Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer Education

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 [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  

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 Ale

Coppertail Brewing Free Dive IPA

Grand Teton Brewing Moose Creek Hazy IPA

LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:

Tampa Bay Brewers Alliance

Beer 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 [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  

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 Lager

pFriem Family Brewers Pilsner 

pFriem Family Brewers West Coast Hazy IPA

LINKS 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 website

Can artificial intelligence craft a better beer? Written by Christina Campodonico and found on the San Francisco Standard website

Deep Liquid Website - find out more about this AI project

Great 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 [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  

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 Lager

Sockeye Brewing Morning Provisions Coffee Vienna Lager

Church Street Brewing Skulling Russian Imperial Stout

Depoe Bay Brewing Sea Witch Icelandic Porter 

Pelican Brewing Pelican Pilsner

LINKS 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 website

The Irish American who invented green beer for St. Patrick's Day written by Kate Hickey and found on IrishCentral.com website

5 Things You Didn't Know About Green Beer for St. Patrick's Day written by Noah Kaufman and found on the foodandwine.com website

The 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 [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  

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 Donkey

Sockeye Brewing Oktoberfest

Tarantula Hill Brewing Liquid Candy Hazy IPA

Mad Swede Brewing Naked Sunbather Brown Ale

Kinkaider 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 [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  

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 Acres

pFriem Family Brewers Dark Czech Style Lager

Reuben’s Brews Barnacles  

Jim Dandy Brewing Snow Clouds Blueberry Apricot Sour 

Jim Dandy Brewing Munro Bagger Scottish Ale

In Episode 249 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we interview Keith and Rachel Trisilla of Dark Shadow Brewing out in Nashville, TN. We also sample a few of their beers. Find out how you can support the brewery startup and be a part of the Dark Shadow community.  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  

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:

Jim Dandy Brewing Brother Otis Oatmeal Pale Ale

Dark Shadow Brewing Watermelon Kolsch

Dark Shadow Brewing Dark Divination Dark Lager 

In Episode 248 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we discuss our favorite beers to drink when stuck inside due to bad weather or other circumstances.  We are also very lucky to have more blind beer tastings provided by one of our favorite listeners, Jeff Seiler. This episode we tackle the brown ales in a blind style showdown…find out which beer wins over our hearts. We also unbox our Tintackers.com January mini-tacker of the month club 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 [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  

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:

Veterans United Craft Brewery Flying Squirrel Nut Brown Ale

Georgetown Brewing Bodhizafa IPA

Jester King Brewery Wytchmaker Rye IPA

Reuben’s Brews Life on Mars Imp IPA 

Crux Fermentation Project Coconut Strut American Porter

In Episode 247 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we discuss our favorite breweries beginning with the letter “P.”  We are also very lucky to have more blind beer tastings provided by one of our favorite listeners, Jeff Seiler. This episode we tackle the pale ales in a blind style showdown…find out which beer wins over our hearts. 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  

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 Blue Licious LIghtning 

Crux Fermentation Project Crux Pilz

pFriem Family Brewers Canadian Lager

Jim Dandy Brewing Cuddle Fuzz NE IPA 

Black Raven Brewing Perplexor Hazy Pale Ale

Voodoo Brewing Big Black Voodoo Daddy RIS

Bombastic Brewing Santa Caws Imp Stout

In Episode 246 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we revealed our Untappd Year in Beer stats for 2023. We also unbox our December Mini-Tintacker of the Month. We are also very lucky to have more blind beer tastings provided by one of our favorite listeners, Jeff Seiler. This episode we tackle the IPA in a blind style showdown…find out which beer wins over our hearts. 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  

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:

pFriem Family Brewers Canadian Lager

Sockeye Brewing Lonesome Larry Lager American Golden Lager

Deschutes Brewery Fresh Squeezed IPA

Cigar City Brewing Jai Alai

Jim Dandy Brewing Berm Turn

Leaven Brewing The Vanilla Goat Oatmeal Stout

Lumberbeard Brewing Boysenberry Apricot Zuff Fruited Sour 

Jester King Brewery German-Style Pilsner 

Bombastic Brewing Bukwus Bourbon-Barrel Aged Stout

In Episode 245 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we welcome Sean and Chuck from Church Street Brewing out of Itasca, Illinois. We learn about their brewing history and how Church Street Brewing got started. We also have the opportunity to taste several of their beers and discuss the recipes and flavor profiles.   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  

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:

Church Street Brewing Heavenly Helles Lager

Church Street Brewing Golden Elf American Golden Lager

Church Street Brewing Sour Razz