TTC Season 6
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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 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 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 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 152 and we discuss a great springtime style that many listeners may not be familiar with...the German-style Maibock. We dive into some history behind the style, as well as some style notes and commercial offerings. Plus we offer a lot of random beer talk as well. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!
It’s Episode 151 and we discuss a couple interesting craft beer articles...one about harvesting yeast from wasps and making beer with it, and another about mixing wine with beer to create a new style of beer called oenobeer. Plus we offer a lot of random beer talk as well. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!
We made it to Episode 150 and we celebrate by having the largest number of people on air at the same time. Welcome the Kudzal/Carlson clan...we have husband and wife beer tourist extraordinaires, Jim Kudzal and Tara Carlson along with their daughter Andelle Kudzal who follows in their love of craft beer and daughter Haven Carlson who is still trying to find her gateway into the craft beer world. We find out about their craft beer journeys and are lucky to learn from their European beer adventures to Prague, Warsaw and Krakow. Find out the must visit venues and learn how to get the most out of your trip. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!
In Episode 149 we bring back a good friend to help us talk about the impact of the coronavirus quarantine on small independent craft breweries. John Ream of Trek Brewing, located outside of Columbus, OH, updates us on how Trek Brewing has grown over the last 18 months and provides his inside look at surviving the corona crisis. For our Brew Buzz segment we are honored to review an article written by listener Jim Kudzal discussing how breweries have shifted gears to weather the turbulent times and how consumers can help keep them afloat. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!
St Patrick’s Day has passed, but in Episode 148 we bring you a touch of Irish with the history of the dry stout along with a brief style overview. We hope this shorter show will bring you some joy in the present CoronaVirus chaos. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!
In Episode 147 we bring you another brewery interview, this time from Oklahoma City with our friend and listener Buck Buchannon, one of four owners of Core4 Brewing. We get an inside look at how the beer laws have changed in Oklahoma and the growth of the brewery industry in the state. We also discover how Core4 Brewing plans to differentiate themselves from other local establishments in this competitive marketplace. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!
In Episode 146 we are happy to share with you an interview with the owners/brewers from Jim Dandy Brewing in Pocatello, ID. We learn how Davis and Hailee Gove started their brewing journey and why they were moved to bring their craft to south eastern Idaho. Some great conversation you don’t want to miss! We also talk about some great brown ales to try if you want to explore this often ignored style. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!
In Episode 145 we talk about some old brown ale from Belgium...the Flanders Oud Bruin style. Find out what makes this gateway sour ale so special and why it’s a great beer to cellar for a few years too. We also discuss a couple articles provided by listeners and have more voicemail. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!
In Episode 144 we discuss how craft beer has penetrated into major sports sponsorships, as well as the current big beer stranglehold in the stands and stadiums. We also briefly cover the “state of craft beer in 2019” and announce our last BCUPs contest winner. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!
In Episode 143 we revisit a topic briefly discussed during our history of beer segments...the Belgian Witbier. We discuss the history of the style and how it was resurrected, as well as a brief explanation of the tasting style notes. We also have a ton of listener feedback and voicemails...and an article about a major miscalculation of ABV. Plus a lot of random beer conversation. So grab a beer and enjoy the show! Don’t forget to enter the final BCUPs contest by leaving a voicemail at 208-536-3359.
In Episode 142 we talk about our Year in Beer stats and a blog post from BeerCruncher.com talking about some interesting predictions in the beer industry for 2020. Plus a lot of random beer conversation. So grab a beer and enjoy the show! Don’t forget to enter the final BCUPs contest by leaving a voicemail at 208-536-3359.
In Episode 141 we learn about open fermentation and processes surrounding it. Denny talks about his beer experiences while visiting Israel and Kris talks about his latest home brew. Enter the final BCUPs contest by leaving a voicemail at 208-536-3359. Plus a lot of random beer conversation. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!
In Episode 140 we teach you about some beer history, going back to 1850AD and ending at present day. Plus a lot of random beer conversation. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!
In Episode 139 we teach you about some beer history, going back to 1600AD and ending at 1850AD. We also finally discuss an article describing the different types of people you see on brewery tours. Plus a lot of random beer conversation. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!
Episode 138 is a special show, Denny brings his long time friend and former 40cast co-host Mr Matthew Helmer. We learn about his craft beer journey and home brewing experience. We also teach you about some beer history, going back to 5000BC and ending at 1600AD, as well as answer a listener question concerning an ancient Russian beer style. Plus a lot of random beer conversation. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!
On Episode 137 we invite local Boise listener Thom Byrne to record with us and talk about his craft beer journey and award winning home brew. We also talk about beer excise taxes, a bizarre white stout and answer some listener questions. Plus a lot of random beer conversation. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!
On Episode 136 we tackle the 2019 Great American Beer Festival and discuss some of the winners. We also have some listener feedback and voicemails bringing some fun conversation to the show. Plus a lot of random beer conversation. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!
We have another special guest on Episode 135. We invited listener Jim Kudzal to guest host with us so we can learn about his craft beer journey. He also prepared a very nice topic focused on beer tourism. We learned some great tips from Jim’s experiences over the years visiting breweries from around the country. Plus a lot of random beer conversation. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!
On Episode 134 we invite long time listener Chad Lamasa to guest host with us so we can learn about his craft beer journey. He also brought us a topic to learn about...the milkshake IPA. We take a look into the details of the style and the history behind how this style came to be. Plus a lot of random beer conversation. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!
It’s Episode 133 and we take on a few craft beer news articles. Revision Brewing out of Sparks, Nevada is booming with 118% single year growth and planning for quadrupling their production by 2022. Hard seltzer is planning a big party in Colorado. And AB InBev decides to pass on buying out the remaining shares of the Craft Beer Alliance. Plus a lot of random beer conversation. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!
It’s Episode 132 and we take on the topic of hard seltzer water. This “malt beverage” has gained in popularity and we want to find out what it’s all about. Plus a lot of random beer conversation. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!
In Episode 131 Kris is recording on location at Corporate Ladder Brewing with owner/brewer Blake Keppe. We discuss how he kicked the corporate ladder to the curb to pursue his passion of brewing beer and opening his own brewery. We also discuss an article on how a Washington State brewery shifted their strategy to prosper during this time where many regional breweries are struggling to survive. Plus a lot of random beer conversation. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!