TTC Podcast Episodes

Season 8 Denny Luce Season 8 Denny Luce

Episode 191 - [LIVE] Our Favorite “B” Breweries

In Episode 191 we go live again on Facebook, and this episode is brought to you from The Letter “B” and our favorite breweries that start with the letter B. We also do a tasting notes segment with the Sierra Nevada Fresh Hop Celebration Ale and find out how this year’s version stacks up to previous seasons. We also give away our last $20 Brewer Shirts gift certificate. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!

In Episode 191 we go live again on Facebook, and this episode is brought to you from The Letter “B” and our favorite breweries that start with the letter B. We also do a tasting notes segment with the Sierra Nevada Fresh Hop Celebration Ale and find out how this year’s version stacks up to previous seasons. We also give away our last $20 Brewer Shirts gift certificate. 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:

Royal Docks Brewing Co Dare IPA 

Uinta Brewing Baba Black Lager

Sierra Nevada Celebration Fresh Hop Ale

BrewDog Nitro Jet Black Heart Vanilla Oatmeal Milk Stout 

Von Ebert Brewing Perception Shift Japanese Rice Lager 

Boulevard Brewing Co Magic Drip - Barrel-Aged Wheated Imperial Stout with Colombian Coffee 

North Coast Brewing Bourbon Barrel Aged Old Rasputin XXIII

North Coast Brewing Rye Whiskey Barrel Aged Old Rasputin XXIII

Firestone Walker BBL Velvet Merkin (2019)

Drekker Brewing Co The Mother of the Ruler of the World

LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:

Barley Brown's Bling Shines Spotlight on Baker City Brewery


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Episode 190 - [LIVE] Talking Craft Beer Businesses with Fermented Reality

In Episode 190 we go live again on Facebook, and we talk to Joel Bigham from Fermented Reality about his experiences with owning and operating several businesses in the craft beer industry. We chat about the struggles of operating a craft beer bottle shop and what you can do to help make it successful. We also discuss how Joel came up with the design and manufacturing of the awesome outdoor beer cups...BCUPS. And if you want to open a biergarten then this show is for you. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!

In Episode 190 we go live again on Facebook, and we talk to Joel Bigham from Fermented Reality about his experiences with owning and operating several businesses in the craft beer industry. We chat about the struggles of operating a craft beer bottle shop and what you can do to help make it successful. We also discuss how Joel came up with the design and manufacturing of the awesome outdoor beer cups...BCUPS. And if you want to open a biergarten then this show is for you.  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:

Barriehaus Beer Co Oktoberfest 

Green Bench Brewing Co Fest Bier

OEC Brewing Coolship Black Lager

Heretic Brewing Shallow Grave Porter

Deschutes Brewery Jubelale


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Episode 189 - [LIVE] Our Favorite “A” Breweries

In Episode 189 we go live again on Facebook, and we talk about our favorite breweries that start with the letter “A.” We also discuss the Annual Boise Brewing Hoptober Freshtival showcasing some of the local fresh hop beers. We also provide our insights for the book called “One More Beer, Please (Vol. 1)” that fields answers to questions anyone wanting to open a brewing needs to know. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!

In Episode 189 we go live again on Facebook, and we talk about our favorite breweries that start with the letter “A.” We also discuss the Annual Boise Brewing Hoptober Freshtival showcasing some of the local fresh hop beers. We also provide our insights for the book called “One More Beer, Please (Vol. 1)” that fields answers to questions anyone wanting to open a brewing needs to know. 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:

Brewery Ommegang Three Philosophers

Boneyard Beer Incredible Pulp Blood Orange Extra Pale Ale

Cigar City Journeywork of the Stars 

Fremont Brewing Brew 5000

Hoppin Frog Brewery Extended Barrel aged DORIS

Fort George Brewery Fields of Green (Strata Wet Hopped 2021)

Mother Earth Brewing Wet Hop Dreams (2021) 

Thornbridge Brewery (collab with Firestone Walker) Pondera American IPA 

LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:

Almanac Beer Co 

Against the Grain Brewing


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Episode 188 - History of Homebrewing

In Episode 188 we talk about the history of homebrewing in the United States. Discover how and when the craft beer revolution started and the people behind it. We even discuss some of the weird laws some states have when it comes to homebrewing. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!

In Episode 188 we talk about the history of homebrewing in the United States. Discover how and when the craft beer revolution started and the people behind it. We even discuss some of the weird laws some states have when it comes to homebrewing.  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:

Wolf’s Ridge Brewing Coffee Vanilla Direwolf

Woodland Empire Alecraft Old Boise Brand Lager

Boneyard Beer RPM IPA

Mountains Walking Brewery Sweets Black Currant Cheesecake Fruited Sour

HaDubim VMASH Citra Session IPA 

Occidental Brewing Co Fresh Hop Pilsner 

Fort George Brewery Fresh IPA (2021)

Warfield Brewery Motuiti New Zealand IPA

LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:

A Brief History of American Homebrewing, the Foundation of Craft Beer 

The History of Homebrewing in America – Part 1 & Part 2 

American Homebrewers Association Celebrates 40 Years of Homebrewing 

The Day Homebrewing Was Legalized


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Episode 187 - [LIVE] American Wheat Beer Style

In Episode 187 we go live again on Facebook, and we talk about the American Wheat Beer style and history. We also do tasting notes of the Core4 Brewing Highway 33 American Wheat Ale and Oklahoma Sunset Amber Ale throughout the show. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!

In Episode 187 we go live again on Facebook, and we talk about the American Wheat Beer style and history. We also do tasting notes of the Core4 Brewing Highway 33 American Wheat Ale and Oklahoma Sunset Amber Ale throughout the show. 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:

Elysian Brewing Space Dust IPA  

Mother Earth Brewing Nitro Cali Creamin’ Vanilla Cream Ale

Core4 Brewing Highway 33 American Wheat Ale

Core4 Brewing Oklahoma Sunset Amber

Pelican Brewing Father of all Tsunamis (2021)

Swan Brewing The Bean 

Cigar City Ales for ALS

Revision Brewing collab with Moksa Brewing Unrelenting Mauistli West Coast IPA

Lumberbeard Brewing Helles Lager

Green Gold Brewing Cashmere NEIPA 

Beavertown Brewery Gamma Ray American Pale Ale

LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:

American wheat beer 

American Wheat Style 

American Wheat Beer: Style Profile, Brewing Tips & History


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Episode 186 - [LIVE] New World Hop Showcase

In Episode 186 we go live again on Facebook, and we talk about some of the newer hops found in all our favorite aromatic and flavorful ales. We also do tasting notes of the Core4 Brewing Soul Shine Blonde Ale and Party Shirt NEIPA throughout the show. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!

In Episode 186 we go live again on Facebook, and we talk about some of the newer hops found in all our favorite aromatic and flavorful ales. We also do tasting notes of the Core4 Brewing Soul Shine Blonde Ale and Party Shirt NEIPA throughout the show. 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:

Barriehaus Beer Co The Dark Munich Dunkel

Mad Swede Brewing Himinglaeva Hazy Pale Ale

Core4 Brewing Soul Shine Blonde Ale

Core4 Brewing Party Shirt NEIPA

Von Ebert Brewing Sector 7 NE IPA 

Payette Brewing Co Star Garnet Schwarzbier 

Evil Twin Brewing Modern Hipster American IPA


LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:

Yakima Valley Hops

Yakima_Chief_Hops_Varieties

HOP VARIETY DESCRIPTIONS 

HOPS VARIETY 



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Episode 185 - [LIVE] Brewery Spotlight: Sierra Nevada Brewery

In Episode 185 we go live again on Facebook, and we talk about Sierra Nevada Brewery, the history and beer that made them famous and respected. This was going to be a solo show with only Denny hosting, but listeners Jim Kudzal and Tara Carlson joined the call to make it a special show. We do tasting notes of the Sierra Nevada Oktoberfest, Hazy Little Thing IPA, Pale Ale and Big Little Thing IPA throughout the show. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!

In Episode 185 we go live again on Facebook, and we talk about Sierra Nevada Brewery, the history and beer that made them famous and respected. This was going to be a solo show with only Denny hosting, but listeners Jim Kudzal and Tara Carlson joined the call to make it a special show. We do tasting notes of the Sierra Nevada Oktoberfest, Hazy Little Thing IPA, Pale Ale and Big Little Thing IPA throughout the show. 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:

Sierra Nevada Oktoberfest 2021

Sierra Nevada Hazy Little Thing IPA

Sierra Nevada Pale Ale

Sierra Nevada Big Little Thing IPA

Stillwater Artisanal / Monkish Brewing Collab A Sound Saison

Woodland Empire Ale Craft Keep the Change Italian Pilsner 

Wormtown Brewery Be Hoppier DIPA

LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:

OUR STORY From restless youth to craft beer pioneer

Sierra Nevada Brewing Company Wiki

7 Facts about Sierra Nevada 


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Episode 184 - [LIVE] German Lager Styles

In Episode 184 we go live again on Facebook, and we talk about German Lager styles with a brief look at 15 versions. We have done deep dives on four of the style versions in previous episodes which are called out in the show if you want to go back and learn more. We also do a live beer tasting with a Baltic Porter from Ahnapee Brewery called Cherry Wood. This beer was shared with us from a listener. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!

In Episode 184 we go live again on Facebook, and we talk about German Lager styles with a brief look at 15 versions. We have done deep dives on four of the style versions in previous episodes which are called out in the show if you want to go back and learn more. We also do a live beer tasting with a Baltic Porter from Ahnapee Brewery called Cherry Wood. This beer was shared with us from a listener. 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:

Barriehaus Beer Co The Dark Munich Dunkel

Grand Teton Brewing Sweetgrass American Pale Ale

The Alchemist Focal Banger

The Alchemist Heady Topper 

Cigar City Element of Reverence

Jim Dandy Brewing 3 Year Beer American IPA

A. Fisher Brewing Brother Brown Ale 

Tempo Beer Goldstar Wild Batch Munich Dunkel

Ahnapee Brewery Cherry Wood Baltic Style Porter


LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:

The KegWorks Field Guide to German Beer Styles


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Episode 183 - [LIVE] Brewery Spotlight: 3 Floyds Brewing

In Episode 183 we go live again on Facebook, and we talk about 3 Floyds Brewing, the history behind the brewery as well as 12 fun facts you should know. We also do a live beer tasting with a 3 Floyds special beer called Wuckfinter. This beer was shared with us from a listener. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!

In Episode 183 we go live again on Facebook, and we talk about 3 Floyds Brewing, the history behind the brewery as well as 12 fun facts you should know. We also do a live beer tasting with a 3 Floyds special beer called Wuckfinter. This beer was shared with us from a listener. 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:

Barriehaus Beer Co Bravo Ragazzo

Iron Horse Brewing Aloha Death

3 Floyds Brewing Wuckfinter 

Magnanimous Brewing Juice Lord 

Barriehaus Beer Co Good Boi: D.O.G. 

Fremont Brewing The Rusty Nail 2021 

2C Family Brewing Pontificator Dobblebock Doppelbock

LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:

Strange Brew: The Story of Three Floyds' Success 

12 Things You Should Know About 3 Floyds Brewing Co

Midwest Mettle — In Closing Munster Brewpub, 3 Floyds Commits Itself to Growth as a Regional Producer


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Episode 182 - [LIVE] Belgian Tripel Ales

In Episode 182 we go live again on Facebook, and we talk about Belgian Tripel Ale...the history behind the style, as well as where the name came from, the style characteristics and even some home brewing tips in brewing one. We also do two live beer tastings with some beers shared with us from a listener. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!

In Episode 182 we go live again on Facebook, and we talk about Belgian Tripel Ale...the history behind the style, as well as where the name came from, the style characteristics and even some home brewing tips in brewing one. We also do two live beer tastings with some beers shared with us from a listener. 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:

New Belgium 1985 IPA

Firestone Walker 805 Golden Ale

Westbrook Brewing Co MAXIMUM FLORIDA 

Drekker Brewing Co Slang Du Jour Blueberry Cobbler

Adroit Theory Black Metal (Ghost 968) Altbier

Cigar City Improvisacion (Improv) Imp Brown Ale 

Occidental Brewing Co Japanese-Style Dry Lager 

Lumberbeard Brewing Mosaic Is Awesome NE IPA

LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:

Belgian Tripel: Style Characteristics, Brewing Tips & History 

Style Profile: Why is it called Belgian Tripel? 

Beer Styles: Belgian-Style Tripel


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Episode 181 - [LIVE] All About German Wheat Beer

In Episode 181 we go live again on Facebook, and we talk about German Wheat wheat beer, starting with the traditional German Hefeweizen, and covering the various other variations like the weizenbock, dunkelweizen, weißbier, gose and Berliner Weisse. We also do two live beer tastings with some beers shared with us from a listener. And finally we discuss the idea of cult classic beers. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!

In Episode 181 we go live again on Facebook, and we talk about German Wheat wheat beer, starting with the traditional German Hefeweizen, and covering the various other variations like the weizenbock, dunkelweizen, weißbier, gose and Berliner Weisse. We also do two live beer tastings with some beers shared with us from a listener. And finally we discuss the idea of cult classic beers.  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:

New Belgium Mountain Time

Payette Brewing Co Prairie Baard Golden Ale

Jackie O’s Coconut & Cinnamon Bourbon Barrel Dark Apparition

Misbeehavin’ Meads With a Baseball Bat

Clairvoyant Brewing Pilsner

LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:

German-Style Hefeweizen 

February Style of the Month – German Wheat Ales

Are cult beers a thing?


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Episode 180 - [LIVE] Non-Alcoholic Beer Breakdown

In Episode 180 we go live again on Facebook, and we talk about non-alcoholic beer and the recent growth in its popularity. Why are people drinking NA beer? Is it healthier? What are the NA beers that actually taste good? We answer these questions and much more. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!

In Episode 180 we go live again on Facebook, and we talk about non-alcoholic beer and the recent growth in its popularity. Why are people drinking NA beer? Is it healthier? What are the NA beers that actually taste good? We answer these questions and much more.  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:

Cigar City Florida Man

Jim Dandy Brewing Triumph Hazy Pale Ale

Cigar City Cellarmans Choice 

Great Notion Blueberry Muffin

Arkane Aleworks Helter Swelter 

Jim Dandy Brewing Cocomo NE DIPA

Dancing Camel Brewing 1872 Baltic Porter 

HaDubim Berale Brown Ale

LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:

The Oxford Companion to Beer definition of non-alcoholic “beer” 

Is Non Alcoholic Beer Healthy? 

We blind tasted 31 NA beers and found 7 we actually enjoyed


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Episode 179 - [LIVE] History of Barrel Aged Beer

In Episode 179 we go live again on Facebook, and we talk about the history of barrel aged beer. It’s a shorter episode, but full of great content. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!

In Episode 179 we go live again on Facebook, and we talk about the history of barrel aged beer. It’s a shorter episode, but full of great content.  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:

Anchorage Brewing Co Be Patient (Double IPL) DDH w/ Strata & Citra

Payette Brewing Co Flyline Vienna Lager

Lagunitas Brewing Co The Waldo’s Special Ale 

Lupulin Brewing Co Citridiculous 

Tampa Bay Brewing Co Double Coast Lager w/ Lime

One Tree Hard Cider Snowglobe sweet cider

Lumberbeard Brewing Friendly Neighborhood Kolsch 

Jim Dandy Brewing On the Grind Coffee Stout

LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:

Definition: Barrel-Aged Beer 

How Bourbon Barrel-Aged Stouts Came to Dominate the Craft Beer World 

Brews & Barrels: The Story of Barrel-Aged Beer 

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Episode 178 - [LIVE] Why are IPAs so popular?

In Episode 178 we go live again on Facebook, and we talk about why IPAs are so popular. We have some great random beer conversations as well. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!

In Episode 178 we go live again on Facebook, and we talk about why IPAs are so popular. 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:

Pfriem Family Brewing Helles Lager  

Western Collective Roca Jack Cold IPA

Cigar City Fancy Papers, 

Iron Horse Brewing Aloha Death

Cascade Brewing Honey Ginger Lime 

Revision Brewing Coconut Pie Face Imp Pastry Stout 

Great Basin Brewing Firelit Haze Hazy IPA 

Lumberbeard Brewing Lumberpunk Pilsner 

MAP Brewing Strange Cattle NEIPA

Coppertail Brewing Free Dive

Three Bulls Brewing Foreign Export Stout

Untitled Art/Corporate Ladder Collab Peaches Sour a la mode

LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:

Why Is the IPA so Popular? 

Why Are IPAs Still So Popular? 

FRBC Episode 13 - Coppertail Brewing with Ken Foutch


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Special Episode: Brewnomics EP153

Denny joins the crew of the Brewnomics Podcast to share some Jim Dandy Brewing beers and talk about beer ratings and styles. It was originally posted on the Brewnomics feed, but now it is available on our feed for your enjoyment.

Denny joins the crew of the Brewnomics Podcast to share some Jim Dandy Brewing beers and talk about beer ratings and styles. It was originally posted on the Brewnomics feed, but now it is available on our feed for your enjoyment.

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Episode 177 - [LIVE] Back in Black IPA

In Episode 177 we go live again on Facebook, and we talk about the history of the Black IPA or Cascadian Dark Ale and describe the style notes. Denny also goes off on a rant about how beer style categories need an overhaul. We share a listener provided podcast episode going further into the Cold IPA style as well as learn of a beer inspired recipe for sauerkraut and stout cupcakes. We have some great random beer conversations as well. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!

In Episode 177 we go live again on Facebook, and we talk about the history of the Black IPA or Cascadian Dark Ale and describe the style notes. Denny also goes off on a rant about how beer style categories need an overhaul. We share a listener provided podcast episode going further into the Cold IPA style as well as learn of a beer inspired recipe for sauerkraut and stout cupcakes.  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:

Trek Brewing Weekend Wanderer - 

Jim Dandy Brewing Mr Nelson Dry-Hopped Wheat Ale

Magic City Brewing Co Tin Foil Hat Society NEIPA

Barriehaus Beer Co Big Pluckin’ Pils 

Dewey Beer Co Futuristic Future

Jim Dandy Brewing The Mothership NE DIPA

Jim Dandy Brewing Bad Bad Leroy Brown Imperial Oatmeal Brown Ale

Short Throw Brewing The Treachery of Fruit: Mango & Apricot Fruited Gose 

Mad Swede Brewing Mundo Loco Mexican Lager

LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:

Beer and Sauerkraut Cupcakes Recipe

Podcast Episode 175: Kevin Davey of Wayfinder Sets the Record Straight on “Cold IPA”

Let's Talk Beer Styles: Black IPA 

Back in the Black: IPA and CDA’s making a comeback in 2021 

Visit Brewnomics Podcast Facebook Page


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Episode 176 - [LIVE] History of Women in Brewing

In Episode 176 we go live again on Facebook, and we talk about the history of women in brewing. We go back in time 7000 years and work our way up to present times and discover the impact women had on our favorite malt beverage. We also discuss an article diving into the process of developing a “Cold” IPA variant. We have some great random beer conversations as well. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!

In Episode 176 we go live again on Facebook, and we talk about the history of women in brewing. We go back in time 7000 years and work our way up to present times and discover the impact women had on our favorite malt beverage. We also discuss an article diving into the process of developing a “Cold” IPA variant.  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:

Crooked Pecker Brewing Co. Medicine Ball Dodgeball

Mother Earth Brewing  Milk Truck Latte Stout

Cigar City Spiritual Needs

Trek Brewing Canteen Cream Ale 

Mother Earth Brewing 4Seasons of Mother Earth (Spring2021) Barrel Aged Coconut Cake Imperial Stout 

Varietal Beer Co Sup Cuz IPA 

Lumberbeard Brewing Keeping It Classic IPA 

Revision Brewing El Repaso Mexican-Style Lager

LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:

What is a Cold IPA? Definition explained by Wayfinder brewmaster Kevin Davey

Women and Beer: A Forgotten Pairing

Women in brewing


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Episode 175 - [LIVE] Diversity In Craft Beer

In Episode 175 we go live again on Facebook, and we talk about diversity in craft beer. In 2019 the Brewers Association released the results from their initial diversity survey and we discussed the results and our impressions of current diversity and how diversity can be promoted. We have some great random beer conversations as well. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!

In Episode 175 we go live again on Facebook, and we talk about diversity in craft beer. In 2019 the Brewers Association released the results from their initial diversity survey and we discussed the results and our impressions of current diversity and how diversity can be promoted.  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:

Fonta Flora Brewery Oak Stand

Grand Teton Brewing Hazy IPA

BlackStack Brewing Ken Burns Presents: Guava Passionfruit & Apricot (ep 11) 

Schramm’s Mead - Amelia 

Whiner Beer Co Le Tub Saison

LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:

Craft Beer Has a Diversity Problem, Brewers Association Report Confirms

Brewers Association Releases Brewery Employee Diversity Data for the First Time

A New Program Aims To Improve Diversity In The Craft Beer Industry


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Episode 174 - [LIVE] Imperial Stout, Russian Style

In Episode 174 we go live again on Facebook, and we talk about the Russian Imperial Stout history and style characteristics and provide a few to try out. We have some great random beer conversations as well. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!

In Episode 174 we go live again on Facebook, and we talk about the Russian Imperial Stout history and style characteristics and provide a few to try out.  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:

  • Fair State Brewing Cooperative Life Ain’t Fair Barleywine Ale

  • Boise Brewing Hazy IPA

  • Rooster’s Rooster Tail Hazy IPA

  • Melvin Brewing Killer Bees

  • Cigar City Primordial Unity

  • High Hops Brewery The Honeyed One

  • Almanac Beer Co BOOST Coffee Stout 

  • New Belgium Wild Ride Amber IPA

LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:

Imperial Dining - Russian Imperial Stout

THE STORY OF BROUGHTON’S 20-YEAR-OLD RUSSIAN IMPERIAL STOUT

WHAT THE HELL IS A RUSSIAN IMPERIAL STOUT? 

American Imperial Stout


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Episode 173 - [LIVE] Irish Beer for St Patrick's Day

In Episode 173 we go live again on Facebook, and we talk about an article listing 10 Irish beers to drink for St Patrick's Day. We also discuss the acquisition of Boneyard Beer by fellow Bend, OR Deschutes Brewing, and a historic Hood River, OR hotel offering a special pFriem Family Brewers suite for those on beercation. We have some great random beer conversations as well. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!

In Episode 173 we go live again on Facebook, and we talk about an article listing 10 Irish beers to drink for St Patrick's Day. We also discuss the acquisition of Boneyard Beer by fellow Bend, OR Deschutes Brewing, and a historic Hood River, OR hotel offering a special pFriem Family Brewers suite for those on beercation.  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:

  • Revision Brewing Reno as Fu*K

  • North Coast Scrimshaw Pilsner

  • Iron Horse Brewing Aloha Death

  • Scratch Brewing Dandelion Ginger Tonic

  • Barriehaus Beer Tampa Export

  • Against the Grain Jorge Castana

  • E9 Brewing O’Leary’s Coffee Milk Stout

  • Sunriver Brewing Cocoa Cow - Chocolate Milk Stout

  • Grand Teton Brewing Dreamcatcher IPA

  • Deschutes Brewery Royal Fresh IIPA

LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:

Bottling from the keg with a DIY counter pressure filler! 

10 Amazing Irish Beers To Toast With On St. Patrick's Day

Boneyard Beer acquired by Deschutes Brewery

OVERNIGHT AT THE HOOD RIVER HOTEL IN THE PFRIEM SUITE


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