Basic Brewing Radio

Latest Episodes:

10-01-20 Dampfbier and Tepache Sep 30, 2020

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Adam Ross of Twin Span Brewing talks about a German barley beer pretending to be a wheat beer and a traditional Mexican pineapple drink.

09-24-20 Gotahold Brewing Sep 23, 2020

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We head to Eureka Springs, Arkansas, to visit with Dave Hartmann and Wendy Reese Hartmann who decided to leave the big brewery life and get small.

09-17-20 Malt Sampler - Red Wheat, White Wheat, Two-Row Sep 16, 2020

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James and Steve dive into the fourth malt sampler comparing two wheats and American two-row, and Steve gets on his soapbox.

09-10-20 How to Make Hard Seltzer Sep 09, 2020

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Chris Colby, author of How to Make Hard Seltzer, talks about the challenges that come with brewing this fizzy brew.

09-03-20 Caleb's Bees Sep 02, 2020

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We visit the farm of Caleb Hutcherson where he keeps bees that he has collected from wild swarms and invasive hives.

08-27-20 Fermenting Veggies with Sandor Katz Aug 26, 2020

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Sandor Katz, author of Wild Fermentation and The Art of Fermentation, joins us to talk about using lactic fermentation to preserve vegetables and make them more tasty.

08-20-20 Carbon Dioxide Aug 19, 2020

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Chris Colby, author of How To Make Hard Seltzers, goes back to basics about our favorite brewing gas.

08-13-20 ANXO-Heurich Liberty Cider Aug 12, 2020

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Heurich House Museum in Washington DC collaborates with ANXO Cidery to revive a prohibition-era cider. Cider maker Sam Fitz walks us through the proces and talks about single-variety non-adjunct ciders.

08-06-20 Doug W. Aug 05, 2020

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A longtime friend shares his journey of recovery.

07-30-20 Hop Sampler, Galaxy and Centennial Blend Aug 05, 2020

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James and Steve blindly sample small batches with two delicious and popular hops by themselves and a third batch that's a blend between the two.