Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer Education

Attention, beer lovers! This episode of Tap the Craft is reporting for duty with a look at the military's influence on craft beer. Denny and Kris explore how military branches, equipment, operations, and terminology inspire some memorable beer names and branding. Then we head into Navy territory to discover the stories and traditions behind Navy-inspired beers from Deep Draft Brewing. We also serve up two tasting segments with beers from our friends at Pontoon Brewing.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 What’s Your Favorite Spooky SmigglesPontoon Brewing Voyager New FrequencySchnitt Brewing Co Mind the Gap English Pale AleSchnitt Brewing Co Farm Passion Fruit Apple CiderLINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:Armed Forces Brewing CoDeep Draft Brewing Co

What's next in the world of hops? From peach rings and tropical daiquiris to passion fruit, pine, and delicate floral notes, the next generation of hop varieties is bringing exciting new possibilities to craft beer!In Episode 320 of Tap the Craft, Denny and Kris explore seven intriguing hop varieties: Dolcita, Vera, Thora, Celeste, Contessa, Delta, and HBC 1134. We'll dive into their origins, the science behind hop breeding, and the unique aromas and flavors these varieties can bring to the glass.Discover how modern hop development goes beyond flavor, with advances in disease resistance, crop performance, and brewing versatility. We'll also explore how brewers can put these varieties to work in everything from juicy hazy IPAs and bold West Coast ales to crisp pilsners and traditional-style lagers.Are these new varieties destined to become the next Citra or Mosaic, or will they take craft beer in an entirely new direction? Grab a pint and join Denny and Kris as they explore the future of hop flavor!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:Royal Jamaican Ginger BeerFremont Brewing Fresh Hop Lush IPAMother Earth Brew Co OktoberfestMother Earth Brew Co Fresh As It Gets IPAFarmers Brewing El Toro Dark Lager

Craig Snyder and Tyler Weddle from Pontoon Brewing are back for their third appearance on Tap the Craft Podcast—and this time, we're diving into the spooky, flavorful, and downright creative side of fall at the brewery!With Halloween around the corner and Spooky Smiggles Fest on the calendar, we're exploring how breweries turn imaginative beer concepts into memorable events. Craig and Tyler share the thinking behind themed festivals, the challenges of brewing creative and unconventional flavors, and what it takes to bring an entire taproom experience together.Then we switch gears for some fall beer education. What's the difference between a Märzen and a Festbier? What makes a great Oktoberfest lager? And how do brewers strike the right balance when experimenting with pumpkin, spices, and other seasonal flavors? It's a conversation about creativity, seasonal brewing, and the many ways a brewery can bring people together—one great beer and one memorable experience at a time. We also drink three beers along with Craig and Tyler and get a look behind the scenes on how they were made.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 Autumn Mist Oktoberfest MarzenPontoon Brewing Scary Lake Milk StoutPontoon Brewing I-P-Alien NEIPA with Citra and GalaxyLINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:Visit Pontoon Brewing website

On this episode of Tap the Craft Podcast, Denny and Kris sit down with William “Scotty” Scott, founder and Braumeister of BierKraft, to explore his fascinating journey from homebrewer to professional brewer. We are also joined by Bret Cable, business partner and assistant brewer at BierKraft. Denny and Kris sample a Kölsch, 80 Shilling and Goose & Gridiron, while getting Scotty's insight into the ingredients, brewing techniques and traditions behind each one.  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:BierKraft KolschBierKraft 80 Shilling Scottish-Style Export AleBierKraft Goose & Gridiron English-Style Brown AleLINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:Visit BierKraft website

In this episode of Tap the Craft Podcast, Denny and Kris explore the do’s and don’ts of collecting and traveling with craft beer. How bad is it really to leave beer in a hot car for a few days? What happens when your hotel mini-fridge accidentally freezes your prized cans? And is an insulated bag enough to protect your beer from temperature swings? We also sneak in a couple tasting segments with the Resurgence Brewing White Ale and CitMo NEIPA. 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 Hugo PilsnerKirkland Signature Deschutes Brewery Helles Style LagerResurgence Brewing White Ale WitbierResurgence Brewing CitMo NEIPA