Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer Education

In Episode 295 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we celebrate our Veterans with a little history behind the holiday and how we can connect craft beer to the servicemen and servicewomen protecting our freedom.  We also do a couple beer tastings from Druid City Brewing and Pontoon Brewing..  Now grab a beer and enjoy the show! 

In Episode 294 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we entertain you with a Halloween themed craft beer story. Discover the spooky side of craft beer.  We also do three beer tastings from Alabama and Tennessee.  Now grab a beer and enjoy the show! 

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In Episode 293 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking with Craig Snyder and Tyler Weddle of Pontoon Brewing out of Sandy Springs, GA. Learn about how the brewery got started, as well as the process for creating some of their unique beers and how they curate their tap list. We also taste and discuss three Pontoon beers. Now grab a beer and enjo...

In Episode 292 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking about the Anchovy and Eclipse hop varieties with our long time listener Chad Lamasa from Maryland. We also cover a few other new and experimental hops making their way into craft beers lately. The Beer Speak 101 segment reviews what is considered a session beer. Now grab a beer and enjoy th...

In Episode 291 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking about the difference between fresh hop and wet hop beers. We also discuss the state of the hop production in 2025. We even do a couple Minnesota beer tastings.  Now grab a beer and enjoy the show! 

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In Episode 290 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking with one of our long time listeners Eric Gronli about the Minnesota craft beer scene. We go into depth on Surly Brewing and learn how this infamous brewery and the Surly Nation helped change the strict beer laws back in 2012. Eric was also kind enough to send us some beer to taste on the sh...

In Episode 289 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking with Jack Snyder of Cold Harbor Brewing. Learn about how the smallest family owned brewery in Central Mass grew into a thriving community supported production brewery.  Now grab a beer and enjoy the show! 

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In Episode 288 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking with Sean Nordquist, of the Tampa Bay Brewer’s Alliance, about the “Halfway There: A Celebration of Beer” event celebrating the halfway point to Tampa Bay Beer Week. We honor the man who opened the first microbrewery since the end of prohibition in the 1970’s, who passed away in July. ...

In Episode 287 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking about the two fluid density measurement methods used in the brewing process. Find out the differences and history behind using specific gravity and degrees Plato. We also have two random beer tasting sessions as well.  Now grab a beer and enjoy the show! 

In Episode 286 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking with Jim and Brittney Barrie of Barriehaus Beer Co about their upcoming The Dog Days of Summer beer release. There is also a series of listener voicemails detailing a 4 day Oregon Coast brewery crawl.  We have three random beer tasting sessions as well.  Now grab a beer and enjoy ...

In Episode 285 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking about Southern Prohibition Brewing with the production manager Bill Childress. Learn about one of the oldest craft beer breweries in Mississippi.  We have three beer tastings as well.  Now grab a beer and enjoy the show! 

In Episode 284 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking about Barkyard Brewing with brewer Matt Jung and partner Chris Lopez. We have a great time chatting about beer and do a couple Barkyard Brewing beer tastings.  Now grab a beer and enjoy the show! 

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In Episode 283 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking about thiolized yeast and learn how it can enhance the flavors of hops and malt. We also do a couple Alabama beer tastings.  Now grab a beer and enjoy the show! 

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In Episode 282 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking about the decoction mash brewing technique. Learn about how it’s done, the benefits and the historical significance. We also do a couple Alabama beer tastings.  Now grab a beer and enjoy the show! 

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In Episode 281 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking with Ben Howe, co-owner and head brewer, from Otherland Beer in Bellingham WA. The conversation dives deep into German artisan lager brewing and how Ben has taken pieces of all his experiences to craft his special rustic lagers.   We also do tasting sessions with three of his fantastic...

In Episode 280 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking about the origins and style characteristics of the Japanese Rice Lager. We also do our last tasting session of Cigar City Brewery El Catador Club Modern Prometheus featuring a blend of maple bourbon barrel aged imperial stout, apple jack barrel aged imperial stout and bourbon barrel aged im...

In Episode 279 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking with long time listener Matt Knight and find out about his craft beer journey and a little of the Rochester, NY craft beer scene. We also discuss an article concerning what breweries need to do to succeed in 2025.  Now grab a beer and enjoy the show! 

In Episode 278 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking about the history of the Irish Red Ale and style characteristics. We also do a tasting session of Cigar City Brewery El Catador Club Thee Wolfman featuring wheated bourbon barrel aged imperial stout with chocolate and cherries. Find out if this beer lives up to the previous tastings.  ...

In Episode 277 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking about the 2025 predicted craft beer trends. We also do a tasting session of Cigar City Brewery El Catador Club Strange Case featuring apple jack brandy barrel aged imperial stout with caramel flavor. Find out if this beer lives up to the previous tastings.  Now grab a beer and enjoy th...