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Ep. 192 - Inside Tactical Brewing with Kreis Holland
Host Mike sits down with Kreis Holland of Tactical Brewing (Baldwin Park/Orlando) to explore the brewery’s origin, growth and community-focused approach. They discuss brewing techniques—from fooder-aged lagers and New Zealand Pilsners to West Coast IPAs and popular watermelon sours—plus creative experiments (oyster-black lager, pandan and ube) and the brewery’s expansion into a 12,000 sq ft facility. Key topics include balancing creativity and consistency, the business side of beer (distribution and regional challenges), festival touring, the local Orlando craft scene, launching a spirits program, and practical advice for aspiring podcasters and brewers. Expect beer stories, brewing tips, and wide-ranging conversation about craft culture and community.
4 Oct 2026
Episode 191 — Daniel Guido: Brewing, Karaoke & Community Drives
Mike welcomes brewer and Tipsy Entertainment co-founder Daniel Guido for Taproom Podcast episode 191. They discuss Daniel’s dual role as a brewer and event promoter, Tipsy’s rapid growth, and how karaoke, trivia and creative events have helped build strong brewery partnerships from Big Bear to Long Beach.The conversation covers community-focused work — back-to-school and Christmas drives supporting foster and local kids — plus behind-the-scenes brewing life, job hunting in the industry, beer styles and trends (stouts, black IPAs, cask ales, seltzers), situational beer picks, and ideas for bringing breweries and people together.Listeners can expect stories, practical tips for event and brewery collaboration, local beer recommendations, and where to find Tipsy Entertainment on social media. Tune in for a mix of beer talk, community impact, and entertaining nightlife ideas.
Episode 190 of the Taproom Podcast features returning guest Cody Sherwood (Less Hate More Lager), now at Central Standard Brewing. Mike and Cody cover the closure of Wichita Brewing, Cody’s move to Kansas City, becoming a new dad, and his advocacy for mental health in the brewing community.The conversation also dives into beer culture and trends — the rise and pitfalls of hazy IPAs, the case for lagers, sensory challenges, and industry pretension — plus fun segments like “Three Beers and a Story,” festival talk (JBF, CBC), upcoming shows, and community-focused events. Expect honest, unfiltered brewers’ talk and practical perspectives on brewing, sales, and staying authentic.
Who has been a guest on The Taproom Podcast
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Barney Santos
Winston Goreen
Tim Weaver
Francisco Martinez
Reach and audience
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YouTube views
2,516
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
19 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
114 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 56 / 100
A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.
Quality
57
Social presence
0
YouTube
68
Engagement
71
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