False Bottomed Girls: Recent Episodes
Jen Blair & Rachael Hudson
False Bottomed Girls features two beer experts guiding listeners through the wonderful yet sometimes confusing world of beer.
Rachael & Jen discuss how to source and utilize commercial examples for exam studying or just learning more about beer.
We're taking a podcasting break for the month of May, so we decided to release an episode from our Patreon bonus episode vault.
We're taking a podcasting break for the month of May, so we decided to release an episode from our Patreon bonus episode vault.
Rachael & Jen start out with the best of intentions to get through a bunch of info but get sidetracked too much so here's an episode about flocculation.
Rachael & Jen discuss their recent wins, including Rachael's NC Brewery of the Year award and Jen becoming a Master Cicerone!
Rachael & Jen eschew their prepped material to talk about Master Cicerone studying instead.
Rachael & Jen are talking diacetyl again plus hear the all-new (and very professional) song "Diacetyl Creep."
Rachael & Jen talk about how beer foam forms and how to get the best foam for your beer
Rachael & Jen talk about their experiences judging at the Great American Beer Festival. They also share how they each learned that Rachael and her team won a freaking GOLD MEDAL at GABF this year.
As Rachael gears up for her Master Cicerone exam retake, Jen has some questions for her.
Rachael & Jen cover the water profiles of famous brewing cities & explain the styles that developed based largely on water.
Jen finally remembered to include links in the show notes!
- Bru'n Water
- Ward Labs Water Test Kit
Rachael & Jen talk about minerals important to brewing and how to use them.
Jen finally remembered to include links in the show notes!
- Bru'n Water
- Ward Labs Water Test Kit
Rachael & Jen discuss water chemistry in the first episode of a three-part series.
Jen finally remembered to put links in the show notes!
- Bru'n Water
- Ward Labs Water Testing Kits
Rachael & Jen return from their break to discuss the updates to the BJCP Guidelines that become effective August 1, 2022.
Rachael & Jen welcome special guest Emily Wang of Fermly! Emily teaches us all about exogenous enzymes.
Rachael & Jen continue their sensory discussion, this time focusing on biases that can occur when we evaluate beer.
Rachael indulges Jen in talking about how we perceive and what to do when you smell perm solution.
Beer Clean Glass Day is coming up on April 23rd so Rachael & Jen talk about beer glassware and how to make sure your glassware is beer clean.
Rachael & Jen talk about Czech lagers, their history, and what is on all of Jen's lager shirts.
Rachael & Jen share a therapy session and you get to eavesdrop on it! Also, what do we think next year will look like?
Rachael & Jen talk through the evolution of beer style guidelines and discuss their limitations.
Rachael & Jen are joined by Alison & Keith from the National Honey Board to talk about brewing with honey.
Rachael & Jen recently presented on beer and taxes at the Chicago Brewseum's 2021 Beer + Culture Summit, so they're sharing their presentation with listeners!
Rachael & Jen did a little thing called the Master Cicerone exam, NBD. Just kidding - it's a very BD and here is the day after recap.
Rachael & Jen discuss what happens during the beer maturation process with plenty of immaturities along the way.
Rachael & Jen talk about the importance of the mash as well as what's involved in several different mashing techniques.
Rachael & Jen talk about different types of sugar used in brewing, from glucose to molasses.
Rachael & Jen talk about bitterness in beer, from human evolution to the IBU myth to perceived bitterness.
Rachael & Jen talk about various methods the home and professional brewer can use to create high gravity beers when space is limited.
Have a case of the morning fog? The jim jams? How about veisalgia? In this episode, Rachael & Jen walk through the science of hangovers and steps you can take to manage the aftermath, from eating a fried canary to visiting a "med spa" that sounds an awful lot like an ER.
Rachael & Jen cover Scandinavian beers. Rachael gives us all the gift of her opening song.
Ahead of its April 21st anniversary, Rachael & Jen discuss the Chicago Lager Beer "Riot." Content Warning: This episode covers anti-immigrant themes and police brutality and may be upsetting for some listeners.
Rachael & Jen discuss the biere de garde beer style, from its place in the French countryside to modern-day versions of the style.
Rachael & Jen share their love and admiration arguably the best beer writer of all time, Michael Jackson, just in time for his birthday.
Happy International Women's Day! How will you #choosetochallenge? Rachael & Jen cover the history of International Women's Day & how it's celebrated in the brewing industry.
Rachael & Jen are back to talk about their brewing mistakes and ways to correct them that range from calling a beer by a different style to dumping the whole endeavor and starting over.
It's twenty twenty pun, everyone. Lend Rachael & Jen your ears for an episode on corn and rice in beer.
Join Rachael and Jen as they discuss how beer gets categorized into styles and share a few tips for entering beers into competitions.
It's time for Part 2 of our Hopnology crossover special! Join Rachael & Jen as they talk with the hosts of Hopnology about beer and hops.
We're ringing in the new year with a crossover special! Join Rachael & Jen as they talk with the hosts of Hopnology about beer and hops.
Rachael & Jen share tips and tricks for cooking with beer, even though neither one of them feels super confident in their skills.
Rachael & Jen tap into real and cask ales. And fight about how cask ales is an appropriate amount to drink.
Rachael & Jen are talking STEM once more with another special guest, Melanie Kugler! Melanie is a former middle school science teacher who teaches Rachael & Jen about brewing chemistry like the 12-year-olds they are at heart.
Rachael & Jen are talking STEM with another special guest - Danii Oliver of Beersgiving and Island to Island Brewery! Join us for a discussion on empowering women in STEM and brewing.
We have a special guest with us this episode - Dr. Sharon Jones of the Dottie Rose Foundation! Join Rachael, Jen, & Dr. Sharon in a discussion about the importance of encouraging young women in STEM & how it ties in with brewing.
Rachael & Jen talk about one of Jen's favorite things - sensory! They (mostly Jen) talk about sensory panels, snacks, and how to improve your palate.
It's Oktoberfest and pumpkin beer times! Rachael and Jen talk all about Oktoberfest and pumpkin beers as well as share some insight on a fictitious beer dating app and letting people like what they like.
Rachael & Jen talk about the hows, whens, and WHYYYYYSSSSS of adding fruits, spices, cereals, donuts, candy, etc. to your beer. With a healthy dose of letting people like what they like.
Rachael & Jen round out their exploration of wild and sour yeast and bacteria with a discussion all about Brettanomyces. Also, dump bad beer!
Time to celebrate because False Bottomed Girls is turning one! THANK YOU to everyone for listening to the two of us talk about everything beer!
In this episode, Rachael & Jen talk about the beers that got them into beer.
Rachael & Jen continue their discussion on beer souring organisms and have gotten to the P that's well, not that simple. Also Rachael gives us all a new song.
Rachael & Jen kick off their beer souring organisms summer tour with this episode all about Lactobacillus.
Rachael & Jen talk about their new favorite book, A Brief History of Lager, in the first book club edition of the podcast. Also, we're a bit sillier than normal due to being cooped up during the pandemic.
Rachael & Jen are back via Skype to talk about seasonal beers. Also, our next episode will be a book club episode! Grab a copy of A Brief History of Lager and join us.
Rachael & Jen talk about beer festivals...remember those? They talk about etiquette, sampling responsibly, pretzel necklaces, & more. Also learn what one thing Jen thinks you definitely get better at after you've been partaking.
Rachael & Jen talk about one of Jen's very favorite kinds of beer - smoked beer! Also Rachael does her best smoke impression.
Rachael and Jen talk with Liz Pratt about the good and bad sides of volunteering in the beer industry. Also, Rachael is way better at saying no than Jen is.
Rachael & Jen discuss brewing definitions and terms. Also, Rachael isn't great at converting between Fahrenheit and...Calculus.
Rachael & Jen talk about Irish Stouts, just in time for you impress friends with your newfound knowledge over a St. Patrick's Day pint or two! Also, they set a couple of world records in the process.
So Rachael & Jen did a thing. A big, expensive, scary thing so this episode is basically a therapy session.
Rachael & Jen troubleshoot fermentation issues. Also, those suffering from misophonia may want to fast forward through the intro!
Rachael & Jen help troubleshoot your brew days because man, have they made a lot of mistakes. Also, Rachael is no Rich Little.
This episode is all about ratings so we give it 14/10 would recommend. Rachael & Jen talk about popular beer rating websites and apps. Rachael's blood pressure rises. (...in bed)
Rachael & Jen talk about one of the most versatile beer styles out there - Saisons! Also, Rachael is in NO MOOD for Jen's terrible pun attempts.
Happy New Year! We love you just the way you are! Rachael & Jen talk about lifestyle beers like low carb, gluten-free, and non-alcoholic beers. Also, leave people alone about their lifestyle choices!
It's Decembertimes! Rachael & Jen talk about the best and worst beer-related gifts to give the beer lover in your life.
Rachael & Jen talk about what happens when you can't work in fast food all your life. Also, maybe Jen adds in whatever she wants because Rachael never listens to the podcast.
Guess what everyone?!? Pilot Brewing won 2 medals at the Great American Beer Festival in Denver, Colorado!
Rachael & Jen talk beer and food pairing basics and how to pick a great beer for your Thanksgiving dinner. Also, this time it takes us almost 45 minutes to start complaining about dirty draft systems!
Rachael & Jen talk about the roles women who brewed (NOT "lady brewers") played in the development of the lore of witches. Also, Jen is haunted by the beers she drank the night before.
Rachael & Jen talk about their favorite (and least favorite) Cicerone study resources. Also, marvel at Rachael's dad joke acumen.
In this episode, we're in the mood, the pour is right, move to the foam, we can drink all night. No, we're not a Foghat parody fancast now - Rachael and Jen talk all about slow pour pilsners and interview Ashleigh Carter, the head brewer and co-owner of the famed Bierstadt Lagerhaus in Denver, Colorado.
Strap on your job helmet, cram yourself down into your job cannon, and shoot yourself off to jobland where jobs grow on jobbies! Rachael and Jen share experience and advice on breaking into the beer industry.
Cara Simpson from Aroxa Technologies joins Rachael & Jen to talk about training your palate, best practices for sensory in the brewery, and dog paws.
Rachael & Jen talk dirty glassware, failing the Advanced Cicerone exams, & finding off flavors in the wild.
Named after the mechanism that separates the sweet wort from the spent grain, False Bottomed Girls features two beer experts filtering through the brewing industry to guide listeners through the wonderful yet sometimes confusing world of beer.
Learn more about your co-hosts, Rachael and Jen, and how they got to be Advanced Cicerones and beer nerds to their cores.