This week James discusses the new steam condenser lid from Spike brewing. While on vacation, the duo revisited some Cape Cod breweries to check out the changes due to COVID. 

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James and Shannon are joined by Paul Tecker, Founder of H2OPS sparkling hop water, as they continue a mini series on non-alcoholic craft beverages. The trio touch on home grown hops, the rise of hop water, and home brewing. 

This week starts a mini-series centered around hop forward non-alcoholic craft beverages for craft beer lovers. James and Shannon are joined by special guest Dean Eberhardt, Co-Founder of Hoplark HopTea, to discuss how hops can be used in more than just beer. Dean shares Hoplark's journey and the evolution of HopTea. 

James and Shannon talk about automated home brew machines and debate which is better: traditional home brewing equipment or automated systems. 

On this week's episode, James and Shannon are kickstarting the summer with beer gardens, a beer review and a special birthday shoutout.

On this episode, James and Shannon are joined by Sean, a production manager and beer connoisseur. They talk craft beer in NYC, traveling the world, and some upcoming projects.

Resources: 

https://www.brewersassociation.org/resource-hub/diversity/

https://www.insider.com/celeste-beatty-first-black-woman-harlem-brewing-company-2019-9

https://www.thrillist.com/drink/nation/black-owned-breweries-us

On a lighter episode of Double Hopbeat, homebrewing strikes back, dogs deliver beer and beer goes virtual. Plus find out what Shannon finds interesting.

James and Shannon welcome back Jack Lamson from Lamson Brewing to close out their series on beer ingredients with recipe development. James and Jack share their recipe development experiences as well as tips for those look to dip their toes into creating their own brew.

James and Shannon wrap up their beer ingredient series, discussing water, hops and adjuncts. Find out why water isn't just water and what some of the most exotic beer add-ins are. 

On a special bonus episode, James and Shannon talk about the effects of COVID-19 on the beer industry. They highlight positive stories of the craft beer community coming together. Episode 29 includes ideas to keep you busy while social distancing and ways to support local businesses.