Season 3 Episode 28 (12/02/23): Happy 8th Birthday Tap House 15

With Tom off this week, Dan took the trip up to Marlowe Artisanal Ales in Mamaroneck, NY. He talks to Zac and Carla of Marlowe about their new brewery location, their beers, and what the future holds for the brewery. 

We also discuss the new Troon barleywine release, Hop Culture's list of top pastry stout breweries, and Tin Barn making announcing the first few breweries that will attend their first beerfest. 

Chase from Top Beer Drops stops by to talk about the highest rated new beers in the country and of course we profile some local releases that caught our eye.

Tom and Dan talk about Wakefest being canceled this year and Grand Delancey's closing in NYC. Cantillon announces Zwanze Day on a date that might already be on people's calendars for non-beer reasons.  Andy Ashby of Memphis Made Brewing joins the podcast to talk about the Tennessee bill that might keep cold beer off of shelves. Chase from Top Beer Drops talks about the top beers of the past week and we go over the local releases that caught our eye. 

It's Groundhog's Day on America the Brewtiful. Another week and another announcement of an NJ brewery closing. But it's not all bad news. Ramstein's Eis Storm returns. We talk to Greg from Ramstein about one of the highest rated eisbocks in the world and why you should go to Butler NJ tomorrow to pick it up. 

And what's the opposite of Dry January? How about a 46 day beer only fast? Read that sentence again. Paul - colorado_beer_guy on Instagram joins us to talk about the tradition and why he is doing it this year.

Dan and Tom talk about local releases and Chase from Top Beer Drops talks about the highest rated beers of the past week. He also talks about some of the Droppies award winners and what to look ahead to for next week. 

In this week's episode, we talk about "Waxgate" - the controversy surrounding some unwaxed Equilibrium bottles. Rob from Hazeboiz stops by to react to what's happened this week. Michelle from Equilibrium joins the podcast as well and talks about EQ's new private barrel experience and shares some big news about the menu. Dan talks about his 20,000th unique Untappd check-in, we go over the Angry Chair Rad Set lineup for this year, and talk about Oakflower almost sweeping the NJbeer subreddit awards for 2023. Chase from Top Beer Drops talks about the highest rated beers of the past week and talks about the upcoming Droppies which celebrates the top beers and breweries of 2023. Tom and Dan talk about some of the local releases that caught our eye and wish a very happy birthday to one of the good guys in the beer world. 

Jon of Aryabarks IG fame joins this week as a co-host. Dan and Jon talk about the frigid EQ Day of Bliss, the return of wibs, and why beer events like that mean so much to the beer community. Hop Culture releases their top beer trends to look at for in 2024. We look at the list and give our insights. Chase from Top Beer Drops stops by to talk about the highest rated beers of the previous week and we go over the local releases that caught our eye.

First episode of 2024 - Tom and Dan talk about the new NJ brewery bill, Forgotten Boardwalk announcing their closing, Equilibrium's private barrel experience, and 3 Fonteinen announcing changes. They talk about local releases including Noble Savage reaching number one on Top Beer Drops. Chase from Top Beer Drops joins as well to go over the rest of the list and to talk about the upcoming list which is sure to include a particular local brewery for the first time. He also previews the TBD awards for the year that was 2023. 

For the last episode of 2023, Tom and Dan talk to Jeff Baker, founder of Bakes Brewing about his new brewery opening this weekend. They also talk to New Jersey State Senator Vin Gopal about New Jersey beer laws and get some BIG news about what may be about to change. Chase from Top Beer Drops talks about the top beers of the week and also talks about the top beers and breweries of the year. Tom and Dan talk about what things in the beer world they are most excited for in the new year. Plus - some big local collabs, Other Half opening a new location, and lots more.

Tom and Dan talk to Tom Peters from Monk's Cafe about their very special collaboration with Cantillon and why that beer is so special not only to the beer world but to him. He also talks about the special event they had with Shaun Hill of Hill Farmstead. We run through some of the numbers from Untappd's year end review and talk about some upcoming brewery openings in New Jersey. Chase from Top Beer Drops stops by to talk about the top beers of the last week and of course we talk about some local releases that caught our eye.

Dan visits Tap House 15 for their 8th anniversary. Rob from Hazeboiz joins in to talk about the New Jersey brewery laws that are in limbo. Rob and Dan then talk to Tom of Tap House about the anniversary and the state of the craft beer world. Later, Chase from Top Beer Drops joins in to talk about the top beers of last week. Tom and Dan talk about the local releases of the week that caught their eye. 

Join us this episode as Tom and Dan go to Oakflower ahead of their 1st anniversary. Colin and Leann join us to reflect on their 1st year in business. They talk about their upcoming taproom expansion, their balance of clientele between beer nerds and local patrons, Untappd ratings, their unique upcoming events, and what to expect in year 2. 

Later in this episode - Chase from Top Beer Drops goes over the top new beers in the country which includes a local brewery taking the top spot. Dan and Tom also talk about the BBT release fiasco, District 96 welcoming back their old brewer, and the Other Half Everything Facebook group saying goodbye.