Denny Luce 2/8/23 Denny Luce 2/8/23

Tap the Craft 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!

Denny Luce 8/5/21 Denny Luce 8/5/21

Tap the Craft 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!

Denny Luce 7/14/21 Denny Luce 7/14/21

Tap the Craft 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!

Denny Luce 7/14/21 Denny Luce 7/14/21

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!

Denny Luce 6/9/21 Denny Luce 6/9/21

Tap the Craft 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!

Denny Luce 5/27/21 Denny Luce 5/27/21

Tap the Craft 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!

Denny Luce 5/13/21 Denny Luce 5/13/21

Tap the Craft 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!

Denny Luce 5/3/21 Denny Luce 5/3/21

Tap the Craft 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!

Denny Luce 4/21/21 Denny Luce 4/21/21

Spiritual Needs - Cigar City Brewing Company

From Cigar City Brewing Company: "In our quest to address needs of the spirit, we offer this Imperial Stout brewed with rye and buckwheat, two truly divine grains, which has spent all the time it needed inside rye whiskey barrels." This beer was release exclusivley for Cigar City's El Catador Club members. ABV - 13.1% IBU - 59 Bottle 209/1000

From Cigar City Brewing Company: "In our quest to address needs of the spirit, we offer this Imperial Stout brewed with rye and buckwheat, two truly divine grains, which has spent all the time it needed inside rye whiskey barrels." This beer was release exclusively for Cigar City's El Catador Club members. ABV - 13.1% IBU - 59 Bottle 209/1000

Denny Luce 4/21/21 Denny Luce 4/21/21

Tap the Craft 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!

Denny Luce 4/8/21 Denny Luce 4/8/21

Quick Take Beer Review - North Coast Brewing Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout

Here is a quick take beer review of North Coast Brewing's Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout, as well as some information about the style.

Denny Luce 3/28/21 Denny Luce 3/28/21

Quick Take Beer Review - North Coast Brewing Scrimshaw Pilsner

Find out about North Coast Brewing out of Fort Bragg, CA and get a quick take beer review of their Scrimshaw Pilsner.

Denny Luce 3/28/21 Denny Luce 3/28/21

Brewer Shirts $20 Gift Card Contest

Watch the video to find out how you could be entered to win a $20 gift card to BrewerShirts.com

Denny Luce 3/24/21 Denny Luce 3/24/21

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!

Denny Luce 3/11/21 Denny Luce 3/11/21

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!

Denny Luce 2/26/21 Denny Luce 2/26/21

Tap the Craft 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!

Denny Luce 2/11/21 Denny Luce 2/11/21

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!

Denny Luce 1/28/21 Denny Luce 1/28/21

Tap the Craft Episode 170 Adambier, for real?! January 25 2021

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!

Denny Luce 1/19/21 Denny Luce 1/19/21

Tap the Craft 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.

Denny Luce 12/31/20 Denny Luce 12/31/20

Tap the Craft episode 168 Wrapping up 2020 12-30-2020

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!