TTP Episode 25 – Central Waters Part 3

The 3rd and final part of our Central Waters Brewing interview with Anello and Simon should be titled “The Breaking News Portion!” We’ve got the scoop on a brand new entry into the Brewer’s Reserve Series in January, an update on Cassian Sunset production…and a possible return of Peruvian Morning?! Plus Beer News with a developing story on a Central Waters “Black Gold” tap takeover at Kindred in Milwaukee, our Pumpkin Picks for seasonal beers, and more info on special bottle releases all around town! Cheers!

TTP Episode 24 – Central Waters Part 2

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!

TTP Episode 23 – Central Waters Part 1

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!

TTP Episode 22 – Fermentorium

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!

TTP Episode 6 – Raised Grain

Episode 6 finds the Tap Takeover Podcasters in Waukesha, Wisconsin for a “Special Release” Edition of our Brewery Interview Series! This week we sit down with two of the owners from Raised Grain Brewing, Nick Reistad (Sales & Marketing) and Dr. Scott Kelley (Head Brewer), to hear the story of their serendipitous partnership. And the Tap Takeover Posse gained a few new members at Raised Grain’s Special Release Party for their Belgian Quad – Le Trois Docteurs. Join us for some live interviews with the revelers standing in line at the big event! Plus, we want to hear all about business strategies for succeeding in a crowded market, growing organically through boldly brewed beers, and winning more awards like last year’s GABF Gold Medal in the Imperial Red Category. We’ve got stories to tell! Cheers and Sante!

TTP Raised Grain Release Preview

Come on out and join the Tap Takeover Posse as we help the crew at Raised Grain Brewing in Waukesha, WI celebrate the special release of Les Trois Docteurs – Belgian Quad! Bomber bottles will be available at the taproom at 10am Saturday March 11 until they are gone. And they sold out at their last event in 1.5 hours flat, so plan to come out early and meet some of the Tap Takeover Podcast Crew as we do live interviews and spread the word about Wisconsin Craft Brewing!

Brewed with 100 pounds of Pinot Noir grapes from the award-winning Abbelone Winery and aged on oak for sixth months, this Belgian Quad is intensely complex with delicate flavors of Burgundy and banana esters. Take a listen to a quick 3-minute preview of Tap Takeover Podcast Episode 6 – Raised Grain to hear Nick and Doctor Scott let us in on the brewing process and flavor profile of this delicate behemoth!

Bottles are $15, limit 2 per person, and they’ll be tapping the first of four kegs at 10am so you can grab a glass after you pick up your bottles! Cheers and Santé!

TTP Episode 4 – Mobcraft

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!