TTC Podcast Episodes

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Episode 172 - [LIVE] Pilsner Style Breakdown

In Episode 172 we go live again on Facebook, and we talk about the pilsner styles. We learn about some history of the Czech and German styles, as well as the not so well known American Imperial Pilsner. Find out about the different pilsner flavor profiles and malt and hop characteristics. We have some great random beer conversations as well. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!

In Episode 172 we go live again on Facebook, and we talk about the pilsner styles. We learn about some history of the Czech and German styles, as well as the not so well known American Imperial Pilsner. Find out about the different pilsner flavor profiles and malt and hop characteristics.  We have some great random beer conversations as well. So grab a beer and enjoy the show! 

Visit our sponsor Brewer Shirts, they screen print shirts by hand in their home studio, using eco-friendly inks, materials and processes. Visit their online store at brewershirts.com and use coupon code TAPTHECRAFT2020 to receive 15% off full priced items.

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. We 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. We invite you to visit our website at tapthecraft.com for more craft beer content. If you enjoy our content and want to Toast Your Hosts, then please visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/tapthecraft  

You can follow Denny on Twitter, Instagram and Untappd @lucescrew. You can follow Kris on Twitter @kris_mckenzie82 or Untappd at @mck1345 and on our Facebook page.

BEERS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:

  • Mountains Walking Brewery Sweets Peach cobbler style Sour Ale

  • Jim Dandy Babushka Russian Imperial Stout

  • Big Sky Brewing Slow Elk Oatmeal Stout

  • North Coast Brewing Rye Whiskey Barrel Aged Old Rasputin (2018)

  • Cigar City Apple Brandy Barrel Aged Hunahpu

  • Goose Island Beer Co Bourbon County Carmella Wheatwine

  • Arkane Aleworks Moana Mustard, Dole whip inspired Sour

  • Jim Dandy Brewing Mukluk CDA

  • Fremont Brewing Cinnamon Coconut B-Bomb (2021)

  • Boise Brewing TropKickAle Red Ale

  • Lumberbeard Brewing Belgian Dark Strong Ale

  • Almanac Beer Co My Old Friend Dark Lager

  • Melvin Brewing Velvet Rut Smoked Beer

LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:

Wikipedia - Pilsner

Pilsner Beer Guide

Craftbeer.com Discover Beer Styles

Total Wine GUIDE TO BEER


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Episode 171 - Radio is Lame, but Beer is Worthy

In Episode 171 we invite fellow podcaster, and submariner, Jonny Casino to talk about his craft beer journey, home brewing and military service. We have some great conversations, worthy of radio, but made for podcasting. It’s an extra long show, but the conversation is great. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!

In Episode 171 we invite fellow podcaster, and submariner, Jonny Casino to talk about his craft beer journey, home brewing and military service. We have some great conversations, worthy of radio, but made for podcasting. It’s an extra long show, but the conversation is great.  So grab a beer and enjoy the show! 

Visit our sponsor Brewer Shirts, they screen print shirts by hand in their home studio, using eco-friendly inks, materials and processes. Visit their online store at brewershirts.com and use coupon code TAPTHECRAFT2020 to receive 15% off full priced items.

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. We 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. We invite you to visit our website at tapthecraft.com for more craft beer content. If you enjoy our content and want to Toast Your Hosts, then please visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/tapthecraft  

You can follow Denny on Twitter, Instagram and Untappd @lucescrew. You can follow Kris on Twitter @kris_mckenzie82 or Untappd at @mck1345 and on our Facebook page.

BEERS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:

  • Riverbend Brewing Man-go Fluff Yourself Mango Milkshake IPA

  • Belching Beaver Hazers Gonna Haze

  • Fat Orange Cat I Don’t Like Mondays NE IPA

  • Reuben's Brews Moreish IPA


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Episode 170 - [LIVE] Adambier, for Real?!

In Episode 170 we go live again on Facebook, and we talk about an ancient German style that you just may have had without knowing it...or maybe you do remember it. We discuss the Adambier style and find out if it is worth bringing back or best left to reminish. We have some great random beer conversations as well. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!

In Episode 170 we go live again on Facebook, and we talk about an ancient German style that you just may have had without knowing it...or maybe you do remember it.  We discuss the Adambier style and find out if it is worth bringing back or best left to reminish. We have some great random beer conversations as well. So grab a beer and enjoy the show! 

Visit our sponsor Brewer Shirts, they screen print shirts by hand in their home studio, using eco-friendly inks, materials and processes. Visit their online store at brewershirts.com and use coupon code TAPTHECRAFT2020 to receive 15% off full priced items.

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. We 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. We invite you to visit our website at tapthecraft.com for more craft beer content. If you enjoy our content and want to Toast Your Hosts, then please visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/tapthecraft  

You can follow Denny on Twitter, Instagram and Untappd @lucescrew. You can follow Kris on Twitter @kris_mckenzie82 or Untappd at @mck1345 and on our Facebook page.


BEERS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:

  • Hoppin Frog 2019 Barrel Aged Frogichlaus - Swiss style holiday lager

  • Reuben’s Brews Grunge Crush Hazy IPA

  • Mountains Walking Sweets Peach Cobbler 

  • Other Half Double Dry Hopped Double Mosaic Dream

  • Monkless Belgian Ales Hazy Day in Brussels

  • Fremont Brewing Cinnamon B-Bomb (2017)

  • Imagine Nation Brewing Frontlines Triple NEIPA 

  • Foothills Brewing Sexual Chocolate Imp Stout

  • Deschutes Brewery The Ages (2018) Lambic Gueuze

  • Varietal Beer Co. Trail of Stars IPA 

  • Goose Island Beer Co. Bourbon County Brand Kentucky Fog Stout (2020)

  • Guinness Open Gate Brewery Imperial Stout Aged in Bourbon Barrels 

LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:

What Is An Adambier?

Style Guide - Adambier : BreweryDB.com


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Episode 169 - [LIVE] Beercation Destinations

In Episode 169 we go live again on Facebook, and we are joined by Mike Allen, one of our Virtual Producers, who brings the topic of beercation destinations where we talk about our favorite beer centric locations to help you plan that 2021 beer trip. We also learn about Mike’s craft beer journey. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!

In Episode 169 we go live again on Facebook, and we are joined by Mike Allen, one of our Virtual Producers, who brings the topic of beercation destinations where we talk about our favorite beer centric locations to help you plan that 2021 beer trip. We also learn about Mike’s craft beer journey.  So grab a beer and enjoy the show! 

Visit our sponsor Brewer Shirts, they screen print shirts by hand in their home studio, using eco-friendly inks, materials and processes. Visit their online store at brewershirts.com and use coupon code TAPTHECRAFT2020 to receive 15% off full priced items.

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. We 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. We invite you to visit our website at tapthecraft.com for more craft beer content. If you enjoy our content and want to Toast Your Hosts, then please visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/tapthecraft  

You can follow Denny on Twitter, Instagram and Untappd @lucescrew. You can follow Kris on Twitter @kris_mckenzie82 or Untappd at @mck1345 and on our Facebook page.


BEERS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:

  • Three Taverns Brewery German Chocolate Helm’s Deep Imp Pastry Stout

  • Foothills Brewing Sexual Chocolate Imp Stout

  • Paulaner Oktoberfest Marzen

  • Moonraker Brewing Barrel Aged Wicked Whisper - Maple Imp Stout



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Episode 168 - [LIVE] Wrapping Up 2020

In Episode 168 we go live again on Facebook, and we have a quick end of year episode where we enjoy some listener feedback and talk about our Untappd Year in Beer stats. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!

In Episode 168 we go live again on Facebook, and we have a quick end of year episode where we enjoy some listener feedback and talk about our Untappd Year in Beer stats.  So grab a beer and enjoy the show! 

Visit our sponsor Brewer Shirts, they screen print shirts by hand in their home studio, using eco-friendly inks, materials and processes. Visit their online store at brewershirts.com and use coupon code TAPTHECRAFT2020 to receive 15% off full priced items.

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. We 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. We invite you to visit our website at tapthecraft.com for more craft beer content. If you enjoy our content and want to Toast Your Hosts, then please visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/tapthecraft  

You can follow Denny on Twitter, Instagram and Untappd @lucescrew. You can follow Kris on Twitter @kris_mckenzie82 or Untappd at @mck1345 and on our Facebook page.

BEERS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:

  • Chimay Blue Grande Reserve Barrel Aged 2017

  • Iron Horse Brewing Aloha Death Coconut Dark Ale

  • Brasserie d’Achouffe Cherry Chouffe

  • Civil Society Never Fresher NE DIPA

  • Mother Earth Brewing Four Seasons of Mother Earth (Winter 2020) Barrel-aged Nitro Mocha Imp Stout

  • Bombastic Brewing Attempted Murder - Batch 2 Cinnamon Vanilla Imp Stout

  • Maine Beer Company Lunch IPA

  • Lakewood Brewing The Temptress

  • Civil Society Navy Camo

  • Bell’s Black Note Stout 2016



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Episode 167 - [LIVE] Christmas Ale or Winter Warmer

In Episode 167 we go live again on Facebook, and had a great turnout. Our main topic revolves around discussing the difference between Christmas Ales, Winter Ales and Winter Warmers, as well as two more holiday beer recipes to try out...these are a little easier to create and use Christmas Ales. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!

In Episode 167 we go live again on Facebook, and had a great turnout. Our main topic revolves around discussing the difference between Christmas Ales, Winter Ales and Winter Warmers, as well as two more holiday beer recipes to try out...these are a little easier to create and use Christmas Ales.  So grab a beer and enjoy the show! 

Visit our sponsor Brewer Shirts, they screen print shirts by hand in their home studio, using eco-friendly inks, materials and processes. Visit their online store at brewershirts.com and use coupon code TAPTHECRAFT2020 to receive 15% off full priced items.

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. We 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. We invite you to visit our website at tapthecraft.com for more craft beer content. If you enjoy our content and want to Toast Your Hosts, then please visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/tapthecraft  

You can follow Denny on Twitter, Instagram and Untappd @lucescrew. You can follow Kris on Twitter @kris_mckenzie82 or Untappd at @mck1345 and on our Facebook page.

BEERS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:

  • Magnanimous Dead Awake

  • Pelican Midnight Cocoa Porter 

  • Anchor Merry Christmas & Happy New Year (Our Special Ale)(2020)

  • Urban Artifact Xmas Pickle Gose

  • La Chouffe Blond Belgian Strong Golden Ale

  • Ballast Point High West Barrel-Aged Victory at Sea (2018)

  • Fremont The Rusty Nail (2020) 

  • Coppertail Hop Skull #13

LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:

RECIPE: BELL'S CHRISTMAS ALE GINGERBREAD COOKIES

RECIPE: CHRISTMAS ALE CHERRY CHOCOLATE BREAD


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Episode 166 - [LIVE] Holiday Recipes with Beer

In Episode 166 we try something new and record the show live on Facebook, and answer viewer questions live on air. It was a great time and can be viewed in it’s entirety. Our main discussion revolves around holiday recipes that include beer. We have a breakfast dish, a couple side dishes, a couple main dishes, a couple desserts and a drink. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!

In Episode 166 we try something new and record the show live on Facebook, and answer viewer questions live on air. It was a great time and can be viewed in it’s entirety. Our main discussion revolves around holiday recipes that include beer. We have a breakfast dish, a couple side dishes, a couple main dishes, a couple desserts and a drink.   So grab a beer and enjoy the show! 

Visit our sponsor Brewer Shirts, they screen print shirts by hand in their home studio, using eco-friendly inks, materials and processes. Visit their online store at brewershirts.com and use coupon code TAPTHECRAFT2020 to receive 15% off full priced items.

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. We 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. We invite you to visit our website at tapthecraft.com for more craft beer content. If you enjoy our content and want to Toast Your Hosts, then please visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/tapthecraft  

You can follow Denny on Twitter, Instagram and Untappd @lucescrew. You can follow Kris on Twitter @kris_mckenzie82 or Untappd at @mck1345 and on our Facebook page.

BEERS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:

  • Four Fathers Brewing The Gadget Milkshake

  • Pelican Brewing Bad Santa Black IPA

  • Cascade Lakes Salted Caramel Porter 

  • pFriem Family Brewers Oktoberfest 

  • Drekker Brewing Company Braaaaaaaains

  • Western Collective Mountain Pacific Imp Mocha Stout

  • Epic Brewing Big Bad Baptist Double Chocolate Double Peanut Butter Imp Stout

  • Western Collective Picabo Juice NE IPA

  • DuClaw Brewing The PastryArchy Candy Cane (2020) Imp Stout

LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:

Holiday Ale Cut-Out Cookies

CHRISTMAS BEER SANGRIA

One Sumptuous Holiday Meal, Made with Beer

Chocolate Oatmeal Stout Pancakes with Barley Malt Maple Syrup

Bacon, Pork and Beer Stuffing, in a Pumpkin

Allagash Tripel and Tangerine Beer Brined Turkey


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Episode 165 - Thanksgiving Beers 2020

In Episode 165 we try to make 2020 a little better by talking about some beers to pair with your Thanksgiving meal and activities. We also sing the praises of a brewery with fantastic customer service, as well as plenty of great beer conversation. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!

In Episode 165 we try to make 2020 a little better by talking about some beers to pair with your Thanksgiving meal and activities. We also sing the praises of a brewery with fantastic customer service, as well as plenty of great beer conversation.   So grab a beer and enjoy the show! 

Visit our sponsor Brewer Shirts, they screen print shirts by hand in their home studio, using eco-friendly inks, materials and processes. Visit their online store at brewershirts.com and use coupon code TAPTHECRAFT2020 to receive 15% off full priced items.

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. We 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. We invite you to visit our website at tapthecraft.com for more craft beer content. If you enjoy our content and want to Toast Your Hosts, then please visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/tapthecraft  

You can follow Denny on Twitter, Instagram and Untappd @lucescrew.  You can follow Kris on Twitter @kris_mckenzie82 or Untappd at @mck1345 and on our Facebook page.

BEERS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:

  • Coppertail Nightswim

  • Sockeye Brewing Winterfest

  • Ellipsis Brewing Mangolemorian

  • Arkane Aleworks Stoner Fruit Cobbler 

  • The Brewing Projekt Manguamelon Puff Tart

  • Epic Big Baptist Pecan Pie Imp Stout

  • Tripping Animals Brewing Am I A Dog?

  • Tripping Animals Brewing Am I A Cat?

LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:

12 Great Craft Beers to Pair With Your Thanksgiving Feast

Four Fathers Brewing


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Episode 164 - All About Kveik

In Episode 164 we dive into learning about a newer yeast to show up in American beers, the kveik yeast. We review the work of blogger Lars Garshol to find out about the history of the yeast and how he collected various yeast samples from around Norway in order to have it studied, analyzed and eventually commercialized here in the states. It is a fascinating story, and we only lightly touch on the content rich research papers and science. Plus we offer a lot of random beer talk as well. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!

In Episode 164 we dive into learning about a newer yeast to show up in American beers, the kveik yeast. We review the work of blogger Lars Garshol to find out about the history of the yeast and how he collected various yeast samples from around Norway in order to have it studied, analyzed and eventually commercialized here in the states.  It is a fascinating story, and we only lightly touch on the content rich research papers and science. Plus we offer a lot of random beer talk as well.  So grab a beer and enjoy the show! 

Visit our sponsor Brewer Shirts, they screen print shirts by hand in their home studio, using eco-friendly inks, materials and processes. Visit their online store at brewershirts.com and use coupon code TAPTHECRAFT2020 to receive 15% off full priced items.

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. We 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. We invite you to visit our website at tapthecraft.com for more craft beer content. If you enjoy our content and want to Toast Your Hosts, then please visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/tapthecraft  

You can follow Denny on Twitter, Instagram and Untappd @lucescrew.  You can follow Kris on Twitter @kris_mckenzie82 or Untappd at @mck1345 and on our Facebook page.

BEERS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:

Gigantic Brewing Catherine the Wompas IPA

Jim Dandy Brewing Shakey Leg Hazy DIPA

Moonraker Brewing Electric Lettuce 

Three Bulls Tavern & Brewery Belgian Single 

Far West Cider CompanyYou Guava Be Kidding Me 

 Bombastic Brewing Sleuth with Cake Spice Imp Porter

Jim Dandy Brewing Dandy Brau Amber Ale

Fremont Brewing Space Rex

Meltzer English Pale Ale

LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:

Rise of the Super Yeast: Will an ancient Norwegian yeast revolutionize American craft beer? 

Where kveik comes from 

A family tree for kveik 

Analysis of farmhouse yeast (kveik) 

Traditional Norwegian Kveik Yeasts: Underexplored Domesticated Saccharomyces cerevisiae Yeasts


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Episode 163 - Virtual GABF 2020

In Episode 163 we are joined by John Ream of Trek Brewing to discuss the 2020 Virtual GABF and to get an update on Trek Brewing. John also provided some insight into the benefits of being a member of the Brewers Association. Plus we offer a lot of random beer talk as well. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!

In Episode 163 we are joined by John Ream of Trek Brewing to discuss the 2020 Virtual GABF and to get an update on Trek Brewing. John also provided some insight into the benefits of being a member of the Brewers Association. Plus we offer a lot of random beer talk as well.  So grab a beer and enjoy the show! 

Visit our sponsor Brewer Shirts, they screen print shirts by hand in their home studio, using eco-friendly inks, materials and processes. Visit their online store at brewershirts.com and use coupon code TAPTHECRAFT2020 to receive 15% off full priced items.

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. We 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. We invite you to visit our website at tapthecraft.com for more craft beer content. If you enjoy our content and want to Toast Your Hosts, then please visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/tapthecraft  

You can follow Denny on Twitter, Instagram and Untappd @lucescrew.  You can follow Kris on Twitter @kris_mckenzie82 or Untappd at @mck1345 and on our Facebook page.

BEERS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:

  • Stormbreaker Brewing Right As Rain Pale Ale

  • Homestead Brewing Dead Prospector

  • Deschutes Brewery Jubelale

  • Foothills Jade & Hoppyum 

  • Hidden Springs Ale Works Glow Up 

  • Abnormal Beer Co Mango Wango

  • Urban South Brewery DDH Holy Roller

  • Crux Fermentation Project SABRO Fresh Hop NE IPA

  • Shapiro Lager/Shlager Helles Lager

  • Shevet The Ice Mann Helles Lager

LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:

Winners of 2020 Great American Beer Festival Competition Revealed During First-Ever Virtual Ceremony

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Episode 162 - World Class Beer

In Episode 162 we dive into the topic of world class beer...what is a world class beer and what makes a brewery or brewer world class. Plus we offer a lot of random beer talk as well. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!


In Episode 162 we dive into the topic of world class beer...what is a world class beer and what makes a brewery or brewer world class. Plus we offer a lot of random beer talk as well.  So grab a beer and enjoy the show! 

Visit our sponsor Brewer Shirts, they screen print shirts by hand in their home studio, using eco-friendly inks, materials and processes. Visit their online store at brewershirts.com and use coupon code TAPTHECRAFT2020 to receive 15% off full priced items.

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. We 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. We invite you to visit our website at tapthecraft.com for more craft beer content. If you enjoy our content and want to Toast Your Hosts, then please visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/tapthecraft  

You can follow Denny on Twitter, Instagram and Untappd @lucescrew.  You can follow Kris on Twitter @kris_mckenzie82 or Untappd at @mck1345 and on our Facebook page.

BEERS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:

  • Tampa Bay Brewing Company Imperial Blueberry Cheesecake

  • Mother Earth Brewing Kismet IPA

  • Corporate Ladder Brewing 10cent Raise Oktoberfest

  • Omnipollo Moki Fruited Sour

  • BrewDog/Cloudwater collab BrewDog vs Cloudwater NE IPA

  • Barbarian Brewing Tuscan Pear Sour

  • Shades Brewing Boysenberry Pie Sour

LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:

‘Idaho’s first world-class brewery’ says it’s coming, Boise, and ‘sky’s the limit’

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Episode 161 - Popular American Hop Session

In Episode 161 we continue with our hop sessions, this time diving into some of the more popular American style hops. These hops are in almost all your favorite hoppy beers, so we thought it was important to discuss them. We also discuss an article about a brewery that is making soft serve beer ice cream. Plus we offer a lot of random beer talk as well. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!

In Episode 161 we continue with our hop sessions, this time diving into some of the more popular American style hops. These hops are in almost all your favorite hoppy beers, so we thought it was important to discuss them.  We also discuss an article about a brewery that is making soft serve beer ice cream. Plus we offer a lot of random beer talk as well.  So grab a beer and enjoy the show! 

Visit our sponsor Brewer Shirts, they screen print shirts by hand in their home studio, using eco-friendly inks, materials and processes. Visit their online store at brewershirts.com and use coupon code TAPTHECRAFT2020 to receive 15% off full priced items.

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. We 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. We invite you to visit our website at tapthecraft.com for more craft beer content. If you enjoy our content and want to Toast Your Hosts, then please visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/tapthecraft  

You can follow Denny on Twitter, Instagram and Untappd @lucescrew.  You can follow Kris on Twitter @kris_mckenzie82 or Untappd at @mck1345 and on our Facebook page.

BEERS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:

  • Hoppin’ Frog TORIS the Tyrant

  • Sockeye Brewing Socktoberfest

  • Bombastic Brewing Wisdom NE IPA

  • Bombastic Brewing Shiver Coffee Stout

  • Off Color Brewing Beer For Brunch Berliner Weisse

  • Hunga Dunga Brewing Cold brew Oatmeal Stout

  • Corporate Ladder Dessert Station Blueberry Danish

  • Corporate Ladder Banoconut Pie

  • Corporate Ladder Webinar

LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:

HOP VARIETY DESCRIPTIONS 

HOPS VARIETY 

Eagle Park Brewing offers soft-serve 'ice cream' cones made with beer and a splash of vodka

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Episode 160 - Best Breweries in the PNW

In Episode 160 we reveal the results of our listener poll for the Best Breweries in the PNW. We breakdown each state by our votes, our listener votes and the overall combined vote...and the results are interesting. Plus we offer a lot of random beer talk as well. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!

In Episode 160 we reveal the results of our listener poll for the Best Breweries in the PNW. We breakdown each state by our votes, our listener votes and the overall combined vote...and the results are interesting.  Plus we offer a lot of random beer talk as well.  So grab a beer and enjoy the show! 

Visit our sponsor Brewer Shirts, they screen print shirts by hand in their home studio, using eco-friendly inks, materials and processes. Visit their online store at brewershirts.com and use coupon code TAPTHECRAFT2020 to receive 15% off full priced items.

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. We 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. If you enjoy our content and want to assist with operating costs, please visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/tapthecraft 

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:

  • Corporate Ladder Brewing Conversion Rate 

  • Jim Dandy Brewing Idaho Promise Pale Ale

  • Zydeco Brew Werks Tombstone 

  • Zydeco Brew Werks Minivan 

  • Jim Dandy Brewing Tango Yankee Cream Ale

  • Jim Dandy Brewing Deputy Otis Oatmeal Pale

  • Abomination Brewing Rare Fog Triple NE IPA

  • Bombastic Brewing Aggravated Murder Banana Edition

  • Mad Swede Brewing Himinglaeva NE Pale Ale

  • E9 Brewing Pogo Stick Mosaic IPA

  • Stillwater Artisanal Of Love & Regret Saison (2020) 

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Episode 159 - Return to Social Normal?

In Episode 159 we bring on long time listeners and friends Kevin and Amanda Argauer to discuss their craft beer journeys. We also discuss the effects of the COVID quarantine on socially active people and how we are starting to return to a new normal. Plus we offer a lot of random beer talk as well. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!

In Episode 159 we bring on long time listeners and friends Kevin and Amanda Argauer to discuss their craft beer journeys. We also  discuss the effects of the COVID quarantine on socially active people and how we are starting to return to a new normal. Plus we offer a lot of random beer talk as well.  So grab a beer and enjoy the show! 

Visit our sponsor Brewer Shirts, they screen print shirts by hand in their home studio, using eco-friendly inks, materials and processes. Visit their online store at brewershirts.com and use coupon code TAPTHECRAFT2020 to receive 15% off full priced items.

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:

  • Cigar City Toddy & Sap Rum barrel aged old ale with coconut and maple

  • Mad Swede Helhest Kuyt Beer

  • Magic City Wolf Amongst Ravens

  • Urban Artifact Center Piece

  • Tampa Bay Brewing Co Peach Python

  • Tampa Bay Brewing Co Gose to the Beach 

  • Leaven Brewing Is Blueberry  

  • Mad Swede Dillydallying Dortmunder Lager

  • Boulevard Rye On Rye Maple

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Episode 158 - Noble Hop Session

In Episode 158 we continue with our hop sessions, this time diving into the noble style hops. These hops are at the heart of German/Czech pilsners so we thought it was important to discover what they are all about. We read an email provided for our best PNW breweries list and have a craft article concerning a new US variety noble hop. Plus we offer a lot of random beer talk as well. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!

In Episode 158 we continue with our hop sessions, this time diving into the noble style hops. These hops are at the heart of German/Czech pilsners so we thought it was important to discover what they are all about.  We read an email provided for our best PNW breweries list and have a craft article concerning a new US variety noble hop.  Plus we offer a lot of random beer talk as well.  So grab a beer and enjoy the show! 

Visit our sponsor Brewer Shirts, they screen print shirts by hand in their home studio, using eco-friendly inks, materials and processes. Visit their online store at brewershirts.com and use coupon code TAPTHECRAFT2020 to receive 15% off full priced items.

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:

  • Cigar City Leon (Brandy Barrel Aged Barleywine)

  • New Belgium 1985 Mango NEIPA

  • Golden Road Brewing Mango Cart

  • Corporate Ladder Brewing Boiling Point 

  • The Bruery Bakery: Cherry Pie

  • Sierra Nevada Barrel-Aged Narwhal Imp Stout 

  • Melvin Boom ShakAzacca IIPA

  • Grand Teton Mountain Berry Fruited Sour

  • Mother Earth Alone In Space IPA  

  • Sierra Nevada Barrel-Aged Narwhal Imp Stout

  • Melvin Boom ShakAzacca IIPA

  • Grand Teton Mountain Berry Fruited Sour

  • Mother Earth Alone In Space IPA 

LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:

HOP VARIETY DESCRIPTIONS 

HOPS VARIETY 

What Are Noble Hops?

Introducing CONTESSA™ a new U.S. cultivated Noble Hop Variety

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Episode 157 - The English Hop Session

It’s Episode 157, our first show of season 7, and once again we have a content packed show for you. We continue with our hop sessions, this time diving into English hops. We also talk about our plans to create a real best brewery list and find out how to get your votes in. We bring you three craft beer articles too. Plus we offer a lot of random beer talk as well. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!

It’s Episode 157, our first show of season 7, and once again we have a content packed show for you. We continue with our hop sessions, this time diving into English hops. We also talk about our plans to create a real best brewery list and find out how to get your votes in. We bring you three craft beer articles too.  Plus we offer a lot of random beer talk as well.  So grab a beer and enjoy the show! 

Visit our sponsor Brewer Shirts, they screen print shirts by hand in their home studio, using eco-friendly inks, materials and processes. Visit their online store at brewershirts.com and use coupon code TAPTHECRAFT2020 to receive 15% off full priced items.

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:

  • City Lights Brewing Imperial Coconut Porter

  • Firestone Walker Luponic Distortion: IPA Series #16

  • 3 Floyds Dark Lord French Vanilla Militia 2019 

  • Three Bulls Tavern & Brewery Cream Ale

  • OEC (Ordinem Ecentrici Coctores) Coolship Lager Euro Pale Lager 

  • Revision Brewing Black Is Beautiful Imp Stout 

  • Fort George/Level/Structures 2020 3-Way IPA 

  • Jim Dandy Brewing 2 Year Beer IPA 

  • Jim Dandy Brewing Fruit Snack

LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:

After a mass rejection of skunky beer, lagering saved the day — and pilsner made it joyful

JOHN I. HAAS INC. INTRODUCES LUPOMAX CONCENTRATED LUPULIN PELLET

This cool Story-Label from Century Printing & Packaging opens up for more content space

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Episode 156 - The Three C’s Hop Session

It’s Episode 156 and we have a content packed show for you. We do a live tasting notes session with a summertime lighter ale. We kick off our first hop session diving into the Three C hops...Cascade, Centennial and Columbus. If you’re looking for another craft beer podcast we discuss one you might enjoy and finish off the show with a craft beer article about a brewery offering a non-alcoholic stout. Plus we offer a lot of random beer talk as well. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!

It’s Episode 156 and we have a content packed show for you. We do a live tasting notes session with a summertime lighter ale. We kick off our first hop session diving into the Three C hops...Cascade, Centennial and Columbus. If you’re looking for another craft beer podcast we discuss one you might enjoy and finish off the show with a craft beer article about a brewery offering a non-alcoholic stout.  Plus we offer a lot of random beer talk as well.  So grab a beer and enjoy the show! 

Visit our sponsor Brewer Shirts, they screen print shirts by hand in their home studio, using eco-friendly inks, materials and processes. Visit their online store at brewershirts.com and use coupon code TAPTHECRAFT2020 to receive 15% off full priced items.

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:

  • Indeed Brewing Company Pistachio Cream Ale

  • Cigar City Ahaltocob

  • Toppling Goliath King Sue DIPA

  • Maplewood Brewing Melting Mosaic NE IPA

  • Half Acre Beer Co Crocus DIPA

  • Weldwerks Gold Dust Waves NE IPA

  • 3 Floyds Gumballhead American Pale Wheat

  • Eagle Park Brewing Milkshake IPA

  • 3 Floyds Dreadnaught IIPA

  • Tampa Beer Works Watermelon Kush

  • B. Nektar Meadery Dwarf Invasion

  • 3 Floyds Center Square

  • Anthem Brewing Rye’d or D’IPA

  • OEC Brewing Coolship Lager Black

  • Woodland Empire Ale Craft False Teachin’ Blackberry Pie Berliner Weisse

  • Iron Horse Aloha Death Dark Ale w/coconut

  • Occidental Brewing Speisekammer Kellerbier

  • Mad Swede Brewing Black Beauty

  • Evil Twin Wet Dream Coffee Brown Ale

LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:

Brewnomics Podcast

HOP VARIETY DESCRIPTIONS

HOPS VARIETY

DESCHUTES BREWERY RELEASES NON-ALCOHOLIC IRISH STOUT

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Episode 155 - Italian Pilsners

It’s Episode 155 and we discuss a few craft beer articles starting with showcasing the Italian Pilsner style and then moving on to the new Deschutes Brewery anniversary ale and finishing off with a strange turn of events for Kona Brewing in Hawaii. Plus we offer a lot of random beer talk as well. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!

It’s Episode 155 and we discuss a few craft beer articles starting with showcasing the Italian Pilsner style and then moving on to the new Deschutes Brewery anniversary ale and finishing off with a strange turn of events for Kona Brewing in Hawaii.  Plus we offer a lot of random beer talk as well.  So grab a beer and enjoy the show! 

Visit our sponsor Brewer Shirts, they screen print shirts by hand in their home studio, using eco-friendly inks, materials and processes. Visit their online store at brewershirts.com and use coupon code TAPTHECRAFT2020 to receive 15% off full priced items.

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:

  • Cigar City Bone Valley: Cognac & Bourbon Barrel aged sweet stout

  • Weldwerks Brewing Juicy Bits Hazy IPA

  • Prairie Artisan Ales Rainbow Sherbet 

  • Jackie O’s/Cycle collab Strike

  • Cabin Boys Brewery Bearded Theologian

  • Jim Dandy Wiley Imp Milk Stout

  • Jim Dandy Jimmy Drinks IPA 2020

  • Mother Earth Four Seasons of Mother Earth (Spring 2020) Bourbon Barrel-Aged Barleywine with Pecan Flavor

  • Trve Brewing Cold Kellerbier 

LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:

How One Beer Birthed an American Crop of Italian-style Pilsners

Deschutes Brewery releases Black Butte XXXII and Black Butte Cubed

CBA sells Kona Brewing’s Hawaii Operations, More Taprooms May Be Next

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Episode 154 - Brewer’s Yeast, Part Deux

It’s Episode 154 and we finish our discussion with brewers yeast...discover the nutritional requirements and by-products produced during the brewing process. These by-products change depending on whether the yeast has sufficient or deficient nutrients in the wort. We get slightly sciencey but in a fun way. Plus we offer a lot of random beer talk as well. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!

It’s Episode 154 and we finish our discussion with brewers yeast...discover the nutritional requirements and by-products produced during the brewing process.  These by-products change depending on whether the yeast has sufficient or deficient nutrients in the wort. We get slightly sciencey but in a fun way.  Plus we offer a lot of random beer talk as well.  So grab a beer and enjoy the show! 

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:

  • Cigar City Stakhanov’s Barleywine

  • Deschutes Brewing Neon Dream Hazy Ale

  • Cigar City Paloma Gose

  • Cigar City Hunahpuh 2019 & 2020

  • Three Bulls Brewery ESB

  • Three Bulls Brewery Scottish Ale

  • Three Bulls Brewery Brown Porter

  • Three Bulls Brewery Saison

  • New Belgium Brewing Mountain Time Premium Lager

LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:

The Brewer’s Handbook:The Complete Book to Brewing Beer 

Yeast Nutrients Make Fermentations Better

CHARACTERISTIC FLAVORS FROM YEAST 

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Episode 153 - Brewer’s Yeast Lowdown

It’s Episode 153 and we discuss brewers yeast...discover the many different criteria that must be taken into consideration when selecting a yeast for beer production, as well as the life cycle of yeast during the process. Plus we offer a lot of random beer talk as well. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!

It’s Episode 153 and we discuss brewers yeast...discover the many different criteria that must be taken into consideration when selecting a yeast for beer production, as well as the life cycle of yeast during the process.  Plus we offer a lot of random beer talk as well.  So grab a beer and enjoy the show! 

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:

  • Escape Brewing Herding Tigers Hazy DIPA

  • Melvin Killer Bees Blonde Ale

  • TBBC Cherry Plum Pie in the face 

  • TBBC Juicy Peach pie in the face 

  • Deschutes Fresh Funk-Wild IPA

  • Revision All Together NE IPA

LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:

The Brewer’s Handbook:The Complete Book to Brewing Beer 

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