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3d ago · Video

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Dan checks out a new hop technique in the form of Nelson Bliss, showcased in Aurora Brewing Company’s hazy IPA of the same name. Aurora Brewing Company Nelson Bliss STYLE: IPA – New England / HazyINGREDIENTS: Nelson Bliss from Freestyle HopsABV: 7.3%IBU: N/AAVAILABILITY: 16 oz cans/draft (Limited)Stats above taken from the can/website/Untappd. Appearance Hazy and dark yellow, with fluffy, white head. Aroma Tropical notes immediately hit, with pineapple, pineapple candy, and a blend of guava and passionfruit with lemon and lime zest. Taste Lemon/lime continues from the aroma, followed by a Five Alive-like flavor, with a finish of pineapple juice with corresponding acidity and juiciness. Mouthfeel Moderately dry, with a medium body and moderate, soft carbonation. Overall I am looking forward to having more beers with this experimental process, as I would love to see how “hop husbandry” will play a role in hop farming moving forward. Pairing-wise, I was feeling something in a Southwest flair, a la fish tacos. 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 # 454: Nelson Bliss appeared first on Life On Tap.
Jul 5 · Video

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Dan shucks open a rare oyster stout with Union Street Brewing Company’s Oysters In My Pocket, a collaboration with Montauk Catch Club. Union Street Brewing Company Oysters In My Pocket STYLE: Oyster StoutABV: 5.3%IBU: N/AAVAILABILITY: 16 oz cans/draft (Limited)COLLABORATION: Montauk Catch ClubStats above taken from the can/website/Untappd. Appearance Super dark brown burgeoning on black, with a tan, fluffy head and some legs on the glass. Aroma Caramel hits first with some dark roast coffee coming after. Taste Caramel, high concentration cacao, and finishing with that dark roast coffee and saline-like minerality. Mouthfeel Drier than expected, super smooth with soft carbonation and mouthfeel, and a medium body. Overall Oyster stouts are about as rare as they come, style-wise…glad I could get this one. Pairing-wise, cream-based desserts for contrast, though pecan pie also came to mind; oysters are a clear savory play, though chicken or lighter meat dishes like beef stew with not too high a spice element 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 # 453: Oysters In My Pocket appeared first on Life On Tap.
Jun 29 · Video

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Dan enjoys a celebratory beer from a recent haul: Strong Rope Brewery 10th Anniversary Golden Ale, with Vienna malt and Bell Captain hops. Strong Rope Brewery 10th Anniversary Golden Ale STYLE: Blonde / Golden Ale – EnglishINGREDIENTS: Vienna Malt and Bell Captain hopsABV: 5.1%IBU: N/AAVAILABILITY: 16 oz cans/draft (Limited)Stats above taken from the can/website/Untappd. Appearance Beautiful gold in color with a white, foamy head and light lacing. Aroma Lemon and honey sweetness leads, with some stony minerality coming in later. Taste Toasted breadsticks lead, with lemon/lemon verbena on the mid-palate, with a lovely saline note coming in later. Mouthfeel Lighter in body, crisp, and mouth-coating, with soft carbonation and mouthfeel. Overall Once again, I am happy to see this style being pushed into the ether. Pairing-wise, cheese was the obvious choice, but chicken satay or a bean dip might also be interesting. 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 # 452: 10th Anniversary Golden Ale appeared first on Life On Tap.
Jun 21 · Video

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Care of @scotchfullyyours, Dan ends the night with a Beer Tree Brew Lunar Guidance, an often not produced baltic porter. Beer Tree Brew Lunar Guidance STYLE: Baltic PorterABV: 8.5%IBU: N/AAVAILABILITY: 16 oz cans/draft (Limited)Stats above taken from the can/website/Untappd. Appearance Super, deep, dark brown with a tan/light brown, large-bubbled head. Aroma Caramel leads, followed by a vinous and dark fruit note, and then molasses. Taste Dark fruit, dried dates/figs, molasses, and a roasty element behind all of it. This develops with complexity as it warms up. Mouthfeel Medium to strong body with soft carbonation and a supple mouthfeel. Overall I see baltic porters even more rarely than standard or robust porters. This was an amazing nightcap, but beef stew, braised ribs, and slow cooked meals would sing with this for sure. See Episode #394: Lily’s Elixir or the official website for more information on Baltic Porter Day. 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 # 451: Lunar Guidance appeared first on Life On Tap.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

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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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