Ever wonder what it takes to start a brewery or taproom? Kali Kat's Tap Talks goes behind the scenes with brewers, owners and industry insiders to uncover the passion, challenges and creativity behind every pint. Hosted by Kali Kat Beer Adventures a craft beer enthusiast and storyteller, this podcas...
Send us a text What happens when life forces you to pivot? 🌿🔥 In this episode of Kali Kat Tap Talks, we sit down with Dennis McCarter, the founder and winemaker behind McCarter Cellars, whose journey from insurance salesman to celebrated vintner is nothing short of inspiring. After the devastating wildfires in Santa Rosa shook his life and career, Dennis made a courageous decision: to follow his long-time passion for wine. With no formal training but a relentless drive to create something me…
Send us a text In this raw, real, and unfiltered episode of Kali Kat Tap Talks, we go behind the scenes with serial entrepreneur Kelvin G. Abrams, the powerhouse behind K-9 and Coffee, a hidden gem of a coffee shop with a speakeasy twist—featuring fine whiskey and Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey at its core. 🔥 From surviving multiple foreclosures to launching not one—but three successful businesses, Kelvin opens up about the journey nobody sees. 💼 Learn how he transformed loss into legacy afte…
Send us a text From an idea that started as a joke between friends… to a full-blown brewery built for climbers and community—this story is wild 🔥🍺 In this episode of Kali Kat Tap Talks, I sat down with Ryan, owner and brewer of Touchstone Brewing Company in Sacramento. What began as “hey, we should do something with this space” turned into a hyper-local brewery experience unlike any other. 🧗♂️ Here’s what makes it special: No big distribution. No beer on store shelves. Just real people, rea…
Send us a text 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 Ube…
Send us a text 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 tra...
Send us a text 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, scie…