Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer Education

In Episode 163 we are joined by John Ream of Trek Brewing to discuss the 2020 Virtual GABF and to get an update on Trek Brewing. John also provided some insight into the benefits of being a member of the Brewers Association. Plus we offer a lot of random beer talk as well. So grab a beer and enjoy the show! Visit our sponsor Brewer Shirts, they screen print shirts by hand in their home studio, usi...

In Episode 162 we dive into the topic of world class beer...what is a world class beer and what makes a brewery or brewer world class. Plus we offer a lot of random beer talk as well. 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 inks, materials and processes. Visit their online store at brewershirts.co...

In Episode 161 we continue with our hop sessions, this time diving into some of the more popular American style hops. These hops are in almost all your favorite hoppy beers, so we thought it was important to discuss them. We also discuss an article about a brewery that is making soft serve beer ice cream. Plus we offer a lot of random beer talk as well. So grab a beer and enjoy the show! Visit our...

In Episode 160 we reveal the results of our listener poll for the Best Breweries in the PNW. We breakdown each state by our votes, our listener votes and the overall combined vote...and the results are interesting. Plus we offer a lot of random beer talk as well. 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-fri...

In Episode 159 we bring on long time listeners and friends Kevin and Amanda Argauer to discuss their craft beer journeys. We also discuss the effects of the COVID quarantine on socially active people and how we are starting to return to a new normal. Plus we offer a lot of random beer talk as well. So grab a beer and enjoy the show! Visit our sponsor Brewer Shirts, they screen print shirts by hand...

In Episode 158 we continue with our hop sessions, this time diving into the noble style hops. These hops are at the heart of German/Czech pilsners so we thought it was important to discover what they are all about. We read an email provided for our best PNW breweries list and have a craft article concerning a new US variety noble hop. Plus we offer a lot of random beer talk as well. So grab a beer...

It’s Episode 157, our first show of season 7, and once again we have a content packed show for you. We continue with our hop sessions, this time diving into English hops. We also talk about our plans to create a real best brewery list and find out how to get your votes in. We bring you three craft beer articles too. Plus we offer a lot of random beer talk as well. So grab a beer and enjoy the show...

It’s Episode 156 and we have a content packed show for you. We do a live tasting notes session with a summertime lighter ale. We kick off our first hop session diving into the Three C hops...Cascade, Centennial and Columbus. If you’re looking for another craft beer podcast we discuss one you might enjoy and finish off the show with a craft beer article about a brewery offering a non-alcoholic stou...

It’s Episode 155 and we discuss a few craft beer articles starting with showcasing the Italian Pilsner style and then moving on to the new Deschutes Brewery anniversary ale and finishing off with a strange turn of events for Kona Brewing in Hawaii. Plus we offer a lot of random beer talk as well. So grab a beer and enjoy the show! Visit our sponsor Brewer Shirts, they screen print shirts by hand i...

It’s Episode 154 and we finish our discussion with brewers yeast...discover the nutritional requirements and by-products produced during the brewing process. These by-products change depending on whether the yeast has sufficient or deficient nutrients in the wort. We get slightly sciencey but in a fun way. Plus we offer a lot of random beer talk as well. So grab a beer and enjoy the show! Tavour P...

It’s Episode 153 and we discuss brewers yeast...discover the many different criteria that must be taken into consideration when selecting a yeast for beer production, as well as the life cycle of yeast during the process. Plus we offer a lot of random beer talk as well. So grab a beer and enjoy the show! Tavour Promo - Use promo code “tapthecraft” and it will give any NEW user a $10 credit after t...

It’s Episode 152 and we discuss a great springtime style that many listeners may not be familiar with...the German-style Maibock. We dive into some history behind the style, as well as some style notes and commercial offerings. Plus we offer a lot of random beer talk as well. So grab a beer and enjoy the show! Tavour Promo - Use promo code “tapthecraft” and it will give any NEW user a $10 credit a...

It’s Episode 151 and we discuss a couple interesting craft beer articles...one about harvesting yeast from wasps and making beer with it, and another about mixing wine with beer to create a new style of beer called oenobeer. Plus we offer a lot of random beer talk as well. So grab a beer and enjoy the show! Tavour Promo - Use promo code “tapthecraft” and it will give any NEW user a $10 credit afte...

We made it to Episode 150 and we celebrate by having the largest number of people on air at the same time. Welcome the Kudzal/Carlson clan...we have husband and wife beer tourist extraordinaires, Jim Kudzal and Tara Carlson along with their daughter Andelle Kudzal who follows in their love of craft beer and daughter Haven Carlson who is still trying to find her gateway into the craft beer world. W...

In Episode 149 we bring back a good friend to help us talk about the impact of the coronavirus quarantine on small independent craft breweries. John Ream of Trek Brewing, located outside of Columbus, OH, updates us on how Trek Brewing has grown over the last 18 months and provides his inside look at surviving the corona crisis. For our Brew Buzz segment we are honored to review an article written...

St Patrick’s Day has passed, but in Episode 148 we bring you a touch of Irish with the history of the dry stout along with a brief style overview. We hope this shorter show will bring you some joy in the present CoronaVirus chaos. So grab a beer and enjoy the show! We are proud to partner with B Cups, supplier of Outdoor Craft Beer Cups, for partnering up with us and I encourage our listeners to g...

In Episode 147 we bring you another brewery interview, this time from Oklahoma City with our friend and listener Buck Buchannon, one of four owners of Core4 Brewing. We get an inside look at how the beer laws have changed in Oklahoma and the growth of the brewery industry in the state. We also discover how Core4 Brewing plans to differentiate themselves from other local establishments in this comp...

In Episode 146 we are happy to share with you an interview with the owners/brewers from Jim Dandy Brewing in Pocatello, ID. We learn how Davis and Hailee Gove started their brewing journey and why they were moved to bring their craft to south eastern Idaho. Some great conversation you don’t want to miss! We also talk about some great brown ales to try if you want to explore this often ignored styl...

In Episode 145 we talk about some old brown ale from Belgium...the Flanders Oud Bruin style. Find out what makes this gateway sour ale so special and why it’s a great beer to cellar for a few years too. We also discuss a couple articles provided by listeners and have more voicemail. So grab a beer and enjoy the show! We are proud to partner with B Cups, supplier of Outdoor Craft Beer Cups, for par...

In Episode 144 we discuss how craft beer has penetrated into major sports sponsorships, as well as the current big beer stranglehold in the stands and stadiums. We also briefly cover the “state of craft beer in 2019” and announce our last BCUPs contest winner. So grab a beer and enjoy the show! We are proud to partner with B Cups, supplier of Outdoor Craft Beer Cups, for partnering up with us and...

In Episode 143 we revisit a topic briefly discussed during our history of beer segments...the Belgian Witbier. We discuss the history of the style and how it was resurrected, as well as a brief explanation of the tasting style notes. We also have a ton of listener feedback and voicemails...and an article about a major miscalculation of ABV. Plus a lot of random beer conversation. So grab a beer an...

In Episode 142 we talk about our Year in Beer stats and a blog post from BeerCruncher.com talking about some interesting predictions in the beer industry for 2020. Plus a lot of random beer conversation. So grab a beer and enjoy the show! Don’t forget to enter the final BCUPs contest by leaving a voicemail at 208-536-3359. We are proud to partner with B Cups, supplier of Outdoor Craft Beer Cups, f...

In Episode 141 we learn about open fermentation and processes surrounding it. Denny talks about his beer experiences while visiting Israel and Kris talks about his latest home brew. Enter the final BCUPs contest by leaving a voicemail at 208-536-3359. Plus a lot of random beer conversation. So grab a beer and enjoy the show! We are proud to partner with B Cups, supplier of Outdoor Craft Beer Cups,...

In Episode 140 we teach you about some beer history, going back to 1850AD and ending at present day. Plus a lot of random beer conversation. So grab a beer and enjoy the show! We are proud to partner with B Cups, supplier of Outdoor Craft Beer Cups, for partnering up with us and I encourage our listeners to go visit their site at bcups.net or fermentedreality.com and check out the world's first fu...

In Episode 139 we teach you about some beer history, going back to 1600AD and ending at 1850AD. We also finally discuss an article describing the different types of people you see on brewery tours. Plus a lot of random beer conversation. So grab a beer and enjoy the show! We are proud to partner with B Cups, supplier of Outdoor Craft Beer Cups, for partnering up with us and I encourage our listene...