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Life On Tap

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A multimedia experience about life, beer, food, and more from the heart of NYC.

Jun 1 · Video

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Care of @scotchfullyyours, Dan explores a French-style lager from West Kill Brewing: Fur-Bearing Trout, brewed with French ingredients. West Kill Brewing Fur-Bearing Trout STYLE: French-Style LagerINGREDIENTS: French Pilsner malt; French Strisselspalt hops; Lagered in Toasted French Oak.ABV: 5.0%IBU: N/AAVAILABILITY: 16 oz cans/draft (Limited)Stats above taken from the can/website/Untappd. Appearance A little chill haze out of the fridge, though boasting a gold-like yellow with a white, foamy head. Aroma Graininess meets a floral hop element. Taste Clean, with a bit of sweetness from the malt, with the floral hop profile continuing into a slate-like minerality. Mouthfeel Refreshing, mostly dry, and crisp, with foamy carbonation and light body. Overall I feel the world of pilsner is spreading out from the OGs of Czech and German, as we have seen Italian and West Coast come up as well. Because of the refreshing element, I definitely wouldn’t mind seeing some more of these on the market. Pairing-wise, I would go lighter with pairings due to the floral and other subtle elements; was feeling Loire-based aged goat cheese (Selles-sur-Cher and the like), a light and rustic sandwich or flatbread would be lovely with scallions or shallots. Thanks again to @scotchfullyyours AKA Doug Zeigler (Speakeasy Conversations, Mortal Content, The Cult Bar) for sharing! Cheers and remember: Life’s a tap…drink up ’til it’s dry. All music on this show came to us from the now defunct Music Alley.Intro: “Meet Me At The Bar” by The Beer Drinking FoolsOuttro: “Bubblegum and Beer” by The Supersuckers The post Episode # 450: Fur-Bearing Trout appeared first on Life On Tap.

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May 22 · Video

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Care of @scotchfullyyours, Dan pops an internationally-inspired Dark Lager from Zeroday Brewing and starts dreaming about barbecue. Zeroday Brewing Company Dark Lager STYLE: Dark LagerABV: 5.3%IBU: 21AVAILABILITY: 16 oz cans/draft (Limited)Stats above taken from the can/website/Untappd. Appearance Dark brown with a half-inch, foamy, tan head. Aroma Deep, dark caramel/burnt sugar with toasted bread/Maillard reaction notes plus herbal hops. Taste Caramel notes continue along with the toasted bread. Mouthfeel Fairly light on the palate with a medium body, soft carbonation, and fairly dry finish. Overall This was trending more Tmave for me, but totally approachable. Pairing-wise, those Maillard-reaction notes lead me to barbecue, leading towards pulled chicken or pork with some sweet sauce. Thanks again to @scotchfullyyours AKA Doug Zeigler (Speakeasy Conversations, Mortal Content, The Cult Bar) for sharing! Cheers and remember: Life’s a tap…drink up ’til it’s dry. All music on this show came to us from the now defunct Music Alley.Intro: “Meet Me At The Bar” by The Beer Drinking FoolsOuttro: “Bubblegum and Beer” by The Supersuckers The post Episode # 449: Zeroday Dark Lager appeared first on Life On Tap.

4 min
May 17 · Video

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Care of @scotchfullyyours, Dan enjoyed a Skibsøl (“ship beer”), a light, smoked ale in the collaboration from West Kill, The Fountain. West Kill Brewing The Fountain STYLE: Historical Beer (Skibsøl)INGREDIENTS: Beechwood-smoked, rye, and chocolate maltABV: 3.8%IBU: N/AAVAILABILITY: 16 oz cans/draft (Limited)COLLABORATION: The Fountain, a novel by Casey ScieszkaStats above taken from the can/website/Untappd. Appearance Super dark brown with a fluffy, off-white head. Aroma Blend of ash and smoked meat, remeniscient of rauchbier. Taste Mixture of barbecued meat/Maillard reaction, ash, some spice, and some burning leaves on the retronasal. Mouthfeel Light on the palate, with a smooth carbonation and enveloping mouthfeel. Overall I really have developed a love of these lighter, smoked beer styles, and this (my first), will hopefully not be the last one of these “ship beers”. Pairing-wise, having this with jerky on a ship would make a lot of sense, though onshore, I would say smoked meat, hearty stews/soups, darker brats, and aged cheese. Thanks again to @scotchfullyyours AKA Doug Zeigler (Speakeasy Conversations, Mortal Content, The Cult Bar) for sharing! Cheers and remember: Life’s a tap…drink up ’til it’s dry. All music on this show came to us from the now defunct Music Alley.Intro: “Meet Me At The Bar” by The Beer Drinking FoolsOuttro: “Bubblegum and Beer” by The Supersuckers The post Episode # 448: The Fountain appeared first on Life On Tap.

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May 10 · Video

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Care of @scotchfullyyours, Dan pours Fog and Folklore, a hazy IPA from GearHouse Brewing Company from Pennsylvania. GearHouse Brewing Company Fog and Folklore STYLE: IPA – New England / HazyINGREDIENTS: 2-Row Pale malt, flaked oats, flaked wheat, malted oats, malted wheat; BRU-1, Galaxy, and Mosaic hopsABV: 7.0%IBU: N/AAVAILABILITY: 16 oz cans/draft (Limited)Stats above taken from the can/website/Untappd. Appearance Super orange in hue and hazy, with a white, fluffy head and a little lacing on the glass. Aroma Guava hit first, followed by pineapple, peach, and some pear. Taste Guava, followed by some of the other tropical notes from the aroma. Mouthfeel Fairly dry, medium body, with soft carbonation and mouthfeel. Overall Super interesting and tropical-forward for sure. Pairing-wise, I was feeling ceviche would go great as well as fish tacos, poke, or anything to embrace those flavors. Thanks again to @scotchfullyyours AKA Doug Zeigler (Speakeasy Conversations, Mortal Content, The Cult Bar) for sharing! Cheers and remember: Life’s a tap…drink up ’til it’s dry. All music on this show came to us from the now defunct Music Alley.Intro: “Meet Me At The Bar” by The Beer Drinking FoolsOuttro: “Bubblegum and Beer” by The Supersuckers The post Episode # 447: Fog and Folklore appeared first on Life On Tap.

4 min
May 1 · Video

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Care of @scotchfullyyours, Dan unmasks KCBC Devil You Know, an American IPA hopped with Centennial, Nelson Sauvin, and Chinook. KCBC Devil You Know STYLE: American IPAINGREDIENTS: Malted barley; Centennial, Nelson Sauvin, and Chinook hopsABV: 7.0%IBU: N/AAVAILABILITY: 16 oz cans/draft (Limited)Stats above taken from the can/website/Untappd. Appearance Beautifully clear, medium yellow in color, with a frothy and foamy white head. Aroma Grapefruit juice/peel hit first, with muted pineapple, and a little white grape. Taste Similar notes to the aroma, with pine and resin mixing in with pineapple juice in the mid-palate and some lemon/lime notes towards the end and finish. Mouthfeel Dry, keeping you coming back for another sip, with zippy carbonation and medium mouthfeel. Overall As of the time of the recording, Daredevil:Born Again is airing, and this is sort of a tie-in to it. Pairing-wise, you can go a lot of different ways with it, but I was feeling Thai chili wings or something with a bit of spice to hold up against the hops notes. Thanks again to @scotchfullyyours AKA Doug Zeigler (Speakeasy Conversations, Mortal Content, The Cult Bar) for sharing! Cheers and remember: Life’s a tap…drink up ’til it’s dry. All music on this show came to us from the now defunct Music Alley.Intro: “Meet Me At The Bar” by The Beer Drinking FoolsOuttro: “Bubblegum and Beer” by The Supersuckers The post Episode # 446: Devil You Know appeared first on Life On Tap.

4 min
Apr 20 · Video

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One of a few from West Kill Brewing care of @scotchfullyyours, Dan samples Gone Afield, a wheat beer with orange, chamomile, and coriander. West Kill Brewing Gone Afield STYLE: Wheat Beer/Witbier/BlancheINGREDIENTS: Coriander, orange, and chamomileABV: 5.2%IBU: N/AAVAILABILITY: 16 oz cans/draft (Limited)Stats above taken from the can/website/Untappd. Appearance Hazy, medium gold/yellow with a white, fluffy head. Aroma Orange hit first, followed by the floral notes from the chamomile before the coriander/spice element lands, with an impression of malt sweetness. Taste Sweet bread/honey bread meets the orange and coriander notes with a subtle floral element. Mouthfeel Refreshing, light and slightly off-dry, with soft, foamy carbonation. Overall It’s great to see wheat beers out and about. Not typically my favorite style, but when they’re well-executed, they are still pretty delightful. Pairing-wise, I would definitely go lighter on flavors, maybe goat or lightly flavored cheeses, flatbreads, or something fresh that can complement the orange, chamomile, and coriander notes. Thanks again to @scotchfullyyours AKA Doug Zeigler (Speakeasy Conversations, Mortal Content, The Cult Bar) for sharing! Cheers and remember: Life’s a tap…drink up ’til it’s dry. All music on this show came to us from the now defunct Music Alley.Intro: “Meet Me At The Bar” by The Beer Drinking FoolsOuttro: “Bubblegum and Beer” by The Supersuckers The post Episode # 445: Gone Afield appeared first on Life On Tap.

4 min
Apr 10 · Video

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Care of @scotchfullyyours, Dan opened a Crooked Mouth Brewing Melisandre, an Irish Red Ale, which you don’t see often. Crooked Mouth Brewing Melisandre STYLE: Irish Red AleABV: 5.0%IBU: 26AVAILABILITY: 16 oz cans/draftStats above taken from the can/website/Untappd. Appearance Lightly-tinged copper and reddish in hue with a slightly off-white head. Aroma Sweet caramel malt meets the earthy/spicy/floral hop notes. Taste The earthy hop notes hit first, with the sweet malt and caramel element following on the mid-palate. Mouthfeel Smooth carbonation, light, refreshing, and moderately dry. Overall I don’t see Irish Reds around much, but they are flavorful and food-friendly when you might not have other distinct styles you are craving. Pairing-wise, I think general pub fare would be great from wings to Southwest Egg Rolls. Thanks again to @scotchfullyyours AKA Doug Zeigler (Speakeasy Conversations, Mortal Content, The Cult Bar) for sharing! Cheers and remember: Life’s a tap…drink up ’til it’s dry. All music on this show came to us from the now defunct Music Alley.Intro: “Meet Me At The Bar” by The Beer Drinking FoolsOuttro: “Bubblegum and Beer” by The Supersuckers The post Episode # 444: Melisandre appeared first on Life On Tap.

4 min
Apr 3 · Video

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Dan cracks open a gifted bottle from Dad On Tap, Troegs Independent Brewing LaGrave, a Belgian Golden Tripel. Troegs Independent Brewing LaGrave STYLE: Belgian TripelABV: 8.0%IBU: 31AVAILABILITY: 300ml/12.7 oz bottles (Limited)Stats above taken from the bottle/website. Appearance Brilliant gold in color with a fluffy, white head. Aroma D’Anjou pear hits first, followed by bread and breadstick. Taste Bread and Champagne-like notes lead from the yeast character with some fruity elements interjecting into the mix. Mouthfeel Smooth mouthfeel and medium body with some scrubbing bubble-like carbonation. Overall Thanks again to Dad On Tap for sharing! Pairing-wise, I was feeling a lighter chicken preparation, or something rustic with baked potatoes. Cheers and remember: Life’s a tap…drink up ’til it’s dry. All music on this show came to us from the now defunct Music Alley.Intro: “Meet Me At The Bar” by The Beer Drinking FoolsOuttro: “Bubblegum and Beer” by The Supersuckers The post Episode # 443: La Grave appeared first on Life On Tap.

4 min
Mar 27 · Video

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While picking up some beer, Dan grabbed a single can of Shop Talk, a collaborative coffee stout with Ninth Street Espresso. Other Half Brewing Doug STYLE: Coffee StoutINGREDIENTS: Ninth Street Espresso Alphabet City Roast; Rahr 2-row, Flaked Oats, Weyermann Munich Type 1, Weyermann CaraFoam, Simpsons Brown Malt, Simpsons Crystal Dark, Weyermann Chocolate Rye, Weyermann Carafa III Special; German Herkules hopsABV: 6.0%AVAILABILITY: 16 oz cans (Limited)Stats above taken from the bottle/website. Appearance Super dark brown with a light tan head and large bubble carbonation. Aroma Medium coffee roast leads, with a blend of milk and dark chocolate and impression of creaminess. Taste Freshly roasted coffee again starts with dark chocolate and dark caramel blending together with slight roast bitterness. Mouthfeel Medium-to-full body, smooth and creamy with soft carbonation. Overall I love coffee stouts, and I will almost always drink or buy one as long as they are lactose-free. This also can introduce roasters new to you, which is also neat since they also deal in fermentation. Pairing-wise, coffee-based or creamy desserts like cheesecake, but it would be interesting to try it with roasted meat or braised roast beef. Cheers and remember: Life’s a tap…drink up ’til it’s dry. All music on this show came to us from the now defunct Music Alley.Intro: “Meet Me At The Bar” by The Beer Drinking FoolsOuttro: “Bubblegum and Beer” by The Supersuckers The post Episode # 442: Shop Talk appeared first on Life On Tap.

4 min
Mar 15 · Video

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Dan snagged Other Half Brewing’s Doug, a Cascadian Dark Ale (AKA Black IPA) off the shelf for a taste of nostalgia. Other Half Brewing Doug STYLE: Black IPA / Cascadian Dark AleINGREDIENTS: Maris Otter malt; Simcoe, Centennial, Chinook, and Columbus Cryo hopsABV: 7.2%AVAILABILITY: 16 oz cans/Draft (Limited)Stats above taken from the bottle/website. Appearance Super dark brown with a light tan, foamy, and large-bubbled head. Aroma Pine/resin hop notes right off the bat with a mix of coffee roast and a sweet almost molasses-like element. Taste Hop and roast bitterness lead, with some medium-to-dark roast coffee, and a hint of residual malt sweetness, and a cola note in the mid-palate. Mouthfeel Supple and soft, with the foamy carbonation adding to that with an off-dry finish. Overall I will almost always taste or buy a Black IPA, as they tend to bring a bit of the nostalgia play to my palate. This one is an excellent entry, and doesn’t finish bone dry like many of yesteryear. Pairing-wise, anything with meat or chicken would be great, with chicken mole hitting my mind first, though anything with fat or spice that the hop bitterness can cut through or that the malt could complement would work. Cheers and remember: Life’s a tap…drink up ’til it’s dry. All music on this show came to us from the now defunct Music Alley.Intro: “Meet Me At The Bar” by The Beer Drinking FoolsOuttro: “Bubblegum and Beer” by The Supersuckers The post Episode # 441: Doug appeared first on Life On Tap.

4 min

10 Episodes

A multimedia experience about life, beer, food, and more from the heart of NYC.

Creator

Life On Tap
Years Active

2007 - 2026
Episodes

10
Rating

Explicit
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Life On Tap