What's On Tap Radio
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KPRC AM 950 (KPRC-AM)
Whats on Tap Radio is an award winning radio show covering beer and the culture around it, heard Sundays 3-5p on KPRC-AM 950, Houston.. Beer Guru James Simpson and Beer Logic Chad Pilbeam bring news from the beer world, break down beer styles and what foods pairs with it, homebrewing and they talk with brewmasters/prominent players from the beer industry. Grab a pint and enjoy. Cheers!
Have a Beer During Shelter-in-Place.
On tap this week: What states are drinking the most during this pandemic?, Molson Coors pledges $1 million to support bartenders, If-cryptocurrencies-were-beer, Michael Irvin oddly criticizes Corona beer, Distillers are making hand sanitizer, Restaurants, bars risk fines and jail time for refusing to uphold social distancing, What foods are so undesirable that they sit on alone on the empty shelves. All this and more! This episode is presented by Cask Branding and RTIC Coolers. Enjoy the show!
01:25:1630/03/2020
Social Distance Beer Drinking.
On tap this week: Social Distancing, Bars, dine-in restaurant services are now closed in an effort to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, The push to cancel Texas mixed beverage tax & sales tax during COVID-19, KFC ad falls victim to Coronavirus concern, A new trend of digital drinking with friends while in quarantine, The Beer Snake. All this and so much more. Featuring special guest Justin Stapleton.
01:25:3323/03/2020
Cartoons on Beer Labels..Do They Belong??
On tap this week: Craft Beer knocks off Big Beer, Buc-ee's Beaver Nugget beer, Cartoons on Beer Labels, Beer vending machines, Keystone Light wants to make your dog famous, Crawfish Saturdays at No Label Brewing, Pairing food and beer. All this and so much more. Featuring special guest Ryan Lewis.
01:23:4216/03/2020
No, you can NOT get Coronavirus from drinking Corona!!
How is the Coronavirus impacting the beer industry?, The 2020 CraftBeer.com Great American Beer Bars, Molson Coors shooting, a man is only drinking beer for Lent, Plus a preview of the 9th annual Wild West Brew Fest. Featuring special guests from The Katy Rotary Club. All this and so much more. Presented by Caskbranding.com and RTIC Coolers. Enjoy the show!
01:24:4910/03/2020
A Brewery Closes While Another One Opens.
On tap this week: Drinking beer daily can almost double a man's chances of living a longer life, Are beer goggles real?, A bottle shop workers fight back from would-be thieves. Reading the new book, "How NOT To Start A F@ck!ng Brewery," Stats on brewery closures to brewery openings, We grab a beer with Local Group Brewing that is now open in Hardy Yards. All this and so much more. Featuring special guests Kelly Meyer and James "Huggy Bear" Wolf. This #OnDemand episode is presented by Cask Branding.com and RTIC Coolers.
01:40:5802/03/2020
Top Beer Producing Countries in the World.
On tap this week: On this Mardi Gras edition, paying respect to bartenders, a King Cake beer pairing, some brewery closures to announce, top beer producing countries in the world, plus a look at the new Urban South Htx. All this and so much more. Featuring special guests Marin Slanina and Dave Ohmer. Enjoy this OnDemand episode presented by Cask Branding and RTIC Coolers.
01:29:1724/02/2020
Profiling Craft Beer Drinkers.
On tap this week: Broadcasting from Southern Star Brewing Co. we learn about what new beers they are dropping and some upcoming events you will be interested in. Plus, a White Claw drinker goes postal, There is a new hard seltzer flavor coming soon, Two beer drinkers clash over IPAs, and What kind of beer drinker are you? All this and so much more. Featuring special guests: Dave Fougeron, Gale Courtney, and Omar Viengar. Enjoy the show!
01:28:0317/02/2020
What the Super Bowl Beer Ads Taught Us.
On tap this week: What did we learn from this year's Super Bowl beer ads, A PSA about Coronavirus, Blondie is looking for royalty’s from an Atlanta brewery, The most popular breweries in the U.S. and in each state, Minnesota women recognizes her missing dog on a Florida Brewery beer can, plus we talk gardening with City Acre Brewing Co.. All this and more. Featuring special guest Matt Schlabach. This episode is presented by Cask Branding and RTIC Coolers. Enjoy the show!
01:27:0010/02/2020
Flagship February is Back!
On tap this week: Flagship February 2020 begins, what are people eating and drinking at Super Bowl parties, Super Bowl aluminum cups, another brewery has been acquired, Trix and Skittles Beer is a thing, Klaus Brewing talks about brewing traditional style beers in a time of hazy fruit forward beers are all the craze. All this and much more. Featuring special guests Nathan Cunningham and Thomas Lemke.
01:23:5803/02/2020
Registering Beer As Emotional Support Animal.
PBR is now Luxurious, Busch is giving away free beer for some certain states, Don’t mess with Jennifer Lawrence, Vietnam is cracking down on Drunk-Driving, Resilience Beer for Australian Bushfire Relief launches, Might be best to shy away from a certain Brazilian brewery, El Chapo Beer, A man registers beer as emotional support animal, How did Brigadoon Brewery land in the Texas Renaissance Festival? All this and more. Featuring special guest Alan Ward. The Ondemand episode is sponsored by Cask Branding and RTIC Coolers.
01:25:2327/01/2020
A Look at the Australian Craft Beer Scene.
On tap this week: What your favorite kind of beer says about your personality, A expensive touchdown celebration, Top 10 cities for beer drinkers, LSU Fans Can Drink, Beer crisis has been avoided in a fire-stricken Australian town, Natty Light is giving people free beer for their 21st, Miller Lite has new cans. Platypus Brewing talks about the Australian craft beer scene. Featuring special guest Sean Hanrahan. This episode is presented by Cask Branding and RTIC Coolers. Enjoy the show!
01:23:4620/01/2020
Beer Trend Predictions for the Next Decade!
First live show of 2020 Broadcasting from 8th Wonder Brewery. On tap this week: Beer Trend predictions for the next decade, Lone Star Brewery owner files for bankruptcy, Is homebrewing dying a slow death?, Where has Scott Birdwell been? 8th Wonder drops new beers and has a Celebr8tion coming up. All this and so much more! Featuring special guests Ryan Soroka, Justin Davies, Rob Piwonka, and Scott Birdwell. This episode is presented by Cask Branding and RTIC Coolers. Enjoy the show!
01:26:1813/01/2020
Big Year for Small and Independent Beer in 2019!
Broadcasting from Brazos Valley Brewing Co. On tap this week: "OK, Boomer" Beer exist, Does tapping a beer can stop it from foaming?, A Nebraska Furniture Mart has the right idea, Big year for small and independent beer in 2019, Family friendly breweries and the negative feedback, plus a visit from the Zythological Society of North America, TX Chapter. All this and more! Featuring special guests Craig Mantey and Josh Bass.
01:27:3123/12/2019
Exploring the New Menu at Buffalo Bayou Brewing.
On tap this week: The show goes on the road to broadcast from the brand new Buffalo Bayou Brewing Co.. We get a tour of Buff Brew's 28,000 square-foot, three story brew oasis, Plus Chef Arash breaks down the amazing menu. Also, a buyout that has everyone scratching their head, and a beer label with humping reindeer has people upset. All this and so much more. Featuring special guests Rassul Zarinfar, Troy Witherspoon, and Chef Arash Kharat.
01:25:0016/12/2019
Raise a Toast to Gratitude!
On tap this week: Boston Beer Company launches a new campaign, A father's final wish, Mr. Rogers-Inspired Beer, Beer can help combat obesity, National Repeal Day, The best happy hour in the world, No Label Brewing Co. talks about some upcoming changes. All this and so much more. Broadcasting from Creekwood Grill with special guests Logan Respess and Ryan Lewis. Enjoy the show, Cheers!!
01:23:5909/12/2019
Taking Craft Beer Out of Context!
Celebrate small beer’s BIG impact on “Small Brewery Sunday, ”Jonas Brothers launch Coors Light beer, Stone Brewing Vs MillerCoors Lawsuit UPDATE, Anti-PG&E beer brewers are not backing down to social media backlash, PBR 99 packs are back, The champagne of beer is getting fanny once again. Clearing up rumors with Baa Baa Brewhouse. All this and so much more. Featuring special guest Marcus Wunderle Co-Owner/Head Brewer at Baa Baa Brewhouse.
01:55:3525/11/2019
A Texas Beer Turf War Erupts!
Shiner is not pleased with Karbach, Anheuser-Busch to buy out Craft Brew Alliance, 'Bud Light Guy' Jeff Adams wins free beer for Washington hockey fans, ‘Epstein Didn’t Kill Himself’ Beer, Belgian nuns selling the world’s first Trappist Beer shampoo, Virginia Brewery introduces ‘Sell The Team’ IPA, Plus, how breweries deal with negative feedback. Featuring special guest James Carlyle. All this and so much more. Enjoy the show!
01:24:2318/11/2019
Controversy in Beer!
On tap this week: Baseball bets, The Marine Corp. Birthday, North Dakota brewery is putting shelter dogs on its beer cans, Beer laced with ASBESTOS from the 1970s, Natty Light is trolling Miller Lite, Minnesota is now drinking alone when it comes to 3.2 beer, Utah liquor stores dump cases of beer down the drain, Munich’s Oktoberfest methane emissions, Founders Brewery update, what beer pairs with the Popeyes Chicken Sandwich, and an open invite to breweries that can not take criticism. All this plus so much more. Enjoy the show!
01:25:4011/11/2019
Welcome to Texas Odd Side Ales!
Grateful Dead & Dogfish Head Team Up With New Hazy IPA, Carnival Cruise Brewing Co., Founders Brewery Controversy Send beer to ‘3rd Floor Sam,'MillerCoors is moving and getting a name change, Miller Lite Will Give You Free Beer, Losing stuff while drunk, and welcome to Texas Odd Side Ales. Featuring special guests Wes O'Leary and Kyle White.
01:36:0104/11/2019
Risking Your Life For Beer!
Man’s risks his life over a 24-ounce can of beer, Anheuser-Busch alleges its secret beer recipes were stolen, 'Reverse Guinness,' Natty Light will pay $10K for the best 'Real Life Nightmare' costume, Beer spilt all over Mormon church parking lot, After nine years waiting for the Apocalypse, a guy comes out of hiding, Republic Hops talks growing hops in Texas. All this and more featuring special guests Rick Tyler and Michael Pulivino. Enjoy the show!
01:23:0028/10/2019
The World's Worst Maintenance Man Turned Head Brewer.
Woman can’t help but be sexually attracted to men who…….Busch Beer is tired Of giving free advertising, Top States that can hold their booze, Bru-Tang ain’ nothing to funk with, Beer company working to create the world's first recyclable paper bottle, Jonas Brothers Beer, Truck accident leaves hundreds of beers spilling out all over the highway. Samuel Smith Old Brewery from Tadcaster N. Yorks in Studio. Featuring Special Guest Gavin Scoreby. All this and so more! Enjoy the show!
01:26:1821/10/2019
E-scooter Mayhem at Oktoberfest.
On tap this week: 8th Wonder talks Caskmates, Beer-to-go, and The Great Taco Challenge, Also, Beer Advent calendars are hitting stores, The Boston Beer Company and NHL announce new partnership, Hundreds lose their driving licenses during Oktoberfest, Jägermeister and Arrogant Consortia team up, Plus a lesson on Mezcales Union. All this and more! Broadcasting from 8th Wonder Brewery in EADO Houston Texas with special guests Rob Piwonka, Remy Reyes and Justin Stapleton. Enjoy the show!
01:35:5414/10/2019
Live From the 2019 Great American Beer Festival.
Broadcasting from the GABF in Denver Colorado. On tap a complete recap of the festival, highlights from the award ceremony, the economic impact impact of craft beer, Ken Grossman of Sierra Nevada talks about his upcoming nationwide tour, Bob Pease of the Brewers Association discusses whether politics belongs in beer, Troy Witherspoon stops by to give the latest on construction of the Buff Brew Brewtopia and they are looking to hire. All this and so much more from the 2019 Great American Beer Festival. Cheers!
01:24:4407/10/2019
The World's Best Wheat Beer.
Beer spilled in the Capital, A Canadian beer banned for being ‘Too Cheap’, A Weyerbacher and White Castle collaboration, Spotted Cows found at the home of Spotted Cow Beer, Golden Road Brewing to pay to watch Rams games and drink beer. Hangovers are no an illness, Plus all the way from Belgium we welcome Brasserie du Bocq to the show. Special Guests featuring Olivier Degehet, manager of Brewery Operations for Brasserie du Bocq and Hilda Stevens of Merchant du Vin. Enjoy the show!
01:25:5130/09/2019
Where to and not to celebrate Oktoberfest.
A college kid needs beer money, The cities to and not to celebrate Oktoberfest, Japan braces for surge in beer drinking, Beer consumption by capita: Where does your state rank? Beer cup snake at Wrigley Field reaches python status. All this and more. Enjoy the show!
01:22:0423/09/2019
A Pickled Bologna and Beer Pairing with Southern Star Brewing Co.
Broadcasting from the taproom of Southern Star Brewing Co. with special guests Dave Fougeron, Omar Viengar, and Keith Amador. Whats is the latest with Southern Star Brewing Co and what of their beers pairs with Pickled Bologna? Plus, New Fridge App will stop your beer from exploding, The 'corn syrup' war rages on, Tourist charged for what has to be 'most expensive beer in history,' Do brewers know what season it is? All this and more, enjoy the show!
01:23:3116/09/2019
Date, Get Married, or Take a Honeymoon..Beer Does it All!
Throw a wedding at St. Louis brewery for $1,000, a Oklahoma couple gets honeymoon paid for by a beer company, The fun police are out in full force in Alaska, AB InBev no longer owns Redhook, a craft beer even Jim Gaffigan would like, Eco- Friendly Beer Pong, Founders Brewing gets acquired and a kick ass datenight. All this and so much more. Special Guests: David Loesch, Jennifer Royo, Troy Witherspoon, and David Graham.
01:23:0909/09/2019
Are beer drinkers becoming too sensitive?
Wisconsin brewery recalls beer due to ‘risk of explosion,’ Best Selling beers in the U.S., A Texas-Brewery is facing criticism over beer name, Best American cities for beer lovers, Corn dog beer sparks interest at Iowa State Fair, DeFalco’s home brew shop to close after 48 years, Feges Bbq stops by to give a preview of the Brew-B-Que happening at the 10th Annual Brewmaster's Craftbeer Festival. Thirsty Thursdays are back at Minute Maid Park, all this and so much more. Special Guests: Erin Smith and Patrick Feges.
01:21:5026/08/2019
Accept or not but Hard Seltzers are taking over the world.
Keystone Light giving away year's worth of free rent, Trading plastic handles for free beer, Hard Seltzers are taking over the world, AB-InBev just acquired another craft brewery, Oktoberfest at Southern Star Brewing, Deschutes Brewing stops by the show, plus Amazon's next move. Broadcasting live from The Hobbit Cafe with special guests Dave Fougeron, Omar Viengar, Evan Stansbury, and John Edmonds.
01:22:5619/08/2019
Drink it first at the Brewmasters Craft Beer Festival!
On tap this week: Stadium beer sales suspended at a stadium in Mexico, Cleveland Browns quarterback impresses fans at an Indian’s game, Science confirms: Men with beer bellies are better in bed, A deadbeat dad caught putting beer in toddler’s baby bottle, The beer brands and styles most talked about on Instagram, plus a preview of the 10th Annual Brewmasters Craft Beer Festival. Special Guests Clifton McDerby and Michael Garfield.
01:22:5912/08/2019
A Pint of Beer Turns into a Class-Action Lawsuit.
On tap this week: A home renovation unearthed hidden beer cans, Amazon Prime Day turns disastrous for Target, the Budweiser beer empire was built on debt, a San Antonio brewer goes bankrupt, how a glass of beer at TGI Fridays turned into a class-action lawsuit, a Chinese man caught smuggling a North Korean beer into Japan, a surfers bizarre reaction to getting attacked by shark, plus a special announcement from the Hobbit Cafe. All this and more! With special guest John Edmonds.
01:28:0005/08/2019
What Can Go Wrong at an Unlimited Taco and Beer Festival??
What can ruin an Unlimited Taco and Beer Festival? Has Iggy Pop hit rock bottom? Boy selling 'ICE COLD BEER' gets a visit from cops, North Carolina rejects polygamy beer, Four Loko Flashlights….Not that kind of flashlight. All this and more. Special Guests Alex P. Middleton and Justin Stapleton.
01:22:1229/07/2019
Hey Honey, I Want to Quit My Job and Open a Brewery.
A Kylie Jenner IPA? White Claw surpasses nearly all craft beer brands in sales, PBR releases hard coffee, craft beer is getting more wild with flavors, Brazos Valley and Galveston Island Brewing talk about convincing spouses to open a brewery. All this and more! Special Guests Alex Middleton, Mike Beaubien, Josh Bass and Mark Dell'Osso.
01:22:3815/07/2019
Cheers to the 2019 Best Beers in America!
Cheers to the best beers in America, Corona beer introduces interlocking cans, Your favorite Kellogg’s cereals now available as beers. , Bar leaves notes on the cars of customers who choose not to drink and drive, Belgian monks finally launch website to sell 'world's best beer'21st Amendment Brewery launches in Texas. Special Guest Nico Freccia. Enjoy the show!
01:25:5401/07/2019
Baileson Brewing Out of TABC Jail!
A man sued Brewdog for sex discrimination, Miller Lite new gimmick CANNTROL explained, Jägermeister launches ‘Deer & Beer,’ Gov. Greg Abbott signs "Beer-to-Go" bill into law, Update on Bailesons Brewing finally out of TABC jail. Dad bods are in plus you have been pouring your beer wrong this whole time. All this and more. Special guests Johnny Hemberger and Adam Cryer.
01:20:0024/06/2019
Healthy Beer is HERE!
Kona Brewing reaches settlement over misleading packaging, Miller Lite has a new gimmick, Healthy beer is here, Serving beer from an armpit, Most popular beer in every state, Beloved actor gets in the craft beer game, plus a trip to Middle Earth aka The Hobbit Cafe. All this and more.Featuring Special Guest: John Edmonds. Grab a beer and enjoy the show!
01:33:2317/06/2019
Put Down the Pitchforks and Grab a Beer!
On tap this week: Drinks on delivery, The Pabst Mansion in Milwaukee Will Hold a Yard Sale, In Germany, Open-Container Beers Are a Way of Life, A London Bar just became First Nudist Pub, Seattle brewery cancels Crips- and Bloods-themed beers after social media explodes, Resilience Update, “PUT DOWN YOUR PITCHFORKS!!” Braodcasting from Southern Star Brewing with special guests Omar Viengar, Dave Fougeron, and Keith Amador. Enjoy the show!
01:24:1810/06/2019
Is Trump Killing The Beer Industry?
Trump Is killing the beer industry? Busch Guy will officiate, provide the beer & pay for one lucky winner's wedding, A new study suggests fake smiling at work increases drinking habits, Sierra Nevada still waiting for half the proceeds from its Camp Fire benefit beer, Florida beer used butterflies in the brewing process, Plus..Come on Give Tom Hanks his beer! All this and more. Enjoy the show. Cheers!
01:23:2003/06/2019
America's Favorite Beers!
On tap this week: Charlotte brewery offers free beer for stolen van, America's favorite beers, Dublin mayor's office tore through it's free beer allowance, Distributor group on board with beer-to-go sales, the real reason we like coffee and beer, and just in time for Father's Day..Dad Bod Beer. Broadcasting from No Label Brewing Co. with special guest Gale Courtney. Enjoy the show!
01:32:0527/05/2019
Pinchin' Pennies During American Craft Beer Week!
On Tap This Week: Welcome to American Craft Beer Week! BrewDog backlash over branding and expenses claim, Boston Beer purchases Dogfish Head Brewery, Guns N’ Roses sues Oskar Blues Brewery, Natty Light is looking for a Summer Intern, Beer-infused sausages that will get you drunk. All this and more. Enjoy the show!
01:21:4720/05/2019
The Scientific Benefits of Drinking Beer!
On tap this week: No beer with karaoke in Utah, The scientific benefits of drinking beer, Graffiti mystery in Akron, Biodegradable coolers, More proof that millennials are beer snobs, and sooo much more! Broadcasting from Creekwood Grill with special guests Mark Nichols and Josh Samples.
01:24:1613/05/2019
The Early Days of the American Pale Ale!
Texas House OKs sales of beer-to-go, Mexicans mad over plan to ban sale of cold beer, Suit alleging ‘Hawaiian’ beer NOT made in Hawaii, Craft beer pioneer blames bankruptcy on……,Constellation regrets spending a billion for Ballast Point, Craft Beer Icon Ken Grossman of Sierra Nevada talks brewing a hoppy beer during the time of light beer. Special Guest: Ken Grossman
01:29:4806/05/2019
Hold My Beer And Watch This!
On Tap This Week: No one can believe Missouri beer drinkers named this brew Best In Fest, How Joey the strange ‘unicorn’ sheep was saved from death, Carlsberg beer is no good….and they admit it, Guinness is going green, A Detroit cop in trouble for volunteered for breathalyzer training, plus Saint Arnold Brewing is turning 25 years old. Hold My Beer and Watch This. Special Guest Lennie Ambrose.
01:34:0129/04/2019
Preview of the 2019 Wild West Brewfest!
Respect the Beer at the Wild West Brew Fest in Katy Saturday, April 27TH at Katy Mills Mall! It’s been voted number one Beer Festival in North America for three years in a row! With over 600 different brews, you'll find several that will rock your world! All net proceeds support nonprofit organizations. Come help prep those taps at the best pre-party in town and get primed with the brewers Friday, April 26th. Tickets are selling FAST. Purchase tickets, find out all info, and to book a hotel room from the number of participating hotels. with special guest rates. This is a 2 day event so I recommend booking a hotel room. Wild West Brew Fest April 26th and 27th at Katy Mills Mall get your tickets today. Wild West Brewfest.com.Special Guests: Jennifer Royo, Chris Garcia and David Losesch.
21:5322/04/2019
Who Would You Love To Have A Beer With?
On tap this week: Stone Brewing Berlin sold, Who would you rather drink a beer with?, Museum of beer, Beer cans for sale, a study reveals people would pay less for beer made by……, Plus we catch up with Blood Bros Bbq. All this and more! Special Guests: Terry Wong, Robin Wong, and Quy Hoang.
01:25:1815/04/2019
National Beer Day on the Radio!
It is National Beer Day! On tap this week: Beer at the Masters, Can drinking beer shrink your brain?, Stone Vs. MillerCoors, Craft Beer Growth, Breweries had fun on April Fool’s Day. Another preview of the 2019 Wild West Brew Fest. Special Guests David Loesch and Kayce Reina.
01:27:3108/04/2019
The Great Corn Syrup War Rages On!
The Great Corn Syrup War rages on, Fridge full of beer magically appears, Top U.S. cities for beer drinkers, Sam Adams is dedicating a beer to RBG, The lost unicorn, Dogfish Head produces a beer that can develop beer, Plus we meet up with True Anomaly Brewing. Special Guest. Michael Duckworth. Enjoy the show!
01:27:1901/04/2019
The Booze Police Gets Stung!
On tap this week: In an undercover operation, it was the booze police who got stung, SAPD seeks tips on man who stole truck full of beer, No more beer for Russian Olympic athletes, and another preview of the 2019 Wild West Brew Fest. Special Guests: Josh Lindsey, Joe Casiano, Kayce Reina, David Loecsh, Ralph Brock, and The Katy Rotary Club.
01:30:1425/03/2019
St. Patrick's Day Broadcast from The Hobbit Cafe
Broadcasting from The Hobbit Cafe on a beautiful St. Patrick's Day! On tap this week: The United States of Beer, PBR Whiskey? Where to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, This best place to find a date, Is craft beer getting out of control? Plus a whole bunch of shenanigans. Special Guests. Logan Repress, Josh Bass, John and Raymond Edmonds. This is a party on the radio. Enjoy the show!
01:29:0618/03/2019
Beer Trends Have Gotten Stranger and Stranger.
Broadcasting from 8th Wonder Brewery. Lone Star goes on a diet, Beer trends have gotten stranger and stranger, Police in Kentucky seek volunteers to get drunk, The 77-pack is back, Millennials are continuing to kill the US beer industry, and a recap Flagship February. Special guests Ryan Soroka, Aaron Corsi, and Stephen Beaumont.
01:37:2611/03/2019