In this episode of Tap the Craft Podcast, Denny and Kris take a deep dive into the aromatic compounds that have transformed hop-forward beers over the last decade. You'll learn what terpenes are, where they come from, and why they're responsible for many of the flavors and aromas craft beer lovers crave. We also have two beer tastings, one from Pontoon Brewing with The Smiggles Show Smoothie Sour and a second from Martin House Brewing with the Death by Chocolate Cake imperial pastry 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:

Pontoon Brewing The Smiggles Show

Martin House Brewing Death By Chocolate Cake

Tampa Bay Brewing Co Inked Out

3 Floyds Brewing Zombie Ice

Wayfinder Beer Original Cold IPA

Claim 52 Brewing Wooly Breeches Porter

Straight to Ale Velvet Evil Old Ale

Beachcrest Brewing Co Proposal Rock Porter

Bier One Brewing 3 Goats Stout

Pull up a seat at the communal table as we explore one of the world's most enduring beer traditions—the Biergarten. In this episode, we dive into the history of Bavaria's famous beer gardens, from their origins above underground lagering cellars to the lively outdoor gathering spaces that continue to shape beer culture today.

You'll learn what defines a true biergarten, discover the stories behind some of Germany's most famous beer gardens, including the world's largest, and find out why chestnut trees, communal tables, and easy-drinking lagers became the foundation of a tradition that has lasted more than 200 years. Whether you're enjoying a pint at your local brewery patio or dreaming of a trip to Munich, this episode is a celebration of great beer, great company, and the communities built around them. We also have two beer tastings, one from Pontoon Brewing with The Real Slim Smiggles and a second from H.H. Hinder the Guava Voom. 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:

Pontoon Brewing The Real Slim Smiggles

H.H. Hinder Brewing Guava Voom Catharina Sour

Barriehaus Beer Co Tivvy Tmave Czech Dark Lager

Phase Three Brewing & Brujos Brewing Pixel Demoliri

Phase Three Brewing & Parish Brewing Pixel in the Machine

Little Harpeth Brewing Chicken Scratch Pilsner

Alliteration Ales Remember Remember Irish Red Ale

Confluence Brewing Co ChewBOCKa Doppelbock

Powderhaus Brewing Second Breakfast American Brown Ale

This week we learn about H.H. Hinder Brewing with guests Mike Stroik, Ken Lambert and David Oldenburg. Mike brings the ownership perspective and the vision behind building H.H. HINDER into a destination brewery and community gathering place. Ken helps shape the brewery's identity through branding, events, marketing, and customer engagement. David brings decades of brewing experience, award-winning beers, national judging credentials, and a passion for brewing both classic and modern beer styles. Discover how H.H. HINDER got started, how the brewery has evolved, the challenges of operating a brewery in today's craft beer environment, and how all three of these roles work together to create the H.H. HINDER experience. And we taste two beers from the brewery..a red rye amber lager and a Grätzer smoked wheat beer. Now grab a beer and enjoy the show!

If you would like to contact the show you can reach the hosts through email at 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:

H.H. Hinder Brewing Roofer’s Delight 2.1 Red Rye Lager

H.H. Hinder Brewing Smokin’ Wheat Grätzer

LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:

H.H. Hinder Brewing website

This week we break down the results of the 2026 World Beer Cup—the biggest global beer competition in the world. We dive into the top-entered categories, reveal the gold, silver, and bronze winners in major IPA and lager categories, and explore what the results say about shifting beer trends—including the resurgence of West Coast IPA and the continued rise of precision-crafted lagers. And we do a tasting of the Pontoon Voyager: Odyssey NE IPA. 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:

Zephyrhills Brewing Co FAFO

Von Trapp Brewing Light Lager

Pontoon Brewing Voyager: Dank Odyssey NE IPA

Barriehaus Beer Co Kessel Run Smoked Lager

Pontoon Brewing Sunrise & Lofi

Phase Three Brewing Pixel

Half Acre Beer Co Bodem IPA

Confluence Brewing Co Des Moines IPA

Printer’s Row Brewing Bookbinder Blonde Ale

Illuminated Beer Works Brain Wash Sour Ale

Confluence Brewing Co 13 Degrees Czech Dark Lager

Kros Strain Brewing Fairy Nectar IPA

This week we welcome back Tyler Weddle and Craig Snyder from Pontoon Brewing to dive into the wild world of Smiggles Fest 2026: The Real Slim Smiggles. We explore the history behind the festival, how the team developed this year’s five exclusive fruit-packed releases, and the brewing challenges that come with creating some of craft beer’s most over-the-top smoothie-style beers. We also get the inside scoop on festival activities, exclusive experiences for attendees, and what fans can expect from one of the most unique beer events of the year. And we do tastings of three new Pontoon beers in the Lofi series. 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:

Pontoon Brewing Sunrise & LoFi Coffee Blonde

Pontoon Brewing Skylines & LoFi Hazy IPA

Pontoon Brewing Disc Golf & LoFi West Coast IPA

LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:

Pontoon Brewing website

Dive into the world of von Trapp Brewing in Stowe, Vermont, as we chat with Tom Everett about building a lager-focused brewery rooted in Austrian tradition. We explore how the von Trapp Family Lodge helps shape the brewery’s success, from tourism-driven growth to creating a true destination beer experience. Learn how Tom helped ramp up from a small scale brewing operation in the basement of a bakery, to a large scale production brewery. 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

LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:

von Trapp Brewing website

We ask the question…is the haze craze over? Are consumers and brewers returning to clear, crisp and drinkable beer? How have hop product innovations changed the beer scene? We provide insight to these questions, and more. We also discuss the beer term gusher. 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:

Andechs Doppelbock Dunkel

Fremont Brewing Star Imperial Oatmeal Stout

We dive into the history and science behind the no-boil brewing process...the secret to great hazy IPAs. Our Beer Speak 101 segment defines the term Bierstacheln. We also have a beer tasting of an Adroit Theory Russian 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:

Armor Brewing Quiet Professional Oatmeal Stout

Jim Dandy Brewing Deputy Otis Oatmeal Pale Ale

Adroit Theory Future You Hates You Russian Imperial Stout

Bert’s Brewing (collab with Lumberbeard Brewing) Axe And Needle Hoppy Pilsner

Bert’s Brewing (collab with Prost Brewing) Czech Style Dark Lager

Roadhouse Brewing (collab with Offshoot Beer Co.) Quantum Kush IPA

Brothers Cascadia Brewing Undefeated Nature Hoppy Pilsner

Jim Dandy Brewing Cactus Cooler