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The boys from the Tap Takeover Podcast join Kelly's Greens at Ray's Growler Gallery to celebrate 420 in the best way possible! We've worked with Rob and the crew from Ray's to cultivate the ul;timate stoner-beer collection - munchie inspired, and nothing under 8% ABV! Join us as we discuss some fun upcoming events with a few of our favorite industry insiders including Spencer and Grae from Ray's, Billy from Young Blood Brewing in Madison, Marty from 1840 Brewing in Bayview, Milwaukee beer legend Kathy Flanigan, Ray's bartender Lisa's Dad Mike, fan favorite Dale from Toppling Goliath, and Erin Kelly from Kelly's Greens! Grab a joint of your favorite strain and a Joint IPA from 1840 or Eagle Park to enhance your listening experience. And happy 4/20! Cheers ??

Jim, Jesus and Alex sit down with Rob Zellermayer, Spencer McCoy and Grae Duerkop from Ray's Wine and Spirits and Erin Kelly from Kelly's Greens Handcrafted CBD Treats to preview a very special 4/20 Tap Takeover Podcast event at Ray's Growler Gallery next week! This is the first opportunity for the boys from the podcast to cultivate a beer list for a Tap Takeover event, and boy did we put together some can't-miss taps for our fans to enjoy. And Erin Kelly will be providing a wide variety of her famous edibles for sale to help enhance the good vibes. And the Tap Takeover Podcast fellas will be recording a special episode in the Growler Gallery with special industry guests, as well as all of our fans who care to tip back a pint with us to celebrate this year's stoner holiday! Get all of the amazing details right here. Hope to see you at Ray's Growler Gallery starting at 4pm on Wednesday 4/20/22 for a pour of some of our favorite rare beers! Cheers! ??

Central Waters Brewing from Amherst, WI is coming to Milwaukee and we've got all the amazing details on the new pilot house and a special beer news segment detailing the amazing tap list for the grand opening on Saturday October 16th! Black Gold fans, you'd better pay attention! On this episode of the Tap Takeover Podcast, the boys sits down with Anello Mollica co-owner of Central Waters brewery, Eric Gutbrod tap house manager, and Brendan Williamson head brewer to discuss the glorious history of Central Waters Brewing and the transition into a new and exciting chapter of that story taking place right here in Milwaukee. What's in store and on tap for the new crew in the old Pabst building? Grab a pint of your favorite barrel-aged concoction from Central Waters and give a listen. Cheers! ??

Have you ever dreamed of dumping your boring job and jumping into the role of brewery owner? On this episode of the Tap Takeover Podcast, Jim sits down with Chad Ostram of Brewfinity Brewing Co. and discusses his story of how he came to own an already established brewery in Oconomowoc, WI. Hear about all the pros and cons of purchasing a brewery versus starting from scratch, how he survived the pandemic and as always, what beers he would put on our taps. A brewer of traditional styles, Chad tells is how his sales manager took on the job of experimental brewer; bringing interesting twists to the beers on tap.

It's time for the Great Taste of the Midwest 2021! And this year's annual preview episode also ushers in the triumphant return of the Tap Takeover Podcast for a surprise 4th Season! We sit down to share a few pints and a few stories with organizers of the event, Fred Swanson and Jason Walters. We'll discuss the new format of the festival for a smaller crowd, what went on during the Covid-postponed 2020 season to keep the event alive for 2021, and we present some hot topic listener questions. Sit back and grab a pint of your favorite fest beer from years past and enjoy Episode 1 of the Tap Takeover Podcast season 4! Cheers!

The fellas at the Tap Takeover Podcast pay our annual visit to Lakefront Brewery to visit with owner Russ Klisch to discuss details of the long awaited Black Friday Beer Release! We'll be drinking some of Russ and the gang's newest Kwiek experiment, the newest Barrel-Aged Cacao Stout, three versions of the Black Friday Stout. And the treat of all treats...The Black Friday V! The very first Black Friday imperial stout from 2014 continuously aged for 5 years in a single bourbon barrel. I'm drooling just writing this... Is it worth $100 a bottle? Tune in to find out! Cheers!

Join us for the 3rd Annual Pumpkin Patch Tasting on the Tap Takeover Podcast! 2019 may go down in history as the year that we not only ruined pumpkin pie for Andy, but we may have also ruined rum for him. Jesus has included a wide variety of traditional pumpkin beer styles as well as some pretty weird entries to the tasting. Plus we're joined by a special guest, our videographer and music man Vincent Clore! Grab your favorite pumpkin beer and laugh along with us. Cheers and Happy Halloween! ??

As we close out our beer festival season coverage here on the Tap Takeover Podcast, we come now to the granddaddy of them all - The Great Taste of the Midwest! Often called one of the greatest beer events in the world, sometimes called Christmas in August, and many times simply referred to as "being welcomed home, The Great Taste in Madison, WI is put on by an army of volunteers who help the entire endeavor run smoothly. This year, we talked with a number of "rookie" brewers who were pouring at the fest for the first time, as well as some heavy hitters who have been around the fest a time or two. Old friends and new faces alike, and the Tap Takeover podcast is here to bring our listeners along for the wild ride! Plus, lots of breaking news from Old Nation, Hop & Barrel, The Brewing Projekt, 3 Sheeps, Hop Butcher, Listermann, Mobcraft, 2019 Great Taste Chairman Jason Walters, Mikerphone, Dan Carey from New Glarus, Revolution, Central Waters, Goose Island, 3 Floyds, Funk Factory Guezeria, and Great Taste Head Brewery Liaison Fred Swanson. Grab a bottle of your favorite rare beer and join us for the fun! Cheers!

Join the Tap Takeover Podcast fellas as at the 2019 World of Beer Fest for our Summer Festival series! Hosting in a new location this year, The Milwaukee Beer Barons pulled out all the stops for South East Wisconsin's oldest beer fest. Find out how the Brewers liked the new venue, and what makes WOB Fest so special to brewers and attendees alike. Plus, some breaking news from Lakefront Brewery about the new beers which will be available for the 2019 Black Friday release! Grab a pint of your favorite Oktoberfest Bier and share in the gemutlicheit. Cheers!

The 2019 Smells Like A Beer Fest at Mikerphone Brewing in Elk Grove, IL is becoming one of the best-run beer festivals of the spring/summer season, and boasts some major out of state brewing talent! Join the fellas from the Tap Takeover Podcast as we take our listeners along for the wonderful ride. We'll be discussing beer collaborations with "Mr. Collaboration" himself - Mike Pallen, owner of Mikerphone - as well as some insider info on the expanded barrel-aging program with Mike and Kyle, and some talk about a very special brew day for Mike's son Miles. Plus, we let Drunk Jim loose on the festival to collect even more fun interviews! We've got a heaping helping of amazing beer news with the following breweries: Forager, Windmill, Revolution and Brick Stone, Explorium, Barrel Theory, Mikerphone, 450 North, 4 Hands, Barn Town, Ology, Narrow Guage, 1840, Cerebral, DryHop, and the festival support staff. Grab a bottle of Imperial Smells Like Bean Spirit stout and join us! Cheers!

The 2019 Joint Beer Fest at Eagle Park Brewing was a gloriously unique event to behold. And the fellas at the Tap Takeover Podcast are taking all of our listeners along with us to experience the fun! We'll discuss the Wisconsin liquor laws which necessitated the collaborative nature of the event, the breweries involved in the collaborations, and a number of fun stories about brewing and happy coincidences. In this episode we spoke with: Adam from Untitled Art, Alexander from Dangerous Man, Alex and Eric from Lion's Tail, Max and Jackson from Eagle Park, Mike from Mikerphone, Shaun from Phase 3, Aaron from Lupelin, and Mark from Drekker. Grab a can of Booze for Breakfast imperial stout and join us! Cheers!

On this week's episode, we've got a brand new Brewery in Milwaukee! Join Nick Kocis from Dead Bird Brewing as he goes behind the mics with the Tap Takeover Podcast to discuss the brewery's long-awaited move from Madison, the construction of the new space and to discuss the origin story of the Dead Bird name! And it wouldn't be a Tap Takeover Podcast without a tasting, so Nick brings a couple of his favorite brews for the guys to try out. Grab a bottle of Wine Thief witbier and enjoy the latest episode! Cheers!

The most wonderful time of the year is upon us again - it's time for the Great Taste of the Midwest 2019! Come join us at the Tap Takeover Podcast for our annual preview episode as we sit down to share a few pints and a few stories with organizers of the event, Fred Swanson and Jason Walters, as well as our hosts Scott Manning and Rory Nienajadlo from Vintage Brewing. We'll discuss the ticket-buying events at the tail end of Madison Craft Beer Week, some tips for newbies on surviving/enjoying the Great Taste, and some insight into the brewery selection lottery. Plus lots of amazing stories from years past! Grab a pint of Mosey IPA from Vintage Brewing, and join us for all the news you need to know before the fest. Cheers!

Kyle Vetter from 1840 Brewing joins the fellas for a quick 30 min episode to discuss the "Year of the Collaboration" in 2019. Specifically Koselig, the Raw IPA collaboration beer between 1840 and the Tap Takeover Podcast which will be released this Friday and Saturday at the brewery in historic Bay View! We also touch on Kyle's recent collaborations with Eagle Park Brewing and Mikerphone Brewing, the importance of challenging yourself to learn and master new brewing methods, as well as the advantages to doing these crazy collaborations! Grab a bottle of Koselig Raw IPA and join us for the fun. Cheers!

The Tap Takeover Podcast returns to a familiar spot to meet a new family of brewers in Bay View, WI. Component Brewing has taken over the taproom and brewing location once held by Eagle Park and Enlightened Brewing, but they have certainly left their mark on the space. With a focus on hazy IPA's, fruited kettle sours and stouts, Jonathan, Steve and DJ Kowalske – the three owners of Component Brewing - have their fingers firmly on the pulse of the craft beer community! We sit down to discuss their reasons for making Bay View their home, the challenges of starting small, and the inspiration for their fun beer names. Grab a pint of Rose's Sour and join us. Cheers!

It's almost time for the 2nd Annual Smells Like a Beer Fest at Mikerphone Brewing in Elk Grove, IL, and we at the Tap Takeover Podcast are thrilled and honored to bring our listeners with us to the event through exclusive coverage on April 27th! But first, Andy sits down with owner Mike Pallen to discuss plans for the 2019 Fest and the massive number of high-end craft breweries involved, as well as some Breaking News on the changes regarding bottle allotments for the BA Smells Like Bean Spirit bottle release. Grab a bottle of your favorite Bean Spirit Variant to share and join us for a quick 20 minute update on the Fest! Cheers!

We've got a quick update from the Beer News Department at the Tap Takeover Podcast. Having produced their very first beer as a new brewery this past weekend, it's time to say Happy Birthday to Phase Three Brewing in Illinois! We sat down with Shaun Berns and Evan Morris to discuss their plans for their newest adventure into brewing, their shared experiences at both RAM and More, as well as their recent collaboration with Eagle Park Brewing for the upcoming Joint Beer Fest on 4/20! Extra Extra, join us for some breaking news!

The Tap Takeover Podcast has taken another "beer-run" down to the Wisconsin-Illinois border to chat with the owners of R'Noggin Brewery in Kenosha! We sit down with brothers Jeff and Kevin Bridleman to get the inside scoop on the 70 different beers that they've brewed in their 3 years of operation. Ever wanted to know the story behind the little girl and her white rabbit on their artwork? We've got the answers! And we've also got lots of breaking news involving some of R'Noggin's upcoming brewing projects, as well as some collaborations and special releases. Come for the beer news - this week sponsored by Three Cellars Menomonee Falls - and stay for the stories! Grab a bottle of Pre Dawn Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout and join us. Cheers!

Come join the Tap Takeover Podcast as we sit down for a special barrel-aged beer episode with the Barrel Broker, John Gill. Barrel aging of beers has grown significantly in recent years and John supplies over 90% of the barrels and racks in the Milwaukee area. He has also shipped product to all 50 states and around the world. We enjoy a few barrel aged beers as John tells us about the variety of Spirit and Wine barrels he supplies and what makes for a good barrel. Grab a pint of your favorite barrel aged beer and listen in. It's a beautiful thing!

The Tap Takeover Podcast crew is back for Part Two of the Miller Valley Brewery interview with Kain Escobar! Kain continues to go to the vault for some tasty, experimental beers and some funny stories from the brewery. He also tells us about Flying Hippo and even shares what beers he would have on tap if he started his own brewery. Grab a pint and join us for Part Two! Cheers!

To begin Season 3, the Tap Takeover Podcast journeys deep into the bowels of MillerCoors for a 2-Part Interview to finally sit down with Kain Escobar and discuss Miller Valley Brewing - the experimental brewery portion of MillerCoors' production! They come up with unique one-off concoctions which are then released and shared at different beer festivals. As of now the beer isn't available for purchase, but they have created quite a cult following for their tasty brews. Kain gives us the low-down on what it's like working for a large brewing company and how his smaller division operates more like a microbrewery. Go find yourself an ice-cold High Life and enjoy Part 1 of our interview with Miller Valley Brewing! Cheers!

As we wrap up another season of the Tap Takeover Podcast, we like to take the time to revisit some of our favorite bloopers from 2018. And there were plenty to go around! Let's just say that drinking high ABV beers with professional brewers, and then speaking into a microphone, can have some hilarious consequences. So sit back, grab a pint of your favorite holiday ale, and enjoy a collection of bloopers from our time recording with Goose Island, Tyranena, Great Taste of the Midwest, our 25,000 Downloads Episode, Revolution, and our walk through Jesus' Pumpkin Patch. And if you haven't heard the original episodes, circle back and take a listen. What a year! Cheers!

Today's special tasting on the Tap Takeover Podcast is the culmination of our thrilling listener contest to join the fellas for a chance to enjoy every distinct variation of Smells Like Bean Spirit that has been produced by Mikerphone Brewing in Elk Grove Village, IL. Our special guests for this episode are Joel and Ian, our contest winners, as well as our wonderful host Kyle Vetter, owner of 1840 Brewing in Milwaukee, WI. An extra special shout-out goes to Mike Pallen and his crew at Mikerphone Brewing for making such exceptional liquid, as well as a huge thank you to everyone who participated in our online contest. Stay tuned for more bottle-share contests in 2019! Grab a pint of your favorite Imperial Smells Like Bean Spirit variant and join us for the shenanigans. Cheers!

The Tap Takeover Podcast crew returns to check in with owner Russ Klisch at Lakefront Brewing in preparation for the 2018 Black Friday Release! We have a live tasting of some side-by-side comparisons of both the 2017 & 2018 Black Friday Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout, as well as the 2017 & 2018 XXX Reserve - a barrel-aged blend of the previous three years of Black Friday Stout. Get some insider info on the 2018 Black Friday release and all that Lakefront Brewing has in store for 2019! Pour yourself a glass of Black Friday Imperial Stout and join us. Cheers!

The Tap Takeover Podcast has taken another "beer-run" for a very special super-sized two part interview with Revolution Brewing in Chicago, IL! We sit down with Quality & Innovation Lead Marty Scott and Specialty Beer Coordinator Aaron Keefner as they lead us through a sneak-peak live tasting of their "Deep Wood Series." We'll be discussing the skill and craft of barrel-aging and blending, the "Van Halen Culture" of Revolution, and we'll hear some great stories about the early days of production. And we've got Breaking News about some future releases from the Deep Wood Series! Grab a can of Cafe Deth barrel-aged coffee stout and join us for the fun. Cheers!

Just in time for the Revolution Deep Wood series Release this weekend, stay up-to-date with a quick 5-minute Installment from the Beer News Department at the Tap Takeover Podcast! Certified Fresh as of 11/14/18. Grab a can of Deth's Tar Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout and join us. Cheers!

Just in time to get you ready for the weekend! Stay up-to-date with a quick 5-minute Installment from the Beer News Department at the Tap Takeover Podcast! Certified Fresh as of 11/01/18. Grab a bottle of Central Waters' Brewhouse Coffee Stout and join us. Cheers!

The Tap Takeover Podcast crew hits the road for a special beer release Saturday. First up, we sit down with Max from Eagle Park Brewing in Milwaukee to discuss the release of their Nelson Sauvin New England-style IPA, as well as some other upcoming releases. Then we travel to contract-brewers Octopi Brewing in Waunakee, WI to check out the release of the Untitled Art/Mikerphone collaboration Barrel-Aged Hazelnut Stout. We sit down with Isaac Showaki from Octopi and Levi Funk from the Funk Factory Geuzeria, as well as special guests Danny and Jonny from TheFullPint.com, for a live tasting and a discussion about the making of a collab beer and all of the shenanigans that can occur during the process. Grab a pint of your favorite Special Release Beer and join us! Cheers!

Stay up-to-date with a quick 5-minute Installment from the Beer News Department at the Tap Takeover Podcast! Certified Fresh as of 10/04/18. Grab a bottle of The Brewing Projekt's Dare Mighty Things IPA and join us. Cheers!

This week, we've taken the Tap Takeover Podcast on a "beer-run" to visit Pulpit Rock Brewing in Decorah, IA! We sit down with head-brewers Robert Slack and Justin Teff as they lead us through a live tasting of their many highly sought-after brewery creations. In today's episode we'll be discussing Pulpit Rock's ties to the Decorah community and it's Norwegian heritage, the advantages and challenges of brewing in small, boutique batches, and we've got a number of shout-outs to many of Pulpit Rock's collaborators and brewing friends. Grab a can of Show and Tell Blackberry Berliner Weiss and join us! Cheers!

For Brewers and Fest-Attendees alike, the Great Taste of the Midwest feels like coming home, thanks, in large part, to the amazing volunteers and organizers who have performed the herculean effort of putting on this event for the past 32 years. This week on the Tap Takeover Podcast, we present our "Love Letter" to the Great Taste. Featured on this week's episode are a number of world class brewers discussing their beers, their breweries, and their reasons for returning to Madison, WI year after year. Surprises, breaking news, laughter and tears; Episode 51 is loaded with perfectly-timed experiences, and cogent moments! So grab a pint of something rare and delicious, and join us for the fun. Cheers! Breweries Featured: Wisconsin - Eagle Park, Raised Grain, Lakefront, Working Draft, Miller Valley, Shipwrecked Midwest - Toppling Goliath, Forager, Livery, Dangerous Man Breaking News - Mikerphone, Mobcraft, Central Waters Illinois - Hailstorm, 5 Rabbit, Cruz Blanca, Goose Island, Revolution, Off Color Fred's Corner - Red Eye, Blind Pig, Schlafly

Stay up-to-date with a quick 5-minute Installment from the Beer News Department at the Tap Takeover Podcast! Certified Fresh as of 08/22/18. Grab a bottle of Lift Bridge Octoberfest Bier and join us. Cheers!

As promised, this week Fred Swanson and Jason Walters - organizers of the Great Taste of the Midwest beer festival in Madison, WI - sit down with the Tap Takeover Podcast to discuss the entire process behind the scenes of organizing one of the most successful beer fests in the country. We discuss some of the most outrageous table display award winners, the pre- and post-celebration festivities, and we put Fred and Jason to the test when we ask them to "take over the taps" with some of their favorite beers from over the decades. Thanks again to friends of the show at Ale Asylum for hosting us. Grab a pint of Velveteen Habit IPA to enjoy the episode, and we'll see you at the Great Taste of the Midwest! Cheers!

Stay up-to-date with a Special 6-minute Installment from the Beer News Department at the Tap Takeover Podcast! This week we sat down with Fred and Jason, the organizers of the Great Taste of the Midwest Festival in Madison, WI to discuss two of the most popular features of the fest - the Real Ale Tent and the Presentation Tent. Grab a pint of Schlafly Summer Lager and join us for the fun. Cheers!

Stay up-to-date with a quick 5-minute Installment from the Beer News Department at the Tap Takeover Podcast! Certified Fresh as of 07/19/18. Grab a pint of New Glarus 2018 Wild Sour Ale and join us. Cheers!

We've taken the Tap Takeover Podcast on the road again this week for a little beer run down to visit Only Child Brewing in Gurnee, IL. We sit down with brewery-founder Ben and taproom-manager Charlotte as they lead us through a live tasting of their many delicious beers. In today's episode we'll be discussing Only Child's naming origins, both the name of the brewery and the fun names for the beers themselves, the brewery's emphasis on crisp, clean approachable ales and lagers, and we've even got some classic "Dad jokes" in store. Speaking of which...grab a pint of Dad Jokes American IPA and join us for the fun! Cheers!

Stay up-to-date with a quick 3-minute Installment from the Beer News Department at the Tap Takeover Podcast! Certified Fresh as of 07/05/18. Grab a pint of Bell's Oarsman Ale and join us. Cheers!

This week on the Tap Takeover Podcast, we visit owner/head-brewer Gordon Lane at Biloba Brewing in Brookfield, WI. Gordon leads us through an extensive tasting of his many craft beer offerings, including a dip into his barrel-aged cellar collection, we press him for stories about his glory days as the Chief Operating Officer at Briess Malt and his days as a certified cheese maker, and we discuss future plans for this wonderful family-run brewery. Grab a growler of Saison de Bourdon and join us for the fun! Cheers!

Stay up-to-date with a quick 4-minute Installment from the Beer News Department at the Tap Takeover Podcast! Certified Fresh as of 06/20/18. Grab a pint of Ale Asylum's Unshadowed Hefeweizen and join us. Cheers!

The Tap Takeover Podcast takes the show on the road to visit owner Grant Pauly at 3 Sheeps Brewing in Sheboygan, WI! We'll hear about Grant's extensive family roots in the brewing tradition, the most recent re-branding effort at 3 Sheeps and the amazing beers offered at the 6th Anniversary Party, as well as a live-tasting/comparison of the Barrel-Aged lines from 2016 and 2018. Grab a pint of Cashmere Hammer and join us for the fun! Cheers!

Stay up-to-date with a quick 3-minute Installment from the Beer News Department at the Tap Takeover Podcast! Certified Fresh as of 05/17/18. Grab a pint of Revolution Brewing's Eugene Porter and join us. Cheers!

Join the Tap Takeover Podcast as we head back to Chicago on a beer journey navigated by Jeremiah Zimmer, one of the founders of Hop Butcher For The World. His Co-Pilot is the newest member of the hop butcher family, Justin Miller, who was hired as the head brewer. Together they introduce us to a small part of their large and ever-expanding beer line. Join us we find out more about this special brewery that prides itself on using unique hops while creating beer that is approachable to the masses. This episode is a lot like the Hazy IPA's they produce - must be consumed right away! Grab a pint of Your Wish is Granted Double IPA and join us for the journey. Cheers!

Andy and Alex had the time of their lives representing the Tap Takeover Podcast at the recent Smells Like a Beer Fest at Mikerphone Brewing in Elks Grove, IL. We've got a special guest as Mike Zoller from PorchDrinking.com joins the boys to talk with the brewers, interviews with tons of amazing breweries from across the country, and lots of fresh breaking news! Grab a bottle of Barrel-Aged Imperial Smells Like Bean Spirit and join us for interviews with Mikerphone, Revolution, Open Outcry, Maplewood, Lil Beaver, More, Barn Town, Noon Whistle, School of Rock, Windmill, Werk Force, and Outer Range breweries. Cheers!

Stay up-to-date with a quick 5-minute Installment from the Beer News Department at the Tap Takeover Podcast! Certified Fresh as of 04/26/18. Grab a pint of Next Door Brewing Co. Bubbler Blonde Ale and join us. Cheers!

Stay up-to-date with a quick 5-minute Installment from the Beer News Department at the Tap Takeover Podcast! Certified Fresh as of 04/05/18. Grab a pint of Great Lakes Brewing's Edmund Fitzgerald Porter and join us. Cheers!

Stay up-to-date with a quick 7-minute installment from the Beer News Department at the Tap Takeover Podcast! Certified Fresh as of 03/29/18. In this installment we revisit Central Waters Brewery's plans for a hazy IPA, highlight the Solid Non Fail Stout release party at Mobcraft Brewing, and provide info on a number of upcoming releases. Grab a pint of Lakefront Brewing's Amarillo IPA and join us. Cheers!

Just in time for March Madness, stay up-to-date with a quick 5-minute installment from the Beer News Department at the Tap Takeover Podcast! Certified Fresh as of 03/15/18. Grab a pint of Lakefront Brewing's Maibock and join us. Cheers!

The Tap Takeover Podcast crew visits Mobcraft Brewing again, this time for brew day of our collaboration beer! We sit down with illustrator Samantha Mack and Kayla Magnor, who is in charge of scheduling, to discuss how they work with winners of the monthly crowd-sourced beer contests to create the labels and art work, the challenges they face, and how the process works on their end. After that we sit down with Henry and Andrew to discuss what turned out to be a hectic day at Mobcraft! We review some of the challenges that we faced during the day and review the next steps in bringing our beer to the masses! Go to TapTakeoverPodcast.com and look for the "Order Now" button to pre-order your bottles of Solid Non Fail Imperial Stout. Cheers!

Stay up-to-date with a quick 5-minute Installment from the Beer News Department at the Tap Takeover Podcast! Certified Fresh as of 02/28/18. Grab a pint of Eagle Park Brewing's Immortal Soul Double IPA and join us. Cheers!

The Tap Takeover Podcast crew visits Mobcraft Brewing again to check in on our Collaboration Beer - the Solid Non Fail Imperial Stout with Coffee and Maple Syrup. Henry and Andrew lead us through a pilot batch tasting to determine some of the coffee and maple syrup additons, as well as an experiment using the herb fenugreek to punch up some of the maple flavors. Ever wondered what the planning stages involved in Mobcraft's crowd-sourcing program for an epic stout sounded like behind the closed doors? Well grab a pint of Mobcraft's Dudeism and join us for this week's episode! Cheers! Make sure to pre-order your bottles of Solid Non Fail Stout now at TapTakeoverPodcast.com

The Tap Takeover Podcast crew returns to the scene of the crime - our first interview - to check in with owner Russ Klisch at Lakefront Brewing. We explore Russ' cellar collection, drink a vertical of the Black Friday special release beers, get more info on the Black Friday Special Reserve, and taste some beers up to 25 years old to see how the flavors have changed. Plus lots of news about the 30th Anniversary rebranding effort, and a special guest appearance by Max from Eagle Park on Beer News! Pour yourself a glass of Black Friday Imperial Stout and join us! Cheers!

The Tap Takeover Podcast crew hits the road again, travelling to Lake Mills, WI to visit with Dale and Ryan from Tyranena Brewing. We'll discuss the fun local stories and characters which color the beer names and branding, learning to brew on a 30 barrel "pilot batch" system, and the ability to peruse 20 years of beer recipes kept in the brewery. Plus Breaking News on the special releases coming in the first four months of 2018 from Tyranena. Grab a pint of Coco Poco and join us for the fun! Cheers!

The boys from Goose Island return for Part 2 of their interview with the Tap Takeover Podcast, and they are bringing with them the finishing touches to the Bourbon County lineup. Quinn, Pete, Reed, Sam, and Marc discuss the thought process behind the Cooper Project, the Sour Sisters wine barrel-aging program, and what they'll have in store for 2018. We'll talk Prop 17 with Quinn, the man who came up with this year's formula, plus some insight into the "friendly competition" that goes into determining the Proprietor's Blend recipe each year. And we'll discuss the lessons learned from the tragic 2015 infected BCBS lineup, and why brewing is sometimes personal. Grab a BCBS-Northwoods Stout and join us for Episode 33! Cheers!

The Tap Takeover Podcast is hitting the road again, visiting Chicago for a super-sized 2-part interview with Goose Island Brewing. We sit down with R&D Brewer Quinn Fueschl, Brewhouse Brewer Pete Olsen, and Cellermen Reed Schwenger, Sam Jackson and Marc Drucker for a live tasting of the entire 2017 Bourbon County lineup, and a conversation about the challenges of producing beer on a global scale. We get into the technical aspects of the Bourbon County formulation and brewing/barreling process, the new "Gold Standard" program for controlling quality of all AB InBev brewed beers, and the secret behind a great barleywine. Grab a pint of BCBS-Coffee variant, and join us in the barrel warehouse for another exciting episode! Cheers!

The Tap Takeover Podcast crew gathers to do a deep dive into some of the funny moments which didn't make it on the air this year. Including bloopers from our interviews with Half Acre, Stillmank, Girls Pint Out, and Central Waters, as well as random thoughts on Jim's childhood, the "Miller Light of Stouts," and the infamous Mango Magnifico tape. Be prepared, this episode might be a bit more raunchy than most, but it's all in good fun as we look back at a hilarious 2017, and turn our eyes towards an exciting 2018 on the Podcast. Grab a pint of Yellowbelly Sundae to join our tasting, and cheers to you and yours this holiday season!

The Tap Takeover Podcast joins Mobcraft Brewing to discuss the recipe for an upcoming Collaboration Beer! We sit down with Henry and Andrew to discuss the recipe and take a look behind the curtain to see the process behind Mobcraft's crowd-sourcing model. Plus a fun drop-in from special guests Mike Doble from The Explorium Brewpub and David Doble from Tampa Bay Brewing Company. Grab a pint and join us! Cheers!

The Tap Takeover Podcast is on the road again, travelling down to Chicagoland to chat with Mikerphone Brewing. Owner Mike Pallen and his brew crew of Kyle and Mike join us to discuss their hoppy, hazy IPA's, the challenges of accomodating 800+ people at a special release, and the expansion of their fledgling barrel-aging program. Will we see an expansion into the Wisconsin market sometime soon? What are some of the new Mikerphone collaborations in the works? When will the barrel-aged Smells Like Bean Spirit hit the market? Grab a pint of Super Special Sauce and join our tasting, in progress, for all these answers and more! Cheers!

The Tap Takeover Podcast is in the Riverwest neighborhood of Milwaukee to chat with Black Husky Brewing. Owners Toni and Tim Eichinger take the TTP Crew through brewery's origins in Pembine, WI, the move to their new location in the Riverwest, and their plan to include all 23 sled dogs on their beer labels. We learn how Black Husky got it's reputation for being purposely difficult, and for having "the worst tour in town," a monicker that they are very proud of. Grab a pint of Sproose Double IPA and join us for a fun-filled episode. Cheers!

The Tap Takeover Podcast is coming live from Jesus' Pumpkin Patch for a special tasting of Pumpkin beers. And we're joined by a special guest to help advocate for the pumpkin spice flavor. Should pumpkin beers be cellar aged? Can Andy, a pumpkin-beer hater, be converted? Join us for a short tasting episode to kick off the Thanksgiving holiday season with Lakefront Brewery, Southern Tier, Schlafly, Whole Hog, and Avery. Cheers!

The Tap Takeover Podcast pays another visit to Bayview to grab a pint at Enlightened Brewing Company. The TTP Crew sits down with Founder/Co-Owner Tommy Vandervort and Co-Owner James Larson to discuss the brewery's origins, plans to handle expansion, moving to their new location, and why they love Bayview so much. Jim gets schooled by a Philosophy Major while we learn how Enlightened comes up with the unique names for their beers. We touch on #HateHasNoHomeHere from this past summer, and what would the Tap Takeover Podcast be without a live tasting? Including an Amber that definitely doesn't suck, and a special-release edition of Beer News! Cheers!

A quick message from the Beer News Department at the Tap Takeover Podcast regarding an upcoming Tap Takeover at Kindred on KK this Saturday 11/4. Cheers to the Black Gold from Central Waters!

In part 2 of 3 we rejoin the interview with Anello and Simon from Central Waters Brewing right where we left off, talking about the Exodus sour from years ago. Will there be a return to Sour Beers for these barrel-aging pioneers? We dive into the secrets behind the Anniversary Stouts, the River Run charity event and Black Gold release party, as well as Anello's very first contribution to Central Waters - the award-winning Y2K barleywine! Plus the Tap Takeover Podcast crew conducts a live tasting of the entire Brewer's Reserve Series. Grab a pint and join us now, and tune in next week for the thrilling conclusion to this amazing interview!

With one of the greatest barrel-aging programs in the country, Central Waters Brewing has built a cult following of rabid fans who will drive to Amherst, WI anytime of the year for these liquid treasures. Fortunately, owner Anello Mollica and lead brewer Simon Nielsen found time to sit down with the Tap Takeover Podcast! Welcome to the first episode in our three-part Central Waters interview series. In Part 1 we'll talk about the base beers for the three year barrel-aged Black Gold, their core lineup of eclectic beers, how Anello and Paul came to own the brewery, and the long and arduous road that Simon took to join them. Plus a focus on special releases in Beer News! Cheers!

The Tap Takeover Podcast takes the show on the road again, this week to Cedarburg, WI to sit down with Mitch Bushner (Director of Media) and Karl Wendtlandt (Brewmaster) at The Fermentorium! A newer, upcoming brewery with two Firkin Fest awards already to their name, the folks at the Fermentorium are producing some high quality liquid. And with a new special release scheduled every Thursday, they are able to push the limits of traditional styles with their innovative recipes. Plus we've got Beer News and a live tasting of a few barrel-aged treasures from The Fermentorium. Cheers!

Alex takes the Tap Takeover Podcast on a little beercation to Decorah, IA for the release of the Morning Delight breakfast stout at Toppling Goliath Brewery. Fortunately, both owner Clark Lewey and brewmaster Mike Saboe were able to spare some precious time on a busy day for an amazing interview! Where did the names Toppling Goliath and Pseudo-Sue originate? Does the building of a new brewing facility mean an expansion in distribution? Will the SR-71 ever be brewed again? We've got the answers on this very special bonus episode! Cheers!

Come join us on the first trip to Madison, WI for the Tap Takeover Podcast crew as we interview the legendary team at Ale Asylum! We sit down with Dean, Hathaway, and Otto to talk all about their disciplined brewing techniques using zero adjuncts, their wildly successful marketing campaigns, and some fun stories from the early days at the brewery. What is it like to receive death threats because your beer is so good, but you aren't making Velveteen Habit year round? What does it take to embrace the "Beer Nazi" monicker? Where did the name Ale Asylum originate? All these stories and more, plus a special Beer News with a brand new release from Milwaukee's Broken Bat Brewery, information on the upcoming Ferment Dissent Festival, and some more fun surprises! Cheers to the Inmates!

It's finally time to release the long-awaited Firkin Fest Episode! Powered by Shepherd Express, the Tap Takeover Podcast was extremely busy gathering interviews from the cavalcade of characters on hand at the 2017 celebration. We check in with some friends of the podcast, as well as some new brewers who we were very excited to talk with. On deck in this episode: Lakefront, Left Hand, Broken Bat, Third Space, Raised Grain, Explorium, 3 Sheeps, City Lights, Good City, Karben4, Vintage, Beer Barons, Barley's Angels, Girls Pint Out, Brewfest Partners, Fermentorium, Door County, Mahoney's Basement, Public Craft Brewing, Mobcraft, and The Gleason's. And a special congratulations to Ryan and Meghan, the newlywed couple who made Firkin Fest their very first stop after the wedding, and made the TTP their very first interview as a married couple! Plus a super-sized Beer News, and teasers for upcoming TTP Episodes! And stay tuned for a full line of videos from the event. Cheers!

Dreem2Reality Entertainment presents the Beer With Friends Podcast. This podcast is intended for listeners 21+. Please drink responsibly and cheers! On today's show: Eric is joined by Dustin, Tubby and producer Ryan. The guys try Crank It Dank by Imperial Oak Brewing, 2016 Wiskator by Wisconsin Brewing Company, Poetic Hustler by Mikerphone Brewing, Liquorice Confidence by Tool, Love's Armer (Batch 5) by Sante Adairius Rustic Ales, Vlad The Second Raspberry by Hailstorm Brewing Co., and The Final Act by Pipeworks Brewing Company to round out the show. Also discussed was Tubby's recent trip to Louisville, Octoberfest and pumpkin beers, the recent Solar Eclipse, the handful of Manny conducted interviews from the Great Taste, FoBAB price increase, the Tap Takeover Podcast out of Milwaukee, Leo Moracchioli cover song, Tubby used to be a dealer in a casino, universities partnering with breweries to make college related beer, All That Remains cover song, and ICP tix available for their upcoming concert in Belvidere! All that and much more! Please subscribe to the D2R Podcast Network on iTunes and don't forget to rate and review while you're there. You can also download the Stitcher and Podbean app to your device for free and search: D2R PODCAST NETWORK and subscribe. If you enjoy listening to the Beer With Friends Podcast, then spread the word to everyone you know. Your word of mouth is our best advertising method and we appreciate your support. Thanks for listening and share! The Beer With Friends Podcast would love to hear from you! Feel free to call the podcast hotline and have your voice heard on a future episode. Dial 321-413-5300 and leave a message and we will play your voicemail and answer your questions live on an upcoming episode! Cheers!

The Tap Takeover Podcast is back with the much-anticipated second part of our interview with Randy Sprecher, owner of Sprecher Brewing in Milwaukee. What an honor it was to sit down with a brewer who, let's face it, has forgotten more about brewing beer than most of us will ever learn. In this episode, we will learn more about the cellar-aging process with a live tasting of some of the delectable treats that the folks at Sprecher Brewing have squirreled away in storage, we'll discuss the weight of molecules and how temperature affects flavor, and a brief history of the traditional Firkin. Plus pop-up bars, beer gardens, and Beer News! Cheers!

More big changes for the Tap Takeover Podcast in Episode 17! We've got a new partnership with Shepherd Express to announce, new music contributions from The Gleasons and Mama Digdown's Brass Band, and a brand new interview with one of the pioneers of craft beer - Randy Sprecher! Owner of Sprecher Brewing in Milwaukee, Randy has been in the beer game for more than 30 years and has acquired a wealth of knowledge. Ever wonder where those ester flavors in your Belgian beers come from? What is the secret to good, traditional root beer? What were the challenges to starting a craft brewery in the decades when macro beer was king? We've got all of these answers and more! Plus an extra special edition of Beer News, including interviews from Wisconsin IPA Fest held this past week at Third Space Brewing, and the TTP's picks for the must-attend Tap Takeover parties being held in Madison this week Friday on the eve of Great Taste of the Midwest. Cheers!

We've got some big changes coming your way on the Tap Takeover Podcast! We are trying out some new theme music this week and would love your feedback (TapTakeoverPodcast@gmail.com), and we've got a big announcement coming soon! And to help celebrate, we've got a great interview with Matt McCulloch - owner and brewmaster at District 14 (D14). We delve into Matt's eclectic brewing style and his search for the next great beer that he's never had, we gear up for a number of amazing events for Milwaukee Craft Brewery week with Matt's expert guidance, and we touch on the challenges for independent brewing at D14 with the hotly-contested, newly proposed legislation facing the industry. Plus a heaping helping of Beer News! Grab a beer and meet us in Bay View for this action-packed episode!

Come join the Tap Takeover Podcast for a special Bonus Episode this week, as we lead you through a live festival experience! Wisconsin Beer Lovers Fest is put on by the Wisconsin Brewers Guild each year, and provided the perfect opportunity for the TTP Boys to check in on some familiar faces to the podcast - Eagle Park, Tyrenena, Central Waters, Stillmank and Badger State - as well as meet some amazing brewers from all over the State of Wisconsin - Ale Asylum, Second Salem, Deadbird, O'so, Third Space, State of Craft Beer (book), Pearl Street, Karben4 and Vintage. Plus stay tuned til the end because we've got lots of breaking news, including a big wedding announcement for Henry Schwartz from Mobcraft, and a huge announcement about this year's Black Friday Beer from Russ Klisch at Lakefront Brewing! Cheers to the Summer Festival Season!

We at the Tap Takeover Podcast hope everyone had a great 4th of July! And to help celebrate, we've got a fun and informative interview with Girls Pint Out, a national community for women who love craft beer. We sat down at the Sugar Maple Bar in Milwaukee with Maggie Skinner, President of the Milwaukee Chapter, and her friend Kelly Oiler, a Girls Pint Out member who transferred all the way from Texas. We get a hearty endorsement for New Glarus Brewing and other female-led breweries, advice on finding a career in the beer industry, and a live tasting of the Girl Grey IPA - a collaboration between Girls Pint Out and Mobcraft Brewing. Plus Beer and Festival News! Cheers!

Episode 13 of the Tap Takeover Podcast concludes our epic Green Bay beer weekend! And Noble Roots was such a great group of guys to end with. Only open a few months so far we sat down with Jordan, Alex, and Marvin to taste their flagship beers and discuss their plans for the future. We also cover the great beer cellaring debate, what it's like working with family in the brewing business, plus we have some epic Beer News! Cheers!

This week, the Tap Takeover Podcast continues our Green Bay road trip with a visit to Stillmank Brewing! We meet with Owner/Brewer Brad Stillmank to cover his beginnings as a homebrewer, to his experience learning at Ska Brewing in Colorado, and finally his decision to settle into Northern Wisconsin and start his own brewery. We've got a live tasting of Stillmank's tastiest brews, a brief history of canning beers, as well as Brad's take on beer cellaring. Plus Beer News! Grab a cold one, and come join us for the journey. Cheers!

Come join the Tap Takeover Podcast for a special Bonus Episode this week, as we finally put a bow on our 2017 Milwaukee Beer Week experience! Starting at Stein & Dine, we've got interviews with breweries both familiar and new to the podcast, conversations with some of the fans who came out to see us at these great events, and we dive straight into some controversial topics. All this and Beer News in Episode 11! Cheers!

Get ready to hit the road with the Tap Takeover Podcast as we travel up to Green Bay, Wisconsin to sit down with the innovators at Badger State Brewing. Nestled in the shadow of Lambeau Field, Sam and Brian serve up a mighty tasting of some of their flagship beers, as well as a flight of their wildest, most imaginative concoctions. What kind of beer does Mike McCarthy drink at Badger State? What does the local brewing scene in Green Bay look like? What's new in this week's Beer News? Come grab a cold one and find out! Cheers!

Jesus and Andy recently ran into John Barley, founder of Solemn Oath Brewery, at the Sugar Maple Bar in Milwaukee while recording an episode of the Tap Takeover Podcast. Listen in as they did a quick interview regarding Solemn Oath's triumphant return to Wisconsin! Cheers!

The Tap Takeover Podcast stays at home in Milwaukee this week to speak with the new kids on the block - Eagle Park Brewing! Jake and Jackson give us the lowdown on establishing a new brand in a crowded market, brewing with bourbon barrel-aged coffee beans, the challenges of navigating the legalities of brewing, and playing live music after too many high ABV craft beers. Come taste some of the freshest new beers in town with us! Cheers!

The Tap Takeover Podcast takes over Romans' Pub for a special Milwaukee Beer Week Goose Island BCS event! We check in with Rich from Goose Island Brewing to discuss 2013 Bourbon Count Stout, the newly released Cooper Project, and other events around town. And we talk with Mike Romans to find out just exactly which barrels are currently aging in his cellar waiting to be tapped! And stay tuned for a full recap episode of Milwaukee Beer Week coming soon to the Podcast! Cheers!

The Tap Takeover Podcast pays a visit to Honeypie Cafe for a special Milwaukee Beer Week Firkin event! We check in with Ryan from Central Waters to discuss beer, food, and maple syrup, and we talk with Heather from Honeypie to find out what makes their comfort food so darned tasty! If you're looking for Jesus, you'll find him worshiping in front of the pie display case. And stay tuned for a full recap episode of Milwaukee Beer Week coming soon to the Podcast! Cheers!

The Tap Takeover Podcast sits down with BJ, owner of Burnhearts and Goodkind, for Milwaukee Beer Week! We discuss the Half Acre + Live Music event at Burnhearts this past Sunday, the Perennial Artisan Ales' tap takeover at Goodkind on Tuesday, as well as the Central Waters + Burnhearts event on Wednesday. With 19 taps in store, including many highly-coveted, barrel-aged works of art from CW, this is shaping up to be the event of the week! Cheers!

The Tap Takeover Podcast stop's by Oscar's on Pierce for Milwaukee Beer Week! We join Shawn Benson from Milwaukee Brewing Company as he taps a keg of Louie's Cherry Bounce. We discuss the upcoming MKE events to check out this week, and some Beer festivals on the horizon. And stay tuned for a full recap episode of Milwaukee Beer Week coming soon to the Podcast! Cheers!

The Tap Takeover Podcast pays a visit to Camino Bar and Eatery for a special Milwaukee Beer Week tapping of Central Waters' El Ganador! We check in with Ryan from Central Waters to see where they'll be dropping the good kegs this week, and we talk with Assau from Camino to hear all about their extensive beer list. On to the next stop! And stay tuned for a full recap episode of Milwaukee Beer Week coming soon to the Podcast! Cheers!

The Tap Takeover Podcast takes over Stein & Dine to kick off Milwaukee Beer Week! Join us at our Fizzics-sponsored booth as we meet our fans, share some beer, and meet a few of the brewers that make these events so much fun. And stay tuned for a full recap episode of Milwaukee Beer Week coming soon to the Podcast! Cheers!

Milwaukee Beer Week runs from April 22nd-29th. Come meet the Tap Takeover Podcast crew as we explore some amazing beer-tappings around the city, starting with our booth at Stein and Dine sponsored by Fizzics Waytap! Let us be your guides through an amazing week of Tap Takeover events, and check out MilwaukeeBeerWeek.com for a full list of festivities. Also, stay tuned for a special Milwaukee Beer Week episode detailing all of the fun experiences, through the beer-goggles of the Tap Takeover Posse! Cheers!

In Episode 8 of the Tap Takeover Podcast, the boys pay a visit to Proximity Malt in Milwaukee for the first in our Maltster Interview Series! They've opened up a new storefront in Milwaukee's Fifth Ward, and Dave Kuske - Vice President of Operations - was gracious enough to sit down with us and give us the low-down on the recent production expansions in Colorado and Delaware. Dave gives us a tour of the facility which houses state of the art malt equipment, we find about his start as a home brewer and how it led him to Proximity Malt, and we also do our first live wort tasting! Plus breaking beer news! We hope that the next time you are enjoying your favorite beer, you take a second to think of all the hard work that goes into perfecting the exquisite malt in that beer. Cheers!

The boys at the Tap Takeover Podcast are leaving the comforts of the Solid Non Fail Studio this week to hit the road for our new Home Brewer Interview Series. We hit the road to crack a few beers with Dave Olson, founder of WisconsinBreweriana.com, a website dedicated to the collection and preservation of Brewery Memorabilia. But that isn't all we're up to in Part 1 of our two part interview! Dave is a craft brewing renaissance man: award winning homebrewer, beer cellar collector, as well as a Cicerone Server with his eye on the Master Cicerone certification. One interview simply wasn't enough to handle all of the amazing historical knowledge, homebrewing expertise, and cicerone-server tasting techniques that Dave brings to the table. Check our Facebook and Instagram for the tap list from the interview, crack a cold one with us, and enjoy Episode 5 Part 1! Cheers!

A quick two-minute preview of Episode 5 (Part 1) from the Tap Takeover Podcast dropping soon! Amazing interview with Dave Olson of wisconsinbreweriana.com. He drops some knowledge on the history of beer and shares some of his award winning home brews! Cheers!

In the latest episode of the Tap Takeover Podcast, the boys are back for a very special installment of the Brewery Interview Series! Henry Schwartz, owner of Mobcraft Brewing, is taking over the taps this week. And we could alternately call this episode the "sour hour," as Henry attempts to take us to sour Jesus with his limited release Existence Sour Ale (aged three ways)! Jim gets to nerd out about yeasts and bacteria, we tackle the shark tank experience, discuss rude beer name suggestions, and delve into some of the crazier concoctions dreamt up by the imaginative clientele of this crowd-sourced brewery. Plus, in our second half, Henry attempts to drop more breaking news than we can contain in one podcast! Cheers to the Sours!

Welcome to the 3rd Episode of the Tap Takeover Podcast! This one is going to get epic in the Solid Non Fail Studio. Alex and Andy recount their Beercation to Michigan in December for the Dark Horse 4 Elf party, as well as stops at Bell's, the Livery, and even some Odd Side Ales thrown in for good measure. Jesus and Jim join in for the fun and an extensive tasting of Bourbon Barrel Aged Stouts, Maple Porter, Triple Weizenbock, and Russian Imperial Barley Wine Stout. 18 beers in all! Grab a cold beverage and join us for an adventure as we take a walk down memory lane, as well as a step into the future of barrel-aged beers. Cheers!

The boys at the Tap Takeover Podcast welcome you into the Solid Non Fail Studio to have a beer and enjoy Episode 2! We continue our Brewery Interview Series with a special conversation with Jim McCabe, owner of Milwaukee Brewing Company. Loads to talk about as we do a live tasting at the brewery, get into the barrel-aging program which has won several awards in recent years, delve into the challenges of expanding brewery operations, and we get to know Jim McCabe - the brewer and the beer lover. And did we mention a Fire Truck?! So pour yourself a Gin-Barrel Aged O-Gii (aka NOT Godzilla), or a Brandy-Barrel Aged Louie's Resurrection, and come join us for an adventure into Beer Craft.

A quick two-minute preview of Episode 2 from the Tap Takeover Podcast dropping on Wednesday 1/25/17! Amazing interview with owner of Milwaukee Brewing Company Jim McCabe, plus lots of tastings and barrel-aging discussions. Cheers!

Episode 1 of the Tap Takeover Podcast is live! We here at the Solid Non Fail Studio are so very honored and excited to bring you the first episode in our brand new podcast series. With a focus on the Craft Brewing Industry, we begin our beer odyssey with an exclusive interview with Russ Klisch, the president of Lakefront Brewing in Milwaukee, WI. A true innovator of beer styles, Russ is responsible for many of the cutting edge new trends in the brewing industry over the past 2 decades. The boys will be doing a vertical tasting of the 2013, '14, '15, & '16 Black Friday beers. And we'll pick Russ' brain about the "My Turn" one-off series, the cellar-aging process, the "next generation" of beers coming to 2017, and new technologies in beer-tasting using the Fizzics Draft Beer system. We've got some attempts at "gotcha journalism," as well as some teasers for next year's Black Friday series, and even a bit of Breaking News. Cheers and Enjoy!

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Episode One dropping soon!