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BeerSmith Home and Beer Brewing Podcast

305 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★ - 398 ratings

Home Brewing and How to Brew Podcast for Beer Brewers

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Episodes

Sour Beers with Michael Tonsmeire – BeerSmith Podcast #255

April 14, 2022 00:11 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MB

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

March 30, 2022 19:22 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MB

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

March 21, 2022 22:50 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MB

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

February 27, 2022 17:44 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MB

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

February 17, 2022 18:18 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MB

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

January 31, 2022 22:37 - 50 minutes - 46.8 MB

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

December 24, 2021 18:20 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MB

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

December 16, 2021 18:21 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MB

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

November 29, 2021 23:05 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MB

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

November 18, 2021 17:18 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MB

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

October 27, 2021 17:30 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MB

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

October 15, 2021 19:27 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MB

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

September 16, 2021 16:48 - 52 minutes - 48.6 MB

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

August 25, 2021 21:29 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MB

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

August 12, 2021 20:09 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MB

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

July 28, 2021 17:02 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MB

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

July 12, 2021 15:56 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MB

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

June 28, 2021 19:09 - 52 minutes - 48.6 MB

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

June 19, 2021 20:14 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MB

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

May 29, 2021 16:47 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MB

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

May 16, 2021 22:22 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MB

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

April 29, 2021 21:38 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MB

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

March 31, 2021 17:40 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MB

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

March 20, 2021 16:43 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MB

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

March 01, 2021 03:25 - 50 minutes - 46.8 MB

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

February 21, 2021 17:22 - 51 minutes - 47 MB

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

January 27, 2021 01:10 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MB

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

December 31, 2020 19:01 - 57 minutes - 53 MB

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

December 15, 2020 23:01 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MB

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

November 30, 2020 23:47 - 46 minutes - 43.1 MB

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

November 18, 2020 21:08 - 53 minutes - 49 MB

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

October 29, 2020 18:13 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MB

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

October 23, 2020 20:02 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MB

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

September 29, 2020 20:12 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MB

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

September 21, 2020 23:21 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MB

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

August 30, 2020 22:28 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MB

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

July 30, 2020 20:15 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MB

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

July 20, 2020 16:30 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MB

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

June 25, 2020 21:27 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MB

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

June 02, 2020 18:51 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MB

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

May 26, 2020 15:59 - 46 minutes - 43.1 MB

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

May 08, 2020 21:57 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MB

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

April 20, 2020 16:56 - 56 minutes - 51.6 MB

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

April 15, 2020 20:54 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MB

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

April 01, 2020 16:41 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MB

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

March 30, 2020 17:29 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MB

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

February 28, 2020 15:37 - 49 minutes - 45.8 MB

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

February 18, 2020 21:33 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MB

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

February 01, 2020 00:44 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MB

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

January 11, 2020 20:22 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MB

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.

Guests

Jason Romano
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John Bolton
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