
TTC Podcast Episodes
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
News Article:
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
Episode 6 - The Perfect Pour
In Episode 6 of Tap the Craft we discuss the art of pouring the perfect beer. We also answer a listener question concerning how to decode the ABV value found on a beer and turn it into US serving units. We even take the ABV lesson and apply it to blood alcohol content estimations for your reference. Prepare for Ep7 listener participation tasting notes with Deschutes Brewery Jubelale winter warmer.
In Episode 6 of Tap the Craft we discuss the art of pouring the perfect beer. We also answer a listener question concerning how to decode the ABV value found on a beer and turn it into US serving units. We even take the ABV lesson and apply it to blood alcohol content estimations for your reference. Prepare for Ep7 listener participation tasting notes with Deschutes Brewery Jubelale winter warmer.
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.
Please support John with his Extra Life campaign to raise money for the Children’s Miracle Network by visiting http://www.extra-life.org/participant/ream
Beers mentioned on the show:
Fremont Brewing Cowiche Canyon Fresh Hop Ale
Anderson Valley Fall Hornin'
Jolly Pumpkin La Parcela No.1 Pumpkin Ale
Episode 5 - Fall Beer Blowout
It’s fall and in Episode 5 of Tap the Craft we go full speed into Oktoberfest and pumpkin beer seasonal offerings. We discuss the history and style notes, as well as list a few beers for you to try. We also do our listener participation tasting notes with Samuel Adam’s Oktoberfest, so grab a beer and taste along with us.
It’s fall and in Episode 5 of Tap the Craft we go full speed into Oktoberfest and pumpkin beer seasonal offerings. We discuss the history and style notes, as well as list a few beers for you to try. We also do our listener participation tasting notes with Samuel Adam’s Oktoberfest, so grab a beer 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:
Full Sail Brewing LTD07 Oktoberfest
Samuel Adams Oktoberfest
Firestone Walker Oaktoberfest
Great Lakes Brewing Oktoberfest
Victory Brewing Festbier
Gordon Biersch
Paulaner Oktoberfest
Ayinger Oktober Fest Marzen
Anderson Valley Fall Hornin'
Elysian Punkuccino Coffee Pumpkin Ale
Elysian Night Owl Pumpkin Ale
Elysian Dark O' the Moon Pumpkin Stout
Elysian The Great Pumpkin Imperial Pumpkin Ale
Anderson Valley Pinchy Jeek Barl Bourbon Barrel Pumpkin Ale
Shipyard Smashed Pumpkin
Dogfishhead Punkin Ale
Southern Tier Pumking
Elysian and 21st amendment Brewing He said, He said pumpkin beers
Episode 4 - Glassware MEGA Show
Be prepared for a lengthy show with Episode 4 of Tap the Craft. John and I had the best intentions of keeping the show on task at less than 60 minutes, but failed as we had just too much to talk about. We went into detail on common glassware used to enjoy quality craft beer as well as discuss tasting notes of Sierra Nevada Pale Ale and discuss Denny’s New Year’s resolution to drink more lagers and pilsners, highlight some key craft beer industry news and discuss a few noteable beers we tried.
Be prepared for a lengthy show with Episode 4 of Tap the Craft. John and I had the best intentions of keeping the show on task at less than 60 minutes, but failed as we had just too much to talk about. We went into detail on common glassware used to enjoy quality craft beer as well as discuss tasting notes of Sierra Nevada Pale Ale and discuss Denny’s New Year’s resolution to drink more lagers and pilsners, highlight some key craft beer industry news and discuss a few noteable beers we tried.
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:
Full Sail Brewing LTD05 Vienna Lager
Full Sail Brewing LTD07 Octoberfest
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale
Airways Brewing PSA: Summer Ale (Pale Ale)
Bale Breaker Brewing Field 41 Pale Ale
Wingman Brewers American Outlaws World Cup Ale (Pale Ale)
Elysian and Payette Brewing Huckleberry Berlinerweisse
Elysian and 21st amendment Brewing He said, He said pumpkin beers
Samuel Adams Octoberfest
Episode 3 - Double Barrel Podcasting
Be prepared for a pleasant surprise in episode 3 of Tap the Craft. I am pleased to announced the addition of my buddy John Ream to second chair and provide the missing element. John is not only well informed on craft beer, but he is also an award winning homebrewer that will be able to complement my lack of brewing experience.
Be prepared for a pleasant surprise in Episode 3 of Tap the Craft. I am pleased to announced the addition of my buddy John Ream to second chair and provide the missing element. John is not only well informed on craft beer, but he is also an award winning homebrewer that will be able to complement my lack of brewing experience. You probably notice the show is twice the normal length and this is because having two hosts really adds to the interaction and depth our the topics. Our goal is to eventually work the show into under an hour. We discuss tasting notes of Knee Deep Brewing SIMTRA Triple IPA and New Belgium Brewing Tour de Fall as well as key topics like an in depth discussion on how to do a beer tasting, provide a bit of insight into a few other craft beers tried recently, dive into John’s exposure to craft beer and check out Gropener, a unique bottle opener.
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:
Kona Brewing Lemongrass Luau
Red Hook Ale Brewery Fat Chance Light IPA
Widmer Brothers Brewing Double M.A.C. Session IPA
Firestone Walker Brewing Oaktoberfest Marzen
Anchorage Brewing Rondy Brew Saison
Reuben’s Brews Black Imperial IPA
Airways Brewing Curbside Porter
Elliott Bay Brewing No Doubt Stout (and Coffee version)
Knee Deep Brewing Co SIMTRA Triple IPA
New Belgium Brewing Tour de Fall Pale Ale
Episode 2 - Put your Nose into it
In episode 2 of Tap the Craft we go a little review heavy with beer reviews of 10 Barrel Brewing Company’s Beer No. 2, Stone’s collaboration with Beechwood and Heretic Unapologetic IPA and Farias Clara Helles Lager from Full Sail Brewing. Other key topics include an in depth discussion on using your nose during a beer tasting, we define the brew styles Helles Lager, Cascadian Dark Ale and Double IPA, provide a bit of insight into a few other craft beers I tried recently and have on deck, as well as dive into my history with IPAs and check out the 99 Bottles of Beer Journals by 33 Books Co.
In Episode 2 of Tap the Craft we go a little review heavy with beer reviews of 10 Barrel Brewing Company’s Beer No. 2, Stone’s collaboration with Beechwood and Heretic Unapologetic IPA and Farias Clara Helles Lager from Full Sail Brewing. Other key topics include an in depth discussion on using your nose during a beer tasting, we define the brew styles Helles Lager, Cascadian Dark Ale and Double IPA, provide a bit of insight into a few other craft beers I tried recently and have on deck, as well as dive into my history with IPAs and check out the 99 Bottles of Beer Journals by 33 Books Co.
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.
Beers mentioned on the show:
Payette Brewing North Fork Pale Lager
10 Barrel Brewing Beer No. 2 (Cynical CDA)
Full Sail Brewing Farias Clara Helles Lager (Brewer’s Share)
Stone Unapologetic IPA
Knee Deep Brewing Co SIMTRA triple IPA
Brouwerij Van Steenberge Gulden Draak
Ninkasi Brewing Maiden the Shade IPA
Humboldt Brewing Red Nectar Red Ale
Payette Brewing Fly Line Vienna Lager
Fort George Brewing Quick Wit
Fort George Brewing 1811 Lager
Episode 1 - In the Beginning
In the inaugural episode of Tap the Craft the listener is introduced to a sample of the content being delivered every two weeks along with a little background on the man behind the mic.
In the inaugural episode of Tap the Craft the listener is introduced to a sample of the content being delivered every two weeks along with a little background on the man behind the mic. Key topics in this episode include a beer review of Cavatica Stout by Fort George Brewing, we define the style American Stout, break down what it means to describe the body of a beer, recommend another more advanced craft beer podcast called 4 Brewers (fourbrewers.com), give you the ins and outs of the social beer drinking application known as Untappd and provide a bit of insight into a number of craft beers I tried recently and have on deck.
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You can follow me personally on Twitter, Instagram and Untappd @lucescrew.
Beers mentioned on the show:
Boise Brewing Hip Check IPA
Boise Brewing Snowboarder Porter American stout
Knee Deep Brewing Hoparillo 3x IPA
Sockeye Brewing Thunder Mountain Imp Stout
Sockeye Brewing Fred's Raging Red
Sockeye Brewing Belgian Style Summer Ale
Sockeye Brewing Apple Jack Amber barrel aged ale
Stone Unapologetic IPA
Widmer Brothers 30th Anniversary #2 Saison A' Fleurs farmhouse style brewed with chrysanthemum, jasmine and Szechuan peppercorn in collaboration with Breakside brewery
Widmer Brothers 30th Anniversary #3 Fizz Spritzer Style - ale brewed with ginger and Meyer lemon in collaboration with 10 Barrel Brewing
Knee Deep Brewing Co Citra Extra Pale ale
Knee Deep Brewing Co SIMTRA triple IPA
10 Barrel Brewing Beer #2
Full Sail Brewing Brewers Share Helles Lager
Deschutes Brewery Doppel Dinkel Bock ale Conflux Series #3 in collaboration with Distelhauser