Experimental Brewing

By Denny Conn, Drew BeechumLeisure Hobbies

Experimental Brewing episodes

October 23, 2022 Brew Files – 131 – Doubly Bitter with Bob
The Brew Is Out There!
Bob's back! Bob was just in Belgium for the celebration of De Ranke XX Bitter - the original craft Belgian hoppy beer. He spoke at the aptly named Bitterland and has brought back tips and tricks for making a big brash hopped up beer!
This episode is brought to you by:
American Homebrewers Association
Brewing America
Mangrove Jacks
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42 min
October 14, 2022 Episode 163 – A Couple Dummies Homebrewing
Marty Nachel has been thinking about homebrewing for a damn sight longer than most of us weilding a mash paddle. In that time, he's seen a number of changes and has documented it in "Homebrewing for Dummies". We're look back over homebrewing and what's changed in his brand new 3rd Edition.
Episode Links:
Homebrewers Association: https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/experimental
Survivables Presentation: CORRECTED LINK - https://hopandbrewschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Next-Gen-Surviva...
Skipping Tallboys for 12oz cans: https://vinepair.com/articles/lagers-in-12-ounce-cans/
Massive US Hop Inventory: https://mackinnonreport.substack.com/p/massive-hop-inventory-in-the-us
The Return of Gale's Old Prize Ale: https://www.pelliclemag.com/home/2022/9/25/seasons-will-pass-you-by-the-...
Incognito - Homebrew Size: https://yakimavalleyhops.com/products/incognito?variant=39835104149637
Venturi Pump: http://www.conchrepublicbrewing.com/wort-wizard/
Nachel Beer Education: https://www.nachelbeereducation.com/
Homebrewing For Dummies, 3rd Edition: https://www.amazon.com/Homebrewing-for-Dummies-3rd-Edition/dp/B0BBPB5CL2/
The House That Norm Built: https://www.thisoldhouse.com/this-old-house/23330908/watch-the-house-tha...
Hercule Poirot: The Complete Short Stories: https://www.audible.com/pd/Hercule-Poirot-The-Complete-Short-Stories-Aud...
The Pongo Fund: https://www.thepongofund.org/
Patreon Remember even a buck is good for charity: http://www.patreon.com/experimentalbrewing
Episode Contents:
00:00:00 Opening & Our Sponsors
00:02:13 Announcements & Feedback
00:13:06 The Pub
00:35:11 The Brewery
00:51:10 The Lounge with Marty Nachel
01:28:29 Q&A, Quick Tip & Something Other
This episode is brought to you by:
American Homebrewers Association
Brewing America
Country Malt Group
Jaded Brewing
Mecca Grade Estate Malt
Wyeast Labs
YCH Hops
Interested in helping Denny and Drew with the IGOR program (aka help us run experiments!) - contact them at [email protected]. We want more Citizen Science!
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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected]!
Don't forget you can support the podcast on Patreon by going to http://patreon.com/experimentalbrewing
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1 hr 40 min
October 09, 2022 Brew Files – 130 – The Brave Braggot
The Brew Is Out There!
The Maltose Falcons are turning 50 in 2024 and to celebrate we're kicking off a series of collaboration brews starting with an Imperial Porter Braggot brewed by Bravery Brewing. Drew talks with Brian Avery about how the beer is constructed and what we can expect in a year!
This episode is brought to you by:
American Homebrewers Association
Brewing America
Mangrove Jacks
Don't forget to 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 [email protected]. Follow us on Facebook (ExperimentalBrew), Twitter (@ExpBrewing) or Instagram (ExperimentalBrewing).
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31 min
October 01, 2022 Episode 162 – Survivables – The Latest
The notion of "Survivable Hop Compounds" has changed the way we plan and use hops in our favorite IPAs. Being new science, there are changes occurring between harvest years and so Denny sits down with Patrick Jensen and Spencer Tielkemeir of Yakima Chief Hops to cover where we (hop) stand!
Episode Links:
Homebrewers Association: https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/experimental
Brew Files - Festbier and Marzen: https://www.experimentalbrew.com/podcast/brew-files-episode-58-march-oct...
NA Continues to Climb: https://www.brewbound.com/news/2022/nielseniq-non-alc-beer-wine-and-spir...
Bootleg Biology Homebrew Culture Sale: https://bootlegbiology.com/product-tag/homebrew
Denny's Hobblin Shoes Belgian IPA: https://community.grainfather.com/recipes/879557
Sugar Creek Carinthian Smoked Oats: http://www.sugarcreekmalt.com/store/p61/CARINTHIAN_SMOKED_OATS.html
Hop & Brew Schools Survivable Compounds: https://hopandbrewschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/NextGen-Survivab...
Orlando People by Alexander C Kane: https://www.audible.com/pd/Orlando-People-Audiobook/B07X6JZY6T
The Pongo Fund: https://www.thepongofund.org/
Patreon Remember even a buck is good for charity: http://www.patreon.com/experimentalbrewing
Episode Contents:
00:00:00 Opening & Our Sponsors
00:01:49 Announcements & Feedback
00:10:22 The Pub
00:30:10 The Brewery
00:43:22 The Lounge with Laura Burns (Omega), Jos Ruffell (Phantasm) & Tessa Schilaty (Yakima Chief Hops)
01:23:34 Q&A, Quick Tip & Something Other
This episode is brought to you by:
American Homebrewers Association
Brewing America
Country Malt Group
Jaded Brewing
Mecca Grade Estate Malt
Wyeast Labs
YCH Hops
Interested in helping Denny and Drew with the IGOR program (aka help us run experiments!) - contact them at [email protected]. We want more Citizen Science!
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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected]!
Don't forget you can support the podcast on Patreon by going to http://patreon.com/experimentalbrewing
This episode can be downloaded directly at https://www.experimentalbrew.com/sites/d...
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1 hr 25 min
September 25, 2022 Brew Files – 129 – Caleb's Existential Gold
The Brew Is Out There!
Caleb Meinke may just overthink his brewday, but the results speak for themselves. In addition to being 2021's Midwest Homebrewer of the Year, he's taken gold in the AHA for the neglected American Wheat and challenging American Lager.
Links
Willow Run American Wheat Beer: https://www.experimentalbrew.com/recipes/willow-run-wheat-beer
Len's Light Lager: https://www.experimentalbrew.com/recipes/lens-light-lager
This episode is brought to you by:
American Homebrewers Association
Brewing America
Mangrove Jacks
Don't forget to 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 [email protected]. Follow us on Facebook (ExperimentalBrew), Twitter (@ExpBrewing) or Instagram (ExperimentalBrewing).
Don't forget you can support the podcast on Patreon by going to http://patreon.com/experimentalbrewing
This episode can be downloaded directly at https://www.experimentalbrew.com/sites/d...
Podcast RSS Url: http://www.experimentalbrew.com/podcast.rss
49 min
September 16, 2022 Episode 161 – A Thiologue
Thiols are all the rage right now, so much so that Omega Yeast, Phantasm and Yakima Chief all brought thiol enhancing products to the market at the same time. Denny finds out how these products can be used together to synergistically maximize impact in any IPA style
Episode Links:
Homebrewers Association: https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/experimental
Boogie of the Bells: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qEt1CXMWpE&t=4s
Tru Colors Closing: https://www.brewbound.com/news/tru-colors-molson-coors-backed-brewery-wi…
Stephen Beaumont’s Belgian Beer Month Proposal: https://www.facebook.com/stephen.beaumont.10/posts/pfbid0r61oZ1E7u69jMix…
Grainfather adds Split Brewing to the App: https://www.facebook.com/grainfather/photos/a.645953298804098/5175526362…
Denny on Homebrew Challenge: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opvQEb1naXY
Omega Yeast: https://omegayeast.com/
Phantasm: https://www.facebook.com/phantasm.nz
Hop & Brew School Presentations: https://hopandbrewschool.com/yakima/
Thiols Presentation: https://hopandbrewschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Survivables-Thio…
Ancient Beat Newsletter: https://ancientbeat.substack.com/
The Pongo Fund: https://www.thepongofund.org/
Patreon Remember even a buck is good for charity: http://www.patreon.com/experimentalbrewing
Episode Contents:
00:00:00 Opening & Our Sponsors
00:01:49 Announcements & Feedback
00:10:22 The Pub
00:30:10 The Brewery
00:43:22 The Lounge with Laura Burns (Omega), Jos Ruffell (Phantasm) & Tessa Schilaty (Yakima Chief Hops)
01:23:34 Q&A, Quick Tip & Something Other
This episode is brought to you by:
American Homebrewers Association
Brewing America
Country Malt Group
Jaded Brewing
Mecca Grade Estate Malt
Wyeast Labs
YCH Hops
Interested in helping Denny and Drew with the IGOR program (aka help us run experiments!) – contact them at [email protected]. We want more Citizen Science!
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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected]!
Don’t forget you can support the podcast on Patreon by going to http://patreon.com/experimentalbrewing
This episode can be downloaded directly at https://www.experimentalbrew.com/sites/d…
Podcast RSS Url: http://www.experimentalbrew.com/podcast.rss
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1 hr 28 min
September 10, 2022 Brew Files – 128 – REPLAYPLUS – Vanilla Bean Dreams
The Brew is Out There!
Drew's revisitng his discussion with Sara Anderson of IndriVanilla, but before that... he's tasting his now year old Vanilla extracts. What difference is there in the four different beans he used? And then back to the interview all about Vanilla and just why it's so unique.
Links:
IndriVanilla (the Retail Store): https://indrivanilla.com/
Vanilla Bean Co-Op (Facebook Group):
Denny's World Famous Bourbon Vanilla Imperial Porter: https://www.experimentalbrew.com/recipes/bourbon-vanilla-imperial-porter
This episode is brought to you by:
American Homebrewers Association
Brewing America
Mangrove Jacks
Don't forget to 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 [email protected]. Follow us on Facebook (ExperimentalBrew), Twitter (@ExpBrewing) or Instagram (ExperimentalBrewing).
Don't forget you can support the podcast on Patreon by going to http://patreon.com/experimentalbrewing
This episode can be downloaded directly at https://www.experimentalbrew.com/sites/d...
Podcast RSS Url: http://www.experimentalbrew.com/podcast.rs
49 min
September 02, 2022 Episode 160 – REPLAY – The Legend of Answers
It's time! Time for a whole bunch of questions and answers. In this go around it seems many of you have hops on the brain - so it's only fitting we also announce a chance to win 2 tickets to Yakima Chief Hops Hop and Brew School®. Enter by 7/26 at https://www.experimentalbrew.com/hopandbrew! On with the questions!
Episode Links:
Hop & Brew School - https://www.yakimachief.com/events/
Patreon Remember even a buck is good for charity: http://www.patreon.com/experimentalbrewing
Experimental Brew Store - https://www.experimentalbrew.com/store
Episode Contents:
00:00:00 Opening & Our Sponsors
00:03:59 Announcements
00:5:21 Hops
00:22:47 Recipes
00:46:52 Techniques
01:02:01 Yeast
01:25:37 Miscellaneous
This episode is brought to you by:
American Homebrewers Association
Brewing America
Country Malt Group
Jaded Brewing
Mecca Grade Estate Malt
Wyeast Labs
YCH Hops
Interested in helping Denny and Drew with the IGOR program (aka help us run experiments!) - contact them at [email protected]. We want more Citizen Science!
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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected]!
Don't forget you can support the podcast on Patreon by going to http://patreon.com/experimentalbrewing
This episode can be downloaded directly at https://www.experimentalbrew.com/sites/d...
Podcast RSS Url: http://www.experimentalbrew.com/podcast.rss
1 hr 40 min
August 26, 2022 Brew Files – 127 – Turning A Joke Into A Beer
The Brew Is Out There!
Drew's Garage Rehab is almost done which means it's time to plan to brew! From the ashes of a Facebook joke, here comes a "Mild Cream Saison". What goes into one of those? Sit back and find out!
Links
Prototype Mild Cream Saison Recipe: https://www.brewersfriend.com/homebrew/recipe/view/1307067/-beer-of-myse...
This episode is brought to you by:
American Homebrewers Association
Brewing America
Mangrove Jacks
Don't forget to 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 [email protected]. Follow us on Facebook (ExperimentalBrew), Twitter (@ExpBrewing) or Instagram (ExperimentalBrewing).
Don't forget you can support the podcast on Patreon by going to http://patreon.com/experimentalbrewing
This episode can be downloaded directly at https://www.experimentalbrew.com/sites/d....
Podcast RSS Url: http://www.experimentalbrew.com/podcast.rss
31 min
August 24, 2022 Episode 159 – pH with Martin
The subject of water and most importantly, pH can be utterly confounding. Buffering capacity, acids, salt concentrations, "measurements expressed as" and temperature add to a mix of questions that baffle even experienced brewers. We sit down with Martin Brungard to work through common questions we see online to see if we can get answers!
Episode Links:
Homebrewers Association: https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/experimental
Hop & Brew School: https://hopandbrewschool.com/
The Pizza Shop Effect: https://www.beervanablog.com/beervana/2022/8/12/reincarnating-breweries
Westy gets redesigned: https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid0x975FSR9nUsrRwSv...
Anderson Valley's First Pilsner: https://thefullpint.com/beer-news/anderson-valley-brewing-releases-the-p...
What have you dumped?: https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/how-to-brew/dump-em-or-dont-when-...
Under the Volcano: https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/under-the-volcano-2021
The Pongo Fund: https://www.thepongofund.org/
Patreon Remember even a buck is good for charity: http://www.patreon.com/experimentalbrewing
Episode Contents:
00:00:00 Opening & Our Sponsors
00:01:57 Announcements & Feedback
00:7:25 The Pub
00:24:27 The Brewery
00:35:26 The Lounge with Martin
01:12:38 Q&A, Quick Tip & Something Other
This episode is brought to you by:
American Homebrewers Association
Brewing America
Country Malt Group
Jaded Brewing
Mecca Grade Estate Malt
Wyeast Labs
YCH Hops
Interested in helping Denny and Drew with the IGOR program (aka help us run experiments!) - contact them at [email protected]. We want more Citizen Science!
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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected]!
Don't forget you can support the podcast on Patreon by going to http://patreon.com/experimentalbrewing
This episode can be downloaded directly at https://www.experimentalbrew.com/sites/d...
Podcast RSS Url: http://www.experimentalbrew.com/podcast.rss
1 hr 19 min

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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…