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!

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. We have a voicemail number...you can call 208-536-3359 (208-53ODDLY) to leave feedback or questions and have your voice heard on the show. We invite you to visit our website at tapthecraft.com for more craft beer content. If you enjoy our content and want to Toast Your Hosts, then please visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/tapthecraft

You can follow Denny on Instagram and Untappd @lucescrew. You can follow Kris on Untappd at @K9Hops and on our Facebook page. Find more links at tapthecraft.com/linktree. Discord server at tapthecraft.com/discord

BEERS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:

Barriehaus Beer Co Dog Days Summer Lager

The Long Drink Citrus

Schell’s Brewery Oktoberfest

Surly Brewing Mosh Pit Hazy IPA

Tampa Bay Brewing Co Oktoberfest

Bert’s Brewing Japanese Lager

Sockeye Brewing Edmond’s Grand Gesture Porter on Nitro

Jim Dandy Brewing Trailhead Brown Ale

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 show. 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. We have a voicemail number...you can call 208-536-3359 (208-53ODDLY) to leave feedback or questions and have your voice heard on the show. We invite you to visit our website at tapthecraft.com for more craft beer content. If you enjoy our content and want to Toast Your Hosts, then please visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/tapthecraft

You can follow Denny on Instagram and Untappd @lucescrew. You can follow Kris on Untappd at @K9Hops and on our Facebook page. Find more links at tapthecraft.com/linktree. Discord server at tapthecraft.com/discord

BEERS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:

Elm Creek Brewing Bottom Dollar WC IPA

Schell’s Brewery Notorious P.I.L.S. Juicy Lager

Surly Brewing Axe Man IPA

Marker 48 Brewing The John Reeves Incident

Arkane Aleworks Arkane in the Membrane

New Pioneer Brewing Night 2024 Porter Imp Stout

Recluse Brew Works Ghost of History - Czech Dark Lager

Vice Beer Ribbit Robot NE IPA

Mother Earth Brew Co FWD American Pale Ale

Jim Dandy Brewing Microburst Session IPA

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!

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. We have a voicemail number...you can call 208-536-3359 (208-53ODDLY) to leave feedback or questions and have your voice heard on the show. We invite you to visit our website at tapthecraft.com for more craft beer content. If you enjoy our content and want to Toast Your Hosts, then please visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/tapthecraft

You can follow Denny on Instagram and Untappd @lucescrew. You can follow Kris on Untappd at @K9Hops and on our Facebook page. Find more links at tapthecraft.com/linktree. Discord server at tapthecraft.com/discord

BEERS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:

Barriehaus Beer Co Return 2 Party Beach Kolsch

Jim Dandy Brewing 7 Year Beer - Galaxy Kush Hazy IPA

Jim Dandy Brewing 7 Year Beer - Kiwi Party Hazy IPA

BrewDog Hazy Jane NE IPA

LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:

Cold Harbor Brewing website

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. We also have two beer tasting sessions as well. 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. We have a voicemail number...you can call 208-536-3359 (208-53ODDLY) to leave feedback or questions and have your voice heard on the show. We invite you to visit our website at tapthecraft.com for more craft beer content. If you enjoy our content and want to Toast Your Hosts, then please visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/tapthecraft

You can follow Denny on Instagram and Untappd @lucescrew. You can follow Kris on Untappd at @K9Hops and on our Facebook page. Find more links at tapthecraft.com/linktree. Discord server at tapthecraft.com/discord

BEERS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:

New Belgium Brewing Grape Fizz Ale

Green Bench Brewing Co Sunshine City

Barriehaus Beer Co Bublina

Barriehaus Beer Co Haus Helles

Mother Earth Brew Co Sticky Stuff

BrewDog Black Heart

New Pioneer Brewing My Own Country 2025

LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:

Tampa Bay Brewers Alliance website

Jack McAuliffe, who started the craft beer revolution in the U.S., has died at age 80 found on the NPR website

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!

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. We have a voicemail number...you can call 208-536-3359 (208-53ODDLY) to leave feedback or questions and have your voice heard on the show. We invite you to visit our website at tapthecraft.com for more craft beer content. If you enjoy our content and want to Toast Your Hosts, then please visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/tapthecraft

You can follow Denny on Instagram and Untappd @lucescrew. You can follow Kris on Untappd at @K9Hops and on our Facebook page. Find more links at tapthecraft.com/linktree. Discord server at tapthecraft.com/discord

BEERS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:

King State Green Dart German-Style Pilsner

Tampa Bay Brewing Co Dark Fin Imperial Stout

Bombastic Brewing Conspiracy - Passionfruit, Orange & Guava Fruited Gose

LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:

Understanding Specific Gravity vs. Plato written by Terry Foster and found on the Brew Your Own website

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 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. We have a voicemail number...you can call 208-536-3359 (208-53ODDLY) to leave feedback or questions and have your voice heard on the show. We invite you to visit our website at tapthecraft.com for more craft beer content. If you enjoy our content and want to Toast Your Hosts, then please visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/tapthecraft

You can follow Denny on Instagram and Untappd @lucescrew. You can follow Kris on Untappd at @K9Hops and on our Facebook page. Find more links at tapthecraft.com/linktree. Discord server at tapthecraft.com/discord

BEERS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:

Brewery Ommegang Oak-Aged Watermelon Kolsch

Barriehaus Beer Co Teddy Bier West Coast Pilsner

Walking Tree Brewery Black Walking Tree IPA

Barkyard Brewing Sensual Silverback

Prairie Artisan Ales Spicy Pickle Monster

Prairie Artisan Ales Bomb! (Spaceship Earth Coffee) Imp Stout

Deschutes Brewery The Abyss (2018) Imp Stout

Escape Brewing The Other West Coast IPA

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!

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. We have a voicemail number...you can call 208-536-3359 (208-53ODDLY) to leave feedback or questions and have your voice heard on the show. We invite you to visit our website at tapthecraft.com for more craft beer content. If you enjoy our content and want to Toast Your Hosts, then please visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/tapthecraft

You can follow Denny on Instagram and Untappd @lucescrew. You can follow Kris on Untappd at @K9Hops and on our Facebook page. Find more links at tapthecraft.com/linktree. Discord server at tapthecraft.com/discord

BEERS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:

Southern Prohibition Brewing Suzy B Blonde Ale

Southern Prohibition Brewing Dogs Manipulating Time Sour Ale

Southern Prohibition Brewing Crowd Control IIPA

Coppertail Brewing Hop Skull #26

Crux Fermentation Project Crux Capacitor IPA

Srigim Brewing Tropical Sour

Great Notion Brewing and Ghost Town Brewing Collab Knife Hits IPA

Bend Brewing Tropic Pines IPA

Wicked Weed Brewing Perni-Haze NE IPA

LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:

Southern Prohibition Brewing website

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!

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. We have a voicemail number...you can call 208-536-3359 (208-53ODDLY) to leave feedback or questions and have your voice heard on the show. We invite you to visit our website at tapthecraft.com for more craft beer content. If you enjoy our content and want to Toast Your Hosts, then please visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/tapthecraft

You can follow Denny on Instagram and Untappd @lucescrew. You can follow Kris on Untappd at @K9Hops and on our Facebook page. Find more links at tapthecraft.com/linktree. Discord server at tapthecraft.com/discord

BEERS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:

Barkyard Brewing Who Wants A Mustache Ride Peach Cream Ale

Barkyard Brewing Sensual Silverback BA Stout

LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:

Barkyard Brewing