The BeeerSmith Home Brewing Show: Recent Episodes
Bradley Smith
A round table discussion about home brewing beer from the BeerSmith Home Brewing network. We feature top home and professional brewers doing interviews on beer brewing topics.
Mitch Steele joins me from New Realm brewing to discuss variations in Craft Pilsners as well as how to brew a great Pilsner at home.
You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Mitch Steele joins me from New Realm brewing to discuss variations in Craft Pilsners as well as how to brew a great Pilsner at home.
You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Ken Schramm joins me this week to discuss mead, our relationship with alcohol and the future of home brewing and mead making.
You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Ken Schramm joins me this week to discuss mead, our relationship with alcohol and the future of home brewing and mead making.
You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Jeff Bloem from Murphy & Rude Malting joins me to help us understand brewing malts, and help break through the marketing clutter when selecting malts.
You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Jeff Bloem from Murphy & Rude Malting joins me to help us understand brewing malts, and help break through the marketing clutter when selecting malts.
You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Michael Tonsmeire from Sapwood Cellars joins me to discuss dry hop techniques and new dry hop products for beer making.
You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog at https://beersmith.com/blog
Michael Tonsmeire from Sapwood Cellars joins me to discuss dry hop techniques and new dry hop products for beer making.
You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
This week Alex Mendoza from Hiveworks meadery joins me to discuss styles of mead, making mead and his personal story about opening a meadery.
You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
This week Alex Mendoza from Hiveworks meadery joins me to discuss styles of mead, making mead and his personal story about opening a meadery.
You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
This week Max Shafer joins me from Roadhouse Brewing to discuss a large number of new hop products including hop extracts, luplin powders, Cryo Hops, Incognito, Salvo as well as hop aroma oil products like Subzero Hop Kief and Abstrax extracts.
You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
This week Max Shafer joins me from Roadhouse Brewing to discuss a large number of new hop products including hop extracts, luplin powders, Cryo Hops, Incognito, Salvo as well as hop aroma oil products like Subzero Hop Kief and Abstrax extracts.
You can find show notes and new episodes on my blog here.
Skip Schwartz is my guest this week to talk about barrel aged stouts, flavored barrel aged beers, blending aged beers and more.
You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Skip Schwartz is my guest this week to talk about barrel aged stouts, flavored barrel aged beers, blending aged beers and more.
You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
John Palmer joins me this week to discuss the Cold IPA style, its history and how to brew one at home.
You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
John Palmer joins me this week to discuss the Cold IPA style, its history and how to brew one at home.
You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Michael Fairbrother joins me this week to discuss the business of beer, mead, cider and opening a restaurant.
You can find show notes on my blog at https://beersmith.com/blog
Michael Fairbrother joins me this week to discuss the business of beer, mead, cider and opening a restaurant.
You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog at https://beersmith.com/blog
John Blichmann joins me this week to discuss simplified brewing and how to combat the decline in homebrewing.
You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog at https://beersmith.com/blog
John Blichmann joins me this week to discuss simplified brewing and how to combat the decline in homebrewing.
You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
This week Dr Greg Casey joins me to discuss Dimethyl Sulfide (DMS) in lagers, and how process control can aid in reducing DMS.
You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
This week Dr Greg Casey joins me to discuss controlling DMS in American Lagers through process control. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog at htttps://beersmith.com/blog
Gordon Strong joins me this week to discuss making Cider, Perry and the upcoming changes to the BJCP cider style guide.
You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Gordon Strong joins me this week to discuss making Cider, Perry and the upcoming changes to the BJCP cider style guide.
You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Breandán Kearney joins me this week to discuss his new book Hidden Beers of Belgium, which features many small brewers in Belgium as well as the stories and brewers behind them.
You can find show notes and additional epsiodes on my blog at https://beersmith.com/blog
Breandán Kearney joins me this week to discuss his new book Hidden Beers of Belgium, which features many small brewers in Belgium as well as the stories and brewers behind them.
You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog at https://beersmith.com/blog
Randy Mosher joins me this week to discuss the relationship between tasting and designing great beers. We talk about mental models, ingredients, taste, smell and how they all play together to create amazing beer.
YOu can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog at https://beersmith.com/blog
Randy Mosher joins me this week to discuss the relationship between tasting and designing great beers. We talk about mental models, ingredients, taste, smell and how they all play together to create amazing beer.
You can find additional episodes and show notes on my blog here.
Charlie Bamforth joins me this week to discuss methods for brewing low alcohol and alcohol free beers.
You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Charlie Bamforth joins me this week to discuss methods for brewing low alcohol and alcohol free beers.
You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Chris White joins me this week from White Labs to discuss his FrankenStout, FrankenYeast and the use of yeast blends in beer.
You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog at https://beersmith.com/blog
Chris White joins me this week from White Labs to discuss his FrankenStout, FrankenYeast and the use of yeast blends in beer.
You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog at https://beersmith.com/blog
Professional brewer Danny Monnot joins me this week to discuss Pale Ales and his new project to make home brewing more accessible with the Pinter brewing system.
You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Professional brewer Danny Monno joins me this week to discuss Pale Ales and his new project to make home brewing more accessible with the Pinter brewing system.
You can find show notes and additional epsiodes on my blog at https://beersmith.com/blog
Stan Hieronymus joins me this week to discuss thiols, the World Brewing Congress, new hop varieties and much more.
You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog at https://beersmith.com/blog
Stan Hieronymus joins me this week to discuss thiols, the World Brewing Congress, new hop varieties and much more.
Chris Graham, President of MoreBeer joins me this week to discuss Flash Brewing as well as some new equipment and Abstrax hop products.
Chris Graham, President of MoreBeer joins me this week to discuss Flash Brewing as well as some new equipment and Abstrax hop products.
Scott Mast from Hang 'Em High Hops joins me this week to discuss how to grow and dry hops at home.
Scott Mast from Hang 'Em High Hops joins me this week to discuss how to grow and dry hops at home.
This week Skip Schwartz joins me from Weldwerks Brewing to discuss brewing the perfect Hazy IPA.
This week Skip Schwartz joins me from Weldwerks Brewing to discuss brewing the perfect Hazy IPA.
This week Jamil Zainasheff joins me to discuss the state of Craft and Home brewing as well as his upcoming book Modern Homebrewing.
You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog at https://beersmith.com/blog
This week Jamil Zainasheff joins me to discuss the state of Craft and Home brewing as well as his upcoming book Modern Homebrewing.
You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog at https://beersmith.com/blog
Scott Janish joins me this week to discuss mash hopping and steps he takes to control oxygen and enhance long term beer stability.
Scott Janish joins me this week to discuss mash hopping and steps he takes to control oxygen and enhance long term beer stability.
Mitch Steele joins us from New Realm Brewing to discuss what has changed in IPA brewing in the 12 years since he wrote his classic book on IPAs.
Mitch Steele joins us from New Realm Brewing to discuss what has changed in IPA brewing in the 12 years since he wrote his classic book on IPAs.
Dr Keith Villa, the creator of Blue Moon and founder of Ceria Brewing, joins me this week to talk about Blue Moon, the Craft Beer Industry, Ceria, Alcohol Free beers and more.
Dr Keith Villa, the creator of Blue Moon and founder of Ceria Brewing, joins me this week to talk about Blue Moon, the Craft Beer Industry, Ceria, Alcohol Free beers and more.
Michael Tonsmeire from Sapwood Cellars joins me this week to talk about very high gravity barrel aged stouts.
Michael Tonsmeire from Sapwood Cellars joins me this week to talk about very high gravity barrel aged stouts.
You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog at https://beersmith.com/blog
Max Shafer joins me this week to discuss Craft Pilsners, decoction and controlling the pH of your beer during the whirlpool and for dry hopping.
Max Shafer joins me this week to discuss Craft Pilsners, decoction and controlling the pH of your beer during the whirlpool and for dry hopping.
John Palmer joins me this week to discuss the state of the art in homebrewing and also shares his top five homebrewing priorities.
John Palmer joins me this week to discuss the state of the art in homebrewing and also shares his top five homebrewing priorities.
Jeff Bloem from Murphy & Rude malting joins me this week to demystify the various types of malts used in brewing beer.
Jeff Bloem from Murphy & Rude malting joins me this week to demystify the various types of malts used in brewing beer.
You can find snow notes and additional episodes on my blog at https://beersmith.com/blog
John Blichmann joins me this week to discuss the evolution of home brewing equipment from the late 1980's to the current day.
You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog at https://beersmith.com/blog
John Blichmann joins me this week to discuss the evolution of home brewing equipment from the late 1980's to the current day.
Andrew Burns joins me this week from Dakota County Technical College to talk about brewing education programs for working professionals.
Andrew Burns joins me this week from Dakota County Technical College to talk about brewing education programs for working professionals.
You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog at https://beersmith.com/blog
Dr Charlie Bamforth joins me this week to discuss Dimethyl Sulfide (DMS) in beer and how to manage it.
Dr Charlie Bamforth joins me this week to discuss Dimethyl Sulfide (DMS) in beer and how to manage it.
Dr Axel Goehler, the CEO of Bestmalz joins us to discuss the state of German malting, European Craft Brewing and the recent BRAU 2023 conference.
You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog at https://beersmith.com/blog
Ron Pattinson joins me this week to discuss his recently published book on British Brewing in World War II (WWII).
Ron Pattinson joins me this week to discuss his recently published book on British Brewing in World War II (WWII).
This week I welcome back Colin Kaminski to discuss oxygen in finished beer, hot side aeration and how to minimize oxygen pickup.
This week I welcome back Colin Kaminski to discuss oxygen in finished beer, hot side aeration and how to minimize oxygen pickup.
This week I welcome back Randy Mosher to discuss his upcoming book "Your Tasting Brain" and how we taste and judge beer.
This week I welcome back Randy Mosher to discuss his upcoming book "Your Tasting Brain" and how we taste and judge beer.
You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog at https://beersmith.com/blog
This week I welcome back Gordon Strong to discuss lager fermentation, lager yeast flavors, judging beer as well as some trends in craft brewing.
This week I welcome back Gordon Strong to discuss lager fermentation, lager yeast flavors, judging beer as well as some trends in craft brewing.
Adam Mills joins me this week to discuss the use of Thiol boosting yeast, mash hopping and other techniques to enhance the tropical/fruity flavors in IPAs and New England IPAs.
Adam Mills joins me this week to discuss the use of Thiol boosting yeast, mash hopping and other techniques to enhance the tropical/fruity flavors in IPAs and New England IPAs.
Dr Greg Casey joins me this week to discuss the interesting history of German Adjunct Lager and how it influenced the rise of American Adjunct Lager here in the US.
Dr Greg Casey joins me this week to discuss the interesting history of German Adjunct Lager and how it influenced the rise of American Adjunct Lager here in the US.
This week Skip Schwartz, the head brewer at WeldWerks brewing joins me to discuss brewing barrel aged stouts.
This week Skip Schwartz, the head brewer at WeldWerks brewing joins me to discuss brewing barrel aged stouts.
This week I welcome Mirella Amato to discuss how you can best pair beer and foods for a great dining experience!
This week I welcome Mirella Amato to discuss how you can best pair beer and foods for a great dining experience!
You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog at https://beersmith.com/blog
This week I welcome Larry Horwitz, the head brewer from Crooked Hammock to discuss Wit Beer and Light Lager brewing.
This week I welcome Larry Horwitz, the head brewer from Crooked Hammock to discuss Wit Beer and Light Lager brewing.
This week I welcome back John Palmer to discuss English and American Pale Ales and IPAs and how water shapes the flavor of these beers.
This week I welcome back Stan Hieronymus to discuss New Zealand hops, new hop varieties and their application in India Pale Ales.
This week I welcome Rick Goehring from Walnut River Brewing who shares an interesting story of starting a production brewery with very little money. Rick has the top selling Kansas produced Craft Beer now.
This week I welcome back John Palmer to discuss English and American Pale Ales and IPAs and how water shapes the flavor of these beers.
This week I welcome back Stan Hieronymus to discuss New Zealand hops, new hop varieties and their application in India Pale Ales.
This week I welcome Rick Goehring from Walnut River Brewing who shares an interesting story of starting a production brewery with very little money. Rick has the top selling Kansas produced Craft Beer now.
This week I welcome Jamil Zainasheff back for another brewing question and answer session. Jamil covers a wide variety of topics from Hazy IPAs to the state of homebrewing.
This week I welcome Jamil Zainasheff back for another brewing question and answer session. Jamil covers a wide variety of topics from Hazy IPAs to the state of homebrewing.
Dr Chris White joins me this week to talk about yeast viability, harvesting yeast and reusing yeast from batch to batch.
Dr Chris White joins me this week to talk about yeast viability, harvesting yeast and reusing yeast from batch to batch.
Alex Wenner joins me this week to discuss starting his brewery Lasting Joy in the Hudson Valley.
Alex Wenner joins me this week to discuss starting his brewery Lasting Joy in the Hudson Valley.
Dr Greg Casey joins me this week to discuss the history of lager yeast, and its evolution in brewing.
Dr Greg Casey joins me this week to discuss the history of lager yeast, and its evolution in brewing.
Ron Pattinson joins me to discuss the history of Stouts in the British isles including London Stout, Irish Stout and other variants.
Ron Pattinson joins me to discuss the history of Stouts in the British isles including London Stout, Irish Stout and other variants.
Scott Janish from Sapwood Cellars and Simon Carlsen from CHR Hansen join me this week to discuss using innovative yeasts to create low alcohol and non-alcoholic beers.
Scott Janish from Sapwood Cellars and Simon Carlsen from CHR Hansen join me this week to discuss using innovative yeasts to create low alcohol and non-alcoholic beers.
Michael Tonsmeire from Sapwood Cellars joins us this week to discuss some of his recent innovative lager recipes.
Michael Tonsmeire from Sapwood Cellars joins us this week to discuss some of his recent innovative lager recipes.
This week Chris Graham and Vito Delucchi from MoreBeer join me to discuss how to free the thiols in your hops to create fruity IPAs and New England IPAs.
This week Chris Graham and Vito Delucchi from MoreBeer join me to discuss how to free the thiols in your hops to create fruity IPAs and New England IPAs.
Dr Charlie Bamforth joins me this week to discuss health, wellness benefits and risks with beer.
Dr Charlie Bamforth joins me this week to discuss health, wellness benefits and risks with beer.
Mitch Steele joins me this week to discuss Craft Beer supply chain issues, non-alcoholic beer, new yeast strains and more.
Mitch Steele joins me this week to discuss Craft Beer supply chain issues, non-alcoholic beer, new yeast strains and more.
Randy Mosher joins me this week to discuss the wide variety of processes and flavors developed while kilning and roasting malt. This includes the Maillard reaction, carmelization and Pyrolisis.
Randy Mosher joins me this week to discuss the wide variety of processes and flavors developed while kilning and roasting malt. This includes the Maillard reaction, carmelization and Pyrolisis.
John Blichmann joins me this week to discuss professional brewing equipment and many of the equipment options a new Craft brewer faces when setting up a brewery.
John Blichmann joins me this week to discuss professional brewing equipment and many of the equipment options a new Craft brewer faces when setting up a brewery.
Colin Kaminski joins me this week to discuss his experiences with professional brewing process control and how it applies to the home brewer.
Dr Axel Goehler, the CEO of Bestmalz joins me this week to discuss malts and Craft brewing.
Colin Kaminski joins me this week to discuss his experiences with professional brewing process control and how it applies to the home brewer.
Matthias Trum, Brewmaster at Shlenkerla brewery in Bamberg, Germany joins me this week to discuss smoked beer history, styles and brewing Rauchbier.
Matthias Trum, Brewmaster at Shlenkerla brewery in Bamberg, Germany joins me this week to discuss smoked beer history, styles and brewing Rauchbier.
Dr Axel Goehler, the CEO of Bestmalz joins me this week to discuss malts and Craft brewing.
Gordon Strong joins me this week to discuss the 2021 BJCP Beer Style Guide as well as judging beer.
Gordon Strong joins me this week to discuss the 2021 BJCP Beer Style Guide as well as judging beer.
Dr Keith Villa joins me this week to discuss his long career with Blue Moon and his new business brewing non-alcoholic beer.
Dr Keith Villa joins me this week to discuss his long career with Blue Moon and his new business brewing non-alcoholic beer.
John Palmer joins me to discuss his upcoming book as well as hold a general beer brewing question and answer session.
John Palmer joins me to discuss his upcoming book as well as hold a general beer brewing question and answer session.
This week Michael Fairbrother joins me from Moonlight Meadery to talk about Cider which has become his top selling beverage.
This week Michael Fairbrother joins me from Moonlight Meadery to talk about Cider which has become his top selling beverage.
Ken Schramm joins me from Schramm's Meadery to discuss growing fruit for use in his big fruit meads.
Ken Schramm joins me from Schramm's Meadery to discuss growing fruit for use in his big fruit meads.
James Spencer from Basic Brewing Radio joins me to discuss 17 years of beer podcasting as well as some of his recent brewing experiments.
James Spencer from Basic Brewing Radio joins me to discuss 17 years of beer podcasting as well as some of his recent brewing experiments.
Scott Mast from Hang'em High Hops and Chris Vogel from Great Lakes hops join me this week to discuss growing and producing hops in Michigan.
Scott Mast from Hang'em High Hops and Chris Vogel from Great Lakes hops join me this week to discuss growing and producing hops in Michigan.
You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog.
Stan Hieronymus joins me this week to discuss new hop varieties, hop products including Cryo hops, and further discussion on thiols, thiol-freeing yeast and hop survivability for IPAs.
Stan Hieronymus joins me this week to discuss new hop varieties, hop products including Cryo hops, and further discussion on thiols, thiol-freeing yeast and hop survivability for IPAs.
Jamil Zainasheff from Heretic Brewing joins me this week for a beer brewing question and answer session.
Jamil Zainasheff from Heretic Brewing joins me this week for a beer brewing question and answer session.
of the Berliner Weisse sour beer style and how its popularity rose and fell in its native Germany.
Ron Pattinson joins me this week to discuss the interesting history of the Berliner Weisse sour beer style and how its popularity rose and fell in its native Germany.
Chris White joins me this week to discuss the use of mixed yeast strains when making beer.
Chris White joins me this week to discuss the use of mixed yeast strains when making beer.
Michael Tonsmeire joins me this week to discuss sour beer brewing and his experiences creating sour Craft beers.
Michael Tonsmeire joins me this week to discuss sour beer brewing and his experiences creating sour Craft beers.
Randy Mosher, the author of Radical Brewing and Mastering Homebrew, joins me this week to discuss lager yeast flavors and tips.
Randy Mosher, the author of Radical Brewing and Mastering Homebrew, joins me this week to discuss lager yeast flavors and tips.
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Topics in This Week's Episode (55:48) * This week I welcome back Randy Mosher. Randy is author of the updated second edition of Tasting Beer as well as two of my favorite brewing books: Mastering Homebrew and Radical Brewing (Amazon Affiliate Links for books). Randy is also partner in two breweries in Chicago and runs as web site at RandyMosher.com * We start by discussing the elusive nature of lager yeast and why Randy finds lager yeasts to be elusive. * Randy explains some of the history of lager yeasts, where they first emerged and how they have evolved over the years. * We talk about the characteristics of lager yeast and importance of fermentation temperature. * Randy discusses the other elements of a good lager like the malt bill, gravity, attenuation and balance also play a critical role in beer balance. * We discuss some of the flavors that come from lager yeast and role these play. * Randy shares some of the considerations for picking a good lager yeast. * We discuss the rise of Lagers in craft breweries. * Randy talks about flaws in lagers and how to minimize them. * We close with a discussion on the future of lager yeasts and lagers in craft brewing.
Sponsors * Thank you to our sponsor Craft Beer and Brewing Magazine for sponsoring this episode. I encourage you to subscribe to their great magazine! * And also Anvil Brewing Equipment. Anvil is a new line of kettles, burners and accessories from John Blichmann at Blichmann Engineering. They make top quality brewing equipment built to last a lifetime. * Also check out BeerSmith, BeerSmith Web, BeerSmith Mobile software and the new DVDs John Palmer and I filmed - How to Brew with Malt Extract and How to Brew All Grain are available now. You can subscribe to the BeerSmith newsletter for free to get some great articles on home brewing.
Thanks to Mitch Steele for appearing on the show and also to you for listening!
iTunes Announcements: I launched a new video channel for the BeerSmith podcast on iTunes, so subscribe now! At the moment it will only feature the new widescreen episodes (#75 and up). Older episodes are available on my revamped Youtube channel. Also all of my audio episodes are on iTunes now - so grab the older episodes if you missed any.
Thoughts on the Podcast? Leave me a comment below or visit our discussion forum to leave a comment in the podcast section there.
Subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes or BeerSmith Radio You can listen to all of my podcast episodes streaming live around the clock on our BeerSmith Radio online radio station! You can also subscribe to the audio or video using the iTunes links below, or the feed address
- Audio feed on iTunes - (direct: http://beersmith.com/content/feed/podcast)
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- Audio podcast on Google Play here
And finally, don't forget to subscribe to the blog and my newsletter (or use the links in the sidebar) – to get free weekly articles on home brewing.
Mitch Steele joins me from New Realm Brewing to discuss Lager brewing, supply chains and the evolving world of Craft Brewing.
Mitch Steele joins me from New Realm Brewing to discuss Lager brewing, supply chains and the evolving world of Craft Brewing.
- This week I welcome back Dr Charlie Bamforth, Professor Emeritus at the University of California at Davis. Charlie joins me this week to discuss the use of non-barley adjuncts in beer.
This week I welcome back Dr Charlie Bamforth, Professor Emeritus at the University of California at Davis. Charlie joins me this week to discuss the use of non-barley adjuncts in beer.
This week Mark Edelson joins me from Iron Hill brewery to discuss how he makes operational decisions across his 19 Craft brewery locations.
This week Mark Edelson joins me from Iron Hill brewery to discuss how he makes operational decisions across his 19 Craft brewery locations.
This week Chris Graham, President of MoreBeer joins me to discuss what is popular in home brewing including recent trends and new equipment.
Chip Walton joins me this week to discuss Brewing TV, his Chop and Brew show, smoked beers, cider, mead and more in a wide ranging discussion about brewing beer.
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Topics in This Week's Episode (48:05) * This week I welcome first time guest Chip Walton to the show. Chip was the videographer and producer of the original Brewing TV, and has been the host of his own show about food and beer called Chop and Brew for the last 9 years. Chip is now back at Northern Brewer on his second tour as their video project producer. * We start with a discussion of the original Brewing TV show which was launched in 2010 with Michael Dawson and Jake Keeler as the hosts. * Chip shares his experience working with Jake and Michael who both have been on my podcast multiple times. * We discuss the launch of Chop and Brew, Chips show about beer and food which started in 2013. * Chip shares some of the things he's learned from doing Chop and Brew for over 9 years now. * We discuss why and how Chip has scaled down his brewing to focus on smaller batches including some of the new all-in-one systems. * Chip shares his experiences working with smoked malt on some recent beers. * We talk about cider and his recent work making dry ciders from fresh apple juice. * Chip shares a bit about mead and cyser. * He provides his closing thoughts.
Sponsors * Thank you to our sponsor Craft Beer and Brewing Magazine for sponsoring this episode. I encourage you to subscribe to their great magazine! * And also Anvil Brewing Equipment. Anvil is a new line of kettles, burners and accessories from John Blichmann at Blichmann Engineering. They make top quality brewing equipment built to last a lifetime. * Also check out BeerSmith, BeerSmith Web, BeerSmith Mobile software and the new DVDs John Palmer and I filmed - How to Brew with Malt Extract and How to Brew All Grain are available now. You can subscribe to the BeerSmith newsletter for free to get some great articles on home brewing.
Thanks to Chip Walton for appearing on the show and also to you for listening!
iTunes Announcements: I launched a new video channel for the BeerSmith podcast on iTunes, so subscribe now! At the moment it will only feature the new widescreen episodes (#75 and up). Older episodes are available on my revamped Youtube channel. Also all of my audio episodes are on iTunes now - so grab the older episodes if you missed any.
Thoughts on the Podcast? Leave me a comment below or visit our discussion forum to leave a comment in the podcast section there.
Subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes or BeerSmith Radio You can listen to all of my podcast episodes streaming live around the clock on our BeerSmith Radio online radio station! You can also subscribe to the audio or video using the iTunes links below, or the feed address
- Audio feed on iTunes - (direct: http://beersmith.com/content/feed/podcast)
- Video feed on iTunes - (direct: http://beersmith.com/tv/category/podcast/feed/ )
- Audio podcast on Google Play here
And finally, don't forget to subscribe to the blog and my newsletter (or use the links in the sidebar) – to get free weekly articles on home brewing.
Greg Casey joins me this week to discuss the rich history of the world's most popular beer style which is American Adjunct Lager.
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Topics in This Week's Episode (53:58) * This week I welcome first time guest Dr Greg Casey. Greg holds a PhD in Applied Microbiology from the UNiversity of Saskatchewan, and has held academic positions as well as positions with Annheuser Bush, Red Star Yeast, Stroh Brewery, and Coors. He was also President of the American Society of Brewing Chemists from 2005-2006. * We start with a discussion on how Greg got interested in the history of American Adjunct Lagers. * Greg explains how in the US we often discount our rich American Lager heritage, even though it is the dominant beer style in terms of volume both in the US and around the world. * He tells us a bit about how the style originated in Germany and was brought to the US in the mid 1800's. * We discuss the German influence on the style but also how it became the dominant American beer style quite quickly in the late 1800's. * Greg tells us what some of the early American lagers were like and how the style has evolved over the past 100+ years. * We discuss "ice cold beer" and how this turned out to be an American innovation in itself. * Greg covers the major myths associated with American Lagers. * We also talk about how consumers drove demand for American Lagers and not the big breweries. * We discuss the first volume in Greg's trilogy which covers the WWII period in the 1940's and also lingering effects of prohibition. * We talk about some of the factors surrounding the rise of craft beer which has eaten into US beer market share since at least 1980. * Greg discusses the three volume trilogy and his books and shares his closing thoughts.
Sponsors * Thank you to our sponsor Craft Beer and Brewing Magazine for sponsoring this episode. I encourage you to subscribe to their great magazine! * And also Anvil Brewing Equipment. Anvil is a new line of kettles, burners and accessories from John Blichmann at Blichmann Engineering. They make top quality brewing equipment built to last a lifetime. * Also check out BeerSmith, BeerSmith Web, BeerSmith Mobile software and the new DVDs John Palmer and I filmed - How to Brew with Malt Extract and How to Brew All Grain are available now. You can subscribe to the BeerSmith newsletter for free to get some great articles on home brewing.
Thanks to Greg Casey for appearing on the show and also to you for listening!
iTunes Announcements: I launched a new video channel for the BeerSmith podcast on iTunes, so subscribe now! At the moment it will only feature the new widescreen episodes (#75 and up). Older episodes are available on my revamped Youtube channel. Also all of my audio episodes are on iTunes now - so grab the older episodes if you missed any.
Thoughts on the Podcast? Leave me a comment below or visit our discussion forum to leave a comment in the podcast section there.
Subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes or BeerSmith Radio You can listen to all of my podcast episodes streaming live around the clock on our BeerSmith Radio online radio station! You can also subscribe to the audio or video using the iTunes links below, or the feed address
- Audio feed on iTunes - (direct: http://beersmith.com/content/feed/podcast)
- Video feed on iTunes - (direct: http://beersmith.com/tv/category/podcast/feed/ )
- Audio podcast on Google Play here
And finally, don't forget to subscribe to the blog and my newsletter (or use the links in the sidebar) – to get free weekly articles on home brewing.
John Palmer and Denny Conn join me this week to discuss simplified homebrewing and ways to save time and keep your beer brewing fun.
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- This week I welcome back John Palmer and Denny Conn. John is the author of How to Brew, Water and Brewing Classic Styles. (all Amazon affiliate links) Denny is the author of Experimental Homebrewing, Simple Homebrewing and Homebrew All-stars. (all Amazon affiliate links) Today they join me to discuss Simplified Homebrewing.
- John starts by explaining some of the advantages of simplifying your brew day.
- Deny shares his thoughts on why a simpler brew day is better.
- John tells us a bit about the history of brewing and how brewing was done for thousands of years before we really understood all of the underlying technical processes.
- Denny shares some ideas on how to simplify yeast starters.
- John talks about the advantages of the new popular all-in-one brewing systems and the trend towards smaller batches.
- Denny shares some tips on brewing smaller batches.
- John discusses simplifying the mash and boil process.
- Denny shares tips on making fermentation a bit easier.
- John talks about kegging and bottling tips.
- Denny talks about maintaining the quality of beer while brewing in less time with less fuss.
- John discusses the importance of flavors in beer, and why picking the right flavors may be more important than many technical aspects of brewing.
- We all discuss how to make homebrewing a fun hobby rather than a technical chore.
Sponsors * Thank you to our sponsor Craft Beer and Brewing Magazine for sponsoring this episode. I encourage you to subscribe to their great magazine! * And also Anvil Brewing Equipment. Anvil is a new line of kettles, burners and accessories from John Blichmann at Blichmann Engineering. They make top quality brewing equipment built to last a lifetime. * Also check out BeerSmith, BeerSmith Web, BeerSmith Mobile software and the new DVDs John Palmer and I filmed - How to Brew with Malt Extract and How to Brew All Grain are available now. You can subscribe to the BeerSmith newsletter for free to get some great articles on home brewing.
Thanks to John Palmer and Denny Conn for appearing on the show and also to you for listening!
iTunes Announcements: I launched a new video channel for the BeerSmith podcast on iTunes, so subscribe now! At the moment it will only feature the new widescreen episodes (#75 and up). Older episodes are available on my revamped Youtube channel. Also all of my audio episodes are on iTunes now - so grab the older episodes if you missed any.
Thoughts on the Podcast? Leave me a comment below or visit our discussion forum to leave a comment in the podcast section there.
Subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes or BeerSmith Radio You can listen to all of my podcast episodes streaming live around the clock on our BeerSmith Radio online radio station! You can also subscribe to the audio or video using the iTunes links below, or the feed address
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John Blichmann joins me this week to discuss how to design the perfect home brewery. John is the President of Blichmann Engineering and an avid home brewer.
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Topics in This Week's Episode (38:55) * This week I welcome back John Blichmann. John is the President and founder of Blichmann Engineering, one of the premiere suppliers of home and professional brewing equipment. John is also an avid home brewer. * We start with a short section on some of the new things going on at Blichmann Engineering * John explains some of the advantages of having a dedicated home brewery space. * We talk about the advantages of brewing inside vs outside * John shares the first step in planning your brewery * He tells us some of the principles of good brewery design * We discuss cleaning and how the cleaning experience can be made simpler * John talks about other considerations including a good water supply, drain and ventilation options * He shares thoughts on safety especially related to electric brewing systems * We talk about safety in general and how you want to avoid carrying hot wort, slips and falls and other hazards * John shares his closing tips on building the perfect home brewery.
Sponsors * Thank you to our sponsor Craft Beer and Brewing Magazine for sponsoring this episode. I encourage you to subscribe to their great magazine! * And also Anvil Brewing Equipment. Anvil is a new line of kettles, burners and accessories from John Blichmann at Blichmann Engineering. They make top quality brewing equipment built to last a lifetime. * Also check out BeerSmith, BeerSmith Web, BeerSmith Mobile software and the new DVDs John Palmer and I filmed - How to Brew with Malt Extract and How to Brew All Grain are available now. You can subscribe to the BeerSmith newsletter for free to get some great articles on home brewing.
Thanks to John Blichmann for appearing on the show and also to you for listening!
iTunes Announcements: I launched a new video channel for the BeerSmith podcast on iTunes, so subscribe now! At the moment it will only feature the new widescreen episodes (#75 and up). Older episodes are available on my revamped Youtube channel. Also all of my audio episodes are on iTunes now - so grab the older episodes if you missed any.
Thoughts on the Podcast? Leave me a comment below or visit our discussion forum to leave a comment in the podcast section there.
Subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes or BeerSmith Radio You can listen to all of my podcast episodes streaming live around the clock on our BeerSmith Radio online radio station! You can also subscribe to the audio or video using the iTunes links below, or the feed address
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Gordon Strong joins me this week to discuss his trip to Ecuador, the Chicha beer style and the upcoming BJCP beer style guide update.
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Topics in This Week's Episode (48:45) * This week I welcome back Gordon Strong. Gordon Strong is President Emeritus of the Beer Judge Certification Program (BJCP), their highest rated beer judge and the author of the books Modern Homebrew Recipes and Brewing Better Beer (Amazon Affiliate Links). * We start with a discussion about Gordon's recent trip to Ecuador to judge the Copa Cervecera Mitad del Mundo. * We have an extended talk about Chicha beer, how it was traditionally made and also how modern brewers are adapting modern methods to create their own version of it. * Gordon explains the key ingredients, and how the Chicha beer is made without using hops and instead employing local flowers, herbs and spices. * We talk about his experience judging these beers as well as how one of the Chicha beers won 'best of show' and Gordon unknowingly visited their brewery. * Gordon talks about how there is a trend in "modern takes" on many historical beer styles around the world, and gives us a few examples. * He shares with us his thoughts in incorporating more historical beer styles into the BJCP style guide. * We discuss the upcoming update to the BJCP style guide which is considered a minor update to clarify a number of styles. * Gordon shares his closing thoughts.
Sponsors * Thank you to our sponsor Craft Beer and Brewing Magazine for sponsoring this episode. I encourage you to subscribe to their great magazine! * And also Anvil Brewing Equipment. Anvil is a new line of kettles, burners and accessories from John Blichmann at Blichmann Engineering. They make top quality brewing equipment built to last a lifetime. * Also check out BeerSmith, BeerSmith Web, BeerSmith Mobile software and the new DVDs John Palmer and I filmed - How to Brew with Malt Extract and How to Brew All Grain are available now. You can subscribe to the BeerSmith newsletter for free to get some great articles on home brewing.
Thanks to Gordon Strong for appearing on the show and also to you for listening!
iTunes Announcements: I launched a new video channel for the BeerSmith podcast on iTunes, so subscribe now! At the moment it will only feature the new widescreen episodes (#75 and up). Older episodes are available on my revamped Youtube channel. Also all of my audio episodes are on iTunes now - so grab the older episodes if you missed any.
Thoughts on the Podcast? Leave me a comment below or visit our discussion forum to leave a comment in the podcast section there.
Subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes or BeerSmith Radio You can listen to all of my podcast episodes streaming live around the clock on our BeerSmith Radio online radio station! You can also subscribe to the audio or video using the iTunes links below, or the feed address
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Brent Manning joins me this week from Riverbend Malt to discuss his experience with Craft Malting in North Carolina for the last 10 years.
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Topics in This Week's Episode (41:29) * This week I welcome Brent Manning, co-founder of Riverbend Malt House located near Asheville, NC. Brent spent a decade as an environmental consultant before co-founding Riverbend Malt House in North Carolina 10 years ago. Brent is also a certified Cicerone. * We start with a discussion of how Brent and his co-founder decided to enter craft malting 10 years ago with virtually no experience in malting. * We discuss his first malthouse (1.0) and how they initially floor malted in small batches. * We talk about his experience with brewers and how the craft beer explosion near Ashveille helped propel the business. * Brent tells us about his expansion to malt house 2.0, still floor malted, and explains a bit about the malting process. * We discuss barley varieties, and their eventual expansion into malt house 3.0 which is a very large operation. * Brent explains how he's collaborated with universities and growers to work with new barley varieties. * We discuss the growth in craft lager beers and how that has also driven his malting. * Brent tells us about the upcoming hybrid 2022 Craft Malting Conference * He shares some lessons learned from his 10 years in Craft Malting. * We discuss where to find his malts and also his closing thoughts.
Sponsors * Thank you to our sponsor Craft Beer and Brewing Magazine for sponsoring this episode. I encourage you to subscribe to their great magazine! * And also Anvil Brewing Equipment. Anvil is a new line of kettles, burners and accessories from John Blichmann at Blichmann Engineering. They make top quality brewing equipment built to last a lifetime. * Also check out BeerSmith, BeerSmith Web, BeerSmith Mobile software and the new DVDs John Palmer and I filmed - How to Brew with Malt Extract and How to Brew All Grain are available now. You can subscribe to the BeerSmith newsletter for free to get some great articles on home brewing.
Thanks to Brent Manning for appearing on the show and also to you for listening!
iTunes Announcements: I launched a new video channel for the BeerSmith podcast on iTunes, so subscribe now! At the moment it will only feature the new widescreen episodes (#75 and up). Older episodes are available on my revamped Youtube channel. Also all of my audio episodes are on iTunes now - so grab the older episodes if you missed any.
Thoughts on the Podcast? Leave me a comment below or visit our discussion forum to leave a comment in the podcast section there.
Subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes or BeerSmith Radio You can listen to all of my podcast episodes streaming live around the clock on our BeerSmith Radio online radio station! You can also subscribe to the audio or video using the iTunes links below, or the feed address
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Scott Janish joins me this week to talk about some of the latest research into dry hopping and the role of aroma hop oils in beer brewing.
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- This week I welcome Scott Janish. Scott is author of the recent book "The New IPA: A Scientific Guide to Hop Aroma and Flavor” (Amazon affiliate link) and also co-founder of the Sapwood Cellars brewery in Columbia, Maryland.
- We start with a brief discussion about Sapwood Cellars.
- Scott explains his interest in dry hops and some of the latest research in this area.
- Scott recently put together a MBAA article on "Dry Hop Best Practices" and we begin with a discussion on what is actually being extracted in dry hopping.
- We walk through the major groups of hop oils starting with hydrocarbons which includes oils like myrcene.
- Next we discuss Monoterpene Alcohols which chiefly includes linalook and geraniol. The two seem to be important in creating fruity/tropical flavors in the finished beer.
- We discuss Thiols, which despite their tiny quantities, are perhaps among the most important hop oils.
- Scott talks briefly about esters that come from the hops.
- We discuss dry hop temperature and times and some of the tradeoffs to be made between time and temperature when dry hopping.
- Scott tells us about "rousing" the hops.
- We talk about his book "The New IPA" and Scott shares his closing thoughts.
Sponsors * Thank you to our sponsor Craft Beer and Brewing Magazine for sponsoring this episode. I encourage you to subscribe to their great magazine! * And also Anvil Brewing Equipment. Anvil is a new line of kettles, burners and accessories from John Blichmann at Blichmann Engineering. They make top quality brewing equipment built to last a lifetime. * Also check out BeerSmith, BeerSmith Web, BeerSmith Mobile software and the new DVDs John Palmer and I filmed - How to Brew with Malt Extract and How to Brew All Grain are available now. You can subscribe to the BeerSmith newsletter for free to get some great articles on home brewing.
Thanks to Stan Hieronymus for appearing on the show and also to you for listening!
iTunes Announcements: I launched a new video channel for the BeerSmith podcast on iTunes, so subscribe now! At the moment it will only feature the new widescreen episodes (#75 and up). Older episodes are available on my revamped Youtube channel. Also all of my audio episodes are on iTunes now - so grab the older episodes if you missed any.
Thoughts on the Podcast? Leave me a comment below or visit our discussion forum to leave a comment in the podcast section there.
Subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes or BeerSmith Radio You can listen to all of my podcast episodes streaming live around the clock on our BeerSmith Radio online radio station! You can also subscribe to the audio or video using the iTunes links below, or the feed address
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Stan Hieronymus joins me this week to discuss hop survivables, biotransformations, and understanding which hop oils survive the brewing process.
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Topics in This Week's Episode (46:41) * This week I welcome back Stan Hieronymus. Stan is an expert on hops and author of the books For the Love of Hops, Brew Like a Monk, Brewing Local and Brewing with Wheat (Amazon affiliate links). * We start with a discussion of what is meant when we talk about "survivables" and hops and what hop survivability means for beer. * We discuss the "Aroma unit" and why it never caught on. * Stan explains how there are over 1000 compounds in beer and only a small number of aroma compounds that are well understood at this point. * We talk about Yakima's Survivable Compound Handbook and associated Poster which can be used as a guide to determine when its best to use certain varieties in the whirlpool or for dry hopping. * Stan tells us how we can take advantage of certain hop varieties and techniques to optimize aroma oil content while targeting certianoils. * We discuss the 7 major hop aroma compounds highlighted in Yakima's handbook. * Stan talks about the importance of thiols and how our understanding of them has evolved recently. * He shares his thoughts on using both biotransformations and survivability to enhance the overal aroma of a finished beer. * Stan shares his closing thoughs and advice for homebrewers.
Sponsors * Thank you to our sponsor Craft Beer and Brewing Magazine for sponsoring this episode. I encourage you to subscribe to their great magazine! * And also Anvil Brewing Equipment. Anvil is a new line of kettles, burners and accessories from John Blichmann at Blichmann Engineering. They make top quality brewing equipment built to last a lifetime. * Also check out BeerSmith, BeerSmith Web, BeerSmith Mobile software and the new DVDs John Palmer and I filmed - How to Brew with Malt Extract and How to Brew All Grain are available now. You can subscribe to the BeerSmith newsletter for free to get some great articles on home brewing.
Thanks to Stan Hieronymus for appearing on the show and also to you for listening!
iTunes Announcements: I launched a new video channel for the BeerSmith podcast on iTunes, so subscribe now! At the moment it will only feature the new widescreen episodes (#75 and up). Older episodes are available on my revamped Youtube channel. Also all of my audio episodes are on iTunes now - so grab the older episodes if you missed any.
Thoughts on the Podcast? Leave me a comment below or visit our discussion forum to leave a comment in the podcast section there.
Subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes or BeerSmith Radio You can listen to all of my podcast episodes streaming live around the clock on our BeerSmith Radio online radio station! You can also subscribe to the audio or video using the iTunes links below, or the feed address
- Audio feed on iTunes - (direct: http://beersmith.com/content/feed/podcast)
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- Audio podcast on Google Play here
And finally, don't forget to subscribe to the blog and my newsletter (or use the links in the sidebar) – to get free weekly articles on home brewing.
Xavier Losada joins me this week from Madrid Spain to discuss his experiences as a Chemical Engineer for a big brewery and his transition to a Craft Brewery owner with Bee Beer.
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Topics in This Week's Episode (42:49) * This week I welcome Xavier Losada. Xavier is a Chemical Engineer who worked for 11 years as a Technical Manager at Cerveceia Polar, one of the largest breweries in Venezuela. Six years ago Xavier migrated to Madrid, Spain to found his own small brewhouse called Bee Beer. * We start by discussing Xavier's time at Polar as a Chemical Engineer working with one of the largest breweries in the area. Xavier explains how producing the beer became increasingly challenging as Venezuela's economic situation deteriorated. * We talk about the impact of the Craft Beer revolution, as well as some of the reasons Xavier and his family eventually decided to leave Venezuela. * Xavier explains some of the reasons behind his decision to found Bee Beer. * We talk about the size and theme behind his small brewery. * Xavier explains the beers he offers and how he is trying to promote craft beers in an area that is still dominated by light lagers. * We talk about his beer lineup and how he gypsy brews his beer. * We briefly discuss the Craft Beer scene in Madrid and its growth and evolution. * Xavier explains the impact of COVID, which most significantly dried up the tourism that is central to his location in Madrid. * We discuss his future plans for Bee Beer. * He shares some lessons he learned working both at a very large brewery and running his own small Craft Beer room.
Sponsors * Thank you to our sponsor Craft Beer and Brewing Magazine for sponsoring this episode. I encourage you to subscribe to their great magazine! * And also Anvil Brewing Equipment. Anvil is a new line of kettles, burners and accessories from John Blichmann at Blichmann Engineering. They make top quality brewing equipment built to last a lifetime. * Also check out BeerSmith, BeerSmith Mobile software and the new DVDs John Palmer and I filmed - How to Brew with Malt Extract and How to Brew All Grain are available now. You can subscribe to the BeerSmith newsletter for free to get some great articles on home brewing.
Thanks to Xavier Losada for appearing on the show and also to you for listening!
iTunes Announcements: I launched a new video channel for the BeerSmith podcast on iTunes, so subscribe now! At the moment it will only feature the new widescreen episodes (#75 and up). Older episodes are available on my revamped Youtube channel. Also all of my audio episodes are on iTunes now - so grab the older episodes if you missed any.
Thoughts on the Podcast? Leave me a comment below or visit our discussion forum to leave a comment in the podcast section there.
Subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes or BeerSmith Radio You can listen to all of my podcast episodes streaming live around the clock on our BeerSmith Radio online radio station! You can also subscribe to the audio or video using the iTunes links below, or the feed address
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Jamil Zainasheff, founder of Heretic Brewing joins me this week for a beer brewing question and answer session.
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Topics in This Week's Episode (42:49) * This week I welcome back Jamil Zainasheff. Jamil is the founder and owner of Heretic Brewing. Jamil joins us this week for another home brewing question and answer session. * We talk a bit about Heretic brewing and some of the adjustments he's made due to the pandemic. * Jamil shares his thoughts on adjusting mash pH for different beer styles. * We talk about processes and how important the brewing lab is to Heretic brewing. * Jamil shares his thoughts on the balance between technical brewing and the artistic side of brewing. * We discuss how important the knowledge of flavors is to a brewer when developing new recipes. * Jamil talks about adding depth to a malt bill and some considerations of how to do it best. * We discuss aroma oils and whirlpool hopping vs dry hopping as a technique. * Jamil shares his experience with hopping during active fermentation and recent research into dry hopping to get fruity IPA and hazy IPA flavors. * Jamil talks about how to best adjust water profiles for a given style of beer. * We discuss the rise of very high gravity beers vs more drinkable session beers. * Jamil shares his thoughts on judging beer. * He closes with his take on how a brewer can rapidly improve their beer brewing overall.
Sponsors * Thank you to our sponsor Craft Beer and Brewing Magazine for sponsoring this episode. I encourage you to subscribe to their great magazine! * And also Anvil Brewing Equipment. Anvil is a new line of kettles, burners and accessories from John Blichmann at Blichmann Engineering. They make top quality brewing equipment built to last a lifetime. * Also check out BeerSmith, BeerSmith Mobile software and the new DVDs John Palmer and I filmed - How to Brew with Malt Extract and How to Brew All Grain are available now. You can subscribe to the BeerSmith newsletter for free to get some great articles on home brewing.
Thanks to Jamil Zainasheff for appearing on the show and also to you for listening!
iTunes Announcements: I launched a new video channel for the BeerSmith podcast on iTunes, so subscribe now! At the moment it will only feature the new widescreen episodes (#75 and up). Older episodes are available on my revamped Youtube channel. Also all of my audio episodes are on iTunes now - so grab the older episodes if you missed any.
Thoughts on the Podcast? Leave me a comment below or visit our discussion forum to leave a comment in the podcast section there.
Subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes or BeerSmith Radio You can listen to all of my podcast episodes streaming live around the clock on our BeerSmith Radio online radio station! You can also subscribe to the audio or video using the iTunes links below, or the feed address
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Michael Fairbrother from Moonlight Meadery joins me this week to discuss honey varieties and mead making. Michael is owner and founder of the award winning Moonlight Meadery.
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- This week I welcome back Michael Fairbrother to discuss honey varieties and mead making. Michael is the founder of the award winning Moonlight Meadery, and recently purchased Over the Moon Farmstead as well.
- We start with a discussion of Michael's new farm as well as how he has adapted to the pandemic over the last year.
- Michael tells us some of the unusual properties of honey and how it is harvested.
- We discuss varieties of honey, some of his favorites, and what makes honey varieties unique.
- He explains the difference between clover honey, which you can find in the grocery store, and other honey used in mead making.
- We discuss how to find less common varieties of honey.
- Michael tells us how to experiment with different varieties of honey to better understand their flavor.
- We discuss how to make mead and the nutrients needed to get it to properly ferment.
- Michael explains the different sweetness levels in mead and how they are achieved.
- We talk about which mead styles are most popular with consumers.
- Michael provides his closing thoughts on mead and honey
Sponsors * Thank you to our sponsor Craft Beer and Brewing Magazine for sponsoring this episode. I encourage you to subscribe to their great magazine! * And also Anvil Brewing Equipment. Anvil is a new line of kettles, burners and accessories from John Blichmann at Blichmann Engineering. They make top quality brewing equipment built to last a lifetime. * Also check out BeerSmith, BeerSmith Mobile software and the new DVDs John Palmer and I filmed - How to Brew with Malt Extract and How to Brew All Grain are available now. You can subscribe to the BeerSmith newsletter for free to get some great articles on home brewing.
Thanks to Michael Fairbrother for appearing on the show and also to you for listening!
iTunes Announcements: I launched a new video channel for the BeerSmith podcast on iTunes, so subscribe now! At the moment it will only feature the new widescreen episodes (#75 and up). Older episodes are available on my revamped Youtube channel. Also all of my audio episodes are on iTunes now - so grab the older episodes if you missed any.
Thoughts on the Podcast? Leave me a comment below or visit our discussion forum to leave a comment in the podcast section there.
Subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes or BeerSmith Radio You can listen to all of my podcast episodes streaming live around the clock on our BeerSmith Radio online radio station! You can also subscribe to the audio or video using the iTunes links below, or the feed address
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Scott Mast and Chris Vogel join me this week to discuss Great Lakes proprietary hops and the resurgence of hop growing in the Midwestern US.
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Topics in This Week's Episode (52:35) * This week I welcome Scott Mast and Chris Vogel to discuss the resurgence of hop growing in Michigan as well as some of the new Great Lakes proprietary hop varieties. * Scott Mast is a hop farmer in Michigan with 8 years in the business and owner of Hang'em High Hops, which sells Great Lakes varieties to professional and home brewers. * Chris Vogel is an employee for Great Lakes hops focused on introducing Great Lakes proprietary hops to both hop growers and to craft breweries. * Scott starts with a discussion of the resurgence of hop growing in Michigan and why his area is well suited to growing hops. * Chris tells us about the reception of the new hops in craft breweries and how they are using them. * Scott explains the stages of hop farming and what it takes to get started growing hops and also how they are harvested and processed. * Chris tells us about the "terroir" in the region and how it affects the hops grown there. * We discuss the flavor profiles of some of the new hops being grown. * Chris tells us a bit about the proprietary hop program at Great Lakes and how it got started. * Scott shares his experience growing the new proprietary hops. * Chris explains how the new varieties are different from many of the commonly available varieties of hops. * Scott tells us his experience working with commercial brewers and the new hops. * They each share their closing thoughts.
Sponsors * Thank you to our sponsor Craft Beer and Brewing Magazine for sponsoring this episode. I encourage you to subscribe to their great magazine! * And also Anvil Brewing Equipment. Anvil is a new line of kettles, burners and accessories from John Blichmann at Blichmann Engineering. They make top quality brewing equipment built to last a lifetime. * Also check out BeerSmith, BeerSmith Mobile software and the new DVDs John Palmer and I filmed - How to Brew with Malt Extract and How to Brew All Grain are available now. You can subscribe to the BeerSmith newsletter for free to get some great articles on home brewing.
Thanks to John Palmer for appearing on the show and also to you for listening!
iTunes Announcements: I launched a new video channel for the BeerSmith podcast on iTunes, so subscribe now! At the moment it will only feature the new widescreen episodes (#75 and up). Older episodes are available on my revamped Youtube channel. Also all of my audio episodes are on iTunes now - so grab the older episodes if you missed any.
Thoughts on the Podcast? Leave me a comment below or visit our discussion forum to leave a comment in the podcast section there.
Subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes or BeerSmith Radio You can listen to all of my podcast episodes streaming live around the clock on our BeerSmith Radio online radio station! You can also subscribe to the audio or video using the iTunes links below, or the feed address
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John Palmer joins me this week to discuss adjusting your water for beer brewing including mash pH and also improving the flavor of your beer.
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Topics in This Week's Episode (51:52) * This week I welcome back John Palmer. John is the author of the top selling book How to Brew as well as Water and Brewing Classic Styles (full disclosure: Amazon affiliate links used for books). John joins me this week to talk about water in beer. * We start with a short discussion of some of the projects John has been working on recently. * John starts with a discussion on ground and surface water sources. * We talk about some of the ways to test your local water profile. * John explains why you want to get your water profile right including for mash pH and also for seasoning the flavor of the beer. * We talk about the "brew cube" which is in John's latest How to Brew book and john explains the water adjustment options. * We discuss mineral structure and how it impacts beer. * John discusses alternate approaches for adjusting water including targeting a particular city or beer style. * We talk about Magnesium and its role in fermentation. * John gives us his closing thoughts on water.
Sponsors * Thank you to our sponsor Craft Beer and Brewing Magazine for sponsoring this episode. I encourage you to subscribe to their great magazine! * And also Anvil Brewing Equipment. Anvil is a new line of kettles, burners and accessories from John Blichmann at Blichmann Engineering. They make top quality brewing equipment built to last a lifetime. * Also check out BeerSmith, BeerSmith Mobile software and the new DVDs John Palmer and I filmed - How to Brew with Malt Extract and How to Brew All Grain are available now. You can subscribe to the BeerSmith newsletter for free to get some great articles on home brewing.
Thanks to John Palmer for appearing on the show and also to you for listening!
iTunes Announcements: I launched a new video channel for the BeerSmith podcast on iTunes, so subscribe now! At the moment it will only feature the new widescreen episodes (#75 and up). Older episodes are available on my revamped Youtube channel. Also all of my audio episodes are on iTunes now - so grab the older episodes if you missed any.
Thoughts on the Podcast? Leave me a comment below or visit our discussion forum to leave a comment in the podcast section there.
Subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes or BeerSmith Radio You can listen to all of my podcast episodes streaming live around the clock on our BeerSmith Radio online radio station! You can also subscribe to the audio or video using the iTunes links below, or the feed address
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Markus Bruetsch joins me from Burgandy France to share his experiences opening and operating a small brewery in France.
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Topics in This Week's Episode (49:22) * This week I welcome Markus Bruetsch to the show. Markus is a long time home brewer who moved to France and opened a small brewery. Today he joins us to share his experiences. * We start with a short discussion of exactly where his brewery is located and how he started it. * He discusses the Craft Brewery industry a bit in France and in Europe in general. * We talk about how craft brewing in Europe compares to the US * Markus shares a bit of his story - how he started as a homebrewer and eventually moved back to Europe to start his brewery in Burgundy. * We discuss what motivated him to start a brewery. * He shares some of the challenges he ran into including both government permits as well as substantial renovations which had to take place to complete the brewery. * We talk about how large the brewery is and how he operates it. * We discuss the styles of beer he is brewing as well as styles that are popular now in France. * He tells us a bit about his focus on brewing water and how he handles water adjustments. * Markus gives us his closing thoughts.
Sponsors * Thank you to our sponsor Craft Beer and Brewing Magazine for sponsoring this episode. I encourage you to subscribe to their great magazine! * And also Anvil Brewing Equipment. Anvil is a new line of kettles, burners and accessories from John Blichmann at Blichmann Engineering. They make top quality brewing equipment built to last a lifetime. * Also check out BeerSmith, BeerSmith Mobile software and the new DVDs John Palmer and I filmed - How to Brew with Malt Extract and How to Brew All Grain are available now. You can subscribe to the BeerSmith newsletter for free to get some great articles on home brewing.
Thanks to Markus Bruetsch for appearing on the show and also to you for listening!
iTunes Announcements: I launched a new video channel for the BeerSmith podcast on iTunes, so subscribe now! At the moment it will only feature the new widescreen episodes (#75 and up). Older episodes are available on my revamped Youtube channel. Also all of my audio episodes are on iTunes now - so grab the older episodes if you missed any.
Thoughts on the Podcast? Leave me a comment below or visit our discussion forum to leave a comment in the podcast section there.
Subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes or BeerSmith Radio You can listen to all of my podcast episodes streaming live around the clock on our BeerSmith Radio online radio station! You can also subscribe to the audio or video using the iTunes links below, or the feed address
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Adrian Cook joins me this week from Blue Lake Hops to discuss brewing with wet hops and a new fresh wet hop product they are producing.
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Topics in This Week's Episode (42:36) * This week I welcome Adrian Cook to the show from Blue Lake Hops. They have been pioneering a new technique to bring fresh wet hops to home brewers and pro brewers. * We start with a discussion on the resurgence of hop growing in the Great Lakes region and midwest US. * Adrian tells us a little about some of the new varieties coming from the region. * We discuss the founder of Blue Lake hops and his new technique to bring fresh wet hops to brewers. * Adrian talks about the effort which included Michigan State University to find a better way to package fresh wet hops. * We talk about what fresh wet hops bring to a harvest brew that dried and pelletized hops do not. * Adrian explains some of the advantages and some of the challenges when working with fresh wet hops. * We talk about how to estimate the alpha content and also amount of hops needed to get the bitterness right for wet hops. * He explains the best use of wet hops in the brewing process. * We discuss feedback from customers on their hops and also what varieties are available. * He gives his closing thoughts on working with fresh wet hops.
Sponsors * Thank you to our sponsor Craft Beer and Brewing Magazine for sponsoring this episode. I encourage you to subscribe to their great magazine! * And also Anvil Brewing Equipment. Anvil is a new line of kettles, burners and accessories from John Blichmann at Blichmann Engineering. They make top quality brewing equipment built to last a lifetime. * Also check out BeerSmith, BeerSmith Mobile software and the new DVDs John Palmer and I filmed - How to Brew with Malt Extract and How to Brew All Grain are available now. You can subscribe to the BeerSmith newsletter for free to get some great articles on home brewing.
Thanks to Adrian Cook for appearing on the show and also to you for listening!
iTunes Announcements: I launched a new video channel for the BeerSmith podcast on iTunes, so subscribe now! At the moment it will only feature the new widescreen episodes (#75 and up). Older episodes are available on my revamped Youtube channel. Also all of my audio episodes are on iTunes now - so grab the older episodes if you missed any.
Thoughts on the Podcast? Leave me a comment below or visit our discussion forum to leave a comment in the podcast section there.
Subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes or BeerSmith Radio You can listen to all of my podcast episodes streaming live around the clock on our BeerSmith Radio online radio station! You can also subscribe to the audio or video using the iTunes links below, or the feed address
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Author and brewer Randy Mosher joins me this week to discuss stories and their importance in beer.
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Topics in This Week's Episode (41:01) * This week I welcome back Randy Mosher. Randy is the author of the books Mastering Homebrew, Radical Brewing, and Tasting Beer. (Full disclosure: Amazon affiliate links to books) He’s also partner in two breweries near Chicago Five Rabbit and Forbidden Root. * We talk briefly about how Randy's two breweries have held up during the COVID pandemic. * Randy introduces a new topic - "Telling Stories with Beer" * We discuss why stories are central to virtually all conversation as well as the human experience. * Randy shares a few examples of stories tied to beer. * We talk about the marketing impact of having good stories for your beers. * Randy discusses "Anchor points" and how they can provide a central theme for brewing beer. * He explains the difference between a story and backstory. * We discuss how to get inspiration for a story or a beer * Randy talks about executing a good story strategy with beer. * He explains how stories can be used to promote homebrew as well. * Randy shares his closing thoughts on stories and beer.
Sponsors * Thank you to our sponsor Craft Beer and Brewing Magazine for sponsoring this episode. I encourage you to subscribe to their great magazine! * And also Anvil Brewing Equipment. Anvil is a new line of kettles, burners and accessories from John Blichmann at Blichmann Engineering. They make top quality brewing equipment built to last a lifetime. * Also check out BeerSmith, BeerSmith Mobile software and the new DVDs John Palmer and I filmed - How to Brew with Malt Extract and How to Brew All Grain are available now. You can subscribe to the BeerSmith newsletter for free to get some great articles on home brewing.
Thanks to Randy Mosher for appearing on the show and also to you for listening!
iTunes Announcements: I launched a new video channel for the BeerSmith podcast on iTunes, so subscribe now! At the moment it will only feature the new widescreen episodes (#75 and up). Older episodes are available on my revamped Youtube channel. Also all of my audio episodes are on iTunes now - so grab the older episodes if you missed any.
Thoughts on the Podcast? Leave me a comment below or visit our discussion forum to leave a comment in the podcast section there.
Subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes or BeerSmith Radio You can listen to all of my podcast episodes streaming live around the clock on our BeerSmith Radio online radio station! You can also subscribe to the audio or video using the iTunes links below, or the feed address
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Beer historian Martyn Cornell joins me this week to discuss the history of English Mild Ale which was the dominant UK beer style for nearly 80 years.
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Topics in This Week's Episode (48:22) * This week I welcome first time guest Martyn Cornell. Martyn has been writing about the history of beer for more than 20 years and is a multiple trophy winner of both the North American Guild of Beer Writers and British Guild of Beer Writers. * Martyn is the author of the book Amber, Gold & Black: The History of Britain's Great Beers (Amazon affiliate link). * We discuss the brief history of Porter which preceded Mild as the most popular beer style in the 18th and first half of the 19th century. * Martyn explains the reign of British mild which became popular in the 1880's and remained the top beer until the 1960's - and now is almost extinct. * He discusses the beer itself and how it was brewed throughout the period. The style did change substantially becoming weaker particularly after WWI due to taxes and shortages of ingredients. * We talk about the ingredients and techniques used to brew the beer and why it was served quickly. * Martyn provides a few tips for those looking to brew a British mild. * He explains what ultimately replaced Milds as well as provides his closing thoughts.
Sponsors * Thank you to our sponsor Craft Beer and Brewing Magazine for sponsoring this episode. I encourage you to subscribe to their great magazine! * And also Anvil Brewing Equipment. Anvil is a new line of kettles, burners and accessories from John Blichmann at Blichmann Engineering. They make top quality brewing equipment built to last a lifetime. * Also check out BeerSmith, BeerSmith Mobile software and the new DVDs John Palmer and I filmed - How to Brew with Malt Extract and How to Brew All Grain are available now. You can subscribe to the BeerSmith newsletter for free to get some great articles on home brewing.
Thanks to Martyn Cornell for appearing on the show and also to you for listening!
iTunes Announcements: I launched a new video channel for the BeerSmith podcast on iTunes, so subscribe now! At the moment it will only feature the new widescreen episodes (#75 and up). Older episodes are available on my revamped Youtube channel. Also all of my audio episodes are on iTunes now - so grab the older episodes if you missed any.
Thoughts on the Podcast? Leave me a comment below or visit our discussion forum to leave a comment in the podcast section there.
Subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes or BeerSmith Radio You can listen to all of my podcast episodes streaming live around the clock on our BeerSmith Radio online radio station! You can also subscribe to the audio or video using the iTunes links below, or the feed address
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Dr Chris White joins me from White Labs to discuss yeast pitch rates and starters for beer brewing as well as wine, mead and cider.
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Topics in This Week's Episode (46:02) * This week I welcome back Dr Chris White, President of White Labs one of the top brewing yeast providers in the world. * We start with a short discussion of some of the changes since Chris last joined us. * Chris shares the positives and negatives of using too little or too much yeast in your beer. * We talk about the limits to growth and how each yeast generation can only increase about 5-6 times. * He shares some advantages of pitching the "right" amount of yeast. * We discuss yeast slurry and its high cell count, including how you can reuse yeast from one batch to another. * Chris goes into detail on pitch rates and basic pitch calculations. * We talk about yeast viability and how it declines over time as a package of yeast ages. * Chris talks briefly about dry yeast and its viability. * We discuss wines, meads and ciders and why they require much lower pitch rates than beer. * Chris provides his closing thoughts.
Sponsors * Thank you to our sponsor Craft Beer and Brewing Magazine for sponsoring this episode. I encourage you to subscribe to their great magazine! * And also Anvil Brewing Equipment. Anvil is a new line of kettles, burners and accessories from John Blichmann at Blichmann Engineering. They make top quality brewing equipment built to last a lifetime. * Also check out BeerSmith, BeerSmith Mobile software and the new DVDs John Palmer and I filmed - How to Brew with Malt Extract and How to Brew All Grain are available now. You can subscribe to the BeerSmith newsletter for free to get some great articles on home brewing.
Thanks to Dr Chris White for appearing on the show and also to you for listening!
iTunes Announcements: I launched a new video channel for the BeerSmith podcast on iTunes, so subscribe now! At the moment it will only feature the new widescreen episodes (#75 and up). Older episodes are available on my revamped Youtube channel. Also all of my audio episodes are on iTunes now - so grab the older episodes if you missed any.
Thoughts on the Podcast? Leave me a comment below or visit our discussion forum to leave a comment in the podcast section there.
Subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes or BeerSmith Radio You can listen to all of my podcast episodes streaming live around the clock on our BeerSmith Radio online radio station! You can also subscribe to the audio or video using the iTunes links below, or the feed address
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Dr Charlie Bamforth joins me this week to discuss foam and head retention in beer.
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Topics in This Week's Episode (50:57) * This week I welcome back Dr Charlie Bamforth, Professor Emeritus at the University of California at Davis. Charlie specializes in the study of the wholesomeness of beer including beer perception, polyphenols, foam stability, oxidation and flavor stability. * We start by discussing how Charlie got the name "The Pope of Foam" * We have a brief discussion on carbonation levels, how they are measured and how they vary for different styles of beer. * Charlie explains what the bubbles in beer foam are composed of and how their stability is important. * We talk about nucleation and the size of bubbles in relation to their long term stability. * Charlie explains the key ingredients in beer, specifically malt and hops and how they provide the building blocks for foam stability. * We discuss the brewing process and how you can choose mash temperature to maximize foam. * Finally we talk about glasses, glass shape and the very important process of serving beer. * Charlie provides his closing thoughts.
Sponsors * Thank you to our sponsor Craft Beer and Brewing Magazine for sponsoring this episode. I encourage you to subscribe to their great magazine! * And also Anvil Brewing Equipment. Anvil is a new line of kettles, burners and accessories from John Blichmann at Blichmann Engineering. They make top quality brewing equipment built to last a lifetime. * Also check out BeerSmith, BeerSmith Mobile software and the new DVDs John Palmer and I filmed - How to Brew with Malt Extract and How to Brew All Grain are available now. You can subscribe to the BeerSmith newsletter for free to get some great articles on home brewing.
Thanks to Dr Charlie Bamforth for appearing on the show and also to you for listening!
iTunes Announcements: I launched a new video channel for the BeerSmith podcast on iTunes, so subscribe now! At the moment it will only feature the new widescreen episodes (#75 and up). Older episodes are available on my revamped Youtube channel. Also all of my audio episodes are on iTunes now - so grab the older episodes if you missed any.
Thoughts on the Podcast? Leave me a comment below or visit our discussion forum to leave a comment in the podcast section there.
Subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes or BeerSmith Radio You can listen to all of my podcast episodes streaming live around the clock on our BeerSmith Radio online radio station! You can also subscribe to the audio or video using the iTunes links below, or the feed address
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Mathias Siebler, a 10th generation German hop farmer, joins me this week from Bavaria to discuss growing hops.
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Topics in This Week's Episode (50:44) * This week I welcome Matthias Siebler. Mathias founded Hops2Brew in 2015 with the goal of linking together hop growers, researchers and the brewing industry. He is a 10th generation German hop farmer with degrees in Civil Engineering and a Master’s in Agriculture. He joins us today from Germany. * We discuss the nature of growing hops in Germany and how many of the farms are family owned. * Matthias explains how the German hop market is different than the US and how it is primarily focused on growing noble hops for brewing lagers. * We talk about the varieties grown and also how they are harvested and packaged usually into pellets for use. * Matthias discusses how the hops are tied to the three most popular German beer styles. * He shares his thoughts on the current IPA revolution in craft brewing here in the US and how it has spread to other parts of Europe but not really in Germany. * We talk about how the German hop market is dominated by contracting with a few large distributors and how those contracts drive what farmers grow. * Matthias shares his thoughts on where the market is going and the future of German hops.
Sponsors * Thank you to our sponsor Craft Beer and Brewing Magazine for sponsoring this episode. I encourage you to subscribe to their great magazine! * And also Anvil Brewing Equipment. Anvil is a new line of kettles, burners and accessories from John Blichmann at Blichmann Engineering. They make top quality brewing equipment built to last a lifetime. * Also check out BeerSmith, BeerSmith Mobile software and the new DVDs John Palmer and I filmed - How to Brew with Malt Extract and How to Brew All Grain are available now. You can subscribe to the BeerSmith newsletter for free to get some great articles on home brewing.
Thanks to Matthias Siebler for appearing on the show and also to you for listening!
iTunes Announcements: I launched a new video channel for the BeerSmith podcast on iTunes, so subscribe now! At the moment it will only feature the new widescreen episodes (#75 and up). Older episodes are available on my revamped Youtube channel. Also all of my audio episodes are on iTunes now - so grab the older episodes if you missed any.
Thoughts on the Podcast? Leave me a comment below or visit our discussion forum to leave a comment in the podcast section there.
Subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes or BeerSmith Radio You can listen to all of my podcast episodes streaming live around the clock on our BeerSmith Radio online radio station! You can also subscribe to the audio or video using the iTunes links below, or the feed address
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Thomas Miller joins me this week to discuss brewing the Marzen and Helles German beer styles.
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Topics in This Week's Episode (47:38) * This week I welcome Thomas Miller to discuss two German beer styles. Thomas has been part of the brewing industry since 1990. He has been widely published across a variety of print and internet media serving America’s craft beer scene, including “BrewPub” and "Brew Your Own" magazines. He published his first novel, “An Oktoberfest Death,” (Amazon affiliate link) in 2020 * We start with a discussion of Thomas' background in beer brewing and writing about beer. We also talk briefly about his new book. * We next move to the Oktoberfest and Marzen beer styles associated with the Munich Oktoberfest. We start by talking a bit about the culture surrounding the festival and beer style. * Thomas tells is a how to brew the beer starting with the grain bill and hops. * We talk about yeast and fermenting this lager style. * Next we move on to the Helles beer style which is also a drinkable German lager. * We discuss the grain bill, hops and finish on Helles. * Thomas finishes with a discussion on his new fictional book "An Oktoberfest Death" (Amazon affiliate link) and tells us where to find it.
Sponsors * Thank you to our sponsor Craft Beer and Brewing Magazine for sponsoring this episode. I encourage you to subscribe to their great magazine! * And also Anvil Brewing Equipment. Anvil is a new line of kettles, burners and accessories from John Blichmann at Blichmann Engineering. They make top quality brewing equipment built to last a lifetime. * Also check out BeerSmith, BeerSmith Mobile software and the new DVDs John Palmer and I filmed - How to Brew with Malt Extract and How to Brew All Grain are available now. You can subscribe to the BeerSmith newsletter for free to get some great articles on home brewing.
Thanks to Michael Tonsmeire for appearing on the show and also to you for listening!
iTunes Announcements: I launched a new video channel for the BeerSmith podcast on iTunes, so subscribe now! At the moment it will only feature the new widescreen episodes (#75 and up). Older episodes are available on my revamped Youtube channel. Also all of my audio episodes are on iTunes now - so grab the older episodes if you missed any.
Thoughts on the Podcast? Leave me a comment below or visit our discussion forum to leave a comment in the podcast section there.
Subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes or BeerSmith Radio You can listen to all of my podcast episodes streaming live around the clock on our BeerSmith Radio online radio station! You can also subscribe to the audio or video using the iTunes links below, or the feed address
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Michael Tonsmeire from Sapwood Cellars joins me this week to discuss some of the less glamorous aspects of running a small craft brewery.
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Topics in This Week's Episode (57:45) * This week I welcome back Michael Tonsmeire. Michael is the founder of Sapwood Cellars in Columbia, Maryland as well as author of the book "Sour Beers" (Amazon affiliate link) and also the blog The Mad Fermentationist. * We start with a short update of how Sapwood Cellars has been adjusting during the pandemic, as we last talked shortly before it started. * Michael next moves to discussing some of the less pleasant aspects of running a commercial brewery which include complying with a web of taxes and regulations. * We talk about the daily logs he maintains to comply with state and federal excise tax laws on alcohol, as well as what is expected in terms of record keeping. * Michael also explains the dozen or so taxes he pays for payroll, income taxes, social security taxes, workman's compensation and more. * I ask Michael how he was able to learn about all of the various compliance and tax issues that come up in opening a brewery? * Michael switches gears to talk about an article on his blog titled "The economics of opening a brewery", which explains why the tap room is so important to remaining profitable. * We talk about labeling and packaging and how there are strict requirements for labeling as soon as you start to distribute across a state line. * Michael talks about unusual ingredients and how recipes using certain ingredients need to be approved by the government. * Michael explains where people can learn more about craft brewery startups. * He gives us his closing thoughts on running a brewery day to day.
Sponsors * Thank you to our sponsor Craft Beer and Brewing Magazine for sponsoring this episode. I encourage you to subscribe to their great magazine! * And also Anvil Brewing Equipment. Anvil is a new line of kettles, burners and accessories from John Blichmann at Blichmann Engineering. They make top quality brewing equipment built to last a lifetime. * Also check out BeerSmith, BeerSmith Mobile software and the new DVDs John Palmer and I filmed - How to Brew with Malt Extract and How to Brew All Grain are available now. You can subscribe to the BeerSmith newsletter for free to get some great articles on home brewing.
Thanks to Michael Tonsmeire for appearing on the show and also to you for listening!
iTunes Announcements: I launched a new video channel for the BeerSmith podcast on iTunes, so subscribe now! At the moment it will only feature the new widescreen episodes (#75 and up). Older episodes are available on my revamped Youtube channel. Also all of my audio episodes are on iTunes now - so grab the older episodes if you missed any.
Thoughts on the Podcast? Leave me a comment below or visit our discussion forum to leave a comment in the podcast section there.
Subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes or BeerSmith Radio You can listen to all of my podcast episodes streaming live around the clock on our BeerSmith Radio online radio station! You can also subscribe to the audio or video using the iTunes links below, or the feed address
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Jeff Bloem joins me from Murphy & Rude Malting to discuss Craft Malting and brewing with Craft Malts.
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Topics in This Week's Episode (46:26) * This week I welcome Jeff Bloem to the show. Jeff is the founder and head malster at Murphy & Rude Malting Co located in Charlottesville, Virginia. Started in 2018, Murphy & Rude is Virginia's first dedicated commercial malt producer, now making over 25 malts for regional brewers and distillers. * We start with an introduction to how Jeff got into the business of craft malting. * Jeff explains the malting process and the type of equipment he uses to malt raw barley * We talk about Jeff's Mill Fresh program which promotes the use of fresh local ingredients in brewing. * Jeff explains how to integrate craft malts into existing recipes for both craft brewing and home brewing. * We talk about the ASBC sensory method for evaluating malt flavors and aroma. * Jeff discusses some considerations that come into play when using craft malts for your recipe design. * We talk about how craft malts cost a bit more than bulk commercial malts, and how businesses can leverage and market their investment int craft malts and local ingredients. * Jeff talks about distilleries and how their requirements are a bit different than a typical brewery. * We discuss some of Jeff's home brewing experiments with his malts and how those developed. * Jeff shares is closing thoughts.
Sponsors * Thank you to our sponsor Craft Beer and Brewing Magazine for sponsoring this episode. I encourage you to subscribe to their great magazine! * And also Anvil Brewing Equipment. Anvil is a new line of kettles, burners and accessories from John Blichmann at Blichmann Engineering. They make top quality brewing equipment built to last a lifetime. * Also check out BeerSmith, BeerSmith Mobile software and the new DVDs John Palmer and I filmed - How to Brew with Malt Extract and How to Brew All Grain are available now. You can subscribe to the BeerSmith newsletter for free to get some great articles on home brewing.
Thanks to Jeff Bloem for appearing on the show and also to you for listening!
iTunes Announcements: I launched a new video channel for the BeerSmith podcast on iTunes, so subscribe now! At the moment it will only feature the new widescreen episodes (#75 and up). Older episodes are available on my revamped Youtube channel. Also all of my audio episodes are on iTunes now - so grab the older episodes if you missed any.
Thoughts on the Podcast? Leave me a comment below or visit our discussion forum to leave a comment in the podcast section there.
Subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes or BeerSmith Radio You can listen to all of my podcast episodes streaming live around the clock on our BeerSmith Radio online radio station! You can also subscribe to the audio or video using the iTunes links below, or the feed address
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John Blichmann joins me this week to discuss ways to simplify your brew day with "common sense brewing", beer brewing and intelligent use of your equipment.
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Topics in This Week's Episode (46:56) * This week I welcome back John Blichmann. John Blichmann is President of Blichmann Engineering. Blichmann is the innovative creator of innovative home brewing equipment like the Anvil Foundry, BrewEasy, and new RipTide brewing pump. John is a lifetime brewer, frequent guest, sponsor of the show, and good friend. * We start with a short discussion of how John's business has been doing with the recent growth in home brewing. * John tells us a bit about his overall concept of "common sense brewing" and approaches for simplifying the process. * We talk about carbonation, and how some brewers make it a bit more complex than needed. * John shares his thoughts on bottling from the keg including various methods for doing so. * We discuss "low ox" brewing and how some brewers go overboard trying to reduce oxygen before fermentation. * John and I discuss transfers and ways to minimize risk when transferring beers after fermentation. We also talk about pressurized transfers. * We talk a bit about pressurized fermentation which John discussed back in episode 163. * We discuss how too much complexity in brewing can spoil the fun, unless complexity happens to be the part of brewing you enjoy. * We talk about the growing popularity of "all in one" brewing systems including several Anvil and Blichmann systems. * John gives his closing thoughts.
Sponsors * Thank you to our sponsor Craft Beer and Brewing Magazine for sponsoring this episode. I encourage you to subscribe to their great magazine! * And also Anvil Brewing Equipment. Anvil is a new line of kettles, burners and accessories from John Blichmann at Blichmann Engineering. They make top quality brewing equipment built to last a lifetime. * Also check out BeerSmith, BeerSmith Mobile software and the new DVDs John Palmer and I filmed - How to Brew with Malt Extract and How to Brew All Grain are available now. You can subscribe to the BeerSmith newsletter for free to get some great articles on home brewing.
Thanks to John Blichmann for appearing on the show and also to you for listening!
iTunes Announcements: I launched a new video channel for the BeerSmith podcast on iTunes, so subscribe now! At the moment it will only feature the new widescreen episodes (#75 and up). Older episodes are available on my revamped Youtube channel. Also all of my audio episodes are on iTunes now - so grab the older episodes if you missed any.
Thoughts on the Podcast? Leave me a comment below or visit our discussion forum to leave a comment in the podcast section there.
Subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes or BeerSmith Radio You can listen to all of my podcast episodes streaming live around the clock on our BeerSmith Radio online radio station! You can also subscribe to the audio or video using the iTunes links below, or the feed address
- Audio feed on iTunes - (direct: http://beersmith.com/content/feed/podcast)
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Mitch Steele joins me this week to discuss brewing low-calorie and low carbohydrate beer as well as seltzer.
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Topics in This Week's Episode (53:22) * This week I welcome back Mitch Steele. Mitch is the COO and Brewmaster at New Realm Brewing Company and former brewmaster at Stone. He is also the author of the book on IPAs called "IPAs: Brewing Techniques and the Evolution of India Pale Ale." (Amazon Affiliate Link) Mitch holds a degree in fermentation science from the University of California at Davis. * Mitch shares with us some of the challenges they've faced running New Realm during the pandemic and how they have adapted. * We start with a discussion of Seltzer - specifically what it is and a brief overview of how it can be made. * Mitch provides us with the ingredients he uses and how it is fermented and finished. * We talk about some of the challenges that come with making Seltzer including removing color and haze that can form during fermentation. * Mitch shares his thoughts on flavors to use for Seltzer as well as which flavors have been selling best for him. * We discuss the fact that many beer brewers look down upon seltzer, but why it can make sense from a commercial perspective. * We next move on to low calorie and low carbohydrate beers. * Mitch explains how you need to use enzymes to achieve low carb/low cal beers and discusses what he uses. We also talk about the best time to use these enzymes (in the mash). * We talk about the challenges in achieving proper balance in a beer that is very low-carb/low-cal. * He shares his thoughts on creating other styles in a low carb format. * Mitch shares his thoughts on the popularity of these beers as well as his closing thoughts.
Sponsors * Thank you to our sponsor Craft Beer and Brewing Magazine for sponsoring this episode. I encourage you to subscribe to their great magazine! * And also Anvil Brewing Equipment. Anvil is a new line of kettles, burners and accessories from John Blichmann at Blichmann Engineering. They make top quality brewing equipment built to last a lifetime. * Also check out BeerSmith, BeerSmith Mobile software and the new DVDs John Palmer and I filmed - How to Brew with Malt Extract and How to Brew All Grain are available now. You can subscribe to the BeerSmith newsletter for free to get some great articles on home brewing.
Thanks to Mitch Steele for appearing on the show and also to you for listening!
iTunes Announcements: I launched a new video channel for the BeerSmith podcast on iTunes, so subscribe now! At the moment it will only feature the new widescreen episodes (#75 and up). Older episodes are available on my revamped Youtube channel. Also all of my audio episodes are on iTunes now - so grab the older episodes if you missed any.
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Chris Graham from MoreBeer joins me this week to discuss All-in-one brewing equipment options for home brewers.
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Topics in This Week's Episode (51:08) * This week I welcome back Chris Graham. Chris is the President of MoreBeer, one of the largest homebrew supply stores in the US. Chris has also taught at the Siebel Institute and is a former board member on both the Brewers Association Board of Directors and the American Homebrewer's Association Governing Committee. * We have a brief discussion about Chris' recent activities and some of the ways MoreBeer has had to adopt their business during the pandemic. * Chris starts with an explanation of what an "all-in-one" all grain brewing system is and what the major components are. * We talk about the advantages of these systems and why they have become very popular in the last few years. * We also discuss the advantages of many of these small counter-top systems for brewing small batches along with their low cost. * Chris talks about some of the features to look for in an all-in-one system. * We walk through specific system options starting with the Braumeister which is one of the first all-in-one systems. * Next we discuss the Grainfather which was perhaps the first system to offer all-in-one brewing at a more economical price point. * Next we discuss the BrewZilla which comes in three sizes. * We continue discussing specific systems including the Mash & Boil, Digimash and the new Anvil Foundry. * Chris explains which system is the most popular at the moment and why. * He shares his closing thoughts on all-in-one brewing systems.
Sponsors * Thank you to our sponsor Craft Beer and Brewing Magazine for sponsoring this episode. I encourage you to subscribe to their great magazine! * And also Anvil Brewing Equipment. Anvil is a new line of kettles, burners and accessories from John Blichmann at Blichmann Engineering. They make top quality brewing equipment built to last a lifetime. * Also check out BeerSmith, BeerSmith Mobile software and the new DVDs John Palmer and I filmed - How to Brew with Malt Extract and How to Brew All Grain are available now. You can subscribe to the BeerSmith newsletter for free to get some great articles on home brewing.
Thanks to Chris Graham for appearing on the show and also to you for listening!
iTunes Announcements: I launched a new video channel for the BeerSmith podcast on iTunes, so subscribe now! At the moment it will only feature the new widescreen episodes (#75 and up). Older episodes are available on my revamped Youtube channel. Also all of my audio episodes are on iTunes now - so grab the older episodes if you missed any.
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Gordon Strong joins me for a discussion on German Lager beer styles and some tips for making the perfect lager.
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Topics in This Week's Episode (47:30) * This week I welcome Gordon Strong. Gordon Strong is the President of the Beer Judge Certification Program, its highest rated beer judge, and author of the books Modern Homebrew Recipes and Brewing Better Beer (Amazon affiliate links). * We start with a short discussion of Gordon's recent activities and trip to Brazil before the pandemic. * We walk through some of the German beer styles including Pale Lagers, Malty German Lagers, Amber Lagers and Bocks. * Gordon explains some of the common elements from each including flavor and ingredients. * We then discuss some of the common elements in German lagers including the most common errors made when brewing them. * Gordon explains why a two step German Lager mash is absolutely critical for getting the attenuation and body right in these styles. * We talk about malty vs sweet malts and how you can improve your malt bill to get these styles right. * We discuss the use of continental hops. * Gordon describes the critical importance of proper fermentation and aging to hit these styles spot on. * We close with his thoughts on how to brew the perfect German Lager.
Sponsors * Thank you to our sponsor Craft Beer and Brewing Magazine for sponsoring this episode. I encourage you to subscribe to their great magazine! * And also Anvil Brewing Equipment. Anvil is a new line of kettles, burners and accessories from John Blichmann at Blichmann Engineering. They make top quality brewing equipment built to last a lifetime. * Also check out BeerSmith, BeerSmith Mobile software and the new DVDs John Palmer and I filmed - How to Brew with Malt Extract and How to Brew All Grain are available now. You can subscribe to the BeerSmith newsletter for free to get some great articles on home brewing.
Thanks to Andrea Stanley for appearing on the show and also to you for listening!
iTunes Announcements: I launched a new video channel for the BeerSmith podcast on iTunes, so subscribe now! At the moment it will only feature the new widescreen episodes (#75 and up). Older episodes are available on my revamped Youtube channel. Also all of my audio episodes are on iTunes now - so grab the older episodes if you missed any.
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Andrea Stanley from Valley Malt joins me this week to discuss Craft Malting and heirloom malt varieties.
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Topics in This Week's Episode (51:15) * This week my guest is Andrea Stanley, co-owner and founder of Valley Malt, a Craft malt house in Massachusetts. She joins me this week to discuss craft malting and malt varieties. * We start with a short discussion of Valley Malt and how they are doing currently. * We dive into barley varieties and how a relatively small number are grown at large scale commercially. * Andrea next explains how some craft malt houses and farmers are beginning to work with heirloom and newer barley varieties to expand local barley growing. * We talk about her experiments with a barley called Hanna, which is a Moravian Landrace Barley * She tells us where she is with Hanna and we also discuss GMO products and how malts are non-DMO. * We cover the "Brew Local" trend and also how many breweries are trying hard to source local ingredients for their beer. * Andrea has a new supply chain group she's been working with and we discuss that. * We talk about sustainable packaging for malts. * We end with a short discussion of Valley Malt, their new efforts in producing baking flour and their 10 year anniversary.
Sponsors * Thank you to our sponsor Craft Beer and Brewing Magazine for sponsoring this episode. I encourage you to subscribe to their great magazine! * And also Anvil Brewing Equipment. Anvil is a new line of kettles, burners and accessories from John Blichmann at Blichmann Engineering. They make top quality brewing equipment built to last a lifetime. * Also check out BeerSmith, BeerSmith Mobile software and the new DVDs John Palmer and I filmed - How to Brew with Malt Extract and How to Brew All Grain are available now. You can subscribe to the BeerSmith newsletter for free to get some great articles on home brewing.
Thanks to Andrea Stanley for appearing on the show and also to you for listening!
iTunes Announcements: I launched a new video channel for the BeerSmith podcast on iTunes, so subscribe now! At the moment it will only feature the new widescreen episodes (#75 and up). Older episodes are available on my revamped Youtube channel. Also all of my audio episodes are on iTunes now - so grab the older episodes if you missed any.
Thoughts on the Podcast? Leave me a comment below or visit our discussion forum to leave a comment in the podcast section there.
Subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes or BeerSmith Radio You can listen to all of my podcast episodes streaming live around the clock on our BeerSmith Radio online radio station! You can also subscribe to the audio or video using the iTunes links below, or the feed address
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Stan Hieronymus joins me this week to discuss hop breeding programs and some of the new hop varieties hitting the brewing market.
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Topics in This Week's Episode (49:48) * This week my guest is Stan Hieronymus. Stan is the author of For the love of Hops and has authored a number of other books as well including Brewing Local, Brew Like a Monk and Brewing with Wheat (Amazon affiliate links) Stan has also penned hundreds of periodicals and is a certified beer judge. * We start with a discussion of some of Stan's recent work researching hops, and the history of hop breeding programs. * Stan tells us how the hop breeding programs evolved over the years including finding high alpha hops as well as hops resistant to disease. * We discuss how hop breeding has been transformed by the Craft Beer revolution here in the US. * Stan explains why it takes so long (15-20 years) to get a new hop tested and into production. * We discuss the difference between public and privately funded hops research as well as licensed hops. * Stan tells us about the major hop breeding programs around the world. * We discuss some of the top hop varieties right now and why they are so hard to get. * Stan goes over many of the new hop varieties just hitting the market right now. * We discuss where brewers can learn more about hop breeding.
Sponsors * Thank you to our sponsor Craft Beer and Brewing Magazine for sponsoring this episode. I encourage you to subscribe to their great magazine! * And also Anvil Brewing Equipment. Anvil is a new line of kettles, burners and accessories from John Blichmann at Blichmann Engineering. They make top quality brewing equipment built to last a lifetime. * Also check out BeerSmith, BeerSmith Mobile software and the new DVDs John Palmer and I filmed - How to Brew with Malt Extract and How to Brew All Grain are available now. You can subscribe to the BeerSmith newsletter for free to get some great articles on home brewing.
Thanks to Stan Hieronymus for appearing on the show and also to you for listening!
iTunes Announcements: I launched a new video channel for the BeerSmith podcast on iTunes, so subscribe now! At the moment it will only feature the new widescreen episodes (#75 and up). Older episodes are available on my revamped Youtube channel. Also all of my audio episodes are on iTunes now - so grab the older episodes if you missed any.
Thoughts on the Podcast? Leave me a comment below or visit our discussion forum to leave a comment in the podcast section there.
Subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes or BeerSmith Radio You can listen to all of my podcast episodes streaming live around the clock on our BeerSmith Radio online radio station! You can also subscribe to the audio or video using the iTunes links below, or the feed address
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Jamil Zainasheff from Heretic Brewing joins me this week for a beer brewing question and answer session.
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Topics in This Week's Episode (53:10) * This week my guest is Jamil Zainasheff. Jamil is the founder and owner of Heretic Brewing near San Francisco as well as an award winning professional and home brewer. Jamil is also the author of the books "Brewing Classic Styles" and "The Practical Guide to Beer Fermentation" (Amazon affiliate links) as well as co-host of the "Brew Strong" podcast on the Brewing Network. * We briefly discuss Heretic Brewing before moving on to a beer brewing Question and Answer session * Jamil tells us how to get the haze into a "Hazy IPA". * We talk about "Brewing Classic Styles" and what Jamil's favorite beer styles are * Jamil gives his thoughts on using a multi-step mash versus a single step infusion mash. * I ask Jamil how much water adjustment he does on his professionally brewed beers at Heretic Brewing * We talk about how to go about selecting hops as well as whether hop blends are appropriate for some beers. * I ask Jamil his opinion on the IPA craze in craft brewing and whether he thinks something else could replace it. * We talk about the mash-out step and whether it is important or even useful anymore * I ask Jamil about his "Mr Malty" yeast calculator and the use of yeast starters * We discuss what he thinks are some of the most overused and underused malts in brewing. * We talk about how Craft breweries are adjusting to the current pandemic as well as what we can do to support them. * Jamil shares his closing thoughts.
Sponsors * Thank you to our sponsor Craft Beer and Brewing Magazine for sponsoring this episode. I encourage you to subscribe to their great magazine! * And also Anvil Brewing Equipment. Anvil is a new line of kettles, burners and accessories from John Blichmann at Blichmann Engineering. They make top quality brewing equipment built to last a lifetime. * Also check out BeerSmith, BeerSmith Mobile software and the new DVDs John Palmer and I filmed - How to Brew with Malt Extract and How to Brew All Grain are available now. You can subscribe to the BeerSmith newsletter for free to get some great articles on home brewing.
Thanks to Jamil Zainasheff appearing on the show and also to you for listening!
iTunes Announcements: I launched a new video channel for the BeerSmith podcast on iTunes, so subscribe now! At the moment it will only feature the new widescreen episodes (#75 and up). Older episodes are available on my revamped Youtube channel. Also all of my audio episodes are on iTunes now - so grab the older episodes if you missed any.
Thoughts on the Podcast? Leave me a comment below or visit our discussion forum to leave a comment in the podcast section there.
Subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes or BeerSmith Radio You can listen to all of my podcast episodes streaming live around the clock on our BeerSmith Radio online radio station! You can also subscribe to the audio or video using the iTunes links below, or the feed address
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Andreas Krennmair joins me this week to discuss his new book on the history of Vienna Lagers.
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Topics in This Week's Episode (47:38) * This week my guest is Andreas Krennmair. Andreas is the author of a new book on the history of Vienna Lagers (Amazon affiliate link). * We discuss how Andreas got interested in homebrewing, the history of beer and eventually the Vienna Lager style. * We discuss the origin of Vienna Lager which can be traced back to a single brewer named Anton Dreher in the 1830's-1840's. * We discuss how Vienna Lager influenced both Czech and German styles including Marzen. * Andreas shares how the beer also jumped across the Atlantic to influence beers in the US and Mexico. * We discuss some of the differences between the Vienna Lager styles made today and the historic style. * Andreas explains some of the details of making a Vienna lager including the grain bill, hops and yeast to use. * We discuss how Vienna lager was traditionally brewed including a decoction mash and aging. * Andreas provides his closing tips on making a Vienna lager and describes where to find his blog and book.
Sponsors * Thank you to our sponsor Craft Beer and Brewing Magazine for sponsoring this episode. I encourage you to subscribe to their great magazine! * And also Anvil Brewing Equipment. Anvil is a new line of kettles, burners and accessories from John Blichmann at Blichmann Engineering. They make top quality brewing equipment built to last a lifetime. * Also check out BeerSmith, BeerSmith Mobile software and the new DVDs John Palmer and I filmed - How to Brew with Malt Extract and How to Brew All Grain are available now. You can subscribe to the BeerSmith newsletter for free to get some great articles on home brewing.
Thanks to Andreas Krennmairfor appearing on the show and also to you for listening!
iTunes Announcements: I launched a new video channel for the BeerSmith podcast on iTunes, so subscribe now! At the moment it will only feature the new widescreen episodes (#75 and up). Older episodes are available on my revamped Youtube channel. Also all of my audio episodes are on iTunes now - so grab the older episodes if you missed any.
Thoughts on the Podcast? Leave me a comment below or visit our discussion forum to leave a comment in the podcast section there.
Subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes or BeerSmith Radio You can listen to all of my podcast episodes streaming live around the clock on our BeerSmith Radio online radio station! You can also subscribe to the audio or video using the iTunes links below, or the feed address
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Randy Mosher joins me this week to discuss brewing fruity IPAs and using fruit in your IPAs.
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Topics in This Week's Episode (52:20) * This week my guest is Randy Mosher. Randy is the author of Mastering Homebrew, Radical Brewing, and Tasting Beer. He’s also partner in two breweries near Chicago Five Rabbit and Forbidden Root. * We start with a short discussion of the new book Randy's working on as well as the re-opening of his two breweries Five Rabbit and Forbidden Root. * Randy starts with a discussion of hops and how hops itself can be used to promote fruity flavors and aromas in an IPA. * We talk about the recent research into hops thiols, geraniol and linalool and how they can be used when dry hopping to promote tropical fruit flavors in IPAs. * Randy provides some advice on fruity IPA hop selection as it is critical for getting the flavor profile. * We next switch to the use of fruit in an IPA and how you can approach the correct flavor balance with an IPA. Randy also mentions citric fruits which do well with IPAs. * We discuss how fruit flavors change dramatically during fermentation which drives your fruit selection and also the level of sweetness needed in a beer to achieve balance. * Randy talks about acidity and how it can provide structure but can also easily upset the flavor balance especially in an IPA * We talk about backsweetening and the use of ingredients like lactose to sweeten a beer to replace sugars lost during fermentation. * Randy provides advice on using fruit in the primary vs secondary and also his preference for fruit juice versus whole fruit or puree. * Randy gives his closing thoughts on fruit beers.
Sponsors * Thank you to our sponsor Craft Beer and Brewing Magazine for sponsoring this episode. I encourage you to subscribe to their great magazine! * And also Anvil Brewing Equipment. Anvil is a new line of kettles, burners and accessories from John Blichmann at Blichmann Engineering. They make top quality brewing equipment built to last a lifetime. * Also check out BeerSmith, BeerSmith Mobile software and the new DVDs John Palmer and I filmed - How to Brew with Malt Extract and How to Brew All Grain are available now. You can subscribe to the BeerSmith newsletter for free to get some great articles on home brewing.
Thanks to Randy Mosher for appearing on the show and also to you for listening!
iTunes Announcements: I launched a new video channel for the BeerSmith podcast on iTunes, so subscribe now! At the moment it will only feature the new widescreen episodes (#75 and up). Older episodes are available on my revamped Youtube channel. Also all of my audio episodes are on iTunes now - so grab the older episodes if you missed any.
Thoughts on the Podcast? Leave me a comment below or visit our discussion forum to leave a comment in the podcast section there.
Subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes or BeerSmith Radio You can listen to all of my podcast episodes streaming live around the clock on our BeerSmith Radio online radio station! You can also subscribe to the audio or video using the iTunes links below, or the feed address
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This week Marshall Schott joins me to discuss how many "short and shoddy" shortcuts you can take when brewing beer and still produce good beer.
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Topics in This Week's Episode (45:41) * This week my guest is Marshall Schott from Brulosophy. Marshall runs the Brulosophy.com web site which features a wide variety of interesting Beer Experiments where common brewing beliefs are tested experimentally. In addition Marshall has a number of projects we’ll be talking about including the Brulosophy podcast, and “Short & Shoddy”. * We talk about Brulosophy and some of the challenges they've had getting experiments done during the current pandemic. * Marshall introduces the concept of "Short and Shoddy" brewing which involves taking as many shortcuts as possible while still making good beer. * We talk about an abbrevitated mash and how modern malts actually convert the sugars/starches in grains very quickly due to high levels of modification/enzymes. * Marshall also tells us about experiments using an abbreviated boil and how he has not had significant issues with DMS. * We discuss the direct pitch of yeast and how it can work even without using a starter. * Marshall explains how he sometimes gets away with pitching yeast slightly warm and without added oxygen. * We discuss brewing lagers at ale temperatures which can actually be successful if you choose the correct lager yeast strain. * We talk about gelatin from the grocery store and how it is a great clarity aid that is inexpensive and easy to use. * We talk about burst carbonation and he provides his closing thoughts.
Sponsors * Thank you to our sponsor Craft Beer and Brewing Magazine for sponsoring this episode. I encourage you to subscribe to their great magazine! * And also Anvil Brewing Equipment. Anvil is a new line of kettles, burners and accessories from John Blichmann at Blichmann Engineering. They make top quality brewing equipment built to last a lifetime. * Also check out BeerSmith, BeerSmith Mobile software and the new DVDs John Palmer and I filmed - How to Brew with Malt Extract and How to Brew All Grain are available now. You can subscribe to the BeerSmith newsletter for free to get some great articles on home brewing.
Thanks to Marshall Schott for appearing on the show and also to you for listening!
iTunes Announcements: I launched a new video channel for the BeerSmith podcast on iTunes, so subscribe now! At the moment it will only feature the new widescreen episodes (#75 and up). Older episodes are available on my revamped Youtube channel. Also all of my audio episodes are on iTunes now - so grab the older episodes if you missed any.
Thoughts on the Podcast? Leave me a comment below or visit our discussion forum to leave a comment in the podcast section there.
Subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes or BeerSmith Radio You can listen to all of my podcast episodes streaming live around the clock on our BeerSmith Radio online radio station! You can also subscribe to the audio or video using the iTunes links below, or the feed address
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Gary Glass joins me this week to discuss the state of US Craft and Homebrewing, the upcoming virtual Homebrewcon and some of his own homebrew creations.
Topics in This Week's Episode (38:04) * This week my guest is Gary Glass. Gary is Director of the American Homebrewers Association. Gary heads up the 40,000+ member homebrewer’s association, and is also active in the parent Brewer’s Association organization and he joins us to talk about Craft and Homebrewing as well as the upcoming virtual Homebrewcon. * We start with a brief discussion of the craft beer industry which has been hard hit by the Corona virus pandemic. * We talk about the impact on the Brewers Association which is the parent organization of the AHA. * Gary mentions a few ways homebrewers can help local craft breweries. * We discuss the positive growth in homebrewing, as people are now taking a renewed interest in making beer. * Gary gives his thoughts on whether the homebrewing growth might be here to stay. * We talk about the cancellation of the Nashville Homebrewcon and move to a virtual online event instead. * Gary shares some of the activities planned for the virtual homebrew conference. * We talk about some of the speakers, virtual meet-ups and seminares planned. * Gary shares how you can sign up for virtual Homebrewcon. * We talk for a bit about Gary's recent brewing including his equipment, some of the beers he's brewed and some interesting ingredients.
Sponsors * Thank you to our sponsor Craft Beer and Brewing Magazine for sponsoring this episode. I encourage you to subscribe to their great magazine! * And also Anvil Brewing Equipment. Anvil is a new line of kettles, burners and accessories from John Blichmann at Blichmann Engineering. They make top quality brewing equipment built to last a lifetime. * Also check out BeerSmith, BeerSmith Mobile software and the new DVDs John Palmer and I filmed - How to Brew with Malt Extract and How to Brew All Grain are available now. You can subscribe to the BeerSmith newsletter for free to get some great articles on home brewing.
Thanks to Gary Glass for appearing on the show and also to you for listening!
iTunes Announcements: I launched a new video channel for the BeerSmith podcast on iTunes, so subscribe now! At the moment it will only feature the new widescreen episodes (#75 and up). Older episodes are available on my revamped Youtube channel. Also all of my audio episodes are on iTunes now - so grab the older episodes if you missed any.
Thoughts on the Podcast? Leave me a comment below or visit our discussion forum to leave a comment in the podcast section there.
Subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes or BeerSmith Radio You can listen to all of my podcast episodes streaming live around the clock on our BeerSmith Radio online radio station! You can also subscribe to the audio or video using the iTunes links below, or the feed address
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Denny Conn and Drew Beechum join me this week to discuss hop techniques and brewing beers with unusual specialty ingredients.
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Topics in This Week's Episode (46:55) * This week my guests are Drew Beechum and Denny Conn. Drew and Denny are the authors of the books Simple Homebrewing, Experimental Brewing and also Home Brewing All Stars (All Amazon Affiliate Links). * We start with a quick update from both guests about what they have been up to. * Denny opens with a discussion on his experiments using cold dry hopping which involves hopping close to freezing. * Drew explains that they have had good results despite the expectation that it might not work. They also mention that certain varieties work better than others. * Next we discuss a beer they developed called "Serendipitous Pilpison" which is a combination of several beer styles/ingredients * They both explain how the recipe came together and what it tasted like. * Next Denny talks about his "Wee Shroomy" which is a beer made with Chantrell Mushrooms. * We talk about the challenges of working with unusual ingredients like mushrooms. * Drew and Denny finish with a few tips from their Simply Homebrewing book and we discuss what is meant by simple homebrewing. * They provide some closing comments and thoughts
Sponsors * Thank you to our sponsor Craft Beer and Brewing Magazine for sponsoring this episode. I encourage you to subscribe to their great magazine! * And also Anvil Brewing Equipment. Anvil is a new line of kettles, burners and accessories from John Blichmann at Blichmann Engineering. They make top quality brewing equipment built to last a lifetime. * Also check out BeerSmith, BeerSmith Mobile software and the new DVDs John Palmer and I filmed - How to Brew with Malt Extract and How to Brew All Grain are available now. You can subscribe to the BeerSmith newsletter for free to get some great articles on home brewing.
Thanks to Drew Beechum and Denny Conn for appearing on the show and also to you for listening! iTunes Announcements: I launched a new video channel for the BeerSmith podcast on iTunes, so subscribe now! At the moment it will only feature the new widescreen episodes (#75 and up). Older episodes are available on my revamped Youtube channel. Also all of my audio episodes are on iTunes now - so grab the older episodes if you missed any.
Thoughts on the Podcast? Leave me a comment below or visit our discussion forum to leave a comment in the podcast section there.
Subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes or BeerSmith Radio You can listen to all of my podcast episodes streaming live around the clock on our BeerSmith Radio online radio station! You can also subscribe to the audio or video using the iTunes links below, or the feed address
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Steve Piatz, the author of "The Complete Guide to Making Mead" joins me this week to discuss mead making techniques.
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Topics in This Week's Episode (47:23) * This week my guest is Steve Piatz. Steve is the author of the book The Complete Guide to Making Mead (Amazon affiliate link). Steve joins us to cover a variety of mead topics. * We first discuss some of Steve's recent activities and meads he's made. * Steve provides us with a brief overview of modern mead making which can be done with equipment on hand by most home brewers. * We discuss mead nutrient additions as well as degassing which play an important role. Steve has been experimenting with not degassing some of his meads. * Steve shares his thoughts on stabilizing meads including how and when to use sulfites and sorbates in your mead. * We talk about how to determine the correct amount of sulfites to add, as well as how to backsweeten. * Steve talks about some new fermentation adjuncts he's been working with including yeast-derived adjuncts. * He also talks about using tannins and acids intended for wine making to enhance the body and structure of his meads. * We discuss blending which is widely used in wine making. Steve tells us why blending is a very important technique for the mead maker to achieve the correct balance and structure in a mead. * I bring up the topic of managing the pH of a mead including how to balance the pH during active fermentation. * Steve gives us his closing thoughts on mead making techniques.
Sponsors * Thank you to our sponsor Craft Beer and Brewing Magazine for sponsoring this episode. I encourage you to subscribe to their great magazine! * And also Anvil Brewing Equipment. Anvil is a new line of kettles, burners and accessories from John Blichmann at Blichmann Engineering. They make top quality brewing equipment built to last a lifetime. * Also check out BeerSmith, BeerSmith Mobile software and the new DVDs John Palmer and I filmed - How to Brew with Malt Extract and How to Brew All Grain are available now. You can subscribe to the BeerSmith newsletter for free to get some great articles on home brewing.
Thanks to Steve Piatz for appearing on the show and also to you for listening! iTunes Announcements: I launched a new video channel for the BeerSmith podcast on iTunes, so subscribe now! At the moment it will only feature the new widescreen episodes (#75 and up). Older episodes are available on my revamped Youtube channel. Also all of my audio episodes are on iTunes now - so grab the older episodes if you missed any.
Thoughts on the Podcast? Leave me a comment below or visit our discussion forum to leave a comment in the podcast section there.
Subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes or BeerSmith Radio You can listen to all of my podcast episodes streaming live around the clock on our BeerSmith Radio online radio station! You can also subscribe to the audio or video using the iTunes links below, or the feed address
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Dr Charlie Bamforth, Professor Emeritus from the University of California at Davis joins me this week to discuss beer brewing yeast.
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Topics in This Week's Episode (56:16) * This week my guest is Dr Charles Bamforth, Professor Emeritus from the University of California at Davis. Charlie joins us this week to discuss beer brewing yeast and its effects on beer flavor. * We start with a short discussion of Charlie's recent retirement of UC Davis as well as his current work with several major brewers and providing online courses. * Charlie explains the difference between lager and ale yeast. * We talk about how choosing the correct yeast strain affects the flavor of the beer, as well as how to choose yeast for a particular style. * Charlie talks about the flavor profile for different yeasts and what some of the major flavor differences are. * We discuss yeast variability and how to produce consistent beer despite the fact we are working with single cell organisms. * Charlie explains how you can reuse/repitch yeast from one batch to another as well as how many times you can reuse a yeast. * We discuss wild yeast as well as Brettanomyces and other bacteria. * Charlie talks about his work on a yeast called Lachancea which produces both alcohol and also lactic acid at the same time during fermentation. * We discuss the difference between dry and liquid yeast cultures. * Charlie gives us his closing thoughts on yeast.
Sponsors * Thank you to our sponsor Craft Beer and Brewing Magazine for sponsoring this episode. I encourage you to subscribe to their great magazine! * And also Anvil Brewing Equipment. Anvil is a new line of kettles, burners and accessories from John Blichmann at Blichmann Engineering. They make top quality brewing equipment built to last a lifetime. * Also check out BeerSmith, BeerSmith Mobile software and the new DVDs John Palmer and I filmed - How to Brew with Malt Extract and How to Brew All Grain are available now. You can subscribe to the BeerSmith newsletter for free to get some great articles on home brewing.
Thanks to Dr Charlie Bamforth for appearing on the show and also to you for listening! iTunes Announcements: I launched a new video channel for the BeerSmith podcast on iTunes, so subscribe now! At the moment it will only feature the new widescreen episodes (#75 and up). Older episodes are available on my revamped Youtube channel. Also all of my audio episodes are on iTunes now - so grab the older episodes if you missed any.
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Subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes or BeerSmith Radio You can listen to all of my podcast episodes streaming live around the clock on our BeerSmith Radio online radio station! You can also subscribe to the audio or video using the iTunes links below, or the feed address
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Ted Fleming joins me this week from Partake Brewing to discuss how to brew alcohol free beer at home.
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Topics in This Week's Episode (42:13) * This week my guest is Ted Fleming. Ted is the owner of Partake Brewing in Toronto. Partake specializes in producing high quality non-alcoholic beers. * We discuss a bit about Ted's story and how he got into making non-alcoholic beers. * Ted tells us about his experience with the commercial non-alcoholic beer market and how he started originally with a web site selling non-alcoholic beers. * He explains some of the factors that motivated him to start producing his own non-alcoholic beers. * Ted shares his early days home brewing in an effort to perfect recipes for his brewery. * We discuss briefly Ted's use of "Gypsy brewing", which is a specific brewing term (not related to Gypsies) which means that he sources his brewing to an existing commercial brewery where they produce Partake's recipes on their equipment. * We talk about some of the methods a homebrewer could use to produce non-alcoholic beer at home including arrested fermentation and also alcohol separation. * The simplest method involves heating the beer to a temperature below the boiling point of water, but above that of alcohol so the alcohol will boil off. Unfortunately heating the beer also affects the flavor. * We discuss how you can try to maintain the right flavor balance in the beer in the absence of alcohol. * We briefly discuss bottling options, though most non-alcoholic beer makers will force carbonate (keg) their beer. * We discuss the styles that work best for non-alcoholic beer and challenges working with the delicate flavors. * Ted finishes with a bit more about Partake brewing including how much beer they produce and where you can find their products online.
Sponsors * Thank you to our sponsor Craft Beer and Brewing Magazine for sponsoring this episode. I encourage you to subscribe to their great magazine! * And also Anvil Brewing Equipment. Anvil is a new line of kettles, burners and accessories from John Blichmann at Blichmann Engineering. They make top quality brewing equipment built to last a lifetime. * Also check out BeerSmith, BeerSmith Mobile software and the new DVDs John Palmer and I filmed - How to Brew with Malt Extract and How to Brew All Grain are available now. You can subscribe to the BeerSmith newsletter for free to get some great articles on home brewing.
Thanks to Ted Fleming for appearing on the show and also to you for listening! iTunes Announcements: I launched a new video channel for the BeerSmith podcast on iTunes, so subscribe now! At the moment it will only feature the new widescreen episodes (#75 and up). Older episodes are available on my revamped Youtube channel. Also all of my audio episodes are on iTunes now - so grab the older episodes if you missed any.
Thoughts on the Podcast? Leave me a comment below or visit our discussion forum to leave a comment in the podcast section there.
Subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes or BeerSmith Radio You can listen to all of my podcast episodes streaming live around the clock on our BeerSmith Radio online radio station! You can also subscribe to the audio or video using the iTunes links below, or the feed address
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Ron Pattinson joins me to discuss his upcoming book on British beer brewing during World War II. Ron has done extensive research on how commercial beer production and recipes evolved during the war.
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Topics in This Week's Episode (47:19) * This week my guest is Ron Pattinson. Ron is the author of dozens of historical brewing books primarily focused on the UK. Ron also runs a blog titled Shut Up About Barclay Perkins where he regularly publishes articles on historical beer brewing. * We briefly discuss Ron's return from Thailand last week as the Coronavirus breakout began. * Ron introduces the new book he's working on called "Blitzkreig!" which covers the history of British beer brewing in WWII. * Ron explains how beer brewing was much different in WWII vs WWI where we saw a drop in production. * We talk about the drop in beer gravity combined with rising production of beer during the war. * Ron explains beer taxes, which rose during WWII but not nearly as much as they did during WWI. * We discuss the role Churchill played in maintaining beer production. * Ron tells us how recipes evolved in response to ingredient supply including large changes year-to-year in brewing recipes. * We discuss hops, which largely were kept in supply during the war though hop content did drop slightly in recipes. * Ron explains shortages in new equipment, coal and other items which also made brewing a challenge. * Demand for beer remained high during the war which was good for breweries. * Ron talks a bit about bombing around London which hit many breweries, but also how the breweries often had fire brigades which helped them manage the damage. * We talk about his blog and where people can learn more about beer brewing in WWII.
Sponsors * Thank you to our sponsor Craft Beer and Brewing Magazine for sponsoring this episode. I encourage you to subscribe to their great magazine! * And also Anvil Brewing Equipment. Anvil is a new line of kettles, burners and accessories from John Blichmann at Blichmann Engineering. They make top quality brewing equipment built to last a lifetime. * Also check out BeerSmith, BeerSmith Mobile software and the new DVDs John Palmer and I filmed - How to Brew with Malt Extract and How to Brew All Grain are available now. You can subscribe to the BeerSmith newsletter for free to get some great articles on home brewing.
Thanks to Ron Pattinson for appearing on the show and also to you for listening! iTunes Announcements: I launched a new video channel for the BeerSmith podcast on iTunes, so subscribe now! At the moment it will only feature the new widescreen episodes (#75 and up). Older episodes are available on my revamped Youtube channel. Also all of my audio episodes are on iTunes now - so grab the older episodes if you missed any.
Thoughts on the Podcast? Leave me a comment below or visit our discussion forum to leave a comment in the podcast section there.
Subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes or BeerSmith Radio You can listen to all of my podcast episodes streaming live around the clock on our BeerSmith Radio online radio station! You can also subscribe to the audio or video using the iTunes links below, or the feed address
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Chris White joins me this week to discuss how White Labs produces yeast for commercial brewers and home brewing. We discuss everything from his yeast bank to production and packaging.
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Topics in This Week's Episode (53:36) * This week I'm pleased to have Dr Chris White, President and founder of White Labs as my guest. White labs is one of the largest producers of brewing yeast worldwide, and Chris oversees operations at two locations in the US and one in Europe. * We start with a brief discussion of the COVID-19 virus and how it has impacted commercial brewing and Chris' yeast production. * Chris starts by explaining the white lab yeast bank which is stored at cryogenic temperatures to assure there is no change to the core yeast cells. * We talk about how cells drawn from the yeast bank are grown in the laboratory up to useful sizes and also how purity is maintained along the way. * Chris explains how they use 10x the volume of sterilized wort every two days to increase each generation by approximately 5-6x until they reach a reasonable starter size. * We talk a bit about his yeast production equipment which at one time was stainless steel but now uses a polymer film much like that used in the pharmacy industry. * Chris discusses how low gravity wort is used to grow yeast, and also how his wort is sterilized in an autoclave to assure purity. * We talk about the critical importance of yeast packaging as well as some of the advantages of White labs pure pitch packaging. * Chris explains how he harvests and concentrates yeast for packaging as well as the difficult challenge of separating the trub. * We discuss what the commercial packaging looks like compared to the smaller homebrew packets. Apparently the 2 liter packs are the most popular commercial size. * Chris gives us his closing thoughts on producing yeast.
Sponsors * Thank you to our sponsor Craft Beer and Brewing Magazine for sponsoring this episode. I encourage you to subscribe to their great magazine! * And also Anvil Brewing Equipment. Anvil is a new line of kettles, burners and accessories from John Blichmann at Blichmann Engineering. They make top quality brewing equipment built to last a lifetime. * Also check out BeerSmith, BeerSmith Mobile software and the new DVDs John Palmer and I filmed - How to Brew with Malt Extract and How to Brew All Grain are available now. You can subscribe to the BeerSmith newsletter for free to get some great articles on home brewing.
Thanks to Chris White for appearing on the show and also to you for listening! iTunes Announcements: I launched a new video channel for the BeerSmith podcast on iTunes, so subscribe now! At the moment it will only feature the new widescreen episodes (#75 and up). Older episodes are available on my revamped Youtube channel. Also all of my audio episodes are on iTunes now - so grab the older episodes if you missed any.
Thoughts on the Podcast? Leave me a comment below or visit our discussion forum to leave a comment in the podcast section there.
Subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes or BeerSmith Radio You can listen to all of my podcast episodes streaming live around the clock on our BeerSmith Radio online radio station! You can also subscribe to the audio or video using the iTunes links below, or the feed address
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Michael Tonsmeire joins me this week to discuss some of the things he's learned about Sour Beers in the years since his American Sour Beers book was published.
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Topics in This Week's Episode (49:52) * This week I welcome Michael Tonsmeire. Michael is the author of the book American Sour Beers (Amazon affiliate link), as well as author of the blog The Mad Fermentationist. Michael is also an award winning brewer, certified beer judge and founder of the brewery Sapwood Cellars in Columbia MD. * We start with a few words about Michael's experience with his brewery "Sapwood Cellars". * Next we talk a bit about Michael's book “American Sour Beer” and some of the new developments since he wrote the book. * Michael shares some of the new research as well as resources for sour beer brewers. * He tells us two things he believes he got wrong when he wrote the book. * We talk about his two concerns with the book, the largest of which was lacto-only primary fermentation. * We discuss some of the new topics he's considering for a next edition of the book. * Michael shares a new development in lactic producing yeast strains which are heavily being researched at the moment. * We discuss the explosion in Kettle souring and how it has evolved. * Michael explains "acid shock" in sour beers, which is a particular concern for those seeking to bottle sour beers. * He talks about how to acclimate yeast to acid both professionally and how you can do it at home. * He shares his final thoughts on sour beers as well as some of the new developments at Sapwood Cellars.
Sponsors * Thank you to our sponsor Craft Beer and Brewing Magazine for sponsoring this episode. I encourage you to subscribe to their great magazine! * And also Anvil Brewing Equipment. Anvil is a new line of kettles, burners and accessories from John Blichmann at Blichmann Engineering. They make top quality brewing equipment built to last a lifetime. * Also check out BeerSmith, BeerSmith Mobile software and the new DVDs John Palmer and I filmed - How to Brew with Malt Extract and How to Brew All Grain are available now. You can subscribe to the BeerSmith newsletter for free to get some great articles on home brewing.
Thanks to Michael Tonsmeire for appearing on the show and also to you for listening! iTunes Announcements: I launched a new video channel for the BeerSmith podcast on iTunes, so subscribe now! At the moment it will only feature the new widescreen episodes (#75 and up). Older episodes are available on my revamped Youtube channel. Also all of my audio episodes are on iTunes now - so grab the older episodes if you missed any.
Thoughts on the Podcast? Leave me a comment below or visit our discussion forum to leave a comment in the podcast section there.
Subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes or BeerSmith Radio You can listen to all of my podcast episodes streaming live around the clock on our BeerSmith Radio online radio station! You can also subscribe to the audio or video using the iTunes links below, or the feed address
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Gordon Strong joins me this week to discuss the Belgian Dark Strong beer style including how to brew it, which ingredients to use and some commercial beer examples to enjoy.
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Topics in This Week's Episode (49:24) * This week I welcome Gordon Strong. Gordon Strong is the President of the Beer Judge Certification Program, its highest rated beer judge, and author of the books Modern Homebrew Recipes and Brewing Better Beer (Amazon affiliate links). * We briefly discuss some of Gordon's recent travels. * Gordon talks a bit about the Belgian Strong Ale category which includes Dubbel, Tripel and Single abbey styles. * He tells us a bit about the history of Belgian Dark Strong ale. * We talk about the finished beer including what it tastes like and some characteristics. * He describes the basic style stats such as OG, bitterness, gravity, ABV. * Gordon talks about some commercial examples of Belgian Dark Strong ales available. * We discuss brewing a Belgian Dark Strong starting with the grain bill and hops used. * We talk about the importance of using the right mash schedule to get high attenuation for the beer. * Gordon tells us his preferred yeast style and also fermentation of this beer. * We talk about aging for this style which can be extensive and include barrel aging. * He explains packaging of the final beer and shares a few final tips on brewing the perfect Belgian Dark Strong. * Gordon mentions his course coming up and also where to sign up for the March BYO Boot Camp. * I also mention that I will be teaching at the BYO boot camp. I'm presenting both an intermediate and advanced recipe design class.
Sponsors * Thank you to our sponsor Craft Beer and Brewing Magazine for sponsoring this episode. I encourage you to subscribe to their great magazine! * And also Anvil Brewing Equipment. Anvil is a new line of kettles, burners and accessories from John Blichmann at Blichmann Engineering. They make top quality brewing equipment built to last a lifetime. * Also check out BeerSmith, BeerSmith Mobile software and the new DVDs John Palmer and I filmed - How to Brew with Malt Extract and How to Brew All Grain are available now. You can subscribe to the BeerSmith newsletter for free to get some great articles on home brewing.
Thanks to Gordon Strong for appearing on the show and also to you for listening! iTunes Announcements: I launched a new video channel for the BeerSmith podcast on iTunes, so subscribe now! At the moment it will only feature the new widescreen episodes (#75 and up). Older episodes are available on my revamped Youtube channel. Also all of my audio episodes are on iTunes now - so grab the older episodes if you missed any.
Thoughts on the Podcast? Leave me a comment below or visit our discussion forum to leave a comment in the podcast section there.
Subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes or BeerSmith Radio You can listen to all of my podcast episodes streaming live around the clock on our BeerSmith Radio online radio station! You can also subscribe to the audio or video using the iTunes links below, or the feed address
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John Palmer and John Blichmann join me this week to discuss All Grain Essentials and the upcoming BYO Boot Camp in Denver where they will be presenting hands-on classes in all grain brewing.
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Topics in This Week's Episode (49:41) * This week I welcome John Palmer and John Blichmann. John Palmer is author of the best selling homebrew book How to Brew as well as Water and Brewing Classic Styles. (Amazon affiliate links) * John Blichmann is President and CEO of Blichmann Engineering, a top supplier of innovative homebrew and professional brewing equipment. * For simplicity I've used their last names below as both have the same first name. * John Blichmann starts with a description of the upcoming BYO Boot camp event where they are both teaching as well as a brief overview of their course designed to aid those transitioning to all grain. * John Palmer talks a bit about malt and how the malt you choose is important for your all grain brew. * Blichmann talks about the importance of a perfect grain crush, what it looks like and how to get it. * Palmer walks us through the basic mashing process and talks about some of the enzymes critical to converting sugars during the mash. * Blichmann describes the top level equipment options you can use for all grain brewing including BIAB, single vessel, three tier and hybrid brewing options. * Palmer talks about single step mashes as well as some of the other mash step options available to home brewers. * Blichmann tells us how he knows that the mash is complete and walks us through the lautering process. * Palmer talks about mash and brewhouse efficiency and why it is important for developing future recipes. * They both cover some common all grain troubleshooting including if the temperature or gravity is off. * Palmer describes what happens once the mash and lauter are complete. * They both share their closing tips for all grain brewers as well as where to sign up for the March BYO Boot Camp. * I also mention that I will be teaching at the BYO boot camp. I'm presenting both an intermediate and advanced recipe design class.
Sponsors * Thank you to our sponsor Craft Beer and Brewing Magazine for sponsoring this episode. I encourage you to subscribe to their great magazine! * And also Anvil Brewing Equipment. Anvil is a new line of kettles, burners and accessories from John Blichmann at Blichmann Engineering. They make top quality brewing equipment built to last a lifetime. * Also check out BeerSmith, BeerSmith Mobile software and the new DVDs John Palmer and I filmed - How to Brew with Malt Extract and How to Brew All Grain are available now. You can subscribe to the BeerSmith newsletter for free to get some great articles on home brewing.
Thanks to John Palmer and John Blichmann for appearing on the show and also to you for listening! iTunes Announcements: I launched a new video channel for the BeerSmith podcast on iTunes, so subscribe now! At the moment it will only feature the new widescreen episodes (#75 and up). Older episodes are available on my revamped Youtube channel. Also all of my audio episodes are on iTunes now - so grab the older episodes if you missed any.
Thoughts on the Podcast? Leave me a comment below or visit our discussion forum to leave a comment in the podcast section there.
Subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes or BeerSmith Radio You can listen to all of my podcast episodes streaming live around the clock on our BeerSmith Radio online radio station! You can also subscribe to the audio or video using the iTunes links below, or the feed address
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Chris Graham, President of Morebeer joins me this week to discuss kegging home brewed beer and some of the new equipment available for kegging.
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Topics in This Week's Episode (50:34) * This week I welcome Chris Graham, the President of Morebeer. Chris has taught at the prestigious Siebel institute and was also a member of the Brewers Association board as well as the AHA Governing Council. * We start with a discussion of some of the advantages of kegging over bottling home brewed beer. * Chris explains the basic components of a kegging system. * We talk about the three major keg connections and the ball lock which is the most commonly used one in home brewing. * Chris walks us through the basic kegging process starting with beer in the fermenter. * We discuss keg refrigeration and various options to keep your beer cool. * Chris briefly discusses the issue of keg line balancing and how there is extra effort involved in planning and managing long keg lines. * Chris next switches to discuss some of the new devices available to home brewers for kegging - starting with the floating dip tube. * We talk about pressurized fermentation and pressurized keg transfers which can completely eliminate oxygen exposure when kegging your beer. * Chris tells us about new larger keg options including the 10 gal and 15 gal torpedo kegs. * We talk about a new type of keg line connection called Duotight which helps reduce the chance of keg line leaks. * Chris explains how you can also keg your mead and wine if done properly with argon or a CO2-nitrogen (stout mix). * Chris provides some closing tips on kegging your home brewed beer.
Sponsors * Thank you to our sponsor Craft Beer and Brewing Magazine for sponsoring this episode. I encourage you to subscribe to their great magazine! * And also Anvil Brewing Equipment. Anvil is a new line of kettles, burners and accessories from John Blichmann at Blichmann Engineering. They make top quality brewing equipment built to last a lifetime. * Also check out BeerSmith, BeerSmith Mobile software and the new DVDs John Palmer and I filmed - How to Brew with Malt Extract and How to Brew All Grain are available now. You can subscribe to the BeerSmith newsletter for free to get some great articles on home brewing.
Thanks to Chris Graham for appearing on the show and also to you for listening! iTunes Announcements: I launched a new video channel for the BeerSmith podcast on iTunes, so subscribe now! At the moment it will only feature the new widescreen episodes (#75 and up). Older episodes are available on my revamped Youtube channel. Also all of my audio episodes are on iTunes now - so grab the older episodes if you missed any.
Thoughts on the Podcast? Leave me a comment below or visit our discussion forum to leave a comment in the podcast section there.
Subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes or BeerSmith Radio You can listen to all of my podcast episodes streaming live around the clock on our BeerSmith Radio online radio station! You can also subscribe to the audio or video using the iTunes links below, or the feed address
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Stan Hieronymus, the author of the book "Brew Like a Monk" joins me to discuss brewing Belgian beer styles.
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Topics in This Week's Episode (51:38) * This week I welcome Stan Hieronymus. Stan is the author of Brew Like a Monk, For the Love of Hops, Brewing with Wheat and Brewing Local (Amazon affiliate links). Stan is also a certified BJCP beer judge. * We start with a short discussion of Stan's recent travels. * We jump into Belgian styles starting with what makes Belgium such a unique place for beer. * We discuss how so many Belgian styles survived two world wars when many other styles died out. * Stan tells us a bit about the various major Belgian beer styles. * We talk about "Trappist" and Abbey ales and what the difference is between them. * Stan tells us a bit about the major Trappist styles and how they are brewed including major ingredients. * We discuss the use of "candi sugars" and how the ones used in Belgium are different from many sold here. * Stan talks about Belgian yeasts and some of their unique character. * He shares some of the Trappist brewing and fermentation techniques. * We talk about some of the changes in Trappist and Belgian beers since "Brew Like a Monk" was published back in 2006. * Stan gives his closing thoughts on brewing Belgian styles.
Sponsors * Thank you to our sponsor Craft Beer and Brewing Magazine for sponsoring this episode. I encourage you to subscribe to their great magazine! * And also Anvil Brewing Equipment. Anvil is a new line of kettles, burners and accessories from John Blichmann at Blichmann Engineering. They make top quality brewing equipment built to last a lifetime. * Also check out BeerSmith, BeerSmith Mobile software and the new DVDs John Palmer and I filmed - How to Brew with Malt Extract and How to Brew All Grain are available now. You can subscribe to the BeerSmith newsletter for free to get some great articles on home brewing.
Thanks to Stan Hieronymus for appearing on the show and also to you for listening! iTunes Announcements: I launched a new video channel for the BeerSmith podcast on iTunes, so subscribe now! At the moment it will only feature the new widescreen episodes (#75 and up). Older episodes are available on my revamped Youtube channel. Also all of my audio episodes are on iTunes now - so grab the older episodes if you missed any.
Thoughts on the Podcast? Leave me a comment below or visit our discussion forum to leave a comment in the podcast section there.
Subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes or BeerSmith Radio You can listen to all of my podcast episodes streaming live around the clock on our BeerSmith Radio online radio station! You can also subscribe to the audio or video using the iTunes links below, or the feed address
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Scott Ungermann, Brewmaster at Anchor Brewing joins me to discuss the history of one of America's oldest small breweries.
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Topics in This Week's Episode (40:09) * This week I welcome Scott Ungermann, Brewmaster at Anchor Brewing, which is one of the oldest small breweries in the United States. * We discuss a bit about Scott's background which brought him to Anchor brewing around 1987 for a tour, and led to him starting home brewing. * Later he attended UC Davis and worked 18 years at Annheiser-Busch before joining Anchor Brewing as brewmaster in 2014. * We start with a bit of the history of Anchor Brewing which started during the California Gold Rush. The current "Anchor Brewing" name dates back to 1896 * Anchor was one of the few small breweries to survive prohibition as well as industry consolidation in the 1950's and 1960's. * We talk about the 1980's when both Scott and I were introduced to Anchor Stem Beer. * Scott discusses Anchor Steam beer which was preserved by Anchor and is now known widely as the "California Common" beer style. We also talk about how steam beer is still fermented in open fermenters. * Scott provides some advice for those looking to create the perfect steam beer at home. * We discuss the "micro brew" years in the 1970's and 1980's when Anchor moved from brewing steam beer into other styles like Anchor Porter and made some of the first American Pale styles. * Scott briefly discusses Ninkasi beer which was made from bread in 1989 by Anchor * We move forward to today and discuss how Anchor's lineup has changed. * Scott shares a few beers added after his arrival including Bay Keeper and Fog Breaker * We talk about Anchor's 45'th annual Christmas Ale which creates a unique holiday ale every year. * Scott share his opinions on where he thinks craft brewing is going next after a decade of extraordinary growth * We talk about Scott's advice for home brewers
Sponsors * Thank you to our sponsor Craft Beer and Brewing Magazine for sponsoring this episode. I encourage you to subscribe to their great magazine! * And also Anvil Brewing Equipment. Anvil is a new line of kettles, burners and accessories from John Blichmann at Blichmann Engineering. They make top quality brewing equipment built to last a lifetime. * Also check out BeerSmith, BeerSmith Mobile software and the new DVDs John Palmer and I filmed - How to Brew with Malt Extract and How to Brew All Grain are available now. You can subscribe to the BeerSmith newsletter for free to get some great articles on home brewing.
Thanks to Scott Ungermann for appearing on the show and also to you for listening! iTunes Announcements: I launched a new video channel for the BeerSmith podcast on iTunes, so subscribe now! At the moment it will only feature the new widescreen episodes (#75 and up). Older episodes are available on my revamped Youtube channel. Also all of my audio episodes are on iTunes now - so grab the older episodes if you missed any.
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Mark Edelson joins me from Iron Hills Brewery to discuss the evolution of Craft Beer Brewing in the US.
Mark Edelson joins me from Iron Hills Brewery to discuss the evolution of Craft Beer Brewing in the US.
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Topics in This Week's Episode (45:53) * This week I welcome Mark Edelson, brewer and co-founder of Iron Hill Brewery in Philadelphia. Mark joins me to discuss the early days as well as the evolution of Craft beer brewing in the US. Mark has brought home over 20 consecutive GABF awards as well as world beer cup awards. * Mark and I first discuss his early years in the early 1990's when he started as a homebrewer. * He shares his transition to pro-brewing in the mid-1990's and some of the reasons that drove him to open Iron Hills with his two partners. * Mark shares some of the challenges he ran into starting his first brewery in 1996. * We talk about some of the differences between home and professional brewing. * He shares some of his favorite beers over the years, as well as a few mistakes he made. * We discuss his dozens of GABF awards as well as some of the things that have made Iron Hills a success. * Mark shares his thoughts on the business aspects of brewing versus brewing itself. * We talk about the Craft Beer revolution in the 1990's, the industry shakeout in the late 1990's and also how Craft Beer has evolved. * Mark talks about his "Brew with a Legend" contest for home brewers where you can win the chance to brew your own beer on a professional system at Iron HIlls. * Mark shares some of his closing thoughts after nearly 30 years in brewing.
Sponsors * Thank you to our sponsor Craft Beer and Brewing Magazine for sponsoring this episode. I encourage you to subscribe to their great magazine! * And also Anvil Brewing Equipment. Anvil is a new line of kettles, burners and accessories from John Blichmann at Blichmann Engineering. They make top quality brewing equipment built to last a lifetime. * Also check out BeerSmith, BeerSmith Mobile software and the new DVDs John Palmer and I filmed - How to Brew with Malt Extract and How to Brew All Grain are available now. You can subscribe to the BeerSmith newsletter for free to get some great articles on home brewing.
Thanks to Mark Edelson for appearing on the show and also to you for listening! iTunes Announcements: I launched a new video channel for the BeerSmith podcast on iTunes, so subscribe now! At the moment it will only feature the new widescreen episodes (#75 and up). Older episodes are available on my revamped Youtube channel. Also all of my audio episodes are on iTunes now - so grab the older episodes if you missed any.
Thoughts on the Podcast? Leave me a comment below or visit our discussion forum to leave a comment in the podcast section there.
Subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes or BeerSmith Radio You can listen to all of my podcast episodes streaming live around the clock on our BeerSmith Radio online radio station! You can also subscribe to the audio or video using the iTunes links below, or the feed address
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Randy Mosher joins me this week to discuss brewing beers centered around unusual specialty ingredients including spices, fruits and more.
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Topics in This Week's Episode (49:24) * This week I welcome back Randy Mosher to talk about brewing beers with "specialty" ingredients including unusual spices, fruits and vegetables. Randy is the author of Radical Brewing, Mastering Homebrew, Tasting Beer (all Amazon affiliate links) and partner in two Chicago area breweries: Five Rabbit and Forbidden Root. * We start with Randy defining what he means by a "Specialty Beer" typically built around special ingredients. * Randy provides some basic principles for brewing a beer centered around specialty ingredients. * We discuss how to get layers of flavor rather than a one dimensional beer by using complementary flavors. * Randy shares his thoughts on the psychology of beer and how it can often trick us into experiencing flavors that may not precisely be there. * We talk about ingredients - including the importance of understanding flavors for the basic beer ingredients. * Randy talks about working with herbs and spices which can be very powerful cues for certain flavors. * We discuss working with fruits including different forms of fruit available and how to best brew with them. * Randy shares his thoughts on ingredients that don't fall into the fruit or herb/spice cateogry. * We talk about prototyping beer to get the appropriate flavor balance up front and how the prototype can be scaled up to create a final beer. * Randy shares his closing thoughts on working with specialty beers.
Sponsors * Thank you to our sponsor Craft Beer and Brewing Magazine for sponsoring this episode. I encourage you to subscribe to their great magazine! * And also Anvil Brewing Equipment. Anvil is a new line of kettles, burners and accessories from John Blichmann at Blichmann Engineering. They make top quality brewing equipment built to last a lifetime. * Also check out BeerSmith, BeerSmith Mobile software and the new DVDs John Palmer and I filmed - How to Brew with Malt Extract and How to Brew All Grain are available now. You can subscribe to the BeerSmith newsletter for free to get some great articles on home brewing.
Thanks to Randy Mosher for appearing on the show and also to you for listening! iTunes Announcements: I launched a new video channel for the BeerSmith podcast on iTunes, so subscribe now! At the moment it will only feature the new widescreen episodes (#75 and up). Older episodes are available on my revamped Youtube channel. Also all of my audio episodes are on iTunes now - so grab the older episodes if you missed any.
Thoughts on the Podcast? Leave me a comment below or visit our discussion forum to leave a comment in the podcast section there.
Subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes or BeerSmith Radio You can listen to all of my podcast episodes streaming live around the clock on our BeerSmith Radio online radio station! You can also subscribe to the audio or video using the iTunes links below, or the feed address
- Audio feed on iTunes - (direct: http://beersmith.com/content/feed/podcast)
- Video feed on iTunes - (direct: http://beersmith.com/tv/category/podcast/feed/ )
- Audio podcast on Google Play here
And finally, don't forget to subscribe to the blog and my newsletter (or use the links in the sidebar) – to get free weekly articles on home brewing.