Tap The Craft - Craft Beer Education

In Episode 88 we once again are joined by our buddy Kris to discuss our favorite dark ales of 2017. This is the third of four segments we are doing to celebrate some great beers drank in 2017. We also have a ton of listener feedback that leads to great beer conversation.  So grab a

In Episode 87 we bring our buddy Kris back to discuss our favorite hoppy beers of 2017. This is the second of four segments we are doing to celebrate some great beers drank in 2017. We also have a ton of listener feedback that leads to great beer conversation.  So grab a beer and enjoy!

In Episode 86 we bring our buddy Kris back to discuss our favorite lagers of 2017. This is the first of four segments we are doing to celebrate some great beers drank in 2017. We also talk about “whale” hunting and all the fun to be had while waiting in line. Kris also speaks of

Fall is the perfect time to join us in Episode 85 and learn about the English Barleywine style. We discuss the BJCP style guidelines for the English Barleywine style and Denny talks about a couple great barleywines he drank last week and were cellared for three years. John keeps us updated on the progress of

We discuss the 2017 Great American Beer Festival and some of the award winning beers and breweries in Episode 84. John keeps us updated on the progress of the brewery construction and Denny talks about some new breweries opening in Boise.  We are also giving away a HOPCLOTH “Drink Beer from Here” shirt…listen to get

In Episode 83 we take a trip to the hop farm and talk about the experience at Gooding Farms on the Merry Hopsters Bus Tour put on by Bittercreek Alehouse.  We also cover the American Lager style guidelines according to the BJCP, as well as a listener provided article concerning an incident where a consumer

Episode 82 is a short one covering the American Cream Ale style guidelines according to the BJCP. Denny also talks about the third annual 10 Barrel Brewing IPA Beer Wars festival and some noteworthy beers. So grab a beer and enjoy! Link to Show Notes Page for all episodes:  http://openforumradio.com/tap-the-craft-podcast-show-notes/

In Episode 81 we discuss an article concerning how a new popular Atlanta brewery is handling some criticism on social media. Social media can be a huge benefit to small craft breweries, but it can also help kill your brand if not used responsibly.  There is also a lot of beer talk covering beers from

In Episode 80 we get get a little serious and discuss the dangers of operating a commercial brewery and focus our topic around kettle boil overs. We summarize the story of Kerry Caldwell’s brewery accident told on the Master Brewers Association of America’s podcast episode “Breathe, Breathe, Breathe, Scream.” There is also discussion on a

In Episode 79 Kris, John and Denny decide to make their own best beer list to share with the community.  So find out what beers make the cut and feel free to make your own list and share with us.  We also discuss the recent announcement of Short’s Brewing and Lagunitas partnership.    Link to

In Episode 78 we discuss the process of scaling your beer recipes to higher capacity batches. John even discusses the methods for going up to commercial quantities. We discuss a couple news articles, one on a possible comeback of non-alcoholic beers and another on the Top 10 beers rated by thousands of members from the

We deliver information on keeping your draft beer lines clean and a road trip to the Portland Craft Beer Festival in Episode 77. We also discuss the new Brewers Association Independent craft brewer seal and announce the winner of our HOPCLOTH shirt contest.  Find out what beer John gave a 5 cap rating to and

We bring our buddy Kris McKenzie back in Episode 76 and talk about Scotch Ales.  We cover the 2015 BJCP style guidelines for the Strong British Wee Heavy style, as well as have live tasting notes with the Founders Dirty Bastard Scotch Ale.  We also talk about an article from the Brewers Association on coconut

We dive into two Sawtooth Brewery ales in Episode 75.  John and Denny provide tasting notes on the Sunnyside Session Wheat Ale and the Idahome IPA showcasing the Idaho 7 hops. John also talks about the permits and licensing required to open a brewery in Ohio. We discuss the Trek Brewing Indiegogo campaign and invite

In Episode 74 we have Kris McKenzie joining us to share his experiences in Asheville, NC and talk about the craft beer scene. We also discuss an article about Beerslanging and breakdown some of the most common used beer slang. There is also a Check it Out segment highlighting another great craft beer podcast called

It’s Episode 73 and we dive into some entry level dark beers for those a little nervous to try them. We introduce you to the Schwarzbier, Dunkel and Doppelbock styles.  We also get some updates on Trek Brewing and talk about some tasty noteworthy beers.     Link to Show Notes Page for all episodes:

The three amigos unite again on Episode 72. Yes, Kris McKenzie joins us to help celebrate John’s birthday and talk about the meetup in Las Vegas and all the great beer we consumed.  We also discuss the process of branding and marketing a new brewery in our new brewery startup segment.      Link to

Episode 71 is a content packed show with a breakdown of the American Barleywine style based on the BJCP style guidelines as well as a tasting notes segment with the 2017 Sierra Nevada Bigfoot Barleywine. We dive into the brewing process to discuss the components required in a brewery before we learn about the brewing

In Episode 70 we revisit some common tasting terms and the key components to look for when you take those first sips.  We also talk about how to find the perfect property for your new start up craft brewery.  We encourage you to prepare for our listener tasting notes segment in Episode 71 by picking

We have a very big show for Episode 69 with a discussion of the BJCP style guidelines for the American Amber Ale as well as a tasting notes segment with the Ninkasi Believer Double Red Ale.  We also have our very first interview with the owner of a new brewery opening in the Columbus, OH