Beyond IPAs

An update from Week Two of COVID self quarantining in Massachusetts, where we look at how our local breweries are stepping up in their communities in various ways, impacts of the new distribution laws that came out this week and we ponder the long term impacts on craft breweries. Enjoy! www.beyondipas.com tamarackhomebrewsupply.com 508-947-6922 290 Bedford St, Unit C, Rear Lakeville, MA 02347 tama...

The journey to becoming a craft beer enthusiast nearly always traces its through line back to the cheapest swill one could get their under-aged hands on. The four of us tell our stories of life before Craft Beer.  tamarackhomebrewsupply.com 508-947-6922 290 Bedford St, Unit C, Rear Lakeville, MA 02347 tamarackwineandspirits@yahoo.com Support the show

Just days ago, The Alchemist starting distributing Heady Topper and Focal Banger here in Massachusetts for the first time. In yet another ripple effect of COVID-19, this highly sought after beer can now be found in select Craft Beer outlets. Bissell Brothers is next and beyond that, who knows... Brett Crehan, Brian Wonson, Dan Lattuada and Scott Lussier kick around the short and long term implicat...

Following the recording of a recent tasting episode, we found ourselves engaged in an enlightening conversation centering on Beer and Society. On a whim, I turned the recorder on and let it roll. It starts with Pablo Picasso and ends with the tasting of an outrageously good Schilling Augustin 13° (Polotmový [Amber] Czech Lager), which I had been squirreling away for just such an occasion. Enjoy!  ...

In this episode, Brett Crehan, Dan Lattuada, Brian Wonson and Scott Lussier sit down and discuss their completely biased and unscientific Top 3 favorite Craft Breweries in Massachusetts, as of Spring 2020. www.beyondipas.com tamarackhomebrewsupply.com 508-947-6922 290 Bedford St, Unit C, Rear Lakeville, MA 02347 tamarackwineandspirits@yahoo.com Support the show

Brett, Scott, Dan and Brian discuss the importance of checking can dates. Which styles handle ageing better than others and how the brewers care even more than the consumers do. Go get some! tamarackhomebrewsupply.com 508-947-6922 290 Bedford St, Unit C, Rear Lakeville, MA 02347 tamarackwineandspirits@yahoo.com Support the show

Dan and Scott talk about their experiences entering Homebrew Competitions with their respective homebrew operations, Coppertree Brewing and Harvest Junction Craft Ales. Topics included how to enter a competition, how to package them, what to expect back from the judges, the Great American Brew Fest and the 2019 Boston Extreme Beer Fest. Cheers! tamarackhomebrewsupply.com 508-947-6922 290 Bedford S...

In this Episode Scott, Brian and Dan get to the bottom of can art and the role it plays in influencing a craft beer shopper standing in front of a cooler in New England. What we like, what we hate, its all here.  tamarackhomebrewsupply.com 508-947-6922 290 Bedford St, Unit C, Rear Lakeville, MA 02347 tamarackwineandspirits@yahoo.com Support the show

In our quest to shine a light on the wonderful craft beer scene in New England and go "Beyond IPAs", Brian, Dan and Scott take a look at American Ambers, including the brewing processes that are unique to Ambers, the style guidelines that judges use to evaluate a good one, the best places to get some in New England and we taste a few examples for good measure. tamarackhomebrewsupply.com...

In this episode Brian, Dan and Scott weigh in on the Uptapped App. We talk about how it is used and misused by craft beer drinkers and the limitations in its rating system.  tamarackhomebrewsupply.com 508-947-6922 290 Bedford St, Unit C, Rear Lakeville, MA 02347 tamarackwineandspirits@yahoo.com Support the show