Tap Takeover Podcast

08/13/2022

Fred Swanson, we found a garlic beer! 🏆

08/13/2022

It has begun!

08/13/2022

Getting hyped at Great Taste of the Midwest (SM)!

08/05/2022

Every year we have the absolute privilege of sitting down with the organizers of our favorite beer fest, Great Taste of the Midwest (SM). Thanks again to Fred and Jason for giving us all of the details on the 2022 event! And thanks go out to Vino Etcetera in Oconomowoc for hosting our preview episode recording session. Can't wait to see everyone in Madison for the big event next weekend! 🍻

Jim and Alex visit beautiful downtown Oconomowoc for our annual sit-down with the gracious organizers of the Great Taste of the Midwest in Madison WI! Fred Swanson and Jason Walters describe the efforts of the Madison Homebrewers and Tasters Guild in ushering in the 35th Anniversary of everyone's fa...

05/25/2022

Jim and Jesus sit down check out the newest brewery opening on the west side of Milwaukee. Located in West Allis and started by names that are familiar to those in the Milwaukee beer scene, Ope Brewing Co is looking to do things differently! We sit down with co-founders Kyle, Adam and John and talk about all the work that goes into starting a brewery from scratch and what will make them a must-visit location. We try the wide array of styles that they'll have available for their opening including some delicious hard seltzers! Grab your favorite Framboise and join us for some laughs! Cheers!

Jim and Jesus sit down with the newest brewery opening on the west side of Milwaukee. Located in West Allis and started by names that are familiar to those in the Milwaukee beer scene, Ope! Brewing Co. is looking to do things differently. We sit down with co-founders Kyle, Adam and John and talk abo...

05/25/2022

You'll never guess which brewery we just recently visited...
Ope! We might have given away some clues in the pictures. Ope! And we might have let it slip again just now. Episode drops tomorrow! Cheers 🍻

05/04/2022

Well, we've finally done it. We've pushed the show to new "Highs" and taken over Ray's Growler Gallery along with Kelly's Greens to celebrate our Ray's 4/20 Tap Takeover Podcast Event! Join us along with some of our favorite industry insiders from Toppling Goliath Brewing Co., 1840 Brewing Company, Young Blood Beer Company and more. Grab your favorite Kelly's Greens edible and your favorite version of Joint IPA to re-live the 4/20 magic! Cheers 🍻

The boys from the Tap Takeover Podcast join Kelly's Greens at Ray's Growler Gallery to celebrate 420 in the best way possible! We've worked with Rob and the crew from Ray's to cultivate the ul;timate stoner-beer collection - munchie inspired, and nothing under 8% ABV! Join us as we discuss some fun....

04/20/2022

Can't wait to see everyone out at Ray's 4/20 Tap Takeover Podcast Event for our 4/20 Tap Takeover of the Ray's Growler Gallery! And the special edibles from Kelly's Greens look absolutely delicious. Cheers! 🍻 🍪 🌳

Jim, Jesus and Alex sit down with Rob Zellermayer, Spencer McCoy and Grae Duerkop from Ray's Wine and Spirits and Erin Kelly from Kelly's Greens Handcrafted CBD Treats to preview a very special 4/20 Tap Takeover Podcast event at Ray's Growler Gallery next week! This is the first opportunity for the....

11/17/2021

Jim sits down with MobCraft Beer co-founder Henry Schwartz for a special Beer News Episode as they talk about the return of the Solid Non Fail Studio Stout. Available only in the new Advent Beer Calendar, it's one of 24 beers specially brewed just for the calendar. They also discuss MobCraft's massive expansion into Denver CO, MobCraft Beer Waterford WI, and Woodstock, IL. To fund the capital needed for the expansion, MobCraft has opened up crowdsourcing-based investment; where you as a listener and lover of beer can invest in a growing brewery. Grab your favorite coffee beer and tune in to hear all the exciting news. Cheers! 🍻

Jim sits down with MobCraft Brewing co-founder Henry Schwartz for a special Beer News episode as they talk about the return of the Solid NonFail Stout. Available only in the new Advent Beer Calendar, it's one of 24 beers specially brewed just for the calendar. They also discuss MobCraft's massive ex...

10/13/2021

Incredible News about the Central Waters Brewing Milwaukee grand opening on Saturday October 16th! Huge thanks to Anello Mollica from Central Waters Brewing Company in Amherst, as well as Eric Gutbrod and Brendan Williamson from the new Milwaukee location for taking the time out of their incredibly busy schedules to chat. Cheers to the new Tap House! 🍻

Central Waters Brewing from Amherst, WI is coming to Milwaukee and we've got all the amazing details on the new pilot house and a special beer news segment detailing the amazing tap list for the grand opening on Saturday October 16th! Black Gold fans, you'd better pay attention! On this episode of t...

10/08/2021

Big news coming next week regarding the Grand Opening party for Central Waters Brewing Milwaukee! Jesus can't contain his excitement 😲! Tune in next week 🍻

09/10/2021

Episode 82 of the Tap Takeover Podcast is here to jump start your weekend! Jim sits down with Chad Ostram of Brewfinity Brewing Co. to talk about his focus on traditional styles of beer. Grab a clean, crisp lager and join us for the fun! Cheers! 🍻

Have you ever dreamed of dumping your boring job and jumping into the role of brewery owner? On this episode of the Tap Takeover Podcast, Jim sits down with Chad Ostram of Brewfinity Brewing Co. and discusses his story of how he came to own an already established brewery in Oconomowoc, WI. Hear abou...