In this episode, James and Shannon get wild in the Windy City and share their craft brewery experiences from their trip to Chicago IL. Highlighted breweries include Pilot Project, Half Acre and Solemn Oath. James jokes about the one beer he considered to have the strangest flavor to hit his taste buds. Shannon adds some Chicago brewery history into the mix while James heats up with his first brew day of 2022. Tune in for craft beer news, homebrewer interviews and homebrewing adventures. Follow this hilarious homebrewing duo @doublehopbeatpodcast on instagram. Catch you on the brewside.

In this special holiday edition episode, James and Shannon share brewtastic gift ideas to get the homebrewer in your life into the holiday spirit. James gives his top 3 advent beer calendar choices and the pair discuss their latest brews.

With the holidays fast approaching its time to shake things up with mead! This episode James and Shannon are joined by Rachel from Crave Mead. Learn how mead is made, what makes it different and how versatile it is. Plus a fun fact about that sweet honey goodness and more jokes from James.

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James and Shannon are joined by fellow married homebrewers Rob and Corinne of Pratt Brewing Company. The quadruplet talk about how to navigate homebrewing together while keeping your marriage intact. As well as brew day mishaps and advice for new home brewers.

A special thanks to this weeks guest @prattbrewing

On this special Halloween episode James and Shannon enter the world of spirits with a haunted brewery, add some beers to the 2021 boneyard (RIP) and highlight a spooky delivery service in Seattle. Plus, if you are in need of dad jokes, James has got you covered.

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The autumn leaves are falling as James and Shannon discuss the perfect beers for the leaf peeping season and some new brews on tap at their basement brewery. Plus, James gives a review of the Spike steam condensing lid.

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Today’s beers brought to you by @AtlanticBrewing, @PennyPinchersBrewing @abbrewery and @rasbrewhouse

To kickstart the fall season in New England, James and Shannon have a brewside chat to talk about hard ciders. On this special guest episode, the duo are joined by Senior Cidermaker Craig Collins from @downeastcider. Collins shares all things apple from the cider making process, flavors and hidden tricks to enjoying your favorite craft cider. 

Special thanks to our guest Craig Collins and Matt Brockman from Downeast cider. Check out @downeastcider on Instagram and be sure to pick up their tasty ciders and craft beverages at your local package store or at their Boston Taproom. 

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Homebrewing is a hobby that can escalate quickly with equipment upgrades. James' homebrewing journey has led him to this moment with his new upgraded system. This episode we talk about James' brew day on his new 20 gallon @ssbrewtech 3V electric 240v system! Shannon brings up a story from James' past time and the pair dive into his new homebrewing system. James shares his game changer accessories and the pros and cons of his new system. Cheers. 

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Shannon is the captain now. On this episode of Double Hopbeat, Shannon finally uses her Pico Brew C to brew up a blonde ale in her first "solo" brew day! The duo share their experience with the system, pros, cons and what to expect if you are looking for a similar system. Plus Shannon coins some new homebrewing terminology. Hop on board the automated brew train!

What up Flocculation Nation? This week Shannon and James are joined by Omega Yeast Lab Manager Bianca Alley to delve deeper into the world of Yeast, the magical beer creatures. Bianca divulges how she got started in homebrewing, a hidden talent, and the nitty gritty of being a yeast lab manager. Also, discover what's in store for the future of yeast.