The Brew is Out There!
Drew loves his Saisons, this is known. He also loves his hops. Until recently, big bold hoppy character and big spicy Belgian yeast characters have been difficult to bring together in harmony. Here's a quick look at Drew's process for making a hoppy Saison.
Links:
Citra Saison: https://www.experimentalbrew.com/recipes/citra-saison
Loral Canyon Saison: https://www.experimentalbrew.com/recipes/loral-canyon-saison
Drew's Saison Guide: https://www.maltosefalcons.com/blogs/brewing-techniques-tips/a-guide-to-…
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Brew Files – Episode 107 – Seasonal Hoppiness

Sit 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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The Brew Is Out There!
In another look at semi forgotten styles, Drew sits down with Bill Butcher of Alexandria’s Port City Brewing to discuss their World Beer Cup Gold Medal winning beer – Optimal Wit and what makes a good wit sing!
Links
Port City Brewing: https://www.portcitybrewing.com/
Optimal Wit Recipe: https://www.experimentalbrew.com/2024/06/08/port-city-brewing-optimal-wit/
This episode is brought to you by:

Grainfather and The Air Still Pro
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Brew Files – Episode 166 – Optimal Wit


For the first time, Denny Conn made his way to the Southern California Homebrewers Festival in Temecula. Hear his reaction to the beers and festivities and his talk!

Episode Links:

Zebulon Ales – The WWII Pub with Ron Pattison – https://www.facebook.com/events/408925275370905/
Ale Apothecary Sale – https://newschoolbeer.com/home/2024/5/the-ale-apothecary-is-for-sale-founder-paul-arney-retiring-from-the-industry
Drew’s Mild – https://community.grainfather.com/recipes/1083735
Thursday Murder Club – https://www.amazon.com/Thursday-Murder-Club-Novel/dp/1984880969
Patreon Remember even a buck is good for charity: http://www.patreon.com/experimentalbrewing

Episode Contents:
00:00:00 Opening & Our Sponsors
00:02:09 Announcements & Feedback
00:09:12 The Pub
00:27:14 The Brewery
00:44:26 The Lounge – Denny Conn – SCHF
01:24:39 Quick Tip & Something Other
This episode is brought to you by:

​Jaded Brewing

​Wyeast Labs

​YCH Hops
Interested in helping Denny and Drew with the IGOR program (aka help us run experiments!) – contact them at igor@experimentalbrew.com. We want more Citizen Science!
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Episode 198 – Denny In Temecula


The Brew Is Out There!
Given all the recent talk about extract and brewing – its time to revisit a 2017 conversation!
Drew and Denny hit the phones with Jay Ankeney, a long time homebrewer in Los Angeles who’s been brewing longer than most of us. And interestingly – Jay still brews with extract and grains. Why does he still brew with extract? What are some of his tips and tricks and what does he do that either agrees or disagrees with prevailing wisdom. Well, you’re going to have to listen!
Links
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Grainfather and The Air Still Pro
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Brew Files – Episode 165 – REPLAY – Extract with Jay


It’s the busy brewing season for Drew and we prove we can still make mistakes – like bringin back the infamous Clam Chowder Saison! In the Lounge we sit and talk with homebrewer Jason Barker about his recent winning efforts with Denny’s club!

Episode Links:

Homebrewers Association: https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/experimental
Gourmet Brewing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-4UPAWH4_I
Firestone Walker XPA: https://thefullpint.com/beer-news/firestone-xpa-details-on-firestone-walkers-newest-seasonal/
The Resurrection of Narragansett: https://www.pelliclemag.com/home/2024/4/9/youre-gonna-need-a-bigger-boat-narragansett-brewery-in-providence-rhode-island
Hop Crops Shrinking Again: https://hopqueries.com/hop-queries-7-9-2024-acreage-will-shrink-again/#more-128
The Clam Chowder Beer: https://www.experimentalbrew.com/2015/04/27/clam-chowder-saison-or-chowdah-saison/
I Dream Of Jenny: https://community.grainfather.com/recipes/1083403/
Jason’s Belgian Golden Strong: https://www.experimentalbrew.com/2024/04/29/jasons-belgian-golden-strong/
Wyeast 3068: https://wyeastlab.com/product/weihenstephan-weizen/
Fallout: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0CN4J59BF/
Patreon Remember even a buck is good for charity: http://www.patreon.com/experimentalbrewing

Episode Contents:
00:00:00 Opening & Our Sponsors
00:02:07 Announcements & Feedback
00:06:08 The Pub
00:22:43 The Brewery
00:40:04 The Lounge – Jason Barker
01:07:30 The Wyeast Style Spotlight
01:16:07 Quick Tip & Something Other
This episode is brought to you by:

​Jaded Brewing

​Wyeast Labs

​YCH Hops
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In the meanwhile, subscribe via your favorite podcasting service (iTunes, etc). Like our podcast, review it – talk it up! If you have comments, feedbacks, harassments, etc, feel free to drop us a line at podcast@experimentalbrew.com. Follow us on Facebook (ExperimentalHomebrewing) or Twitter (@ExpBrewing). If you have questions you’d like answered in our Q&A; segment, send an email to questions@experimntalbrew.com!
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Episode 197 – Golden Clams


The Brew Is Out There!
You’ve heard us speak about the pleasures of Alesong’s French 75 cocktail inspired barrel aged Saison. Now we’ve brought Matt Van Wyk back to discuss how their process works behind the French 75 and their other cocktail inspired beers.
Links
This episode is brought to you by:
Alesong Brewing & Blending: https://www.alesongbrewing.com/
French 75 Recipe: https://www.experimentalbrew.com/2024/04/23/alesongs-french-75/

Grainfather and The Air Still Pro
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Brew Files – Episode 107 – Seasonal Hoppiness

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