James and Shannon are joined by Sarah from Flora Brewing to talk about the artistry behind craft beer, from the beer making process to logos, packaging and brewery design. Sarah plays Double Hopbeat’s Mash IN’ and OUT’ Word Association Game and much more!

Shannon and James discuss dogs at breweries, origin tales of growlers and more. The pair share their own experience of how their four-legged companion “Strider” influenced a special brew name and label.

James and Shannon discuss first experiences with homebrewing, tips on how to get started homebrewing, Lord Voldemort and more.

James and Shannon talk about updates on their home brewing, beer slang, how to pick a brewery and more.

In their first inaugural episode of Double Hopbeat, hosts James and Shannon open their home and introduce themselves to their new podcast friends. Episode 1 dives into James’ home brewing adventures and provides listeners with helpful tips for choosing the pint of beer that’s just right. Try not to spit out your brew as the pair recount an amusing encounter at a brewery. Fun beer facts, jokes and an invitation to share your experiences concludes the pilot batch episode that ferments into that perfect pint.