TTC Podcast Episodes
Episode 39 - Trimming it Down for 2016
It’s Episode 39 and we are striving to keep the show below an hour and a half for the new year...so we are coming to you with a couple listener questions, a couple craft beer articles and our listener participation tasting notes with the Widmer Omission IPA. We encourage you to participate in our listener tasting notes segment by picking up a bottle of the Widmer Omission IPA and tasting along with us.
It’s Episode 39 and we are striving to keep the show below an hour and a half for the new year...so we are coming to you with a couple listener questions, a couple craft beer articles and our listener participation tasting notes with the Widmer Omission IPA. We encourage you to participate in our listener tasting notes segment by picking up a bottle of the Widmer Omission IPA 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:
Green Flash Jibe Session IPA
Bridgeport Stumptown Candy Peel IPA
Almanac Farm to Barrel Pluot
Postdoc Demon Star Stout
Red Rock Brewing Secale
Barbarian Brewing Harvest Ale, Big Bad Wolf and Winter Warmer
Widmer Brothers Omission IPA
Links to the articles discussed:
Episode 38 - Get to Know Gluten-Free Beer
Happy New Year! In Episode 38 we tackle the task of explaining gluten-free and gluten-reduced beers and provide some examples to try. We also answer a listener question on our 2016 craft beer predications and we ask you the listener what your craft beer resolutions are for 2016. We encourage you to participate in our listener tasting notes segment by picking up a bottle of the Widmer Omission IPA and tasting along with us.
Happy New Year! In Episode 38 we tackle the task of explaining gluten-free and gluten-reduced beers and provide some examples to try. We also answer a listener question on our 2016 craft beer predications and we ask you the listener what your craft beer resolutions are for 2016. We encourage you to participate in our listener tasting notes segment by picking up a bottle of the Widmer Omission IPA 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:
Rockmill Brewery War on Wheat
Oskar Blues Death By Coconut Irish Porter
Lagunitas Bitter Oats
Stone Farking Wheaton Wootstout
2013 Stone Old Guardian
Ballast Point Homework Series Robust Porter
Goose Island Bourbon County Brand Stout
Firestone Walker 19th Anniversary Ale
Widmer Brothers Omission IPA
Visit The Beer Diaries: The Gluten-Free Beer Guide to find reviews of some of the gluten-free and gluten-reduced beers we discussed as well a lot more found on the site.
Episode 37 - Brrr, Grab A Winter Warmer
Merry Christmas and enjoy some listener questions, craft beer industry news and our tasting notes on the Widmer Brothers Brrr in Episode 37. This is our last episode of the year, so grab yourself a nice winter warmer and get comfortable for a couple hours of craft beer talk. We encourage you to participate in our listener tasting notes segment by picking up a six pack of the Widmer Brothers Brrr and tasting along with us.
Merry Christmas and enjoy some listener questions, craft beer industry news and our tasting notes on the Widmer Brothers Brrr in Episode 37. This is our last episode of the year, so grab yourself a nice winter warmer and get comfortable for a couple hours of craft beer talk. We encourage you to participate in our listener tasting notes segment by picking up a six pack of the Widmer Brothers Brrr 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:
Lazy Boy Brewing Mistletoe Bliss
Full Sail Wassail Winter Warmer
Black Raven Kitty Kat Blues
Silver City Old Scrooge
Sound Brewery Entendez Noel
Stone Brewing Stochasticity Project Grainiac
Anchorage Brewing Calabaza Boreal
Avenues Proper Gose the Gozerian
Avenues Proper Salted Caramel Porter
Widmer Brothers BrrrDeschutes Jubelale
Great Lakes Christmas Ale
Lagunitas Brown Shugga
Links to News Articles:
New Belgium Brewing is For Sale
Anheuser-Busch Acquires Four Peaks Brewing
Northwest Brewery Produces the World’s Most Expensive Beer
The King of Beers Wants to Push Craft Brews out of Your Supermarket
Episode 36 - Common Beer Flaws Unveiled
In Episode 36 we discuss some of the most common flaws found in beer, where they occur in the brewing process and how you can reduce the effects. Find out the great new and noteworthy beers we had since last episode and discover the fun times and big beers tried at the Payette Brewing Black Friday Dark Beer Festival. We also discuss a couple news articles. We encourage you to participate in our listener tasting notes segment for our next episode by picking up a six pack of the Widmer Brothers Brrr and tasting along with us.
In Episode 36 we discuss some of the most common flaws found in beer, where they occur in the brewing process and how you can reduce the effects. Find out the great new and noteworthy beers we had since last episode and discover the fun times and big beers tried at the Payette Brewing Black Friday Dark Beer Festival. We also discuss a couple news articles. We encourage you to participate in our listener tasting notes segment for our next episode by picking up a six pack of the Widmer Brothers Brrr 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:
Wingman Brewing Noel
Full Sail Session Premium Lager
Alaskan Heritage Coffee Brown
Dogfish Head Pennsylvania Tuxedo
Stone Bourbon Barrel Aged Arrogant Bastard
Anderson Valley Briney Melon Gose
Brasserie de Silly Bourbon Barrel Aged Scotch Silly
Payette 12 Gauge Imp Stouts
Heretic Evil Empire Barrel Aged RIP
Three Creeks Five Pines Chocolate Porter - Whiskey Barrel Aged
Grand Teton Whiskey Aged Black Cauldron Imp Stout
New Belgium Salted Caramel Brownie Brown Ale
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
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
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/)
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:
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
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
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)
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
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
Episode 26 - The TPSSponge Experience
Episode 26 of Tap the Craft invites Robert (@TPSSponge) from the community to talk about his craft beer journey. Be prepared to get an inside look into Robert’s passions and life experiences. We also have a chance to share our tasting notes of some beers he kindly gifted to us...MacLeod The Little Spree and Jackie Tar, as well as the Lost Abbey Track #10 Bat Out of Hell. Prepare for our next episode where we do our tasting notes with the Victory Brewing Hop Devil IPA by grabbing a bottle or six to taste along with us.
Episode 26 of Tap the Craft invites Robert (@TPSSponge) from the community to talk about his craft beer journey. Be prepared to get an inside look into Robert’s passions and life experiences. We also have a chance to share our tasting notes of some beers he kindly gifted to us...MacLeod The Little Spree and Jackie Tar, as well as the Lost Abbey Track #10 Bat Out of Hell. Prepare for our next episode where we do our tasting notes with the Victory Brewing Hop Devil IPA by grabbing a bottle or six to taste along with us.
If you would like to contact the show you can reach the host through email at tapthecraft@gmail.com, or follow us on twitter @tapthecraft or leave comments on the show post on openforumradio.com or Google+ just search for Tap the Craft to find the podcast page.
You can follow me personally on Twitter, Instagram and Untappd @lucescrew. You can follow John on Twitter @primebrewing and on Untappd @primeWA and follow his blog at www.homebrewengineer.com.
Beers mentioned on the show:
Victory Brewing Hop Devil
Firestone Walker Eighteenth Anniversary Ale
MacLeod Ale Brewing Company The Little Spree Yorkshire Pale Ale
MacLeod Ale Brewing Company Jackie Tar Brown Stout
The Lost Abbey Track #10 Bat Out of Hell
Episode 25 - Belgian Holy and Sour Ales
Our Belgian Style Review Part 2 is the main focus of Episode 25 of Tap the Craft and get the scoop on Belgian Holy and Sour ales. Find out why you will see more Bourbon barrel beers than whiskey barrel beers as we answer a listener question. We also discuss the details behind starting a fantasy beer league in your area. Join us for our tasting notes with the Anchor Brewing Anchor Steam Beer, as well as learn a little about the California Common beer style. Go grab a bottle or six and taste along with us.
Our Belgian Style Review Part 2 is the main focus of Episode 25 of Tap the Craft and get the scoop on Belgian Holy and Sour ales. Find out why you will see more Bourbon barrel beers than whiskey barrel beers as we answer a listener question. We also discuss the details behind starting a fantasy beer league in your area. Join us for our tasting notes with the Anchor Brewing Anchor Steam Beer, as well as learn a little about the California Common beer style. Go grab a bottle or six and taste along with us.
If you would like to contact the show you can reach the host through email at tapthecraft@gmail.com, or follow us on twitter @tapthecraft or leave comments on the show post on openforumradio.com or Google+ just search for Tap the Craft to find the podcast page.
You can follow me personally on Twitter, Instagram and Untappd @lucescrew. You can follow John on Twitter @primebrewing and on Untappd @primeWA and follow his blog at www.homebrewengineer.com.
Beers mentioned on the show:
Anchor Brewing Anchor Steam Beer
Full Sail Session Cream Ale
Georgetown Lucille
Stone Ruination 2.0
Kulshan Brewing Bastard Kat IPA
Lazy Boy Cinnamon Chili Stout
Victory Brewing Wild Devil
Odell Brewing Blackberry Gose
Edge Brewing Imperial Red Ale
10 Barrel Brewing Californication
Big Sky Brewing Buckin’ Monk Tripel Ale
Check it Out:
Episode 24 - The VicJoh Show
Episode 24 of Tap the Craft is a special show featuring our first community spotlight segment with Victor Johnson (@vicjohUSMC86) from The 40cast. We interview Vic and learn about his craft beer journey. We also get a first hand look into the 2015 Homebrew Conference in San Diego as John talks about the unique beers he was able to try. For episode 25 we will be tasting the Anchor Brewing Anchor Steam Beer...so go out and pick up a six pack so you can taste along with us.
Episode 24 of Tap the Craft is a special show featuring our first community spotlight segment with Victor Johnson (@vicjohUSMC86) from The 40cast. We interview Vic and learn about his craft beer journey. We also get a first hand look into the 2015 Homebrew Conference in San Diego as John talks about the unique beers he was able to try. For episode 25 we will be tasting the Anchor Brewing Anchor Steam Beer...so go out and pick up a six pack so you can taste along with us.
If you would like to contact the show you can reach the host through email at tapthecraft@gmail.com, or follow us on twitter @tapthecraft or leave comments on the show post on openforumradio.com or Google+ just search for Tap the Craft to find the podcast page.
You can follow me personally on Twitter, Instagram and Untappd @lucescrew. You can follow John on Twitter @primebrewing and on Untappd @primeWA and follow his blog at www.homebrewengineer.com.
Beers mentioned on the show:
Ommegang Three Philosophers
Heretic, Beachwood Brewing and Mraz Brewing Collaboration Belgian-style Ale
Lagunitas Equinox Pale Oat Ale
Knee Deep Brewing Hoparillo
Great Lakes Brewing Alberta Clipper Porter
Fat Heads Brewery Hippy Sippy Imperial Stout
Almanac Farmer's Reserve Pluot
Stone Brewing Drew & Steve's Imperial Mutt Brown Ale
Stone brewing Stochasticity Project: Hifi + Lofi Mixtape
Deschutes Brewery The Stoic Belgian Quad
Societe Brewing The Pugilist - Dry Irish Stout
Societe Brewing The Harlot - Belgian Blonde
Societe Brewing The Pupil - American IPA
Rare Barrel Cosmic Dust, Shadows of Their Eyes, and Ensorcelled
Stone Brewing Imperial Stout aged in Bourbon Barrel
Heretic Brewing Torment
Moonlight Meadery Flame
Old Hangtown Beerworks Prost - Kolsch
Lagunitas Brewing Scare City #2 Rye Cocoa Porter
MacLeod B rewing Jackie Tar
Modern Times Black House Oatmeal Stout
Three Weavers Southbounder Coffee Stout
Alesmith Speedway Stout
Alesmith Nut Brown Ale
Green Flash Silva Stout
Stone Brewing Enjoy By 7-4-15
Stone Brewing Imperial Stout (Standard and Chai Spiced)
Episode 23 - Belgian Ales
It’s Episode 23 of Tap the Craft and we virtually head to Belgium to discuss the awesome Belgian ale styles. Learn about the Wit, Saison, Dubbel, Tripel and Strong ale styles. We answer a listener question concerning the difference between a session and a saison. Join along in the tasting of the Tripel Karmeliet by Brouwerij Bosteels to round out your Belgian beer lesson.
It’s Episode 23 of Tap the Craft and we virtually head to Belgium to discuss the awesome Belgian ale styles. Learn about the Wit, Saison, Dubbel, Tripel and Strong ale styles. We answer a listener question concerning the difference between a session and a saison. Join along in the tasting of the Tripel Karmeliet by Brouwerij Bosteels to round out your Belgian beer lesson.
If you would like to contact the show you can reach the host through email at tapthecraft@gmail.com, or follow us on twitter @tapthecraft or leave comments on the show post on openforumradio.com or Google+ just search for Tap the Craft to find the podcast page.
You can follow me personally on Twitter, Instagram and Untappd @lucescrew. You can follow John on Twitter @primebrewing and on Untappd @primeWA and follow his blog at www.homebrewengineer.com.
Beers mentioned on the show:
Brouwerij Bosteels Tripel Karmeliet
Redhook ESB
Full Sail Brewing Session Cream Ale
Small Town Brewery Not Your Father’s Root Beer
Fremont Brewing Hops for Heroes Homefront IPA
DESTIHL Here Gose Nothin’
Almanac Dogpatch Sour
Victory Brewing Summer Love
Russian River Consecration
Allagash White
Ommegang Witte
St. Bernardus Witbier
Saison Dupont
Saison Silly
Ommegang Hennepin
Boulevard Saison-Brett
Boulevard Tank 7 Farmhouse Ale
Chimay Red
Duvel Maredsous 8
Westvleteren 8
New Belgium Abbey
Ommegang Abbey
St Bernardus Tripel
New Belgium Tripel
Victory Golden Monkey
Anderson Valley Brother David’s Tripel Abbey Style
Sierra Nevada Ovila Tripel
Duvel
Russian River Damnation
Gulden Draak
St. Bernardus Abt 12
Russian River Salvation
Episode 22 - Remember the Fallen
In Episode 22 Tap the Craft celebrates the Memorial Day week by honoring veterans who have given the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedoms and lifestyles. We discuss several new and noteworthy beers and give our picks for good picnic and BBQ beers. We add our two cents to a couple news articles to round off the show. You can prepare to participate in our listener participation tasting notes segment for episode 23 by picking up a bottle of Tripel Karmeliet by Brouwerij Bosteels and tasting right along with us.
In Episode 22 Tap the Craft celebrates the Memorial Day week by honoring veterans who have given the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedoms and lifestyles. We discuss several new and noteworthy beers and give our picks for good picnic and BBQ beers. We add our two cents to a couple news articles to round off the show. You can prepare to participate in our listener participation tasting notes segment for episode 23 by picking up a bottle of Tripel Karmeliet by Brouwerij Bosteels and tasting right along with us.
If you would like to contact the show you can reach the host through email at tapthecraft@gmail.com, or follow us on twitter @tapthecraft or leave comments on the show post on openforumradio.com or Google+ just search for Tap the Craft to find the podcast page.
You can follow me personally on Twitter, Instagram and Untappd @lucescrew. You can follow John on Twitter @primebrewing and on Untappd @primeWA and follow his blog at www.homebrewengineer.com.
Beers mentioned on the show:
Brouwerij Bosteels Tripel Karmeliet
Lagunitas Brewing 2015 Gnarleywine
Full Sail Brewing Session Cream Ale
Yards Brewing Brawler English Mild
Yards Brewing Love Stout
Stone Brewing Ruination DIPA 2.0
Stone Brewing Collaboration with Ecliptic and Wicked Weed Brewing Points Unknown IPA
Hops for Heroes Homefront IPA
News Article:
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:
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