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Brew Files – Episode 106 – Dark Side of the Kölsch Sep 29, 2021

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The Brew is Out There! Collaborations are known for producing some wild ideas and Andrew Bell (Radiant) and Casey Harris (Topa Topa) came up with a doozy - a dark double dry hopped Kölsch that defies the odds and made something really interesting! Check it out! Links: Radiant Brewing: https://www.radiantbeer.com/ Topa Topa Brewing: https://topatopa.beer/ "Am I Even Kölsch" Recipe: https://www.experimentalbrew.com/recipes/am-i-even-k%C3%B6lsch-radiant-b... 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

Episode 138 – All the News Fit to Drink Sep 22, 2021

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Lawsuits, awards and beer, oh my! We look at who's won awards at the GABF and talk about the world of seltzers and lawsuits before digging into a new experimental way of preparing hops and fake styles! Oh and people have feelings about brew bags and all in one systems and using computers for the BJCP! Episode Links: Sierra Nevada 101oz Pale Ale: https://mybeerbuzz.blogspot.com/2021/09/sierra-nevada-adding-pale-ale-10... New Glarus Lawsuit: https://wkow.com/2021/08/20/new-glarus-brewery-shareholders-file-lawsuit... Boston Beer Company Lawsuit: https://www.brewbound.com/news/2021/boston-beer-facing-investor-lawsuit-... 2021 GABF Awards: https://www.greatamericanbeerfestival.com/the-competition/2021-gabf-winn... Ancient Chinese Funeral Beer: https://arstechnica.com/science/2021/09/9000-years-ago-funerals-in-china... Irish Red as a Bogus Style: https://zythophile.co.uk/2021/08/25/how-one-irishmans-ginger-beard-helpe... Mike Karnowski on Aging/Curing Hops: https://www.facebook.com/groups/MilkTheFunk/posts/4972763806085127 Omega Announces Dried Lutra: https://omegayeast.com/news/dried-lutra-new-shelf-stable-format-for-worl... Only Murders in the Building: https://www.hulu.com/series/only-murders-in-the-building-ef31c7e1-cd0f-4... Lock Picking Lawyer: https://www.youtube.com/c/lockpickinglawyer Project Freedom Ride: http://projectfreedomride.org/ 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 00:15:11 The Pub 00:38:42 The Library 00:47:29 The Brewery 00:56:13 Q&A 01:04:11 Quick Tip & Something Other 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 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 (ExperimentalHomebrewing) or Twitter (@ExpBrewing). If you have questions you'd like answered in our Q&A segment, send an email to questions@experimntalbrew.com! 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

Brew Files – Episode 105 – Going Pro in Orlando Sep 14, 2021

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The Brew is Out There! It's a running joke in the beer world that every brewer started as a homebrewer. Eric Gomez, of Orlando's Brewers Anonymous, speed ran his way from first kit, to tons of medals for his brews and now his first professional brewing gig. Drew sits down with Eric to discuss what makes a winning beer, what makes a brewer tick and what he's looking forward to in his new job! Links: What the Hef: https://www.experimentalbrew.com/recipes/what-hef If 6 Was 9 Hazy IPA: https://www.experimentalbrew.com/recipes/if-6-was-9-hazy-ipa Recorded at: Ellipsis Brewing - https://www.facebook.com/ellipsisbrewing 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.rs

Episode 137 – Pop Goes the IPA Aug 29, 2021

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As hop aroma science has evolved, it figures the wizards at Yakima Chief would attempt to split the aroma atom. They've unleashed a blend of hop components that target specific compounds to "pop" fruit forward aromas. YCH's Spencer Tielkemeyer and Joe Wells of Fair State Brewing help us understand how to maximize your Pop. Episode Links: BYO Boot Camp with Denny & Drew: https://byo.com/bootcamps-2/ Crystal IPA: https://hoppiness.co.nz/urbanaut-crystal-ipa/ Bochet: https://cdn.homebrewersassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/20190802072209... Cryo Pop: https://cryopopblend.com/ Fair State Brewing: https://fairstate.coop/ Leakproof Lids: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07S5Y1716/ Brewing America Lids: https://brewingamerica.com/products/mason-jar-lids-wide-mouth-plastic-4-... McCartney 3...2...1...: https://www.hulu.com/series/mccartney-3-2-1-e168480d-849e-4f2d-aaf2-a527... Dee Gees - Hail Satin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4DeaXf1FzE Project Freedom Ride: http://projectfreedomride.org/ 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 00:02:48 Announcements & Feedback 00:08:49 The Pub 00:25:10 The Brewery 00:41:54 The Lounge - YCH/Fair State 01:22:44 Quick Tip & Something Other 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 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 (ExperimentalHomebrewing) or Twitter (@ExpBrewing). If you have questions you'd like answered in our Q&A segment, send an email to questions@experimntalbrew.com! 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

Episode 136 – Women in Beer Aug 13, 2021

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Since our last new non-QA episode of the show, things got interesting in the beer world. We talk to Melissa McCann of the Women's International Beer Summit (and the newly formed Women's Craft Fermentation Alliance). In the meanwhile we also talk about what to do about sexism. (Spoiler: the answer is simple - treat people like they're actually people with full rights, feelings and abilities) Episode Links: BYO Boot Camp with Denny & Drew https://byo.com/bootcamps-2/ Homebrew Banned at the South Pole: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-07-28/antarctica-alcohol-crackdown-at-a... The Origins of US-05: https://www.anspachandhobday.com/blog/my-bloody-ballantine-hunting-down-... Brave Noise Beer: https://www.bravenoisebeer.com/ Embloden Act Advance: https://www.instagram.com/emboldenactadvance/ The Story of IPA Day: https://www.beeredge.com/2021/08/05/the-true-story-behind-ipaday How Not to Start a Damn Brewery: https://open.spotify.com/show/08zG5Y6kAz59h8SQYp7fzP IPA Legends with Mitch, Mike, Ron, Vinnie: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/IPA-Past-Present-Future WIBS 2021: https://wcfa.beer/2021-wibs/ Summer of Soul: https://www.hulu.com/movie/summer-of-soul-6f2160ed-eaa2-462a-b495-f61f4f... Vast of Night: https://www.amazon.com/Vast-Night-Sierra-McCormick/dp/B08DKR8RP6/ RIP Jim Steinman: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Steinman Project Freedom Ride: http://projectfreedomride.org/ 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 00:02:32 Announcements & Feedback 00:07:23 The Pub 00:30:46 The Library 00:35:41 The Brewery 00:47:11 The Lounge - Melissa McCann 01:17:03 Quick Tip & Something Other 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 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 (ExperimentalHomebrewing) or Twitter (@ExpBrewing). If you have questions you'd like answered in our Q&A segment, send an email to questions@experimntalbrew.com! 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

Episode 135 – REPLAY – Stalling with Perkey Jul 22, 2021

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REPLAY! We've been a bit delayed this summer due to travel (remember that?) and renovations (along with everyone else in the country)! We'll be back next week with brand new episodes - but in the meanwhile, enjoy our a replay on our discussion on Saison Stalls and Denny's interview with Brian Perkey of Lallemand about his long history and what's changing in the world of brewing! Episode Links: BYO Boot Camp with Denny & Drew https://byo.com/bootcamps-2/ 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 00:02:33 Announcements & Feedback 00:03:58 Saison Stall 00:44:25 Brian Perkey 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 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 (ExperimentalHomebrewing) or Twitter (@ExpBrewing). If you have questions you'd like answered in our Q&A segment, send an email to questions@experimntalbrew.com! 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

Brew Files – Episode 104 – Vanilla Bean Dreams Jun 25, 2021

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The Brew is Out There! Despite it's reputation, vanilla is anything but boring and anything but cheap! We're talking to Sara Anderson of IndriVanilla about what makes vanilla so magical and why it's so dang expensive. Drew drops a few tips on using your newly acquired vanilla to it's utmost. Links: IndriVanilla (the Retail Store): https://indrivanilla.com/ Vanilla Bean Co-Op (Facebook Group): https://www.facebook.com/groups/848812811970139 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 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.rs

Episode 134 – REPLAY Resolving The Secret Of The Hop Jun 18, 2021

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REPLAY! (For HomebrewCon Time!) We've survived the PGPDF and are back and catching back up! We've got a whole slew of feedback, news stories, brew sessions, hop science, micro-resolutions (aka things we think we can do), a listener's brewing experience and... the juicy story of why you can buy Columbus, Tomahawk or Zeus in the hop freezer - sit back for a lesson in farm spying! Show note - ~34 minutes, Denny says "gypsum, chloride". He meant "gypsum, calcium chloride" Episode Links: BYO Boot Camp with Denny, Drew & Marshall - http://byobootcamp.com/ (use code byobootcampexperimentalbrewing Flagship February - https://flagshipfebruary.com/ Widmer Shuts Down the Pub - https://www.beervanablog.com/beervana/2019/1/22/widmer-shutters-its-pub Medical Marijuana Not Impacting Booze Sales - https://www.forbes.com/sites/taranurin/2019/01/10/despite-conflicting-ev... WildBrew Sour Pitch by Lallemand - http://www.lallemandbrewing.com/en/canada/product-details/wildbrew-sour-... Schellhammer's Dry Hop Science - https://patspints.com/2019/01/16/the-surprising-science-of-dry-hopping-l... Yakima Chief Hops (Hop & Brew School and Steve Carpenter) -https://www.yakimachief.com/ Word by Word - Kory Stamper - https://amzn.to/2Ibq2jn Harmless Drudgery - Kory Stamper's Blog - https://korystamper.wordpress.com/ Wings of Rescue - https://wingsofrescue.org/ 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 00:03:11 Announcements & Feedback 00:15:20 The Pub 00:30:41 The Brewery 00:40:21 The Lab - Hop Science and the Story of CTZ 00:56:53 The Lounge - Micro-Resolutions and Brewing Experiences 01:08:15 Q&A 01:19:17 Quick Tip & Something Other Than Beer 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 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 (ExperimentalHomebrewing) or Twitter (@ExpBrewing). If you have questions you'd like answered in our Q&A segment, send an email to questions@experimntalbrew.com! 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

Brew Files – Episode 203 – REPLAY – The Mighty Oat Jun 04, 2021

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The Brew Is Out There! REPLAY - And Boy Haven't Oats Become More Important Than Ever? On this week's episode of the Brew Files, Drew and Denny talk one of Drew's favorite ingredients - oats, their origin, their use, their forms, pitfalls, styles and one of Drew's beloved recipes for Drew's beloved pup - Cookie. Episode Links: Thomas Fawcett Oat Malt: http://www.fawcett-maltsters.co.uk/uploads/2/0/2/6/20260333/spec_table_a... Simpson's Golden Naked Oats: http://www.simpsonsmalt.co.uk/our-malts/golden-naked-oats-gno/ The Original Cookie Celebration Ale: https://www.maltosefalcons.com/recipes/oatmeal-raisin-cookie-celebration... This episode is brought to you by: 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 (ExperimentalHomebrewing) or Twitter (@ExpBrewing). 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

Episode 133 – Dave's Definitely Here, Man May 29, 2021

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When we asked for listener questions - y'all responded, but one man - Dave Taylor - dropped a mountain of questions on us. He and Denny go way back online with many years of thoughts, conversations and conflicting opinions. So, we sat down with Dave and work through all of his questions in a go! Episode Links: HomeBrewCon Virtual: https://www.homebrewcon.org/ World Central Kitchen: https://wck.org/ Patreon Remember even a buck is good for charity: http://www.patreon.com/experimentalbrewing Episode Contents: 00:00:00 Opening & Our Sponsors 00:02:40 Announcements & Feedback 00:09:30 Dave Taylor 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 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 (ExperimentalHomebrewing) or Twitter (@ExpBrewing). If you have questions you'd like answered in our Q&A segment, send an email to questions@experimntalbrew.com! 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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