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Episode 112 - Ladies Night

In Episode 112 we invite our wives to join us on the show to talk about their craft beer journeys. Get a little insight on how the ladies of Tap the Craft got started with craft beer and how their tastes evolved (and even shifted 180 degrees) over the years. Check out our recommendation for a Netflix documentary using science to prove and debunk common alcohol myths. We also announce the winner of the B Cups contest. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!

In Episode 112 we invite our wives to join us on the show to talk about their craft beer journeys. Get a little insight on how the ladies of Tap the Craft got started with craft beer and how their tastes evolved (and even shifted 180 degrees) over the years. Check out our recommendation for a Netflix documentary using science to prove and debunk common alcohol myths. We also announce the winner of the B Cups contest.   So grab a beer and enjoy the show! 

We are proud to partner with B Cups, supplier of Outdoor Craft Beer Cups, for partnering up with us and I encourage our listeners to go visit their site at bcups.net or fermentedreality.com and check out the world's first full line of style-specific plastic beer cups for people on the go. Whether hanging out on the beach or by the pool, or hiking the wilderness, or even enjoying some boating, B Cups are great for any place you can't use standard glassware.

If you would like to contact the show you can reach the hosts 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 tapthecraft.com. And we now have a voicemail number...you can call 208-536-3359 (208-53ODDLY) to leave feedback or questions and have your voice heard on the show. 

You can follow Denny on Twitter, Instagram and Untappd @lucescrew.  You can follow John on Twitter @primebrewing and on Untappd @primeWA and you can follow Trek Brewing on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @trekbrewing or visit the website trekbeer.com. You can follow Kris on Twitter @kris_mckenzie82 or Untappd at @mck1345 and on our Facebook page.

BEERS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:

  • Cigar City Maduro

  • Angry Chair Purple Puffs

  • Deschutes Jubelale

  • Untitled Art Horchata Stout 

  • Firestone Walker Bravo 2017

  • Brew Bus Brewing Vanilla Rollin Dirty

  • Noble Ale Works Citra Showers IIPA

  • 10 Barrel Critical Coconut Imp Stout

  • White Dog Brewing Hazy Hop Tart NEIPA

LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:

The Truth About Alcohol

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Episode 111 - Barley Futures, Candy & Beer Pairings

Join Kris and Denny for Episode 111 where we review a couple articles provided by our listeners. Is beer in jeopardy in the future due to climate change? Will Lagunitas Brewing survive the economic turmoil of late? Do you want to learn about pairing halloween candy with craft beer? Well we have just what you need...answers to all these questions. Don’t forget to leave a voicemail to be entered into our latest contest to win a set of four B Cups. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!

Join Kris and Denny for Episode 111 where we review a couple articles provided by our listeners. Is beer in jeopardy in the future due to climate change? Will Lagunitas Brewing survive the economic turmoil of late?  Do you want to learn about pairing halloween candy with craft beer? Well we have just what you need...answers to all these questions.  Don’t forget to leave a voicemail to be entered into our latest contest to win a set of four B Cups.   So grab a beer and enjoy the show! 

We are proud to partner with B Cups, supplier of Outdoor Craft Beer Cups, for partnering up with us and I encourage our listeners to go visit their site at bcups.net or fermentedreality.com and check out the world's first full line of style-specific plastic beer cups for people on the go. Whether hanging out on the beach or by the pool, or hiking the wilderness, or even enjoying some boating, B Cups are great for any place you can't use standard glassware.

If you would like to contact the show you can reach the hosts 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 tapthecraft.com. And we now have a voicemail number...you can call 208-536-3359 (208-53ODDLY) to leave feedback or questions and have your voice heard on the show. 

You can follow Denny on Twitter, Instagram and Untappd @lucescrew.  You can follow John on Twitter @primebrewing and on Untappd @primeWA and you can follow Trek Brewing on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @trekbrewing or visit the website trekbeer.com. You can follow Kris on Twitter @kris_mckenzie82 or Untappd at @mck1345 and on our Facebook page.

BEERS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:

  • Hoppin’ Frog Fresh Frog Raw Hop DIPA 

  • Full Sail Shortest Day Winter Ale

  • Deschutes Black Butte XXX 

  • Denver Beer Co Graham Cracker Porter

  • Mother Earth Four Seasons of Mother Earth (Summer 2018)

  • Goose Island Bourbon County Brand Barleywine 2017

  • Firestone Walker UnderCurrants American Wild Ale

  • Firestone Walker Luponic Distortion: IPA Series No. 10

LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:

CLIMATE CHANGE MIGHT DOUBLE THE COST OF A BEER

Lagunitas Brewing to lay off 12 percent of its workforce, affecting more than 100 employees

Halloween candy & beer pairing

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Episode 110 - Strong Ale vs. Old Ale vs. Barleywine

It’s Episode 110 and Kris McKenzie is once again joining Denny to help host the show while John tends bar at Trek Brewing. In this episode we dive into the nuances of three british ales that are so similar to one another that most people don’t know which they are drinking. Find out the differences between the strong ale, old ale and barleywine. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!

It’s Episode 110 and Kris McKenzie is once again joining Denny to help host the show while John tends bar at Trek Brewing. In this episode we dive into the nuances of three british ales that are so similar to one another that most people don’t know which they are drinking. Find out the differences between the strong ale, old ale and barleywine.  So grab a beer and enjoy the show! 

We are proud to partner with B Cups, supplier of Outdoor Craft Beer Cups, for partnering up with us and I encourage our listeners to go visit their site at bcups.net or fermentedreality.com and check out the world's first full line of style-specific plastic beer cups for people on the go. Whether hanging out on the beach or by the pool, or hiking the wilderness, or even enjoying some boating, B Cups are great for any place you can't use standard glassware.

If you would like to contact the show you can reach the hosts 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 tapthecraft.com. And we now have a voicemail number...you can call 208-536-3359 (208-53ODDLY) to leave feedback or questions and have your voice heard on the show. 

You can follow Denny on Twitter, Instagram and Untappd @lucescrew.  You can follow John on Twitter @primebrewing and on Untappd @primeWA and you can follow Trek Brewing on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @trekbrewing or visit the website trekbeer.com. You can follow Kris on Twitter @kris_mckenzie82 or Untappd at @mck1345 and on our Facebook page.

BEERS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:

  • Dust Bowl Brewing Confused Therapist DIPA

  • Deschutes Chasin’ Freshies Fresh Hop IPA

  • Sunriver Brewing D’Bomb Fresh Hop IPA with Amarillo hops

  • Melvin Brewing Fresh Hop Melvin IPA

  • Pelican Brewing Elemental Fresh Hop IPA

  • Mother Earth Brewing Four Seasons of Mother Earth 

  • Boxing Bear Brewing Chocolate Milk stout w/coffee 

  • Smog City Brewing and 21st Amendment collaboration California Love 

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Episode 109 - 2018 Great American Beer Festival

It’s that time of year again...yes, we discuss the 2018 Great American Beer Festival in Episode 109. We have Kris McKenzie once again joining Denny to help host the show while John tends bar at Trek Brewing. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!

It’s that time of year again...yes, we discuss the 2018 Great American Beer Festival in Episode 109. We have Kris McKenzie once again joining Denny to help host the show while John tends bar at Trek Brewing.  So grab a beer and enjoy the show! 

We are proud to partner with B Cups, supplier of Outdoor Craft Beer Cups, for partnering up with us and I encourage our listeners to go visit their site at bcups.net or fermentedreality.com and check out the world's first full line of style-specific plastic beer cups for people on the go. Whether hanging out on the beach or by the pool, or hiking the wilderness, or even enjoying some boating, B Cups are great for any place you can't use standard glassware.

If you would like to contact the show you can reach the hosts 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 tapthecraft.com. And we now have a voicemail number...you can call 208-536-3359 (208-53ODDLY) to leave feedback or questions and have your voice heard on the show. 

You can follow Denny on Twitter, Instagram and Untappd @lucescrew.  You can follow John on Twitter @primebrewing and on Untappd @primeWA and you can follow Trek Brewing on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @trekbrewing or visit the website trekbeer.com. You can follow Kris on Twitter @kris_mckenzie82 or Untappd at @mck1345 and on our Facebook page.

BEERS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:

  • Zipline Brewing DAAANG IPA 

  • Big Sky Bobo’s Robust Porter

  • Modern Times Barrel Aged Devil’s Teeth w/Strawberry & Vanilla

  • Treehouse Brewing Haze DIPA 

  • Angry Chair Insulin Resistance

  • Revision Hops In A Can NE TIPA 

  • Revision Battle of the Lords NE DIPA 

  • Rogue Ales Combat Wombat NE Sour IPA

  • Roadhouse Brewing Mountain Jam Vol2 NE IPA

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Episode 108 - Blonde Ales Matter

In Episode 108 Kris McKenzie joins Denny to talk about Blonde Ales and to catch up on his beer adventures. Sometimes blonde ales don’t get the attention of other more popular styles, but in this episode we will get you excited to order up that blonde ale during your next brewery visit. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!

In Episode 108 Kris McKenzie joins Denny to talk about Blonde Ales and to catch up on his beer adventures. Sometimes blonde ales don’t get the attention of other more popular styles, but in this episode we will get you excited to order up that blonde ale during your next brewery visit. So grab a beer and enjoy the show! 

We are proud to partner with HOPCLOTH apparel and invite you to visit their site at https://www.hopcloth.com to find great craft beer themed clothing that remind people “Craft beer is not alcoholism...it’s a hobby!”  And let them know we sent you by using the code “tapthecraft” at checkout to get free shipping!

If you would like to contact the show you can reach the hosts 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 tapthecraft.com. And we now have a voicemail number...you can call 208-536-3359 (208-53ODDLY) to leave feedback or questions and have your voice heard on the show. 

You can follow Denny on Twitter, Instagram and Untappd @lucescrew.  You can follow John on Twitter @primebrewing and on Untappd @primeWA and you can follow Trek Brewing on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @trekbrewing or visit the website trekbeer.com. You can follow Kris on Twitter @kris_mckenzie82 or Untappd at @mck1345 and on our Facebook page.

BEERS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:

  • Hoppin Frog - BORIS the Crusher

  • Denver Beer Co. Graham Cracker Porter

  • Jim Dandy Ambitious Blonde Ale

  • Jim Dandy Fahrvergnügen Altbier

  • Jim Dandy Idaho 7 Pale Ale 

  • Anchorage Brewing The Experiment

  • Ruebens Brews Expat IPA 

  • Silver City Brewery Kwik Stout 

  • Hidden Springs The Upside Down

  • Hangar 24 10th Anniversary Sorbet Gose

  • Odell Brewing Cloud Catcher Milkshake IPA

  • BrickStone Brewery Pale Ale (APA) 

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Episode 107 - Israel Beer Adventures 2018

Denny’s back in country and he has some tales to tell on Episode 107. Find out what new beer adventures were experienced in Israel and a couple must visit beer places. We also received our review samples of the Arcadia Motorhead Road Crew IPA…so we provide our tasting notes of this mad metal collaboration. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!

Denny’s back in country and he has some tales to tell on Episode 107. Find out what new beer adventures were experienced in Israel and a couple must visit beer places. We also received our review samples of the Arcadia Motorhead Road Crew IPA…so we provide our tasting notes of this mad metal collaboration. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!

BEERS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:

  • DAB Radler

  • Connecticut Valley Brewing

  • Cetus NEIPA

  • Alexander/Mikkeller Holy Fruit NEDIPA

  • Srigim Emek Ha’ela Belgian Tripel

  • Urban Artifact Love Letter (peach)

  • Urban Artifact Fire Iron (passion fruit, guava, banana)

  • Urban Artifact The Gadget (raspberry and blackberry)

  • Deschutes Black Butte XXX

  • Firestone Walker Leo vs. Ursus: Doublus DIPA

  • Fuller’s India Pale Ale Fuller’s Wild River Pale Ale

  • BrewDog Pony Club Pale Ale

  • Arcadia Brewing Motorhead Road Crew IPA

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Episode 106 - Radler, the Bite You Need this Summer

It’s Episode 106 and we dive into a summer treat discussing an article listing 8 must drink Radlers during the warmer days of summer. We also discuss a few extra great Radlers we enjoy that were not on the list. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!

It’s Episode 106 and we dive into a summer treat discussing an article listing 8 must drink Radlers during the warmer days of summer. We also discuss a few extra great Radlers we enjoy that were not on the list. So grab a beer and enjoy the show! 

We are proud to partner with HOPCLOTH apparel and invite you to visit their site at https://www.hopcloth.com to find great craft beer themed clothing that remind people “Craft beer is not alcoholism...it’s a hobby!”  And let them know we sent you by using the code “tapthecraft” at checkout to get free shipping!

If you would like to contact the show you can reach the hosts 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 tapthecraft.com. And we now have a voicemail number...you can call 208-536-3359 (208-53ODDLY) to leave feedback or questions and have your voice heard on the show. 

You can follow Denny on Twitter, Instagram and Untappd @lucescrew.  You can follow John on Twitter @primebrewing and on Untappd @primeWA and you can follow Trek Brewing on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @trekbrewing or visit the website trekbeer.com. You can follow Kris on Twitter @kris_mckenzie82 or Untappd at @mck1345 and on our Facebook page.

BEERS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:

  • Grand Teton Bitch Creek American Brown Ale

  • Stone Fear Movies Lions

  • Pabst APA

  • Brewery Ommegang Gnomegang Belgian Strong Golden Ale

  • Hoppin’ Frog Barrel Aged BORIS Royale

  • New Belgium The Hemperor HPA

  • Breckenridge Nitro Orange Cream Ale

LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:

Return of the Radler: 8 Radlers to Cool Off with this Summer

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Episode 105 - English Bitter vs English IPA

Episode 105 kicks off season 5 with a little education on the English Bitters and how they differ from the English IPA. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!

Episode 105 kicks off season 5 with a little education on the English Bitters and how they differ from the English IPA.  So grab a beer and enjoy the show! 

We are proud to partner with HOPCLOTH apparel and invite you to visit their site at https://www.hopcloth.com to find great craft beer themed clothing that remind people “Craft beer is not alcoholism...it’s a hobby!”  And let them know we sent you by using the code “tapthecraft” at checkout to get free shipping!

If you would like to contact the show you can reach the hosts 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 tapthecraft.com. And we now have a voicemail number...you can call 208-536-3359 (208-53ODDLY) to leave feedback or questions and have your voice heard on the show. 

You can follow Denny on Twitter, Instagram and Untappd @lucescrew.  You can follow John on Twitter @primebrewing and on Untappd @primeWA and you can follow Trek Brewing on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @trekbrewing or visit the website trekbeer.com. You can follow Kris on Twitter @kris_mckenzie82 or Untappd at @mck1345 and on our Facebook page.

BEERS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:

  • Odd Side Ales Pineapple Dank Juice

  • Meriwether Apricot Sage Cider

  • Anderson Valley Framboise Rose Gose

  • Revision Mystic Topaz NEIPA 

  • Roadhouse Wilson West Coast NEIPA

  • New Belgium Bicycle Kick Kolsch

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Episode 104 - Great Way to End Season 4

It’s Episode 104 and can you believe we just finished four years of the show?! And what better way to celebrate than with a meetup event at Trek Brewing! So this show is all about the event and Denny’s vacation adventures. We talk about a lot of different beers found on the East Coast. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!

It’s Episode 104 and can you believe we just finished four years of the show?! And what better way to celebrate than with a meetup event at Trek Brewing! So this show is all about the event and Denny’s vacation adventures. We talk about a lot of different beers found on the East Coast. So grab a beer and enjoy the show! 

We are proud to partner with HOPCLOTH apparel and invite you to visit their site at https://www.hopcloth.com to find great craft beer themed clothing that remind people “Craft beer is not alcoholism...it’s a hobby!”  And let them know we sent you by using the code “tapthecraft” at checkout to get free shipping!

If you would like to contact the show you can reach the hosts 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 tapthecraft.com. And we now have a voicemail number...you can call 208-536-3359 (208-53ODDLY) to leave feedback or questions and have your voice heard on the show. 

You can follow Denny on Twitter, Instagram and Untappd @lucescrew.  You can follow John on Twitter @primebrewing and on Untappd @primeWA and you can follow Trek Brewing on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @trekbrewing or visit the website trekbeer.com. You can follow Kris on Twitter @kris_mckenzie82 or Untappd at @mck1345 and on our Facebook page.

BEERS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:

  • Listermann Cinci 75

  • Bell’s Two Hearted Ale

  • Troegs Nimble Giant

  • Southern Tier Samoa This Imperial Stout

  • Southern Tier Cherry Cordial Imperial Stout

  • Southern Tier Thick Mint Chocolate Mint Imperial Stout

  • Southern Tier Imperial Peach Gose

  • Southern Tier Raspberry White

  • Southern Tier Pittsburgh Brew’d: North Shore Fog NE IPA

  • Brew Gentlemen General Braddock’s IPA

  • Brew Gentlemen Mr Automatic PorterOwl’s Brew Radler That’s My Jam

  • Listermann Triple Digit Series: Chickow Imperial Brown Ale

  • Madtree Entropic Theory IPA

  • Three Tigers Brewing Honey Pecan Brown Ale Jackie O’s Matriarch Triple IPA

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Episode 103 - You Asked, We Answer

It’s Episode 103 and we take on a few listener questions...some from the last episode, some from beer articles and one from a listener looking into home brewing equipment advice. Denny also talks about his beer adventures in Las Vegas and talks about his first glitter beer experience. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!

It’s Episode 103 and we take on a few listener questions...some from the last episode, some from beer articles and one from a listener looking into home brewing equipment advice.  Denny also talks about his beer adventures in Las Vegas and talks about his first glitter beer experience. So grab a beer and enjoy the show! 

We are proud to partner with HOPCLOTH apparel and invite you to visit their site at https://www.hopcloth.com to find great craft beer themed clothing that remind people “Craft beer is not alcoholism...it’s a hobby!”  And let them know we sent you by using the code “tapthecraft” at checkout to get free shipping!

If you would like to contact the show you can reach the hosts 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 tapthecraft.com. And we now have a voicemail number...you can call 208-536-3359 (208-53ODDLY) to leave feedback or questions and have your voice heard on the show. 

You can follow Denny on Twitter, Instagram and Untappd @lucescrew.  You can follow John on Twitter @primebrewing and on Untappd @primeWA and you can follow Trek Brewing on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @trekbrewing or visit the website trekbeer.com. You can follow Kris on Twitter @kris_mckenzie82 or Untappd at @mck1345 and on our Facebook page.

BEERS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:

  • Millersburg Major Holmes DIPA

  • Madtree Citra High Imp IPA

  • Big Dog Brewing Kilt Sniffer Scotch Ale 

  • Bad Beat Brewing “Garbage idea to put a team in the desert” NE IPA 

  • Tenaya Creek Brewery Hauling Oats w/Coconut 

  • Joseph James Brewing New IPA, Who Dis?

  • Banger Brewing Morning Joe Coffee Kolsch

  • Local Craft Beer, Tehachapi Hop Down For What IPA

  • Revision Brewing Skunkwerks Exp 5.5 Pale Ale

  • Camo Beer Company Camo Black Extra Malt Liquor

  • Barbarian Brewing Unicorn Farts

  • Boulevard Rye on Rye X 

  • Stillwater Artisanal (w/Sleeping Giant) Collaborations Are For Lovers Imperial Stout with mango, coffee & vanilla

  • Meriwether Cider Hardwood: Bourbon Barrel Aged Maple Cider

  • Hubbard’s Cave Accident in Hubbard’s Cave (2018-1) Imp Stout

LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:

Bell's Two Hearted ranked No. 1 by America's home brewers 

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Episode 102 - The Solo Show

It’s Episode 102 and the format is a little different...but hopefully it works. Denny is solo and talks about the beer trends seen in the first third of 2018 according to the Brewers Association. He also talks about a new music collaboration beer release between Arcadia Brewing and MOTORHEAD called Road Crew IPA. It’s another short show this week. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!

It’s Episode 102 and the format is a little different...but hopefully it works. Denny is solo and talks about the beer trends seen in the first third of 2018 according to the Brewers Association. He also talks about a new music collaboration beer release between Arcadia Brewing and MOTORHEAD called Road Crew IPA.  It’s another short show this week.  So grab a beer and enjoy the show! 

We are proud to partner with HOPCLOTH apparel and invite you to visit their site at https://www.hopcloth.com to find great craft beer themed clothing that remind people “Craft beer is not alcoholism...it’s a hobby!”  And let them know we sent you by using the code “tapthecraft” at checkout to get free shipping!

If you would like to contact the show you can reach the hosts 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 tapthecraft.com. And we now have a voicemail number...you can call 208-536-3359 (208-53ODDLY) to leave feedback or questions and have your voice heard on the show. 

You can follow Denny on Twitter, Instagram and Untappd @lucescrew.  You can follow John on Twitter @primebrewing and on Untappd @primeWA and you can follow Trek Brewing on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @trekbrewing or visit the website trekbeer.com. You can follow Kris on Twitter @kris_mckenzie82 or Untappd at @mck1345 and on our Facebook page.

BEERS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:

  • Grand Teton Bitch Creek American Brown Ale

  • Fort George 3-Way IPA (collab with Holy Mountain and Modern Times)

  • Belching Beaver Deftones Digital Bath IPA

  • Roadhouse Avarice & Greed Golden Belgian Ale

LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:

EARLY 2018 BEER STYLE TRENDS

CraftBeerJoe.com

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Episode 101 - Juicy or Hazy Styles

In episode 101 we take on the juicy or hazy beer style according to the new additions to the Brewers Association 2018 style guidelines. We keep on track and put out a short show this week. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!

In episode 101 we take on the juicy or hazy beer style according to the new additions to the Brewers Association 2018 style guidelines. We keep on track and put out a short show this week.  So grab a beer and enjoy the show! 

We are proud to partner with HOPCLOTH apparel and invite you to visit their site at https://www.hopcloth.com to find great craft beer themed clothing that remind people “Craft beer is not alcoholism...it’s a hobby!”  And let them know we sent you by using the code “tapthecraft” at checkout to get free shipping!

If you would like to contact the show you can reach the hosts 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 tapthecraft.com. And we now have a voicemail number...you can call 208-536-3359 (208-53ODDLY) to leave feedback or questions and have your voice heard on the show. 

You can follow Denny on Twitter, Instagram and Untappd @lucescrew.  You can follow John on Twitter @primebrewing and on Untappd @primeWA and you can follow Trek Brewing on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @trekbrewing or visit the website trekbeer.com. You can follow Kris on Twitter @kris_mckenzie82 or Untappd at @mck1345 and on our Facebook page.

BEERS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:

  • Great Lakes Cloud Cutter

  • Big Sky Summer Honey

  • Boulevard Tequila Barrel Lime Gose

  • Revision State of Haze NEIPA

  • Seventh Son Cloudbusting

  • Aslin Cocoa Mapalm

LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:

BREWERS ASSOCIATION BEER STYLE GUIDELINES

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Episode 100 - German Pils with Special Guests

In episode 100 we celebrate by inviting a couple friends and talking about German Pilsner style guidelines, as well as do tasting notes with the North Coast Scrimshaw pilsner. Denny finishes his review of Tavour and we reminisce over the past 99 episodes. See if our favorite and wishlist beers hold up over two years. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!

In episode 100 we celebrate by inviting a couple friends and talking about German Pilsner style guidelines, as well as do tasting notes with the North Coast Scrimshaw pilsner. Denny finishes his review of Tavour and we reminisce over the past 99 episodes. See if our favorite and wishlist beers hold up over two years.  So grab a beer and enjoy the show! 

We are proud to partner with HOPCLOTH apparel and invite you to visit their site at https://www.hopcloth.com to find great craft beer themed clothing that remind people “Craft beer is not alcoholism...it’s a hobby!”  And let them know we sent you by using the code “tapthecraft” at checkout to get free shipping!

If you would like to contact the show you can reach the hosts 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 tapthecraft.com. And we now have a voicemail number...you can call 208-536-3359 (208-53ODDLY) to leave feedback or questions and have your voice heard on the show. 

You can follow Denny on Twitter, Instagram and Untappd @lucescrew.  You can follow John on Twitter @primebrewing and on Untappd @primeWA and you can follow Trek Brewing on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @trekbrewing or visit the website trekbeer.com. You can follow Kris on Twitter @kris_mckenzie82 or Untappd at @mck1345 and on our Facebook page.

BEERS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:

  • North Coast Scrimshaw

  • Aslin Double Orange Starfish

  • Brew Bus Curb Check Barrel aged Imperial Porter

  • Ninkasi Prismatic IPA

  • Hoppin’ Frog Infusion A: Peanut Butter Chocolate Coffee Porter

  • M.I.A. Tourist Trappe Belgian Tripel

  • Allagash Map 40 Belgian-style stout with cold-brewed coffee

  • Funky Buddha The Love Below

  • Angry Chair Franken Berry

  • The Veil Chubbles

  • The Veil White Bugatti

  • Aslin Astro Zombie

  • Heretic Juicier Than Thou with Mango NEIPA 

  • New Belgium Honey Orange Tripel 

LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:

20 Bars With Bizarre Rules You Have to Follow — or Fear Being Kicked Out

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Episode 99 - Discover German Altbier

In episode 99 we take a look at a lesser known German beer style called Altbier. Why talk about this style? Because Denny found a really good one and wants to talk about the style and encourage our listener to check out the style for themselves. We also discuss an article listing the top 50 new breweries to open in the last year and find out which two of Denny’s favorites made the list. And let us know if any of the breweries on the list are your favorites too! So grab a beer and enjoy the show!

In episode 99 we take a look at a lesser known German beer style called Altbier. Why talk about this style? Because Denny found a really good one and wants to talk about the style and encourage our listener to check out the style for themselves.  We also discuss an article listing the top 50 new breweries to open in the last year and find out which two of Denny’s favorites made the list. And let us know if any of the breweries on the list are your favorites too! So grab a beer and enjoy the show! 

We are proud to partner with HOPCLOTH apparel and invite you to visit their site at https://www.hopcloth.com to find great craft beer themed clothing that remind people “Craft beer is not alcoholism...it’s a hobby!”  And let them know we sent you by using the code “tapthecraft” at checkout to get free shipping!

If you would like to contact the show you can reach the hosts 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 tapthecraft.com. And we now have a voicemail number...you can call 208-536-3359 (208-53ODDLY) to leave feedback or questions and have your voice heard on the show. 

You can follow Denny on Twitter, Instagram and Untappd @lucescrew.  You can follow John on Twitter @primebrewing and on Untappd @primeWA and you can follow Trek Brewing on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @trekbrewing or visit the website trekbeer.com. You can follow Kris on Twitter @kris_mckenzie82 or Untappd at @mck1345 and on our Facebook page.

BEERS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:

  • Hi-Wire Gose

  • Left Coast Asylum Belgian Style Tripel

  • North Coast Alt Nouveau

  • Ommegang Game of Thrones - Hand of the Queen English Barleywine

  • North High The Final Countdown

  • Hi-Wire Lager

  • Madtree Entropic Theory

  • Anderson Valley Framboise Rose Gose

  • Bridgeport Our Original IPA Wet Hopped

  • Sierra Nevada Beer For Drinking Golden Ale

LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:

Altbier - Wikipedia

All About Beer - ALTBIER

50 of the Best New Breweries

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Episode 98 - Reinventing Fisher Brewing

In episode 98 we take a look at a Utah brewery that was resurrected from the ashes 50 years after the last beer was poured. Denny visited A. Fisher Brewing in Salt Lake City and was not only impressed with the great flavorful beer, but also the nostalgia of the brand. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!

In episode 98 we take a look at a Utah brewery that was resurrected from the ashes 50 years after the last beer was poured. Denny visited A. Fisher Brewing in Salt Lake City and was not only impressed with the great flavorful beer, but also the nostalgia of the brand.  So grab a beer and enjoy the show! 

We are proud to partner with HOPCLOTH apparel and invite you to visit their site at https://www.hopcloth.com to find great craft beer themed clothing that remind people “Craft beer is not alcoholism...it’s a hobby!”  And let them know we sent you by using the code “tapthecraft” at checkout to get free shipping!

If you would like to contact the show you can reach the hosts 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 tapthecraft.com. And we now have a voicemail number...you can call 208-536-3359 (208-53ODDLY) to leave feedback or questions and have your voice heard on the show. 

You can follow Denny on Twitter, Instagram and Untappd @lucescrew.  You can follow John on Twitter @primebrewing and on Untappd @primeWA and you can follow Trek Brewing on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @trekbrewing or visit the website trekbeer.com. You can follow Kris on Twitter @kris_mckenzie82 or Untappd at @mck1345 and on our Facebook page.

BEERS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:

  • Land Grant Binary Star

  • Ninkasi Dawn of the Red

  • Bohemian Brewing Noble Hefeweizen 

  • Bohemian Brewing Simpl Session India Munich Pale Lager

  • A. Fisher Brewing Piney Brown 

  • A. Fisher Brewing Rye Cream Ale

  • A. Fisher Brewing Citra Kolsch 

  • North High Filthy McNasty

  • Seventh Son Nonsense IPA

  • Heist Brewery Blurred is the World NE IPA 

  • Cigar City Jai Alai IPA

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Episode 97 - Glitter Beer Giddiness

There’s a new beer fad out there causing a mesmerizing enchantment on craft beer lovers across the nation. In episode 97, John and Denny talk glitter beer and how it’s unique ingredient can win over even the burliest of beer drinkers. We also discuss the fall of Green Flash Brewing and some misleading beer labels. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!

There’s a new beer fad out there causing a mesmerizing enchantment on craft beer lovers across the nation. In episode 97, John and Denny talk glitter beer and how it’s unique ingredient can win over even the burliest of beer drinkers. We also discuss the fall of Green Flash Brewing and some misleading beer labels.  So grab a beer and enjoy the show! 

We are proud to partner with HOPCLOTH apparel and invite you to visit their site at https://www.hopcloth.com to find great craft beer themed clothing that remind people “Craft beer is not alcoholism...it’s a hobby!”  And let them know we sent you by using the code “tapthecraft” at checkout to get free shipping!

If you would like to contact the show you can reach the hosts 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 tapthecraft.com. And we now have a voicemail number...you can call 208-536-3359 (208-53ODDLY) to leave feedback or questions and have your voice heard on the show. 

You can follow Denny on Twitter, Instagram and Untappd @lucescrew.  You can follow John on Twitter @primebrewing and on Untappd @primeWA and you can follow Trek Brewing on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @trekbrewing or visit the website trekbeer.com. You can follow Kris on Twitter @kris_mckenzie82 or Untappd at @mck1345 and on our Facebook page.

BEERS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:

  • Land Grant Binary Star

  • Iron Horse Quilter’s Irish Death

  • Rhinegeist Hustle

  • White Dog Brewing River Beer

  • 7venth Sun Sakura Obscura Cherry Pomegranate Berliner Weisse

  • Heist Citraquench’l NE IPA

LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:

Glitter Beer Sparkles as Spring’s Craft Beer Trend 

GLITTER BEER: THE FULL REPORT

Pabst Sued for Saying Some of Its Beer Is Fancier Than It Really Is

GREEN FLASH BREWING INC. FORECLOSED, SELLS GREEN FLASH AND ALPINE ASSETS

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Episode 96 - Welcome to Alefort

John and Denny talk beer and get caught up on the opening of Trek Brewing. We also talk about the Boise Treefort Music Festival and more importantly the Alefort Beer Festival. So grab a beer and enjoy!

John and Denny talk beer and get caught up on the opening of Trek Brewing. We also talk about the Boise Treefort Music Festival and more importantly the Alefort Beer Festival.  So grab a beer and enjoy! 

We are proud to partner with HOPCLOTH apparel and invite you to visit their site at https://www.hopcloth.com to find great craft beer themed clothing that remind people “Craft beer is not alcoholism...it’s a hobby!”  And let them know we sent you by using the code “tapthecraft” at checkout to get free shipping

If you would like to contact the show you can reach the hosts 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 tapthecraft.com. And we now have a voicemail number...you can call 208-536-3359 (208-53ODDLY) to leave feedback or questions and have your voice heard on the show. 

You can follow Denny on Twitter, Instagram and Untappd @lucescrew.  You can follow John on Twitter @primebrewing and on Untappd @primeWA and you can follow Trek Brewing on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @trekbrewing or visit the website trekbeer.com. You can follow Kris on Twitter @kris_mckenzie82 or Untappd at @mck1345 and on our Facebook page.

BEERS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:

  • Epic Brainless Raspberries

  • John’s 5 year old barleywine

  • MadTree Luna Lux

  • Nine of Hearts

  • Big Ditch Excavator Rye Brown Ale

  • Three Heads The Majestic Imperial Stout

  • Three Heads Freak Cafe Imperial Coffee Oatmeal Brown Ale

  • Rohrbach Cookies and Milk Stout

  • Empire Local Grind Scotch Ale w/coffee

  • Belching Beaver Good Morning Beautiful Brown Ale 

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Episode 95 - Beer Trading 101

Have you tried everything your local area has to offer? Well join Denny and Kris in Ep95 where we talk all about beer trading. Find out the ins and outs of the practice and some tricks of the trade. Discover the trials and tribulations of navigating the Tampa Beer Week this year...maybe you don’t want to come this week. So grab a beer and enjoy!

Have you tried everything your local area has to offer? Well join Denny and Kris in Ep95 where we talk all about beer trading. Find out the ins and outs of the practice and some tricks of the trade. Discover the trials and tribulations of navigating the Tampa Beer Week this year...maybe you don’t want to come this week. So grab a beer and enjoy! 

We are proud to partner with HOPCLOTH apparel and invite you to visit their site at https://www.hopcloth.com to find great craft beer themed clothing that remind people “Craft beer is not alcoholism...it’s a hobby!”  And let them know we sent you by using the code “tapthecraft” at checkout to get free shipping!

If you would like to contact the show you can reach the hosts 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 tapthecraft.com. And we now have a voicemail number...you can call 208-536-3359 (208-53ODDLY) to leave feedback or questions and have your voice heard on the show. 

You can follow Denny on Twitter, Instagram and Untappd @lucescrew.  You can follow John on Twitter @primebrewing and on Untappd @primeWA and you can follow Trek Brewing on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @trekbrewing or visit the website trekbeer.com. You can follow Kris on Twitter @kris_mckenzie82 or Untappd at @mck1345 and on our Facebook page.

BEERS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:

  • Brew Bus Scorched earth

  • Genesee Bock Beer 

  • Civil Society Hieroglyphics w/Mosaic, Motueka and Topaz NEIPA

  • Burial Beer Griddle Imperial Espresso Stout

  • Burial Beer Bloodtusk Kellerbier Lager

  • 7venth Sun Barter Bait Berliner Weisse with passionfruit and vanilla

  • 7venth Sun Sakura Obscura Berliner Weisse with Cherry and Pomegranate

  • Big Top Brewing Decklin’s Indulgence 

  • Founders Canadian Breakfast Stout

  • Modern Times City of the Dead Export Stout (with bourbon barrel aged coffee beans)

  • Georgetown MEOWSA DIPA 

  • Revision Planet Lovetron NEIPA

LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:

BeerTradingGlossary.com

BeerShippers.com

U-Haul Wine Shipping boxes

Tavour.com

BringontheBeer.com

CraftBeerKings.com

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Episode 94 - Baltic Porter Season

It’s winter time and the air is cold, so why not warm yourself up with a unique lager called the Baltic Porter. In Episode 94 we discuss the Baltic Porter style, as well as talk about a few noteworthy beers of the style you can try. Find out what a “Can Jam” is and the experience one of our listeners had recently. We also answer a listener question concerning a pro wrestler themed beer from California. We also announce the winner of our HOPCLOTH “Drink Beer from Here” shirt contest. So grab a beer and enjoy!

It’s winter time and the air is cold, so why not warm yourself up with a unique lager called the Baltic Porter. In Episode 94 we discuss the Baltic Porter style, as well as talk about a few noteworthy beers of the style you can try. Find out what a “Can Jam” is and the experience one of our listeners had recently. We also answer a listener question concerning a pro wrestler themed beer from California.  We also announce the winner of our HOPCLOTH “Drink Beer from Here” shirt contest. So grab a beer and enjoy! 

We are proud to partner with HOPCLOTH apparel and invite you to visit their site at https://www.hopcloth.com to find great craft beer themed clothing that remind people “Craft beer is not alcoholism...it’s a hobby!”  And let them know we sent you by using the code “tapthecraft” at checkout to get free shipping!

If you would like to contact the show you can reach the hosts 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 tapthecraft.com. And we now have a voicemail number...you can call 208-536-3359 (208-53ODDLY) to leave feedback or questions and have your voice heard on the show. 

You can follow Denny on Twitter, Instagram and Untappd @lucescrew.  You can follow John on Twitter @primebrewing and on Untappd @primeWA and you can follow Trek Brewing on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @trekbrewing or visit the website trekbeer.com. You can follow Kris on Twitter @kris_mckenzie82 or Untappd at @mck1345 and on our Facebook page.

BEERS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:

  • Wyndridge Farm Brewing Barn Dog

  • Firestone Walker Leo vs Ursus Wookus Imperial Black IPA

  • Fort George Bourbon Barrel Cavatica Stout

  • Epic Brewing Big Bad Baptist (Release#85) Imp Stout

  • Firestone Walker Firestone 21 (XXI) Anniversary Ale

  • Millersburg Major Holmes

  • Millersburg Nut HouseDevils Backbone Danzig

  • Smuttynose Baltic Porter

  • Alaskan Baltic Porter

LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:

WikiBrew.com page on Baltic Porter

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Episode 93 - Immaculate Inoculation: A Wild Beer Story

Episode 93 brings back our buddy Kris and we take a walk on the wild side with spontaneous fermented wild beer. Learn about the difference between sour and wild beer and how brewers achieve spontaneous fermentation. We also discuss the aging and blending process required to get that tasty beverage into your glass. Get your update on Trek Brewing and find out the opening date. We are also giving away a HOPCLOTH “Drink Beer from Here” shirt...listen to get the details on how you can enter to win. So grab a beer and enjoy!

Episode 93 brings back our buddy Kris and we take a walk on the wild side with spontaneous fermented wild beer. Learn about the difference between sour and wild beer and how brewers achieve spontaneous fermentation. We also discuss the aging and blending process required to get that tasty beverage into your glass.  Get your update on Trek Brewing and find out the opening date. We are also giving away a HOPCLOTH “Drink Beer from Here” shirt...listen to get the details on how you can enter to win. So grab a beer and enjoy! 

We are proud to partner with HOPCLOTH apparel and invite you to visit their site at https://www.hopcloth.com to find great craft beer themed clothing that remind people “Craft beer is not alcoholism...it’s a hobby!”  And let them know we sent you by using the code “tapthecraft” at checkout to get free shipping!

If you would like to contact the show you can reach the hosts 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 tapthecraft.com. And we now have a voicemail number...you can call 208-536-3359 (208-53ODDLY) to leave feedback or questions and have your voice heard on the show. 

You can follow Denny on Twitter, Instagram and Untappd @lucescrew.  You can follow John on Twitter @primebrewing and on Untappd @primeWA and you can follow Trek Brewing on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @trekbrewing or visit the website trekbeer.com. You can follow Kris on Twitter @kris_mckenzie82 or Untappd at @mck1345 and on our Facebook page.

BEERS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:

  • Sierra Nevada Hop BulletMikerphone Brewing - Untitled Art - Hazelnut Imperial StoutAnderson Valley Barrel-Aged G&T Gose

  • Revision Brewing Glitter Moon NE-DIPA 

  • Fremont Brewing Stone Squirrel Coffee Porter

  • Fort George 10th Anniversary Barley Wine

  • Lagunitas Eroica Sour Ale

  • Daughters 4 Redemption Barrel Aged Quad

  • Belching Beaver Peanut Butter milk stout 

  • Mother Earth Brewing Cali Creamin’ 

  • Avery Brewing Certatio Equestris Barrel aged sour ale w/ peppermint 

  • Dankhouse Couch Kushn

LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:

Milk the Funk Wiki page on Spontaneous Fermentation a

Spontaneous Fermentation: Science, Not Sorcery

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