Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer Education

In Episode 237 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are discussing Oktoberfest…the origin and how you can prepare for attending the festival in Munich, Germany.  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...

In Episode 236 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are discussing our favorite breweries beginning with the letter “N.”  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 235 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are discussing the situation leading to Anchor Brewing closing. We also have an article provided by a listener discussing the decline of attendance and potential death of beer festivals.  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....

In Episode 234 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are discussing our favorite breweries beginning with the letter “M.” We also unbox the July mini-tacker of the month subscription box 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 follow us on twitter @t...

In Episode 233 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are discussing all the American craft beer mergers and acquisitions that have happened in the past 12 months.. We also do two blind IPA tasting segments provided by one of our great listeners.  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@...

In Episode 232 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are learning about the Phantasm powder adjunct used to inject hazy beer with boosted aroma and flavor from the hops. We also do two blind IPA tasting segments provided by one of our great listeners.  Now grab a beer and enjoy the show!  If you would like to contact the show you can reach the hosts through email at tapthe...

In Episode 231 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are learning about the minimum legal drinking age from around the world and why the USA chose 21 years. We also do two blind IPA tasting segments provided by one of our great listeners.  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.c...

In Episode 230 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking about our favorite breweries beginning with the letter “L”. We also do a tasting segment with a Belgian-style Golden Strong Ale from Wisconsin brewery Giant Jones provided by one of our listeners from the state.  Now grab a beer and enjoy the show!  If you would like to contact the show you can reach the host...

In Episode 229 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking about how to enjoy your beer while maintaining a healthier lifestyle. We also do a tasting segment with a dark Weizenbock from Wisconsin brewery Giant Jones provided by one of our listeners from the state.  Now grab a beer and enjoy the show!  If you would like to contact the show you can reach the hosts thro...

In Episode 228 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking about our favorite breweries beginning with the letter “K”. We also do a tasting segment with a farmhouse ale from Wisconsin brewery Giant Jones provided by one of our listeners from the state.  Now grab a beer and enjoy the show!  If you would like to contact the show you can reach the hosts through email at...

In Episode 227 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking with Tina and Maurice Ryman from Marker 48 Brewing in Weeki Wachee, Florida. Learn about their brewery and the special community they have built over the past 8 years. We taste three of their beers as well.  Now grab a beer and enjoy the show!  If you would like to contact the show you can reach the hosts thr...

In Episode 226 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking about the history of the English pub and how it has changed over the years.  We also do beer tasting segments with a Minnesota and a Wisconsin beer.  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 follow us on...

In Episode 225 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking about the relevance of modern day beer fests and what can be done to make them more attractive to consumers. We also do our fourth and last blind beer tasting provided by one of our listeners…find out if we can guess the style and beer correctly. We also do beer tasting segments with a Minnesota and a Wisconsin beer.&n...

In Episode 224 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking about our favorite breweries beginning with the letter “J.” We also do our third blind beer tasting provided by one of our listeners…find out if we can guess the style and beer correctly. We also do beer tasting segments with a Minnesota and a Wisconsin beer.  Now grab a beer and enjoy the show!  If you would...

In Episode 223 we go live again on Facebook and on Twitter, and in this episode we are talking with John Ream of Trek Brewing and find out how the brewery has evolved over the past 4 years. We also do our second blind beer tasting provided by one of our listeners…find out if we can guess the style and beer correctly.  Now grab a beer and enjoy the show!  If you would like to contact the...

In Episode 222 we go live again on Facebook and on Twitter, and in this episode we are talking with Dave Doble, owner of Tampa Bay Brewing Company. We find out about his craft beer journey and the history of TBBC and how his brewery has evolved over the past 25 years.  We also do some tasting notes with TBBC beers throughout the show.  Now grab a beer and enjoy the show!  If you wou...

In Episode 221 we go live again on Facebook and on Twitter, and in this episode we are discussing how pale lager style became the go to beer for Americans.  We also do some tasting notes with listeners provided beers from Minnesota and Illinois. And another one of our listeners provided beers for a new blind tasting segment.  Now grab a beer and enjoy the show!  If you would like to...

In Episode 220 we go live again on Facebook and on Twitter, and in this episode we are discussing our 2022 Untappd Year in Beer stats and our favorite beers of 2022. We also do some tasting notes with listeners provided beers from Minnesota and Wisconsin. 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 219 we go live again on Facebook and on Twitter, and in this episode we are discussing pastry stouts. Find out what defines these confectioners' beer delights and what makes the good ones great. 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 follow us on twitter @tapthecraft , interact w...

In Episode 218 we go live again on Facebook and on Twitter, and in this episode we are discussing our favorite breweries that begin with the letter “I”. 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 follow us on twitter @tapthecraft , interact with us on Facebook at facebook.com/tapthecraft . We h...

In Episode 217 we go live again on Facebook and on Twitter, and in this episode we are discussing the Cicerone certification program. 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 follow us on twitter @tapthecraft , interact with us on Facebook at facebook.com/tapthecraft . We have a voicemail num...

In Episode 216 we go live again on Facebook and on Twitter, and in this episode we are discussing some Halloween themed beers…some spooky, some pumpkin and some candy oriented. We also have a tasting notes segment with the Cigar City Hunahpu’s Imperial Stout. 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.c...

In Episode 215 we go live again on Facebook and on Twitter, and in this episode we are doing a couple beer tastings from BarrieHaus Beer Co. We also do a brief recap of the 2022 GABF competition and medal winners. 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 follow us on twitter @tapthecraft , in...

In Episode 214 we go live again on Facebook and on Twitter, and in this episode we discuss some of the factors causing the rise in beer costs. The discussion focuses on the shortage of carbon dioxide and the effect it is having on beer production.  We also do tasting notes on the Chimay Grande Reserve Belgian Dark Strong Ale (Blue Label). Now grab a beer and enjoy the show!  If you would...

In Episode 213 we go live again on Facebook and on Twitter, and in this episode we discuss why we use malted grains in the brewing process.  We also do tasting notes on the Chimay Cinq Cents Ale (White Label) which is a Trappist Tripel ale. In Ep 214 we will be doing a tasting notes segment with the Chimay Grande Reserve Ale (Blue Label) Trappist Dark Strong ale…so pick one up and taste along...