap the Craft. This episode focuses on educating the listener on the brewing process so you can understand the stages when discussed in future shows. We also have our listener participation tasting notes with Deschutes Brewery’s Black Butte Porter...so grab yourself a bottle or two and drink along with us.
Learn about the beer brewing process in Episode13 of Tap the Craft. This episode focuses on educating the listener on the brewing process so you can understand the stages when discussed in future shows. We also have our listener participation tasting notes with Deschutes Brewery’s Black Butte Porter...so grab yourself a bottle or two and drink along with us.
If you would like to contact the show you can reach the host through email at tapthecraft@gmail.com, or follow us on twitter @tapthecraft or leave comments on the show post on openforumradio.com or Google+ just search for Tap the Craft to find the podcast page.
You can follow me personally on Twitter, Instagram and Untappd @lucescrew. You can follow John on Twitter @primebrewing and on Untappd @primeWA and follow his blog at www.homebrewengineer.com.
Episode 12 - 2014 Wrap Up
In Episode 12 of Tap the Craft John and I pull off a “fluffer” show covering the nifty craft beer items we received for Christmas as well as our craft beer highlights of 2014. Prepare for Episode13 listener participation tasting notes and grab yourself a six pack of Deschutes Brewery Black Butte Porter and drink along with us.
In Episode 12 of Tap the Craft John and I pull off a “fluffer” show covering the nifty craft beer items we received for Christmas as well as our craft beer highlights of 2014. Prepare for Episode13 listener participation tasting notes and grab yourself a six pack of Deschutes Brewery Black Butte Porter and drink along with us.
If you would like to contact the show you can reach the host through email at tapthecraft@gmail.com, or follow us on twitter @tapthecraft or leave comments on the show post on openforumradio.com or Google+ just search for Tap the Craft to find the podcast page.
You can follow me personally on Twitter, Instagram and Untappd @lucescrew. You can follow John on Twitter @primebrewing and on Untappd @primeWA and follow his blog at www.homebrewengineer.com.
Beers mentioned on the show:
Bushnell Craft Kreisel Winter Ale
Full Sail Brewing Session Export Lager
Breakside Brewing Wanderlust IPA
Epic Brewing Sour Apple Saison
Double Mountain Green Killer Fresh Hop IPA
Double Mountain Red Killer Fresh Hop IPA
Firestone Walker Wookey Jack Rye Black IPA
Worthy Brewing Imperial IPA
American Brewing’s Decadence Imperial Chocolate Stout
Deschutes Brewery Black Butte XXIV
Cascade Brewing Diesel Imperial Stout
Avery Brewing Rumpkin
Black Raven Brewing Old Birdbrain
Iron Horse Brewery Quilter’s Irish Death
Anchorage Brewing Rondy Brew
Rinkuskiai Before-After Triple Bock
Deschutes Brewery The Abyss 2013
Knee Deep Brewing Midnight Hoppyness
Brouwerij Van Steenberge Gulden Draak
Russian River Brewing Pliny the Elder
Stone Brewing Sprocketbier
Stone Brewing Stochasticity Project Quadrotriticale
10 Barrel Brewing Cucumber Crush
Founders Imperial Stout
Bad Wolf Brewing...Englishish IPA, Cereus and ISB
Christmas gifts mentioned on the show:
The American Craft Beer Cookbook
Final Touch Glass 6 Piece Beer Tasting Set (can be found on Amazon)
Episode 11 - Beer, Food and more Food
Episode 11 of Tap the Craft is food heavy, discussing the use of beers in marinades and holiday desserts. We also talk about pairing beer with hamburgers and hot dogs, as well as provide a website (homebrewchef.com) for more recipes to try. Grab yourself a New Belgium Brewing Fat Tire Amber Ale and drink along with us for the listener participation tasting notes section.
Episode11 of Tap the Craft is food heavy, discussing the use of beers in marinades and holiday desserts. We also talk about pairing beer with hamburgers and hot dogs, as well as provide a website (homebrewchef.com) for more recipes to try. Grab yourself a New Belgium Brewing Fat Tire Amber Ale and drink along with us for the listener participation tasting notes section.
If you would like to contact the show you can reach the host through email at tapthecraft@gmail.com, or follow us on twitter @tapthecraft or leave comments on the show post on openforumradio.com or Google+ just search for Tap the Craft to find the podcast page.
You can follow me personally on Twitter, Instagram and Untappd @lucescrew. You can follow John on Twitter @primebrewing and on Untappd @primeWA and follow his blog at www.homebrewengineer.com.
Beers mentioned on the show:
Base Camp Northwest Fest
Lagunitas Brown Shugga
Stone Brewing Imperial Russian Stout
Stone Brewing Stochasticity Project Quadrotriticale
Stone Brewing Bourbon Barrel-Aged Arrogant Bastard Ale
New Belgium Brewing Fat Tire Amber Ale
Links to articles mentioned on the show:
http://blog.stonebrewing.com/index.php/stone-holiday-beer-recipes/
http://www.craftbeer.com/craft-beer-muses/craft-beer-holiday-cookie-round-up
http://247wallst.com/special-report/2014/12/15/beers-americans-no-longer-drink/
Episode 10 - Hops and Cocktails
Episode 10 of Tap the Craft is devoted to answering all the listener submitted questions since the last episode. We discuss the use of hops in beers such as wet/fresh hopped beers as well as the techniques of hop bursting and dry hopping a beer. We uncover a beer cleansing technique and discuss the digestive benefits of beer. Discover a plethora of beer cocktails to try at home in our Brew Buzz segment. Prepare for our listener participation tasting notes segment in episode 11 by picking up a bottle or six of New Belgium’s Fat Tire Amber Ale.
Episode 10 of Tap the Craft is devoted to answering all the listener submitted questions since the last episode. We discuss the use of hops in beers such as wet/fresh hopped beers as well as the techniques of hop bursting and dry hopping a beer. We uncover a beer cleansing technique and discuss the digestive benefits of beer. Discover a plethora of beer cocktails to try at home in our Brew Buzz segment. Prepare for our listener participation tasting notes segment in episode 11 by picking up a bottle or six of New Belgium’s Fat Tire Amber Ale.
If you would like to contact the show you can reach the host through email at tapthecraft@gmail.com, or follow us on twitter @tapthecraft or leave comments on the show post on openforumradio.com or Google+ just search for Tap the Craft to find the podcast page.
You can follow me personally on Twitter, Instagram and Untappd @lucescrew. You can follow John on Twitter @primebrewing and on Untappd @primeWA and follow his blog at www.homebrewengineer.com.
Beers mentioned on the show:
Sam Adams Merry Maker Gingerbread Stout
Payette Brewing Rodeo Rye Pale Ale
New Belgium Fat Tire Amber Ale
Episode 9 - Beer Cellaring Basics
Learn how to select and store craft beer for cellaring in Episode 9 of Tap the Craft. Last episode we focused on beer freshness, and in this episode we explain the ins and outs of beer cellaring. We also answer a listener provided question concerning pairing beer with food. Grab yourself a North Coast Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout and drink along with us for the listener participation tasting notes.
Learn how to select and store craft beer for cellaring in Episode 9 of Tap the Craft. Last episode we focused on beer freshness, and in this episode we explain the ins and outs of beer cellaring. We also answer a listener provided question concerning pairing beer with food. Grab yourself a North Coast Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout and drink along with us for the listener participation tasting notes.
If you would like to contact the show you can reach the host through email at tapthecraft@gmail.com, or follow us on twitter @tapthecraft or leave comments on the show post on openforumradio.com or Google+ just search for Tap the Craft to find the podcast page.
You can follow me personally on Twitter, Instagram and Untappd @lucescrew. You can follow John on Twitter @primebrewing and on Untappd @primeWA and follow his blog at www.homebrewengineer.com.
Beers mentioned on the show:
North Coast Brewing Old Rasputin Imperial Russian Stout
Sam Adams Boston Lager
Full Sail Session Fest Red Lager
Deschutes Black Butte Anniversary Porter
Episode 8 - Freshness Matters
Episode 8 of Tap the Craft focuses on beer freshness. Learn about oxidation and “skunked” beer and how to prevent these conditions from ruining your craft beer drinking experience. We also discuss the news of 10 Barrel Brewing being bought by big beer company Anheuser-Busch InBev. Prepare for Ep9 listener participation tasting notes with the North Coast Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout...so grab a bottle or two!
Episode 8 of Tap the Craft focuses on beer freshness. Learn about oxidation and “skunked” beer and how to prevent these conditions from ruining your craft beer drinking experience. We also discuss the news of 10 Barrel Brewing being bought by big beer company Anheuser-Busch InBev. Prepare for Ep9 listener participation tasting notes with the North Coast Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout...so grab a bottle or two! Check out Ep76 of the @PlatformJunkies podcast where we guest host and talk more about craft beer.
If you would like to contact the show you can reach the host through email at tapthecraft@gmail.com, or follow us on twitter @tapthecraft or leave comments on the show post on openforumradio.com or Google+ just search for Tap the Craft to find the podcast page.
You can follow me personally on Twitter, Instagram and Untappd @lucescrew. You can follow John on Twitter @primebrewing and on Untappd @primeWA and follow his blog at www.homebrewengineer.com.
Beers mentioned on the show:
Stone Stochasticity Project Hibuiscuity
Widmer Brothers Brrr Winter Warmer
North Coast Brewing Old Rasputin Imperial Russian Stout
Episode 7 - What Makes it Craft
Find out what makes a brewery “craft” in Episode 7 of Tap the Craft. We discuss the beer style Winter Warmer or Winter Ales and provide a number of good beers to try. We also review our tasting notes of Deschutes Brewery Jubelale and we invite our listeners to taste along with us. Prepare for Ep9 (two shows away) listener participation tasting notes with the North Coast Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout.
Find out what makes a brewery “craft” in Episode 7 of Tap the Craft. We discuss the beer style Winter Warmer or Winter Ales and provide a number of good beers to try. We also review our tasting notes of Deschutes Brewery Jubelale and we invite our listeners to taste along with us. Prepare for Ep9 (two shows away) listener participation tasting notes with the North Coast Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout.
If you would like to contact the show you can reach the host through email at tapthecraft@gmail.com, or follow us on twitter @tapthecraft or leave comments on the show post on openforumradio.com or Google+ just search for Tap the Craft to find the podcast page.
You can follow me personally on Twitter, Instagram and Untappd @lucescrew. You can follow John on Twitter @primebrewing and on Untappd @primeWA and follow his blog at www.homebrewengineer.com.
Beers mentioned on the show:
Deschutes Brewery Jubelale
Samuel Adams Oktoberfest
Widmer Brothers Brrr
Widmer Brothers Brrrbon
Full Sail Wassail
Lagunitas Brown Shugga
Lagunitas Sucks Holiday Ale You can take next two
Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale
Big Sky Powder Hound
Sierra Nevada Christmas Ale
Goose Island Christmas Ale
Sierra Nevada Bigfoot
Stone Brewing Old Guardian