TTC Podcast Episodes

Denny Luce 10/6/22 Denny Luce 10/6/22

Episode 214 - [LIVE] Why is my Beer so Expensive?

In Episode 214 we go live again on Facebook and on Twitter, and in this episode we discuss some of the factors causing the rise in beer costs. The discussion focuses on the shortage of carbon dioxide and the effect it is having on beer production. We also do tasting notes on the Chimay Grande Reserve Belgian Dark Strong Ale (Blue Label). Now grab a beer and enjoy the show!

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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.

BEERS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:

Jim Dandy Brewing Mukluk Cascadian Dark Ale

Payette Brewing Co Flyline Vienna Lager

Chimay Blue Grande Reserve Belgian Dark Strong Ale

Magnanimous Brewing Lurking Fear DIPA

Pelican Brewing Mother of all Storms 2021

Avery Brewing Rumpkin (2015) Pumpkin Beer

Thornbridge Brewery Pardus Banoffee Imp Stout

Brasserie des Franches-Montagnes (BFM) Procrastinator 0 Imp Stout

Jim Dandy Brewing Boone Dog American Stout

LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:

Your beer needs carbon dioxide, but the price skyrocketed over the summer found on NPR website written by Bill Chappell

Carbon dioxide shortage threatens beer and food manufacturing found on the Food Dive website written by Megan Poinski

A Beer Shortage Is Brewing. A Volcano Is Partly to Blame found on the Time website written by Nik Popli

Denny Luce 9/22/22 Denny Luce 9/22/22

Episode 213 - [LIVE] Why Malted Grains?

In Episode 213 we go live again on Facebook and on Twitter, and in this episode we discuss why we use malted grains in the brewing process. We also do tasting notes on the Chimay Cinq Cents Ale (White Label) which is a Trappist Tripel ale. In Ep 214 we will be doing a tasting notes segment with the Chimay Grande Reserve Ale (Blue Label) Trappist Dark Strong ale…so pick one up and taste along with us. Now grab a beer and enjoy the show!

Visit our sponsor FrostBuddy at frostbuddy.com and pick up a Universal Buddy 2.0 and use our promo code TAPTHECRAFT to let them know you heard about them here.

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.

BEERS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:

Belching Beaver Brewing Phantom Bride IPA

Payette Brewing Co Flyline Vienna Lager

pFriem Family Brewing Rum Barrel Aged Porter 2021

Weldwerks Brewing Co Space Tunnel

Revision Brewing Tickle Machine

Big Sky Brewing Oktoberfest

OEC Brewing Obscura Baltic Porter

Revision BrewingStay Frosty Cold IPA

Boneyard Beer Crooked Pilsner

Von Ebert Brewing Cold Pale Pils

LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:

The Splendid Table Podcast Ep764 Women Brewers

What is Malt in Beer? Found on the Wine Enthusiast website written by John Holl

Malt found on The Brew Enthusiast website

WHAT IS MALT? Found on the How to Brew website written by John Palmer

Denny Luce 9/8/22 Denny Luce 9/8/22

Episode 212 - [LIVE] Our Favorite “H” Breweries

In Episode 212 we go live again on Facebook and on Twitter, and in this episode we discuss our favorite breweries beginning with the letter “H”. We also do tasting notes on the Chimay Premiere Ale (Red Label) which is a Trappist Dubbel ale. In Ep 213 we will be doing a tasting notes segment with the Chimay Cinq Cents Ale (White Label) Trappist Tripel ale…so pick one up and taste along with us. Now grab a beer and enjoy the show!

Visit our sponsor FrostBuddy at frostbuddy.com and pick up a Universal Buddy 2.0 and use our promo code TAPTHECRAFT to let them know you heard about them here.

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.

BEERS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:

Corporate Ladder Brewing Livestream Lager

Jim Dandy Brewing Ambitious Blonde Ale

Chimay Premiere Dubbel Ale

Corporate Ladder Brewing Gin Barrel Aged Singapore Sling

Rhinegeist Brewery Rye Barrel Aged Ink

Barriehaus Beer Co Oktoberfest

Dade City Brew House Ideal Ratios (Collaboration with Gasparilla Pizza)

LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:

Brewmaster Beer Brewing Simulator

HOW I BECAME A HERETIC: 5 LESSONS LEARNED FROM JAMIL AND LIZ ZAINASHEFF

Denny Luce 8/25/22 Denny Luce 8/25/22

Episode 211 - [LIVE] If We Had $500 Million

In Episode 211 we go live again on Facebook and on Twitter, and in this episode we discuss how we would invest $500 million into the craft beer industry. We also do tasting notes on Duvel Strong Blonde and 666 Blonde ales. In Ep 212 we will be doing a tasting notes segment with the Chimay Premiere Ale (Red Label)…so pick one up and taste along with us. Now grab a beer and enjoy the show!

Visit our sponsor FrostBuddy at frostbuddy.com and pick up a Universal Buddy 2.0 and use our promo code TAPTHECRAFT to let them know you heard about them here.

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.

BEERS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:

Fidens Brewing Company Use It Up

Crux Fermentation Project Soul Picnic Hazy IPA

Duvel Moortgat 666 Belgian Blonde Ale

Duvel Moortgat Belgian Strong Blonde Ale

Sierra Nevada Brewing Liquid Hoppiness Juicy IPA

Western Collective F.Y.P.M American Pale Ale

Idawild Brewing Fireside Stout

Reuben’s Brews PNW Crush NE IPA

Magnanimous Brewing Critical Haze

Tampa Bay Brewing Co Transmission Zero

Barriehaus Beer Co Oktoberfest

Denny Luce 8/11/22 Denny Luce 8/11/22

Episode 210 - [LIVE] Our Favorite “G” Breweries

In Episode 210 we go live again on Facebook and on Twitter, and in this episode we discuss our favorite breweries that start with the letter “G”...well at least Denny does. It is another solo show because Kris succumbed to the technology gremlins and is without Internet for most the week. In Ep 211 we will be doing a tasting notes segment with the Duvel 666 Strong blonde Ale…so pick one up and taste along with us. Now grab a beer and enjoy the show!

Visit our sponsor FrostBuddy at frostbuddy.com and pick up a Universal Buddy 2.0 and use our promo code TAPTHECRAFT to let them know you heard about them here.

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.

BEERS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:

Payette Brewing Co North Fork Lager

Fremont Brewing and Bale Breaker Brewing Collab Cultivision Cold IPA

Shades Brewing Kveik Pina Colada Fruited Sour

Monkless Belgian Ales The FNG Belgian Dubbel

Denny Luce 7/28/22 Denny Luce 7/28/22

Episode 209 - [LIVE] History of Belgian Golden Strong Ale

In Episode 209 we go live again on Facebook and on Twitter, and in this episode we go into the history of the Belgian Golden Strong Ale and talk about the style notes. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!

Visit our sponsor FrostBuddy at frostbuddy.com and pick up a Universal Buddy 2.0 and use our promo code TAPTHECRAFT to let them know you heard about them here.

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.

BEERS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:

Rhinegeist Brewery Barrel Aged Cafe Ink

Jim Dandy Brewing Wild Bill English Amber Ale

Goose Island Beer Co Bourbon County Classic Cola Stout (2021)

Corporate Ladder Brewing Pencil you In

Dade City Brew House Keep ‘em Coming

Magnanimous Brewing Superliminal Haze

Deschutes Brewery The Abyss Coconut Imp Stout

pFriem Family Brewing Kolsch

Powderhaus Brewing Gherkin Gose

Powderhaus Brewing Cub Stout American Stout

Jim Dandy Brewing O’Malley Irish Dry Stout on Nitro