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Inspired by the folks at The Wicked Good Compound, and encouraged by media personality and friend ScottyJ, we decided to tread into The Podosphere on 7/3/2006. “Life On Tap” is just that: our lives through our eyes (or rather all senses) and the appreciation of some of our favorite interests: beer, food, wine, spirits and experiential immersion. There are a tremendous amount of experiences that Sheryl and I haven’t had, and we look forward to sharing those with you, the listener/viewer.
- 13 April 2024, 12:34 amEpisode # 356: Food For Thought
Dan doubles down with another 500ml bottle from Threes Brewing: Food For Thought (2023), a blended saison made with recovered bread.
Threes Brewing Food For Thought (2023)
STYLE: American Wild Ale
INGREDIENTS: Recovered Bread; German Pilsner Malt, German Munich Malt, American Malted Rye; German Saphir and Tettnanger hops
ABV: 6.5%
IBU: N/A
AVAILABILITY: 500ml bottles (Limited)
Stats above taken from the brewery’s bottle and website.Appearance
Light straw yellow with a beautiful, fluffy, white head.
Aroma
Crusty bread hits first followed by lemon juice and zest.
Taste
Lemon all the way mixed with a bready/grainy element with a crisp acidity.
Mouthfeel
Soft carbonation is foam-like, which lightens the mouthfeel, and mixed with the acid, doesn’t make it too dry.
Overall
I think this a great aperitif beer to have with some snacks during meal preparation (by the grill came to mind). Pairing-wise, I was thinking about Thai chili chicken wings, fried calamari, and curry puffs.
Cheers and remember:
Life’s a tap…drink up ’til it’s dry.
All music on this show came to us from the now defunct Music Alley.
Intro: “Meet Me At The Bar” by The Beer Drinking Fools
Outtro: “Bubblegum and Beer” by The SupersuckersThe post Episode # 356: Food For Thought appeared first on Life On Tap.
4 minutes 20 seconds - 30 March 2024, 12:46 amEpisode # 355: Incredulous Laughter
Dan cracks open a 500ml bottle as a detour from cans with Threes Brewing Incredulous Laughter, an Oak-Aged Biere de Miel.
Threes Brewing Incredulous Laughter
STYLE: Oak-Aged Biere de Miel
INGREDIENTS: German Pilsner malt, Thrall Family Malt Raw Buckwheat, Wheat malt; German Saphir hops; Buckwheat Honey
ABV: 6.0%
IBU: N/A
AVAILABILITY: 500ml bottles (Limited)
Stats above taken from the brewery’s bottle and website.Appearance
Bright yellow/gold with a thin, white head.
Aroma
Honey hits first, but behind are earthy and herbal elements mixed with the fruity red wine and oak/wood character.
Taste
Hint of tartness hits the side of tongue and not as sweet as expected, but the honey and malt flavor are still present. Earthy and herbal notes continue from the nose, and even a hint of minerality on the finish.
Mouthfeel
Light on the mouthfeel, and surprisingly dry.
Overall
A pretty nerdy beer, in my opinion, which can totally be enjoyed by itself. If you were pairing, some younger, creamy cheddars would hit the spot, and I was also thinking about a nice chicken salad.
Cheers and remember:
Life’s a tap…drink up ’til it’s dry.
All music on this show came to us from the now defunct Music Alley.
Intro: “Meet Me At The Bar” by The Beer Drinking Fools
Outtro: “Bubblegum and Beer” by The SupersuckersThe post Episode # 355: Incredulous Laughter appeared first on Life On Tap.
4 minutes 34 seconds - 23 March 2024, 8:35 pmEpisode # 354: Indelible
Dan waxes poetic over the Czech lager renaissance happening in the US over a can of Indelible from Threes Brewing.
Threes Brewing Indelible
STYLE: Czech Dark Lager (Tmavé)
INGREDIENTS: Czech Sladek hops
ABV: 4.4%
IBU: N/A
AVAILABILITY: 16oz Cans, Draft (Limited)
Stats above taken from the brewery’s can and website.Appearance
Super dark brown with a beautiful, off-white head.
Aroma
Fruit and malt lead here, with cocoa powder, raisins, dates, and some roastiness.
Taste
Malt sweetness followed by roastiness before leading back into the cocoa powder before finishing on dried fruit.
Mouthfeel
Silky and velvety across the tongue with soft carbonation coating it all the way.
Overall
I love that we are experiencing a Czech lager renaissance in the US right now…please keep them coming, brewers! Pairing-wise, I was leaning towards meat and poultry or the obvious cheese/charcuterie plate, but stew is what my palate was craving specifically.
Cheers and remember:
Life’s a tap…drink up ’til it’s dry.
All music on this show came to us from the now defunct Music Alley.
Intro: “Meet Me At The Bar” by The Beer Drinking Fools
Outtro: “Bubblegum and Beer” by The SupersuckersThe post Episode # 354: Indelible appeared first on Life On Tap.
4 minutes - 17 March 2024, 10:11 pmEpisode # 353: Other Ephemera
Dan pops open Other Ephemera, a hoppy lager made with pilsner malt, malted wheat and Vista and Moutere hops, from Threes Brewing.
Threes Brewing Other Ephemera
STYLE: Hoppy Lager
INGREDIENTS: Premium Pilsner malt, Malted Wheat; Vista, NZ Moutere hops
ABV: 4.8%
IBU: N/A
AVAILABILITY: 16oz Cans, Draft (Limited)
Stats above taken from the brewery’s can and website.Appearance
Medium yellow/gold with a fluffy, white head of mixed-sized bubles.
Aroma
Fruit dominate the nose, with a mix of lime, melon, and candied kiwi, followed by a hint of dankness.
Taste
Lime really comes through from the nose to the palate with a floral note rejoining a residual melon before a hint of hop bitterness on the finish.
Mouthfeel
Light mouthfeel and fairly dry with a pleasant carbonation.
Overall
This is a really intriguing but lighter lager that really showcases the hops. I was feeling Chicken Satay or peanut sauce-based dish for pairing.
Cheers and remember:
Life’s a tap…drink up ’til it’s dry.
All music on this show came to us from the now defunct Music Alley.
Intro: “Meet Me At The Bar” by The Beer Drinking Fools
Outtro: “Bubblegum and Beer” by The SupersuckersThe post Episode # 353: Other Ephemera appeared first on Life On Tap.
4 minutes 11 seconds - 10 March 2024, 4:40 amEpisode # 352: The World We Live In
Dan’s nose and palate is enveloped and awed by The World We Live In, a Foudre-Fermented Czech Pilsner from Threes.
Threes Brewing The World We Live In
STYLE: Foudre-Fermented 12° Czech Pilsner
INGREDIENTS: Pilsner malt, hops
ABV: 4.5%
IBU: N/A
AVAILABILITY: 16oz Cans, Draft (Limited)
Stats above taken from the brewery’s can and website.Appearance
Light to medium yellow with a thick, beautiful, white head.
Aroma
Fruit hits the nose first, with a light cherry/berry and hint of peach/apricot, followed by some earthy and herbal hop notes and a touch of honey.
Taste
Fruity and herbality continue from the aroma through the mid-palate with some fragrant, floral notes, along with a hint of woodiness and vanilla from foudre.
Mouthfeel
The foudre really presents here, as the smooth mouthfeel coats your palate with the soft carbonation and adds to the body.
Overall
I really enjoyed this one, as it showcases how aroma, flavor, and mouthfeel do not need to be abandoned in a sub-5% ABV brew. Pairing-wise, you could go light Thai dishes like papaya salad, Mexican, and even spaetzle.
Cheers and remember:
Life’s a tap…drink up ’til it’s dry.
All music on this show came to us from the now defunct Music Alley.
Intro: “Meet Me At The Bar” by The Beer Drinking Fools
Outtro: “Bubblegum and Beer” by The SupersuckersThe post Episode # 352: The World We Live In appeared first on Life On Tap.
4 minutes 46 seconds - 1 March 2024, 11:44 pmEpisode # 351: Wish You Were Here
Dan cracks open another collaboration beer from Threes. This time, it’s their first American Pilsner with Green Bench, Wish You Were Here.
Threes Brewing Wish You Were Here
STYLE: American Pilsner
INGREDIENTS: Pilsner malt, New York corn, Carolina Gold rice, with American Mt. Hood and Crystal hops
ABV: 5.0%
IBU: N/A
AVAILABILITY: 16oz Cans, Draft (Limited)
COLLABORATION: Green Bench Brewing Company
Stats above taken from the brewery’s can and website.Appearance
Super clear and gold in color with a half-inch, fluffy, white head.
Aroma
A mix of earthy, fruity, and herbal notes with lemon, earthy spice a la sage, and some residual sweetness a la Asian pear.
Taste
Corn-sweet notes hit along with earthy/floral notes from the hops with a lovely minerality.
Mouthfeel
Fairly dry on the finish with a smooth mouthfeel and soft carbonation.
Overall
This was a unique brew from Threes, who generally trends German with a splash of Czech with their lagers. Pairing-wise, you could go a number of different directions, but I was craving a grain bowl with farro or quinoa and sweet potato etc.
Cheers and remember:
Life’s a tap…drink up ’til it’s dry.
All music on this show came to us from the now defunct Music Alley.
Intro: “Meet Me At The Bar” by The Beer Drinking Fools
Outtro: “Bubblegum and Beer” by The SupersuckersThe post Episode # 351: Wish You Were Here appeared first on Life On Tap.
4 minutes 24 seconds - 23 February 2024, 11:09 pmEpisode # 350: Atomic Swerve
Dan pops Atomic Swerve, a Dry-Hopped Farmhouse Style Pale Ale from Threes Brewing, during an earlier tasting session.
Threes Brewing Atomic Swerve
STYLE: Dry-Hopped Farmhouse Style Pale Ale
INGREDIENTS: 2-Row malt and Red Fife NYS Wheat with Nelson Sauvin hops
ABV: 5.8%
IBU: 40
AVAILABILITY: 12oz Cans, Draft (Limited)
Stats above taken from the brewery’s can and website.Appearance
Dark yellow/light orange in color and fairly hazy, with a fluffy, white head.
Aroma
Funk hits first, with tropical notes of overripe pineapple and guava paste.
Taste
Fruity hop notes lead into earthy/funky notes and overripe kiwi.
Mouthfeel
Dries the tongue, but has a good body and mouthfeel with a pleasant carbonation.
Overall
Pairing-wise, I think this could go with lighter fowl/poultry dishes, though I was thinking of a dish with chicken, sundried tomato, and mushrooms…so rustic?
Cheers and remember:
Life’s a tap…drink up ’til it’s dry.
All music on this show came to us from the now defunct Music Alley.
Intro: “Meet Me At The Bar” by The Beer Drinking Fools
Outtro: “Bubblegum and Beer” by The SupersuckersThe post Episode # 350: Atomic Swerve appeared first on Life On Tap.
3 minutes 58 seconds - 17 February 2024, 12:42 amEpisode # 349: Contiguity
Happy 9th Anniversary to Threes! Dan celebrates the milestone with their 9th Anniversary beer, a Blended German Style Pilsner, Contiguity.
Threes Brewing Contiguity
STYLE: Blended German Style Pilsner
INGREDIENTS: German Pilsner malt with Hallertau Mittelfruh, Tradition, Diamant, Whole Leaf Saaz hops
ABV: 5.2%
IBU: N/A
AVAILABILITY: 16oz Cans, Draft (Limited)
SPECIAL EVENT: 9th Anniversary Beer
Stats above taken from the brewery’s can and website.Appearance
Crystal clear and straw to medium yellow with a white head.
Aroma
Lovely bread crust and biscuit with some earthy and floral/dried flower hop notes.
Taste
A nice honey-like sweetness enters and joins the aroma notes on the palate along with an earthy minerality coming in later.
Mouthfeel
Silky on the palate, wrapping around the tongue with soft carbonation.
Overall
Congratulations and Happy Anniversary to Threes!
I could definitely see myself having a few of these as part of a celebration or sorts. Pairing for this is clearly German beer hall fare, though anything that isn’t too spicy or full in flavor would probably work.Cheers and remember:
Life’s a tap…drink up ’til it’s dry.
All music on this show came to us from the now defunct Music Alley.
Intro: “Meet Me At The Bar” by The Beer Drinking Fools
Outtro: “Bubblegum and Beer” by The SupersuckersThe post Episode # 349: Contiguity appeared first on Life On Tap.
4 minutes 20 seconds - 9 February 2024, 11:47 pmEpisode # 348: Satin Jacket
Out of the cold, Dan seeks a little rest and relaxation with a Czech Dark Lager with Return Brewing Satin Jacket.
Return Brewing Satin Jacket
STYLE: Czech Dark Lager
INGREDIENTS: Bohemian floor-malted pilsner, wheat, and dark malts; Tettnang hops
ABV: 5.1%
IBU: 0
AVAILABILITY: 16oz Cans, Draft
Stats above taken from the brewery’s can and website.Appearance
Dark brown with mahogany on the edges near light, with a light tan, frothy head.
Aroma
Chocolate, caramel, and almost a blond coffee roast on the nose.
Taste
Aroma notes come through, though the caramel presents as darker, as does the coffee roast note. I also got a toasty pumpernickel-like note to meet the earthy/herbal notes from the hops.
Mouthfeel
Medium body and soft carbonation contribute to a creamy mouthfeel.
Overall
This brew totally hit the spot on a cold day, though I suspect I would enjoy this on any day in a comfortable chair. Food-wise, I was feeling a burger or some game like venison or veal tenderloins, but this could be pretty versatile with some well-spiced options.
Cheers and remember:
Life’s a tap…drink up ’til it’s dry.
All music on this show came to us from the now defunct Music Alley.
Intro: “Meet Me At The Bar” by The Beer Drinking Fools
Outtro: “Bubblegum and Beer” by The SupersuckersThe post Episode # 348: Satin Jacket appeared first on Life On Tap.
4 minutes 6 seconds - 27 January 2024, 2:16 amEpisode # 347: Unlicensed
There are some styles that Dan always picks up when he sees them. ESB is one of them, so Fifth Hammer Brewing Co. Unlicensed was a great fit.
Fifth Hammer Brewing Co. Unlicensed
STYLE: Extra Special Bitter (ESB)
ABV: 5.1%
IBU: N/A
AVAILABILITY: 16oz Cans, Draft (Limited)
Stats above taken from the brewery’s can, website, and Untappd.Appearance
Medium gold with a white, super-fluffy, effervescent head.
Aroma
Earthy and herbal notes from the hops with some dark bread from the malt.
Taste
Light, herbal hop bitterness typical of English hops with bread crust hitting the mid-palate and beyond.
Mouthfeel
Carbonation brings a lovely mouthfeel with a light to medium body.
Overall
I could definitely see myself having a few rounds of these either after work or to kickoff a night for sure. Food-wise, most bar fare would work, but a chicken pot pie was speaking to me at the time.
Cheers and remember:
Life’s a tap…drink up ’til it’s dry.
All music on this show came to us from the now defunct Music Alley.
Intro: “Meet Me At The Bar” by The Beer Drinking Fools
Outtro: “Bubblegum and Beer” by The SupersuckersThe post Episode # 347: Unlicensed appeared first on Life On Tap.
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