Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer Education

Denny Luce - Kris McKenzie - John Ream
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Tap the Craft Podcast is an informational craft beer podcast targeting the everyday beer drinker. The hosts are craft beer enthusiasts whose passion for this hobby comes out in the show. This podcast is focused on talking about the craft beer hobby in layman terms, not elitist speak. Entry into craft beer should not be a daunting and scary endeavor, so we want to help you learn about craft beer so you too can become a craft beer enthusiast. So whether you are well experienced or new to craft beer, there is something you.

  1. 1D AGO

    Episode 302 - [LIVE] Montclair Brewery

    Denise and Leo Sawadogo, owners of Montclair Brewery out of Montclair, New Jersey. The conversation focuses around the unique ingredients collected from around the world and how he learned to brew beer from his mother in West Africa. We learn how they built a strong community in Montclair and their plans to expand that community to East Orange, NJ. 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 Jubelale  Mother Earth Brew Co Cause & Effect Hazy IPA Bert’s Brewing Peel Out Grapefruit WC IPA Bert’s Brewing Ryeway to Hell Rye Lager  Vice Beer TED 2025 NZ IPA Firestone Walker Anniversary XXIX (29) Ale (2025) pFriem Family Brewers Las Pinas Barrel Aged Ale (2023) Danico Brewing Lost Hills  Bierstadt Lagerhaus Slow Pour Pils  Outer Range Brewing Co  Whishhh LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED: Montclair Brewery website

    1h 46m

  2. FEB 5

    Episode 301 - [LIVE] Liquid Intrusion Brewing

    Intrusion Brewing out of Prince George County, Maryland. The conversation focuses around the “liquid” and their passion for blending their own twist into traditional styles. We are lucky to have three LIBCo beers to taste utilizing hops from South Africa. 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: Liquid Intrusion Brewing The African Queen and Her 7 C’s American IPA Liquid Intrusion Brewing Saison du Zest Lemongrass Saison Liquid Intrusion Brewing Maryland Maverick Hazy DIPA LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED: Liquid Intrusion Brewing website

    2h 12m

  3. JAN 22

    Episode 300 - [LIVE] Our Special Taproom Core Beers

    In Episode 300 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we talk about the beers we would have on tap if we owned a taproom or tavern.  These can be any beer, past or present, that is important enough to make sure it has a place to pour year round. We also talk about the look and feel of our dream taproom. Have you wondered what we mean when we use the term astringent? Well our Beer Speak 101 segment has you covered. 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 Dog Days of Summer Amber Rice Lager Grand Teton Brewing Bitch Creek Brown Ale

    2h 15m

  4. JAN 8

    Episode 299 - [LIVE] 2026 Craft Beer Trends

    In Episode 299 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we talk about the trends of 2025 and what industry leaders are predicting for the industry in 2026. We also do a tasting segment with the Sierra Nevada Bigfoot American Barleywine (2022 & 2024 editions). 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: Capital Brewery Supper Club Barriehaus Beer Co & Sky Puppy Brewing Cubby New Age Pilsner Sierra Nevada Brewing Bigfoot American Barleywine Wander Back Beerworks The Human Fund  Wander Back Beerworks Perfectly Cromulent IPA pFriem Family Brewers (collab with Georgetown Brewing) The Tao of Josh American IPA  Mother Earth Brew Co Jackson Farms Pilsner Jim Dandy Brewing Babushka 2025 RIS

    1h 34m

  5. 12/25/2025

    Episode 298 - [LIVE] Middle Ground Brewing with Brandon Bingman

    In Episode 298 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we talk with Brandon Bingman of Middle Ground Brewing out of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Discover how they made their stake on the other side of the Interstate bringing community and family together around great beer. We also drink two Middle Ground beers and discuss the tasting notes and how they were made. 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: Middle Ground Brewing Live Laugh Lager Middle Ground Brewing Second Best Brown Ale Jim Dandy Brewing 7 year beer - Kiwi Party Jim Dandy Brewing Oktoberfest  pFriem Family Brewers Nectaron Hazy IPA  Bert’s Brewing Evil Woman Imp Red Ale Jim Dandy Brewing Nomad Pils Boulevard Brewing Co Rum Barrel-Aged Pecan Pie  Lumberbeard Brewing Hop Choppin V12 IPA  Sockeye Brewing Hat On A Hat Hazy IPA  Coronado Brewing collab with Altamont Beer Works Scenic Route Black IPA LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED: Visit Middle Ground Brewing website

    1h 50m

  6. 12/11/2025

    Episode 297 - [LIVE] Wander Back Beerworks

    n Episode 297 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we talk with Chris Henke, Brian Hink and Justin Vitti of Wander Back Beerworks out of Vineland, NJ. We learn about how they jumped back into the craft beer world to try their hand at running a brewery in an underserved community. We also have three Wander Back beers to taste and see how their devotion to local sourced ingredients and careful recipe development aids in making great tasting beer.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: Wander Back Beerworks Wander Back Lager Wander Back Beerworks Hugo Hoppy Pilsner Wander Back Beerworks Risk Management DIPA

    2h 25m

  7. 11/27/2025

    Episode 296 - [LIVE] Thanksgiving Beer and Food Pairings 2025

    In Episode 296 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we discuss some beer and food pairings to try during your Thanksgiving celebrations.  There were a couple significant craft beer news stories we wanted to cover as well. We also do a beer tasting from Druid City Brewing.  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: Mother Earth Brew Co Fresh as it Gets IPA Mad Swede Brewing Caber Toss This Yee Wee Lad Scotch Ale Druid City Brewing Park View Imperial Porter Barriehaus Beer Co collab with Sky Puppy Brewing Sky Cubby Pilsner Barriehaus Beer Co Tivvy Tmave Czech Dark Lager  Von Trapp Brewing Kolsch Dirty Oar Beer Co Sexy Beach Hop Butcher for the World Lord of the Grid

    1h 41m

  8. 11/13/2025

    Episode 295 - [LIVE] Pints of Honor - Veterans Day Episode

    In Episode 295 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we celebrate our Veterans with a little history behind the holiday and how we can connect craft beer to the servicemen and servicewomen protecting our freedom.  We also do a couple beer tastings from Druid City Brewing and Pontoon Brewing..  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: Green Bench Brewing Co Sunshine City IPA  pFriem Family Brewers Dark Czech Lager Druid City Brewing Neon Moon Berliner Weisse Style Ale Pontoon Brewing The Great Punkin’ Spice Imperial Brown Ale Mother Earth Brew Co Project X - Mystical Misfits (4.5) Bert’s Brewing Downshift IPA Bert’s Brewing Bandito Mexican Dark Lager Fort George Brewery Fresh Hop Mirrored Realities IPA LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED: Brewed & Bred Apparel website (Black Friday Sales)

    1h 38m
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Tap the Craft Podcast is an informational craft beer podcast targeting the everyday beer drinker. The hosts are craft beer enthusiasts whose passion for this hobby comes out in the show. This podcast is focused on talking about the craft beer hobby in layman terms, not elitist speak. Entry into craft beer should not be a daunting and scary endeavor, so we want to help you learn about craft beer so you too can become a craft beer enthusiast. So whether you are well experienced or new to craft beer, there is something you.

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