Shannon and James welcome special guest Julia Herz, the Executive Director of the American Homebrewers Association (AHA). We talk about the Zymurgy magazine, share experiences as members of the AHA community and so much more. This is a MUST listen episode! 

Special thanks to this week's guest, Julia Herz and the American Homebrewers Association (AHA). 

Are you a fellow homebrewer and want to share your homebrewing journey with us? DM us @doublehopbeatpodcast on instagram and be sure to follow us. Catch you on the brew side! 

This week James and Shannon are joined by Chris from 21 Left Brewing. Hear all about Chris's start in homebrewing, the inspiration for his logo and name, and what its like to be a brew-your-own instruction. Plus, some advice for those thinking of entering competitions. 

@21Left.Brewing

Join Shannon and James as they chat with fellow homebrewer Clayton, from Homabrews, about festivals, British style beers, and brewing for charity. 

Special thanks to Clayton for joining us! @Homabrews

Check out Brewing up a Cure, happening in Pittsburgh this October.

https://brewingupacure.org

Check out Caitlin's designs at @aithoncreative

Bonus episode!

James and Shannon do a deep dive into parti-gyle brewing. Find out how this method of brewing came about and how you can use it to your advantage. Plus the duo share their Brew-years resolutions.

Episode sources:

Smith, Brad. May 22, 2015.  "Parti-Gyle Brewing – Two Beers from One Mash Revisited"

https://beersmith.com/blog/2015/05/22/parti-gyle-brewing-two-beers-from-one-mash-revisited/

Mosher, Randy. Jan 16, 2019. "Parti-gyle brewing" https://www.morebeer.com/articles/Parti-Gyle_Brewing 

Stange, Joe. February 7, 2016. "Practicle Parti-Gyle Brewing" https://beerandbrewing.com/practical-parti-gyle-brewing/

Happy Holidays!

James and Shannon discuss three techniques for homebrewing low ABV beers. And James shares more Dad jokes. 

Episode article:

Dillon, Craig & Ben Sanderson. Brulosophy Nov 11 2021. "The Brewing of Non-Alcoholic and Ultralow Alcohol Beer: Methods Made Simple" https://brulosophy.com/2021/11/11/the-brewing-of-non-alcoholic-and-ultralow-alcohol-beer-methods-made-simple/

On this episode James recounts his experience with his first homebrew competition, while Shannon reveals the outcome of her cider. The duo discuss Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals from the giants of homebrew technology. Plus, find out more about the innovative nail polish no one asked for but is being mass produced anyways.

@spikebrewing 

@Northernbrewer

@SSBrewtech

@morebeer

Shannon talks about her experience making cider. While James recaps their trip to @spacecatbrewingco in Norwalk, CT.

Shannon and James wrap up their St Louis recap with reviews of Urban Chestnut Brewing Company, 4 Hands Brewing Co, Perennial and (to everyone's surprise) Budweiser. Find out which beer James enjoyed the most and if a Budweiser tastes any different straight from the source.

@UrbanChestnut 

@Perennialbeer

@4Handsbrewingco

James and Shannon have returned from their whirlwind trip to St Louis and Shannon is left speechless. In the first part of their St Louis review, James chats with Will, Tap Room Inventory Manager and Bartender for 4 Hands Brewing, about his unique tattoo, 4 Hand's current brews and Will's top three lagers of all time. 

Special thanks to Will from @4handsbrewingco