Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer Education

In Episode 212 we go live again on Facebook and on Twitter, and in this episode we discuss our favorite breweries beginning with the letter “H”.  We also do tasting notes on the Chimay Premiere Ale (Red Label) which is a Trappist Dubbel ale. In Ep 213 we will be doing a tasting notes segment with the Chimay Cinq Cents Ale (White Label) Trappist Tripel ale…so pick one up and taste along with u...

In Episode 211 we go live again on Facebook and on Twitter, and in this episode we discuss how we would invest $500 million into the craft beer industry. We also do tasting notes on Duvel Strong Blonde and 666 Blonde ales. In Ep 212 we will be doing a tasting notes segment with the Chimay Premiere Ale (Red Label)…so pick one up and taste along with us. Now grab a beer and enjoy the show!  If...

In Episode 210 we go live again on Facebook and on Twitter, and in this episode we discuss our favorite breweries that start with the letter “G”...well at least Denny does. It is another solo show because Kris succumbed to the technology gremlins and is without Internet for most the week. In Ep 211 we will be doing a tasting notes segment with the Duvel 666 Strong blonde Ale…so pick one up and tas...

In Episode 209 we go live again on Facebook and on Twitter, and in this episode we go into the history of the Belgian Golden Strong Ale and talk about the style notes.  So 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.co...

In Episode 208 we go live again on Facebook and on Twitter, and in this episode we talk with Conor Larsen, co-owner of Gasparilla Pizzeria & Growlers and we talk about sourcing beer and providing quality beer to consumers. Conor discusses his craft beer journey and about some great Maine beer. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!  If you would like to contact the show you can reach the host...

In Episode 207 we go live again on Facebook and on Twitter, and in this episode we find out about the history behind the Belgian Saison ale style. We also do another tasting notes segment with Partake Brewing Dark Ale.  So 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 @tapthe...

In Episode 206 we go live again on Facebook and on Twitter, and in this episode we find out about the history behind the Belgian Dubbel ale style. We also do another tasting notes segment with Partake Brewing Red Ale.  So 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 @tapthec...

In Episode 205 we go live again on Facebook and on Twitter, and in this episode we talk with Ted Fleming, the founder and CEO of Partake Brewing, a non-alcoholic brewery out of Canada. We also taste some of their beers and find out how they are able to make a variety of tasty styles and keep the calories around 15.  So grab a beer and enjoy the show!  If you would like to contact the sho...

In Episode 204 we go live again on Facebook and on Twitter, and in this episode we briefly discuss all the various Belgian beer styles in preparation for a deeper dive into some of the styles we haven’t discussed previously.  So 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 @...

In Episode 203 we go live again on Facebook and on Twitter, and in this episode we discuss the history of Belgian beer in preparation for discussing the various Belgian beer styles in more detail in future episodes.  So 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 @tapthecra...

In Episode 202 we go live again on Facebook and on Twitter, and in this episode we discuss our favorite breweries that start with the letter “F”. So 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 vo...

In Episode 201 we go live again on Facebook and on Twitter, and in this episode we discuss the Rauchbier style and the history of smoked beer and the German smoked beer brewery Schlenkerla. We also have some listener voicemails as well as our usual great beer conversation. So 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 200 we go live again on Facebook and now on Twitter, and in this episode we discuss the four beers we would place on our Mount Rushmore of beer…or as Tara Carlson put it our Mount Beermore. We also have some listener voicemails as well as our usual great beer conversation. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!  If you would like to contact the show you can reach the hosts through emai...

In Episode 199 we go live again on Facebook and now on Twitter, and in this episode we discuss our favorite breweries that start with the letter “E”. We also do a tasting notes segment with the New Belgium Brewing Voodoo Ranger Juicy Haze IPA. We also have some listener voicemails as well as our usual great beer conversation. So grab a beer and enjoy the show!  If you would like to contact th...

In Episode 198 we go live again on Facebook and now on Twitter, and in this episode we discuss four new experimental hops to look out for in 2022. We also have some listener feedback and voicemails as well as our usual great beer conversation. So 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...

In Episode 197 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are joined by Joel Bigham of BCUPS and Fermented Reality Biergarten fame, and he joins the conversation while we talk about Lagunitas Brewing and do a tasting notes segment with their Unrefined Shugga barleywine style beer. We also dive into reviewing Dulcie, the organic unrefined sugar used in the beer. So grab a beer and enjoy t...

In Episode 196 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we go into details about foeders…those big wooden containers that assist in making those great mixed fermentation beers.  We also have listener feedback plus a lot of fun beer conversation.  So grab a beer and enjoy the show!  If you would like to contact the show you can reach the hosts through email at tapthecraft@gm...

In Episode 195 we go live again on Facebook, and this episode is brought to you by the letter “D” as we discuss our favorite breweries that start with the letter “D.”  We have listener feedback plus a lot of fun beer conversation.  So 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 o...

In Episode 194 we go live again on Facebook, and this episode is brought to you by the letter “C” as we discuss our favorite breweries that start with the letter “C.”  We also review our 2021 Untappd Year in Beer statistics.  So 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 twit...

In Episode 193 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we revisit cooking with beer with some Do’s and Don’ts when using beer in your own recipes. We also provide some recipe suggestions to make your end of year activities a little more delicious.  So grab a beer and enjoy the show!  If you would like to contact the show you can reach the hosts through email at tapthecraft@gmai...

In Episode 192 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we discuss why you should pour your quality craft beer into a glass. We also provide a few essential glasses you should have in your home bar.  So 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 , int...

In Episode 191 we go live again on Facebook, and this episode is brought to you from The Letter “B” and our favorite breweries that start with the letter B. We also do a tasting notes segment with the Sierra Nevada Fresh Hop Celebration Ale and find out how this year’s version stacks up to previous seasons. We also give away our last $20 Brewer Shirts gift certificate. So grab a beer and enjoy the...

In Episode 190 we go live again on Facebook, and we talk to Joel Bigham from Fermented Reality about his experiences with owning and operating several businesses in the craft beer industry. We chat about the struggles of operating a craft beer bottle shop and what you can do to help make it successful. We also discuss how Joel came up with the design and manufacturing of the awesome outdoor beer c...

In Episode 189 we go live again on Facebook, and we talk about our favorite breweries that start with the letter “A.” We also discuss the Annual Boise Brewing Hoptober Freshtival showcasing some of the local fresh hop beers. We also provide our insights for the book called “One More Beer, Please (Vol. 1)” that fields answers to questions anyone wanting to open a brewing needs to know. So grab a be...

In Episode 188 we talk about the history of homebrewing in the United States. Discover how and when the craft beer revolution started and the people behind it. We even discuss some of the weird laws some states have when it comes to homebrewing.  So grab a beer and enjoy the show!  Visit our sponsor Brewer Shirts, they screen print shirts by hand in their home studio, using eco-friendly...