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Whether you're hosting a 4th of July BBQ, tailgate, beach bash, or backyard hangout, this episode has everything you need to buy the right beer, stock your cooler like a pro, and keep your crew safe and hydrated.

Learn how to spot fresh beer vs. old beer, which beer styles survive heat, top-rated hard seltzers to bring, and why now is the perfect time to support your local brewery with a growler, crowler, or mix pack.

We also cover important tips for staying safe with Uber, Lyft, Waymo, and other transportation options. Your holiday should be fun—but also responsible.

✨ Don’t just celebrate—celebrate smart.

✅ Perfect for:

• Beer beginners & enthusiasts
• Party hosts
• Holiday shoppers
• Craft beer fans
• Hard seltzer lovers
• Brewery supporters
• Summer travelers

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In this rich and revealing episode, we sit down with Shayne, co-founder of New Magnolia Brewing Company, to trace his path from Jester King Brewery to launching a new chapter in Houston’s historic brewing tradition.

Shayne shares how he’s revived a pre-Prohibition beer recipe, passed down from the grandson of legendary brewer Franz, one of the original minds behind the Magnolia Brewing Co. With a commitment to replicating early 1900s water purity, Shayne’s brewing philosophy blends heritage with innovation—one pint at a time.

We dive into the behind-the-scenes process of restoring legacy techniques, crafting beers that honor the past, and growing a modern brewery rooted in authenticity. 🍻

🎧 In this episode:

• Franz’s original recipe and its surprising journey to Shayne
• Brewing with a focus on historical water quality
• Lessons learned from Jester King Brewery
• How New Magnolia is reimagining Houston’s beer scene
• Storytelling as a cornerstone of brewing culture

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What does it take to create some of the cleanest, most innovative craft beers in the country—at 4,500 feet above sea level? 🍺

In this exclusive episode of Kali Kat Tap Talks, we sit down with Thomas Lee, Head Brewer at 10 Torr Distilling and Brewing in Reno, Nevada, to go behind the scenes of one of the most unique breweries in the West.

From vacuum-distilled spirits to small-batch, precisely brewed beers, 10 Torr is revolutionizing Reno’s craft beer scene with technique, science, and passion. Thomas shares what makes 10 Torr stand out, the brewery’s approach to clean fermentation, and how elevation, water chemistry, and creativity all collide in every pour.

💡 You'll learn about:

• The science behind vacuum distillation and its effect on flavor
• 10 Torr’s signature beers and brewing philosophy
• How Reno is becoming a craft beer destination
• Thomas Lee’s journey from beer enthusiast to brewmaster

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📍 Filmed in Reno, NV – Home of elevation, innovation, and killer hops.

👇 Drop your favorite 10 Torr beer in the comments or tag a Nevada brewery we should feature next!

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In this powerful episode of Kali Kat Tap Talks, we sit down with a former top beer distributor who now owns one of the hottest spots in El Sobrante, California—Copper Mug. Known for its over 20 beers on tap, craft beer to-go, and a fusion of Mississippi Soul, Indian, and American cuisine, this unique bar and restaurant is setting new standards.

He shares his journey from distributor to business owner, diving into the challenges of opening a small business, the red tape you have to navigate, and the importance of building a strong local community to thrive.

🎙️ Topics Covered:

Insights from a former beer distributor

Navigating small business permits and red tape

Why community matters more than ever

Cleaning beer lines & serving at the right temperature

Inside the kitchen: a trio of chefs from different cultures

Craft beer innovation and food fusion at Copper Mug

🍻 Tap in, subscribe, and sip with us behind the scenes—one pour at a time.
#BeerPodcast #CraftBeer #ElSobrante #CopperMug #BeerBar #SmallBusinessTips #CommunityBuilding #SoulFood #IndianCuisine #AmericanFood #BeerToGo #BeerLineCleaning #KaliKatTapTalks
#CraftBeer, #BeerPodcast, #BeerCulture, #BehindTheScenes, #BreweryLife, #SmallBusinessOwner, #RestaurantOwner, #SupportLocal, #BusinessJourney, #ElSobranteEats, #BrewpubLife, #BeerLovers, #BeerOnTap, #FoodAndBeer, #IndianCuisine, #SoulFoo

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🍻 Got a brewery or taproom story to share? Reach out—I’d love to feature you on a future episode!

🔥 Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review—your support helps keep the taps flowing! Until next time, sip, savor, and adventure on! 🍺✨

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Imagine waking up and your entire spirits distribution network is gone. That’s what just happened in California.

In this urgent episode of Kali Kat Tap Talks, we expose the overnight withdrawal of RNDC (Republic National Distributing Company) from the California market — a move that left distillers, bars, restaurants, retailers, and small businesses stranded with no notice and no backup plan.

🎙️ This episode unpacks:

• The impact on California’s spirits industry, from boutique distilleries to major suppliers
• The sudden disruption in the supply chain and the businesses now left scrambling
• The emotional toll on entrepreneurs who built their brands with RNDC
• A call to action: Who will step in to help California now?

This isn’t just about contracts — it’s about people, livelihoods, and a community now left dry and hanging.

📢 If you’re a distiller, bar owner, distributor, or just someone who supports local spirits — this episode is for you.

💔 California’s spirits industry is in crisis. Change is needed. Help is needed.

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📲 Share your thoughts in the comments or tag someone who needs to hear this

#RNDCExit #SpiritsIndustry #CaliforniaDistillers #LiquorDistributionCrisis #KaliKatTapTalks #BehindThePour #SupportLocalDistillers #DistilleryLife #AlcoholDistribution #RNDC #DrinkLocal #SpiritsNews #IndustryShakeup #CraftSpiritsCommunity #CaliforniaBars #BeverageIndustryAlert

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💬 Join the Adventure! Love what you heard? Follow Kali Kat’s Tap Talks for more behind-the-scenes stories, brewery deep dives, and craft beer journeys.

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🍻 Got a brewery or taproom story to share? Reach out—I’d love to feature you on a future episode!

🔥 Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review—your support helps keep the taps flowing! Until next time, sip, savor, and adventure on! 🍺✨

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What happens when a brewery becomes the heartbeat of its community? In this powerful, informative episode of Kali Kat Tap Talks, host Kathleen sits down with Troy Burch, a craft beer visionary and community leader who proves that great beer goes far beyond the pour.

Troy shares how his brewery:

• Brewed over 120 beers in a single day with help from home brewers and neighbors 🍺
• Built a legacy of giving back through scholarships, outreach to the unhoused, and cultural preservation
• Created a podcast scholarship program to lift future storytellers 🎙️
• Fosters deep community roots and celebrates local history
• Uses their own podcast platform to give others a voice

But that’s not all — Troy gets real about the challenges and realities of beer distribution, offering insight into:

• The differences between the U.S. and Canadian beer distribution systems
• How breweries can navigate regulations, scale production, and stay local while growing big

Whether you’re a brewer, storyteller, entrepreneur, or someone who just wants to make a difference through passion and purpose, this episode delivers value, wisdom, and inspiration — one sip at a time.

🎧 Hit play and discover what’s truly behind the pour.

👉 Follow, subscribe, and leave a review if this story moved you.

#BeyondThePour
#CraftBeerCommunity
#DrinkLocal
#SupportLocalBreweries
#BeerWithPurpose
#CraftBeerCulture
#CommunityBrewery
#BeerAndCommunity
#BreweriesThatGiveBack
#CraftBeerMovement

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💬 Join the Adventure! Love what you heard? Follow Kali Kat’s Tap Talks for more behind-the-scenes stories, brewery deep dives, and craft beer journeys.

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🍻 Got a brewery or taproom story to share? Reach out—I’d love to feature you on a future episode!

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Welcome to a powerful new episode of Kali Kat Talk’s Tap where we go behind the can with the founders of DRC Energy—a veteran-owned, family-run energy drink brand created for the blue collar workforce, by the very people who understand that grind.

From veterans to electricians, construction workers to truckers, this episode is a salute to the people who keep the world moving. DRC Energy stands for more than a clean caffeine boost—it’s about respect, resilience, and real stories.

💪 Hear how this team of hard-working military vets and laborers are:

• Creating a healthier alternative to mainstream energy drinks
• Championing the blue collar lifestyle through authenticity and action
• Building a scholarship fund to help future tradesmen and women pursue their dreams in trade schools and universities
• Advocating for the recognition of the American workforce that rarely gets a spotlight—but deserves one

This isn’t just an energy drink. It’s a movement.
It’s for the people who show up, clock in, dig deep, and don’t quit.

🎧 Tune in and feel the energy.
🎓 Support the next generation of skilled workers.
🇺🇸 Celebrate the everyday heroes.

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💬 Join the Adventure! Love what you heard? Follow Kali Kat’s Tap Talks for more behind-the-scenes stories, brewery deep dives, and craft beer journeys.

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🍻 Got a brewery or taproom story to share? Reach out—I’d love to feature you on a future episode!

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This Memorial Day, Kali Kat Tap Talks goes beyond the pour to honor the heroes behind every glass we raise—those who served, sacrificed, and stood for our freedom.

This exclusive episode uncovers the stories behind the bar, behind the brewery, and behind the battlefield, reminding us that freedom isn’t free—and neither is the cost carried by the families of those who gave everything.

🎖️ I pour this one for my brother Sam, who is no longer with us but whose journey will never be forgotten.
🎖️ I raise my glass to a father I never met, but whose legacy lives through me.
💬 Who do you honor this Memorial Day? Comment their name, share their story, and tag someone who needs to hear this.

This isn’t just a holiday—it’s a lifelong mission to salute those who came home and those who didn’t. Whether you're a brewery owner, a beer lover, or a family member of a vet, this episode will move you.

🎧 Tune in to learn how YOU can:

• Support veteran-owned businesses.
• Say a simple “thank you” that could change a life.
• Keep the stories of our fallen alive with every pour.

👉 Follow, Like, Subscribe, and SHARE this journey far and wide. Let’s honor not just today—but every day.

“If you’ve got someone to remember this Memorial Day—this pour’s for them. Drop their name in the comments, share this with someone who served, and raise your glass with purpose. Let’s make sure their stories live forever. Salute.”

#MemorialDayPodcast #VeteranOwnedBusiness #SupportOurTroops #BehindThePour #KaliKatTapTalks #InMemoryOf #PourOneOut #BrewedInHonor #EmotionalPodcast #MilitaryTribute #GoneButNotForgotten

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💬 Join the Adventure! Love what you heard? Follow Kali Kat’s Tap Talks for more behind-the-scenes stories, brewery deep dives, and craft beer journeys.

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🍻 Got a brewery or taproom story to share? Reach out—I’d love to feature you on a future episode!

🔥 Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review—your support helps keep the taps flowing! Until next time, sip, savor, and adventure on! 🍺✨