TTC Podcast Episodes
Episode 122 - Never Give Up
John joins us in Episode 122 and despite facing technical difficulties we press on to chat about beer and discuss a few craft beer articles provided by our listeners. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!
Episode 121 - Fabulous Flagship Beer
In Episode 121 we expound on the topic of flagship beers and their importance in the craft beer world. We didn’t give The Gnarly Gnomes voicemail question enough love in the last episode, so we make up for it now. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!
Episode 120 - Winter IPA Wonderland
Winter is in full season so in Episode 120 we discuss some winter IPAs you might want to try. Find out what makes an IPA a winter style IPA. We also announce the winner of our 2nd BCup contest, So grab a beer and enjoy the show!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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 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!
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!