Episode 14 - All About the Malt

In Episode 14 of Tap the Craft we break down the malting process and discuss how the use of malt can affect the beer flavor, aroma and color. We also discuss the difference between base and specialty malts and provide details on some of the most commonly used. We also discuss our take on the Budweiser controversial Super Bowl commercial and about the AB InBev inquisition of Elysian Brewing. Our listener participation tasting notes for Ep15 will be with Widmer Brother’s Hefeweizen...so prepare to grab yourself a bottle or two and drink along with us.

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Beers mentioned on the show:

Widmer Brother’s Brewing Hefeweizen

Anderson Valley Bourbon Barrel Stout

Payette Brewing Slaughter House India Style Red Ale

Rockmill Cask Aged Tripel

Young’s Double Chocolate Stout

New Belgium Portage Porter

Deschutes Brewery Zarabanda

Full Sail Brewing 27th Anniversary Wheatwine Ale

Elysian Brewing Gourdgia on my Mind Pecan Peach Pumpkin Amber

Stone Brewing Levitation Amber Ale

Stone Brewing Sublimely Self-Righteous Black IPA

Stone Brewing Enjoy By Black IPA