On today's episode, the guys bring in IPAs that they would offer to a first-time IPA drinker. Tune in for beer confessionals, blind-tasting, and find out which IPAs Rick, Gabe, and Steven brought - but most importantly, which beer are  they gonna TAP!

Episode 1 - IPA Tasting

In this episode, the cast welcomes special guest Phil Rodriguez as they bring in their celebrating-est Oktoberfest beers, and talk about what they may or may not know about the festival itself. The Golden Suds Confessional gets its name and the group gets a surprise! Tune in to find out which Oktoberfest gets OctoberTAPPED!


Episode 2 - Oktoberfests

For today's episode, the guys are tasked with bringing in their favorite German Lager. Tune in for a blind-tasting with a surprise ending, and find out what Rick, Gabe, and Steven brought and which German Lager gets the TAP?

Episode 3 -  German Lagers

Every other food is assaulting your tastebuds with a pumpkin version this time of year, and beer is no different! Join us as Rick and Steve step outside their comfort zone while Gabe discovers he's not quite the pumpkin king he thought he was, The blind beer-tastings continue on this special Halloween edition of Tap That!

Episode 4 - Pumpkin

The cold Southern California chill of the low-70s is finally setting in,  but join Rick, Steve, and Gabe for blind-tasting and confessionals for beer that will warm the cockles of your heart.
Pull up a  seat by the fireside and enjoy a tall glass of the Tap That podcast!

Episode 5 - Autumn Beers

Daylight savings has ended so we here at Tap That have brought in some dark ales to match the light outside during happy hour. Follow along at home as we continue our blind-tastings while Rick does celebrity impressions and Gabe still can't figure out what beer he brought, but most importantly we decide what beer we're gonna TAP!

Episode 6 - Dark Ales

In preparation for upcoming family meals we go out of our comfort zone to explore the world of ciders! Listen as we try to identify the fruit flavors and figure out how to have our first tiebreaker! Find out what cider you should tap for your family shindig here on Tap That Podcast!

Episode 7 - Ciders

In this weeks episode, sweet flavors return as the boys of Tap That tackle brown ales! Listen in as the addition of a wild card  makes Steve forget what he brought, and the possibility of a spoiled beer making it to the blind tasting.  If it's brown, drink it down with this week's Tap That!

Episode 8 - Browns

Special guest Phil Rodriguez joins the boys once again for an episode they've all been waiting for! Find out who breaks the rules and brings in something they weren't supposed to, and why Rick goes back to wrestling metaphors to determine the winner! It's Thirsty Thursday once again, listen in to find out the stout we TAP!

Episode 10 - Stouts

The holidays are a time for family, and we here at Tap That invite you to join our family as we bring in some of this year's Christmas beers. Get to the know the Tap That family a little better in the true holiday spirit as we air our dirty laundry! As always, we feature our Golden Suds Confessional and blind-tastings, but witness the possible return of a previous winner! Cuddle up by the fire and find out which beer we'd leave out for Santa and which one we TAP!

Episode 11 - Christmas Beers

For a special New Year's episode of Tap That, we choose the best 12-pack to bring with you to a New Year's Eve party! Not only that, but we invite friends and listeners over to our place to witness a live recording and help us choose! Join us as we close out the year with a bang and several beers and find out what beer box we're gonna TAP!

New Year's Eve Episode - 12 packs!

2016 has many surprises in store for all of us - and with our first episode of the year, we honor that mystery by bringing in beers we have never tasted! It's New Beer for a New Year here on Tap That! Join Rick, Gabe, and Steve for a completely blind-tasting where NEW is the only rule, and find out which mystery beer we TAP!

Episode 13 - New Year, New Beer!

It's still sorta cold in southern California so we continue tackling the dark wintery beers with Porters! In today's episode, Gabe tries to be like Rick and guess all the blind-tasters, Steve tells us about a beer flood, and the guys accidentally create a new flavor! Listen in and find out what porter we TAP!

Episode 14 - Porters

We've been drinking a lot of dark beers lately on Tap That, so we thought we would lighten up the mood with an episode on Pale Ales! Join us as Rick brings something dear to his heart and we think Steve starts feeling those hunger pangs mid-show, because suddenly wants to pair everything with food. Listen in and find out which Pale Ale the boys TAP!

Episode 15 - Pale Ales

On today's episode of Tap That, we go international! Belgian beers are the subject of today's blind-tasting as the guys struggle to identify exactly what it is that makes that unique flavor. Listen in to find out the beer that got Steve into craft beer and Rick decides to throw a curve ball with his pick. But most of all, find out what Belgian beer we TAP!

Episode 16 - Belgian Style

All beers make you have more fun, but this week we decided to tap into the idea of summer and bring in blonde ales! join us for more blind tastings and Rick's shenanigans as we decide what beer we TAP!

Episode 17 - Blondes

The Tap That boys came together because they like to drink beer, and sometimes we don't want to wait for an episode to try something. Early this month Stone Brewery released their Americano Stout, and Steve managed to get his hands on a six-pack. Hear what the guys have to say and whether or not you should Tap That!

QuickTap! - Stone Americano Stout

We all do dumb things in the name of love and on this week's Tap That we go searching for that special beer that you can share with that special someone! Join us as Rick and Steve try their Barry White voices, our very own Suds Producer Susie Q and Assistant Jenn add a wild card, and find out which beer we we'd berry much want to TAP!

Episode 18 - I Love You "Berry" Much

On today's episode, the Buds revisit the beer from the first ever episode of Tap That, only this time they bring in some of their favorites! Special guest Phil Rodriguez joins as the Buds drink their favorite IPAs! Listen as everyone thinks the top pick is theirs and we find out what poor taste our hosts have during voting! When all the chips are in, find out which IPA we TAP!

Episode 19 - Favorite IPAs

On today's episode of Tap That, the boys tackle another color in the palette as they bring in Ambers and Red ales! Listen as Steve explains the benefits of drinking from a metal cup, Rick talks about drinking at the movies, and Joseph wows Rick with a colorful analogy! But most importantly, find out which amber we TAP!

Episode 20 - Ambers

In Los Angeles, summer is right around the corner almost every weekend so the boys bring in some crisp, refreshing wheat beers! Listen as Rick compares one of the beers to breakfast cereal and find out which beer finally brings Steve's winning streak to an end! Stick around to find out Which Wheat We TAP!

Episode 21 - Wheat

On this episode the boys dip into Barleywines! But - is it beer? It wouldn't be on the podcast if it wasn't beer! Listen in for Rick's excitement on a beer that is naturally high in alcohol content, and find out how the guys decide what they bring in to the podcast! It's a high ABV day, so stick around to find out what we TAP!

Episode 22 - Barleywine

It's St. Patrick's Day and you're in luck because you've found a new episode of Tap That Podcast! On today's show the boys bring in Irish beers for you to enjoy in honor of the day. Listen in as Joseph predicts what the other guys bring, and for a very special wild card provided by Producer Susie Q and Assistant Jenn! Stick around to find out which beer is Irish enough to TAP!

Episode 23 - Irish Beers!

Before modern brewing, ALL beers were a little bit sour! On this week's episode the boys bring in sour beers to add a bit of culture to their palettes!  Listen in to find out whether they achieve sophistication, but more importantly find out which beer is sour enough to TAP!

Episode 26 - Sours!

Hoppy April 20 to you buds and suds! On this week's episode we pay homage to the holiday by bringing in the dankest brews we can find! Listen in as the boys try to describe what dankness tastes like and then get overwhelmed by that flavor, enjoy a wild card that technically doesn't break the rules, and everybody thinks they brought the beer that gets TAPPED!

Episode 28 - DANK BREWS

The tap that guys came together today so Rick and Steve could impress Joseph with a growler they brought just for him.  Enjoy an episode of Quicktap that features the brief return of Steve, and Joseph obviously drunk. Were Rick and Steve able to impress? Find out what the guys have to say and how quickly you should Tap That!

Quicktap! Big Bear Brewing Double Down IPA

It's another dark day on the podcast as Phil Rodriguez returns to the show to pick the brew of the day! Listen to an Imperial sized episode as Joseph AND Rick possibly identify a beer and everyone gets assaulted with coffee! Join us for another special guest on the podcast and find out what we TAP!

Episode 44 - Imperial Stouts

In honor of our guests who have been filling in after Steve's departure, Rick and Joseph decide to treat themselves to some limited edition beers! Listen in for a blind tasting of beer that will only be around for a little while longer, find out what guest host surprises everybody by showing up, and which temporary twenty two ounce the trio TAPS!

Episode 45 - Limited Time Only!

On today's episode, the guys seek guidance from their local beer guys to make their selections! Find out where the guys buy their brews and who makes the behind-the-scenes beer choices when the buds are stumped! Most importantly, find out which brew gets TAPPED!

Episode 46 - Your Local Beer Guy

Today we celebrate our local beer snob, Joseph! Join us for a super-sized show with the most beers in one episode, find out the secret behind all of Rick's choices, ever, and who knows Joseph the best! Listen to find out what the birthday boy will TAP!

Episode 47 - Five Bottles, One Birthday

Get yourself a glass of water because things are about to get hot! On this episode, the guys bring in chili beers as we start to wind down summer! Listen in to hear Phil's apprehension about spicy beer and find out whether the guys can win him over! Turn up the scovilles and find out which chili gets TAPPED!

Episode 48 - A Little Bit Spicy

This week marks the first day of fall and the boys celebrate by bringing in beer in their favorite style! Listen to another wide open episode as Rick almost brings the beer he wanted and we possibly see a repeat?!  Tune in to see what favorite the guys TAP!

Episode 49 - Falling Back to Favorites

Oktoberfest is just around the corner, and the boys decided to take a trip back to the German shelf! Listen in to find out what the guys learned about German Beer over the year, Rick completes the five stages of grief, and Phil continues to impress! Tune in to find out which beer the guys TAP!

Episode 50 - German Beer, Revisited

On today's episode the buds resume their regional beer visits and come back with Japanese beer! Listen as the guys get surprised by the variety, Joseph forgets why we drink beer, and someone actually guesses the ABV for all the beer! Check out which Japanese beer gets TAPPED!

Episode 51 - Japanese Beer

It's the one year anniversary of Tap That, and to celebrate, we've decided to bring in something bigger than a bottle - a bigger bottle! On this episode, the boys bring in fresh poured growlers, filled at a local brewery. Listen as Rick gets a bit emotional about the show and Phil surprises with his pick! Enjoy the last episode of the season and find out what we TAP!

Episode 52 - A Year of Beer

Rick Manny, Steve Seim, and Joseph Gabriel are Los Angeles natives who love trying new beer and sharing their love of beer with each other and with you! 

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