Ep. 78: Hammer Spring Distillery

On this Episode, Tastemaster David and Honorary Tastemaster Chad Hopkins, sit down with the Owner and Head Distiller of Hammer Spring Distillery, JP. JP started the distillery from the ground up with nothing but passion and a hunger for learning. Hammer Spring is proof that you can do ANYTHING you put your mind and hard work towards,

JP shares some of the products from Hammer Spring Distillery which can be purchased on location or at your local DABC store! Support local, by buying local! The products we try are Hammer Spring Gin, Barrel Finished Gin, Bourbon Whiskey, Perky Cowgirl Coffee Liqueur and the one that blew the boys’ minds… Habanero Flavored Vodka!!

Ep. 77: Matt Yeager of Hopkins Brewing Co.

Tune in as Tastemaster David sits down with Brewer of Hopkins Brewing Co., Matt Yeager. A Jersey born drummer turned into a Utah made Craft Beer Brewer. Matt has been cranking out the most unique and tasty small batches in Utah! Everything from Pumpkin beer to a beer made with Worcestershire Sauce (it’s actually really good)!!

Matt’s Small Batch Brews come out every other Friday! To enjoy some of his incredible and flavorful brews, head to Hopkins Brewing Co to throw back a pint or three!

This Episode is brought to you by Han’s Kombucha & Hopkins Brewing Co.

Ep. 76: Han’s Kombucha!

On this Episode, Tastemaster David and Boozy Cupcake Baketender Melissa Diaz sit down with Hannah and Kate of Han’s Kombucha. Han’s is a small batch, women-owned, local Kombucha brewery in Salt Lake City! Hannah started into the world of kombucha in college and became a favorite amongst her friends. Kate is a well traveled entrepreneur with an extraordinary palate. With these two ladies at the helm, they have been Utah by the Kombucha-Storm! The ingredients they use are locally sourced and made with love.

Han’s Kombucha has outrageously delicious flavors such as: Pineapple Cactus Nectar, Raspberry Rose, and Chai Pear just to name a few. Join us as we sip some of these amazing flavors that will blow you away! Remember to support local by buying local! Go to hanskombucha.com for your next order of local Booch.

Ep. 75: Local Badass Brent

Today we sit down with our dear friend Brent who has been homebrewing out of his start up basement brewery. Listen, while we taste some of his very own homebrewed creations and take you through his incredible life journey.

From jumping out of planes to juggling on a unicycle, Brent has done it all! Even after a long life full of unimaginable memories, he thrives to complete the next adventure that awaits him. You will not want to miss his awe-inspiring life story.

Ep. 74: Eight Settlers Distillery

Tastemaster David is joined with his dear friend and Co-host Chad Hopkins of Hopkins Brewing. On this Episode, they interview the Distillers of Eight Settlers Distillery located at the mouth of Big Cottonwood Canyon. The distillers, Dylan and Jason, have a love and passion for what they do and with only a few months into business they are quickly making a name for themselves along with some mouth watering spirits!

Tune in as we break down their Ragtown American Whiskey, Devil’s Gate Burbon Whiskey, Butler Vodka, and brand new Green Ditch Gin!

Ep. 73: Craft Beer w/the boys of ‘Messin’ with Mormons’

No… We wont be messing with Mormons in any way/shape or form. This just happens to be the name of a local Podcast out of Salt Lake City hosted by Chez, Wade and CD. “Messin’ with Mormons” is a fun, deep, passionate and zany Podcast. Trust us when we say, this we will have you laughing out loud!

On this Episode, the Tastemasters try to open the palate of Chez, Wade and CD with the help of some of their favorite Local Craft Beer from Grid City Beer Works.

This Episode is Sponsored by: Hopkins Brewing Co. & Sweet Vinyl Bakeshop

Ep. 72: Craft Saison’s with Bryce!

On this Episode, Tastemaster David and Gcat try their hardest to open the palate of their new good friend Bryce! Bryce is a father, husband, homebrewer and local badass who is a supporter of all Utah Craft Beer! If you haven’t met or heard of Bryce (aka mormon_beer) then you are truly missing out!

Ep. 71: Non-Alcoholic Beers with Corey

On this Episode, Tastemasters David and Wyatt sit down with their Producer Corey, owner of Fuse Audio. Corey does not drink alcohol and we finally convinced him to talk beer with us as we breakdown Non-Alcoholic Craft Beers from Bravus Brewing Company. This Episode proves that you do NOT have to drink an alcoholic beverage in order to enjoy this Podcast!

This Episode is sponsored by Hopkins Brewing Co. and Sweet Vinyl Bakeshop!

Ep. 70: Brandon Shay Productions

On this Episode, Tastemaster David and Honorary Tastemaster Dini, “bro out” with Brandon Shay. Brandon is a wizard at photography and does anything from taking amazing photos, videography and even beardoirs!! He also preforms live music in a band.

Join us as we broaden the palate of Brandon and open his mind to Craft Beer!

Ep. 69: Grid City Beer Works

On this incredible Episode, Tastemaster David and Co-Host Derik DeBoard sit down with the owners of Grid City Beer Works: Jeremy Gross, Drew Reynolds and Justin Belliveau. These 3 gentlemen pour their beers 3 different ways and always follow these 3 guidelines: Taste, Balance & Finish! So it’s not surprising that they are winners of the 2020 GABF Bronze Medal.

Tune is as we discuss everything from brewing with the decoction method to Satan! This is an Episode you cannot afford to miss!