Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer Education

In Episode 269 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking with Dan Jordan of White Dog Brewing in Boise, ID. We learn how White Dog Brewing was started and ended up in Idaho. We also discover how Dan, and the entire brewery ownership team, transitioned from very different careers to running a successful 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  Visit our sponsor tintackers.com who have the biggest selection of embossed aluminum beer signs with the best prices. Use TAPTHECRAFT at checkout and you will save 10% on your entire order. You can follow Denny on Twitter, Instagram and Untappd @lucescrew. You can follow Kris on Twitter @kris_mckenzie82 or 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:Bert’s Brewing Hello Sailor Dry Hopped LagerWestern Collective Western Thunder Light LagerSockeye Brewing Horsethief Hazy IPALINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:White Dog Brewing

In Episode 268 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking with Rob and Sydney Harrelson, the owners of Bert’s Brewing in Garden City, ID. We had a wonderful conversation spanning a number of topics and learning about getting through the Siebel Master Brewer program, water profile impact in brewing and the benefits of side-pull taps.  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  Visit our sponsor tintackers.com who have the biggest selection of embossed aluminum beer signs with the best prices. Use TAPTHECRAFT at checkout and you will save 10% on your entire order. You can follow Denny on Twitter, Instagram and Untappd @lucescrew. You can follow Kris on Twitter @kris_mckenzie82 or 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:Bert’s Brewing Oktoberfest Märzen-Style LagerBert’s Brewing Hello Sailor Dry Hopped LagerBert’s Brewing Pacific Coast Hopway IPALINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:Bert’s Brewing

In Episode 267 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking with Chris Baker, the director of brewing operations from Mother Earth Brew Co in Nampa, ID. Chris talks about his entry into the craft beer industry from a career in biochemistry. We also learn about the history of Mother Earth Brew Co and how they ended up with a production brewery in Idaho. Mother Earth was generous with their beer offerings and we tasted three great new unique beers along with Chris.  The conversation was great and leads to our longest show to date. 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  Visit our sponsor tintackers.com who have the biggest selection of embossed aluminum beer signs with the best prices. Use TAPTHECRAFT at checkout and you will save 10% on your entire order. You can follow Denny on Twitter, Instagram and Untappd @lucescrew. You can follow Kris on Twitter @kris_mckenzie82 or Untappd at @mck1345 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 Cali Screamin’ Pumpkin Vanilla Cream AleMother Earth Brew Co Vermillion Falls Hazy IPA.(Project X series)Mother Earth Brew Co Ascent West Coast IPALINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:Mother Earth Brew Co

In Episode 266 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking with John Kilkert and Aaron Ludwig of Tin Cannon Brewing out of Gainesville, VA. We learn about their craft beer journeys and how they teamed up to open Tin Cannon Brewing 10 years ago. John and Aaron have some great stories and experience to share. 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  Visit our sponsor tintackers.com who have the biggest selection of embossed aluminum beer signs with the best prices. Use TAPTHECRAFT at checkout and you will save 10% on your entire order. You can follow Denny on Twitter, Instagram and Untappd @lucescrew. You can follow Kris on Twitter @kris_mckenzie82 or Untappd at @mck1345 and on our Facebook page. Find more links at tapthecraft.com/linktree. Discord server at tapthecraft.com/discord BEERS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:Crux Fermentation Project Fresh is Best Fresh Hop IPATin Cannon Brewing Crash Into Me - Raspberry Jam Fruit BeerTin Cannon Brewing Azaccit-To-Ya NE Hazy IPATin Cannon Brewing Revenge of the Zyth American IPA LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:Tin Cannon Brewing

In Episode 265 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking with Sarah Real of Hot Plate Brewing in Pittsfield, MA. We learn about Sarah’s craft beer journey, eventually leading her into brewing and opening Hot Plate Brewing. We discuss how they promote inclusivity at the brewery and work toward sustainability in sourcing ingredients. We also unbox our September Tintacker.com mini-tacker of the month subscription box.  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  Visit our sponsor tintackers.com who have the biggest selection of embossed aluminum beer signs with the best prices. Use TAPTHECRAFT at checkout and you will save 10% on your entire order. You can follow Denny on Twitter, Instagram and Untappd @lucescrew. You can follow Kris on Twitter @kris_mckenzie82 or Untappd at @mck1345 and on our Facebook page. Find more links at tapthecraft.com/linktree. Discord server at tapthecraft.com/discord BEERS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:Fort George Brewery Interstate Combine Party Pale LagerMaine Beer Co Lunch IPAKane Brewing Co A night to end all dawns (Cacao) (2016)Mother Earth Brew Co 4Seasons (Summer 2024)Mother Earth Brew Co 4Seasons  (Spring 2024)Jim Dandy Brewing Hard Tail NEIPA Bert’s Brewing Das Boot FestbierBert’s Brewing Oktoberfest MarzenSuitcase Beer Co Shoobi Dubi Smoothie SourLINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:Hot Plate Brewing

In Episode 264 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking about a new hop oil extract from Yakima Chief Hops called HyperBoost. Denny is solo so the show is shorter in length. 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  Visit our sponsor tintackers.com who have the biggest selection of embossed aluminum beer signs with the best prices. Use TAPTHECRAFT at checkout and you will save 10% on your entire order. You can follow Denny on Twitter, Instagram and Untappd @lucescrew. You can follow Kris on Twitter @kris_mckenzie82 or Untappd at @mck1345 and on our Facebook page. Find more links at tapthecraft.com/linktree. Discord server at tapthecraft.com/discord BEERS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:Salt Creek Cider House Brave Whiskey Barrel Aged Apple CiderBlock 15 Brewing Nebula Oatmeal StoutBlock 15 Brewing Tipping Point IPATrillium Brewing Congress Street IPADirt Road Brewing Lovers’ SourDirt Road Brewing Spruce Devil IPALINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:Boost Your Hop Aroma and Beer Yield with HyperBoost written by Yakima Chief Hops and found on the Beer and Brewing website

In Episode 263 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking about the declining craft beers sales occurring since the pandemic. We also unbox our August Mini-Tacker of the Month box.   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  Visit our sponsor tintackers.com who have the biggest selection of embossed aluminum beer signs with the best prices. Use TAPTHECRAFT at checkout and you will save 10% on your entire order. You can follow Denny on Twitter, Instagram and Untappd @lucescrew. You can follow Kris on Twitter @kris_mckenzie82 or Untappd at @mck1345 and on our Facebook page. Find more links at tapthecraft.com/linktree. Discord server at tapthecraft.com/discord BEERS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:Deschutes Brewery Black Butte PorterGem State Brewing Rye’d or Die IPAAlliteration Ales Borealis Baltic PorterSuitcase Beer Co Beer 100 Imp PorterJim Dandy Brewing Hardtail Hazy IPAFarmers Brewing Sun Up ‘til Sun Down IPALINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:Craft beer industry sees worst ever slump in 2023 production written by John Frank and found on the Axios Denver websiteA Big-Name Brewer Just Quit Craft Beer for Good written by Jack Seemer and found on the GearPatrol website

n Episode 262 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking about our favorite breweries beginning with the letter “T”. Send us a voicemail if you have been to GABF and can provide some advice and insight on how to get the best out of the visit.  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  Visit our sponsor tintackers.com who have the biggest selection of embossed aluminum beer signs with the best prices. Use TAPTHECRAFT at checkout and you will save 10% on your entire order. You can follow Denny on Twitter, Instagram and Untappd @lucescrew. You can follow Kris on Twitter @kris_mckenzie82 or Untappd at @mck1345 and on our Facebook page. Find more links at tapthecraft.com/linktree. Discord server at tapthecraft.com/discord BEERS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:Mason Ale Works Weapon X Hazy IPAJim Dandy Brewing 6 Year Beer Hazy IPAMason Ale Works Maximum EffortNew Pioneer Brewing Time Machine Export PorterCastle Danger Brewery HefeweizenUtepils Brewing Ewald the Golden HefeweizenPerennial Artisan Ales Vermilion (2024) English Barleywine

In Episode 261 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking about how water affects your beer. Find out how it can change the characteristics of the beer. We also unbox our July Tintackers.com Mini-Tacker of the Month subscription box.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  Visit our sponsor tintackers.com who have the biggest selection of embossed aluminum beer signs with the best prices. Use TAPTHECRAFT at checkout and you will save 10% on your entire order. You can follow Denny on Twitter, Instagram and Untappd @lucescrew. You can follow Kris on Twitter @kris_mckenzie82 or Untappd at @mck1345 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 BublinaJim Dandy Brewing Stampede Hazy DIPAPortage Brewing Coffee Cake Blonde AleVault City Brewing Strawberry Sundae Fruited SourForgotten Star Brewing Tripels is BestLINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:Why This Overlooked Ingredient Has a Huge Effect on Beer written by John Holl and found on the Foodandwine.com websiteWater: The Main Ingredient in Beer found on the Culliganwater.com website

In Episode 260 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking about the mysterious golden, blonde or white stout style. 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  Visit our sponsor tintackers.com who have the biggest selection of embossed aluminum beer signs with the best prices. Use TAPTHECRAFT at checkout and you will save 10% on your entire order. You can follow Denny on Twitter, Instagram and Untappd @lucescrew. You can follow Kris on Twitter @kris_mckenzie82 or Untappd at @mck1345 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 Endless Zest Citrus LagerGeorgetown Brewing Lily IPABarriehaus Beer Co Lil CubTactical Brewing It’s Un Tapped!!Forgotten Star Brewing Dark Skies Baltic PorterFort George Brewery 3-Way IPA (2024)Modist Brewing Supra Deluxe Japanese Rice LagerMinocqua Brewing School House BockLINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:Golden Stout: Oxymoron or Legit Beer Style? Written by Atalie Rhodes and found on the craftbeer.com website

In Episode 259 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking with Chris Ciulla, owner of the Voodoo Brewing opening soon in Valrico, FL. We discuss the franchise opportunity and how Chris is making it his own community focussed gastropub and hangout. We also unbox our June Mini-Tacker of the Month subscription.  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/tapthecraftVisit our sponsor tintackers.com who have the biggest selection of embossed aluminum beer signs with the best prices. Use TAPTHECRAFT at checkout and you will save 10% on your entire order. You can follow Denny on Twitter, Instagram and Untappd @lucescrew. You can follow Kris on Twitter @kris_mckenzie82 or Untappd at @mck1345 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 Mayor Bear Summer PilsnerUtepils Brewing Skolsch!Miner Brewing Chokecherry Brown Ale Eponymous Brewing Boiz to the Yard: Watermelon Milkshake IPAOMNI Brewing FAD (Frickin’ Awesome and Delicious) NE DIPAOMNI Brewing Omnidirectional Rye IPAInsight Brewing Wallflowers Cold IPA56 Brewing Renewal Amber Rye AleSummit Brewing Union Series #5: Old Blaggard (2019) English Barleywine Mother Earth Brewing Bliss American IPALINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:Voodoo Brewing Valrico Facebook Page

In Episode 258 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking about our favorite breweries beginning with the letter “S.” 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  Visit our sponsor tintackers.com who have the biggest selection of embossed aluminum beer signs with the best prices. Use TAPTHECRAFT at checkout and you will save 10% on your entire order. You can follow Denny on Twitter, Instagram and Untappd @lucescrew. You can follow Kris on Twitter @kris_mckenzie82 or Untappd at @mck1345 and on our Facebook page. Find more links at tapthecraft.com/linktree. Discord server at tapthecraft.com/discord BEERS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:Trillium Brewing Crown and CrateSockeye Brewing Italian PilsIdaWild Brewing First Light Hazy NE TIPA IdaWild Brewing Willie’s West Coast IPA Bert’s Brewing Pils Bert’s Brewing Hello Sailor IPL Mountains Walking Brewery Sky Flowers Aroma of Berry Terpene- Hybrid IPA

In Episode 257 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking with Alex Snitker of the Florida Brews Travelers newsletter. Learn about his craft beer journey and the insight on why he started Florida Brews Travelers.  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  Visit our sponsor tintackers.com who have the biggest selection of embossed aluminum beer signs with the best prices. Use TAPTHECRAFT at checkout and you will save 10% on your entire order. You can follow Denny on Twitter, Instagram and Untappd @lucescrew. You can follow Kris on Twitter @kris_mckenzie82 or Untappd at @mck1345 and on our Facebook page. Find more links at tapthecraft.com/linktree. Discord server at tapthecraft.com/discord BEERS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:Tampa Bay Brewing Co Space Donkey Hazy Pale AleFremont Brewing Head Full of Dynomite v22 Hazy IPABarriehaus Beer Co Beer Co AldergaanBoulevard Brewing Co Rye On RyeFremont Brewing Cambios Barrel-Aged Cuvee Imp Stout (2024)LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:You can sign up for the Florida Brews Travelers newsletter at https://www.floridabrewstravelers.com/ 

In Episode 256 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking with Rachel Benkowski and Shayna Mose of the Beer Babes Family international non-profit, a global inclusive community for all women in beer. We also unbox our May mini-tacker of the month subscription box. 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  Visit our sponsor tintackers.com who have the biggest selection of embossed aluminum beer signs with the best prices. Use TAPTHECRAFT at checkout and you will save 10% on your entire order. You can follow Denny on Twitter, Instagram and Untappd @lucescrew. You can follow Kris on Twitter @kris_mckenzie82 or Untappd at @mck1345 and on our Facebook page. Find more links at tapthecraft.com/linktree. Discord server at tapthecraft.com/discord BEERS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:Urban Artifact Nitro Peaches and CreamGrand Teton Brewing 208 Golden AleDeschutes Brewery Black Butte XXXI Imperial Porter (31st Anniversary Ale)Boneyard Beer Lupulin Advisory 5.0 DIPALumberbeard Brewing Stouted From the Bottom American StoutLINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:Beer Babes Family Non-Profit

In Episode 255 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking about the Idaho State alcohol laws and discover some interesting facts. We also unbox our April mini-tacker of the month subscription box. 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  Visit our sponsor tintackers.com who have the biggest selection of embossed aluminum beer signs with the best prices. Use TAPTHECRAFT at checkout and you will save 10% on your entire order. You can follow Denny on Twitter, Instagram and Untappd @lucescrew. You can follow Kris on Twitter @kris_mckenzie82 or Untappd at @mck1345 and on our Facebook page. Find more links at tapthecraft.com/linktree. Discord server at tapthecraft.com/discord BEERS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:Occidental Brewing Co SchwarzbierpFriem Family Brewers Czech Dark LagerTampa Bay Brewing Co Repelling at MidnightTactical Brewing Man of Straw Czech Dark LagerFremont Brewing Non-Alcoholic IPA Deschutes Brewery Fresh Squeezed Non-Alcoholic IPAAtmos Brewing Kora NA DOuble Hop IPA Drekker Brewing Co Slang Du Jour - Cherry Lemon Scone Lumberbeard Brewing Gin Barrel Aged: Batch One IPA (2023)Jim Dandy Brewing Cloverleaf Export Stout Gem State Brewing Black Hole Sun American StoutSawtooth Brewery 12th Anniversary Saison Reuben’s Brews Neon Bot American Light LagerMonkless Belgian Ales Curtain Closer Belgian QuadLINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:Idaho State Police – Alcohol Beverage Control Frequently Asked QuestionsOn Second Thought with Mike and Matt podcast

In Episode 254 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking with Sean Nordquist, the executive director of the Tampa Bay Brewers Alliance. Learn about his craft beer journey as well as his role in assisting the Tampa Bay regional brewers through TBBA key initiatives. It is a fun episode with a lot of great information and beer talk.  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  Visit our sponsor tintackers.com who have the biggest selection of embossed aluminum beer signs with the best prices. Use TAPTHECRAFT at checkout and you will save 10% on your entire order. You can follow Denny on Twitter, Instagram and Untappd @lucescrew. You can follow Kris on Twitter @kris_mckenzie82 or Untappd at @mck1345 and on our Facebook page. Find more links at tapthecraft.com/linktree. Discord server at tapthecraft.com/discord BEERS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:Tampa Bay Brewing Co Cloudy Donkey Hazy Pale AleCoppertail Brewing Free Dive IPAGrand Teton Brewing Moose Creek Hazy IPALINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:Tampa Bay Brewers AllianceBeer for the Daddy Blog

In Episode 253 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are discussing how artificial intelligence (AI) can play a part in beer brewing and consumer engagement. We also discuss the pros and cons of AI technology in the brewing process. We announce the winner of our special giveaway of the January, February and March Mini-tacker of the month subscription boxes for somebody who left us a voicemail for the podcast. 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  Visit our sponsor tintackers.com who have the biggest selection of embossed aluminum beer signs with the best prices. Use TAPTHECRAFT at checkout and you will save 10% on your entire order. You can follow Denny on Twitter, Instagram and Untappd @lucescrew. You can follow Kris on Twitter @kris_mckenzie82 or Untappd at @mck1345 and on our Facebook page. Find more links at tapthecraft.com/linktree. Discord server at tapthecraft.com/discord BEERS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:Cigar City Brewing Chin Music pFriem Family Brewers LagerpFriem Family Brewers Pilsner pFriem Family Brewers West Coast Hazy IPALINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:Can A.I. Make Beer Taste Better? Scientists Test a Model That Recommends New Flavors written by Sarah Kuta and found on the Smithsonian Magazine website Can Artificial Intelligence Outbrew Human Brewers? Found on the toolify.ai websiteCan artificial intelligence craft a better beer? Written by Christina Campodonico and found on the San Francisco Standard websiteDeep Liquid Website - find out more about this AI projectGreat deep dive discussion on The Brewing Network The Session | AI Beer & The Future! Podcast from back in August 2023

In Episode 252 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are discussing the origin of drinking beer on St Patrick’s Day, as well as the origin story for green beer. We also do live tasting notes for the Church Street Brewing Skulling Russian Imperial Stout. We unbox our March mini-tacker subscription box too.  Make sure to get entered into a special giveaway of the January, February and March Mini-tacker of the month subscription boxes for somebody who leaves a voicemail for the podcast. 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  Visit our sponsor tintackers.com who have the biggest selection of embossed aluminum beer signs with the best prices. Use TAPTHECRAFT at checkout and you will save 10% on your entire order. You can follow Denny on Twitter, Instagram and Untappd @lucescrew. You can follow Kris on Twitter @kris_mckenzie82 or Untappd at @mck1345 and on our Facebook page. Find more links at tapthecraft.com/linktree. Discord server at tapthecraft.com/discord BEERS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:Marker 48 Brewing Marker Light LagerSockeye Brewing Morning Provisions Coffee Vienna LagerChurch Street Brewing Skulling Russian Imperial StoutDepoe Bay Brewing Sea Witch Icelandic Porter Pelican Brewing Pelican PilsnerLINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:Why Do We Celebrate (And Drink) On St. Patrick’s Day? Written by Livio Lauro and found on the Master Your Glass websiteThe Irish American who invented green beer for St. Patrick's Day written by Kate Hickey and found on IrishCentral.com website5 Things You Didn't Know About Green Beer for St. Patrick's Day written by Noah Kaufman and found on the foodandwine.com websiteThe 15 Best Beers To Drink For St. Patrick’s Day written by Beau Hayhoe and found on the gearmoose.com website

In Episode 251 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are joined by Jen Kocher, owner of TinTackers.com. We had a great conversation learning about Jen’s craft beer journey and the background on how tintacker.com was started, as well as the process of creating custom tackers. She has also generously offered a special giveaway of the January, February and March Mini-tacker of the month boxes for somebody who leaves a voicemail for the podcast. 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  Visit our sponsor tintackers.com who have the biggest selection of embossed aluminum beer signs with the best prices. Use TAPTHECRAFT at checkout and you will save 10% on your entire order. You can follow Denny on Twitter, Instagram and Untappd @lucescrew. You can follow Kris on Twitter @kris_mckenzie82 or Untappd at @mck1345 and on our Facebook page. Find more links at tapthecraft.com/linktree. Discord server at tapthecraft.com/discord BEERS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:Tampa Bay Brewing Co Reef DonkeySockeye Brewing OktoberfestTarantula Hill Brewing Liquid Candy Hazy IPAMad Swede Brewing Naked Sunbather Brown AleKinkaider Brewing Co Snow Beast Winter Ale

In Episode 250 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we discuss our favorite breweries beginning with the letter “R.” We also do our final listener provided blind style showdown with the porter. And we unbox our February Tintacker.com Mini-tacker of the month box.  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  Visit our sponsor tintackers.com who have the biggest selection of embossed aluminum beer signs with the best prices. Use TAPTHECRAFT at checkout and you will save 10% on your entire order. You can follow Denny on Twitter, Instagram and Untappd @lucescrew. You can follow Kris on Twitter @kris_mckenzie82 or Untappd at @mck1345 and on our Facebook page. Find more links at tapthecraft.com/linktree. Discord server at tapthecraft.com/discord BEERS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:3 Sons Brewing Tropical AcrespFriem Family Brewers Dark Czech Style LagerReuben’s Brews Barnacles  Jim Dandy Brewing Snow Clouds Blueberry Apricot Sour Jim Dandy Brewing Munro Bagger Scottish Ale