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Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer Education
Tap the Craft Podcast is an informational craft beer podcast targeting the everyday beer drinker. The hosts are craft beer enthusiasts whose passion for this hobby comes out in the show. This podcast is focused on talking about the craft beer hobby in layman terms, not elitist speak. Entry into craft beer should not be a daunting and scary endeavor, so we want to help you learn about craft beer so you too can become a craft beer enthusiast. So whether you are well experienced or new to craft…
Episodes
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 141 - All About Open Fermentation
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…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 140 - The History of Beer, Pt3
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…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 139 - The History of Beer, Pt2
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…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 138 - The History of Beer, Pt1
Episode 138 is a special show, Denny brings his long time friend and former 40cast co-host Mr Matthew Helmer. We learn about his craft beer journey and home…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 137 - The Byrne Experience
On Episode 137 we invite local Boise listener Thom Byrne to record with us and talk about his craft beer journey and award winning home brew. We also talk…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 136 - GABF 2019
On Episode 136 we tackle the 2019 Great American Beer Festival and discuss some of the winners. We also have some listener feedback and voicemails bringing…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 135 - Beer Tourism with Jim
We have another special guest on Episode 135. We invited listener Jim Kudzal to guest host with us so we can learn about his craft beer journey. He also…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 134 - Milkshake IPAs with Chad
On Episode 134 we invite long time listener Chad Lamasa to guest host with us so we can learn about his craft beer journey. He also brought us a topic to learn…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 133 - Just the News
It’s Episode 133 and we take on a few craft beer news articles. Revision Brewing out of Sparks, Nevada is booming with 118% single year growth and planning for…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 132 - Boozy Sparkling Water
It’s Episode 132 and we take on the topic of hard seltzer water. This “malt beverage” has gained in popularity and we want to find out what it’s all about…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 131 - Quit Work Brew Beer
In Episode 131 Kris is recording on location at Corporate Ladder Brewing with owner/brewer Blake Keppe. We discuss how he kicked the corporate ladder to the…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 130 - Ireland Craft Beer Experience
Denny just returned from Ireland, so Episode 130 is devoted to exploring the Ireland craft beer experience around the country...and the craft beer scene is…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 129 - Craft Beer Growth and Struggles
In Episode 129 we discuss some craft beer news articles surrounding some production growth and struggles as the craft beer market expands. We discuss an…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 128 - How Now Brown Ale
In Episode 128 Denny’s daughter joins the show to talk about her craft beer journey and help us dive into her favorite beer style...the American Brown Ale. We…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 127 - Beat the Heat
Summer has arrived, and in Episode 127 we discuss some beer styles to help you stay hydrated and quench that thirst from all those fun activities in the sun…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 126 - To Beer and Beyond
There is a buzz around the craft beer world with the news of Boston Beer and Dogfish Head merging. In Episode 126 we discuss the news release and provide some…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 125 - All About the Brut IPA
In Episode 125 we discuss the Brut IPA...the latest IPA style that emerged just over a year ago. Find out about the history and the newly printed style…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 124 - Tart with a Side of Effervescence
It’s starting to warm up so why not refresh yourself with some Berliner Weisse style beers? In Episode 124 we discuss the BJCP style guidelines for this…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 123 - Times Are A Changin’
In Episode 123 we discuss a couple articles that show that things in the craft beer world are changing...good for some, and not so good for others. Kris and…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 122 - Never Give Up
John joins us in Episode 122 and despite facing technical difficulties we press on to chat about beer and discuss a few craft beer articles provided by our…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 121 - Fabulous Flagship Beer
In Episode 121 we expound on the topic of flagship beers and their importance in the craft beer world. We didn’t give The Gnarly Gnomes voicemail question…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 120 - Winter IPA Wonderland
Winter is in full season so in Episode 120 we discuss some winter IPAs you might want to try. Find out what makes an IPA a winter style IPA. We also announce…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 119 - Craft Beer for Lovers or Not
It’s Valentine’s Day so Episode 119 is focused on craft beers you might want to drink on this day, whether you’re a star-crossed lover or bitter to love. We…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 118 - Welcome to the Dark Side
It’s Episode 118 and Denny takes on the topic of the Schwarzbier with the BJCP style guidelines and some great examples for you to try. He’s going solo this…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 117 - Craft Beer Shutdown
In Episode 117 we find out what the deal is with the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau and whether or not the government shutdown is really wrecking the…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 116 - Welcome 2019!
It’s a new year and Episode 116 is the first show of the year and Kris brought his friend Tina to help us celebrate. She brings some great energy to the show…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 115 - Our Best Beers of 2018
It’s our last show of 2018, so in Episode 115 Kris and Denny reveal their top 5 beers of the year in the hoppy, dark and other style categories. These are…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 114 - 2018 Holiday Gift Guide
It’s Episode 114 and we are here to help you find the perfect gift for your craft beer lover. We have a full house with Denny, John and Kris with lots of craft…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 113 - Beer Infused Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving! It’s Episode 113 and we have brought you a show full of great ideas to help you enjoy beer during your Thanksgiving holiday weekend. We…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 112 - Ladies Night
In Episode 112 we invite our wives to join us on the show to talk about their craft beer journeys. Get a little insight on how the ladies of Tap the Craft got…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 111 - Barley Futures, Candy & Beer Pairings
Join Kris and Denny for Episode 111 where we review a couple articles provided by our listeners. Is beer in jeopardy in the future due to climate change? Will…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 110 - Strong Ale vs. Old Ale vs. Barleywine
It’s Episode 110 and Kris McKenzie is once again joining Denny to help host the show while John tends bar at Trek Brewing. In this episode we dive into the…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 109 - 2018 Great American Beer Festival
It’s that time of year again...yes, we discuss the 2018 Great American Beer Festival in Episode 109. We have Kris McKenzie once again joining Denny to help…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 108 - Blonde Ales Matter
In Episode 108 Kris McKenzie joins Denny to talk about Blonde Ales and to catch up on his beer adventures. Sometimes blonde ales don’t get the attention of…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 107 - Israel Beer Adventures 2018
Denny’s back in country and he has some tales to tell on Episode 107. Find out what new beer adventures were experienced in Israel and a couple must visit beer…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 106 - Radler, the Bite You Need this Summer
It’s Episode 106 and we dive into a summer treat discussing an article listing 8 must drink Radlers during the warmer days of summer. We also discuss a few…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 105 - English Bitter vs English IPA
Episode 105 kicks off season 5 with a little education on the English Bitters and how they differ from the English IPA. So grab a beer and enjoy the show! We…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 104 - Great Way to End Season 4
It’s Episode 104 and can you believe we just finished four years of the show?! And what better way to celebrate than with a meetup event at Trek Brewing! So…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 103 - You Asked, We Answer
It’s Episode 103 and we take on a few listener questions...some from the last episode, some from beer articles and one from a listener looking into home…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 102 - The Solo Show
It’s Episode 102 and the format is a little different...but hopefully it works. Denny is solo and talks about the beer trends seen in the first third of 2018…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 101 - Juicy or Hazy Styles
In episode 101 we take on the juicy or hazy beer style according to the new additions to the Brewers Association 2018 style guidelines. We keep on track and…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 100 - German Pils with Special Guests
In episode 100 we celebrate by inviting a couple friends and talking about German Pilsner style guidelines, as well as do tasting notes with the North Coast…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 99 - Discover German Altbier
In episode 99 we take a look at a lesser known German beer style called Altbier. Why talk about this style? Because Denny found a really good one and wants to…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 98 - Reinventing Fisher Brewing
In episode 98 we take a look at a Utah brewery that was resurrected from the ashes 50 years after the last beer was poured. Denny visited A. Fisher Brewing in…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 97 - Glitter Beer Giddiness
There’s a new beer fad out there causing a mesmerizing enchantment on craft beer lovers across the nation. In episode 97, John and Denny talk glitter beer and…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 96 - Welcome to Alefort
John and Denny talk beer and get caught up on the opening of Trek Brewing. We also talk about the Boise Treefort Music Festival and more importantly the…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 95 - Beer Trading 101
Have you tried everything your local area has to offer? Well join Denny and Kris in Ep95 where we talk all about beer trading. Find out the ins and outs of the…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 94 - Baltic Porter Season
It’s winter time and the air is cold, so why not warm yourself up with a unique lager called the Baltic Porter. In Episode 94 we discuss the Baltic Porter…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 93 - Immaculate Inoculation: A Wild Beer Story
Episode 93 brings back our buddy Kris and we take a walk on the wild side with spontaneous fermented wild beer. Learn about the difference between sour and…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 92 - Taproom Cleanliness
It is the season for sickness and in Episode 92 we look at taproom cleanliness and the opportunity for passing harmful bacteria and viruses onto the customer…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 91 - Barrel Aged Beers Exposed
Episode 91 dives into the world of barrel aged beers as Denny and John review the BJCP Specialty Wood Aged style guidelines and John discusses barrel aging and…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 90 - Bring On 2018
John and Denny bring in the new year with Episode 90 chatting about some beer trends of 2017 and some possible trends for 2018. John gets a box of whalez and…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 89 - Best Seasonal Beers of 2017
In Episode 89 we once again are joined by our buddy Kris to discuss our favorite seasonal beers of 2017. This is the last of our four segments we are doing to…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 88 - Best Dark Ales of 2017
In Episode 88 we once again are joined by our buddy Kris to discuss our favorite dark ales of 2017. This is the third of four segments we are doing to…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 87 - Best Hoppy Beers of 2017
In Episode 87 we bring our buddy Kris back to discuss our favorite hoppy beers of 2017. This is the second of four segments we are doing to celebrate some…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 86 - Best Lagers of 2017
In Episode 86 we bring our buddy Kris back to discuss our favorite lagers of 2017. This is the first of four segments we are doing to celebrate some great…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 85 - Fall Into English Barleywine
Fall is the perfect time to join us in Episode 85 and learn about the English Barleywine style. We discuss the BJCP style guidelines for the English Barleywine…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 84 - Great American Beer Festival 2017
We discuss the 2017 Great American Beer Festival and some of the award winning beers and breweries in Episode 84. John keeps us updated on the progress of the…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 83 - Going to the Hop Farm
In Episode 83 we take a trip to the hop farm and talk about the experience at Gooding Farms on the Merry Hopsters Bus Tour put on by Bittercreek Alehouse. We…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 82 - American Cream Ale
Episode 82 is a short one covering the American Cream Ale style guidelines according to the BJCP. Denny also talks about the third annual 10 Barrel Brewing IPA…