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Tasting two versions of lighter styled home brewed Braggot. I may well of just challenged myself and the judges a little too much hahaha! I am nonetheless still determined to create that perfect balance even if it is just one variation of Braggot.
So I've decided to hit the mic for another interesting topic. BRAGGOT!! My journey to change the judges opinions about my recent entry into the local brew comp. Let the fun begin. I hope I can guide some brewers and also teach myself something along the way.
I talk about and review a non alcoholic beer and marketing of these products. I talk new world hops and two beers available using those hops. I also talk a little about what's brewing in my world.
The best time of the year. Stout lovers favourite months. Some banging dark beers and one old favourite go head to head. Aussie Beer Pods see's some new and emerging podcasters going up against the veteran's.
This episode turns a corner for THE HOP CARTEL !! I part ways with many social media groups to concentrate on growing personally, Also allowing more time to cement a stronger foundation for my own projects.
An awesome time was had by all with plenty of quality craft beers and open kitchen for a tasty burger menu. A few of us sat down to the podcast to chat over tasting paddles, although the plan was to have identical beers on paddle, bar staff unfortunately muddled the order which seen half of us start off on a different beer.
Shout out to Steve Gower from Hoppy Days Brewing Supplies www.hoppydaysbrewingsupplies.com.au for sponsoring My version 3 if the Rough Nut Stout. I also quick review a beer I'm drinking while in discussion, and update on how the Simcoe SMaSH is developing.
I set out on a 3 day brewing binge before returning to work. Day one see's me making a new season mead- Day Two see's me brewing our World Homebrew Club SMaSH brew and Day three another SMaSH brew using my home grown Hersbrucker wet hops.
A couple of quick reviews of a small hand full of beers consumed over the Xmas break. Also whats brewing for 2020 at The Hop Cartel
I chat about a few changes, What has World Homebrew Club been doing and what's been Brewing
I head down to Evans warehouse for a chat about his new business of craft beer subscription packs. We tackle a few questions about his journey and what prompted the decision to take the path he chose. We discuss some off topic question as well.
I review a fellow Newcastle homebrewers beer and chat about the plans of catching up with a new industry supply business. I'll also chat more about my antics from our local craft beer festival.
We take time out to sample each other's beers and share a can of Dainton Brewings Idaho 7 Single Hop Hazy IPA. We also chat about brewing and our plans for the festival We are attending after the podcast.
What We have planned for our podcasts and World Homebrew Club live Homebrew talk segment.
Topics as follows- Lambton Bottle-o Craft beer festival, Gigayeast, what's brewing, brews in the pipeline and answering a series of questions
I mention some of the 40+ breweries showcasing their beer, some well known releases, some limited and possibly some surprise one off beers
We taste the Traditional Ale by Tin Shed Brewing and the Widowed Butcher Russian Imperial Stout by All Inn Brewing. We finally get the Raffle Prize setup and are currently running a second keg through it.
Discussion on my current insanely crazy Mead, New Fresh Wort Kit pimping, NEIPA review and what have I won!!
A couple of great question fired at me in regards to my brewing journey. I also reveiw a beer from Brew Dog and discuss a little bit about their new brewery set to open in Brisbane Australia.
This episode explains the additional equipment I purchased in the first couple of years of brewing