In Episode 281 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking with Ben Howe, co-owner and head brewer, from Otherland Beer in Bellingham WA. The conversation dives deep into German artisan lager brewing and how Ben has taken pieces of all his experiences to craft his special rustic lagers. We also do tasting sessions with three of his fantastic lagers. 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:

Otherlands Beer Brighten the Corners Helles Lager

Otherlands Beer Household Gods Lagerbier

Otherlands Beer Dzialka Pivo 10° Czech Pilsner

LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:

Otherlands Beer

In Episode 280 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking about the origins and style characteristics of the Japanese Rice Lager. We also do our last tasting session of Cigar City Brewery El Catador Club Modern Prometheus featuring a blend of maple bourbon barrel aged imperial stout, apple jack barrel aged imperial stout and bourbon barrel aged imperial stout. 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:

Kirkland Signature Helles Lager

Crux Fermentation Project Bochi Bochi Japanese Rice Lager

Cigar City Brewing El Catador Club Modern Prometheus

Yellowhammer Brewing Miracle Worker Tripel

Tactical Brewing Chocka Moa (Strawberry kiwi sour)

Jim Dandy Brewing Moonbean Hazy DIPA

Jim Dandy Brewing Love & Oats Oatmeal Stout

Jim Dandy Brewing Robber’s Roost Rye

Fremont Brewing Kush - Chronic IPA

LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:

For The Love Of Japanese Rice Lagers – Part I written by Mick Wust and found on the Crafty Pint website

In Episode 279 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking with long time listener Matt Knight and find out about his craft beer journey and a little of the Rochester, NY craft beer scene. We also discuss an article concerning what breweries need to do to succeed in 2025. 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 Twitter, Instagram and Untappd @lucescrew. You can follow Kris on Twitter @kris_mckenzie82 or 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 Hazynaut Hazy IPA

Mother Earth Brew Co All Purpose Pilsner

Genesee Brewery Honey Brown Ale

LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:

The Modern Brewer’s Guide to Success: Lessons from Industry Leaders found on the Craft Beer & Brewing Website

In Episode 278 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking about the history of the Irish Red Ale and style characteristics. We also do a tasting session of Cigar City Brewery El Catador Club Thee Wolfman featuring wheated bourbon barrel aged imperial stout with chocolate and cherries. Find out if this beer lives up to the previous tastings. 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 Twitter, Instagram and Untappd @lucescrew. You can follow Kris on Twitter @kris_mckenzie82 or 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:

Kirkland Signature Helles Style Lager

Sullivan Brewing Sullivan’s Maltings Irish Ale

Dogfish Head World Wide Stout (2019)

Van Henion Brewing Helles Lager

Mother Earth Brew Co All Purpose Pils

LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:

Beer Style Guide: Get to Know Irish Red with Em Sauter written by Em Sauter found on the Alcohol Professor website

Irish Red Beer: A Comprehensive Guide to Its Rich History and Flavor written by Ryan C at Brewers Union website

In Episode 277 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking about the 2025 predicted craft beer trends. We also do a tasting session of Cigar City Brewery El Catador Club Strange Case featuring apple jack brandy barrel aged imperial stout with caramel flavor. Find out if this beer lives up to the previous tastings. 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 Twitter, Instagram and Untappd @lucescrew. You can follow Kris on Twitter @kris_mckenzie82 or 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 Black Butte Porter

Beerbazaar Black Jack Stout

Finback Brewery Crispy Morning

Beerbazaar Harmony WC IPA

Loose Screw Beer Co Lateral Pils

Monkless Belgian Ales Friar’s Festivus Belgian Quad

New Pioneer Brewing Double Ben Gurion DIPA

LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:

The 11 Craft Beer Trends to Watch in 2025 found on the Hop Culture website

7 beer trends to follow in 2025 written by Rachel Arthur and found on the Beverage Daily website

In Episode 276 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking about the current challenges facing the craft beer industry and how the proposed tariffs may further impact our favorite breweries. 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 Twitter, Instagram and Untappd @lucescrew. You can follow Kris on Twitter @kris_mckenzie82 or 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:

Hoof Hearted Brewing $60 Nachos DIPA

Mother Earth Brew Co Project X - Cosmic Dissonance Hazy IPA

LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:

Trump Administration Announces New Tariffs on Aluminum and Steel written by Katie Marisic and found on the Brewers Association website

How New Tariffs May Impact Your Brewery written by Katie Marisic and found on the Brewers Association website

In Episode 275 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking about our favorite breweries beginning with the letters X, Y or Z. We also do a tasting session of Cigar City Brewery El Catador Club Watery Depths featuring lime gin barrel aged saison ale. 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 Twitter, Instagram and Untappd @lucescrew. You can follow Kris on Twitter @kris_mckenzie82 or 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:

Von Trapp Brewing Trosten Smoked Dark Lager

Deschutes Brewery Kirkland Signature Helles-Style Lager

Cigar City Brewing El Catador Club Watery Depths

Firestone Walker Wookey Jack

Tampa Bay Brewing Co Dark Fin

Mother Earth Brew Co Project X Spirit Animal

Mother Earth Brew Co Four Seasons Oak-Aged German-Style Lager

Boise Brewing Boise Light Lager

Jim Dandy Brewing Pekko Baltic Porter

Jim Dandy Brewing Bullwhip DIPA

Ruckus Brewing Uphill Battle American IPA

Matchless Brewing Warehouse In the Woods American Brown ale

Article Read on the Show:

Ode to the Closed Brewery

In Episode 274 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking with Jeremy Kinter and TJ Frederich about Tractor Brewing. We learn about Jeremy and TJ’s personal craft beer journeys, as well as TJ’s brewing experience and how he helped lead Tractor Brewing to a Gold Medal at the 2024 Great American Beer Festival. 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 Twitter, Instagram and Untappd @lucescrew. You can follow Kris on Twitter @kris_mckenzie82 or Untappd at @K9Hops and on our Facebook page. Find more links at tapthecraft.com/linktree. Discord server at tapthecraft.com/discord

LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:

Tractor Brewing Website

Tractor Brewing Facebook Page