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Start / BeerSmith Home and Beer Brewing Podcast
Om podden
The BeerSmith Home Brewing Show is a beer brewing podcast focused on how to brew beer, homebrewing techniques, and beer stories from top US and international brewers. In each episode we bring you an interview with guests assembled from around the world to talk about beer, craft beer and homebrew. The BeerSmith podcast is hosted by Dr Brad Smith, the author of BeerSmith homebrewing software, the book Home Brewing with BeerSmith, and the BeerSmith blog which attracts over 200,000 readers monthly. Website: http://BeerSmith.com/blog
The podcast BeerSmith Home and Beer Brewing Podcast is created by Brad Smith and Friends. The podcast and the artwork on this page are embedded on this page using the public podcast feed (RSS).
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Low Alcohol and Alcohol Free Beer with Charlie Bamforth – BeerSmith Podcast #313
15 november 2024 |
49 min
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.
FrankenStout and Yeast Blends with Chris White – BeerSmith Podcast #312
1 november 2024 |
48 min
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 here.
Pale Ale and Pinter with Danny Monnot – BeerSmith Podcast #311
2 oktober 2024 |
50 min
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.
Hop Thiols and Varieties with Stan Hieronymus – BeerSmith Podcast #310
18 september 2024 |
58 min
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 here.
Flash Brewing with Chris Graham – BeerSmith Podcast #309
6 september 2024 |
48 min
Chris Graham, President of MoreBeer joins me this week to discuss Flash Brewing as well as some new equipment and Abstrax hop products. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Growing Hops with Scott Mast – BeerSmith Podcast #308
16 augusti 2024 |
53 min
Scott Mast from Hang ‘Em High Hops joins me this week to discuss how to grow and dry hops at home. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Hazy IPAs with Skip Schwartz – BeerSmith Podcast #307
16 juli 2024 |
44 min
This week Skip Schwartz joins me from Weldwerks Brewing to discuss brewing the perfect Hazy IPA. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Craft and Home Brewing with Jamil Zainasheff – BeerSmith Podcast #306
30 juni 2024 |
51 min
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 podcasts on my blog here.
Mash Hopping and Beer Stability with Scott Janish – BeerSmith Podcast #305
13 juni 2024 |
41 min
Scott Janish joins me this week to discuss mash hopping and steps he takes to control oxygen and enhance long term beer stability. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
India Pale Ale with Mitch Steele – Podcast #304
31 maj 2024 |
49 min
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. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Alcohol Free Beer and More with Dr Keith Villa – Podcast #303
30 maj 2024 |
59 min
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. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Big Barrel Aged Stouts with Michael Tonsmeire – BeerSmith Podcast #302
25 april 2024 |
53 min
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 here.
Pilsners and pH with Max Shafer – BeerSmith Podcast #301
19 mars 2024 |
41 min
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. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here
State of the Art Homebrewing with John Palmer – BeerSmith Podcast #300
11 mars 2024 |
48 min
John Palmer joins me this week to discuss the state of the art in homebrewing and also shares his top five homebrewing priorities. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Understanding Malts with Jeff Bloem – BeerSmith Podcast #299
23 februari 2024 |
55 min
Jeff Bloem from Murphy & Rude malting joins me this week to demystify the various types of malts used in brewing beer. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here
Evolution of Homebrew Equipment with John Blichmann – BeerSmith Podcast #298
14 februari 2024 |
55 min
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
Technical Brewing Programs with Andrew Burns – BeerSmith Podcast #297
30 januari 2024 |
50 min
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 here
DMS In Beer with Dr Charlie Bamforth – BeerSmith Podcast #296
23 januari 2024 |
51 min
Dr Charlie Bamforth joins me this week to discuss Dimethyl Sulfide (DMS) in beer and how to manage it. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog h
BestMalz Malt with Dr Axel Goehler – BeerSmith Podcast #295
31 december 2023 |
54 min
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 here.
British Brewing in WWII with Ron Pattinson – BeerSmith Podcast #294
12 december 2023 |
46 min
Ron Pattinson joins me this week to discuss his recently published book on British Brewing in World War II (WWII). You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog at BeerSmith.com/bl
Controlling Oxygen in Beer with Colin Kaminski – BeerSmith Podcast #293
1 december 2023 |
53 min
This week I welcome back Colin Kaminski to discuss oxygen in finished beer, hot side aeration and how to minimize oxygen pickup. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Your Tasting Brain with Randy Mosher – BeerSmith Podcast #292
22 november 2023 |
55 min
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 here.
Lager Fermentation and Judging with Gordon Strong – BeerSmith Podcast #291
2 november 2023 |
55 min
This week I welcome back Gordon Strong to discuss lager fermentation, lager yeast flavors, judging beer as well as some trends in craft brewing. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Thiolized Yeast with Adam Mills – BeerSmith Podcast #290
1 november 2023 |
49 min
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. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Fruits and Mead with Ken Schramm – BeerSmith Podcast #289
22 september 2023 |
55 min
Ken Schramm joins me this week to discuss which fruits work best in meads. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
The History of German Adjunct Lager with Greg Casey – BeerSmith Podcast #288
12 september 2023 |
52 min
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. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Barrel Aged Stouts with Skip Schwartz – BeerSmith Podcast #287
31 augusti 2023 |
48 min
This week Skip Schwartz, the head brewer at WeldWerks brewing joins me to discuss brewing barrel aged stouts. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Beer and Food Pairing with Mirella Amato – BeerSmith Podcast #286
28 augusti 2023 |
53 min
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 here.
Wit Beer and Light Lager with Larry Horwitz – BeerSmith Podcast #285
27 juli 2023 |
52 min
This week I welcome Larry Horwitz, the head brewer from Crooked Hammock to discuss Wit Beer and Light Lager brewing. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Pale Ales, IPAs and Brewing Water with John Palmer – BeerSmith Podcast #284
7 juli 2023 |
47 min
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. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
New Zealand Hops with Stan Hieronymus – BeerSmith Podcast #283
19 juni 2023 |
51 min
This week I welcome back Stan Hieronymus to discuss New Zealand hops, new hop varieties and their application in India Pale Ales. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here
Starting a Brewery with Rick Goehring – BeerSmith Podcast #282
10 juni 2023 |
42 min
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. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Brewing Q&A with Jamil Zainasheff – BeerSmith Podcast #281
30 maj 2023 |
58 min
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. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Yeast Viability and Reuse with Chris White – BeerSmith Podcast #280
8 maj 2023 |
49 min
Dr Chris White joins me this week to talk about yeast viability, harvesting yeast and reusing yeast from batch to batch. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Starting a Brewery with Alex Wenner – BeerSmith Podcast #279
29 april 2023 |
43 min
Alex Wenner joins me this week to discuss starting his brewery Lasting Joy in the Hudson Valley. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Lager Yeast with Dr Greg Casey – BeerSmith Podcast #278
27 mars 2023 |
50 min
Dr Greg Casey joins me this week to discuss the history of lager yeast, and its evolution in brewing. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here
The History of Stout with Ron Pattinson – BeerSmith Podcast #277
6 mars 2023 |
51 min
Ron Pattinson joins me to discuss the history of Stouts in the British isles including London Stout, Irish Stout and other variants. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Non Alcoholic Beer and Yeast with Janish and Carlsen – BeerSmith Podcast #276
28 februari 2023 |
51 min
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. You can view show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Innovative Lagers with Michael Tonsmeire- BeerSmith Podcast #275
16 februari 2023 |
52 min
Michael Tonsmeire from Sapwood Cellars joins us this week to discuss some of his recent innovative lager recipes. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Thiols and Fruity IPAs with MoreBeer – BeerSmith Podcast #274
25 januari 2023 |
39 min
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. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Health, Wellness and Beer with Dr Charlie Bamforth – BeerSmith Podcast #273
20 januari 2023 |
55 min
Dr Charlie Bamforth joins me this week to discuss health, wellness benefits and risks with beer. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Craft Brewing Topics with Mitch Steele – BeerSmith Podcast #272
19 december 2022 |
49 min
Mitch Steele joins me this week to discuss Craft Beer supply chain issues, non-alcoholic beer, new yeast strains and more. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Malt Kilning and Maillard Reactions with Randy Mosher- BeerSmith Podcast #271
8 december 2022 |
50 min
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. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Pro Brewing Equipment with John Blichmann – BeerSmith Podcast #270
21 november 2022 |
49 min
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. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Beer Process Control with Colin Kaminski – BeerSmith Podcast #269
8 november 2022 |
50 min
Colin Kaminski joins me this week to discuss his experiences with professional brewing process control and how it applies to the home brewer. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog
Smoked Beer with Matthias Trum- BeerSmith Podcast #268
18 oktober 2022 |
43 min
Matthias Trum, Brewmaster at Shlenkerla brewery in Bamberg, Germany joins me this week to discuss smoked beer history, styles and brewing Rauchbier. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Bestmalz Malts with Dr Axel Goehler- BeerSmith Podcast #267
7 oktober 2022 |
45 min
Dr Axel Goehler, the CEO of Bestmalz joins me this week to discuss malts and Craft brewing. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog at https://beersmith.com/blog
BJCP Styles and Judging Beer with Gordon Strong – BeerSmith Podcast #266
27 september 2022 |
46 min
Gordon Strong joins me this week to discuss the 2021 BJCP Beer Style Guide as well as judging beer. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Blue Moon and NA Beer with Dr Keith Villa – BeerSmith Podcast #265
6 september 2022 |
54 min
Dr Keith Villa joins me this week to discuss his long career with Blue Moon and his new business brewing non-alcoholic beer. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Beer Brewing Q&A with John Palmer – BeerSmith Podcast #264
29 augusti 2022 |
45 min
John Palmer joins me to discuss his upcoming book as well as hold a general beer brewing question and answer session. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog at https://beersmith.com/blog
Cider with Michael Fairbrother – BeerSmith Podcast #263
22 augusti 2022 |
48 min
This week Michael Fairbrother joins me from Moonlight Meadery to talk about Cider which has become his top selling beverage. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Fruit Mead with Ken Schramm – BeerSmith Podcast #262
27 juli 2022 |
57 min
Ken Schramm joins me from Schramm’s Meadery to discuss growing fruit for use in his big fruit meads. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here
Basic Brewing with James Spencer – BeerSmith Podcast #261
14 juli 2022 |
56 min
James Spencer from Basic Brewing Radio joins me to discuss 17 years of beer podcasting as well as some of his recent brewing experiments. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Michigan Hops with Scott Mast and Chris Vogel – BeerSmith Podcast #260
1 juli 2022 |
59 min
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 here.
New Hop Varieties and Products with Stan Hieronymus – BeerSmith Podcast #259
20 juni 2022 |
50 min
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. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Beer Brewing Q&A with Jamil Zainasheff – BeerSmith Podcast #258
25 maj 2022 |
52 min
Jamil Zainasheff from Heretic Brewing joins me this week for a beer brewing question and answer session. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
The History of Berliner Weisse with Ron Pattinson – BeerSmith Podcast #257
10 maj 2022 |
44 min
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. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Mixed Yeast Fermentation in Beer with Chris White – BeerSmith Podcast #256
29 april 2022 |
43 min
Chris White joins me this week to discuss the use of mixed yeast strains when making beer. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Sour Beers with Michael Tonsmeire – BeerSmith Podcast #255
14 april 2022 |
59 min
Michael Tonsmeire joins me this week to discuss sour beer brewing and his experiences creating sour Craft beers. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog at http://beeersmith.com/blog
Lager Yeast with Randy Mosher – BeerSmith Podcast #254
30 mars 2022 |
56 min
andy Mosher, the author of Radical Brewing and Mastering Homebrew, joins me this week to discuss lager yeast flavors and tips. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Lagers and Craft Brewing with Mitch Steele – BeerSmith Podcast #253
21 mars 2022 |
48 min
Mitch Steele joins me from New Realm Brewing to discuss Lager brewing, supply chains and the evolving world of Craft Brewing. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Brewing Adjuncts with Dr Charlie Bamforth – BeerSmith Podcast #252
27 februari 2022 |
56 min
Dr Charlie Bamforth joins me this week to discuss the use of non-barley adjuncts in beer brewing. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Iron Hill Brewery with Mark Edelson – BeerSmith Podcast #251
17 februari 2022 |
51 min
This week Mark Edelson joins me from Iron Hill brewery to discuss how he makes operational decisions across his 19 Craft brewery locations. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
What’s Popular in Homebrewing with Chris Graham – BeerSmith Podcast #250
31 januari 2022 |
51 min
This week Chris Graham, President of MoreBeer joins me to discuss what is popular in home brewing including recent trends and new equipment. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Brewing Topics with Chip Walton – BeerSmith Podcast #249
24 december 2021 |
48 min
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. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
American Lager History with Greg Casey – BeerSmith Podcast #248
16 december 2021 |
54 min
Greg Casey joins me this week to discuss the rich history of the world’s most popular beer style which is American Adjunct Lager. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Simple Brewing with John Palmer and Denny Conn – BeerSmith Podcast #247
29 november 2021 |
43 min
John Palmer and Denny Conn join me this week to discuss simplified homebrewing and ways to save time and keep your beer brewing fun. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Designing a Home Brewery with John Blichmann- BeerSmith Podcast #246
18 november 2021 |
39 min
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. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Chicha Beer and Styles with Gordon Strong – BeerSmith Podcast #245
27 oktober 2021 |
49 min
Gordon Strong joins me this week to discuss his trip to Ecuador, the Chicha beer style and the upcoming BJCP beer style guide update. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Riverbend Malt with Brent Manning – BeerSmith Podcast #244
15 oktober 2021 |
42 min
Brent Manning joins me this week from Riverbend Malt to discuss his experience with Craft Malting in North Carolina for the last 10 years. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Dry Hopping with Scott Janish – BeerSmith Podcast #243
16 september 2021 |
53 min
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. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Hop Survival in Beer with Stan Hieronymus – BeerSmith Podcast #242
25 augusti 2021 |
47 min
Stan Hieronymus joins me this week to discuss hop survivables, biotransformations, and understanding which hop oils survive the brewing process. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Bee Beer with Xavier Losada – BeerSmith Podcast #241
12 augusti 2021 |
39 min
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. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Beer Brewing Q&A with Jamil Zainasheff – BeerSmith Podcast #240
28 juli 2021 |
53 min
Jamil Zainasheff, founder of Heretic Brewing joins me this week for a beer brewing question and answer session. I apologize for the audio quality – we had some echo coming through from Jamil’s audio feed. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Honey and Mead with Michael Fairbrother – BeerSmith Podcast #239
12 juli 2021 |
43 min
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. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Great Lakes Hops with Scott Mast and Chris Vogel – BeerSmith Podcast #238
28 juni 2021 |
53 min
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. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Beer Brewing Water with John Palmer – BeerSmith Podcast #237
19 juni 2021 |
52 min
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. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog at http://beersmith.com/blog
Bright Star Brewery with Markus Bruetsch – BeerSmith Podcast #236
29 maj 2021 |
49 min
Markus Bruetsch joins me from Burgandy France to share his experiences opening and operating a small brewery in France. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Wet Hop Brewing with Adrian Cook – BeerSmith Podcast #235
16 maj 2021 |
43 min
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. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Stories and Beer with Randy Mosher – BeerSmith Podcast #234
29 april 2021 |
41 min
Author and brewer Randy Mosher joins me this week to discuss stories and their importance in beer. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Mild Ale History with Martyn Cornell – BeerSmith Podcast #233
31 mars 2021 |
49 min
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. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Pitching Yeast with Dr Chris White – BeerSmith Podcast #232
20 mars 2021 |
46 min
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. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Beer Foam with Dr Charlie Bamforth – BeerSmith Podcast #231
1 mars 2021 |
51 min
Dr Charlie Bamforth joins me this week to discuss foam and head retention in beer. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
German Hop Growing with Mathias Siebler – BeerSmith Podcast #230
21 februari 2021 |
51 min
Mathias Siebler, a 10th generation German hop farmer, joins me this week from Bavaria to discuss growing hops. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Marzen and Helles with Thomas Miller – BeerSmith Podcast #229
27 januari 2021 |
48 min
Thomas Miller joins me this week to discuss brewing the Marzen and Helles German beer styles. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Craft Brewery Operations with Michael Tonsmeire – BeerSmith Podcast #228
31 december 2020 |
58 min
Michael Tonsmeire from Sapwood Cellars joins me this week to discuss some of the less glamorous aspects of running a small craft brewery. You can find show notes and additional episodes on the BeerSmith Blog here.
Craft Malting with Jeff Bloem – BeerSmith Podcast #227
15 december 2020 |
48 min
Jeff Bloem joins me from Murphy & Rude Malting to discuss Craft Malting and brewing with Craft Malts. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Common Sense Brewing with John Blichmann – BeerSmith Podcast #226
30 november 2020 |
47 min
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. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Low Calorie Beer and Seltzer with Mitch Steele – BeerSmith Podcast #225
18 november 2020 |
53 min
Mitch Steele joins me this week to discuss brewing low-calorie and low carbohydrate beer as well as seltzer. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog at http://beersmith.com/blog
All-in-one Brewing Equipment with Chris Graham – BeerSmith Podcast #224
29 oktober 2020 |
52 min
Chris Graham from MoreBeer joins me this week to discuss All-in-one brewing equipment options for home brewers. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Brewing German Lagers with Gordon Strong – BeerSmith Podcast #223
23 oktober 2020 |
48 min
Gordon Strong joins me for a discussion on German Lager beer styles and some tips for making the perfect lager. You can find show notes on the podcast and additional episodes here.
Craft Malting with Andrea Stanley – BeerSmith Podcast #222
29 september 2020 |
51 min
Andrea Stanley from Valley Malt joins me this week to discuss Craft Malting and heirloom malt varieties. You can view show notes and find additional episodes on my blog here.
Hop Breeding and New Varieties with Stan Hieronymus – BeerSmith Podcast #221
21 september 2020 |
50 min
Stan Hieronymus joins me this week to discuss hop breeding programs and some of the new hop varieties hitting the brewing market. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Beer Brewing Q&A with Jamil Zainasheff – BeerSmith Podcast #220
30 augusti 2020 |
53 min
Jamil Zainasheff from Heretic Brewing joins me this week for a beer brewing question and answer session. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Vienna Lager with Andreas Krennmair- BeerSmith Podcast #219
30 juli 2020 |
48 min
Andreas Krennmair joins me this week to discuss his new book on the history of Vienna Lagers. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Fruity IPAs with Randy Mosher – BeerSmith Podcast #218
20 juli 2020 |
53 min
Randy Mosher joins me this week to discuss brewing fruity IPAs and using fruit in your IPAs. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Short and Shoddy Brewing with Marshall Schott – BeerSmith Podcast #217
25 juni 2020 |
46 min
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. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Virtual Homebrewcon with Gary Glass – BeerSmith Podcast #216
2 juni 2020 |
38 min
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. You can find additional episodes and show notes here.
Specialty Beers with Drew and Denny – BeerSmith Podcast #215
26 maj 2020 |
47 min
Denny Conn and Drew Beechum join me this week to discuss hop techniques and brewing beers with unusual specialty ingredients. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Mead Making with Steve Piatz – BeerSmith Podcast #214
8 maj 2020 |
48 min
Steve Piatz, the author of “The Complete Guide to Making Mead” joins me this week to discuss mead making techniques. You can view show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Brewing Yeast with Dr Charlie Bamforth – BeerSmith Podcast #213
20 april 2020 |
56 min
Dr Charlie Bamforth, Professor Emeritus from the University of California at Davis joins me this week to discuss beer brewing yeast. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Alcohol Free Beer with Ted Fleming – BeerSmith Podcast #212
15 april 2020 |
43 min
Ted Fleming joins me this week from Partake Brewing to discuss how to brew alcohol free beer at home. You can view show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
British Brewing in World War II with Ron Pattinson – BeerSmith Podcast #211
1 april 2020 |
47 min
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. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
White Labs Yeast Production with Chris White – BeerSmith Podcast #210
30 mars 2020 |
54 min
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. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
American Sour Beer Update with Michael Tonsmeire – BeerSmith Podcast #209
28 februari 2020 |
50 min
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. You can find additional episodes and show notes on my blog here.
Belgian Dark Strong Ale Recipes with Gordon Strong – BeerSmith Podcast #208
18 februari 2020 |
49 min
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. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Going All Grain with John Palmer and John Blichmann – BeerSmith Podcast #207
1 februari 2020 |
50 min
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. You can find additional show notes and episodes on my blog here.
Kegging Homebrew Beer with Chris Graham – BeerSmith Podcast #206
11 januari 2020 |
49 min
Chris Graham, President of Morebeer joins me this week to discuss kegging home brewed beer and some of the new equipment available for kegging. You can find additional episodes and show notes on my blog here.
Belgian Beer Styles with Stan Hieronymus- BeerSmith Podcast #205
30 december 2019 |
52 min
Stan Hieronymus, the author of the book “Brew Like a Monk” joins me to discuss brewing Belgian beer styles. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Anchor Brewing with Scott Ungermann – BeerSmith Podcast #204
5 december 2019 |
40 min
Scott Ungermann, Brewmaster at Anchor Brewing joins me to discuss the history of one of America’s oldest small breweries. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Iron Hills Brewery with Mark Edelson – BeerSmith Podcast #203
15 november 2019 |
46 min
Mark Edelson joins me from Iron Hills Brewery to discuss the evolution of Craft Beer Brewing in the US. You can access show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Specialty Beer Brewing with Randy Mosher – BeerSmith Podcast #202
2 november 2019 |
49 min
Randy Mosher joins me this week to discuss brewing beers centered around unusual specialty ingredients including spices, fruits and more. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
UK Brewing in World War I with Ron Pattinson – BeerSmith Podcast #201
17 oktober 2019 |
45 min
Ron Pattinson joins me to discuss the history of brewing in the UK in World War I, a period of profound change for British breweries. You can find additional episodes and show notes on my blog here.
Q&A with John Palmer and Stan Hieronymus – BeerSmith Podcast #200
1 oktober 2019 |
53 min
John Palmer and Stan Hieronymus join me this week for a special episode #200 beer brewing question and answer session. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
The Business of Craft Beer with John Blichmann – BeerSmith Podcast #199
27 september 2019 |
60 min
John Blichmann joins me this week to discuss the business aspects of starting a small craft brewery. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Gluten Free Beer Brewing with Robert Keifer- BeerSmith Podcast #198
28 augusti 2019 |
58 min
Robert Keifer joins us from Divine Sciences Brewing this week to discuss gluten free beer brewing recipe design. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog at http://beersmith.com/blog
Mead with Michael Fairbrother and Berniece Van Der Berg – BeerSmith Podcast #197
13 augusti 2019 |
50 min
Michael Fairbrother and Berniece Van Der Berg from Moonlight Meadery join me this week to discuss mead. You can find additional episodes and show note on my blog here.
Running a Craft Brewery with Tomme Arthur – BeerSmith Podcast #196
31 juli 2019 |
38 min
Tomme Arthur from The Lost Abbey joins me to discuss experiences the last 13 years building and running his craft brewery. You can find additional episodes and show notes on my blog here.
Simple Homebrewing with Denny and Drew – BeerSmith Podcast #195
24 juli 2019 |
47 min
This week Denny Conn and Drew Beechum join me to discuss their new book Simple Homebrewing. The book is focused on making home brewing simple and fun again. You can find additional episodes and show notes on my blog here.
New Developments in IPAs with Mitch Steele – BeerSmith Podcast #194
15 juni 2019 |
52 min
This week Mitch Steele, author of the IPA book and brewmaster at New Realm Brewing joins me to discuss new India Pale Ale beer styles. You can find additional episodes and show notes on my blog here.
Homebrewcon and the AHA with Gary Glass – BeerSmith Podcast #193
29 maj 2019 |
44 min
This week Gary Glass, Director of the American Homebrewers Association, joins me to discuss HomebrewCon and the state of home brewing. You can find additional episodes and show notes on my blog here.
Viking Age Brew with Mika Laitinen – BeerSmith Podcast #192
22 maj 2019 |
44 min
Mika Laitinen joins me this week to discuss his new book Viking Age Brew about ancient farmhouse brewing techniques including Sahti beer. You can view additional episodes and show notes on my blog here.
Launching Sapwood Cellars Brewery with Michael Tonsmeire – BeerSmith Podcast #191
29 april 2019 |
52 min
Michael Tonsmeire joins me to discuss his experience starting a new brewery called Sapwood Cellars in Columbia, Maryland. You can view show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
The Yeast Life Cycle with Chris White – BeerSmith Podcast #190
22 april 2019 |
48 min
This week Dr Chris White from White labs joins me to discuss the yeast life cycle and fermentation in beer. You can view show notes and additional episodes on my blog at http://beersmith.com/blog
Hops and IPAs with Stan Hieronymus – BeerSmith Podcast #189
16 mars 2019 |
52 min
Stan Hieronymus joins me to discuss cutting edge hop research, hop creep, New England IPAs and unique farmhouse ales. You can find shoe notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Designing Beer with John Palmer – BeerSmith Podcast #188
24 februari 2019 |
51 min
John Palmer, the author of the book How to Brew joins me this week to discuss beer recipe design. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Cleaning and Sanitation with Rick Theiner – BeerSmith Podcast #187
17 februari 2019 |
48 min
Rick Theiner, maker of the Eco-Logic series of cleaners joins me this week to discuss cleaning and sanitation for beer brewing. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
The Craft Maltster’s Guild with Jamie Sherman and Jen Blair – BeerSmith Podcast #186
25 januari 2019 |
48 min
Dr Jamie Sherman and Jen Blair join me to discuss the Craft Malster’s Guild, their upcoming conference and the craft malt industry in general. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Growing Wet Hops Year-Round with Kyle and Greg Stelzer – BeerSmith Podcast #185
7 januari 2019 |
43 min
Kyle and Greg Stelzer join me from 24 Hour Hops where they are growing hops year-round in greenhouses in Arizona and providing wet hops to home brewers! You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Quality in Beer with Dr Charlie Bamforth – BeerSmith Podcast #184
21 december 2018 |
50 min
Dr Charles Bamforth joins me to discuss ensuring quality in beer and how it applies to both professional and home brewing. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Burners and Heating Elements for Beer Brewing – BeerSmith Podcast #183
15 december 2018 |
58 min
This week John Blichmann from Blichmann Engineering joins me to discuss gas burners and electric heating elements for beer brewing. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Perception and Reality in Beer Flavor with Randy Mosher – BeerSmith Podcast #182
29 november 2018 |
56 min
This week Randy Mosher joins me to discuss cutting edge research into beer sensory perception and how our brain uniquely perceives and distorts the flavor, aroma and taste of beer. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Drink Beer, Think Beer with John Holl – BeerSmith Podcast #181
9 november 2018 |
50 min
This week John Holl joins me to discuss the Craft Beer revolution and also his new book “Drink Beer, Think Beer”. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Seasonal Beer Styles with Conner Trebour – BeerSmith Podcast #180
30 oktober 2018 |
32 min
This week Conner Trebour joins me to discuss making pumpkin beer for the Fall as well as holiday ale for the upcoming winter holidays. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
US Homebrewing Industry 2018 with Jake Keeler- BeerSmith Podcast #179
12 oktober 2018 |
43 min
This week Jake Keeler joins me to discuss the state of the US homebrewing industry and this year’s industry survey as well as how to make homebrewing fun again! You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Provisional Beer Styles with Gordon Strong – BeerSmith Podcast #178
28 september 2018 |
55 min
This week Gordon Strong joins me to discuss the new provisional BJCP beer styles including New England IPA, Burton Ale and Catharina Sours along with his travels in South America. You can find additional episodes and show notes on my blog here.
Homebrewing Fermenters with Chris Graham – BeerSmith Podcast #177
14 september 2018 |
57 min
This week Chris Graham from MoreBeer joins me to discuss the wide variety of new fermenter options available to home brewers including everything from a simple bucket to a temperature controlled stainless conical. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Post-War British Beer with Ron Pattinson – BeerSmith Podcast #176
30 augusti 2018 |
48 min
This week Ron Pattinson joins me to discuss his new book called “Austerity!” about British brewing in the post World War II period from roughly 1945 through the 1960’s. Ron shares with us how breweries copied with many shortages in the post-war period. You can find additional episodes and show notes on my blog here.
Session Mead with Steve Piatz- BeerSmith Podcast #175
8 augusti 2018 |
39 min
This week Steve Piatz joins me to discuss how to make a low gravity session mead including mead nutrients, backsweetening and how to spice or accent your mead. Using modern techniques, you can make a great session mead in as little as a few weeks. You can find additional episodes and show notes on my … Continue reading Session Mead with Steve Piatz- BeerSmith Podcast #175 →
Judging Beer with Mirella Amato – BeerSmith Podcast #174
22 juli 2018 |
47 min
Mirella Amato joins me this week to discuss the BJCP beer judge program as well as developing skills as a beer judge to improve your homebrewing. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Beer and Food Pairing with Sean Paxton – BeerSmith Podcast #173
26 juni 2018 |
48 min
Sean Paxton joins me this week to talk about beer and food pairings including hot sauce, BBQ and beer flavors in food. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Whirlpool Hops Research with Stan Hieronymus – BeerSmith Podcast #172
21 juni 2018 |
48 min
Stan Hieronymus joins me this week to discuss cutting edge research into the role hop thiols play in creating fruity, tropical IPA flavors in beer. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Gluten Free Brewing with Robert Keifer – BeerSmith Podcast #171
31 maj 2018 |
44 min
Robert Keifer joins me to discuss brewing using gluten free grains including rice, mullet, sorghum, quinoa, and buckwheat. Gluten free brewing has expanded greatly the last few years to aid those who may be sensitive to gluten in beer. You can find additional podcasts and show notes for this episode here on my blog.
Malt Sensory Analysis with Andrea Stanley and Lindsay Barr – BeerSmith Podcast #170
18 maj 2018 |
55 min
Andrea Stanley from Valley Malting and Lindsay Barr from New Belgium join me to discuss recent advances in malt sensory analysis for beer brewing. You can find additional episodes and show notes on my blog here.
Hop Biotransformation and NE IPA with Randy Mosher- BeerSmith Podcast #169
24 april 2018 |
49 min
Randy Mosher, author of several top beer brewing books joins me to talk about hop biotransformations that occur during active fermentation as well as New England IPAs. You can find additional episodes and show notes on my blog here.
Beer Maturation and Yeast with John Palmer – BeerSmith Podcast #168
31 mars 2018 |
48 min
John Palmer, author of “How to Brew” joins me to discuss the beer maturation process and the critical role that yeast play in beer maturation. We also discuss methods to speed up the maturation process. You can view show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
New Hop Products for Brewing with Mitch Steele – BeerSmith Podcast #167
9 mars 2018 |
45 min
Mitch Steele joins me to discuss the best use of a wide variety of hop products including whole hops, pellet hops, wet hops, hop extracts, hop oils and more. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Brewing New England IPAs with Michael Tonsmeire – BeerSmith Podcast #166
26 februari 2018 |
47 min
Michael Tonsmeire joins me this week to discuss the New England India Pale Ale style along with a few new projects including his brewery “Sapwood Cellars” opening in Columbia, MD. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Mashmaker and Craft Malts with Michael Dawson – BeerSmith Podcast #165
13 februari 2018 |
46 min
Michael Dawson joins me to discuss his new book “Mashmaker” as well as the emergence of some unique craft beer malts. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Yeast and Beer Flavors with Dr Charlie Bamforth – BeerSmith Podcast #164
26 januari 2018 |
53 min
Dr Charlie Bamforth joins me this week to discuss how brewing yeast and yeast health affects flavors in beer. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Pressure Fermentation with Chris White, John Blichmann- BeerSmith Podcast #163
17 januari 2018 |
53 min
Chris White and John Blichmann join me to discuss their experiments in pressurized fermentation of beer in a quest to produce lager-like beers at room temperature. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Cream Ale with Curt Stock- BeerSmith Podcast #162
27 december 2017 |
35 min
Curt Stock joins me this week to discuss brewing the perfect Cream Ale and a little bit about fruit meads. You can find additional episodes and show notes on my blog here.
Imperial Yeast and Starters with Owen Lingley, Jess Caudill – BeerSmith Podcast #161
10 december 2017 |
44 min
Owen Lingley and Jess Caudill from Imperial Yeast join me this week to discuss brewing yeast, yeast starters, pitch rates, and caring for your beer yeast. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Belgian Styles with Tomme Arthur from The Lost Abbey – BeerSmith Podcast #160
21 november 2017 |
44 min
Tomme Arthur, the Director of Operations at The Lost Abbey, joins me this week to discuss Belgian beer styles, producing high end craft beers, sours, barrel aging and more. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Brulosophy Brewing Experiments with Marshall Schott – BeerSmith Podcast #159
9 november 2017 |
52 min
Marshall Schott from Brulosophy joins me to discuss his ongoing brewing experiments, the Hop Chronicles, Short and Shoddy and his new podcast. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Lake Anne Brew House with Jason Romano – BeerSmith Podcast #158
24 oktober 2017 |
47 min
Jason Romano joins me from Lake Anne Brew House in Reston, VA to discuss his experience in opening and running a small nano-brewery and tap-house. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Porters and Stouts with Sean Johnson – BeerSmith Podcast #157
12 oktober 2017 |
39 min
Sean Johnson joins me from the Brewing Science Lab at the University of Northern Colorado to discuss brewing the perfect Porter or Stout. You can find show notes and additional episodes here on the BeerSmith blog.
Brewing Topics with Gordon Strong – BeerSmith Podcast #156
27 september 2017 |
55 min
Gordon Strong, Grandmaster beer judge, joins me this week to discuss brewing in New Zealand Pilsner, Brazil and his new Blichmann home brewing equipment setup. You can find additional episodes and show notes here.
Session Beers with Jennifer Talley – BeerSmith Podcast #155
6 september 2017 |
36 min
Jennifer Talley joins me to discuss her new book “Session Beers: Brewing for Flavor and Balance”. Jennifer is a professional brewer with over 20 GABF and World Beer Cup awards. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Tasting Cider with Erin James – BeerSmith Podcast #154
10 augusti 2017 |
40 min
Erin James joins me this week to discuss her new book “Tasting Cider”, the recent surge in craft cider making, styles of cider as well as cider cocktails and food pairings. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Ancient Brews with Dr Patrick McGovern – BeerSmith Podcast #153
1 augusti 2017 |
49 min
Dr Patrick McGovern, Director of Biomolecular Archeology at the University of Pennsylvania Museum joins me this week to discuss research into ancient fermented beverages. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Hop Oils in Beer Brewing with Stan Hieronymus – BeerSmith Podcast #152
10 juli 2017 |
43 min
Stan Hieronymus joins me this week to discuss cutting edge research in the use of certain hop oils in beer brewing. Stan has some interesting results regarding which oils provide key flavors in IPAs and pale ales. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Building an Electric Brewery with John Blichmann – BeerSmith Podcast #151
26 juni 2017 |
54 min
John Blichmann, founder of Blichmann Engineering joins me this week to discuss setting up an indoor electric brewery at home. We discuss electrical, ventilation and water requirements. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Mead Making with Steve Piatz – BeerSmith Podcast #150
8 juni 2017 |
52 min
Steve Piatz, the author of “The Complete Guide to Making Mead” and 2008 mead maker of the year joins me this week to discuss making the perfect mead, melomel, pyment or cyser. You can find show notes and additional episodes on the BeerSmith blog here.
Barrel Aging Beers and Sours with Michael Tonsmeire – BeerSmith Podcast #149
30 maj 2017 |
51 min
Michael Tonsmeire the author of “American Sour Beers” joins me this week to discuss aging beer in barrels as well as how to barrel age sour beers. You can find additional episodes and show notes on my blog here.
How to Brew Fourth Edition with John Palmer – BeerSmith Podcast #148
15 maj 2017 |
46 min
John Palmer joins me to discuss the release of the fourth edition of his best selling homebrew book “How to Brew” as well as recent trends in beer brewing. You can find additional show notes and episodes on my blog here.
India Pale Ale (IPA) Trends with Mitch Steele – BeerSmith Podcast #147
21 april 2017 |
43 min
Mitch Steele, author of the IPA book and former brewmaster at Stone Brewing joins me this week to discuss recent trends in India Pale Ale and the craft IPA revolution. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Sensory Evaluation of Beer with Randy Mosher – BeerSmith Podcast #146
13 april 2017 |
55 min
This week Randy Mosher joins me to discuss the second edition of his book “Tasting Beer” as well as sensory evaluation of beer, aroma, judging beer and more. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Pairing Beer and Food with Sean Paxton – BeerSmith Podcast #145
28 mars 2017 |
53 min
Sean Paxton, aka “The Homebrew Chef” joins me this week to discuss the pairing of beer and food and how he plans entire multi-course meals around various beers. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Starting a Small Malt House with Dark Cloud Malting – BeerSmith Podcast #144
10 mars 2017 |
50 min
Jesse Kaiss and Danny Buswell from Dark Cloud Malt House join me this week to discuss their experiences starting up a small local malt house. Jesse and Danny are malting their own barley and selling it locally in central Maryland. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Mead Making and Melomels with Ken Schramm – BeerSmith Podcast #143
22 februari 2017 |
59 min
This week Ken Schramm from Schramm’s Meadery joins me to discuss big sweet fruity meads and melomels. Ken is a founder of the Mazer Cup, author of the book The Compleat Meadmaker, nationally award winning mead maker, and founder of Schramm’s Meadery near Detroit. You can find show notes and additional episodes on the blog … Continue reading Mead Making and Melomels with Ken Schramm – BeerSmith Podcast #143 →
Clarity and Haze in Beer with Dr Charlie Bamforth – BeerSmith Podcast #142
9 februari 2017 |
58 min
Dr Charlie Bamforth joins me this week to discuss clarity and haze in beer as well as steps you can take to improve clarity through finings, conditioning and brewing techniques. You can find additional episodes and show notes here.
German Brewing Traditions and Reinheitsgebot – BeerSmith Podcast #141
27 januari 2017 |
56 min
Rory Lawton joins me from Berlin, Germany to discuss the tradition of the German Purity Law or “Reinheitsgebot” and some very controversial efforts to challenge it. Along the way we discuss the history of the law, how it has evolved and how it affects brewing in Germany. You can find additional episodes and show notes … Continue reading German Brewing Traditions and Reinheitsgebot – BeerSmith Podcast #141 →
All Grain Beer Brewing Equipment with Chris Graham – BeerSmith Podcast #140
6 januari 2017 |
47 min
Chris Graham, President at MoreBeer joins me to talk about large all grain beer brewing equipment for home brewers. Chris and I discuss RIMS and HERMS systems, pumps, chillers and more. You can view show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Hops and Firestone Walker with Matt Brynildson – BeerSmith Podcast #139
22 december 2016 |
43 min
Matt Brynildson, the Brewmaster for Firestone Walker and five time GABF brewer of the year joins me this week to discuss hops and brewing Firestone Walker’s beers. You can view show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.
Making Braggot – Mead and Barley with Michael Fairbrother – BeerSmith Podcast #138
7 december 2016 |
46 min
Michael Fairbrother, the founder of Moonlight Meadery joins me this week to discuss how to make Braggot which is a combination of beer and mead made from both honey and barley grain. You can find show notes and additional episodes on the BeerSmith blog here.
Brewing Local American Grown Beer with Stan Hieronymus – BeerSmith Podcast #137
18 november 2016 |
48 min
Stan Hieronymus joins me this week to discuss his new book “Brewing Local – American Grown Beer” which includes a history of brewing distinctly American beers and local ingredients. You can find additional episodes and show notes here.
Experimental Home Brewing with Drew Beechum – BeerSmith Podcast #136
1 november 2016 |
44 min
Drew Beechum joins me to talk about experimental homebrewing, his new book Homebrew All Stars, the launch of his podcast, saisons and more in this week’s podcast. You can find show notes and additional episodes here on the BeerSmith blog.
Brewer John Mallett and Maltster Andrea Stanley – BeerSmith Podcast #135
19 oktober 2016 |
56 min
John Mallet, Director of Operations at Bell’s Brewery and Andrea Stanley from Valley Malting join me to have a discussion about craft malt houses, malt and how small malt and hop houses are changing the face of craft beer. You can find show notes and additional episodes here.
AHA Update with Brew Guru Gary Glass – BeerSmith Podcast #134
1 oktober 2016 |
43 min
Gary Glass, the Director of the American Homebrewers Association joins me this week to discuss the Great American Beer Festival, Brew Guru, Pro-Am Beer Competition, homebrew laws, new hop products and more. You can find additional show notes and episodes here.
Scottish Ale History with Ron Pattinson – BeerSmith Podcast #133
14 september 2016 |
55 min
Ron Pattinson joins me this week to discuss the surprisingly complex history of Scottish beer brewing. We learn that Scotland had a rich and complex history brewing a wide variety of beers both for internal consumption and export. You can find additional episodes and show notes here.
Brulosophy Brewing Experiments with Marshall Schott – BeerSmith Podcast #132
25 augusti 2016 |
45 min
Marshall Schott, author of the Brulosophy blog joins me this week to discuss some of the innovative experiments he and others are doing comparing home brewing techniques and ingredients. This is one episode you don’t want to miss! You can find additional episodes and show notes here.
Unlocking the Genetic Code of Brewing Yeast with Chris White – BeerSmith Podcast #131
13 augusti 2016 |
42 min
Dr Chris White, the President of White labs joins me this week to discuss an ongoing collaboration to unlock the genetic code of yeast. Chris has been working with scientists around the world to categorize various types of yeast and tie their genetic codes to yeast traits. You can view the full episode with show … Continue reading Unlocking the Genetic Code of Brewing Yeast with Chris White – BeerSmith Podcast #131 →
Modern Homebrew Recipes with Gordon Strong – BeerSmith Podcast #130
27 juli 2016 |
55 min
Gordon Strong, President of the Beer Judge Certification Program, joins me this week to discuss Modern Homebrew Recipes and his philosophy for designing beer recipes. Gordon provides a unique perspective on how he creates award winning beer recipes. You can find show notes for this episode here.
The zerogravity Beer Project – BeerSmith Podcast #129
7 juli 2016 |
41 min
William Brennand and Stefan Occhi from the University of Nottingham in the UK join me this week to discuss their Master’s level brewing project called “zerogravity”. They are part of a team brewing at a commercial level as a capstone project for their degrees. You can find additional episodes and show notes here.
Brewing Yeast with John Palmer – BeerSmith Podcast #128
26 juni 2016 |
39 min
John Palmer joins me this week to discuss beer brewing yeast, the yeast life cycle and his upcoming new edition of “How to Brew” in a show recorded from the Homebrew Con 2016 show floor in Baltimore. You can find additional episodes and show notes here.
Wood and Beer with Peter Bouckaert – BeerSmith Podcast #127
7 juni 2016 |
55 min
This week it is an honor to host Peter Bouckaert, the brewmaster at New Belgium Brewing to discuss his new book Wood and Beer. Peter has been at New Belgium for over 20 years, and has just finished his book on wood and barrel aged beers with co-author Dick Cantwell. You can find the full … Continue reading Wood and Beer with Peter Bouckaert – BeerSmith Podcast #127 →
Jays Brewing with Thomas Boman – BeerSmith Podcast #126
23 maj 2016 |
40 min
This week I visit Jay’s Brewing shop in Manassas Virginia and interview Thomas Boman on what its like to own and operate a small local homebrew shop. You can find the show notes for this episode here.
Trends in Hops and Beer Brewing with Stan Hieronymus – BeerSmith Podcast #125
2 maj 2016 |
51 min
Stan Hieronymus, the author of “For the Love of Hops” joins me this week to discuss recent trends in hop varieties, hop techniques and brewing better beer with hops. You can find the show notes and additional episodes here.
Embrace Homebrewing with Michael Tonsmeire – BeerSmith Podcast #124
15 april 2016 |
53 min
Michael Tonsmeire, the Mad Fermentationist, joins me this week to talk about embracing homebrewing and shares many of the advantages that home brewers enjoy versus professional beer brewers. You can find additional episodes and the show notes here.
The AHA and HomebrewCon 2016 with Gary Glass – BeerSmith Podcast #123
4 april 2016 |
46 min
Gary Glass, the Director of the American Homebrewers Association (AHA) joins me to discuss trends in homebrewing, the AHA, and this year’s HomebrewCon 2016 conference. Gary is Director of the 40,000+ member AHA organization representing American home brewers. You can find the full episode show notes here.
Beer Brewing Ingredients with Jake Keeler and Michael Dawson – BeerSmith Podcast #122
15 mars 2016 |
53 min
Jake Keeler and Michael Dawson join me from Brewer Supply Group to discuss some of the new trends in beer brewing ingredients. Jake and Michael are both active in the home brewing industry as well as brewing supply industry. You can find the show notes for this episode here.
Boiling Home Brewed Beer with Dr Charlie Bamforth – BeerSmith Podcast #121
1 mars 2016 |
56 min
Dr Charles Bamforth, Professor of Malting and Brewing Science at the University of California at Davis joins me this week to discuss boiling your beer and some of the chemical processes involved in the boil. You can find the episode show notes here.
Quality Management for Beer Brewing with Mary Pellettieri – BeerSmith Podcast #120
5 februari 2016 |
50 min
Mary Pellettieri, the author of “Quality Management: Essential Planning for Breweries” joins me this week to discuss how to ensure quality in beer including planning, measurement, consistency and quality control. You can find the full episode blog entry and show notes here.
Melomel – Meads and Fruit with Michael Fairbrother – BeerSmith Podcast #119
20 januari 2016 |
44 min
Michael Fairbrother, award winning mead maker and CEO of Moonlight Meadery joins me this week to discuss making fruit meads and melomels. Michael uses fruit in many of his top selling meads and has a unique perspective on what fruits to use and how to get the best mead from fruit and honey! You can … Continue reading Melomel – Meads and Fruit with Michael Fairbrother – BeerSmith Podcast #119 →
Beer Water Testing with Christian Krzykwa – BeerSmith Podcast #118
6 januari 2016 |
39 min
Christian Krzykwa from Industrial Test Systems joins me to discuss how to measure your beer brewing water, understanding a water report and also managing your mash pH. With the introduction of test kits and pH meters you can use at home you can get more control than ever over your brewing water and the beer … Continue reading Beer Water Testing with Christian Krzykwa – BeerSmith Podcast #118 →
Brewing High Gravity Beers with John Blichmann – BeerSmith Podcast #117
14 december 2015 |
40 min
John Blichmann from Blichmann Engineering joins me this week to discuss brewing “big” high gravity beers. John covers some of the special challenges including reduced mash efficiency, split mashing, balancing your big beer and fermentation and aging. You can find the full episode show notes here.
German Wheat Beer with John Palmer – BeerSmith Podcast #116
30 november 2015 |
47 min
Author John Palmer joins me this week to discuss German Wheat Beer styles and beer brewing. John just returned from a trip to Germany and he shares some of his tips for brewing the perfect Weizen or Weisse. You can find the show notes for this episode here.
Historical Beer Myths with Randy Mosher – BeerSmith Podcast #115
15 november 2015 |
60 min
Randy Mosher tells us why almost everything we’ve been told about the history of beer is wrong. In a wide ranging interview, Randy shares why many of our beer stories are actually myths, and shares a history of beer that is much more varied and dynamic than previously thought. You can find podcast show notes … Continue reading Historical Beer Myths with Randy Mosher – BeerSmith Podcast #115 →
Barley Varieties and Genetics with Dr Pat Hayes – BeerSmith Podcast #114
29 oktober 2015 |
43 min
Dr Pat Hayes, Professor of Barley Breeding at Oregon State University, is my guest this week to discuss advances in barley breeding, genetics and what beer brewers can look forward to from future barley varieties. The show notes for this episode can be found here.
Czech Lagers with Chris Lohring – BeerSmith Podcast #113
15 oktober 2015 |
51 min
Chris Lohring, the founder of Notch Brewing joins me this week to discuss brewing Czech Lagers. Chris has been brewing Czech Lagers as session beers since 2010 and has some interesting insights on Czech lagers and their variants. You can view the full episode show notes here.
Barrel Aged Sours with CJ Shamas- BeerSmith Podcast #112
29 september 2015 |
46 min
CJ Shamas joins me this week to discuss his barrel aged sour beer program. CJ has come up with a method to schedule his beers to maximize the flavor and utilization of oak barrels for making great beer. You can find the full episode with show notes here.
Speed Brewing with Mary Izett – BeerSmith Podcast #111
18 september 2015 |
40 min
Mary Izett, author of the new book “Speed Brewing” joins me this week to discuss rapid brewing of all grain beer as well as mead, cider, Buch and Kefir. She provides some great tips on how to create a variety of fermented beverages on a short time scale. You can find the full episode with … Continue reading Speed Brewing with Mary Izett – BeerSmith Podcast #111 →
Nano-Brewery Startup Tips with John Blichmann – BeerSmith Podcast #110
31 augusti 2015 |
33 min
John Blichmann, President of Blichmann Engineering joins me this week to discuss starting a nano-brewery including equipment options as well as many of the business considerations that come into play with starting a beer brewery on a shoestring. You can find the full episode with show notes here.
Electric Beer Brewing Systems with Adam Shake – BeerSmith Podcast #109
13 augusti 2015 |
49 min
Adam Shake joins me this week to discuss making beer with electric brewing systems, and we cover a wide variety of equipment topics including heating elements, pumps and different types of controllers to automate your brewing system. You can see the full episode with show notes here.
Brewing Sour Beers with Michael Dawson – BeerSmith Podcast #108
24 juli 2015 |
42 min
Michael Dawson, former host of Brewing TV joins me this week to discuss brewing the perfect sour beer. Michael shares some amazing tips for quickly brewing a Berliner Weisse as well as Lambic in this special episode recorded at the National Homebrew Conference in San Diego. You can find the full episode and show notes … Continue reading Brewing Sour Beers with Michael Dawson – BeerSmith Podcast #108 →
Chilling Your Wort with Chris Graham – BeerSmith Podcast #107
10 juli 2015 |
41 min
Chris Graham, the President of MoreBeer joins me this week to discuss methods for rapidly chilling your wort when home brewing beer. Chris discusses immersion chillers, counter-flow chillers and plate chillers and how rapidly cooling your wort can make better beer. You can find the full episode with show notes here.
Beer Styles with Stan Hieronymus – BeerSmith Podcast #106
26 juni 2015 |
55 min
Stan Hieronymus, brewing author and most recent winner of the AHA Governing Committee award, joins me this week to discuss hops and emerging beer styles. Stan is the author of “For the Love of Hops”, “Brew Like a Monk” and also “Brewing with Wheat”. You can find the full episode with show notes here.
Malt and its Impact on Beer with Dr Charlie Bamforth – BeerSmith Podcast #105
9 juni 2015 |
58 min
Dr Charlie Bamforth, Distinguished Professor of Brewing Science from the University of California at Davis joins me this week to discuss malted barley, its alternatives and the huge impact malt has on beer. You can find the full episode with show notes here.
The 2015 BJCP Beer Style Guide with Gordon Strong – BeerSmith Podcast #104
29 maj 2015 |
52 min
BJCP President Gordon Strong joins me to discuss the 2015 BJCP Beer Style Guide update that was just released by the Beer Judge Certification Program. The new, expanded style guide is used worldwide by home and professional brewers for competition and brewing great beer. You can find the full episode with show notes here.
Beer Recipe Transformers with Drew Beechum – BeerSmith Podcast #103
15 maj 2015 |
55 min
Brewing author Drew Beechum is my guest this week to discuss how you can transform one beer into another with a few simple changes to your recipe. Drew’s approach to recipe design is unique – so join me for another great episode! You can find the full episode with show notes here.
Evaluating Your Beer with Denny Conn – BeerSmith Podcast #102
27 april 2015 |
39 min
Denny Conn joins me this week to discuss a number of experiments he has made on evaluating and improving your beer. Specifically he addresses decoction mashing, first wort hopping and biases in evaluating your beer. You can find the full episode with show notes here.
National Homebrewers Conference with Gary Glass – BeerSmith Podcast #101
10 april 2015 |
31 min
Gary Glass, the Director of the American Homebrewer’s Association (AHA) joins me this week to discuss the AHA and also what is in store for the 2015 National Homebrew Conference which is scheduled for June 11-13 in San Diego. Gary also tells us about the AHA and Brewer’s Association. You can see the full episode … Continue reading National Homebrewers Conference with Gary Glass – BeerSmith Podcast #101 →
Beer Brewing Q&A with John Palmer and Randy Mosher – BeerSmith Podcast #100
23 mars 2015 |
50 min
Top beer brewing authors John Palmer and Randy Mosher join me for a special episode #100 to answer some of your questions about brewing better beer. John is the author of the popular “How to Brew” book and video series and Randy Mosher has made a splash with his new book “Mastering Homebrew”. You can … Continue reading Beer Brewing Q&A with John Palmer and Randy Mosher – BeerSmith Podcast #100 →
Bohemian Pilsner Beer Brewing with Chris Graham – BeerSmith Podcast #99
6 mars 2015 |
43 min
Chris Graham, the President of MoreBeer joins me this week to discuss brewing the perfect Bohemian Pilsner. Bohemian Pilsners are one of the more challenging lagers to brew, but Chris provides some great tips to get started with this great beer style. You can find the full version of the podcast with show notes here.
Mastering Homebrew with Randy Mosher – BeerSmith Podcast #98
17 februari 2015 |
51 min
Randy Mosher just published his new book Mastering Homebrew which I believe will soon become a home brewing classic. This week I join Randy to talk about his new book which covers a huge number of beer brewing techniques, ingredients, and focuses on the flavor of beer instead of just the technical aspects. You can … Continue reading Mastering Homebrew with Randy Mosher – BeerSmith Podcast #98 →
Nano-Brewery Start Up with Michael Mraz – BeerSmith Podcast #97
4 februari 2015 |
49 min
Michael Mraz from Mraz Brewing joins us to follow up on his nano-brewery startup. Michael launched his own 3 barrel brewery specializing in Belgian beers in a tiny 1000 sq foot shop in the Spring of 2013, and this week he shares some of his lessons learned in moving from amateur to pro-brewer. You can … Continue reading Nano-Brewery Start Up with Michael Mraz – BeerSmith Podcast #97 →
Trends in India Pale Ale (IPA) with Mitch Steele – BeerSmith Podcast #96
20 januari 2015 |
50 min
Mitch Steele, the Brewmaster at Stone Brewing Co joins me this week to discuss trends in IPAs. India Pale Ale has exploded the last few years, and is now one of the fastest growing styles in Craft Brewing. Mitch Steele at Stone is leading the trend. You can find full details on this episode including … Continue reading Trends in India Pale Ale (IPA) with Mitch Steele – BeerSmith Podcast #96 →
Beer Brewing Secrets with Michael Tonsmeire – BeerSmith Podcast #95
7 januari 2015 |
54 min
Michael Tonsmeire joins me to share some of his top pro beer brewing secrets. Michael provides 12 tips from the top brewers and shares his experience as an author and contributor to Modern Times brewery. You can find the full episode with show notes here.
Malt for Beer Brewing with John Mallett – BeerSmith Podcast #94
23 december 2014 |
49 min
John Mallett, the Director of Operations at Bell’s Brewing joins me to talk about his new book “Malt: A Practical Guide from Field to Brewhouse” This is the final book in the four part Brewing Element series from Brewer’s Publications. John discusses varieties of malt, the malting process and how various malts are used in … Continue reading Malt for Beer Brewing with John Mallett – BeerSmith Podcast #94 →
New Hop Varieties with Nathan Smith – BeerSmith Podcast #93
8 december 2014 |
43 min
Nathan Smith joins me this week to discuss the many new hop varieties coming out for home and craft beer brewers. Nathan, an award winning brewer, gave a presentation at last year’s National Homebrew Conference on some of the great new hops entering the market, and shares this with us today. Note: The full episode … Continue reading New Hop Varieties with Nathan Smith – BeerSmith Podcast #93 →
Home Brewing Equipment with John Blichmann – BeerSmith Podcast #92
17 november 2014 |
39 min
John Blichmann, the President of Blichmann Engineering is my guest this week to discuss intermediate and advanced Brewing Equipment. John tells us about basic three tier all grain systems, RIMS/HERMS systems, heating your wort and using hybrid techniques like BIAB or his new BrewEasy system. You can find the full episode including show notes here.
Beer Fermentation with Chris Graham – BeerSmith Podcast #91
28 oktober 2014 |
60 min
Chris Graham, the President of MoreBeer, joins me this week to discuss beer fermentation, fermenters, temperature control and how to get the most out of your fermentation. Chris provides some great advice on the equipment to use, methods, and control of your home brewed fermentation. You can find the full episode with show notes here.
Experimental Homebrewing with Drew and Denny – BeerSmith Podcast #90
15 oktober 2014 |
59 min
The authors of the upcoming book Experimental Homebrewing Denny Conn and Drew Beechum join me to discuss some of their home brew experiments as well as their upcoming book. Drew and Denny provide some unusual and unique ideas to spice up your home brewed beer! You can find the full episode with show notes here.
Tasting Beer with Randy Mosher – BeerSmith Podcast #89
26 september 2014 |
46 min
Randy Mosher, the author of Radical Brewing and Mastering Homebrew joins me this week to discuss tasting beer, beer aroma, judging beer and also his upcoming book. Its another great episode with one of home brewing’s masters! You can find the full episode with show notes here.
Mead Making with Michael Fairbrother – BeerSmith Podcast #88
15 september 2014 |
46 min
Michael Fairbrother from Moonlight Meadery joins me to discuss how you can make mead with the same equipment you are using now to brew beer. Michael walks us through the entire mead making process and provides some great tips along the way! You can find the complete episode with show notes here.
Brewing Lagers with John Bolton, Dave Carpenter – BeerSmith Podcast #87
29 augusti 2014 |
41 min
John Bolton and Dave Carpenter join me from Craft Beer and Brewing Magazine to talk about brewing lagers. We cover the major procedures and techniques needed to brew a good lager including considerations like refrigeration, starter size and avoiding off flavors. Note: You can find the full episode with show notes here.
Yeast with Dr Chris White from White Labs – BeerSmith Podcast #86
11 augusti 2014 |
32 min
Chris White, the President of White Labs yeast joins me today to talk about his new “Pure Pitch” technology for producing and distributing beer yeast. He’s replacing the entire White Labs line of vials with yeast distributed in the same container it is grown in. The new technology, 5 years in the making, will hit … Continue reading Yeast with Dr Chris White from White Labs – BeerSmith Podcast #86 →
Sour Beer Brewing with Michael Tonsmeire – BeerSmith Podcast #85
22 juli 2014 |
50 min
Michael Tonsmeire joins me this week to discuss his new book “American Sour Beers” which was just published by the brewer’s association. Michael shares some great tips on brewing sour beers including both ingredients and techniques. You can find the full episode here including show notes.
Trends in Home Brewing with Jake Keeler – BeerSmith Podcast #84
2 juli 2014 |
28 min
Jake Keeler from the American Homebewers Association and a former Brewing TV cast member joins me this week to talk about the changes we’re seeing in homebrewing as well as homebrew supplie. This episode was recorded directly on the expo floor at the National Homebrew Conference in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Note: You can find the … Continue reading Trends in Home Brewing with Jake Keeler – BeerSmith Podcast #84 →
Brewing Beer Around the World with Stan Hieronymus – BeerSmith Podcast #83
20 juni 2014 |
36 min
Author Stan Hieronymus joins me this week for an interview recorded on the expo floor of the National Homebrewing Conference in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Stan shares his experiences with homebrewers and craft brewing from a variety of nations including Belgium, Brazil, Argentina, Poland and more. We also discuss beer styles, techniques and ingredients. You can … Continue reading Brewing Beer Around the World with Stan Hieronymus – BeerSmith Podcast #83 →
Five Tips for Beer Brewers from John Palmer – BeerSmith Podcast #82
3 juni 2014 |
47 min
John Palmer joins me this week to discuss his top five tips for new home brewers. John is the author of the top selling “How to Brew” book as well as his new book “Water”, and provides some great tips for brewers just getting into home brewing or even experienced brewers interested in making better … Continue reading Five Tips for Beer Brewers from John Palmer – BeerSmith Podcast #82 →
Malted Grains for Beer Brewing with Randy Mosher – BeerSmith Podcast #81
13 maj 2014 |
42 min
Randy Mosher joins me this week to discuss what different malts and grains bring to your home brewed beer. He gives us an tour of the most popular malts used in home brewing and explains the flavors they really bring to the beer. Note: You can find the complete episode with show notes here.
Beer Freshness and Oxygen with Chaz Benedict- BeerSmith Podcast #80
25 april 2014 |
40 min
This week my guest is Chaz Benedict, who is an expert in commercial beer freshness and reducing oxygen content in finished beer. We explore beer freshness, oxygen in beer, and ways a home brewer can create beer that is long lasting and has a stable flavor profile. Note: You can find the full episode with … Continue reading Beer Freshness and Oxygen with Chaz Benedict- BeerSmith Podcast #80 →
Kegging your Home Brewed Beer with Chris Graham – BeerSmith Podcast #79
9 april 2014 |
55 min
This week we discuss how to keg your home brewed beer with Chris Graham from MoreBeer. I highly recommend watching the video as this week Chris provides a detailed overview on kegging equipment, kegging techniques and how to make the transition from bottles to kegs! Note: You can access the entire episode including show notes … Continue reading Kegging your Home Brewed Beer with Chris Graham – BeerSmith Podcast #79 →
Baltic Porter and The Maltose Falcons – BeerSmith Podcast #78
26 mars 2014 |
37 min
This week three members from the Maltose Falcons homebrew club join me to talk about Baltic Porter. We discuss the Baltic Porter style, how to brew it and also their recent Baltic Porter contest. We also discuss the Maltose Falcons 40th anniversary and their celebratory Baltic Porter brew. NOTE: You can find the full episode … Continue reading Baltic Porter and The Maltose Falcons – BeerSmith Podcast #78 →
Brew in a Bag (BIAB) with Jake Keeler – BeerSmith Podcast #77
11 mars 2014 |
47 min
This week Jake Keeler joins me to discuss how to Brew in a Bag (BIAB). Brew-in-a-bag is a popular alternative to traditional all grain beer brewing methods and saves on both time and equipment needed to get into all grain brewing. Note: You can find the full episode with show notes and video here.
Schwarzbier Brewing with Jason Jaworowicz – BeerSmith Podcast #76
24 februari 2014 |
42 min
This week on the BeerSmith podcast we talk about brewing the perfect German Schwarzbier (Black beer). Jason Jaworowicz from Rivertown Homebrewers is my guest, and he provides a detailed walkthrough on how to brew this rich German lager. Also subscribe on iTunes for my new video podcast feed! Note: You can capture the full video … Continue reading Schwarzbier Brewing with Jason Jaworowicz – BeerSmith Podcast #76 →
Vintage English Beer Brewing with Ron Pattinson – BeerSmith Podcast #75
15 februari 2014 |
58 min
This week my guest is Ron Pattinson, who is an expert on historical beer brewing. Ron joins us to discuss Vintage English beers and covers a wide variety of topics including English historical styles, classic ingredients and beer brewing techniques. Ron is the author of a new book “The Home Brewer’s Guide to Vintage Beer. … Continue reading Vintage English Beer Brewing with Ron Pattinson – BeerSmith Podcast #75 →
Flavor Stability in Beer with Dr Charlie Bamforth – BeerSmith Podcast #74
31 januari 2014 |
45 min
This week we talk about flavor stability in beer with brewing science Professor Charles Bamforth from the University of California at Davis. Charlie has been studying flavor stability in beer for a number of years, and shares with us some of the complexities of keeping beer fresh tasting as it ages. We explore the aging … Continue reading Flavor Stability in Beer with Dr Charlie Bamforth – BeerSmith Podcast #74 →
Grodziskie Beer from Poland with Stan Hieronymus – BeerSmith Podcast #73
17 januari 2014 |
46 min
Stan Hieronymus is my guest this week, and we’re talking about the resurgence of the Grodziskie beer style from Poland made from oak smoked wheat malt. This style was nearly lost to us, and out of production in the mid 20’th century, but home brewers and craft breweries have brought this style back to life. … Continue reading Grodziskie Beer from Poland with Stan Hieronymus – BeerSmith Podcast #73 →
Belgian Strong Ale with Michael Mraz – BeerSmith Podcast #72
4 januari 2014 |
39 min
This week I discuss Belgian Strong Ale Recipes with Michael Mraz from Mraz Brewing Company. Michael tells us how to brew the perfect Belgian Golden Strong including the grain bill, hop schedule, fermenting and finishing your beer. The full video and show notes for this episode can be found here.
Wild Yeast Beer Brewing with Booth’s Homebrewing – BeerSmith Podcast #71
20 december 2013 |
40 min
Francis Booth and Leslie Deppert from Booth’s Brewing join me this week to talk about making beer with wild yeast. Wild and native yeasts are used in many Belgian styles, and Francis and Leslie share their experience brewing beer at high temperature with wild yeast. The full video and show notes for this episode can … Continue reading Wild Yeast Beer Brewing with Booth’s Homebrewing – BeerSmith Podcast #71 →
Beer Brewing Water with John Palmer and Colin Kaminski – BeerSmith Podcast #70
7 december 2013 |
48 min
John Palmer and Colin Kaminski join me this week to discuss their new book “Water, A Comprehensive Guide for Brewers”. We discuss the best water for brewing beer, mash pH, residual alkalinity, beer brewing water for extract and all grain brewers, water sources and much more. The full video and show notes for this episode … Continue reading Beer Brewing Water with John Palmer and Colin Kaminski – BeerSmith Podcast #70 →
Hops and Malt with John Mallett from Bell’s – BeerSmith Podcast #69
13 november 2013 |
54 min
John Mallett from Bell’s Brewery is my guest this week. John joins me to discuss how the changing landscape in hops and malt is driving craft beer and home brewing forward and pushing new frontiers for craft and home brewers worldwide. The full video and show notes for this episode can be found here.
Modern Times Brewery Follow Up – BeerSmith Podcast #68
29 oktober 2013 |
48 min
Jacob McKean and Michael Tonsmiere join us again from Modern Times brewery do to a follow up interview on their microbrewery launch and lessons learned from transitioning to pro brewing. They have had some success and some challenges as they moved to producing craft beer. The full video and show notes for this episode can … Continue reading Modern Times Brewery Follow Up – BeerSmith Podcast #68 →
Hop Techniques for Beer with Gordon Strong – BeerSmith Podcast #67
15 oktober 2013 |
49 min
Hop techniques for beer brewing is this week’s topic. Grandmaster beer judge and award winning brewer Gordon Strong joins me this week and shares his thoughts on a wide variety of hop techniques including first wort hopping, aroma hop additions and dry hops. The full video and show notes for this episode can be found … Continue reading Hop Techniques for Beer with Gordon Strong – BeerSmith Podcast #67 →
Professional Brewing Education with Burghard Meyer – BeerSmith Podcast #66
29 september 2013 |
32 min
This week Burghard Meyer joins us from the Research and Teaching Institute in Berlin (VLB) to discuss professional brewing education and how you can get the training needed to become a certified brewmaster. The VLB is dedicated to educating master brewers worldwide. The full video and show notes can be found here.
Making Mead with Michael Fairbrother – BeerSmith Podcast #65
16 september 2013 |
42 min
Making Mead is this week’s topic with Michael Fairbrother from Moonlight Meadery as my guest. He shares his thoughts on mead as both a professional and award winning mead maker. The full video and show notes for this episode can be found here.
Designing Beer with Ray Daniels – BeerSmith Podcast #64
31 augusti 2013 |
53 min
This week I’m pleased to have Ray Daniels, the author of “Designing Great Beer” as well as the founder of the Cicerone program join me as a guest. Ray and I discuss designing beer recipes, homebrewing, commercial brewing and the Cicerone certification program. The full video and show notes for this episode can be found … Continue reading Designing Beer with Ray Daniels – BeerSmith Podcast #64 →
All Grain Beer Brewing with Chris Graham – BeerSmith Podcast #63
17 augusti 2013 |
36 min
This week we talk about how to make the switch into all grain beer brewing. My guest is Chris Graham, Chief Operating Officer of MoreBeer and also a Brewer’s Association board member and American Homebrew Association Governing Council member. The full video and show notes for this episode can be found here.
Beer Cleaning and Sanitation with Jon Herskovits – BeerSmith Podcast #62
17 augusti 2013 |
43 min
This week my guest is Jon Herskovits from Five Star Chemicals. and we discuss how to properly clean and sanitize your beer brewing equipment. Beer sanitation is critical to making great beer at home! The full video and show notes for this episode can be found here.
Brewing Water and Mash pH with Bob Hall – BeerSmith Podcast #61
20 juni 2013 |
36 min
This week my guest is Bob Hall. Bob shares with us some great tips for managing your brewing water and mash pH. Bob teaches biology and ecology at the University of Wyoming and has been homebrewing for 23 years. The full video and show notes for this episode can be found here.
Beer Brewing Water with John Palmer – BeerSmith Podcast #60
29 maj 2013 |
51 min
This week my guest is John Palmer. John joins us to discuss brewing water and pH control for mashing in beer brewing. He explains why understanding your brewing water and controlling your mash pH is very important as well as describes how to calculate residual alkalinity for your local water source. The full video and … Continue reading Beer Brewing Water with John Palmer – BeerSmith Podcast #60 →
Malting Barley for Beer with Andrea Stanley – BeerSmith Podcast #59
10 maj 2013 |
51 min
This week my guest is Andrea Stanley from Valley Malting. She shares with us some of the challenges in going from home brewer to creating one of the first small malt houses East of the Mississippi, as well as shares with us how you might grow and malt your own barley at home. The full … Continue reading Malting Barley for Beer with Andrea Stanley – BeerSmith Podcast #59 →
Hops and Beer Bitterness with Dr Charlie Bamforth – BeerSmith Podcast #58
26 april 2013 |
49 min
This week I invite Dr Charles Bamforth to talk with us about beer bitterness, isomerization, alpha acids and hops in your home brewed beer. Dr Bamforth is a Professor of Brewing Science at the University of California at Davis, and author of numerous books. The full video and show notes for this episode can be … Continue reading Hops and Beer Bitterness with Dr Charlie Bamforth – BeerSmith Podcast #58 →
Nanobrewing Beer with Michael Mraz – BeerSmith Podcast #57
12 april 2013 |
41 min
This week Michael Mraz joins me to talk about his new project starting a microbrewery. Mike is a nationally award winning home brewer who is now launching his own nano-brewery on a full time basis in El Dorado Hills, CA. We talk about some of the challenges a starting pro-brewer faces including setting up the … Continue reading Nanobrewing Beer with Michael Mraz – BeerSmith Podcast #57 →
Brewing a Lager with Erik Schmid – BeerSmith Podcast #56
26 mars 2013 |
39 min
This week we discuss how to brew the perfect Lager with Erik Schmid from The Brewmeister homebrew shop. Erik tells us how to overcome some of the challenges with Lager including refrigeration, yeast selection, ingredients, aging and dealing with off-flavors. The full video and show notes for this episode can be found here.
Designing Beer with Denny Conn – BeerSmith Podcast #55
17 februari 2013 |
37 min
This week I discuss how to design a beer recipe with Denny Conn. Denny shares some of his tips on creating a home brewing recipe from scratch including imagining the beer, selecting ingredients, applying techniques and iterating to perfect the beer. NOTE: The full video and show notes for this episode can be found here.
Pro Beer Brewing Startup with Modern Times – BeerSmith Podcast #54
29 januari 2013 |
46 min
This week I interview Jacob McKean and Michael Tonsmeire who are involved in a cross country beer collaboration to build a new brewery in San Diego called Modern Times. We walk through some of the challenges in going from home brewer to pro brewer! NOTE: The full video and show notes for this episode can be … Continue reading Pro Beer Brewing Startup with Modern Times – BeerSmith Podcast #54 →
Eco-Friendly Brewing with Amelia Loftus – BeerSmith Podcast #53
13 januari 2013 |
43 min
This week we discuss eco-friendly home brewing with Amelia Loftus. Amelia is an writer on ecologically friendly brewing and also a founding member of Seven Bridges Cooperative, a brewing supply shop that specializes in organic ingredients. NOTE: The full video and show notes for this episode can be found here.
For the Love of Hops with Stan Hieronymus – BeerSmith Podcast #52
27 december 2012 |
42 min
This week Stan Hieronymus joins me to discuss his new book “For the Love of Hops.” Stan has spent the last five years studying hop growing, production, and its use in both home brewing and commercial beer brewing. NOTE: The full video and show notes for this episode can be found here.
Single Malt and Single Hop (SMASH) with Drew Beechum – BeerSmith Podcast #51
13 december 2012 |
44 min
This week Drew Beechum joins me to discuss SMASH brewing (Single Malt and Single Hops). SMASH brewing is a great way to not only get familiar with brewing ingredient, but also a way to simplify your brewing to create great beer with fewer ingredients. NOTE: The show notes and video for this episode can be … Continue reading Single Malt and Single Hop (SMASH) with Drew Beechum – BeerSmith Podcast #51 →
Brewing Saison Beer with Nathan Smith – BeerSmith Podcast #50
28 november 2012 |
49 min
This week Nathan Smith joins me to talk about how to brew the perfect Saison or Farmhouse Ale. Saison is a light, refreshing beer that is highly drinkable and Nathan shares his secrets on how to brew a perfect one. NOTE: The complete video and show notes for this episode can be found here.
Brewing India Pale Ale (IPAs) with Mitch Steele – BeerSmith Podcast #49
14 november 2012 |
43 min
This week my guest is Mitch Steele from Stone Brewery. Mitch is the author of a new book called IPA: Brewing Techniques, Recipes and the Evolution of India Pale Ale. Mitch tells us how to brew the perfect India Pale Ale. NOTE: The video and show notes for this episode can be found here.
Oktoberfest and Marzen Beers with Gordon Strong – BeerSmith Podcast #48
31 oktober 2012 |
48 min
This week my guest is Gordon Strong, who is back to talk about the Octoberfest, Marzen and Pumpkin Fall beer styles. Gordon gives us a great overview on brewing some of the most popular autumn beers. NOTE: The full video and show notes for this episode can be found here.
How to Brew Beer with Midwest’s David Kidd and Nick Stephan – BeerSmith Podcast #47
15 oktober 2012 |
41 min
This week my guests are David Kidd and Nick Stephan from Midwest Homebrewing. Beginning home brewing for new beer brewers is the topic of this week’s show, and David and Nick give you some great tips on getting started with Extract and also answer some of the most common questions they get from beginning and … Continue reading How to Brew Beer with Midwest’s David Kidd and Nick Stephan – BeerSmith Podcast #47 →
John Palmer on Hops and Home Brewing – BeerSmith Podcast #46
2 oktober 2012 |
47 min
This week my guest is John Palmer, author of “How to Brew”. John shares his thoughts on brewing with hops including some of the newest understanding regarding how to get the most out of high alpha hops, hop freshness and when to best add hop additions to maximize your flavor and aroma. NOTE: The full … Continue reading John Palmer on Hops and Home Brewing – BeerSmith Podcast #46 →
Brewing in Brazil with Randy Mosher – BeerSmith Podcast #45
14 september 2012 |
40 min
This week my guest is Randy Mosher, the author of Radical Brewing. Randy and I discuss his recent trip to Brazil and how breweries there are taking advantage of local cuisine, ingredients and customs to develop their own flavors in beer. In a wide ranging interview, Randy once again opens our minds to a world … Continue reading Brewing in Brazil with Randy Mosher – BeerSmith Podcast #45 →
American Homebrewers Association with Gary Glass – BeerSmith Podcast #44
21 augusti 2012 |
41 min
This week my guest is Gary Glass, the Director of the American Homebrewers Association (AHA). Gary provides us with an overview of the AHA, how it got started and some of the many services and events the AHA sponsors and provides to the homebrewing community. NOTE: The full video and show notes for this episode … Continue reading American Homebrewers Association with Gary Glass – BeerSmith Podcast #44 →
Moonlight Meadery with Michael Fairbrother – BeerSmith Podcast #43
27 juli 2012 |
40 min
This week my guest is Michael Fairbrother from Moonlight Meadery. Michael is a national an international award winning mead maker who made the transition from making mead at home to professional only two years ago. Michael is going to share his tips on making great mead at home. NOTE: The full video and show notes … Continue reading Moonlight Meadery with Michael Fairbrother – BeerSmith Podcast #43 →
Sour Beer Brewing with Mike Mraz – BeerSmith Podcast #42
13 juli 2012 |
47 min
This week my guest is Mike Mraz, an award winning homebrewer who joins us to talk about brewing sour beer styles. Mike will tell you how to brew those distinctive sour beers like Belgian Flanders, Lambics or Sours at home. We also discuss using Brett and Lacto to sour your homebrew. NOTE: The full video … Continue reading Sour Beer Brewing with Mike Mraz – BeerSmith Podcast #42 →
Growing Hops with Jason Perrault – BeerSmith Podcast #41
30 juni 2012 |
38 min
This week my guest is Jason Perrault, a fourth generation hop grower from Perrault Farms. Jason joins us to talk about how to grow hops at home, and along the way we also talk about how to store and use fresh hops to enhance your homebrew. NOTE: The full video and show notes for this … Continue reading Growing Hops with Jason Perrault – BeerSmith Podcast #41 →
Pilsner Beer Brewing with Erik Schmid – BeerSmith Podcast #40
15 juni 2012 |
39 min
This week my guest is Erik Schmid from “The Brewmeister” home brew shop. Erik is going to teach us how to brew the perfect Pilsner beer this week, and has extensive experience with brewing lager beers. NOTE: The full video and show notes for this episode can be found here.
Advanced Home Brewing with Gordon Strong – BeerSmith Podcast #39
1 juni 2012 |
52 min
This week my guest is Gordon Strong, three time Ninkasi award winner (best in the US) and a Grandmaster Beer Judge. We discuss advanced homebrewing techniques – specifically for all grain brewers who have the basics of beer brewing down but want to do more. NOTE: The full video and show notes for this episode … Continue reading Advanced Home Brewing with Gordon Strong – BeerSmith Podcast #39 →
Hop Chemistry and Beer with James Altwies – BeerSmith Podcast #38
14 maj 2012 |
44 min
This week my guest is James Altwies, the President of Gorst Valley Hops. James is an expert in hop chemistry and this week we’re going to discuss what alpha acids, beta acids and hop aroma oils are and how they can help you make better beer. James also shares how you can maximize your hop … Continue reading Hop Chemistry and Beer with James Altwies – BeerSmith Podcast #38 →
Brewing Like a Monk with Stan Hieronymous – BeerSmith Podcast #37
1 maj 2012 |
51 min
This week my guest is Stan Hieronymous – the author of “Brew Like a Monk”. Stan joins us to talk about brewing Belgian beers, the history of Belgian Abbey and Trappist ales, and how to brew them at home. NOTE: The full video and show notes for this episode can be found here.
Home Brewing Clubs with Drew Beechum – BeerSmith Podcast #36
16 april 2012 |
36 min
This week I invite Drew Beechum back to talk about the merits of homebrew clubs. Drew was president of the Maltose Falcons and is active in the American Homebrewers Association, and provides a unique perspective on what clubs have to offer to homebrewers. NOTE: The full video and show notes for the episode can be … Continue reading Home Brewing Clubs with Drew Beechum – BeerSmith Podcast #36 →
Malting Barley with Bob Hansen from Briess – BeerSmith Podcast #35
1 april 2012 |
49 min
This week I invite Bob Hansen from Briess malting and ingredients company to talk about beer brewing, malts, malting your own grain and also malt extract. Bob provides a great overview of how malted barley is grain, how specialty grains are made and even how they make malt extract. NOTE: The full video and show … Continue reading Malting Barley with Bob Hansen from Briess – BeerSmith Podcast #35 →
Justin Crossley from The Brewing Network – BeerSmith Podcast #34
15 mars 2012 |
33 min
This week I invite Justin Crossley from the Brewing Network to talk a bit about his journey in beer broadcasting, some of his shows and his recent journey into television. Justin is the popular host of the Session (a podcast) and runs a network of several shows centered around homebrewing. NOTE: The full video and … Continue reading Justin Crossley from The Brewing Network – BeerSmith Podcast #34 →
Brewing High Gravity Beers with John Palmer – BeerSmith Podcast #33
27 februari 2012 |
41 min
This week I invite John Palmer back to talk about brewing high gravity “big” beers. John shares some of his tips on getting the most from your high gravity mash, scaling recipes up to higher gravities, balancing your big beer and fermentation and aging. High gravity beers provide a special challenge for many extract and … Continue reading Brewing High Gravity Beers with John Palmer – BeerSmith Podcast #33 →
Developing Hop Varieties – BeerSmith Podcast #32
12 februari 2012 |
45 min
This week we talk about American hop varieties and developing new hops. Al Haunold, a retired genetic engineer from USDA and Dave Wills from Freshops.com are my guests as we talk about how some of the most popular US hop varieties came about, how high alpha varieties are used now and how hops are grown. … Continue reading Developing Hop Varieties – BeerSmith Podcast #32 →
Diacetyl in Beer with Charlie Bamforth – BeerSmith Podcast #31
29 januari 2012 |
33 min
Dr Charles Bamforth, Professor of Brewing Science from the University of California is my guest on this week’s show and he shares with us a detailed look at diacetyl (an off flavor) and how to control it in your beer. Charlie provides insights into the source, and also how to reduce diacetyl. Join us for … Continue reading Diacetyl in Beer with Charlie Bamforth – BeerSmith Podcast #31 →
Designing Beer with Randy Mosher – BeerSmith Podcast #30
11 januari 2012 |
45 min
This week, we discuss designing beer with brewing author Randy Mosher. Randy shares with us the process he uses for designing beer and also gives us a sneak peek into the new book he’s working on. Randy provides some great insights into beer design. NOTE: The full episode video and show notes can be found … Continue reading Designing Beer with Randy Mosher – BeerSmith Podcast #30 →
Beer Brewing Myths – Holiday Episode – BeerSmith Podcast #29
22 december 2011 |
67 min
This week I invite a panel of three of the top home brewers together to talk about beer brewing myths for an extended holiday edition of the BeerSmith podcast. My panel includes John Palmer, Gordon Strong and Denny Conn in a wide-ranging discussion of beer brewing techniques and myths. NOTE: The full episode with video … Continue reading Beer Brewing Myths – Holiday Episode – BeerSmith Podcast #29 →
Beer Brewing Equipment with John Blichmann – BeerSmith Podcast #28
14 december 2011 |
30 min
John Blichmann of Blichmann Engineering makes some of the highest quality equipment for homebrewing including pots, three-tier systems, high end RIMS and HERMS systems and also his very popular Beer Gun. This week I interview John about everything from simple stainless pots to high end pump and temperature control systems. NOTE: The full episode video … Continue reading Beer Brewing Equipment with John Blichmann – BeerSmith Podcast #28 →
Batch Sparging with Denny Conn – BeerSmith Podcast #27
1 december 2011 |
37 min
Batch sparging has become a popular technique for all grain home brewers to save time and money. This week I invite Denny Conn who is an expert in batch sparging to provide his advice on the best way to batch sparge your home brewed beer. NOTE: The full episode with video and show notes can … Continue reading Batch Sparging with Denny Conn – BeerSmith Podcast #27 →
Porter Beer Recipes with Gordon Strong – BeerSmith Podcast #26
10 november 2011 |
36 min
Porter beer recipes and brewing Porter is the subject of this week’s interview with Grandmaster Beer Judge Gordon Strong. Beer author and BJCP President Gordon shares some of his top tips for brewing an award winning Porter beer at home. NOTE: The full episode with show notes and video can be found here.
Heretic Brewing with Jamil Zainasheff – BeerSmith Podcast #25
27 oktober 2011 |
35 min
This week my guest is Jamil Zainasheff from Heretic Brewing. Jamil is an icon in the homebrewing community – author of two books, a podcast of his own and very active in the AHA and other home brewing organizations. Last year Jamil quit his day job in software to found his own brewery called Heretic … Continue reading Heretic Brewing with Jamil Zainasheff – BeerSmith Podcast #25 →
Trappist Beer and Abbey Ales – BeerSmith Podcast #24
14 oktober 2011 |
30 min
This week I interview Dan Morey and we talk about how to brew Abbey and Trappist Ales.Trappist (or Abbey Ales) are a popular Belgian style that has become very popular and is widely duplicated by microbreweries here in the United States. Dan walks us through the variations of the Trappist styles, their character and how … Continue reading Trappist Beer and Abbey Ales – BeerSmith Podcast #24 →
Head Retention with The Pope of Foam – BeerSmith Podcast #23
28 september 2011 |
38 min
Beer foam and head retention are the topics for this week’s podcast with Dr Charles Bamforth, the Anheuser-Busch endowed Professor of Brewing Science at the University of California, Davis. Known as “the Pope of Foam”, Charlie has been studying beer foam since 1979. He provides a complete overview of carbonation, how foam forms in a … Continue reading Head Retention with The Pope of Foam – BeerSmith Podcast #23 →
Session Beer with The Mad Fermentationist – BeerSmith Podcast #22
15 september 2011 |
44 min
This week my guest is Mike Tonsmeire, aka “The Mad Fermentationist”. Mike walks us through the fine art of designing and brewing very low gravity beers called “Session Beers”. Session beers are eminently drinkable beers that are still full bodied and enjoyable, without weighing you down. NOTE: The full version of the episode with show … Continue reading Session Beer with The Mad Fermentationist – BeerSmith Podcast #22 →
The Homebrew Chef – Sean Z. Paxton – BeerSmith Podcast #21
1 september 2011 |
46 min
This week my guest is “The Homebrew Chef” Sean Z. Paxton. Sean is arguably the most famous beer chef in the world – and has been the chef for the last several National Homebrew Conference banquets. He is also an active author, has a new podcast on cooking with beer and cooks for major beer … Continue reading The Homebrew Chef – Sean Z. Paxton – BeerSmith Podcast #21 →
Making Mead with Curt Stock – BeerSmith Podcast #20
17 augusti 2011 |
38 min
This week Curt Stock is my guest and we talk about mead making. The leap from making beer to making mead is not a large one, and most brewers have the equipment they need already on hand. Curt was the 2005 AHA mead maker of the year and serving in his second term on the … Continue reading Making Mead with Curt Stock – BeerSmith Podcast #20 →
Brewing on a Budget with Chris Graham – BeerSmith Podcast #19
16 juli 2011 |
42 min
This week I interview Chris Graham from MoreBeer.com and we talk about how to save money brewing beer at home. Given the economy, many brewers are working on a tight budget both in terms of time and money so Chris provides some useful tips on how keep within your budget and save a bit of … Continue reading Brewing on a Budget with Chris Graham – BeerSmith Podcast #19 →
India Pale Ale and Carrot Cake – BeerSmith Podcast #18
5 juli 2011 |
37 min
This week I bring back prolific beer author and tasting authority Randy Mosher to talk about tasting beer. Tasting beer and sensory evaluation are important topics for anyone who wants to brew better beer, and Randy is an expert on both. The best beer brewers are often also beer judges. NOTE: You can find the … Continue reading India Pale Ale and Carrot Cake – BeerSmith Podcast #18 →
Brett and Sour Beer Brewing – BeerSmith Podcast #17
14 juni 2011 |
45 min
This week we talk about methods for making sour and wild beers using Brettanomyces yeast (Brett). Brett is used in many sour beers styles including Lambics, Gueze, Oud Bruin, Berliner Weisse, and others. My guests are Drew Beechum and Nathan Smith – both of whom have done extensive brewing using Brett. NOTE: The full episode … Continue reading Brett and Sour Beer Brewing – BeerSmith Podcast #17 →
Going All Grain with Gordon Strong – BeerSmith Podcast #16
26 maj 2011 |
44 min
This week we go all grain with Grandmaster brewing judge Gordon Strong. Gordon tells you how to make the leap from extract brewing to all-grain, including basic equipment, how to do a simple infusion mash, and sparging. All grain beer brewing gives you more control over your finished beer. Gordon also shares his thoughts on … Continue reading Going All Grain with Gordon Strong – BeerSmith Podcast #16 →
Growing Hops with Dave Wills – BeerSmith Podcast #15
5 maj 2011 |
44 min
This week my guest is Dave Wills of Freshops and we talk about how to grow your own hops in your garden. Dave is a long time brewer, hop grower and also microbrewer at the Oregon Trail Brewery and he provides some great advice on how you can start your own hop garden. NOTE: The … Continue reading Growing Hops with Dave Wills – BeerSmith Podcast #15 →
Mashing with Dr Charlie Bamforth – BeerSmith Podcast #14
20 april 2011 |
43 min
This week I interview Dr Charles Bamforth, the Anheuser-Busch endowed Professor of Brewing Science a the University of California at Davis. We talk about the entire all grain mashing process for beer brewing from start to finish. Charlie explains how mashing actually works, how changes in the process affect the finished beer, and the role … Continue reading Mashing with Dr Charlie Bamforth – BeerSmith Podcast #14 →
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