TTC Podcast Episodes

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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

News Article:

Full Sail Brewing acquired by Encore Consumer Capital

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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:

Full Sail Brewing acquired by Encore Consumer Capital

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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

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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

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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)

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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

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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.

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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)

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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/

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Season 1 Denny Luce Season 1 Denny Luce

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. 

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:

  • 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

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