We dive into the history of black brewers in the United States, discussing some notable pioneers, breweries and a beer collaboration series devoted to raising awareness about social injustices faced by people of color and promoting diversity in the industry. We also finish off our tastings with the last Liquid Intrusion Brewing beer. And Beer Speak 101 is back discussing the German brewing term Sauergut.  Now grab a beer and enjoy the show! 

If you would like to contact the show you can reach the hosts through email at [email protected], 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:

Bierstadt Lagerhaus Slow Pour Pils

Grand Teton Brewing Bitch Creek

Liquid Intrusion Brewing South of DC Cream Ale 

Bert’s Brewing German-Stye Helles Lager

Alliteration Ales Cloudy Curiosity Hazy IPA 

Alliteration Ales She Sells Seashells Stout

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 [email protected], 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

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 [email protected], 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

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 [email protected], 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

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 [email protected], 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

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 [email protected], 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

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 [email protected], 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

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 [email protected], 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

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 [email protected], 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)

In Episode 294 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we entertain you with a Halloween themed craft beer story. Discover the spooky side of craft beer.  We also do three beer tastings from Alabama and Tennessee.  Now grab a beer and enjoy the show! 

If you would like to contact the show you can reach the hosts through email at [email protected], 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:

Straight to Ale Frio Loco Mexican Style Lager

Good People Brewing IPA

Naked River Brewing Moon Pie Pastry Stout

Tampa Bay Brewing Co New School IPA

Barriehaus Beer Co Fresh In Town

Pontoon Brewing Festival Dust

Crux Fermentation Project Fresh is Best 

Jim Dandy Brewing Sunveil Pomegranate & Pineapple Sour 

Mother Earth Brew Co Project X Mystical Misfit NEIPA

Mother Earth Brew Co Fresh As It Gets (2025) 

Red Clay Brewing Miura Dark Cape Coffee Stout

Vocation Brewery Silent Night Imp Pastry Stout 

Bale Breaker Brewing Citra Slicker Wet Hop IPA (2025)

Fremont Brewing Head Full of Fresh Hops Hazy IPA