Tap That AZ - The Arizona Craft Beer Podcast
396 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 months ago - ★★★★★ - 64 ratingsHear the fascinating stories behind the exploding Arizona craft beer scene directly from the people who are making it happen.
When you live in the desert you have to stay hydrated. Or you die. Simple. But who says you always have to drink boring old lame water? There are PLENTY of options to get a tasty handcrafted beer.
**Disclaimer: Make sure you drink LOTS of water in the desert. Seriously. Don't be dumb. You need that out here. Or you really will die**
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Episodes
Angel's Trumpet Ale House
November 12, 2020 19:36 - 1 hour - 37.5 MBRight in the heart of Downtown Phoenix sits a single story standalone building that has served as an anchor for the Arizona craft beer community since 2012. Angel's Trumpet Ale House began when the craft beer resurgence was just beginning in Arizona. To educate an entire community in something unfamiliar can be an uphill battle but owners Mat and Sharry Englehorn are game. In this episode host Eric Walters sits down with the Englehorns to hear the story behind their beloved ale house. Enjoy!
rICON - A Pedal Haus Rye IPA to honor Ian Campbell-O'Neill
November 08, 2020 16:04 - 54 minutes - 74.9 MBIn February of 2017 Pedal Haus assistant brewer Ian Campbell-O'Neill tragically passed away. To honor Ian Pedal Haus makes a rye IPA called rICON every year. This year the beer will help to raised funds for the struggling Arizona Craft Brewers Guild. Tune in as host Eric Walters talks with those involved with making this wonderful beer!
Furious Beer and BBQ
October 30, 2020 19:11 - 1 hour - 36.8 MBFor the past few years Mike Mathis and Steven Goodman have been pursuing their individual dreams of opening a spot that is all about great beer and BBQ. Leave it to Brian Helton of Helton Brewing Company to connect these two and encourage them to combine forces. This introduction led to the formation of Furious Beer and BBQ. On November 8th Helton Brewing will be hosting a brewers dinner including some of the collaboration beer with Furious. Kirby from "Beer Talks: The Kirbside Edition" join...
The Casual Pint Central Phoenix
October 20, 2020 20:21 - 1 hour - 46.7 MBSince coming onto the Arizona beer scene as the owners of The Casual Pint Central Phoenix in 2017 Justin and Caia Curtis have already made a big splash. Their anniversary celebration (Oct 20-Oct 24) will highlight some of the many reasons: great collab beers, fun yet safe events and raffles for local charities. In this episode I sit down with Justin to talk about our beer-sheltered lives growing up in Ohio and how their business model has helped to streamline their contribution to our amazin...
Smelter Town Brewery
October 05, 2020 16:28 - 40 minutes - 23 MBGrowing up in a steel city myself I can appreciate the grit it takes to survive in that world. In fact my love for craft beer as a whole comes from its core foundation: hard work and creativity. Clarkdale, and now its newest business, Smelter Town Brewery, are build on that foundation as well. Becky and Craig Backus are the longtime Clarkdale residents who are behind the brewery and its accompanying hotel. A beautiful spot with beers that kick just as impressive from head brewer Tim Godin ma...
State Of My Union: A Whole New World
September 23, 2020 12:01 - 7 minutes - 10.9 MBThe past several months have been strange/stressful/life-changing/etc. for all of us. But as we come out of this I am excited for what we have in store for you on the horizon. I want to give you all an update on everything I'm working on and the future of Tap That AZ. Hint: We're just getting started. Check out the episode to hear it all. Enjoy the show!
National Spotlight: Drekker Brewing Co.
September 11, 2020 13:21 - 1 hour - 45 MBWhen Drekker Brewing Co. in Fargo, North Dakota in 2014 their mission was to make beer completely on their terms. Now, approaching their 6th anniversary these guys are making some major waves in the craft beer world still doing it completely on their terms. From the amazing liquid in the cans to the beautiful art on the outside Drekker is making fans quickly across the country. But if you think you're crazy about them based on their beer alone wait until you hear their story from co-founder ...
Tap That Story Time: The Nights of Columbus
September 01, 2020 02:54 - 15 minutes - 8.7 MBI'm gonna be honest: this episode is out of right field. I have some ideas I want to play around with and want see what you think. So lets start off with a story that involves a windowless room blasting rave music, riot police and zero craft beer. Enjoy!
Episode 185: Beer School 12 - Digital Edition
August 19, 2020 14:59 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBBeer School by Blue Pint Society is always a great time. But we can’t all gather just yet so the folks at Blue Pint Society said f**k COVID just like they say f**k cancer and planned an online beer school for its 12th installment happening on September 19th. But this isn’t just any old Zoom call. It includes beer delivery! Enjoy the show and hope to see you at Beer School 12!
Episode 184: Bone Haus Brewery
August 14, 2020 14:15 - 1 hour - 25.6 MBThe Arizona Territory in the 1800's served as a beacon of hope for many who sought to take their place among the wealthy. Hans Von Biermann immigrated to AZ in the 1800’s to find his uncle (the famed Lost Dutchman?) who told him of riches in the Sonoran Desert. However, Hans found neither. His personal journals have been recovered by Bone Haus Brewing who now have the task of telling the stories and drinking the beers of this larger than life figure. Do your part and go check this place out....
Episode 183: Greenwood Brewing Company Is Open!
August 05, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 35 MBMegan Greenwood has a machine over the past few years getting her beer out to the masses, and spreading the good word (in many ways). Its crazy to think I had her on the show 2 years ago (as you’ll hear….LITERALLY 2 years ago) and I'm so stoked she now has Greenwood Brewing Company open right downtown. And it couldn’t be any more perfect. Meagan is an amazing human, her beer is kick ass and she has one of the best spots in the state for sure. Enjoy the show!
Episode 182: Wizard of Za at Osteria Mia
July 30, 2020 14:05 - 1 hour - 31.2 MBWhen Steven Larson was a child a freak pizza oven accident turned what would be a normal desire for pizza into a lifelong obsession to eat all of it. Well, not actually. And that first part was made up. But Steven DOES love pizza so a couple of years ago Wizard of Za was born. Through this Steven takes his followers on a journey to the best pizza spots in Arizona. It only made sense to meet up at one of Arizona's newest pizza/Italian spots, Osteria Mia. Owner/Chef Mario Rana joins in as well...
Episode 181 - BlackRock Brewers
July 23, 2020 14:22 - 1 hour - 35.6 MBBlackRock Brewers opened in 2017 and have been steadily kicking ass since. Taking home awards from local festivals is quickly becoming the norm for this small but powerful Tucson brewery. Owner/brewer Tony Williams joins the show to tell us how his focus on quality lays the foundation for the long-term success of this neighborhood favorite. From award-winning IPA's and crisp Pilsners to experimentals like a roasted green chili wheat there's something for everyone at BRB. Enjoy the show!
Episode 180: Black Excellence
July 09, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 23 MBOn July 10th Wren House Brewing Company will release Black Excellence, an Imperial Stout with African ingredients brewed by assistant brewer Akil Abdul Zakariya as a collaboration with Brewz Brothaz out of Detroit. The beer will raise funds for the NAACP. Akil and Preston Thoeny from Wren House joins as well as some amazing folks in the Michigan beer scene including Harry Weaver and Wayne Phillips from Brewz Brothaz, Dayne Bartscht of Eastern Market Brewing Co., and Ken Konarzewski Jr. of Be...
Episode 179: 1912 Brewing Celebrates 5 Years
June 29, 2020 14:15 - 41 minutes - 23.8 MBIn this episode I catch up with owner/brewer Allan Conger from 1912 Brewing Company in Tucson. They have been steadily winning folks over since they opened in 2015. Whether it's with a sour created to taste like a dessert, a delicious hazy IPA with a hilariously long name or spot-on traditional Irish red it's hard to not find something you like from 1912. Every year they celebrate their anniversary on July 4th and this year is no different. Enjoy the show!
Cicified Miniseries w/InkleDeux Episode 7 - The Final Pint
June 25, 2020 19:34 - 1 hour - 26.5 MBHuge thanks to Crescent Crown Distributing for sponsoring this series. This is the 7th and final episode in this miniseries we did with the great guys over at InkleDeux training to get our Certified Beer Server designation by Cicerone. In this final episode Brando, AJ and I reflect on this entire experience as well as how we did on the actual exam. We also talk about how we can use some of this new info to add value to our local beer community. Huge thanks to everyone who helped us ou...
The Great Arizona Beer Crawl: Part Two - Southern AZ
June 15, 2020 07:00 - 26 minutes - 15.3 MBCurrently there are around 100 breweries in Arizona. In this series we’ll travel throughout the state to get an idea of where all of the breweries are in a given region of the state. In this second episode we head south to get a taste of Sonora with some of the best breweries in the state. Downtown Tucson is one of my favorite food/drink spots but hidden gems lie even further south including a brewery who grows 14 different hop varieties. Enjoy this southern AZ beer adventure!
Cicified Miniseries w/InkleDeux Episode 6 - Pairing Beer with Food
June 12, 2020 07:00 - 48 minutes - 28 MBThanks to Crescent Crown for sponsoring this series. This is the 6th episode in this miniseries we did with InkleDeux to get our Certified Beer Server cert. In the words of Sinatra "...you can't have one without the other!" Although I'm sure it wasn't his intent it makes me think of food and beer. Every. Single. Time. Luckily for us, we have one of the best chefs in the universe here in AZ. Tamara Stanger from Cotton &Copper joins AJ, Luke and I to school us on the art of pairing food...
The Great Arizona Beer Crawl: Part One - The North
May 31, 2020 07:00 - 26 minutes - 15.1 MBCurrently there are around 100 breweries in Arizona. In this series we’ll travel throughout the state to get an idea of where all of the breweries are in a given region of the state. In this first episode we jump around the north to some of my favorite breweries of all. What I love about much of Northern Arizona is its contrast to the low desert setting of Phoenix but it also has some great breweries. Enjoy this northern AZ beer adventure!
The Great Arizona Beer Crawl: Part One - Northern AZ
May 31, 2020 07:00 - 26 minutes - 15.1 MBCurrently there are around 100 breweries in Arizona. In this series we’ll travel throughout the state to get an idea of where all of the breweries are in a given region of the state. In this first episode we jump around the north to some of my favorite breweries of all. What I love about much of Northern Arizona is its contrast to the low desert setting of Phoenix but it also has some great breweries. Enjoy this northern AZ beer adventure!
Cicified Miniseries w/InkleDeux Episode 5 - Brewing and Ingredients
May 30, 2020 21:56 - 1 hour - 58 MBHuge thanks to Crescent Crown for sponsoring this series. Welcome back to the 5th episode in this miniseries we did with the great guys over at InkleDeux training to get our Certified Beer Server designation by Cicerone. In this episode we sit down with Marshall Norris, co-owner and brewer for Simple Machine Brewing in Phoenix. Marshall schools us on the art of the brewing process and the importance of using the best ingredients. Plus we get to have some of InkleDeuxs legendary coffee!
Cicified Miniseries w/InkleDeux Episode 4 - Evaluating Beer
May 23, 2020 12:55 - 1 hour - 32 MBHuge thanks to Crescent Crown for sponsoring this series. Welcome back to the 4th episode in this miniseries we did with the great guys over at InkleDeux training to get our Certified Beer Server designation by Cicerone. For all the beer "review" experts out there this episode is for you. Properly evaluating and grading beer is more than just an uneducated "I hate this". Its about knowing the difference between bad beer, beer you just don't like, and knowing what you don't like it. In this...
Certified Beer Server Episode 3 - Evaluating Beer
May 23, 2020 12:55 - 1 hour - 32 MBHuge thanks to Crescent Crown for sponsoring this series. Welcome back to the 4th episode in this miniseries we did with the great guys over at InkleDeux training to get our Certified Beer Server designation by Cicerone. For all the beer "review" experts out there this episode is for you. Properly evaluating and grading beer is more than just an uneducated "I hate this". Its about knowing the difference between bad beer, beer you just don't like, and knowing what you don't like it. In this...
State Of My Union: Tap That AZ 2.0
May 22, 2020 22:28 - 18 minutes - 10.8 MBThere comes a time when you gotta shake it up a little. Sometimes it takes a thing like a global pandemic to do that. With the launch of our new show "A Taste of AZ" that focuses on all things Arizona food and drink I have the opportunity to fine tune this show even further. I want you to be involved. Let me know what you'd like to hear. In this episode I break down the different directions we can go to make an even better experience. Feel free to reach out at [email protected] with any que...
Throwback Episode: Mickey Salem of Kings Beer & Wine
May 13, 2020 22:50 - 1 hour - 34.4 MBThis episode was originally released in August of 2018 and features Mickey Salem, owner of Kings Beer & Wine in Phoenix. This is the most downloaded episode of Tap That AZ Podcast to date. Enjoy!
Cicified Miniseries w/InkleDeux Episode 3 - Beer Styles Pt 2
May 08, 2020 20:30 - 50 minutes - 28.9 MBWelcome back to the 3rd episode in this miniseries we did with the great guys over at InkleDeux. Our girl Liz Limberg hosts along with AJ from InkleDeux. They talk with Alec Johnson and Paul Rosevear to gain insight into even more beer styles. Enjoy the show!
Episode 178: Steven Prager from Western Rivers Brewers Council
May 06, 2020 17:57 - 55 minutes - 31.8 MBIn todays episode I get to talk with Steven Prager from the National Audubon Society for Arizona. Through a series of programs him and his team work tirelessly to bring awareness and assistance to some of the most at-risk aspects of our beautiful state, our water and our birds. One program is the Western Rivers Brewers Council which brings together like minded breweries to help protect the Colorado River Basin. Enjoy the show!
Episode 177 - Being Prepared w/Chef Brett Vibber of Arizona Wild Cuisine
April 29, 2020 13:26 - 55 minutes - 31.5 MBIf you’re a long time listener you know Chef Brett Vibber. AZ cuisine is lucky to have him. I talk with Brett while he’s out in the field and we discuss how his whole life has been centered around being prepared. This one is not so much about beer as it is a discussion on life and stuff. So grab a beer anyways and enjoy.
Cicified Miniseries w/InkleDeux Episode 2 - Keeping & Serving Beer and Beer Styles Pt 1
April 29, 2020 12:57 - 1 hour - 42.8 MBWelcome back to the 2nd episode in this miniseries we did with the great guys over at InkleDeux. Our guests for this episode are Zach Fowle of Four Peaks and Alec Johnson of Kings Convenience. To say these guys know their beer is a gross understatement. Zach covers the intricacies and benefits of knowing how to properly treat your beer while Zach begins to dive into all the different beer styles. Enjoy the show!
Certified Beer Server Episode 2 - Introduction to the Certification
April 24, 2020 15:01 - 30 minutes - 17.4 MBA while back the guys from InkleDeux and I connected and hit it off immediately. These guys run a great show and blog AND they roast amazing coffee so be sure to check them out here. We decided to do a series on the topics covered in the Certified Beer Server exam, the first certification by Cicerone. This is the first episode of that series and features Matt Louie and Doug Tansley of Crescent Crown Distributing. Huge thanks to Crescent Crown for sponsoring this series. Enjoy the show!
Miniseries with Inkledeux - Cicerone Certified Beer Server Episode 1
April 24, 2020 15:01 - 30 minutes - 17.4 MBA while back the guys from InkleDeux and I connected and hit it off immediately. These guys run a great show and blog AND they roast amazing coffee so be sure to check them out here. We decided to do a series on the topics covered in the Certified Beer Server exam, the first certification by Cicerone. This is the first episode of that series and features Matt Louie and Doug Tansley of Crescent Crown Distributing. Huge thanks to Crescent Crown for sponsoring this series. Enjoy the show!
Cicified Miniseries w/InkleDeux Episode 1 - Introduction to Cicification
April 24, 2020 15:01 - 30 minutes - 17.4 MBA while back the guys from InkleDeux and I connected and hit it off immediately. These guys run a great show and blog AND they roast amazing coffee so be sure to check them out here. We decided to do a series on the topics covered in the Certified Beer Server exam, the first certification by Cicerone. This is the first episode of that series and features Matt Louie and Doug Tansley of Crescent Crown Distributing. Huge thanks to Crescent Crown for sponsoring this series. Enjoy the show!
Episode 176: Conversations from AZ Strong Beer Fest
April 22, 2020 07:00 - 2 hours - 73.1 MBThe AZ Strong Beer Festival is one of the top beer festivals in the country. With thousands attending every year this celebration of craft beer brings all walks of life. This episode was recorded on stage with a range of guests and some feedback from the crowd. Oh, and I heckle some passersby as well. Enjoy.
Episode 175: Making hand sanitizer with Town Under Black Distillery
April 15, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 35.8 MBHand sanitizer is in-demand now more than ever leading to some major shortages. Enter distilleries. They create ethanol which is the active ingredient in hand sanitizer so when the alert came that there was a shortage our Arizona distilleries stepped up. In this episode I talk with Town Under Black Distillery in Tucson about what they’re doing to help in some very in-need places in Arizona. We also talk about the future of this distillery who is taking creativity and craft in spirits to a wh...
Episode 174: Dr. Mikes Pandemic Survival Guide
April 13, 2020 20:33 - 56 minutes - 32.1 MBIn todays episode my guest Mike Mallozzi talks about how solidarity needs to be a cornerstone of making it through this unprecedented time. The co-founder of Borderlands Brewing and one of the most intelligent people I’ve met, Mike guides us through some of the valuable resources available to help you navigate these treacherous times. Enjoy the show!
Episode 173: North Mountain Beer Dinner featuring Chef Brett Vibber
April 08, 2020 23:09 - 2 hours - 74.1 MBThis episode was recorded live during beer week at a wild food beer dinner at North Mountain Brewing Company featuring Chef Brett Vibber. The amazing food he created was then paired with North Mountain beer and Arizona Sake. We actually had a special guest co-host for this one: Food Network star and Crepe Bar owner Jeff Kraus. Enjoy the show!
Episode 172: The 2020 AZ Virtual Beer Festival
April 07, 2020 21:01 - 1 hour - 37.8 MBSpecial guest Rob Fullmer of the Arizona Craft Brewers Guild joins the show to talk about the current battle him and the Arizona beer community are fighting to stay alive. This is festival season and right now? No festivals. Until April 18th. On this day the Guild and others will be hosting the Arizona Virtual Beer Fest from 2pm until 6pm. Check out todays episode to hear about it all. Enjoy!
Episode 171: Weedy Weidenthal from Tombstone Brewing Company
April 01, 2020 19:41 - 50 minutes - 28.9 MBIn today's episode I talk with Weedy Weidenthal, the brewmaster from Tombstone Brewing Company. We talk about the current state of affairs as well as his beer journey and why he thinks Chuck Liddell is the best fit to play him in a movie of his life. Enjoy!
Episode 170: I Said Hey, What's Going On?
March 26, 2020 00:37 - 21 minutes - 12.3 MBWell, things have changed a little over the last week or so huh? Our friends in food & beverage are having a real tough time right now. They're doing all they can to weather the storm and luckily there are some great resources for them to help navigate through this all. In this episode I give you some updates on the Arizona beer world as well as how you can help and stay up to date on all that is going on. Hang in there and #keeparizonabrewing
Episode 169: Pub Pass
March 18, 2020 23:08 - 42 minutes - 24.1 MBIn this episode I hang out with Mike and Cody from Pub Pass. Enjoy!
Episode 168: March Beer Reviews
March 11, 2020 14:55 - 10 minutes - 6 MB*UPDATE: Hello! Please hang in there with me, life has been crazy so the brewery episodes have been lacking. I am working on getting consistent video content as well as launching a new podcast focusing on Arizona food. Thanks for all your support and I'm really excited for whats in store for the future* In this episode my man Marcus Pina reviews 2 beers: Pumpkin Piehole Porter from Historic Brewing Co. and Peach Haze IPA from Uncle Bears. Enjoy!
Episode 167: Harbottle Brewing Company
March 04, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 64.8 MBIn this episode I head down to Tucson to hang out with Mike and Sam from Harbottle Brewing Company to chat about their journey. We had such a blast and this weekend will be even more fun. "SMaSHed In The Desert" will be going down which is sure to spawn some amazing beers. Get there if you can!
Episode 166: Transplant City Beer Co.
February 19, 2020 19:55 - 1 hour - 42.8 MBIn this episode I head over to Litchfield Park to hang out with the guys from TCBC. A great little taproom supplemented by fantastic beer and great people. Hell yes, I'm in. Make a trip over there ASAP. In the meantime enjoy the show!
Episode 165: Mobile West Canning
February 12, 2020 18:22 - 1 hour - 34.3 MBIn this episode I hang out with some of the guys from Mobile West Canning. AZ Beer Week = many can releases = busy times for the Mobile West folks. If you are a brewery these are the people you want to package your can releases. And if you are a consumer these are the people you want canning your purchases. Enjoy the show!
Episode 164: Grand Avenue Brewing Company
February 05, 2020 15:15 - 53 minutes - 30.8 MBIn this episode my man Miguel Hidalgo joins me as co-host to chat with the guys from Grand Avenue Brewing Company in Downtown Phoenix. Years in the making they are approaching their inaugural anniversary but having been brewing some bangers from the start. A cool location, world class beers and fantastic food makes this place an immediate addition to your must-hit list.
Episode 163: Zane Lamprey at the Best Western
January 29, 2020 13:28 - 1 hour - 41.6 MBI can’t even tell you how excited I am to share this episode. If at the beginning of 2019 you would have told me that I’d have Jack Maxwell AND Zane Lamprey on the podcast I’d have called you a lunatic. Well, here we are! Recording in a Best Western. Just like I dreamed it. For real, this was a great time. Jonathan Buford from AZ Wilderness joins in too. Be sure to check out the social media (Instagram and Facebook) to see how you can win a copy of The Arizona Beer Book signed by Zane and J...
Episode 162: Camp Coolship at Stoneman Lake - Pt. 2
January 24, 2020 15:54 - 1 hour - 39 MBIn the 2nd part of the Camp Coolship 2019 episode we do a little reflection with Jennings Carney of Pen Druid Brewing out of Virginia as well as Jonathan and Patrick from Arizona Wilderness. Be sure to check out the first part of this episode released Jan 22nd. Enjoy the show!
Episode 161: Camp Coolship at Stoneman Lake - Pt. 1
January 22, 2020 13:22 - 1 hour - 63.3 MBCamp Coolship is a great project created by Arizona Wilderness Brewing to bring some of the best beer minds in the country into our beautiful state to create a spontaneously fermented beer. This was my second time to Camp Coolship and am so grateful that Arizona Wilderness gives me a chance to talk to all these amazing people who are forging the path for the future of craft beer. This is part 1 of the most recent Camp Coolship. Part 2 will be out Friday. Enjoy!
Episode 160: Elevate Nepal and Historic Brewing Co.
January 15, 2020 16:38 - 45 minutes - 26.1 MBCoffee is great. Beer is great. Beer with coffee is really great. So when Historic Brewing let me know about a beer they do with Flagstaff-based Elevate Nepal every year that is launched at a Big Lebowski themed bowling event I had to know more. In this episode I sit down with Dan Maurer from Elevate Nepal and Kaitlyn Wolin from Historic Brewing to talk about the project as well as how Dan and his team are working tirelessly to help the people of Nepal including growing of amazing coffee.
Episode 159: Conversations at Arizona Barrels, Bottles & Brews
January 08, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBIn the first episode of 2020 we hear some conversations from Arizona Barrels, Bottles & Brews festival in Scottsdale. Put this on your can't-miss list every year for the rest of your life. For real. Enjoy the show!