Tastemasters

On this Episode, the Tastemasters sit down with Head Distiller of Holystone Distilling, Ethan Miller. While starting his distilling career amongst the well known High West Distillery, Ethan has spent over a decade perfecting his art from New Deal Distillery in Oregon to Dented Brick in Salt Lake County. Not only is Ethan producing top-shelf quality liquor, he is also the only distiller in Utah who makes “Navy Strength Gin,” “Absinthe,” “Shochu,” and a jaw dropping purplish-blue gin that is a tribute to Breast Cancer Warriors! Truly a master at his craft and is continuing to push the bar higher for Craft Liquor.

Tune in as we talk with the man behind the magic of Bosun’s Navy Strength Gin, Perla Vodka, Apparition Absinthe Verte, Tsunami Shochu, and their most recent gin Cerulea. *Disclosure* Once you drink Holystone… You cannot go back to anything less!!

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On this Episode, the Tastemasters bring their friend Julia to sit and talk shop. Julia is the Brewer of Strap Tank Brewery in Springville and has been cranking out awesome local Craft Beer. One in particular, the Cosmic Fog, has been turning heads and quickly became a local favorite that is asked about year-round!

Not only can she brew incredible Craft Beer, but she also helped start the Utah Chapter of the Pink Boots Society! The Pink Boots Society is a well renowned international non-profit organization that is geared to support women in the brewing world! Tune in as we break down some of Julia’s current beers on tap!

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On this Episode, the Tastemasters sit down with Scott Haley of Mindful Coffee Company where each bag of coffee is made with top notch ingredients and with love. This local micro-roastery located in Salt Lake City, UT, is beginning to make a great name for themselves. Not only do they produce amazing coffee, their concept of being mindful truly resonates with what we do as Tastemasters… Chasing passion!

Hand-crafted coffee is like Craft Beer, it is made with passion! We discuss how to compliment this fabulous local coffee with crafted beers from local breweries. The taste will completely electrify your palate! After listening to this Episode, you will understand why you cannot go wrong with a cup (or two) of Mindful Coffee in the morning or in your locally brewed beer!

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On this Episode, we sit down with our dear friend Jason Godwin (aka. Dini), while we drink and breakdown some beers from local award winning brewery Proper Brewing Co.

Join us as we showcase some of our favorite beers by Proper Brewing Co. Featured Craft Beers include: Beckerman’s Brew – American Pilsner, Lake Effect – Gose Ale with Coriander & Salt, Blizzard Wizard – Hazy Pale Ale, and Proper Beer – English-style Golden Ale (GABF 2020 Gold Medal Winner).

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On this Episode, Tastemasters David and Wyatt celebrate their 1 Year Anniversary!! Tune in as they recap favorite Episodes and memories throughout 2020.

David and Wyatt would like to thank all those who have supported them throughout their first year! All support staff, Fuse Studio, Breweries (and their Craft Beer), Special Guests, and all the fans who have stuck through the thick and thin of this first year! Here’s to many more adventures, stories, memories, shared knowledge, and of course… Crafted Beers and Beverages!! Cheers!

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Merry Christmas from the Tastemasters!! On this Episode, Honorary Tastemaster Cody joins as we talk about beers that were made for this holiday season. Also, tune in as some holiday cheer is conversed while breaking down some Christmas traditions.

Featured Beers include: Epic Brewing Co. Grandma Van’s Candy Cane Stout, Red Rock Brewery’s Griswald’s Holiday Ale, and Uinta Brewing Co. Peppermint Patty Pastry Stout

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You CANNOT make beer without malt! Curious to know what malt is? Where does malt come from? Are there different types of malt? All these questions and more are answered when Tastemaster David and Honorary Tastemaster Cody sit down and converse with Malster James Weed of Solstice Malt.

Tune in as we dive in deep with the man who’s been making top-notch quality malt and taking beer within our Craft Beer Community to another level!

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An Artisan-Award Winning Distillery out of Murry, Utah that produces head turning Vodka, Gin, Shochu, and Absinthe. Yeah, you read that correctly, Utah’s first legal Absinthe exists right here in our backyard!

Mike and Barbie, along with Head Distiller Ethan, bring a true meaning to “Top Shelf” in the Spirits category! In this Episode, we break down what Holystone Distillery stands for with fascinating stories from the owners. Trust us when we say, your palate will be dying to try any/all products that come from Holystone Distillery!

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Chad Hopkins of Hopkins Brewing Company, sits down and kicks it with the Tastemasters on this Episode. From Homebrewer to Brewpub Owner/Brewer, Chad has spent much of his time perfecting his craft and sharing it with the community he loves! Tune in as Chad shares his love and passion for Craft Beer by showcasing some of his coolest beers!

Featured Beers included: Sugar House Pilsner, Chili Mangose, The Basic Witch Pumpkin Chocolate Stout, and a special can of a limited release which Chad uses personal home-grown ingredients to make! Hang on as we introduce you to a MUST VISIT local Brewpub.

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On this Episode, the Tastemasters sit and chat with their good friend Josh van Amstel about barrel-aged beers! Barrel-aged beers have an interesting/unique charred and toasted flavor from beautiful wooden barrels that have been aging for some time. Not every barrel-aged beer turns out great, but when done correctly, barrel-aging can personify the beer itself. Find out why as we break down and try Scotch Ales, Barley Wine’s and Bourbon Barrel Stouts.

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