Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer Education

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 [tapthecraft@gmail.com], or interact with us on Facebook at facebook.com/tapthecraft [http://facebook.com/tapthecraft] and for all our links visit tapthecraft.com/linktree [https://linktr.ee/tapthecraft]. 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 [https://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 [https://www.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 [http://tapthecraft.com/linktree]. Discord server at tapthecraft.com/discord  BEERS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Otherlands Beer [https://www.otherlandsbeer.com/] Brighten the Corners Helles Lager Otherlands Beer [https://www.otherlandsbeer.com/] Household Gods Lagerbier Otherlands Beer [https://www.otherlandsbeer.com/] Dzialka Pivo 10° Czech Pilsner LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED: Otherlands Beer [https://www.otherlandsbeer.com/]

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 [tapthecraft@gmail.com], or interact with us on Facebook at facebook.com/tapthecraft [http://facebook.com/tapthecraft] and for all our links visit tapthecraft.com/linktree [https://linktr.ee/tapthecraft]. 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 [https://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 [https://www.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 [http://tapthecraft.com/linktree]. Discord server at tapthecraft.com/discord  BEERS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Kirkland Signature Helles Lager Crux Fermentation Project [https://www.cruxfermentation.com/] Bochi Bochi Japanese Rice Lager Cigar City Brewing [https://www.cigarcitybrewing.com/] El Catador Club Modern Prometheus Yellowhammer Brewing [https://www.yellowhammerbrewery.com/] Miracle Worker Tripel  Tactical Brewing [https://www.tacticalbeer.com/] Chocka Moa (Strawberry kiwi sour) Jim Dandy Brewing [https://www.jimdandybrewing.com/] Moonbean Hazy DIPA  Jim Dandy Brewing [https://www.jimdandybrewing.com/] Love & Oats Oatmeal Stout Jim Dandy Brewing [https://www.jimdandybrewing.com/] Robber’s Roost Rye  Fremont Brewing [https://www.fremontbrewing.com/] Kush - Chronic IPA LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED: For The Love Of Japanese Rice Lagers – Part I [https://craftypint.com/news/3266/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 [tapthecraft@gmail.com], or interact with us on Facebook at facebook.com/tapthecraft [http://facebook.com/tapthecraft] and for all our links visit tapthecraft.com/linktree [https://linktr.ee/tapthecraft]. 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 [https://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 [https://www.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 [http://tapthecraft.com/linktree]. Discord server at tapthecraft.com/discord  BEERS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Straight to Ale [https://straighttoale.com/] Hazynaut Hazy IPA Mother Earth Brew Co [https://www.motherearthbrewco.com/] All Purpose Pilsner Genesee Brewery [https://www.geneseebeer.com/] Honey Brown Ale LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED: The Modern Brewer’s Guide to Success: Lessons from Industry Leaders [https://beerandbrewing.com/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 [tapthecraft@gmail.com], or interact with us on Facebook at facebook.com/tapthecraft [http://facebook.com/tapthecraft] and for all our links visit tapthecraft.com/linktree [https://linktr.ee/tapthecraft]. 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 [https://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 [https://www.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 [http://tapthecraft.com/linktree]. Discord server at tapthecraft.com/discord  BEERS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Kirkland Signature Helles Style Lager Sullivan Brewing [https://sullivansbrewingcompany.com/?cc=us] Sullivan’s Maltings Irish Ale Dogfish Head [https://www.dogfish.com/] World Wide Stout (2019) Van Henion Brewing [https://vanhenionbrewing.com/] Helles Lager Mother Earth Brew Co [https://www.motherearthbrewco.com/] All Purpose Pils LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED: Beer Style Guide: Get to Know Irish Red with Em Sauter [https://www.alcoholprofessor.com/blog-posts/irish-red] written by Em Sauter found on the Alcohol Professor website Irish Red Beer: A Comprehensive Guide to Its Rich History and Flavor [https://www.brewersunion.com/irish-red-beer-2/] 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 [tapthecraft@gmail.com], or interact with us on Facebook at facebook.com/tapthecraft [http://facebook.com/tapthecraft] and for all our links visit tapthecraft.com/linktree [https://linktr.ee/tapthecraft]. 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 [https://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 [https://www.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 [http://tapthecraft.com/linktree]. Discord server at tapthecraft.com/discord  BEERS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Deschutes Brewery [https://www.deschutesbrewery.com/] Black Butte Porter Beerbazaar [https://thebeerbazaar.com/] Black Jack Stout Finback Brewery [https://www.finbackbrewery.com/home.html] Crispy Morning Beerbazaar [https://thebeerbazaar.com/] Harmony WC IPA  Loose Screw Beer Co [https://www.loosescrew.beer/] Lateral Pils  Monkless Belgian Ales [https://www.monkless.com/] Friar’s Festivus Belgian Quad  New Pioneer Brewing [https://untappd.com/PioneerBrewery] Double Ben Gurion DIPA LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED: The 11 Craft Beer Trends to Watch in 2025 [https://www.hopculture.com/top-craft-beer-trends-2025/] found on the Hop Culture website 7 beer trends to follow in 2025 [https://www.beveragedaily.com/Article/2025/02/25/beer-trends-for-2025/] written by Rachel Arthur and found on the Beverage Daily website