TTC Podcast Episodes

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Episode 119 - Craft Beer for Lovers or Not

It’s Valentine’s Day so Episode 119 is focused on craft beers you might want to drink on this day, whether you’re a star-crossed lover or bitter to love. We reveal must try chocolate stouts, IPAs and styles in between so you are guaranteed to find something worth trying. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!

It’s Valentine’s Day so Episode 119 is focused on craft beers you might want to drink on this day, whether you’re a star-crossed lover or bitter to love.  We reveal must try chocolate stouts, IPAs and styles in between so you are guaranteed to find something worth trying.  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.

Tavour Promo - Use promo code “tapthecraft” and it will give any NEW user a $10 credit after they spend $25

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 Imperial Oatmeal stout

  • Deschutes & Bell Collaboration SchwarzbierBullfrog Creek Brick City Milkshake IPA (strawberries vanilla)

  • Atom Brewing Uit De Grond 

  • pFriem Family Brewers Scotch Barrel Aged Imperial Brown 

  • Zaftig Brewing company One Night Stand #254 Rasberry

  • Woodland Empire Battlehammer Stout

  • North Coast Brewing Passionfruit-Peach Berliner Wiesse 

  • Belching Beaver Tooth & Tail 

  • Revision Citra City

  • Brooklyn Brewery’s Black Ops

  • Foothill Brewery Sexual Chocolate 

  • AleSmith’s My Bloody Valentine AleAlewerks Bitter ValentineThe Bruery Tart of Darkness

  • Anchorage Brewing Love Buzz

  • Carton Brewing CupidUrban Artifact Love LetterYards Love Stout

 

LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:

THE BREW: VALENTINE'S DAY BEERS TO HELP YOU DRINK AWAY THE PAIN

Here’s What Craft Beer Lovers Should Be Drinking on Valentine’s Day

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Episode 118 - Welcome to the Dark Side

It’s Episode 118 and Denny takes on the topic of the Schwarzbier with the BJCP style guidelines and some great examples for you to try. He’s going solo this episode so it’s a little shorter than usual, but he still has some great beer conversation. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!

It’s Episode 118 and Denny takes on the topic of the Schwarzbier with the BJCP style guidelines and some great examples for you to try. He’s going solo this episode so it’s a little shorter than usual, but he still has some great beer conversation.  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.

Tavour Promo - Use promo code “tapthecraft” and it will give any NEW user a $10 credit after they spend $25

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:

Payette Slaughter House India Style Red Ale

Firestone Walker Mind Haze NE IPA

Deschutes Black Butte XXIX Imp Porter

Lost Grove Ghost Town Coffee Porter

New Belgium 1554 Black Lager

Uinta Baba Black Lager

Grand Teton 5 O’Clock Shadow

Rogue Farms Dirtoir Black Lager

Full Sail Session Dark Black Lager

10 Barrel S1NISTOR Black Ale

Wallace Brewing 1910 Black Lager

Bella Brewing Bob’s Lager  

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Episode 117 - Craft Beer Shutdown

In Episode 117 we find out what the deal is with the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau and whether or not the government shutdown is really wrecking the craft beer industry. John joins us and provides an update on Trek Brewing and some insight on his experiences with the Tax and Trade Bureau. Plus we check out our 2018 Year In Beer check-in summary from Untappd. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!

In Episode 117 we find out what the deal is with the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau and whether or not the government shutdown is really wrecking the craft beer industry. John joins us and provides an update on Trek Brewing and some insight on his experiences with the Tax and Trade Bureau. Plus we check out our 2018 Year In Beer check-in summary from Untappd. 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.

Tavour Promo - Use promo code “tapthecraft” and it will give any NEW user a $10 credit after they spend $25

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 High Break on Through

  • Adroit Theory Evangelion II: Lilith (Ghost 679)

  • New Belgium Voodoo Ranger Liquid Paradise IPA

  • 7th Sun Sugar Britches

  • Alesmith Old Numbskull

  • Hoppin Frog TORIS the Tyrant 

  • Lawson’s Finest Liquids Double Sunshine

  • Treehouse Brewing Hurricane

  • Homestead Barrel Aged Bison

  • Deschutes The Abyss 2015 Imp Stout

  • Heretic Incubus Imp Stout

  • Brewery Ommegang Game of Thrones: Mother of Dragons

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Episode 116 - Welcome 2019!

It’s a new year and Episode 116 is the first show of the year and Kris brought his friend Tina to help us celebrate. She brings some great energy to the show and gives us a peek into her craft beer journey. We also give our craft beer predictions for 2019 and even a couple craft beer resolutions for 2019. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!

It’s a new year and Episode 116 is the first show of the year and Kris brought his friend Tina to help us celebrate. She brings some great energy to the show and gives us a peek into her craft beer journey.  We also give our craft beer predictions for 2019 and even a couple craft beer resolutions for 2019. 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:

  • Alesmith Speedway Stout

  • Belching Beaver Fall of Troy Orange Vanilla Milkshake DIPAOdell Whisky Barrel Aged Lugene

  • Grand Teton Black Cauldron

  • Hidden Springs Wilted Rose

  • Rogue Ales Charlie 2018 

  • Sockeye Flying Pie Triple Pie Ale 

  • Sockeye Kiss of Death Imperial Stout

LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:

Tina’s Instagram @lilred.luvsbeers

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Episode 115 - Our Best Beers of 2018

It’s our last show of 2018, so in Episode 115 Kris and Denny reveal their top 5 beers of the year in the hoppy, dark and other style categories. These are beers you must try if you can get them in your area. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!

It’s our last show of 2018, so in Episode 115 Kris and Denny reveal their top 5 beers of the year in the hoppy, dark and other style categories. These are beers you must try if you can get them in your area.   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 Co: Public Enemy Baltic Porter

  • Full Sail Atomizer IPA

  • Untitled Art Chocolate Scotch Ale

  • Listermann Brewing 99 Problems but a Beer Ain't One

  • Fremont The Last Nail Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Oatmeal Stout

  • Tröegs Nimble Giant DIPA

  • Civil Society Hieroglyphics w/ Mosaic, Motueka and Topaz Hazy IPA 

  • Revision  Brewing Hops in a Can Hazy TIPA 

  • Firestone Walker Leo v. Ursus: Wookus DIPA 

  • Southern Tier Pittsburgh Brew'd: North Shore Fog Hazy IPA

  • Belching Beaver Phantom Bride 

  • Treehouse Brewing Company Haze

  • Treehouse Brewing Company In Perpetuity

  • Toppling Goliath Sosus

  • Ninkasi Prismatic IPA

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

  • Allagash Map 40 Belgian-style Stout 

  • Burial Beer Company Griddle Imperial Espresso Imp Stout 

  • Stillwater Artisanal Collaborations Are For Lovers Imperial Stout 

  • Southern Tier Samoa This Imp Stout

  • Mother Earth Brewing Company Four Seasons of Mother Earth (Summer)

  • Angry Chair Coconut Fionn

  • Wicked Weed Bourbon Barrel Aged Milk & Cookies Stout

  • Untitled Art Hazelnut Imperial Stout

  • Deschutes Black Butte XXX Anniverary Imp Porter

  • Tröegs Bourbon Barrel-Aged Flying Mouflan American Barleywine (2017) 

  • Goose Island Bourbon County Brand English Barleywine (2017) 

  • Hangar 24 10th Anniversary Sorbet Gose 

  • 7venth Sun Sakura Obscura Berliner Weisse 

  • Rusty Rail Fool's Gold Imperial Peanut Butter Hefeweizen

  • Big Dogs Jacked up Pumpkin

  • Avery Certatio Equestris

  • Firestone Walker Bravo (2017)

  • Brasserie Dieu Du Ciel Rigor Mortis Abt

  • Untitled Art Chocolate Scotch Ale

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Episode 114 - 2018 Holiday Gift Guide

It’s Episode 114 and we are here to help you find the perfect gift for your craft beer lover. We have a full house with Denny, John and Kris with lots of craft beer talk. Get the latest update for Trek Brewing and find out who won the Trek Brewing name that beer contest. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!

It’s Episode 114 and we are here to help you find the perfect gift for your craft beer lover.  We have a full house with Denny, John and Kris with lots of craft beer talk.  Get the latest update for Trek Brewing and find out who won the Trek Brewing name that beer 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:

  • Brewdog Choco Libre

  • Zaftig Brewing Hop Swapper

  • Ninkasi Hazy Domination IPA  

  • Payette 2018 Toasted Coconut Twelve Gauge Imperial Stout

  • 2015 Firestone Walker Sucaba Barrel Aged Barleywine

  • Bear Island 99 Bears on the Wall Old Ale 

  • Meriwether Bannock St Buzz 

  • Finnriver Farm & Cidery Forest Ginger

  • Hidden Springs Ale Works Serenity Now 

  • Hoppin Frog Brewery Outta Kilter Scotch Red Ale

  • Prairie Artisan Double Dunk

  • Thirsty Dog Old Leghumper

  • Joey Bitchin’s Bourbon Barrel Stash #1

  • White Dog Brewing Bourbon Barrel Aged Irish Stout

  • Dogfish Head SeaQuench Ale

  • Roadhouse Siren Song Belgian Strong Golden Ale

LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:

The Best Craft Brewery in Every State

The 70 Best Beer Gifts [2018] – The only list you’ll need.

20 Unique Gift Ideas for Beer Lovers

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Episode 113 - Beer Infused Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving! It’s Episode 113 and we have brought you a show full of great ideas to help you enjoy beer during your Thanksgiving holiday weekend. We have beer infused recipes, beer and food pairings and Thanksgiving food inspired beers to talk about and share with you. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!

Happy Thanksgiving! It’s Episode 113 and we have brought you a show full of great ideas to help you enjoy beer during your Thanksgiving holiday weekend.  We have beer infused recipes, beer and food pairings and Thanksgiving food inspired beers to talk about and share with you.   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:

  • Toppling Goliath Sosus DIPA

  • Toppling Goliath Pompeii IPA

  • Wicked Weed BA Milk & Cookies

  • Angry Chair Coconut Fionn 

  • Saint Arnold Pumpkinator

  • Lost Grove Kolsch City Raw

LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:

Wooden Bat Mugs

The Best Beer Pairings for Thanksgiving Dinner

5 Beer-Infused Thanksgiving Recipes

Thanksgiving Beer Pairings

How to Enjoy Thanksgiving Dinner Entirely in Beer Form

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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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