Experimental Brewing
658 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★ - 266 ratingsSit down with Denny Conn and Drew Beechum, authors of Experimental Homebrewing and Homebrewing All-Stars as they explore the world of beer and homebrew. Every episode tackles the science of brewing and the art of brewing. Listen and learn how to make and appreciate better beer and how to create even the craziest idea you have. We can't promise that you'll save the world, but we can promise mad science in the pursuit of great beer!
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Brew Files – 139 – Bottling With The Food Engineer
March 12, 2023 08:09 - 45 minutes - 20.8 MBThe Brew Is Out There! While many experienced brewers switch to kegs for convenience, some still hold to the path of bottling. Christian Mercado, host of The Food Engineer Podcast, makes his case for bottling – particularly when it … Continue reading →
Episode 171 – And With the Support of Brewers Like You…
March 04, 2023 01:44 - 1 hour - 32.1 MBDavid James won the Annual Cascade Brewers Society competition in support of public radio (KLCC) with his multi award winning Czech Amber Lager. After we sift through a bunch of your Q&A feedback, we sit down and talk with him … Continue reading →
Brew Files – 138 – Masa’s Guavaaahhh!
February 28, 2023 06:07 - 45 minutes - 20.9 MBThe Brew Is Out There! The annual Doug King Memorial Competition celebrating Doug’s craziness has a new winner – Masa Kitano of the Socal Cerveceros with his Guavaaahhh Gose. Drew talks with Masa about how he got into homebrewing, … Continue reading →
Episode 170 – Questions with John Pt. Deux
February 17, 2023 18:51 - 1 hour - 33.2 MBYou sent us so many questions that it took 2 episodes to answer them all! In this second of two parts, Denny and Drew are joined by Mr. How-to-Brew himself, John Palmer to try to answer your homebrew questions. (Don’t … Continue reading →
Brew Files – 137 – Wild Malty Fields
February 11, 2023 06:04 - 42 minutes - 19.6 MBThe Brew Is Out There!In these days of IPAification, Atascadero’s Wild Fields Brewhouse is making waves and GABF gold with malt forward beers. Drew sits down with brewery co-founder Ryan Fields to talk about making malty gold! Links: Wild … Continue reading →
Episode 169 – Questions with John
February 03, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 29.3 MBWe asked you for your questions and did you come through. In this first of two parts, Denny and Drew are joined by Mr. How-to-Brew himself, John Palmer to trawl the stormy seas of homebrew questions in search of our … Continue reading →
Brew Files – 136 – Homebrew Summer
January 28, 2023 12:00 - 41 minutes - 18.8 MBThe Brew Is Out There!We often talk about the connection between homebrewing and commercial brewing, but in the case of San Diego Beer News’ “Homebrew Summer” – it’s the literal truth. We’re talking to Brandon Hernández, who’s organized the … Continue reading →
Episode 168 – 99 Weeks of Brew
January 14, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 28.1 MBIt’s a new year and for many, time for a new challenge!? If you’re crazy, you can follow Martin Keen’s example and brew every BJCP style over 99 weeks. We ask him just why and how he made that magic … Continue reading →
Brew Files – 135 – Lee’s Porter
December 16, 2022 22:00 - 37 minutes - 17 MBThe Brew Is Out There! In this wildly digressive episode, Drew talks with Lee Lord, Head Brewer of the resurrected New England classic – Narragansett Brewing. We’re exploring her new Narragansett Porter that throws back even further than the brewery’s … Continue reading →
Episode 167 – Drink Your Shoes!
December 12, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 21.2 MBAs we approach year’s end, Denny and Drew catch up on what’s happened over the last couple of week’s and Drew goes to Hobblin’ in his Shoes thanks to Denny’s special delivery! Episode Links: Homebrewers Association: https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/experimental Guinness Opening in Chicago: … Continue reading →
Brew Files – 134 – 300 Episodes of Beer
December 07, 2022 05:00 - 39 minutes - 18.1 MBThe Brew Is Out There! After 300 episodes of talking about beer, it’s time to look back on what’s changed. How we brew, what we brew and why we brew! Here’s to 300 more episodes! This episode is brought to … Continue reading →
Episode 166 – Brew Your Own Questions
November 28, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 28.4 MBIn this special Thanksgiving weekend episode, Denny and Drew bring you their recent Q&A session for Brew Your Own Magazine. Every month BYO brings members an online beery experience and here we answered a bunch of questions for readers! Episode … Continue reading →
Brew Files – 133 – Revisiting Our Favorite Holiday Recipes
November 21, 2022 01:00 - 24 minutes - 11.3 MBThe Brew Is Out There! We had a question come in regarding “Holiday beers” – For Denny, that’s Bourbon Vanilla Imperial Porter. For Drew – that’s Falconsclaws. We’re pulling together two separate episodes to review Denny’s quick turnaround holiday gift … Continue reading →
Episode 165 – Catching Up with Wild Parrot
November 13, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 27.6 MBDrew catches up with the crew at Wild Parrot to find out how things have gone now that they’re opened. How’s the brewing gone and how are they’re intregrating into their neighborhood fabric! Episode Links: Homebrewers Association: https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/experimental AHA National … Continue reading →
Brew Files – 132 – Brown Thoughts with Wayne
November 08, 2022 06:00 - 41 minutes - 19.1 MBThe Brew Is Out There! The American Brown Ale feels like almost a thing of the past, but how can you make this foundational style of American craft beer? Drew talks with Wayne Wambles of Cigar City Brewing about lessons … Continue reading →
Episode 164 – Ales Through The Ages
October 29, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 40.3 MBWARNING – Drew excessively nerds out with Frank Clark of Colonial Williamsburg about beer through the years and their upcoming brewing history conference – Ale Through The Ages. (note the proper title – no matter how many times we mess … Continue reading →
Brew Files – 131 – Doubly Bitter with Bob
October 23, 2022 05:00 - 41 minutes - 18.8 MBThe Brew Is Out There! Bob’s back! Bob was just in Belgium for the celebration of De Ranke XX Bitter – the original craft Belgian hoppy beer. He spoke at the aptly named Bitterland and has brought back tips and … Continue reading →
Brew Files - 131 - Doubly Bitter with Bob
October 23, 2022 05:00 - 41 minutes - 18.8 MBThe Brew Is Out There! Bob's back! Bob was just in Belgium for the celebration of De Ranke XX Bitter - the original craft Belgian hoppy beer. He spoke at the aptly named Bitterland and has brought back tips and tricks for making a big brash hopped up beer! This episode is brought to you by: American Homebrewers Association Brewing America Mangrove Jacks Don't forget to subscribe via your favorite podcasting service (iTunes, etc). Like our podcast, review it - talk it up! If you have comm...
Episode 163 - A Couple Dummies Homebrewing
October 14, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 34 MBMarty Nachel has been thinking about homebrewing for a damn sight longer than most of us weilding a mash paddle. In that time, he's seen a number of changes and has documented it in "Homebrewing for Dummies". We're look back over homebrewing and what's changed in his brand new 3rd Edition. Episode Links: Homebrewers Association: https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/experimental Survivables Presentation: CORRECTED LINK - https://hopandbrewschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Next-Gen-Su...
Episode 163 – A Couple Dummies Homebrewing
October 14, 2022 22:00 - 34 MBMarty Nachel has been thinking about homebrewing for a damn sight longer than most of us weilding a mash paddle. In that time, he's seen a number of changes and has documented it in “Homebrewing for Dummies”. We're look back … Continue reading →
Brew Files – 130 – The Brave Braggot
October 09, 2022 19:00 - 30 minutes - 13.9 MBThe Brew Is Out There! The Maltose Falcons are turning 50 in 2024 and to celebrate we’re kicking off a series of collaboration brews starting with an Imperial Porter Braggot brewed by Bravery Brewing. Drew talks with Brian Avery about … Continue reading →
Brew Files - 130 - The Brave Braggot
October 09, 2022 19:00 - 30 minutes - 13.9 MBThe Brew Is Out There! The Maltose Falcons are turning 50 in 2024 and to celebrate we're kicking off a series of collaboration brews starting with an Imperial Porter Braggot brewed by Bravery Brewing. Drew talks with Brian Avery about how the beer is constructed and what we can expect in a year! This episode is brought to you by: American Homebrewers Association Brewing America Mangrove Jacks Don't forget to subscribe via your favorite podcasting service (iTunes, etc). Like our podcast...
Episode 162 – Survivables – The Latest
October 01, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 28.9 MBThe notion of “Survivable Hop Compounds” has changed the way we plan and use hops in our favorite IPAs. Being new science, there are changes occurring between harvest years and so Denny sits down with Patrick Jensen and Spencer Tielkemeir … Continue reading →
Episode 162 - Survivables - The Latest
October 01, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 28.9 MBThe notion of "Survivable Hop Compounds" has changed the way we plan and use hops in our favorite IPAs. Being new science, there are changes occurring between harvest years and so Denny sits down with Patrick Jensen and Spencer Tielkemeir of Yakima Chief Hops to cover where we (hop) stand! Episode Links: Homebrewers Association: https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/experimental Brew Files - Festbier and Marzen: https://www.experimentalbrew.com/podcast/brew-files-episode-58-march-oct... NA...
Brew Files – 129 – Caleb's Existential Gold
September 25, 2022 19:00 - 48 minutes - 22.1 MBThe Brew Is Out There! Caleb Meinke may just overthink his brewday, but the results speak for themselves. In addition to being 2021’s Midwest Homebrewer of the Year, he’s taken gold in the AHA for the neglected American Wheat and … Continue reading →
Brew Files - 129 - Caleb's Existential Gold
September 25, 2022 19:00 - 48 minutes - 22.1 MBThe Brew Is Out There! Caleb Meinke may just overthink his brewday, but the results speak for themselves. In addition to being 2021's Midwest Homebrewer of the Year, he's taken gold in the AHA for the neglected American Wheat and challenging American Lager. Links Willow Run American Wheat Beer: https://www.experimentalbrew.com/recipes/willow-run-wheat-beer Len's Light Lager: https://www.experimentalbrew.com/recipes/lens-light-lager This episode is brought to you by: American Homebrewers ...
Episode 161 - A Thiologue
September 16, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 30.2 MBThiols are all the rage right now, so much so that Omega Yeast, Phantasm and Yakima Chief all brought thiol enhancing products to the market at the same time. Denny finds out how these products can be used together to synergistically maximize impact in any IPA style Episode Links: Homebrewers Association: https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/experimental Boogie of the Bells: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qEt1CXMWpE&t=4s Tru Colors Closing: https://www.brewbound.com/news/tru-colors-mo...
Episode 161 – A Thiologue
September 16, 2022 23:00 - 30.2 MBThiols are all the rage right now, so much so that Omega Yeast, Phantasm and Yakima Chief all brought thiol enhancing products to the market at the same time. Denny finds out how these products can be used together to … Continue reading →
Brew Files – 128 – REPLAYPLUS – Vanilla Bean Dreams
September 10, 2022 22:00 - 48 minutes - 22.2 MBThe Brew is Out There! Drew’s revisitng his discussion with Sara Anderson of IndriVanilla, but before that… he’s tasting his now year old Vanilla extracts. What difference is there in the four different beans he used? And then back to … Continue reading →
Brew Files - 128 - REPLAYPLUS - Vanilla Bean Dreams
September 10, 2022 22:00 - 48 minutes - 22.2 MBThe Brew is Out There! Drew's revisitng his discussion with Sara Anderson of IndriVanilla, but before that... he's tasting his now year old Vanilla extracts. What difference is there in the four different beans he used? And then back to the interview all about Vanilla and just why it's so unique. Links: IndriVanilla (the Retail Store): https://indrivanilla.com/ Vanilla Bean Co-Op (Facebook Group): Denny's World Famous Bourbon Vanilla Imperial Porter: https://www.experimentalbrew.com/rec...
Episode 160 – REPLAY – The Legend of Answers
September 02, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 34.3 MBIt’s time! Time for a whole bunch of questions and answers. In this go around it seems many of you have hops on the brain – so it’s only fitting we also announce a chance to win 2 tickets to … Continue reading →
Episode 160 - REPLAY - The Legend of Answers
September 02, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 34.3 MBIt's time! Time for a whole bunch of questions and answers. In this go around it seems many of you have hops on the brain - so it's only fitting we also announce a chance to win 2 tickets to Yakima Chief Hops Hop and Brew School®. Enter by 7/26 at https://www.experimentalbrew.com/hopandbrew! On with the questions! Episode Links: Hop & Brew School - https://www.yakimachief.com/events/ Patreon Remember even a buck is good for charity: http://www.patreon.com/experimentalbrewing Experimental Bre...
Brew Files – 127 – Turning A Joke Into A Beer
August 26, 2022 22:00 - 14 MBThe Brew Is Out There! Drew's Garage Rehab is almost done which means it's time to plan to brew! From the ashes of a Facebook joke, here comes a “Mild Cream Saison”. What goes into one of those? Sit back … Continue reading →
Brew Files - 127 - Turning A Joke Into A Beer
August 26, 2022 22:00 - 30 minutes - 14 MBThe Brew Is Out There! Drew's Garage Rehab is almost done which means it's time to plan to brew! From the ashes of a Facebook joke, here comes a "Mild Cream Saison". What goes into one of those? Sit back and find out! Links Prototype Mild Cream Saison Recipe: https://www.brewersfriend.com/homebrew/recipe/view/1307067/-beer-of-myse... This episode is brought to you by: American Homebrewers Association Brewing America Mangrove Jacks Don't forget to subscribe via your favorite podcasting ...
Episode 159 - pH with Martin
August 24, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 27.1 MBThe subject of water and most importantly, pH can be utterly confounding. Buffering capacity, acids, salt concentrations, "measurements expressed as" and temperature add to a mix of questions that baffle even experienced brewers. We sit down with Martin Brungard to work through common questions we see online to see if we can get answers! Episode Links: Homebrewers Association: https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/experimental Hop & Brew School: https://hopandbrewschool.com/ The Pizza Sh...
Episode 159 – pH with Martin
August 24, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 27.1 MBThe subject of water and most importantly, pH can be utterly confounding. Buffering capacity, acids, salt concentrations, “measurements expressed as” and temperature add to a mix of questions that baffle even experienced brewers. We sit down with Martin Brungard to … Continue reading →
Brew Files – 126 – West Coast Two Way Street
August 21, 2022 01:00 - 13.6 MBThe Brew Is Out There! To explore the debate about the West Coast IPA, Drew enlisted the Falcons to make their examples of the two current styles. Which won – the bitter “Classic” or the softer “Modern”. Nico and Jeff … Continue reading →
Brew Files - 126 - West Coast Two Way Street
August 21, 2022 01:00 - 29 minutes - 13.6 MBThe Brew Is Out There! To explore the debate about the West Coast IPA, Drew enlisted the Falcons to make their examples of the two current styles. Which won - the bitter "Classic" or the softer "Modern". Nico and Jeff discuss the "Six Demon Bag" and "Bit-O-Sunny" Links Bit-O-Sunny "New" West Coast IPA: https://www.experimentalbrew.com/recipes/bit-o-sunny-modern-west-coast-ipa Six Demon Bag "Classic" West Coast IPA: https://www.experimentalbrew.com/recipes/six-demon-bag-ipa This episode is ...
Episode 158 – My Beer with Andre
August 08, 2022 07:00 - 22.7 MBWhat happens when an old VW bus goes changing owners across the seas? Magic, naturally! Denny talks with Andre, who we've talked with before, this time in Oregon and with Brand beer. Ride the magic bus! Episode Links: Homebrewers Association: … Continue reading →
Episode 158 - My Beer with Andre
August 08, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 22.7 MBWhat happens when an old VW bus goes changing owners across the seas? Magic, naturally! Denny talks with Andre, who we've talked with before, this time in Oregon and with Brand beer. Ride the magic bus! Episode Links: Homebrewers Association: https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/experimental Hop & Brew School: https://hopandbrewschool.com/ Best Bitters in the Spotlight: https://www.goodbeerhunting.com/blog/2022/4/5/dont-call-it-a-comeback-ta... New Life for Hair of the Dog: https://alla...
Brew Files – 125 – Societe du Lambic, Part 3
July 29, 2022 19:00 - 23.6 MBThe Brew Is Out There! It's part 3 with Andy and Derek of Society du Lambic and their decade spanning mixed culture brewing project. We talk about blending day, flavors and how they add them and how to keep a … Continue reading →
Brew Files - 125 - Societe du Lambic, Part 3
July 29, 2022 19:00 - 51 minutes - 23.6 MBThe Brew Is Out There! It's part 3 with Andy and Derek of Society du Lambic and their decade spanning mixed culture brewing project. We talk about blending day, flavors and how they add them and how to keep a massive project running year after year! Ask followup questions and tell us about other club projects! [email protected] Links Societe du Lambic: http://societedulambic.com/ This episode is brought to you by: American Homebrewers Association Brewing America Mangrove Jack...
Episode 157 - A Collection of Unmitigated Brewing
July 24, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 22.1 MBIn this episode, Denny and Drew look at what's happening in New Jersey and the Craft Brew Economy before tackling more of Denny's brewing (mis)adventures and Drew's brewery rehab (Still looking for your ideas - Look at that old setup!) Episode Links: Homebrewers Association: https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/experimental Hop & Brew School: https://hopandbrewschool.com/ New Jersey's New Craft Brewery Rules: https://njindy.com/2022/07/07/new-jerseys-new-regulations-on-craft-brewe... Re...
Episode 157 – A Collection of Unmitigated Brewing
July 24, 2022 20:00 - 22.1 MBIn this episode, Denny and Drew look at what's happening in New Jersey and the Craft Brew Economy before tackling more of Denny's brewing (mis)adventures and Drew's brewery rehab (Still looking for your ideas – Look at that old setup!) … Continue reading →
Brew Files - 124 - Societe du Lambic, Part 2
July 16, 2022 23:00 - 45 minutes - 20.9 MBThe Brew Is Out There! In this part 2 of 3(?), Drew talks with Andy and Derek of the Society of Barley Engineers about managing the fermentation, maintenance and "harvest" day for the 20+ year Societe du Lambic project. There will be a part 3 covering flavoring, packaging and serving their beers at festival! (Ask questions - [email protected]) Links Societe du Lambic: http://societedulambic.com/ This episode is brought to you by: American Homebrewers Association Brewing America ...
Brew Files – 124 – Societe du Lambic, Part 2
July 16, 2022 23:00 - 45 minutes - 20.9 MBThe Brew Is Out There! In this part 2 of 3(?), Drew talks with Andy and Derek of the Society of Barley Engineers about managing the fermentation, maintenance and “harvest” day for the 20+ year Societe du Lambic project. There … Continue reading →
Episode 156 – Wild Parrots of Pasadena
July 10, 2022 06:00 - 31.8 MBWe love cafes and we love breweries. Wild Parrot Brewing is helping the folks at Rosebud Coffee to bring them both together. Drew talks with his new neighbor, John Jackson, about the challenges of opening a compact 7 barrel system … Continue reading →
Episode 156 - Wild Parrots of Pasadena
July 10, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 31.8 MBWe love cafes and we love breweries. Wild Parrot Brewing is helping the folks at Rosebud Coffee to bring them both together. Drew talks with his new neighbor, John Jackson, about the challenges of opening a compact 7 barrel system to make an all day hangout spot. Episode Links: Homebrewers Association: https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/experimental Hop & Brew School: https://hopandbrewschool.com/ AHA National Homebrew Comp Winners: https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/news/2022-nat...
Brew Files – 123 – Societe du Lambic, Part 1
July 02, 2022 04:00 - 17.8 MBThe Brew Is Out There! For the past 20 years, the Societe du Lambic has dropped fabulous mixed culture lambic-inspired beers at the SoCal Homebrewers Fest. In this first episode, Andy Gamelin and Drew discuss how the lambic project started … Continue reading →
Brew Files - 123 - Societe du Lambic, Part 1
July 02, 2022 04:00 - 38 minutes - 17.8 MBThe Brew Is Out There! For the past 20 years, the Societe du Lambic has dropped fabulous mixed culture lambic-inspired beers at the SoCal Homebrewers Fest. In this first episode, Andy Gamelin and Drew discuss how the lambic project started and how the massive brewday runs! Links Societe du Lambic: http://societedulambic.com/ This episode is brought to you by: American Homebrewers Association Brewing America Mangrove Jacks Don't forget to subscribe via your favorite podcasting service (iT...