The Tap Handle Show

What's On Tap: 100th Episode! We are joined on this monumental occasion by Doc Jones of Lithermans Limited, JT from Smuttynose, Andy Day, Jo our drunken crafter and Tim Roberts .                   The Tap Handle Show : Website | Facebook | Bert's Better Beers' Draft Pick(s) of the Week: A THIRST-QUENCHING MÄRZEN! When Smuttynose Brewing Co. opened its new brewery back in May of 2014, we had installed a world class, state of the art German brewhouse fabricated by Steinecker. The system, while incredibly flexible, is especially adept at brewing lagers. This year, Smuttynose decided to graduate the incredibly well-recived 2015 Smuttlabs Oktoberfest into a new counterpart to our Pumpkin Ale seasonal. Our Oktoberfest is a classic, true-to-style Oktoberfest beer, aka Märzen. This style dates back to the 16th century when German brewers brewed darker versions than what you see today. They were, and continue to be, slightly stronger and hoppier than their golden-hued cousins and were meant to withstand a few month

What's On Tap: We send MHP on a solo mission to The Cask and Vine Cask event! This is a bit of a blast from the past, let's say we found some old hidden content that needed to see the light of day!  Its short but sweet.              Cask and Vine : Website | Facebook |Twitter Bert's Better Beers' Draft Pick(s) of the Week: White Birch Small Batch Ale Sunset Sour Hoponius Union INDIA PALE LAGER Available Year-Round Hoponius Union harmoniously combines lager yeast fermentation and West Coast IPA hops. Our India style Pale Lager is like a traditional IPA but with a twist – it’s fermented cold and aged for extended periods. A blend of classic American hops creates a huge tropical fruit and citrusy hop aroma. A dry finish accentuates the pleasant bitterness and hop profile.   IBUs65 OGPLATO 15.25 ABV6.5%   LA FERME URBAINE (7.8% ABV) Style: Farmhouse Ale Experience: The workday is done, and it's time to unwind... La Ferme Urbaine (LFU) is our unique take on a farmhouse ale. Influenced by the Belgian saiso

What's On Tap: The mysterious brewer Chuck of Bad Lab and The mead man Jason Phelps.                 Bad Lab Beer : Website | Facebook |Twitter Bert's Better Beers' Draft Pick(s) of the Week: SESSION ALE WITH 4 DIFFERENT HOPS ADDED LATE IN THE PROCESS, THIS NUCLEAR SESSION IPA IS BUILT TO GO DOWN EASY. AN INDIA PALE ALE THAT OFFERS DEEP BALANCED TASTE WITHOUT LEAVING YOU FEELING CRUSHED. Unfathomable.     PALE ALE IT GOES DOWN EASY, BUT WITH 3X THE DRY HOPPING, THIS PALE ALE HAS A DARK SIDE. SHE STARTS INNOCENT AND SMELLS GREAT, BUT THIS GAL HAS FILTHY GOOD TASTE. YOU JUST GOT SLAPPED … And liked it.   INDIA PALE ALE WITH 6 HOP VARIETIES ADDED AT 6 DIFFERENT POINTS, THIS IPA IS A BITTER BEAST. THE LIBATIONARY EQUIVALENT OF A SILVERBACK WITH THE VOICE OF CROONER, THIS LITTLE FREAKSHOW HAMMERS YOUR FACE WITH UNYIELDING AROMATICS AND BITTERNESS, BUT ENDS WITH A SMOOTH FINISH. BEAT YOUR CHEST AND SING … Delicious.   DOUBLE INDIA PALE ALE WITH 4 DIFFERENT MALTS AND 3X THE HOPS, THIS DOUBLE IPA IS TRULY DEMENT

What's On Tap: MHP and Doc from Lithermans Limited and Seth and Tim run the interview!           Lithermans Limited : Website | Facebook | Bert's Better Beers' Draft Pick(s) of the Week: Simply Red Ale - 9% abv 84 IBU It's not what you think. Whatever you think. But it is what you want. Big, chewy, malty, slightly sweet, juicy with Pacific Northwest hop flavor and aroma, tempered with moderate smooth bitterness. If you don't know us by now.... Well, now you do. This is who we are. We made this for us. And for you. Cheers! Simply Red Ale - 9% abv 84 IBU It's not what you think. Whatever you think. But it is what you want. Big, chewy, malty, slightly sweet, juicy with Pacific Northwest hop flavor and aroma, tempered with moderate smooth bitterness. If you don't know us by now.... Well, now you do. This is who we are. We made this for us. And for you. Cheers! Bow Wow Yippie Yo IPA - 6.9% abv 70 IBU We decided our IPA should be a good old-school dog, not a new dog needing to be taught old tricks. Chinook is

What's On Tap: Stacie from The New England Tap House and Paul form Kelsen Brewing                         New Englands Tap House: Website | Facebook |  Kelsen : Website | Facebook | Twitter Bert's Better Beers' Draft Pick(s) of the Week: Battle Axe IPA is a unique example of the style, focused on smooth hop flavors and aroma, while avoiding the harsh bitterness found so often in today’s IPAs. Rather than competing for the most bitter beer available, we chose to leverage voluminous late hop additions in the boil to produce a highly drinkable IPA with strong hop flavors, fresh citrus hop aroma and a profound drinkability that makes it a great food beer. New England's Tap House Grill's Ale Communications: https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2016/09/brewdog-plans-to-bottle-a-55-beer-in-a-taxidermy-s.html http://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2016/08/22/490946993/craft-distillers-tap-pure-sugarcane-for-a-southern-rum-renaissance http://www.cnbc.com/2016/08/17/brewers-scramble-to-find-pumpkin-for-seasonal

What's On Tap: Greg from Martha's Exchange and Sean from Loberster Q                   Martha's Exchange: Website | Facebook | Twitter Lobster Q: Website | Facebook | Twitter Bert's Better Beers' Draft Pick(s) of the Week: BLACK & BRUISED PALE ALE Dark, with a chocolatey maltiness, complimented by a big burst of resiny, piney hops without the bitter bite. An exquisite glass. 5.7%  New England's Tap House Grill's Ale Communications: Brew NH Cork Board: Jukebox: Tristan Omand: Welcome to Lonely Lanes Leave us a rating and review on iTunes or Stitcher!

  The Hop Talks the Podcast: We asked ourselves what would happen if we got a group of brewers together and opened the conversation? We slightly guide the conversation and let the brewers take it where they want it to go. This episode we interview the Kenny from Millyard Brewery in Nashua during his inaugural Summer Fest. Get down and dirty with us on this episode of The Hop Talks: The Podcast!   Hop Head United Brew NH NH Craft Alliance The Tap Handle Show Leave us a rating and review on iTunes or Stitcher!

What's On Tap: Premium Content! "The ride home" Car Pool Karaoke with Bert, MHP and Seth as we travel to Boston Beer for a beer conference!                                                      New England's Tap House Grill's Ale Communications: Brew NH Cork Board: Jukebox:  Leave us a rating and review on iTunes or Stitcher!

What's On Tap: Premium Content! "The ride" Car Pool Karaoke with Bert, MHP and Seth as we travel to Boston Beer for a beer conference!                                                  Bert's Better Beers' Draft Pick(s) of the Week: New England's Tap House Grill's Ale Communications: Brew NH Cork Board: Jukebox:  Leave us a rating and review on iTunes or Stitcher!

What's On Tap: Stark Brewing Co           Stark Brewing Co: Website | Facebook | Twitter Bert's Better Beers' Draft Pick(s) of the Week: Tasha's Red Ale This simple red ale was brewed in memory of Tasha, the unconditionally loyal German Shepherd. It's a supremely drinkable beer that is sure to be your go-to choice, and will always be there for you just like Tasha was. Expect a rich caramel malt character, balanced by a bit of bitterness and a great finish. The Beer facts! OG: 1.049 ALC/VOL: 5.0% IBUs: 25 AVAILABLE IN: 12oz Six-Packs, 22oz Bottles & Draft   New England's Tap House Grill's Ale Communications: Brew NH Cork Board: Jukebox: Chemical Distance Caritas on a string Leave us a rating and review on iTunes or Stitcher!

    The Hop Talks the Podcast: We asked ourselves what would happen if we got a group of brewers together and opened the conversation? We slightly guide the conversation and let the brewers take it where they want it to go. This episode we interview the Tatum and Tom from the CBC in Plymouth. There were to many great sound clips prior to the episode beginning that you get three! Get down and dirty with us on this episode of The Hop Talks: The Podcast!   Hop Head United Brew NH NH Craft Alliance The Tap Handle Show Leave us a rating and review on iTunes or Stitcher!

What's On Tap: NH Beer Club: 603 Brewery, The New England Tap House and NH Magazine                                 NH Beer Club: Website | Facebook | Twitter Bert's Better Beers' Draft Pick(s) of the Week: Granite Stout THE BEER: Granite Stout is our American stout with strong coffee and chocolate notes balanced by a clean bitterness.  Take your time with this medium bodied 8% abv stout. An understated hopping and chocolate like sweetness present firstly, and as the beer warms, coffee, vanilla and cocoa notes bloom. IBU: 34   THE STORY: Granite Stout is truly the people’s choice. In January of 2014, the brewery conducted the “Stout Challenge”, where for a month all visitors into the brewery sampled a selection of small batch stouts brewed in house.  The winning recipes continued on and faced each other in the final round. After hundreds of votes were tallied the winning recipe became Granite Stout which is now available in 22 oz. bottles and on draft throughout New Hampshire. THE 603: New Hampshire is

The Hop Talks the Podcast: We asked ourselves what would happen if we got a group of brewers together and opened the conversation? We slightly guide the conversation and let the brewers take it where they want it to go. This episode we interview the guys from Oddball Brewery in Suncook (Pembrook NH). Get down and dirty with us on this episode of The Hop Talks: The Podcast!               Hop Head United Brew NH NH Craft Alliance The Tap Handle Show Leave us a rating and review on iTunes or Stitcher!

What's On Tap: Jay and Joel from FTB allow us to record in their newly expanded tasting room!  From The Barrel: Website | Facebook | Twitter   Bert's Better Beers' Draft Pick(s) of the Week: Galaxy Dry Hopped Opening Day Kolsch ~ 5.1% Zeds Dead Pale Ale ~4.6% Lily IPA ~ 7.5% MK Double IPA ~ 8.1% Sammy Double IPA ~ 7.9% New England's Tap House Grill's Ale Communications:   https://www.washingtonian.com/2016/07/25/best-job-ever-smithsonian-hiring-craft-beer-historian/ : Beer Historian: 65k       http://www.mnn.com/food/beverages/blogs/when-does-craft-beer-stop-being-craft-beer       http://chronicle.northcoastnow.com/national-news/2016/07/26/Amid-explosion-of-craft-beer-breweries-using-tap-handles-to-stand-out.html       http://247wallst.com/consumer-products/2016/07/26/2-craft-beer-stocks-to-consider-in-the-wake-of-the-anheuser-busch-sabmiller-deal/   Brew NH Cork Board: 1. July 30th GSBA Festival 2. August 20th Gate City Brew Festival Jukebox: Jim Tyrrell: The Harvard Line  Leave us a rating and revie

What's On Tap: Mike and Seth send out an important message! Obie Wan, you're our only hope! No really, we got some new toys, relax, recording equipment. We heard you loud and clear and the quality is improved!  The Tap Handle Show: Website | Facebook    Bert's Better Beers' Draft Pick(s) of the Week: Bear Republic: Triple IPA    New England's Tap House Grill's Ale Communications:   http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-millercoors-terrapin-0721-biz-20160720-story.html       http://www.wsj.com/articles/justice-department-clears-ab-inbevs-takeover-of-sabmiller-1469040094?mod=djemalertNEWS       http://m.motherjones.com/tom-philpott/2015/12/big-beer-wants-take-away-your-craft-beer       http://www.wsj.com/article_email/bitter-truths-1466715201-lMyQjAxMTA2NzI1NjcyOTY4Wj     Brew NH Cork Board: 1. July 30th GSBA Festival 2. August 25th Gate City Brew Festival Jukebox: Lithermans Load: Detective Flow Leave us a rating and review on iTunes or Stitcher!

The Hop Talks the Podcast: We asked ourselves what would happen if we got a group of brewers together and opened the conversation? We slightly guide the conversation and let the brewers take it where they want it to go. This episode we dive into The Hop Talks: Portsmouth. Listen into Stoneface, Great Rhythm and Able Ebenezers Talks!  Get down and dirty with us on this episode of The Hop Talks: The Podcast!               Hop Head United Brew NH NH Craft Alliance The Tap Handle Show Leave us a rating and review on iTunes or Stitcher!

What's On Tap: John from Pipedream Brewing! Pipe Dream Brewery:  Facebook  Veteran Owned with West Coast inspired beer, tasting room with brewery tours & Pub food.  Bert's Better Beers' Draft Pick(s) of the Week:   Bitchin' Blonde Cattleya IPA Coffee Stout Double IPA Heads Up Hoppy Session Pale Ale Hot Blonde Mango IPA Naughty Rye Peanut Butter Chocolate Stout West To East     New England's Tap House Grill's Ale Communications:  http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2016/06/20/craft-beer-drinkers-have-healthier-habits-than-non-craft-drinkers-says-study/ http://www.marketwatch.com/story/craft-beer-becomes-what-it-once-loathed-2016-06-20 https://consumerist.com/2016/06/20/judge-dismisses-blue-moon-craft-beer-lawsuit-against-millercoors-again/   Brew NH Cork Board: 1. July 30th GSBA Festival 2. August 25th Gate City Brew Festival Jukebox: Lithermans Load: Mad$ Leave us a rating and review on iTunes or Stitcher!

The Hop Talks the Podcast: We asked ourselves what would happen if we got a group of brewers together and opened the conversation? We slightly guide the conversation and let the brewers take it where they want it to go. This episode we along with a few special guests, interview the panel of brewers from The Hop Talks at The New England Brewfest. Featuring Schilling, SoMe, Lithermans Limited, Able Ebenezer, Von Trapp, Brian from Seacoast Beverage Lab and Scott from BrewNH. Get down and dirty with us on this episode of The Hop Talks: The Podcast!           Hop Head United Brew NH NH Craft Alliance The Tap Handle Show Leave us a rating and review on iTunes or Stitcher!

What's On Tap: Kenny from Millyard Brewery! For more than 5 years, the Millyard Brewery's Brewmaster, has done just that. Being a native New Hampshire man, he learnt his beer trade in the beer meca of Colorado. Now he is applying it right here in Nashua, creating some fantastic beer and the first Nano Brewery in town. There is more to a beer company than just great beer. The business partners fulfill the other important pieces to the operation; sales, marketing and finance.   Together we have formed the ideal partnership, team and the ideal business; a local community brewery. Millyard Brewery: Website | Facebook    Bert's Better Beers' Draft Pick(s) of the Week: NASHUA PALE ALE Available year round (27IBU) (ABV 5.3%) So called because it is brewed with more lightly roasted "pale" malts and is a balanced brew with equal malt-to-hops. The hops are definitely present, but fairly moderate and the beer mellows over time. Your session ale.   JACKSON INDIA PALE ALE (IPA) Available year round (62IBU) (ABV 6.8%) Th

The Hop Talks the Podcast: We asked ourselves what would happen if we got a group of brewers together and opened the conversation? We slightly guide the conversation and let the brewers take it where they want it to go. This episode we are are kicking off the first episode in the series of Women in NH Craft Beer! MHP and Seth sit down with Renee from Brew NH, Tamsin and Abigail from 603 Brewery and Ali from Rockingham Brewing Co. Get down and dirty with us on this episode of The Hop Talks: The Podcast!           Hop Head United Brew NH NH Craft Alliance The Tap Handle Show Leave us a rating and review on iTunes or Stitcher!