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Episode 35 - $1 Billion Craft Beer Buyout

It’s Episode 35 and we answer a few listener questions, discuss the $1 billion buyout of San Diego based Ballast Point Brewing and have a Check it Out segment showcasing the Brew Bracket tasting tournament product. We encourage you to participate in our listener tasting notes segment by picking up a bottle of the Alaskan Brewing Imperial Red Ale and tasting along with us.

It’s Episode 35 and we answer a few listener questions, discuss the $1 billion buyout of San Diego based Ballast Point Brewing and have a Check it Out segment showcasing the Brew Bracket tasting tournament product.  We encourage you to participate in our listener tasting notes segment by picking up a bottle of the Alaskan Brewing Imperial Red Ale and tasting 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, interact with us on Facebook at facebook.com/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:

  • Alaskan Brewing Imperial Red Ale

  • Ballast Point Even Keel

  • Widmer Brothers Brrr

  • Epic Brewing Big Bad Baptist

  • Ninkasi Noir

  • Reubens Brews Gose

  • Alpine Beer Co Nelson Golden Rye IPA

  • Full Sail Brewing Session Fest Lager

  • Sierra Nevada Pale Ale

  • Lagunitas Brown Shugga

  • Payette Brewing Hoop Stave #2 Brandy Barrel Aged Belgian Style Ale

  • Alesmith Speedway Imperial Stout

  • Fremont Brewing Kentucky Dark Star

Check out the Brew Bracket hosting kits at http://brewbracket.com

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Episode 34 - Get to Know Your Strong Ale

In Episode 34 we tackle the American Strong Ale and describe the style notes and history behind this big beer style. We also answer a few listener questions and talk about an article written by a small blog getting the scoop on any changes to 10 Barrel Brewing months after the acquisition by AB InBev. We encourage you to participate in our listener tasting notes segment for Ep35 by picking up a bottle of the Alaskan Brewing Imperial Red Ale and tasting along with us. We also want to thank all the veterans out there who are currently serving, or who have served to protect our freedoms...thank you and Cheers!

In Episode 34 we tackle the American Strong Ale and describe the style notes and history behind this big beer style. We also answer a few listener questions and talk about an article written by a small blog getting the scoop on any changes to 10 Barrel Brewing months after the acquisition by AB InBev.  We encourage you to participate in our listener tasting notes segment for Ep35 by picking up a bottle of the Alaskan Brewing Imperial Red Ale and tasting along with us.  We also want to thank all the veterans out there who are currently serving, or who have served to protect our freedoms...thank you and Cheers!

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:

  • Sierra Nevada Pale Ale

  • Full Sail Session Fest Lager

  • Two Beers Wonderland Trail IPA

  • Deschutes Chasin Freshies

  • Stone Brewing 20th Anniversary Encore Series 08.08.08 Vertical Epic Ale

  • Knee Deep Brewing Tanilla

  • Alaskan Brewing Imperial Red Ale

You can find the article on 10 Barrel Brewing at Northwest Beer Guide Blog

Check out Fluxtaposed Battle of the Beer videos at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QeI0Iu322Mw

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Episode 33 - Ask and You Will Receive

To round up the pumpkin beer season in Episode 33 we do our listener tasting notes segment with the Southern Tier Pumking Imperial Ale. We also answer four listener questions and talk about the 2015 Annual Boise Brewing Hoptober Freshtival. We encourage you to participate in our listener tasting notes segment by picking up the Southern Tier Pumking beer and tasting along with us. Keep in mind November 7th is the Extra Life event and if you would like to support John and the Good4Gaming team, please visit the link and donate to the team soon.

To round up the pumpkin beer season in Episode 33 we do our listener tasting notes segment with the Southern Tier Pumking Imperial Ale. We also answer four listener questions and talk about the 2015 Annual Boise Brewing Hoptober Freshtival.  We encourage you to participate in our listener tasting notes segment by picking up the Southern Tier Pumking beer and tasting along with us.  Keep in mind November 7th is the Extra Life event and if you would like to support John and the Good4Gaming team, please visit the link and donate to the team soon.

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:

  • Southern Tier Pumking

  • Edge Brewing Odelay

  • Sockeye Lucky Peak Pilsner

  • Ballast Point The Commodore

  • Pfriem Strong Blonde

  • Almanac Citra Sour

  • Bear Island Imperial Belgian Pumpkin Ale

  • Elysian Breakbeat IPA

Links to Beer Clubs mentioned:

The Original Craft Beer Club (craftbeerclub.com)

Beer of the Month Club (www.beermonthclub.com)

Beer of the Month Club from Amazing Clubs (http://www.amazingbeerclub.com/)

Micro Beer Club (http://microbeerclub.com/)

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Episode 32 - The Great Pumpkin Craze

It's the season for pumpkin flavored beers and in Episode 32 we go full gourde on bringing you everything you need to know to find the right pumpkin beer for you. We bring you the style guidelines for autumn seasonal spiced beers, as well as discuss our experience at the 11th Annual Great Pumpkin Festival and bring you our noteworthy pumpkin beers. In our Check it Out segment we talk about our experiences watching the Blood, Sweat and Beer craft beer documentary. You can prepare for our listener tasting notes segment in Episode 33 by picking up the Southern Tier Pumking.

It's the season for pumpkin flavored beers and in Episode 32 we go full gourde on bringing you everything you need to know to find the right pumpkin beer for you.  We bring you the style guidelines for autumn seasonal spiced beers, as well as discuss our experience at the 11th Annual Great Pumpkin Festival and bring you our noteworthy pumpkin beers.  In our Check it Out segment we talk about our experiences watching the Blood, Sweat and Beer craft beer documentary.  You can prepare for our listener tasting notes segment in Episode 33 by picking up the Southern Tier Pumking.  

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:

  • Edge Brewing Company Obligatory Double IPA

  • Deschutes Brewery Jubelale

  • HaDubim Dusty Ice IPA 

  • Sockeye High Lakes Session IPA

  • Three Creeks FivePine Chocolate Porter 

  • Anchorage Brewing Galaxy White IPA

  • Black Raven Three Sunday Oaked Tripel

  • Pfriem Super Saison

  • Payette Basic Pumpkin Spice Latte

  • 10 Barrel Jamaican Me Pumpkin

  • Saint Arnold Pumpkinator

  • Almanac Pumpkin Sour

  • POSTDOC Ghost Reaper Pumpkin Porter

  • Elysian Nymphogourdiac

  • The Bruery Autumn Maple

  • Southern Tier Pumking

Link to the Blood, Sweat and Beer documentary:

http://bloodsweatbeermovie.vhx.tv/

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Episode 31 - Get Your GABF On

The 2015 Great American Beer Festival just concluded and in Episode 31 we discuss the event and some of the prize winnings beers. We also have our beer tasting notes with the Paulaner Oktoberfest Marzen and Wiesn beers...so prepare for our listener tasting notes segment by picking up one of the two versions of the Paulaner Oktoberfest.

The 2015 Great American Beer Festival just concluded and in Episode 31 we discuss the event and some of the prize winnings beers.  We also have our beer tasting notes with the Paulaner Oktoberfest Marzen and Wiesn beers...so prepare for our listener tasting notes segment by picking up one of the two versions of the Paulaner Oktoberfest.  

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:

  • Paulaner Oktoberfest Marzen

  • Paulaner Oktoberfest Wiesn

  • Sierra Nevada-Brauhaus Riegele Oktoberfest

  • Payette Flyline Vienna Lager

  • Snoqualmie Brewing Bunghole

  • Georgetown Lovely Rieda

  • Deschutes Oktoberfest

  • Deschutes Gluten Free NW Pale

  • Hop Harvest Citrus Mistress

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Episode 30 - Marzen in Style

It’s Oktoberfest season so in Episode 30 we review the BJCP style guidelines for Marzen style lagers. We also discuss the recent news of Lagunitas Brewing selling 50% of their brewery to big beer Heineken International, San Diego based brewery Saint Archer selling to Miller Coors and Stone Brewing’s Greg Koch stepping down as CEO. You can prepare for our listener tasting notes segment in Ep31 by picking up the Paulaner Oktoberfest...so join in on the fun by grabbing a bottle or six to taste along with us.

It’s Oktoberfest season so in Episode 30 we review the BJCP style guidelines for Marzen style lagers.  We also discuss the recent news of Lagunitas Brewing selling 50% of their brewery to big beer Heineken International, San Diego based brewery Saint Archer selling to Miller Coors and Stone Brewing’s Greg Koch stepping down as CEO.   You can prepare for our listener tasting notes segment in Ep31 by picking up the Paulaner Oktoberfest...so join in on the fun 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:

  • Sierra Nevada Oktoberfest

  • Full Sail Session Premium Lager

  • Three Floyds Skull’Ole

  • Ballast Point Brewing Pumpkin Down Scotch Ale

  • Prairie Artisan Ales Standard Farmhouse Ale

  • Victory Brewing Sour Monkey

  • Wasatch Brewery Devastator Doppelbock

  • Paulaner Oktoberfest

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Episode 29 - When Friends Visit

John opens the doors to the studio and invites his friend Wes to join us for Episode 29 of Tap the Craft. Find out if Wes spills all of John’s secret beer stories. We learn about Wes and his craft beer journey, as well as discuss a few special beers. And stay tuned for the announcement of our iTunes review contest winners. Prepare for our listener tasting notes segment by picking up the Full Sail Brewing Session Premium Lager (the red label)...so join in on the fun by grabbing a bottle or six to taste along with us.

John opens the doors to the studio and invites his friend Wes to join us for Episode 29 of Tap the Craft.  Find out if Wes spills all of John’s secret beer stories. We learn about Wes and his craft beer journey, as well as discuss a few special beers. And stay tuned for the announcement of our iTunes review contest winners. Prepare for our listener tasting notes segment by picking up the Full Sail Brewing Session Premium Lager (the red label)...so join in on the fun 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:

  • Full Sail Brewing Session Premium Lager

  • Airways Brewing Amber

  • Payette Brewing Fly Line Vienna Lager

  • Stone Brewing 19th Anniversary Thunderstruck IPA

  • The Alchemist Heady Topper

  • Trappistes Rochefort 8 (Belgian Strong Dark Ale)

  • Trappistes Rochefort 10 (Belgian Quad)

  • Hop Valley Brewing Double-D Blonde

  • Payette Brewing Blood Orange Outlaw IPA

  • Woodland Empire Ale Craft Just the Tips (IPA with spruce tips)

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Episode 28 - The IPA Craze

We hit the new articles hard in Episode 28 of Tap the Craft and cover such topics like the 10 sub categories of IPA, the positive economic reports for craft beer in the first half of 2015 and the top 20 craft beers of 2015. We also answer a few listener questions concerning hard cider and apple ales. Prepare for our listener tasting notes segment on the next episode by picking up the Full Sail Brewing Session Premium Lager (the red label)...so join in on the fun by grabbing a bottle or six to taste along with us. Plus a whole lot of other random beer talk.

We hit the new articles hard in Episode 28 of Tap the Craft and cover such topics like the 10 sub categories of IPA, the positive economic reports for craft beer in the first half of 2015 and the top 20 craft beers of 2015. We also answer a few listener questions concerning hard cider and apple ales. Prepare for our listener tasting notes segment on the next episode by picking up the Full Sail Brewing Session Premium Lager (the red label)...so join in on the fun by grabbing a bottle or six to taste along with us.  Plus a whole lot of other random beer talk.

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:

  • Elysian Omen

  • Sierra Nevada Oktoberfest Brauhaus Riegele

  • Avery Rufus Corvus

  • Iron Horse Disruptor

  • Almanac Dogpatch Sour

  • Ninkasi Ground Control

  • Edge Brewing Lemon Wheat

  • Edge Brewing Rye Porter

  • Deschutes Brewery Pinedrop IPA

  • Anchorage Galaxy White IPA

News Articles:

10 Sub-Styles of IPA You Can’t Miss

Brewers Association Reports Big Gains for Small and Independent Brewers

Zymurgy‘s 2015 Best Beers in America Results

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Episode 27 - Rate That Beer

Episode 27 of Tap the Craft starts off our second year of providing craft beer content to the masses. Find out if Malt Liquor is craft when we answer a listener question. We focus this show on discussing listener feedback to our question on how you rate your beers...by style or overall across all styles. We had some fantastic answers that may help you expand your beer rating technique. We also have our tasting notes segment with the Victory Brewing Hop Devil IPA, so join in on the fun by grabbing a bottle or six to taste along with us. Plus a whole lot of other random beer talk.

Episode 27 of Tap the Craft starts off our second year of providing craft beer content to the masses. Find out if Malt Liquor is craft when we answer a listener question.  We focus this show on discussing listener feedback to our question on how you rate your beers...by style or overall across all styles.  We had some fantastic answers that may help you expand your beer rating technique.  We also have our tasting notes segment with the Victory Brewing Hop Devil IPA, so join in on the fun by grabbing a bottle or six to taste along with us.  Plus a whole lot of other random beer talk.

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:

  • Fremont Summer Ale

  • Sockeye Lucky Peak Pilsner

  • Lagunitas Equinox

  • Hop Valley Citrus Mistress

  • Fort George 3-Way

  • Stone Brewing Sprocketbier

  • Trappistes Rochefort 6 Belgian Dubbel

  • Stift Engelszell Benno Belgian Dubbel

  • Baisinger Teufele Helles Lager

  • Goose Island IPA

  • Victory Brewing Hop Devil IPA

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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 

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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

Check it Out:

Fantasy Beer League

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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)

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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

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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

News Article:

4 Craft Beer Trends We Are Completely Over

Here’s How Rich You’d Be if You Stopped Drinking

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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

News Article:

Fizzics Indiegogo site

Blood, Sweat & Beer: The Movie

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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

News Article:

Fizzics- the physics behind great beer

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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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