Synopsis
Sit down with Denny Conn and Drew Beechum, authors of Experimental Homebrewing and Homebrewing All-Stars as they explore the world of beer and homebrew. Every episode tackles the science of brewing and the art of brewing. Listen and learn how to make and appreciate better beer and how to create even the craziest idea you have. We can't promise that you'll save the world, but we can promise mad science in the pursuit of great beer!
Episodes
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Brew Files - 135 - Lee's Porter
16/12/2022 Duration: 37minThe Brew Is Out There! In this wildly digressive episode, Drew talks with Lee Lord, Head Brewer of the resurrected New England classic - Narragansett Brewing. We're exploring her new Narragansett Porter that throws back even further than the brewery's 130 year history! This episode is brought to you by: American Homebrewers Association Brewing America Mangrove Jacks Don't forget to subscribe via your favorite podcasting service (iTunes, etc). Like our podcast, review it - talk it up! If you have comments, feedbacks, harassments, etc, feel free to drop us a line at podcast@experimentalbrew.com. Follow us on Facebook (ExperimentalBrew), Twitter (@ExpBrewing) or Instagram (ExperimentalBrewing). Don't forget you can support the podcast on Patreon by going to http://patreon.com/experimentalbrewing This episode can be downloaded directly at https://www.experimentalbrew.com/sites/d... Podcast RSS Url: http://www.experimentalbrew.com/podcast.rss
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Episode 167 - Drink Your Shoes!
12/12/2022 Duration: 01h01minAs we approach year's end, Denny and Drew catch up on what's happened over the last couple of week's and Drew goes to Hobblin' in his Shoes thanks to Denny's special delivery! Episode Links: Homebrewers Association: https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/experimental Guinness Opening in Chicago: https://www.craftbrewingbusiness.com/news/guinness-is-opening-a-chicago-... The Rare Barrel Sells to Cellarmaker: https://www.instagram.com/p/ClFNsHIPauO/ Keurig/Dr Pepper invests in Athletic Brewing: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/keurig-dr-pepper-invests-in-non... Hobblin' Shoes recipe: https://community.grainfather.com/recipes/879557 Steam Deck: https://steamdeck.com/ The Pongo Fund: https://www.thepongofund.org/ Patreon Remember even a buck is good for charity: http://www.patreon.com/experimentalbrewing Episode Contents: 00:00:00 Opening & Our Sponsors 00:01:51 Announcements & Feedback 00:7:59 The Pub 00:27:08 The Brewery 00:52:23 Quick Tip & Something Other This episode is brought to you by: American
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Brew Files - 134 - 300 Episodes of Beer
07/12/2022 Duration: 39minThe Brew Is Out There! After 300 episodes of talking about beer, it's time to look back on what's changed. How we brew, what we brew and why we brew! Here's to 300 more episodes! This episode is brought to you by: American Homebrewers Association Brewing America Mangrove Jacks Don't forget to subscribe via your favorite podcasting service (iTunes, etc). Like our podcast, review it - talk it up! If you have comments, feedbacks, harassments, etc, feel free to drop us a line at podcast@experimentalbrew.com. Follow us on Facebook (ExperimentalBrew), Twitter (@ExpBrewing) or Instagram (ExperimentalBrewing). Don't forget you can support the podcast on Patreon by going to http://patreon.com/experimentalbrewing This episode can be downloaded directly at https://www.experimentalbrew.com/sites/d... Podcast RSS Url: http://www.experimentalbrew.com/podcast.rss
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Episode 166 - Brew Your Own Questions
28/11/2022 Duration: 01h22minIn this special Thanksgiving weekend episode, Denny and Drew bring you their recent Q&A session for Brew Your Own Magazine. Every month BYO brings members an online beery experience and here we answered a bunch of questions for readers! Episode Links: Homebrewers Association: https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/experimental Brew Your Own Magazine Live Q&A's: https://byo.com/topic/live-chat-qa/ Subscribe to BYO and support the podcast!: https://subscribe.pcspublink.com/sub/subscribe.aspx?guid=cc79fade-90d7-4... The Pongo Fund: https://www.thepongofund.org/ Patreon Remember even a buck is good for charity: http://www.patreon.com/experimentalbrewing This episode is brought to you by: American Homebrewers Association Brewing America Country Malt Group Jaded Brewing Mecca Grade Estate Malt Wyeast Labs YCH Hops Interested in helping Denny and Drew with the IGOR program (aka help us run experiments!) - contact them at igor@experimentalbrew.com. We want more Citizen Science! In the meanwhile, subscribe v
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Brew Files - 133 - Revisiting Our Favorite Holiday Recipes
21/11/2022 Duration: 24minThe Brew Is Out There! We had a question come in regarding "Holiday beers" - For Denny, that's Bourbon Vanilla Imperial Porter. For Drew - that's Falconsclaws. We're pulling together two separate episodes to review Denny's quick turnaround holiday gift beer and the Falcons' not so quick monster lager beer, that's due to be brewed on Dec 6! This episode is brought to you by: American Homebrewers Association Brewing America Mangrove Jacks Don't forget to subscribe via your favorite podcasting service (iTunes, etc). Like our podcast, review it - talk it up! If you have comments, feedbacks, harassments, etc, feel free to drop us a line at podcast@experimentalbrew.com. Follow us on Facebook (ExperimentalBrew), Twitter (@ExpBrewing) or Instagram (ExperimentalBrewing). Don't forget you can support the podcast on Patreon by going to http://patreon.com/experimentalbrewing This episode can be downloaded directly at https://www.experimentalbrew.com/sites/d... Podcast RSS Url: http://www.experimentalbrew.com/podcas
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Episode 165 - Catching Up with Wild Parrot
13/11/2022 Duration: 01h20minDrew catches up with the crew at Wild Parrot to find out how things have gone now that they're opened. How's the brewing gone and how are they're intregrating into their neighborhood fabric! Episode Links: Homebrewers Association: https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/experimental AHA National Homebrew Competition Announcement: https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/news/2023-national-homebrew-compe... US Open Hard Seltzer Championship: https://usopenhardseltzer.com/ Siebel Turns 150: https://www.siebelinstitute.com/news/school-news/siebel-150th-anniversar... Lost Abbey Downsizes: https://www.sandiegobeer.news/blog/beer-news/the-lost-abbey-downsize More FWH Studies: https://tinyletter.com/fortheloveofhops/letters/hop-queries-6-06-first-w... PBW in Liquid Form: https://fivestarchemicals.com/pbw-liquid-32-oz Wild Parrot: http://www.wildparrotbrewing.com/ Marvels Squirrel Girl: The Unbeatable Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marvels-squirrel-girl-the-unbeatab... Edith!: https://crooked.com/podca
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Brew Files - 132 - Brown Thoughts with Wayne
08/11/2022 Duration: 41minThe Brew Is Out There! The American Brown Ale feels like almost a thing of the past, but how can you make this foundational style of American craft beer? Drew talks with Wayne Wambles of Cigar City Brewing about lessons learned from the multi-award winning Maduro Brown and where it both reflects and differs from the nebulous idea of the style. This episode is brought to you by: American Homebrewers Association Brewing America Mangrove Jacks Don't forget to subscribe via your favorite podcasting service (iTunes, etc). Like our podcast, review it - talk it up! If you have comments, feedbacks, harassments, etc, feel free to drop us a line at podcast@experimentalbrew.com. Follow us on Facebook (ExperimentalBrew), Twitter (@ExpBrewing) or Instagram (ExperimentalBrewing). Don't forget you can support the podcast on Patreon by going to http://patreon.com/experimentalbrewing This episode can be downloaded directly at https://www.experimentalbrew.com/sites/d... Podcast RSS Url: http://www.experimentalbrew.com/p
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Episode 164 - Ales Through The Ages
29/10/2022 Duration: 117h17minWARNING - Drew excessively nerds out with Frank Clark of Colonial Williamsburg about beer through the years and their upcoming brewing history conference - Ale Through The Ages. (note the proper title - no matter how many times we mess it up). What was beer like back in the pre-Revolution period? What can you learn online or in person at their conference? Find out! Episode Links: Homebrewers Association: https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/experimental Opening Germany's Oldest Beer: https://indiaeducationdiary.in/technical-university-of-munich-scientific... Sacred Profane - The Anti-Hype Brewery: https://punchdrink.com/articles/anti-hype-brewery-sacred-profane-craft-b... Malliard Reactions During a Boil: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00217-022-04138-0 Ales Through the Ages at Colonial Williamsburg: https://www.colonialwilliamsburg.org/learn/on-site-opportunities/educati... Merlin Bird App: https://merlin.allaboutbirds.org/ The Pongo Fund: https://www.thepongofund.org/ Patreon Remember even a
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Brew Files - 131 - Doubly Bitter with Bob
23/10/2022 Duration: 41minThe Brew Is Out There! Bob's back! Bob was just in Belgium for the celebration of De Ranke XX Bitter - the original craft Belgian hoppy beer. He spoke at the aptly named Bitterland and has brought back tips and tricks for making a big brash hopped up beer! This episode is brought to you by: American Homebrewers Association Brewing America Mangrove Jacks Don't forget to subscribe via your favorite podcasting service (iTunes, etc). Like our podcast, review it - talk it up! If you have comments, feedbacks, harassments, etc, feel free to drop us a line at podcast@experimentalbrew.com. Follow us on Facebook (ExperimentalBrew), Twitter (@ExpBrewing) or Instagram (ExperimentalBrewing). Don't forget you can support the podcast on Patreon by going to http://patreon.com/experimentalbrewing This episode can be downloaded directly at https://www.experimentalbrew.com/sites/d... Podcast RSS Url: http://www.experimentalbrew.com/podcast.rss
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Episode 163 - A Couple Dummies Homebrewing
14/10/2022 Duration: 01h39minMarty Nachel has been thinking about homebrewing for a damn sight longer than most of us weilding a mash paddle. In that time, he's seen a number of changes and has documented it in "Homebrewing for Dummies". We're look back over homebrewing and what's changed in his brand new 3rd Edition. Episode Links: Homebrewers Association: https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/experimental Survivables Presentation: CORRECTED LINK - https://hopandbrewschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Next-Gen-Surviva... Skipping Tallboys for 12oz cans: https://vinepair.com/articles/lagers-in-12-ounce-cans/ Massive US Hop Inventory: https://mackinnonreport.substack.com/p/massive-hop-inventory-in-the-us The Return of Gale's Old Prize Ale: https://www.pelliclemag.com/home/2022/9/25/seasons-will-pass-you-by-the-... Incognito - Homebrew Size: https://yakimavalleyhops.com/products/incognito?variant=39835104149637 Venturi Pump: http://www.conchrepublicbrewing.com/wort-wizard/ Nachel Beer Education: https://www.nachelbeereducation.com/ Hom
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Brew Files - 130 - The Brave Braggot
09/10/2022 Duration: 30minThe Brew Is Out There! The Maltose Falcons are turning 50 in 2024 and to celebrate we're kicking off a series of collaboration brews starting with an Imperial Porter Braggot brewed by Bravery Brewing. Drew talks with Brian Avery about how the beer is constructed and what we can expect in a year! This episode is brought to you by: American Homebrewers Association Brewing America Mangrove Jacks Don't forget to subscribe via your favorite podcasting service (iTunes, etc). Like our podcast, review it - talk it up! If you have comments, feedbacks, harassments, etc, feel free to drop us a line at podcast@experimentalbrew.com. Follow us on Facebook (ExperimentalBrew), Twitter (@ExpBrewing) or Instagram (ExperimentalBrewing). Don't forget you can support the podcast on Patreon by going to http://patreon.com/experimentalbrewing This episode can be downloaded directly at https://www.experimentalbrew.com/sites/d... Podcast RSS Url: http://www.experimentalbrew.com/podcast.rss
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Episode 162 - Survivables - The Latest
01/10/2022 Duration: 01h24minThe notion of "Survivable Hop Compounds" has changed the way we plan and use hops in our favorite IPAs. Being new science, there are changes occurring between harvest years and so Denny sits down with Patrick Jensen and Spencer Tielkemeir of Yakima Chief Hops to cover where we (hop) stand! Episode Links: Homebrewers Association: https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/experimental Brew Files - Festbier and Marzen: https://www.experimentalbrew.com/podcast/brew-files-episode-58-march-oct... NA Continues to Climb: https://www.brewbound.com/news/2022/nielseniq-non-alc-beer-wine-and-spir... Bootleg Biology Homebrew Culture Sale: https://bootlegbiology.com/product-tag/homebrew Denny's Hobblin Shoes Belgian IPA: https://community.grainfather.com/recipes/879557 Sugar Creek Carinthian Smoked Oats: http://www.sugarcreekmalt.com/store/p61/CARINTHIAN_SMOKED_OATS.html Hop & Brew Schools Survivable Compounds: https://hopandbrewschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/NextGen-Survivab... Orlando People by Alexander C Kane: htt
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Brew Files - 129 - Caleb's Existential Gold
25/09/2022 Duration: 48minThe Brew Is Out There! Caleb Meinke may just overthink his brewday, but the results speak for themselves. In addition to being 2021's Midwest Homebrewer of the Year, he's taken gold in the AHA for the neglected American Wheat and challenging American Lager. Links Willow Run American Wheat Beer: https://www.experimentalbrew.com/recipes/willow-run-wheat-beer Len's Light Lager: https://www.experimentalbrew.com/recipes/lens-light-lager This episode is brought to you by: American Homebrewers Association Brewing America Mangrove Jacks Don't forget to subscribe via your favorite podcasting service (iTunes, etc). Like our podcast, review it - talk it up! If you have comments, feedbacks, harassments, etc, feel free to drop us a line at podcast@experimentalbrew.com. Follow us on Facebook (ExperimentalBrew), Twitter (@ExpBrewing) or Instagram (ExperimentalBrewing). Don't forget you can support the podcast on Patreon by going to http://patreon.com/experimentalbrewing This episode can be downloaded directly at http
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Episode 161 - A Thiologue
16/09/2022 Duration: 01h27minThiols are all the rage right now, so much so that Omega Yeast, Phantasm and Yakima Chief all brought thiol enhancing products to the market at the same time. Denny finds out how these products can be used together to synergistically maximize impact in any IPA style Episode Links: Homebrewers Association: https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/experimental Boogie of the Bells: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qEt1CXMWpE&t=4s Tru Colors Closing: https://www.brewbound.com/news/tru-colors-molson-coors-backed-brewery-wi... Stephen Beaumont's Belgian Beer Month Proposal: https://www.facebook.com/stephen.beaumont.10/posts/pfbid0r61oZ1E7u69jMix... Grainfather adds Split Brewing to the App: https://www.facebook.com/grainfather/photos/a.645953298804098/5175526362... Denny on Homebrew Challenge: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opvQEb1naXY Omega Yeast: https://omegayeast.com/ Phantasm: https://www.facebook.com/phantasm.nz Hop & Brew School Presentations: https://hopandbrewschool.com/yakima/ Thiols Presentation: https:/
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Brew Files - 128 - REPLAYPLUS - Vanilla Bean Dreams
10/09/2022 Duration: 48minThe Brew is Out There! Drew's revisitng his discussion with Sara Anderson of IndriVanilla, but before that... he's tasting his now year old Vanilla extracts. What difference is there in the four different beans he used? And then back to the interview all about Vanilla and just why it's so unique. Links: IndriVanilla (the Retail Store): https://indrivanilla.com/ Vanilla Bean Co-Op (Facebook Group): Denny's World Famous Bourbon Vanilla Imperial Porter: https://www.experimentalbrew.com/recipes/bourbon-vanilla-imperial-porter This episode is brought to you by: American Homebrewers Association Brewing America Mangrove Jacks Don't forget to subscribe via your favorite podcasting service (iTunes, etc). Like our podcast, review it - talk it up! If you have comments, feedbacks, harassments, etc, feel free to drop us a line at podcast@experimentalbrew.com. Follow us on Facebook (ExperimentalBrew), Twitter (@ExpBrewing) or Instagram (ExperimentalBrewing). Don't forget you can support the podcast on Patreon by goi
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Episode 160 - REPLAY - The Legend of Answers
02/09/2022 Duration: 01h39minIt's time! Time for a whole bunch of questions and answers. In this go around it seems many of you have hops on the brain - so it's only fitting we also announce a chance to win 2 tickets to Yakima Chief Hops Hop and Brew School®. Enter by 7/26 at https://www.experimentalbrew.com/hopandbrew! On with the questions! Episode Links: Hop & Brew School - https://www.yakimachief.com/events/ Patreon Remember even a buck is good for charity: http://www.patreon.com/experimentalbrewing Experimental Brew Store - https://www.experimentalbrew.com/store Episode Contents: 00:00:00 Opening & Our Sponsors 00:03:59 Announcements 00:5:21 Hops 00:22:47 Recipes 00:46:52 Techniques 01:02:01 Yeast 01:25:37 Miscellaneous This episode is brought to you by: American Homebrewers Association Brewing America Country Malt Group Jaded Brewing Mecca Grade Estate Malt Wyeast Labs YCH Hops Interested in helping Denny and Drew with the IGOR program (aka help us run experiments!) - contact them at igor@experimentalbrew.com. We want mor
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Brew Files - 127 - Turning A Joke Into A Beer
26/08/2022 Duration: 30minThe Brew Is Out There! Drew's Garage Rehab is almost done which means it's time to plan to brew! From the ashes of a Facebook joke, here comes a "Mild Cream Saison". What goes into one of those? Sit back and find out! Links Prototype Mild Cream Saison Recipe: https://www.brewersfriend.com/homebrew/recipe/view/1307067/-beer-of-myse... This episode is brought to you by: American Homebrewers Association Brewing America Mangrove Jacks Don't forget to subscribe via your favorite podcasting service (iTunes, etc). Like our podcast, review it - talk it up! If you have comments, feedbacks, harassments, etc, feel free to drop us a line at podcast@experimentalbrew.com. Follow us on Facebook (ExperimentalBrew), Twitter (@ExpBrewing) or Instagram (ExperimentalBrewing). Don't forget you can support the podcast on Patreon by going to http://patreon.com/experimentalbrewing This episode can be downloaded directly at https://www.experimentalbrew.com/sites/d.... Podcast RSS Url: http://www.experimentalbrew.com/podcast.rss
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Episode 159 - pH with Martin
24/08/2022 Duration: 01h18minThe subject of water and most importantly, pH can be utterly confounding. Buffering capacity, acids, salt concentrations, "measurements expressed as" and temperature add to a mix of questions that baffle even experienced brewers. We sit down with Martin Brungard to work through common questions we see online to see if we can get answers! Episode Links: Homebrewers Association: https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/experimental Hop & Brew School: https://hopandbrewschool.com/ The Pizza Shop Effect: https://www.beervanablog.com/beervana/2022/8/12/reincarnating-breweries Westy gets redesigned: https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid0x975FSR9nUsrRwSv... Anderson Valley's First Pilsner: https://thefullpint.com/beer-news/anderson-valley-brewing-releases-the-p... What have you dumped?: https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/how-to-brew/dump-em-or-dont-when-... Under the Volcano: https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/under-the-volcano-2021 The Pongo Fund: https://www.thepongofund.org/ Patreon Remember
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Brew Files - 126 - West Coast Two Way Street
21/08/2022 Duration: 29minThe Brew Is Out There! To explore the debate about the West Coast IPA, Drew enlisted the Falcons to make their examples of the two current styles. Which won - the bitter "Classic" or the softer "Modern". Nico and Jeff discuss the "Six Demon Bag" and "Bit-O-Sunny" Links Bit-O-Sunny "New" West Coast IPA: https://www.experimentalbrew.com/recipes/bit-o-sunny-modern-west-coast-ipa Six Demon Bag "Classic" West Coast IPA: https://www.experimentalbrew.com/recipes/six-demon-bag-ipa This episode is brought to you by: American Homebrewers Association Brewing America Mangrove Jacks Don't forget to subscribe via your favorite podcasting service (iTunes, etc). Like our podcast, review it - talk it up! If you have comments, feedbacks, harassments, etc, feel free to drop us a line at podcast@experimentalbrew.com. Follow us on Facebook (ExperimentalBrew), Twitter (@ExpBrewing) or Instagram (ExperimentalBrewing). Don't forget you can support the podcast on Patreon by going to http://patreon.com/experimentalbrewing This e
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Episode 158 - My Beer with Andre
08/08/2022 Duration: 01h06minWhat happens when an old VW bus goes changing owners across the seas? Magic, naturally! Denny talks with Andre, who we've talked with before, this time in Oregon and with Brand beer. Ride the magic bus! Episode Links: Homebrewers Association: https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/experimental Hop & Brew School: https://hopandbrewschool.com/ Best Bitters in the Spotlight: https://www.goodbeerhunting.com/blog/2022/4/5/dont-call-it-a-comeback-ta... New Life for Hair of the Dog: https://allaboutbeer.com/a-second-life-for-hair-of-the-dog/ New Definition for "No Alcohol": https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2022/07/alcohol-free-and-low-alcohol-b... Scott Janish Hop Oil Rankings: http://scottjanish.com/hop-oils-and-acid-rankings/ Paper Girls (Amazon Prime): https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B09TQ8HQ58/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r Light & Magic: https://www.disneyplus.com/series/light-magic/3OtlwhtW6Z7E The Pongo Fund: https://www.thepongofund.org/ Patreon Remember even a buck is good for charity: http://www.patreon.co