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Contributor Jordan Folks discusses his experience bulding a farmhouse ale program, and he and Marshall then review a handful of beers from this project. 

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Contributor Martin Keen joins Marshall to chat about the impact fermenation temperature, particularly when cooler than recommended, has on simple Blonde Ale fermented with a clean American yeast strain.

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Fermentation Temperature: Imperial Yeast A07 Flagship In A Blonde Ale xBmt

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Contributor Steve Thanos joins Marshall to chat about the classic German smoked lager known as Rauchbier as well as what tasters thought of a version made using Short & Shoddy methods.

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Short & Shoddy Rauchbier

Contributor Will Lovell joins Marshall to chat about the impact extended contact time with trub has on a Kölsch.

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Impact Extended Time On Trub Has On A Kölsch xBmt

We've made it to episode 340, which means it's time for another Brü & A! This week, contributor Martin Keen joins Marshall to answer a handful of listener submitted questions.

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Contributor Jordan Folks joins Marshall to discuss their views on the recent uptick in brewery closures, focusing on some specific breweries as well as sharing their opinions as to why this might be happening.

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Contributor Will Lovell joins Marshall to chat about the use of ascorbic acid at packaging to reduce the risk of oxidation in West Coast Pilsner.

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Cold-Side Oxidation: Impact Adding Ascorbic Acid At Packaing Has On A West Coast Pilsner

Brülosophy contributor Will Lovell joins Marshall to chat about their experiences avoiding and dealing with hangovers. 

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Contributor Alex Shanks-Abel joins Marshall to chat about the no-chill method, focusing on an xBmt comparing an American Light Lager that was left to chill overnight to one that was chilled quickly.

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Impact No-Chill Method Has On An American Light Lager xBmt

Contributor Martin Keen joins Marshall to chat about the declisously traditional style known as German Pils, as well as what blind tasters thought of a version made using Short & Shoddy methods.

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Short & Shoddy German Pils

With Marshall currently camping off-the-gird, we decided to share another set of old One Minute Beer Reviews w/ Jersey & Tim rather than skipping this week. If you're new to the show, this may be unfamiliar to you, and possibly unexpected, but for those longtime listeners out there, we hope you enjoy this nostalgic trip back in time.

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Contributor Will Lovell joins Marshall to chat about the use of dark brown sugar and candi syrup when making Belgian Dubbel as well as an xBmt on the subject.

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Dark Brown Sugar vs. D-45 Candi Syrup In A Belgian Dubbel xBmt

This week, contributor Martin Keen joins Marshall to discuss their views on the various forms of brewing education, from books and blogs to podcasts and videos.

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For this quarter, members of The Brü Club chose Kentucky Common as the AvgBrü style, and a handful of members were selected to have their versions reviewed by Tim, Justin, Craig, and Marshall.

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It's been 10 episodes since our last Brü & A, which means it's time to answer another set of listener submitted questions! This week, contributor Jordan Folks joins Marshall to answer a set of questions about a variety of topics.

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Contributor Will Lovell joins Marshall to chat about the non-alcoholic beer alternative, hop water, with a specific focus on the impact varying hop contact times have on the final character.

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Hop Water: 24 Hours vs. 7 Day Hop Contact Time xBmt

Brülosophy contributor Martin Keen joins Marshall to chat about his experience preparing for and managing The Brülosophy Show, which recently celebrated its one-year anniversary. 

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Contributor Martin Keen joins Marshall to chat about brewing with old hops, focusing on an xBmt comparing old Cascade to fresher Cascade in an American Pale Ale.

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Impact Using Old Cascade Hops Has On An American Pale Ale xBmt

We received a bunch of feedback on our recent Brü's Views episode where we shared our opinions on the AHA and the recent changes to their annual Homebrew Con, which we felt was worth sharing with listeners. 

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Contributor Martin Keen joins Marshall to chat about the classic style known as British Brown Ale as well as what tasters thought of a version made using Short & Shoddy methods.

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Short & Shoddy British Brown Ale

Contributor Jordan Folks joins Marshall to chat about acidifying wort post-boil with sauergut but prior to pitching yeast, as well as the results of an xBmt focused on German Pils.

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Impact Post-Boil Acidification With Sauergut Has On A German Pils

This week, contributor Will Lovell joins Marshall to chat about their views on the current state of the American Homebrewers Association (AHA) and recent changes announced for the annual Homebrew Con.

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Contributor Cade Jobe joins Marshall to chat about the use of vitality starters with older yeast as well as the results of an xBmt on the subject.

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Impact A Vitality Starter Of Old Yeast Has On An English Porter xBmt

Marshall Schott founded Brülosophy all the way back in 2014 with a goal of learning about the purported dos and don'ts of brewing and sharing information with others. This week, we're sharing Marshall's live Q&A session he did with Patrons of Brülosophy, those fans who appreciate what we do enough to toss a few bucks our way every month.

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We made it to episode 320, which means it's time for another Brü & A! This week, contributor Will Lovell joins Marshall to answer a handful of listener submitted questions.

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Contributor Will Lovell joins Marshall to chat about brewing pale lager with malted blue corn as well as the results of an xBmt on this unique ingredient.

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Impact Malted Blue Corn Has On An International Pale Lager xBmt

Brülosophy contributor Jordan Folks joins Marshall this week to chat about their experiences brewing over the years, focusing specifically on how things have changed from the time they brewed their first batch to today. 

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For this quarter, members of The Brü Club chose American Porter as the AvgBrü style, and 10 members were selected to have their versions reviewed by Tim, Justin, Craig, and Marshall.

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Contributor Will Lovell joins Marshall to chat about a couple hops commonly used to produce lager styles, going over their differences and similarities, as well as analyzing the results from an xBmt where they were compared in a pale lager.

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Hop Comparison: Tettnanger vs. Spalter Select In A Pale Lager xBmt

Contributor Will Lovell joins Marshall to chat about the classic Trappist ale known as Belgian Tripel as well as their attempt to brew one using Short & Shoddy methods.

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Short & Shoddy Belgian Tripel

Contributor Will Lovell joins Marshall to chat about all things cider, focusing on the source of the juice and going over an interesting experiment where cheap store-bought juice was compared to a more expensive option.

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Cheap Filtered Juice vs. Expensive Unfiltered Juice In Cider xBmt

Join Tim, Justin, Craig, and Marshall as they review a bunch of beers from the East Coast that were graciously sent in by listener of the show, Will Babcock. Taking a less structured approach than normal, this session was broadcast live to Patrons of Brülosophy, and the guys responded to some of their comments and questions. 

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This week, contributor Jordan Folks joins Marshall to chat about their views on how things went over the last year, focusing on brewing and beer in general as well as stuff that applies more specifically to Brülosophy.

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This week, contributor Will Lovell joins Marshall to chat about the method of reusing yeast previously used to ferment a smoked beer and the impact it has on a Munich Helles.

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Impact Fermenting With Yeast Previously Used To Ferment A Smoked Beer Has On A Munich Helles xBmt

It's been 10 episodes since our last Brü & A, which means it's time to answer another set of listener submitted questions! This week, contributor and The Brülosophy Show host, Martin Keen, joins Marshall to chip away at even more questions asked by Patrons of Brülosophy, those people who appreciate what we do enough to support us on Patreon.

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There's a lot that goes into making a batch of beer, and when employing traditional brewing methods, it can take anywhere from 4 to 6 hours or more to get from raw ingredients to pitchable wort. This week, contributor and host of The Brülosophy Show, Martin Keen, joins Marshall to chat about their experiences brewing with time constraints, focusing on methods they use to reduce brew day time.

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This week, contributor Will Lovell joins Marshall to chat about brewing with spelt malt and the impact it has when used in a British Golden Ale.

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Impact Spelt Malt Has On A British Golden Ale xBmt

The Brü Club chose Altiber as the style for this quarter's AvgBrü project, and 10 members were selected to have their versions reviewed by Justin, Craig, and Marshall.

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Contributor Martin Keen joins Marshall to chat about a classic style that started a modern craze, English IPA, as well as their attempt to brew one using Short & Shoddy methods.

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Short & Shoddy English IPA Watch on The Brülosophy Show

Contributor Ryan Hansen chats with Marshall about using Goodbelly probiotic drink to make delicious kettle sour beer. 

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Goodbelly vs. Imperial Yeast W25 Lacto. Brevis xBmt

Will Lovell started off on the leadership of The Brü Club and is responsible for helping to make it one of the world's largest online homebrew clubs, then about 2 years ago, he joined Brülosophy as an official contributor. This week, we're sharing Will's live Q&A session he did with Patrons of Brülosophy, those fans who appreciate what we do enough to toss a few bucks our way every month.

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This week, contributor Cade Jobe joins Marshall to chat about their views on past exBEERiment results and those that have influenced their brewing approach the most.

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This week, contributor Will Lovell joins Marshall to chat about brewing with honey, focusing specifically on the point at which the honey is added during the brew process.

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Brewing With Honey: Boil vs. Fermentation Addition In A Blonde Ale xBmt

Beer reviewers extraordinaire - Tim Meisch, Justin Pretzer, and Craig Fry - join Marshall to review another set of unique beers submitted by listeners of the show.

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We published our first episode of The Brülosophy Podcast in March 2017, and here we are today, 6.5 years later, at episode 300. To celebrate this quasi-milestone, we're answering a bunch of questions submitted by Patrons of Brülosophy, those folks who appreciate what we do enough to support us on Patreon.

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A lot has gone into building and maintaining Brülosophy, and in the nearly 10 years we've been producing brewing/beer related content, we've been asked a number of times about some of what that entails. In this episode, contributor Will Lovell sits down with Marshall to talk about their experiences doing Brülosophy. 

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This week, contributor Will Lovell joins Marshall to answer some questions submitted by listeners of the show. While we usually reserve Brü & A for every 10th episode, we're doing this extra one as we have a special Brü & A planned for episode 300. 

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With Marshall away on his final family vacation of the year, the plan was to skip an episode this week... that is, until a listener made a special request. Instead, we're making like Huey Lewis and heading back in time with Jersey & Tim to enjoy a dose of Brülosophy nostalgia. 

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Contributor Andy Carter chats with Marshall about the differences between using sucrose, aka table sugar, and dextrose in the production of hard seltzer. 

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Sucrose vs. Dextrose In Hard Seltzer xBmt

For this quarter, The Brü Club chose Saison as the style for their AvgBrü project, and a handful of members were selected to have their versions reviewed by Tim, Justin, Craig, and Marshall.

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Contributor Steve Thanos joins Marshall to chat about the uniquely American style known as Kentucky Common, as well as the results of their attempt to brew one using Short & Shoddy methods.

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Short & Shoddy Kentucky Common

This week, contributor Jordan Folks joins Marshall to chat about yeast pitch rate, focusing on an xBmt they performed on the impact underpitching has on International Pale Lager.

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Underpitching An Intl Pale Lager xBmt

This week, contributor Will Lovell joins Marshall to chat about the current state of homebrewing, relying on their history in the hobby as well as information gleaned from the 2023 General Homebrewer Survey.

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Earlier this year, we were thrilled to add Jordan Folks as a Brülosophy contributor, as in addition to being an incredible brewer and 2022 Oregon State Homebrewer Of The Year, he also has vast experience in data collection and analysis. Back in January, Jordan took questions from Patrons of Brülosophy, a benefit for those who support us on Patreon.com.

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We made it another 10 episodes, which means it's time for another Brü & A. This week, contributor Will Lovell joins Marshall to answer a handful of listener submitted questions.

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Contributor Jordan Folks chats with Marshall about the unique method of dip hopping, which is purported to increase fruity hop characteristics while reducing grassy notes, as well as the results of an xBmt on the impact it has on an American Pale Ale. 

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Impact Dip Hopping Has On An American Pale Ale xBmt

Brülosophy's Jordan Folks sits down with Marshall this week to talk about their experiences using quick souring methods such as sour mashing and kettle souring.

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Soon after releasing the latest Brü's Views episode where Cade and Marshall shared their opinions on brewing as science and/or art, feedback came flooding in from listeners who wanted to share their own views on the matter. This week, contributor Ryan Hansen joins Marshall to go over some of this feedback while also providing another perspective on the science and/or art of brewing and beer.

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This week, contributor Jordan Folks joins Marshall to chat about the interesting method of adjusting wort pH after the boil and before pitching yeast, particularly in American IPA, as well as the results of an xBmt on the topic. 

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Impact Post-Boil Acidification Has On An American IPA xBmt

Contributor Steve Thanos joins Marshall to chat about the tasty style known as American Strong Ale as well as the results of their attempt to brew one using Short & Shoddy methods.

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Short & Shoddy American Strong Ale

The boys are back together for another round of AvgBrü reviews! This quarter, The Brü Club chose the novel style known as West Coast Pilsner, and 10 lucky members sent their versions in to be reviewed by Tim, Justin, Craig, and Marshall.

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Contributor Cade Jobe chats with Marshall about the impact low and high mash temperatures have when making non-alcoholic lager, as well as the results of an xBmt on the topic. 

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Mash Temperature In A Non-Alcoholic Lager xBmt

This week, contributor Cade Jobe joins Marshall to chat about their opinions regarding the apparent debate over brewing as science or art.

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This week, contributor Andy Carter joins Marshall to discuss the open fermentation method and the results of an xBmt on how it affects American Pale Ale.

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Impact Open Fermentation Has On An American Pale Ale xBmt

Contributor Cade Jobe joins Marshall for the 27th Brü & A episode to answer a bunch of listener submitted questions.

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Brülosophy's Ryan Hansen sits down with Marshall this week to talk about his experience building and using a walk-in cooler in his home garage.

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Recently, some brewers have been looking for ways to make beers that have good hop character with minimal bitterness, and one unique method involves removing the bittering hop addition halfway through the boil. This week, contributor Andy Carter joins Marshall to chat about this approach as well as the results of an xBmt on the subject. 

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Impact Removing Bittering Hops Mid-Boil Has On A Kölsch xBmt

Contributor Will Lovell joins Marshall to chat about the deliciously lesser-known style called Czech Amber Lager as well as the results of their attempt to brew one using Short & Shoddy methods.

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Short & Shoddy Czech Amber Lager

The two most common forms hops come in are whole cone and pellet, and some believe they contribute different characteristics when used for dry hopping. Contributor Will Lovell joins Marshall on this episode to chat about the differences between whole cone and pellet hops, as well as the results of a couple xBmts on the topic.

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Whole Cone vs. Pellet Hop In The Dry Hop xBmt

TBC xBmt: Whole Cone vs. Pellet Hop In The Dry Hop

While some people pay little mind to the vessel their beer is served to them in, others view the use of proper glassware as contributing to the overall drinking experience. In this episode, contributor Jordan Folks joins Marshall to discuss their various opinions on the topic of beer glassware.

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The most common material used to make kegs is stainless steel, but over the last few years, manufacturers have released kegs made of alternative materials. In this episode, contributor Will Lovell sits down with Marshall to chat about the use of PET kegs and the results of an xBmt comparing them to standard stainless kegs. 

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Impact Storage In A PET Keg Has On A Pale Lager

In the history of brewing, sour beers are perhaps some of the oldest styles, and while modern brewers have developed methods to hasten the souring process, some continue to prefer taking a more traditional approach. This week, contributor Jordan Folks joins Marshall to chat about their experiences with traditional sour beer brewing.

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For the fourth AvgBrü, The Brü Club members selected Oatmeal Stout as the style of choice, and a handful of members sent theirs in to be reviewed by Tim, Justin, Craig, and Marshall.

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Barley is the most common grains used to make beer, and typically it's of the 2-row variety; however, 6-row barley malt can also be used to make beer. This week, contributor Cade Jobe joins Marshall to talk about the use of 6-row malt in brewing as well as the results of an xBmt on the topic. 

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2-Row vs. 6-Row Malt In An American Lager xBmt

For the 270th episode, contributor Cade Jobe joins Marshall to answer a bunch of listener submitted questions.

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Prior to joining Brülosophy as host of The Brülosophy Show, Martin Keen hosted The Homebrew Challenge where he brewed all BJCP beer recipes. Back in June 2022, Martin spent time answering questions submitted by Patrons of Brülosophy, and while these sessions are typically kept private, we decided to share this one with all of our listeners.

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Contributor Andy Carter joins Marshall to chat about the classic British ale known as Dark Mild as well as the results of their attempt to brew one using Short & Shoddy methods.

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Barley may be the standard grain used to make beer, but brewers have been using rye for nearly as long. In this episode, contributor Steve Thanos joins Marshall to chat about the use of flaked rye as well as the results of an xBmt comparing it to malted rye in an American Pale Ale.

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Flaked Rye vs. Rye Malt In An American Pale Ale xBmt

Contributor Cade Jobe joins Marshall this week to chat about the past year, from their views on moving away from Covid and toward a new normal to what they're looking forward to in the future. Huge cheers to all of our listeners, Patrons, and sponsors who make this show possible!

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Spruce tips have been used for various culinary purposes for centuries including as a seasoning for beer. In this episode, contributor Steve Thanos joins Marshall to chat about this unique ingredient and the impact it has on American IPA.

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This week, contributor Cade Jobe joins Marshall to chat about their experiences going bulk, from the ingredients they prefer to keep on-hand to the gear they use.

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The Beauty Of Bulk

Contributor Cade Jobe joins Marshall this week to chat about the impact boiling wort in a covered kettle has on a Festbier.

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Impact Boiling Wort In A Covered Kettle Has On A Festbier xBmt

For the third AvgBrü, The Brü Club members brewed the classic British style known as Ordinary Bitter, a handful of which were sent in for review by Tim, Justin, and Marshall.

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Contributor Andy Carter joins Marshall to chat about the deliciously unique style of beer called Baltic Porter as well as the results of their attempt to brew one using Short & Shoddy methods.

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We made it to episode 260, which means it's time for another Brü & A! This week, contributor Cade Jobe sits down with Marshall to answer a bunch of listener submitted questions.

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Contributor Cade Jobe joins Marshall this week to chat about the impact different fermentation temperatures have on Weissbier.

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Weissbier Fermentation Temperature xBmt

Contributor Cade Jobe joins Marshall for this Brü's Views episode to discuss their opinions on brewing and drinking seasonal beers.

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This week, contributor Andy Carter joins Marshall to discuss the use of coffee in brewing, focusing particularly on the differences between adding either hot brewed or cold brewed coffee when packaging a Stout.

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Contributor Andy Carter joins Marshall this week to chat about their experiences becoming BJCP beer judges.

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Contributor Andy Carter joins Marshall this week to chat about crown and flip-top bottle caps, as well as the results of an xBmt comparing beers conditioned in bottles that were sealed with either type of cap.

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Crown Cap vs. Swing-Top Bottle Caps xBmt

This week, contributor Mike Neville joins Marshall to chat about the delicious style of beer called Rye IPA as well as the results of their attempt to brew one using Short & Shoddy methods.

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The wives, Laura Schott and Michele Meisch, join Marshall and Tim again to review a grip of unique beers submitted by listeners of the show.

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This week, contributor Andy Carter joins Marshall to discuss the use of sulfites at packaging to reduce the risk of cold-side oxidation, focusing especially on the differences between sodium and potassium metabisulfite.

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Contributor Cade Jobe joins Marshall for this Brü's Views episode to discuss their opinions on brewing to style.

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This is the 250th episode of The Brülosophy Podcast, which in addition to being a pretty rad milestone, means it's time for more Brü & A! This week, contributor Cade Jobe joins Marshall to answer a bunch of listener submitted questions.

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Lactose is commongly used in Sweet Stout as a means of boosting both sweetness and mouthfeel, both defining characteristics of the style. In this episode, contributor Andy Carter joins Marshall to chat about this unique ingredient as well as the results of an interesting xBmt on the topic.

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Lactose In Sweet Stout xBmt

Contributor Andy Carter joins Marshall this week to chat about their experiences packaging and shipping beer.

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For the second AvgBrü, The Brü Club members brewed the relatively new style known as New Zealand Pilsner, which features fruity hops from the land of the long white cloud. In this episode, Tim and Justin join Marshall to sample a handful of these beers.

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New brewers using malt extract and smaller kettles often rely on dilution, though this method rarely gets discussed among all-grain brewers. This week, contributor Andy Carter joins Marshall to talk about the various aspects of diluting high OG wort to increase yield, as well as the results of an xBmt on the topic.

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Dilution Of High OG Wort xBmt

This week, contributor Andy Carter joins Marshall to chat about the relatively new style of beer called Brut IPA as well as the results of their attempt to brew one using Short & Shoddy methods.

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Brewers are taught to let their mash rest for a minimum of 60 minutes to allow for complete conversion. In this episode, contributor Andy Carter joins Marshall to chat about where traditional ideas on mash length came from, what can happen when mashing for less time, and the results of an xBmt on the topic.

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Impact Reduced Mash Length Has On A Blonde Ale xBmt

Contributor Steve Thanos joins Marshall for this Brü's Views episode to discuss their unfiltered thoughts on brewing and beer events.

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Modern brewers aim to extract as much fruity goodness from hops as possible when making styles like IPA, and Rapidase Revelation Aroma is an enzyme product that promises to unlock these desirable characteristics when added to the fermenter. This week, contributor Andy Carter joins Marshall to talk about this unique product as well as the results of an xBmt on the topic.

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Rapidase Revelation Aroma xBmt

Contributor Cade Jobe joins Marshall to talk about their experiences using different methods for hopping beer.

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We made it to episode 240, which means it's time for another Brü & A! This week, contributor Cade Jobe joins Marshall to answer a bunch of listener submitted questions.

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The boil is generally viewed as a necessary step in the brewing process, but some clever brewers of Hazy IPA have found that skipping this step results in a finished beer with desirable aspects. Contributor Cade Jobe joins Marshall this week to chat about the no-boil method, how it impacts Hazy IPA, and the results of an xBmt on the subject.

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Contributor Cade Jobe joins Marshall to talk about the wonderfully refreshing style known as International Amber Lager, as well as what people thought of a version made using Short & Shoddy methods.

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Brewer's pay attention to mash pH for various reasons, and one way to reduce it involves adding a lightly soured wort called sauergut. Contributor Cade Jobe joins Marshall this week to talka about this unique ingredient as well as the results of an interesting xBmt on the topic.

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Sauergut vs. Lactic Acid xBmt

Contributor Andy Carter joins Marshall for this Brü's Views episode to discuss their unabashed thoughts on beer rating websites and apps.

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Cold-crashing is a great method to help package clear beer, though the process does have one drawback-- as the wort cools, a vacuum is created that can suck the blow-off or airlock liquid into the fermentation vessel. In this episode, contributor Mike Neville joins Marshall to talk about this annoying occurrence as well as the results of an xBmt on the topic.

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Sanitizer Suck-Back When Cold-Crashing xBmt

Contributor Steve Thanos joins Marshall to talked about their experiences coming up with names for the beers they brew.

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There are numerous methods brewers use to reduce the risk of cold-side oxidation, some of the most common involving purging kegs with CO2 prior to packaging. In this episode, contributor Cade Jobe talks with Marshall about these methods as well as the results of an xBmt on the subject.

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We made it 10 more episodes, which means it's time for another Brü & A! This week, contributor Andy Carter sits down with Marshall to answer a bunch of interesting listener submitted questions.

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Contributor Andy Carter sits down with Marshall to chat about the delicious style known as Czech Premium Pale Lager, as well as what folks thought of a version made using Short & Shoddy methods.

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This week, contributor Andy Carter joins Marshall to chat about the use of oak in brewing as well as the results of an interesting xBmt comparing an oaked Strong Bitter to one that was not oaked.

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Impact Oak Cubes Have On Strong Bitter xBmt

For this Brü's Views episode, contributor Cade Jobe joins Marshall to share their unabashed opinions on low and no alcohol beer.

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Brewing Non-Alcoholic and Ultralow Alcohol Beer

Fairly recently, it was discovered that hops contain thiols, a compound known to impart pungent fruity characteristics to beer. In this episode, contributor Cade Jobe joins Marshall to talk about thiols and the ways brewers can coax them out of hops.

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Contributor Andy Carter joins Marshall to talked about the various methods brewers used to carbonate beer, cider, wine, and mead, as well as their experiences using them.

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Black IPA may be dark, but it's known for having a very smooth roasted character that doesn't get in the way of the hops. In this episode, contributor Cade Jobe joins Marshall to chat about this style and the unique ways brewers go about adding roasted grains, as well as the results of an xBmt on the topic.

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Impact Cold Steeping Roasted Grains Has On Black IPA xBmt

This week, contributor Andy Carter joins Marshall to discuss the unique style of beer known as Tropical Stout, as well as their attempt to brew one using Short & Shoddy methods.

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Peated malt is a unique ingredient that's known to impart beer with pungent smoke character when used in small amounts. Contributor Andy Carter joins Marshall on this episode to talk about brewing with peated malt as well as the results of an interesting xBmt on the topic.

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Impact Peated Malt Has On American Porter xBmt

We made it to our 220th episode, which means it's time for more Brü & A! Contributor Andy Carter joins Marshall this week to answer questions submitted by listeners.

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Brewing is an activity that has a lot of unique terminology, some of which can be a bit difficult to pronounce and even accurately use. In this episode, contributor Andy Carter joins Marshall to pedantically go over some brewing terms they've struggled with over the years. 

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Sulfites are a commonly used preservative in the food industry that are known to mitigate the risk of cold-side oxidation in beer, thus prolonging shelf life. In this episode, contributor Cade Jobe joins Marshall to chat about the impact of dosing a pale lager with PMB at packaging. 

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For the final episode of 2021, contributor Cade Jobe joins Marshall to chat about how things went for Brülosophy over the last year. 

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Brewers have been using different spices to create unique beers for ages, though one spice that hasn't received much attention is caraway seed, which is known more for its use in baking and cooking. In this episode, contributor Steve Thanos joins Marshall to talk about brewing with caraway seed and the results of an interesting xBmt on the subject.

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Inspired by, though characteristically different than, it's Bavarian cousin, American Wheat Beer is as refreshing as it is delicious. In this episode, contributor Andy Carter joins Marshall to talk about this relatively modern style as well as how one brewed using Short & Shoddy methods turned out.

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Good sanitization is key to producing quality beer, and two of the most common sanitizers used by homebrewers are Star San and Iodophor. In this episode, contributor Cade Jobe joins Marshall to chat about these popular sanitizers as well as the results of an xBmt on the topic.

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Star San vs. Iodophor xBmt

Most homebrewers spend some time fantasizing about turning their hobby into a profession, though only a few take that jump. In this episode, Marshall is joined by John Loose from Loose Ends Brewing out of Dayton, OH to chat about his experience going pro.

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Pitching the proper amount of yeast is generally viewed as one way to ensure a clean fermentation, though for styles like Weissbier, yeast pitch rate is viewed by some as being like a knob the brewer can use to adjust fermentation character. In this episode, contributor Cade Jobe sits down with Marshall to discuss yeast pitch rate as it relates to Weissbier and the results of an interesting xBmt on the topic.

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Underpitch vs. Overpitch Weissbier xBmt

In this Brü's Views episode, contributor Cade Jobe joins Marshall to discuss their thoughts on accepting and giving not just critical feedback, but positive feedback as well.

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Dealing With Critical Feedback, Or How To Take A Sucker Punch To The Gut

In this episode, contributor Andy Carter joins Marshall to answer a bunch of listener submitted questions.

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Contributor Andy Carter joins Marshall to talk about the differences and similarities between brewer's and baker's yeast, as well as the results of an interesting exBEERiment on the topic.

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Brewer's Yeast vs. Baker's Yeast xBmt

In July of 2021, The Brü Lab host and Brülosophy contributor, Cade Jobe, spent an hour answering questions asked by Patrons of Brülosophy. Usually reserved for Patrons' eyes and ears only, we decided to make this session public as a way to thank all of our listeners. If you'd like to participate in future sessions, become a Patron today!

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Belgium is known for many things, one of which is unique and delicious beers. In this episode, contributor Andy Carter joins Marshall to discuss the Belgian style known as Trappist Single as well the results of Marshall's attempt to brew one using Short & Shoddy methods.

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Belgian Pale Ale is a style whose character comes not just from yeast, but specialty malts. In this episode, contributor Andy Carter joins Marshall to talk about the differences between US Caramel and UK Crystal malts, particularly as it pertains to this tasty style of beer. 

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US Caramel vs. UK Crystal Malts In Belgian Pale Ale xBmt

Brewing is a mix of science and art, the latter of which comes into play when designing recipes. In this episode, contributor Cade Jobe joins Marshall to discuss their experiences coming up with their own beer recipes over the years.

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Natural carbonation occurs when yeast metabolize sugars and produce CO2 as a byproduct. In this episode, contributor Cade Jobe joins Marshall to talk about the use of both sucrose (table sugar) and honey as a priming sugar for carbonating beer.

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Natural Carbonation: Sucrose vs. Honey xBmt

The One Minute Beer Review with Jersey & Tim was a silly idea Marshall had just a couple months after The Brülosophy Podcast started. It became a staple of the show thanks in large part to the huge personality of one Jonathan "Jersey" Burd. With Jersey recently retiring from the military, he and his family moved to a new state, so the guys got together for a final farewell show where they reviewed beers, read comments submitted by listeners, and reminisced about the past 4 years.  

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There's nothing new about using curious adjuncts in beer, though it seems the practice has blown up over the last decade, which has led to the introduction of an interesting new "style." Contributor Andy Carter joins Marshall in this episode to discuss their unabashed thoughts about dessert beers.

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As a living organism, yeast requires nutrients for optimal performance, regardless of what it's fermenting. In this episode, contributor Matt Del Fiacco joins Marshall to talk about the use of yeast nutrient when making cider as well as a fascinating experiment on the subject.

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Impact Using Yeast Nutrient Has On Cider

For the 200th episode of The Brülosophy Podcast, contributor Cade Jobe joins Marshall to answer listener submitted questions.

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The curiously named Cream Ale is one of the truly American styles of beer that's brewed with unique ingredients and process. Contributor Cade Jobe joins Marshall to discuss this tasty style as well as how one turned out when brewed using Short & Shoddy methods.

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Short & Shoddy Cream Ale

In order to make darker styles of beer such as English Porter, it's imperative to use roasted grains, two of the most popular being Black Malt and Roasted Barley. In this episode, contributor Andy Carter joins Marshall to talk about the purported differences between these two grains, their use in English Porter, and results of an xBmt on the topic.

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Roasted Barley vs. Black Malt In English Porter xBmt

Water makes up the largest portion of beer, so it makes sense that paying attention to it would be a good thing. In this episode, contributor Cade Jobe sits down with Marshall to chat about their experiences with water chemistry adjustments. 

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Cream Ale is an American hybrid beer known for being made with a portion of corn, an ingredient viewed by some as negatively impacting beer quality. In this episode, contributor Andy Carter joins Marshall to discuss the history of both Cream Ale and the use of corn when brewing it, as well as the results of an xBmt on the topic.

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Impact Of Flaked Maize On Cream Ale xBmt

In May of 2021, Brülosophy's Andy Carter sat down for about an hour with Patrons of Brülosophy to answer a bevy of interesting questions. Usually reserved for Patrons' eyes and ears only, we decided to make this session public as a way to thank all of our listeners. If you'd like to participate in future sessions, become a Patron today!

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While technically a base malt, wheat malt is often used in relatively small proportions to boost the body and improve the foam stability of myriad styles. In this episode, contributor Andy Carter joins Marshall to talk about the use of wheat malt in American IPA and go over the results of a fascinating xBmt on the subject.

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Impact Of Wheat Malt On American IPA xBmt

After dropping our last Brü's Views episode where contributor Cade Jobe and Marshall shared their opinions on health as it relates to drinking alcohol, a bunch of listeners wrote in to share their thoughts and experiences.

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When it comes to making sour beer, it's often recommended to keep the vessel sealed in order to reduce oxygen exposure. In this episode, contributor Cade Jobe joins Marshall to discuss the idea of souring in an open vessel as well as the results of an xBmt on the subject.

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Souring In An Open Vessel xBmt

Known for its delicious malt flavor and gorgeous red color, Irish Red Ale is a classic style that we feel doesn't get the attention it deserves. In this episode, contributor Cade Jobe joins Marshall to talk about the history and traditional approach for brewing Irish Red Ale, as well as what tasters thought of one brewed using Short & Shoddy methods.

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Short & Shoddy Irish Red Ale

We made it to episode 190, which means it's time for another Brü & A! In this episode, Andy Carter joins Marshall to respond to a list of interesting listener submitted questions.

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Taking beer from a tap from one place to another requires the use of a vessel, which historically has been glass growlers. However, recently, companies have started producing stainless steel growlers that are insulated and can be pressurized with CO2. Contributor Cade Jobe joins Marshall in this episode to discuss their thoughts on how these modern growlers compare to other types of beer storage vessels, and they also go over the results of a fascinating xBmt on the topic.

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Storing Beer In A CO2 Pressurized Growler xBmt

There are a number of off-flavors that can occur in beer, from diacetyl and DMS to astringency and metallic. In this episode, contributor Cade Jobe joins Marshall to discuss a list of the most common off-flavors, focusing on how they are created, ways to avoid them, and their experiences with each over the years.

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There are a number of reasons a brewer might choose to filter their kettle hop additions, from avoiding clogged pumps to producing clearer wort. In this episode, contributor Andy Carter joins Marshall to talk about using a stainless hop spider as well as the results of an xBmt comparing beers made with and without such a tool.

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Stainless Hop Spider xBmt

In this episode, contributor Cade Jobe joins Marshall to discuss the often overlooked topic of physical and mental health as it relates to drinking alcohol. 

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Malt extract is made from the same malt all-grain brewers use to make beer, and while some believe it can be used to produce beers identical to those made using only grains, others claim it imparts its own unique characteristics. In this episode, contributor Cade Jobe joins Marshall to talk about the impact malt extract has when making Stout.

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Brewing Stout With Malt Extract xBmt

As the popularity of IPA began to skyrocket in the late 90s, some brewers began looking for ways to amplify their favorite characteristics of this tasty style, which ultimately led to the development of the Double IPA. In this episode, contributor Matt Del Fiacco joins Marshall to talk about the history and traditional approach for brewing Double IPA, as well as what tasters thought of one brewed using Short & Shoddy methods.

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Short & Shoddy Double IPA

German Pils is generally expected to be made with pilsner malt, which is widely believed to impart the cracker and white bread crust characteristic of this style. On this episode, Andy Carter joins Marshall to chat about the base malts used for German Pils as well as the results of an xBmt comparing pilsner and pale malts.

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Pilsner Malt vs. Pale Malt In German Pils xBmt

Yeast is one of the more expensive brewing ingredients, leading many brewers to look for ways to stretch out a single pitch. In this episode, contributor Andy Carter joins Marshall to chat about their experiences harvesting and reusing yeast.

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Harvesting Yeast From Starters

Monitoring and adjusting mash pH is viewed by many as an important aspect to crafting the best beer. While modern brewers have a number of liquid acid options, a more traditional way to reduce pH involved the use of acidulated malt. In this episode, contributor Cade Jobe joins Marshall to discuss this unique ingredient as well as the results of an interesting xBmt on the topic. 

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Acidulated Malt vs. Phosphoric Acid xBmt

It's been 4 years since we introduced The Brülosophy Podcast and here we are at episode 180, which means it's time for another Brü & A! Contributor Cade Jobe joins Marshall to respond to a bunch of listener submitted questions.

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Most of the methods we use to make beer today were developed over the last few centuries, and while some have adapted those methods based on new developments, others choose to adhere to more traditional approaches. In this episode, contributor Cade Jobe joins Marshall to talk about their unfiltered opinions on the adherence to brewing traditions.

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Belgian ales are known for possessing unique fruity and spicy notes as a result of the yeast used to ferment them, characteristics that can meld beautifully with certain fruit additions. In this episode, contributor Cade Jobe sits down with Marshall to chat about using fruit in Belgian Ale as well as go over the results of an xBmt comparing different methods for adding fruit.

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Frozen Fruit vs. Tincture In Belgian Dubbel xBmt

Germany is known for their delicious lagers, many versions of which fall on the paler end of the color scale. However, another deliciously popular style originating from the region of Bavaria is Munich Dunkel, which contributor Cade Jobe joins Marshall to chat about on this episode.

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Short & Shoddy Munich Dunkel

Saison is a style of beer that's known to be a bit more carbonated than other styles, which lends to its general drinkability. In this episode, contributor Andy Carter joins Marshall to discuss various carbonation methods with a specific focus on how they apply to Saison. 

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Keg Conditioning vs. Force Carbonation In Saison xBmt

It's likely most homebrewers spend a least a little time dreaming about turning their hobby into a profession, and there are a number of ways to go about doing it. In this episode, Marshall sits down with the crew from new brewery, Crow & Wolf Brewing Company, to chat about their experience going pro.

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Yeast require oxygen to properly ferment sugary wort into beer, which is especially important when making high OG styles. In this episode, contributor Matt Del Fiacco joins Marshall to talk about the importance of oxygen as a yeast nutrient and the method of dosing a beer twice with pure oxygen, as well as the results of an xBmt on the topic.

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Double Dosing High OG Wort With Oxygen xBmt

The Effects of Osmotic Pressure and Ethanol on Yeast Viability and Morphology

The internet made it possible for brewers from around the world to easily communicate with each other, ultimately leading to the formation of various forums and groups. In this episode, contributor Andy Carter and Marshall share their unabashed opinions on these forums in general as well as some of the ones they have experience with. 

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The mineral makeup of the water used to brew with has been shown to have a perceptible impact on beer, and one way to approach adjusting it is by focusing on the ratio of sulfate to chloride. Whereas classic American IPA has tended to favor higher sulfate, many brewers of NEIPA rely on high chloride content to achieve their juicy goals. In this episode, contributor Andy Carter joins Marshall to chat about sulfate to chloride ratios as it pertains to NEIPA as well as the results of an interesting xBmt on the topic.

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Sulfate To Chloride Ratio In NEIPA xBmt

A beer style that once was quite popular but currently seems to have faded into the background, American Amber Ale can possess a fairly wide range of characteristics, and we think it's delicious! In this episode, contributor Cade Jobe chats with Marshall about this classic American style as well as the outcome of a batch made using Short & Shoddy methods.

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Short & Shoddy American Amber Ale

Happy New Year! We made it to our 170th episode, which means it's time for another Brü & A. Contributor Jake Huolihan joins Marshall in this episode to answer a bevy of listener submitted questions.

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Aerating wort during the mash, lauter, and boil stages of the brewing process, aka hot-side aeration, is believed by many to have a negative impact on beer, though others view this claim as myth. In this episode, contributor Cade Jobe sits down with Marshall to discuss all things HSA including the results of an xBmt on the subject.

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Hot-Side Aeration xBmt

Brülosophy is all about experimenting with brewing and beer. In this episode, contributor Cade Jobe joins Marshall to talk about their experiences performing various types of brewing experiments, discussing the process from design to sharing the results.

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Including roasted grains in the mash has the effect of reducing pH, which many believe can result in less than desirable characteristics. One way around this is to omit the roasted grains from the mash then steep them in the wort prior to boiling. In this episode, Marshall is joined by contributor Andy Carter to discuss this unique technique as well as the results from an xBmt on the method.

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Steeping Roasted Grains xBmt

Over the last few years, boozy sparkling water has taken the world by storm, offering drinkers fruit-flavored fizziness that packs a fraction of the calories in beer. In this episode, contributor Andy Carter joins Marshall to talk about their views on both the rise in hard seltzer as well as making them at home. 

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During the mash step, starches in malted barley get converted into fermentable sugar, which then get rinsed from the grains during the sparge step. It's commonly said that the ideal temperature of the sparge water is 170˚F/77˚C, though some have experimented with sparging with cooler water. In this episode, contributor Cade Jobe joins Marshall to discuss the merits of cool sparging as well as the results of an exBEERiment on the method.

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Cool Sparge xBmt

The country of Belgium is known for many things, one of which is delicious beer. Originally brewed by Trappist monks, Belgian Dubbel is one such style, which contributor Cade Jobe and Marshall chat about in this episode.

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Short & Shoddy Belgian Dubbel

Dry hopping is the technique used to impart IPA with fresh hoppy goodness, and while this was traditionally done toward the end of fermentation, brewers of modern IPA variants have been moving it up a bit. In this episode, contributor Cade Jobe sits down with Marshall to chat about the method of adding dry hop additions at yeast pitch and discuss the results of an xBmt on this topic.

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Dry Hopping NEIPA At Yeast Pitch xBmt

Back in February 2020, Mitch Steele from New Realm Brewing out of Atlanta, GA sat down with Brülosophy Patrons for an hour to answer questions on topics ranging from his time at Anheuser-Busch and Stone Brewing to NEIPA and guitars. Usually reserved for Patrons' eyes and ears only, we decided to make this session public as a way to thank all of our listeners. If you'd like participate in future sessions, become a Patron today!

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One of the coolest upgrades a homebrew can make is going from bottling to kegging, which often involves building either a kegerator or keezer. In this exBEERience episode, contributor Andy Carter joins Marshall to chat about their experiences building and using different types of draft systems.

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The Brülosophy Podcast has made it to 160 episodes, which means it's time for another Brü & A! Contributor Phil Rusher sits down with Marshall to answer questions submitted by listeners.

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Mash temperature has a predictable objective effect on beer, which has led many to presume a subjective perceptible impact. In this episode, contributor Andy Carter joins Marshall to discuss mash temperature and how it relates specifically to English Porter.

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English Porter Mash Temperature xBmt

In addition to the four core brewing ingredients of water, malt, hops, and yeast, brewers use a variety of adjuncts to create unique beers. In this Brü's Views episode, contributor Andy Carter joins Marshall to discuss their unabashed opinions on the use of such adjuncts and the beers they're used to make.

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In this episode, contributor Cade Jobe sits down with Marshall to talk about the impact storage temperature has on beer and discuss the results of an exBEERiment on the subject.

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Beer Storage Temperature xBmt

1 in 8. That's the proportion of women who will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime, and most will end up requiring treatment and aftercare, which is neither easy nor cheap. The One-In-Eight project aims to raise awareness and money for the Wellness House of Yakima, a place where women affected by cancer receive the care they need. In this special episode, two-time breast cancer survivor, Shelley Desmarais from CLS Farms, joins Marshall to talk about this year's collaboration between CLS Farms, Yakima Valley Hops, and Roy Farms that allows brewers to contribute to a great cause by simply buying hops grown specifically for this purpose. 

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Sour beer has grown massively in popularity over the last few years, and one style that's received a good amount of attention is Berliner Weisse, not just because it's delicious and refreshing, but also because it's pretty easy to make. In this episode, contributor Malcolm Frazer joins Marshall to talk about this historical style as well as how a version made using Short & Shoddy methods turned out.

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One of the biggest vectors for oxygen exposure on the cold-side occurs when transferring beer from a fermentation vessel to a keg. In this episode, contributor Cade Jobe chats with Marshall about a method for reduce cold-side oxidation that involves continuously purging both the keg and the fermenter during the transfer process.

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Continuous CO2 Purging xBmt

In this exBEERience episode, contributor Andy Carter joins Marshall to talk about the ins and the outs of brewing with barrels.

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Oats have been used to make beer for centuries and are currently associated with styles like Oatmeal Stout and New England IPA. Whereas standard flaked oats are most common, some brewers choose to toast their oats before use to contribute unique characteristics said to be like oatmeal cookies. In this episode, contributor Matt Del Fiacco sits down with Marshall to discuss the use of oats in brewing, how to go about toasting oats, and the results of an xBmt on the topic.

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Toasted Oats xBmt

The COVID-19 pandemic has unquestionably impacted folks from all corners of the brewing industry, and that includes us here at Brülosophy. In this Brü's Views episode, contributor Cade Jobe joins Marshall to chat about how being quarantined for so long as affected their own brewing, how they've adapted, and share some tips some might find helpful.

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Oxygen is one of the most important yeast nutrients because it gets used to synthesize sterols and unsaturated fatty acids. Awhile ago, some clever brewers proposed the idea of using olive oil in place of oxygen and provided research that seemed to back it up. In this episode, contributor Cade Jobe joins Marshall to talk about this odd method and the results of an xBmt on the subject.

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Olive Oil In Place Of Aeration xBmt

We made it to episode 150, which means it's time for us to answer more listener submitted questions. If you have questions you'd like for us to respond to in a future Brü & A episode, email them to [email protected].

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Session IPA is relatively new style that offers all the hoppy goodness of a traditional American IPA but with a much lower amount of alcohol. In this episode, contributor Malcolm Frazer joins Marshall to talk about the advent of Session IPA as well as what tasters thought of one brewed using Short & Shoddy methods.

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Short & Shoddy Session IPA

Like all living organisms, yeast perform best when provided the proper nutrients, and zinc is viewed by many as being one of the most important. In this episode, contributor Cade Jobe sits down with Marshall to chat about the use of zinc in brewing and discuss the results of an interesting xBmt on the subject.

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Impact Of Adding Zinc At Yeast Pitch xBmt

In this exBEERience episode, contributor Andy Carter joins Marshall to chat about their experiences keeping all of their brewing gear clean and sanitized.

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Marshall sits down with Phil Chou and Jeff Dailey from Haas as well as Kaleb Schwecke from Yakima Valley Hops to talk about a brand new hop product called LupoMAX, which is sure to please the palates of all the hop-heads out there. Make sure to pick up your Citra, Mosaic, and Sabro LupoMAX from Yakima Valley Hops or Spot Hops before they're all gone!

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While barley malt is the primary source of sugar in beer, there are times the use of an alternative fermentable are warranted. Some of the most common non-malt sugars used in brewing are table sugar (sucrose) and corn sugar (dextrose). In this episode, contributor Matt Del Fiacco joins Marshall to chat about the use of sucrose and dextrose in brewing and discuss the results of an xBmt comparing the two.

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Dextrose Vs. Sucrose xBmt

Homebrew clubs are one of the best ways for brewers to access others who share their passion for brewing and beer. In this Brü's Views episode, contributor Andy Carter joins Marshall to discuss their experiences in and unabashed thoughts about the good, the bag, and the ugly sides of homebrew clubs.

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Cold-side oxidation can turn a good beer bad in little time, which has led many to employ methods to reduce exposing their beer to oxygen. One such method involves adding a chemical antioxidant known as sodium metabisulfite (SMB) at packaging. In this episode, contributor Jake Huolihan sits down with Marshall to talk about his experiences using SMB to mitigate oxygen and the results of a fascinating xBmt on the topic.

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New England IPA is one of the newer styles on the block that's brewed using a particular set of ingredients and methods known to contribute to its unique appearance and characteristics. In this episode, contributor Malcolm Frazer joins Marshall to discuss the history of NEIPA, common approaches to brewing good examples, and what tasters thought of a version made using Short & Shoddy methods.

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Star San is one of the most popular sanitizers used by brewers, as it's easy to use and very effective. However, one concern some have posed has to do with the large amount of foam Star San tends to leave behind in the packaging vessel, as some worry it can impact beer character. In this episode, Marshall is joined by contributor Cade Jobe to discuss the use of Star San as well as the results of a fascinating xBmt on the subject.

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Another 10 episodes have come and gone, which means it's time for us to answer a set of listener submitted questions. If you have questions you'd like for us to respond to in a future Brü & A episode, you can email them to [email protected].

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Dry hopping is viewed as being perhaps the best way to impart beer with a pungent punch of hoppy goodness. While many add this charge of hops directly to the fermenting beer, others prefer to use a filter. In this episode, contributor Brian Hall joins Marshall to discuss the purported pros and cons of using stainless mesh to filter dry hops as well as the results of an xBmt performed on the subject.

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Like many homebrewers, Brülosophy's Malcolm Frazer had always held onto the dream of one day leaving his typical 9-to-5 job to brew on the professional scale, and he eventually took the leap a few years ago. In this exBEERience episode, Malcolm chats with Marshall about how he made the decision to go pro and what the experience has been like.

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Once the mash rest is complete, brewers are often taught to perform a vorlauf, which involves recirculating sweet wort until it flows clear so as not to transfer spent grain bits to the brew kettle. In this episode, contributor Andy Carter joins Marshall to discuss the vorlauf process as well as the results of a very interesting xBmt on the topic.

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Lagers are amazing, but a lot of people refrain from brewing them because of all the "required" steps involved. However, over the last few years, some of us have approached lager brewing from a different perspective, adapting methods to make the process easier. In this episode, contributor Cade Jobe joins Marshall to talk about their opinions on cutting corners when brewing lagers.

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Back in the early days of homebrewing, it was customary for brewers to transfer their beer out of the primary fermentation vessel into a secondary vessel for a period of conditioning before packaging, though nowadays it's common to ferment in primary only. For some, this means extending the time the beer spends on the trub, which has been purported to lead to certain issues. In this episode, contributor Jake Huolihan sits down with Marshall to talk about the impact leaving beer in the primary fermenter can have on beer as well as the results of fascinating xBmt on the topic.

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With roots in 18th century England, English Porter is a traditional style of beer that's evolved a bit since it was first conceived. In this episode, contributor Malcolm Frazer chats with Marshall about this delicious historical style as well as the results of a batch brewed Short & Shoddy style.

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Brewing isn't the cheapest hobby, and one way brewers can save some money is by harvesting yeast that was previously used to ferment one beer and pitching it into a new batch of wort. When doing this, it's often recommended not to harvest from a high OG beer. In this episode, contributor Andy Carter joins Marshall to discuss reusing yeast, the purported concerns with harvesting from a high OG beer, and the result of an xBmt on the topic.

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Over the last few years, the numbers of homebrewers opting to use electricity as their energy source has rapidly grown. In this episode, contributor Matt Del Fiacco joins Marshall to discuss their experiences with electric brewing.

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The easiest and presumably most common method for adding spices to beer involves tossing them directly in at some point in the process, usually during the boil and/or fermentation. However, this method is believed by some to be a bit haphazard, leaving little room for controlling the pungency of the spice character, which has led to the use of alternative approaches. In this episode, contributor Cade Jobe joins Marshall to talk about the use of tinctures in brewing and discuss the results of an xBmt on the subject.

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We made it to our 130th episode, which means it's time for another Brü & A! Contributor Matt Del Fiacco joins Marshall to respond to a bunch of listener submitted questions on various topics.

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In this Brü's Views episode, contributor Cade Jobe joins Marshall to chat unabashedly about their opinions on beer evaluation and judging.

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In December 2019, Patrons of Brülosophy spent over an hour with Chip Walton of Chop & Brew, during which Chip talked about his experience in Norway, answered questions about various brewing topics, and told the story of his first time meeting Marshall, among other things. While these livecasts are typically only available to Brülosophy Patrons, Chip agreed to let me share his session with all of our listeners.

To learn how you can be a part of future Q&A livecasts as well as receive other cool rewards for your support, check out the Brülosophy Patreon page now! 

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Cold crashing is a relatively simple method brewers use to clarify beer prior to packaging. Yeast being the living organism it is, it's often recommended the temperature of beer be gently reduced over the course of a few days when cold crashing. In this episode, contributor Jake Huolihan joins Marshall to talk about the impact of crashing speed and the results of an interesting xBmt on the topic.

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As a relatively new style, British Golden Ale was inspired by the rise in popularity of fizzy yellow lager, though due to the heavier handed hopping rates it often gets compared to American Pale Ale. Crisp, refreshing, and endlessly crushable, contributor Matt Del Fiacco is a huge fan of this style and recently brewed one up using a number of corner-cutting methods. In this episode, Matt joins Marshall to talk about British Golden Ale as well as the results of his Short & Shoddy batch.

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Being a living organism, yeast requires nutrients in order to ferment healthily. While many nutrients are naturally present in wort, others are deficient, which is why some brewers choose to add some themselves. In this episode, Marshall sits down with contributor Cade Jobe to discuss the various types of yeast nutrients, how they're purported to impact beer, and the results of an xBmt on the subject. 

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Traditionally, lager beers are fermented cool then stored for a fairly long amount of time, which is believed to be an important component to creating the proper characteristics. In this episode, contributor Cade Jobe joins Marshall to discuss their experiences using various lager fermentation methods, from traditional to the most blasphemous. 

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Yeast pitch rate is believed by many to be one of the most important aspects of making good beer, and for the most part, this requires propagation in a starter. However, when fermenting with Kveik, some have claimed underpitching leads to the production of more desirable characteristics. In this episode, contributor Matt Del Fiacco joins Marshall to talk about pitch rate when using Kveik and the results of an xBmt on the topic.

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Hazy IPA has taken the beer and brewing world by storm, and along with it has come a bunch of strongly held opinions. In this episode, contributor Brian Hall sits down with Marshall to discuss the history of New England and share their unabashed opinions about this novel style.

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Aroma is one of the first things noticed when enjoying a beer. Brewers of hoppy beers have long sought to pack as much flavor and aroma into their product, which they try to protect by whatever means necessary. In this episode, contributor Brian Hall joins discuss the method of purging a keg's headspace after packaging and the results of an interesting xBmt on the topic.

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We made it to episode 120, which means it's time for another Brü & A! Contributor Matt Del Fiacco joins Marshall to respond to host of listener submitted questions on various topics, from brewing methods to how much we actually drink.

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Of the many process concerns voiced by all-grain brewers, one of the most common has to do with either low or inconsistent efficiency. In this episode, contributor Cade Jobe sits down with Marshall to talk about their experiences dealing with efficiency issues and discussing things they've done to make things better.

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California Common is known to be one of the first truly American styles of beer that was purportedly consumed in large quantities by hopeful folks during the California Gold Rush. In this episode, contributor Malcolm Frazer joins Marshall to discuss this great style as well as how a version brewed using Short & Shoddy methods turned out.

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Our first episode of 2019 is focused on an ingredient that has been used for years to fix stuck fermentations, though has gained popularity as a standard addition when making Brut IPA. While enzymes naturally occur during the brewing process and are responsible for converting starches into fermentable sugars, brewers have available to them a few adjunct enzyme options designed to improve overall attenuation. Join Brian and Marshall as they discuss the various types of enzymes relevant to brewing as well as the results of some fascinating exBEERiments on the subject!

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One of the most recognizable aspects of beer is its bitterness, which is imparted almost entirely by the alpha acids present in hops. In this episode, contributor Matt Del Fiacco joins Marshall to chat about various aspects of bitterness in beer as well as the results from some interesting xBmts.

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