The Overflow Taps Craft Beer Experience: Recent Episodes
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Welcome to The Overflow Taps Craft Beer Experience, hosted by social good tap house owners, Adam Stacey and Jesse Nelson. On this podcast, we talk about all things craft beer, with a heavy focus on tasting the beer. #craftbeer
Fremont is known for making some great BA beers, and this was no exception. If limited release beers are your thing, we officially launched our Cellar Club. With the holidays coming up, we're about to drop some new merch. Adam launched his Kombucha line over the weekend!
Bellingham is known for winning a lot of medals at GABF, and this year was no different. Old Schoolhouse sent us a 1/6 BBL of their fresh hop, and we really enjoyed the PNW vibes it brought us. We launched a new website and Adam wants to hand-select a 4-pack for one of our listens. Tune in to learn more!
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This Single Hop IPA from Wander Brewing is tasty. We faced off in fantasy football last week. A new taphouse opened in Bellingham. We shout out to everyone in the wine club and share some news about a future beer club.
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Wander Brewing is known for making a lot of great tasting beer, but did you know that they make an Amber Ale? We won't be participating in Sober October, but we've got some options for those who are. Our guests are amazing, so we asked them to share their best moments at Overflow.
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We always like to bring in anything with Nelson Sauvin hops, as it's one of our favorites. This one from Block 15 is amazing. The brewing and retail industry has been knocked down hard. Is a bailout in order? charity: water launched a September campaign to bring clean water to people in Mali.
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Stoup Brewing knows what we like in a fresh hop beer. Their Strata Fresh Hop Fiend is fantastic. GABF partners with local breweries to bring you incredible discounts. We broke out some Soktoberfest steins in celebration of festbier season.
Ask a brewer what their favorite beer is, and they'll likely say pilsner. Speaking of pilsner, Chuckanut Brewery here in Bellingham makes a great one, and we'll tell you all about it. Our Bellingham location is getting a food upgrade!
We really like mixed culture beer and decided to taste one on the show. The BioDiversity is a collaboration between Fortside Brewing and Logsdon Farmhouse Ales, and it’s pretty funky. The struggle for crowler cans almost feels like a pandemic toilet paper shortage. Our second location is officially three years old, and we take some time to reflect on the memories and people that have made it all happen. Text us: https://my.community.com/teamoverflow
We’re frequent flyers when it comes to the newest brewery in Bellingham, Otherlands Beer. We share our thoughts on two of their amazing beers. With the popularity of Hard Seltzer, we couldn’t help but share with you its impact on the beer industry. Structures Brewing brews the Floral IPA in support of the Max Higbee Center in Bellingham. Text us: my.community.com/teamoverflow
We recently tapped a Hazy IPA from Boundary Bay Brewery in Bellingham, and it was delicious. COVID continues to rock small businesses. We touch base on what the current phase looks like for the food and beverage industry. And Overflow (yeah that’s us) just launched a uniquely engaging text platform.
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For real, it's us!
We're back! Well, in an I just butchered this kind of way, =). There are many hurdles preventing us from getting together for these as often as we would like, so we're improvising. This one is just me (Jesse) tasting a pretty solid pilsner from Block 15. Enjoy!
You can order this beer for to-go at both of our locations:
Lynden Store
Bellingham Store
Our good buddy San gave us this beer and it was tasty! We talk about our recent trip to Seattle and share some insight into a collaboration beer we brewed with Urban Family Brewing to help find a cure for MS.
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In today's show, you'll learn what "Cuvee" means while we sip on our first ever Hazy Pilsner. Yes, you read that correctly. A HAZY PILSNER! =)
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This is a special episode as we finally get a chance to test our senses with the Barth-Haas Hop Aroma Kit. We also talk about current and future collaborations and what's next for the podcast - beer releases. Let us know what you think! =)
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Allison and Steven Traff share a beer with us from their travels to de Garde Brewing. These two are long-time friends of Overlow and we're excited to have them on the show. Allison expresses her love for local craft beer and Steven talks about the influence his dad had on his love for craft beer. As an added bonus, Adam answeres the question "What is a spontaneous while ale?"
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The 3 Fonteinen Oude Geuze from Brouwerij 3 Fonteinen just might be the best beer we've ever tasted on the show. Our memory was a little fuzzy as to how we acquired this beer and Adam drops some knowledge on how to properly pour a bottle conditioned beer. Hope you enjoy the show!
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Skookum Brewery isn't typically known for many styles outside of Barleywine and Hazy IPA's, but they did a great job on this beer. It was barrel fermented with mixed culture in wine barrels and then aged on fresh Yakima Valley apricots.
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Our first podcast of 2020 was a fun one. In today's episode, we talk about new dad life while sipping on a beer you've probably never heard of.
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For this episode, we sit down with Sarah Chan, owner of Calypso Kitchen. She is best known for her Caribbean inspired food, which we showcase on the show while sipping on some great tasting beer. She also shares her secret about where to find a key ingredient used in her cooking. We truly hope you enjoy this one. Hit us up with any questions or comments!
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We don't normally like much lactose or pumpkin spice in our IPA's, but Skookum really balanced the flavors well in this one. It's even got some graham cracker crumbs in it. Hope you enjoy the show!
The smell of toasted malt and caramel combined with the taste of toffee and freshly baked bread can only mean a few things. Today it means we're drinking a German-Style Doppelbock from Kulshan Brewing Company out of Bellingham, WA. Enjoy!
These cocktail-inspired beers from Firestone Walker were really tasty! They're currently on tap at our Lynden location for tonight's tap takeover. We hope you enjoy the show as much as we enjoyed tasting the beers. Cheers!
P.S. We talk about Jesse's wife going into labor, which ended up being a false alarm. No baby yet. ;)
This is our 50th episode! A huge thanks to everyone who has supported us by listening to the podcast. It means the world to us.
In this episode, we get a chance to taste a whiskey collaboration between Bale Breaker and Jameson. We also answer questions from social media directed at getting to know Adam a little more. We hope you enjoy the show!
This one is for all you cider fans out there as we taste three ciders from Reverend Nat's. We really enjoyed the Sacrilege Sour Cherry!
We had a little fun while recording the first video version of our show, but also created an audio version for our podcast supporters. We hope you enjoy this tasting of a pretty amazing beer. You can find the video version at http://bit.ly/2ol1TNK
Jesse went solo for this one and tasted an IPA that has become a PNW staple. The Bodhizafa IPA from Georgetown Brewing. We hope you enjoy the show!
We got to taste two different beers on this episode thanks to our friends at Three Magnets Brewing Co. The Drank Brew IPA and Tasty Beveridge Scottish Ale did not disappoint. You’ll also learn a little about cryo hops, hop progression, and whatever the heck DDH mean... Cheers!
We had a blast getting together to talk about Fantasy Football, beer certifications, and fresh hops. All while tasting this amazing IPA from Bale Breaker Brewing Company.
Listen in as we taste Fred, a Golden Strong Ale, from Hair of The Dog Brewing Company. If there's anything you'll remember from this episode, it's that this beer had crazy good head retention, lol.
In the intro, we mention Soktoberfest 2019. An event where we try to collect as many socks as possible for the homeless in our community. If social good German beer events are your thing, visit https://overflowtaps.com/soktoberfest/ for more info. Cheers!
What an awesome tasting experience this was! If you love gin and beer, you'll want to get your hands on a bottle of this great tasting beer from Gigantic Brewing. #sogood
In this episode of "Beer From Friends", Alexa and Natalie bring home some beer from their travels abroad. Let's just say that the beers didn't travel so well... ;)
We're back after taking a small break to move studios. Adam showed up with beers in hand, so we decided to test out the new digs. These beers from Dogfish are perfect for winter. Let's just say we warmed up really fast after cracking these bottles. ;)
This podcast was fun! We got a chance to sit down and talk about the current state of craft beer, why now is the best time to be a beer consumer, and what's up with all the cans.
This beer from Founders Brewing literally tastes like a margarita!
Let us know how the podcast is going. We would really love your input and feedback at craftbeer@overflowtaps.com. Cheers!
Adam visited Field House Brewing and brought back some beers for us to taste on the show. Both the Natural Amber Wine Hybrid (what?) and the Flanders were amazing. Cheers to Canada and all of the great beers they're producing just north of the border!
In the second episode of our Beer From Friends (BFF) series, we share our experiences at McMenamins while tasting one of their beers. We also got a chance to sample a great beer from Matchless Brewing as well. A huge thanks to Tyler Sletvik and Steve and Allison Traff for the beers we tasted on this show. Cheers!
In this episode, we get a chance to share some beers with Janae Brewster. She's an awesome beertender with some great beer experience. It seems fitting that her last name is also a historical term for a woman who brewed ale for commercial sale. The beers she brought to the show were amazing. Enjoy!
One of our listeners suggested we review a beer that we currently have on tap. Happy Tuesday! =)
Aslan Brewing and Kulshan Brewing recently teamed up for a unique collaboration project. Instead of brewing a beer on one of their systems, they instead brewed the same recipe on their own systems in-house. So naturally, we decided to taste them blind to see if we could tell them apart... We hope you truly enjoy this one!
When the host from Cascadian Beer Podcast reached out to taste beers from Canada, we simply couldn't resist. In this show, we talk Bellingham Beer Week, tips for traveling to and from Vancouver and dive deep into some brewery stories. If you've been thinking about podcasting, there are a few tips spread throughout the show as well. We truly hope this episode brings you value. Cheers!
In this episode, we talk about Bellingham Beer Week while tasting an amazing beer from Garden Path Fermentation!
The Brew 3000 by Fremont Brewing had more buzz than any beer we've tasted on the show to-date. It's extremely hard to find and we're giving someone the chance to own one just by listening. Now doesn't that sound better than waiting in a long line just for it to sell out? We think so!
This is a big podcast! Kristen joins us as we reflect on our recent visit to NYC. We talk about touring charity: water, our powerful experience at the 9/11 exhibit, and the amazing beer scene in Brooklyn. All this while tasting a handful of IPA’s from Threes Brewing!
DANK! One word that describes the De La Rouge IPA from Aslan Brewing. Listen as we have some fun with a special guest, Lesley Anker, while tasting this very unique beer.
Recapping 2018 while sipping on some barleywine. We went live on Instagram during this podcast so it's a little different. We also made no sound edits to get a feel for how united versions sound. Let us know what you think!
Did you know February is Stout Month? Yeah, we had no clue. So we decided to sample four beers from one of our favorite breweries to include a couple of great tasting stouts. Adam and I agree... The Matryoshka from Fort George is one of the best Barrel Aged Imperial Stouts we've ever tasted!
In our very first Beer From Friends (BFF) series, we sit down with beertenders Alexa and Natalie and taste some beers from abroad. These brews came to us courtesy of some of our friends while on their travels and we're very excited to share them with you.
We're really fired up about this show we did on-site at Stemma Brewing in Bellingham, WA. Stemma is looking to be the newest brewery to open in B'ham later next year (2019). Adam and I get a chance to sit down with Kim and Jason Harper to uncover their passion for all things craft beer and entrepreneurship. Jason also shares some tips on how to properly smell and taste craft beer. We hope you like it!
We get a chance to sit down with Alexa, one of our awesome beertenders, to taste one of the most sought-after beers by Fremont Brewing. The B-Bomb (formally known as Bourbon Abominable) is a bourbon barrel aged imperial winter ale released each year the day after Thanksgiving and it's really good!
This Black Friday marks our one year anniversary of not buying big beer. Specifically anything from Anheuser-Busch InBev. Last year we jumped on the Bourbon County Stout bandwagon and we weren't quite sure how we felt about it at the time. In this podcast, we talk about our stance on the topic while tasting a few great bottles from Independent PNW breweries that we'll be releasing on this upcoming Black Friday. Cheers!
Wander Brewing has a barrel-aged program that is top notch! Adam and I sit down for an unplanned podcast to taste the Vanilla Emissary Bourbon Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout. This was easily one of the best beers we've ever tasted.
Peter found a Stone Brewing Enjoy After 10.31.16 in the shop. So naturally, Adam and I had to taste it! We invited Peter as our special guest and had a blast tasting this IPA that ended up surprising us by how good it was years after we forgot about it!
Dark days are ahead and with that comes dark beer season! In this episode, Adam and I share our thoughts on two crowd favorites from Fremont Brewing. We also get a chance to taste The Frais from De Garde Brewing thanks to a couple of our loyal supporters.
Here within the PNW craft beer scene, something big is in the works! We get a chance to sit down with Evan Pollock, the creator of Brewingham, a documentary about breweries, brewers, and the community within. Enjoy the show!
Frank Trosset is head brewer and co-owner of Aslan Brewing and Aslan Depot: Barrels and Blending. Adam and I get a chance to sit down with Frank to record what was one of the most fun podcasts we've done so far. This one is full of beer tasting, laughter, and straight up nerding out on all things craft beer while hanging out at the Aslan Depot location.
In our very first episode of "What's That Style?", we step away from IPA's and into the Marzen and Festbier styles. Adam also gives a little Oktoberfest history lesson while we taste four different beers!
We get asked all the time about how we buy the beer for our craft beer bar locations. It's not as easy as you might think but it's a pretty fun process!
Ever heard of Pearl Jam? How about Georgetown Brewing? Adam and Jesse taste and talk about this amazing beer brewed to build stronger awareness and raise money to fight homelessness in Seattle.
Ever heard of a Brut IPA? In this episode, we talk about where the style originated from while tasting one we brewed in collaboration with The North Fork Brewery!
Adam and I talk about our recent road trip to visit some breweries in Seattle while tasting the Triumvirate IPA from Reuben's Brews!
Crux Fermentation Project and this specific beer hold a unique place in Overflow history. Adam and I talk about our experience at this PNW brewery while tasting a style that sparked the idea for what has become a fan favorite event at Overflow.
We're super thrilled about the casual/beer geek vibe of this podcast! Adam and I sit down with the head brewer and marketing director for a new brewery in Bellingham Washington, Twin Sisters Brewing Company. We talk about the vibe of their space, decoction mashing, and geek out on some beers!
In this podcast, we talk about a super secret brewers meeting in Bellingham and taste a couple IPA's from Block 15 Brewing. These beers were super fresh, which really brought out the dankness in the aroma of the Sticky Hands. We hope you like it! =)
In this podcast, we talk with a local radio station about how we met and ultimately started Overflow Taps. We cover our backgrounds, passion for craft beer, and the charitable side of our social good tap house.
It's almost time for one of the biggest beer events of the year in Bellingham, WA. In this podcast, we talk about events, breweries, beers, and why Bellingham Beer Week is very special to us.
In this episode, we take you on a tour of Kulshan Brewing Company and how they're staying active in the Bellingham Beer Culture side of things. Great beer, solid branding, and killer events are what's taking this brewery to the next level. We also talk about Bellingham Beer Week, one of the largest beer events of the year in the PNW. In case you're curious, we tasted a little beer as well...
When Head Brewer, Frank Trosset, offered up a soon to be released bottle for our podcast, we were pumped! In this episode, we taste the High Plains Drifter American Brett Ale by Aslan Brewing Company. Described as a table style brett ale dry hopped and aged in oak with Motueka hops, we found this beer to be incredibly sessionable!
It was great sitting down with Adam to taste the Mount Saint Humulus Triple IPA from Bale Breaker Brewing Company. We talk about the Washington Hop Mob, the differences between an IPA and a Triple IPA, and close out with a little fun fact for you craft beer trivia fans out there!
We've been anxiously waiting to get our hands on this craft beer collaboration from Wander Brewing and Four Winds Brewing Co. Before this, we didn't even know the style existed! Listen to our take on the beer itself and find out why the style became extinct. We also talk about our unique history with the folks at Wander Brewing and share some advice they gave before launching Overflow Taps. Cheers!
At Overflow Taps, we get mistaken for a brewery quite often. So why not start brewing beer? Adam geeks out on the Snack Pack Brown, a beer he brewed with Eric Jorgenson from North Fork Brewing. He also dives into his connection with Augie's Coffee, which was used in the brewing process. This one is both heady and fun. Cheers!
This one's all about story! We got a chance to learn about an amazing hop farm in Cowiche Canyon, how Fremont got started, and that we have no problem tasting craft beer with Adrian at 9am. The Hazy Cowiche Canyon Fresh Hop didn't disappoint! Did you know it was the first "Salmon Safe" beer? Neither did we...
Our very first episode was SO FUN. We loved sitting down to taste the Super Saison by pFriem Family Brewers. Through this tasting, we learn a little history about the brewery, why Adam loves this beer so dang much (he has bottles stashed away), and how crushable this beer truly is. Hope you enjoy! =)