Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer Education

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

In Episode 283 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking about thiolized yeast and learn how it can enhance the flavors of hops and malt. We also do a couple Alabama 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: Deschutes Brewery Black Butte Porter Straight to Ale Stout at the Devil Oatmeal Stout with coffee Yellowhammer Brewing ‘92 Subaru Pineapple Cherry Sour Ale King State Venue New Belgium Brewing Grape Fizz Ale New Pioneer Brewing Mango Hops and Pillar of Clouds Fruited IPA Matchless Brewing Citrus Submarine Hoppy Pilsner Jim Dandy Brewing Boost mode Hazy Pale Ale LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED: All About Thiolized Yeast found on the Omega Yeast website

In Episode 282 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking about the decoction mash brewing technique. Learn about how it’s done, the benefits and the historical significance. We also do a couple Alabama 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: Yellowhammer Brewing Miracle Worker Belgian Style Tripel Straight to Ale Unobtainium Old Ale aged in Bourbon Barrels Tampa Bay Brewing Co Hoppity Yoppity King State Green Dart Jim Dandy Brewing Dublin Drip Irish Cream Stout pFriem Family Brewers Belgian-style Blonde Ale Lumberbeard Brewing Anniversary Ale: Year 5 American Barleywine Fort George Brewery/Block 15 Brewing Collab Vortex Hands (2025) IPA LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED: Decoction - A Review of a Traditional Technique written by Spencer W. Thomas and found on the More Beer website

In Episode 281 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking with Ben Howe, co-owner and head brewer, from Otherland Beer in Bellingham WA. The conversation dives deep into German artisan lager brewing and how Ben has taken pieces of all his experiences to craft his special rustic lagers. We also do tasting sessions with three of his fantastic lagers. 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: Otherlands Beer Brighten the Corners Helles Lager Otherlands Beer Household Gods Lagerbier Otherlands Beer Dzialka Pivo 10° Czech Pilsner LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED: Otherlands Beer

In Episode 280 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking about the origins and style characteristics of the Japanese Rice Lager. We also do our last tasting session of Cigar City Brewery El Catador Club Modern Prometheus featuring a blend of maple bourbon barrel aged imperial stout, apple jack barrel aged imperial stout and bourbon barrel aged imperial stout. 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: Kirkland Signature Helles Lager Crux Fermentation Project Bochi Bochi Japanese Rice Lager Cigar City Brewing El Catador Club Modern Prometheus Yellowhammer Brewing Miracle Worker Tripel Tactical Brewing Chocka Moa (Strawberry kiwi sour) Jim Dandy Brewing Moonbean Hazy DIPA Jim Dandy Brewing Love & Oats Oatmeal Stout Jim Dandy Brewing Robber’s Roost Rye Fremont Brewing Kush - Chronic IPA LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED: For The Love Of Japanese Rice Lagers – Part I written by Mick Wust and found on the Crafty Pint website

In Episode 279 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking with long time listener Matt Knight and find out about his craft beer journey and a little of the Rochester, NY craft beer scene. We also discuss an article concerning what breweries need to do to succeed in 2025. 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 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: Straight to Ale Hazynaut Hazy IPA Mother Earth Brew Co All Purpose Pilsner Genesee Brewery Honey Brown Ale LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED: The Modern Brewer’s Guide to Success: Lessons from Industry Leaders found on the Craft Beer & Brewing Website

In Episode 278 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking about the history of the Irish Red Ale and style characteristics. We also do a tasting session of Cigar City Brewery El Catador Club Thee Wolfman featuring wheated bourbon barrel aged imperial stout with chocolate and cherries. Find out if this beer lives up to the previous 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 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: Kirkland Signature Helles Style Lager Sullivan Brewing Sullivan’s Maltings Irish Ale Dogfish Head World Wide Stout (2019) Van Henion Brewing Helles Lager Mother Earth Brew Co All Purpose Pils LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED: Beer Style Guide: Get to Know Irish Red with Em Sauter written by Em Sauter found on the Alcohol Professor website Irish Red Beer: A Comprehensive Guide to Its Rich History and Flavor written by Ryan C at Brewers Union website

In Episode 277 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking about the 2025 predicted craft beer trends. We also do a tasting session of Cigar City Brewery El Catador Club Strange Case featuring apple jack brandy barrel aged imperial stout with caramel flavor. Find out if this beer lives up to the previous 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 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: Deschutes Brewery Black Butte Porter Beerbazaar Black Jack Stout Finback Brewery Crispy Morning Beerbazaar Harmony WC IPA Loose Screw Beer Co Lateral Pils Monkless Belgian Ales Friar’s Festivus Belgian Quad New Pioneer Brewing Double Ben Gurion DIPA LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED: The 11 Craft Beer Trends to Watch in 2025 found on the Hop Culture website 7 beer trends to follow in 2025 written by Rachel Arthur and found on the Beverage Daily website

In Episode 276 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking about the current challenges facing the craft beer industry and how the proposed tariffs may further impact our favorite breweries. 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 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: Hoof Hearted Brewing $60 Nachos DIPA Mother Earth Brew Co Project X - Cosmic Dissonance Hazy IPA LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED: Trump Administration Announces New Tariffs on Aluminum and Steel written by Katie Marisic and found on the Brewers Association website How New Tariffs May Impact Your Brewery written by Katie Marisic and found on the Brewers Association website

In Episode 275 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking about our favorite breweries beginning with the letters X, Y or Z. We also do a tasting session of Cigar City Brewery El Catador Club Watery Depths featuring lime gin barrel aged saison ale. 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 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: Von Trapp Brewing Trosten Smoked Dark Lager Deschutes Brewery Kirkland Signature Helles-Style Lager Cigar City Brewing El Catador Club Watery Depths Firestone Walker Wookey Jack Tampa Bay Brewing Co Dark Fin Mother Earth Brew Co Project X Spirit Animal Mother Earth Brew Co Four Seasons Oak-Aged German-Style Lager Boise Brewing Boise Light Lager Jim Dandy Brewing Pekko Baltic Porter Jim Dandy Brewing Bullwhip DIPA Ruckus Brewing Uphill Battle American IPA Matchless Brewing Warehouse In the Woods American Brown ale Article Read on the Show: Ode to the Closed Brewery

In Episode 274 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking with Jeremy Kinter and TJ Frederich about Tractor Brewing. We learn about Jeremy and TJ’s personal craft beer journeys, as well as TJ’s brewing experience and how he helped lead Tractor Brewing to a Gold Medal at the 2024 Great American Beer Festival. 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 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 LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED: Tractor Brewing Website Tractor Brewing Facebook Page

In Episode 273 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking with Wayne Wambles, owner and brewer at Griffon & Sphynx out of Brevard, NC. We learn about Wayne’s personal craft beer journey, as well as his brewing experience and how he helped build Cigar City Brewing from the ground up (literally). Wayne fell in love with the Ashville, NC area and decided to open his own brewery in the town of Brevard, NC. Wayne was very gracious in sharing his stories and we are sure you will enjoy the journey. 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: Mother Earth Brew Co Spirit Animal Hazy IPA Reuben’s Brews Roasted Rye IPA LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED: Griffon & Sphynx Facebook Page Griffon & Sphynx Instagram Page

In Episode 272 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking about our favorite breweries beginning with the letter “W”. We also do a special tasting session with the Cigar City El Catador Club Eniw Yelrab Bourbon barrel aged barleywine style ale. 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: Firestone Walker Wookey Jack Black Rye IPA Cigar City Brewing El Catador Club Eniw Yelrab Bourbon barrel aged barleywine style ale

In Episode 271 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking about the history of Christmas beer in the United States. We also do a special tasting session with the Cigar City El Catador Club “Return of the Snack” bourbon barrel aged imperial stout with cacao nibs and peanuts . 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: Fremont Brewing Dark Star Reuben’s Brews Strata Crush Hazy IPA Cigar City Brewing El Catador Club “Return of the Snack” Equilibrium Brewery Life After Death Star - Batch 5 Jim Dandy Brewing Oktoberfest 2024 Mother Earth Brew Co Project X: Spirit Animal Hazy IPA Payette Brewing Co Sehr Kuhl Cold IPA LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED: The Cult of Christmas Beers written by Grace Lee-Weitz and found on the Hop Culture website