Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer Education

n Episode 262 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking about our favorite breweries beginning with the letter “T”. Send us a voicemail if you have been to GABF and can provide some advice and insight on how to get the best out of the visit.  Now grab a beer and enjoy the show!  If you would like to contact the show you can reach the hosts through email at tapthecr...

In Episode 261 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking about how water affects your beer. Find out how it can change the characteristics of the beer. We also unbox our July Tintackers.com Mini-Tacker of the Month subscription box. Now grab a beer and enjoy the show!  If you would like to contact the show you can reach the hosts through email at tapthecraft@gmail.com ,...

In Episode 260 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking about the mysterious golden, blonde or white stout style. Now grab a beer and enjoy the show!  If you would like to contact the show you can reach the hosts through email at tapthecraft@gmail.com , or interact with us on Facebook at facebook.com/tapthecraft and for all our links visit tapthecraft.com/linktree . We...

In Episode 259 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking with Chris Ciulla, owner of the Voodoo Brewing opening soon in Valrico, FL. We discuss the franchise opportunity and how Chris is making it his own community focussed gastropub and hangout. We also unbox our June Mini-Tacker of the Month subscription.  Now grab a beer and enjoy the show!  If you would like to...

In Episode 258 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking about our favorite breweries beginning with the letter “S.” Now grab a beer and enjoy the show!  If you would like to contact the show you can reach the hosts through email at tapthecraft@gmail.com , or interact with us on Facebook at facebook.com/tapthecraft and for all our links visit tapthecraft.com/linktree ....

In Episode 257 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking with Alex Snitker of the Florida Brews Travelers newsletter. Learn about his craft beer journey and the insight on why he started Florida Brews Travelers.  Now grab a beer and enjoy the show!  If you would like to contact the show you can reach the hosts through email at tapthecraft@gmail.com , or interact wi...

In Episode 256 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking with Rachel Benkowski and Shayna Mose of the Beer Babes Family international non-profit, a global inclusive community for all women in beer. We also unbox our May mini-tacker of the month subscription box. Now grab a beer and enjoy the show!  If you would like to contact the show you can reach the hosts through em...

In Episode 255 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking about the Idaho State alcohol laws and discover some interesting facts. We also unbox our April mini-tacker of the month subscription box. Now grab a beer and enjoy the show!  If you would like to contact the show you can reach the hosts through email at tapthecraft@gmail.com , or interact with us on Facebook at f...

In Episode 254 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking with Sean Nordquist, the executive director of the Tampa Bay Brewers Alliance. Learn about his craft beer journey as well as his role in assisting the Tampa Bay regional brewers through TBBA key initiatives. It is a fun episode with a lot of great information and beer talk.  Now grab a beer and enjoy the show!&nbs...

In Episode 253 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are discussing how artificial intelligence (AI) can play a part in beer brewing and consumer engagement. We also discuss the pros and cons of AI technology in the brewing process. We announce the winner of our special giveaway of the January, February and March Mini-tacker of the month subscription boxes for somebody who left us a...

In Episode 252 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are discussing the origin of drinking beer on St Patrick’s Day, as well as the origin story for green beer. We also do live tasting notes for the Church Street Brewing Skulling Russian Imperial Stout. We unbox our March mini-tacker subscription box too.  Make sure to get entered into a special giveaway of the January, Februar...

In Episode 251 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are joined by Jen Kocher, owner of TinTackers.com. We had a great conversation learning about Jen’s craft beer journey and the background on how tintacker.com was started, as well as the process of creating custom tackers. She has also generously offered a special giveaway of the January, February and March Mini-tacker of the mont...

In Episode 250 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we discuss our favorite breweries beginning with the letter “R.” We also do our final listener provided blind style showdown with the porter. And we unbox our February Tintacker.com Mini-tacker of the month box.  Now grab a beer and enjoy the show!  If you would like to contact the show you can reach the hosts through email...

In Episode 249 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we interview Keith and Rachel Trisilla of Dark Shadow Brewing out in Nashville, TN. We also sample a few of their beers. Find out how you can support the brewery startup and be a part of the Dark Shadow community.  Now grab a beer and enjoy the show!  If you would like to contact the show you can reach the hosts through ema...

In Episode 248 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we discuss our favorite beers to drink when stuck inside due to bad weather or other circumstances.  We are also very lucky to have more blind beer tastings provided by one of our favorite listeners, Jeff Seiler. This episode we tackle the brown ales in a blind style showdown…find out which beer wins over our hearts. We also unb...

In Episode 247 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we discuss our favorite breweries beginning with the letter “P.”  We are also very lucky to have more blind beer tastings provided by one of our favorite listeners, Jeff Seiler. This episode we tackle the pale ales in a blind style showdown…find out which beer wins over our hearts. Now grab a beer and enjoy the show!  If yo...

In Episode 246 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we revealed our Untappd Year in Beer stats for 2023. We also unbox our December Mini-Tintacker of the Month. We are also very lucky to have more blind beer tastings provided by one of our favorite listeners, Jeff Seiler. This episode we tackle the IPA in a blind style showdown…find out which beer wins over our hearts. Now grab a beer...

In Episode 245 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we welcome Sean and Chuck from Church Street Brewing out of Itasca, Illinois. We learn about their brewing history and how Church Street Brewing got started. We also have the opportunity to taste several of their beers and discuss the recipes and flavor profiles.   Now grab a beer and enjoy the show!  If you would like to c...

In Episode 244 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we welcome Joel Bigham back to talk about his new Tampa venue Trellis at Buchman. Discover Joel’s vision for this downtown Ybor City hangout.  Now grab a beer and enjoy the show!  If you would like to contact the show you can reach the hosts through email at tapthecraft@gmail.com , or interact with us on Facebook at faceboo...

In Episode 243 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we discuss Thanksgiving beer gifts and beer to pair with dessert.  We also have a couple beer tastings from Leaven Brewing and Coppertail Brewing. Now grab a beer and enjoy the show! 

In Episode 242 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are doing several beer tastings from Leaven Brewing out of Riverview, FL. Now grab a beer and enjoy the show!  If you would like to contact the show you can reach the hosts through email at tapthecraft@gmail.com , or interact with us on Facebook at facebook.com/tapthecraft and for all our links visit tapthecraft.com/linktree...

In Episode 241 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking about the 2023 GABF statistics and winner breakdown. We also unbox our October mini-tacker of the month from tintackers.com. Now grab a beer and enjoy the show!  If you would like to contact the show you can reach the hosts through email at tapthecraft@gmail.com , or interact with us on Facebook at facebook.com/ta...

In Episode 240 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking with Chet Brett of Brewing Kindness and how he has a drive to give back to the community and help breweries raise money for charities. Now grab a beer and enjoy the show!  If you would like to contact the show you can reach the hosts through email at tapthecraft@gmail.com , or interact with us on Facebook at faceb...

In Episode 239 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking about our favorite breweries beginning with the letter “O”. We also unbox the September mini-tacker of the month.  Now grab a beer and enjoy the show!  If you would like to contact the show you can reach the hosts through email at tapthecraft@gmail.com , or interact with us on Facebook at facebook.com/tapthec...

In Episode 238 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are interviewing Mike DeLancett of MYTHK Brewing and tasting some of their beers.  Now grab a beer and enjoy the show!  If you would like to contact the show you can reach the hosts through email at tapthecraft@gmail.com , or interact with us on Facebook at facebook.com/tapthecraft and for all our links visit tapthecraft...