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In Episode 300 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we talk about the beers we would have on tap if we owned a taproom or tavern.  These can be any beer, past or present, that is important enough to make sure it has a place to pour year round. We also talk about the look and feel of our dream taproom. Have you wondered what we mean when we use the term astringent? Well our Beer Speak 101 segment has you covered. Now grab a beer and enjoy the show!  If you would like to contact the show you can reach the hosts through email at [email protected], 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 of Summer Amber Rice Lager Grand Teton Brewing Bitch Creek Brown Ale

In Episode 299 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we talk about the trends of 2025 and what industry leaders are predicting for the industry in 2026. We also do a tasting segment with the Sierra Nevada Bigfoot American Barleywine (2022 & 2024 editions). Now grab a beer and enjoy the show!  If you would like to contact the show you can reach the hosts through email at [email protected], 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: Capital Brewery Supper Club Barriehaus Beer Co & Sky Puppy Brewing Cubby New Age Pilsner Sierra Nevada Brewing Bigfoot American Barleywine Wander Back Beerworks The Human Fund  Wander Back Beerworks Perfectly Cromulent IPA pFriem Family Brewers (collab with Georgetown Brewing) The Tao of Josh American IPA  Mother Earth Brew Co Jackson Farms Pilsner Jim Dandy Brewing Babushka 2025 RIS

In Episode 298 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we talk with Brandon Bingman of Middle Ground Brewing out of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Discover how they made their stake on the other side of the Interstate bringing community and family together around great beer. We also drink two Middle Ground beers and discuss the tasting notes and how they were made. Now grab a beer and enjoy the show!  If you would like to contact the show you can reach the hosts through email at [email protected], 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: Middle Ground Brewing Live Laugh Lager Middle Ground Brewing Second Best Brown Ale Jim Dandy Brewing 7 year beer - Kiwi Party Jim Dandy Brewing Oktoberfest  pFriem Family Brewers Nectaron Hazy IPA  Bert’s Brewing Evil Woman Imp Red Ale Jim Dandy Brewing Nomad Pils Boulevard Brewing Co Rum Barrel-Aged Pecan Pie  Lumberbeard Brewing Hop Choppin V12 IPA  Sockeye Brewing Hat On A Hat Hazy IPA  Coronado Brewing collab with Altamont Beer Works Scenic Route Black IPA LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED: Visit Middle Ground Brewing website

n Episode 297 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we talk with Chris Henke, Brian Hink and Justin Vitti of Wander Back Beerworks out of Vineland, NJ. We learn about how they jumped back into the craft beer world to try their hand at running a brewery in an underserved community. We also have three Wander Back beers to taste and see how their devotion to local sourced ingredients and careful recipe development aids in making great tasting beer.Now grab a beer and enjoy the show!  If you would like to contact the show you can reach the hosts through email at [email protected], 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: Wander Back Beerworks Wander Back Lager Wander Back Beerworks Hugo Hoppy Pilsner Wander Back Beerworks Risk Management DIPA

In Episode 296 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we discuss some beer and food pairings to try during your Thanksgiving celebrations.  There were a couple significant craft beer news stories we wanted to cover as well. We also do a beer tasting from Druid City Brewing.  Now grab a beer and enjoy the show!  If you would like to contact the show you can reach the hosts through email at [email protected], 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: Mother Earth Brew Co Fresh as it Gets IPA Mad Swede Brewing Caber Toss This Yee Wee Lad Scotch Ale Druid City Brewing Park View Imperial Porter Barriehaus Beer Co collab with Sky Puppy Brewing Sky Cubby Pilsner Barriehaus Beer Co Tivvy Tmave Czech Dark Lager  Von Trapp Brewing Kolsch Dirty Oar Beer Co Sexy Beach Hop Butcher for the World Lord of the Grid

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!  If you would like to contact the show you can reach the hosts through email at [email protected], 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: Green Bench Brewing Co Sunshine City IPA  pFriem Family Brewers Dark Czech Lager Druid City Brewing Neon Moon Berliner Weisse Style Ale Pontoon Brewing The Great Punkin’ Spice Imperial Brown Ale Mother Earth Brew Co Project X - Mystical Misfits (4.5) Bert’s Brewing Downshift IPA Bert’s Brewing Bandito Mexican Dark Lager Fort George Brewery Fresh Hop Mirrored Realities IPA LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED: Brewed & Bred Apparel website (Black Friday Sales)

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!  If you would like to contact the show you can reach the hosts through email at [email protected], 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: Straight to Ale Frio Loco Mexican Style Lager Good People Brewing IPA Naked River Brewing Moon Pie Pastry Stout Tampa Bay Brewing Co New School IPA Barriehaus Beer Co Fresh In Town Pontoon Brewing Festival Dust Crux Fermentation Project Fresh is Best  Jim Dandy Brewing Sunveil Pomegranate & Pineapple Sour  Mother Earth Brew Co Project X Mystical Misfit NEIPA Mother Earth Brew Co Fresh As It Gets (2025)  Red Clay Brewing Miura Dark Cape Coffee Stout Vocation Brewery Silent Night Imp Pastry Stout  Bale Breaker Brewing Citra Slicker Wet Hop IPA (2025) Fremont Brewing Head Full of Fresh Hops Hazy IPA

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 enjoy the show!  If you would like to contact the show you can reach the hosts through email at [email protected], 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: Pontoon Brewing Lazy Day Lager Pontoon Brewing Rainbow Smiggles Berliner Weisse Pontoon Brewing Festival Dust NEIPA LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED: Visit Pontoon Brewing website

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 the show!  If you would like to contact the show you can reach the hosts through email at [email protected], 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: Clown Shoes Beer Pumpkin Sombrero Coppertail Brewing Oktoberfest Pipe The Side Brewing Plastic Covered Furniture Cream Ale pFriem Family Brewers Oktoberfest  Templin Family Brewing Granary Kellerbier Jim Dandy Brewing Black Timber American Stout King State Festbier  Tactical Brewing Meloncholy

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 [email protected], 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 [email protected], 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 [email protected], 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 [email protected], 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 [email protected], 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 [email protected], 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