Experimental Brewing

By Denny Conn, Drew BeechumLeisure Hobbies

Experimental Brewing episodes

June 12, 2024Episode 199 – Denny In Temecula
Not everything that happens behind the scenes is nefarious! Denny and Drew brought Mike Neice of the Barley Bandits behind the Falcons booth to try an Alesong beer before digging into his Hoppy Lager that Denny truly loved.
Episode Links:
Art Larrance Passes Away: https://www.oregonlive.com/beer/2024/05/portland-craft-beer-pioneer-art-larrance-dies-at-80.html
Wayne is back to brewing: https://allaboutbeer.com/wayne-wambles-upcountry-brewery/
HomeBrew Mart Sold: https://sandiegobeer.news/home-brew-mart-under-new-old-management/
The Changes at GABF: https://www.brewbound.com/news/brewers-association-pulls-gabf-back-to-3-sessions-eliminates-saturday-evening-brewers-can-pour-rtd-cocktails
Drew’s Fantome Brew Day: https://share.brewfather.app/zqkBwFXs5xEXWT
Mythos: https://www.audible.com/pd/Mythos-Audiobook/1452184712
Patreon Remember even a buck is good for charity: http://www.patreon.com/experimentalbrewing
Episode Contents:
00:00:00 Opening & Our Sponsors
00:02:06 Announcements & Feedback
00:05:30 The Pub
00:23:27 The Brewery
00:36:37 The Lounge – Mike Neice – Barley Bandits
01:22:14 Quick Tip & Something Other
This episode is brought to you by:
Jaded Brewing
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 28 min
June 08, 2024 Brew Files – Episode 166 – Optimal Wit
The Brew Is Out There!
On this week's episode of the Brew Files, we sit down in the pre-GABF mayhem to talk Pro-Am Competitions with Oleg Shpyrko, winner of the 2017 Romancing the Beer Competition, and Shaun Smith of Camarillo's Institution Ale Company about why Pro-Am's are a thing and what it takes to transform a potent homebrew (a 9.3% abv Imperial Stout with Cocoa, Peppers and Vanilla) into a commercial brew.
Links
Festivus Feats of Strength Recipe: https://www.experimentalbrew.com/recipes/festivus-feats-strength
T'Oaked's Romancing the Beer Competition: http://romancingthebeer.com/
Institution Ales: http://www.institutionales.com/
This episode is brought to you by:
Brewers Publications
Atlantic Brew Supply (Discount Code: BrewFiles)
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
May 23, 2024Episode 198 – Denny In Temecula
For the first time, Denny Conn made his way to the Southern California Homebrewers Festival in Temecula. Hear his reaction to the beers and festivities and his talk!
Episode Links:
Zebulon Ales – The WWII Pub with Ron Pattison – https://www.facebook.com/events/408925275370905/
Ale Apothecary Sale – https://newschoolbeer.com/home/2024/5/the-ale-apothecary-is-for-sale-founder-paul-arney-retiring-from-the-industry
Drew’s Mild – https://community.grainfather.com/recipes/1083735
Thursday Murder Club – https://www.amazon.com/Thursday-Murder-Club-Novel/dp/1984880969
Patreon Remember even a buck is good for charity: http://www.patreon.com/experimentalbrewing
Episode Contents:
00:00:00 Opening & Our Sponsors
00:02:09 Announcements & Feedback
00:09:12 The Pub
00:27:14 The Brewery
00:44:26 The Lounge – Denny Conn – SCHF
01:24:39 Quick Tip & Something Other
This episode is brought to you by:
Jaded Brewing
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 30 min
May 08, 2024 Brew Files – Episode 165 – REPLAY – Extract with Jay
The Brew Is Out There!
On this week's episode of the Brew Files, we sit down in the pre-GABF mayhem to talk Pro-Am Competitions with Oleg Shpyrko, winner of the 2017 Romancing the Beer Competition, and Shaun Smith of Camarillo's Institution Ale Company about why Pro-Am's are a thing and what it takes to transform a potent homebrew (a 9.3% abv Imperial Stout with Cocoa, Peppers and Vanilla) into a commercial brew.
Links
Festivus Feats of Strength Recipe: https://www.experimentalbrew.com/recipes/festivus-feats-strength
T'Oaked's Romancing the Beer Competition: http://romancingthebeer.com/
Institution Ales: http://www.institutionales.com/
This episode is brought to you by:
Brewers Publications
Atlantic Brew Supply (Discount Code: BrewFiles)
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
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38 min
April 29, 2024Episode 197 – Golden Clams
It’s the busy brewing season for Drew and we prove we can still make mistakes – like bringin back the infamous Clam Chowder Saison! In the Lounge we sit and talk with homebrewer Jason Barker about his recent winning efforts with Denny’s club!
Episode Links:
Homebrewers Association: https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/experimental
Gourmet Brewing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-4UPAWH4_I
Firestone Walker XPA: https://thefullpint.com/beer-news/firestone-xpa-details-on-firestone-walkers-newest-seasonal/
The Resurrection of Narragansett: https://www.pelliclemag.com/home/2024/4/9/youre-gonna-need-a-bigger-boat-narragansett-brewery-in-providence-rhode-island
Hop Crops Shrinking Again: https://hopqueries.com/hop-queries-7-9-2024-acreage-will-shrink-again/#more-128
The Clam Chowder Beer: https://www.experimentalbrew.com/2015/04/27/clam-chowder-saison-or-chowdah-saison/
I Dream Of Jenny: https://community.grainfather.com/recipes/1083403/
Jason’s Belgian Golden Strong: https://www.experimentalbrew.com/2024/04/29/jasons-belgian-golden-strong/
Wyeast 3068: https://wyeastlab.com/product/weihenstephan-weizen/
Fallout: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0CN4J59BF/
Patreon Remember even a buck is good for charity: http://www.patreon.com/experimentalbrewing
Episode Contents:
00:00:00 Opening & Our Sponsors
00:02:07 Announcements & Feedback
00:06:08 The Pub
00:22:43 The Brewery
00:40:04 The Lounge – Jason Barker
01:07:30 The Wyeast Style Spotlight
01:16:07 Quick Tip & Something Other
This episode is brought to you by:
Jaded Brewing
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
Podcast RSS Url: http://www.experimentalbrew.com/podcast.rss
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1 hr 22 min
April 23, 2024 Brew Files – Episode 164 – Matt’s French 75
The Brew Is Out There!
On this week's episode of the Brew Files, we sit down in the pre-GABF mayhem to talk Pro-Am Competitions with Oleg Shpyrko, winner of the 2017 Romancing the Beer Competition, and Shaun Smith of Camarillo's Institution Ale Company about why Pro-Am's are a thing and what it takes to transform a potent homebrew (a 9.3% abv Imperial Stout with Cocoa, Peppers and Vanilla) into a commercial brew.
Links
Festivus Feats of Strength Recipe: https://www.experimentalbrew.com/recipes/festivus-feats-strength
T'Oaked's Romancing the Beer Competition: http://romancingthebeer.com/
Institution Ales: http://www.institutionales.com/
This episode is brought to you by:
Brewers Publications
Atlantic Brew Supply (Discount Code: BrewFiles)
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
45 min
April 11, 2024Episode 196 – Brewlanthropy
Proving that beer can be about more than just what’s in the the glass, Ryan Holt is on a mission to raise money one project at a time. Listen as he describes his journey to brewing with a goal.
(Image by Em Sauter)
Episode Links:
Homebrewers Association: https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/experimental
Drew’s Macik Brother’s Research: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NZ7O2ohf9yQtK8nRO2QD0k0JtuCJCsuH/view?usp=sharing
Resident Alient: https://www.peacocktv.com/watch/asset/tv/resident-alien/7067427714335486112/
Patreon Remember even a buck is good for charity: http://www.patreon.com/experimentalbrewing
Episode Contents:
00:00:00 Opening & Our Sponsors
00:02:51 Announcements & Feedback
00:07:33 The Pub
00:25:51 The Brewery
00:38:56 The Lounge – Ryan Holt
01:08:12 The Wyeast Style Spotlight
01:14:33 Quick Tip & Something Other
This episode is brought to you by:
Jaded Brewing
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
Podcast RSS Url: http://www.experimentalbrew.com/podcast.rss
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1 hr 20 min
March 31, 2024 Brew Files – Episode 163 – Tom’s Not a NZ Pilsner
The Brew Is Out There!
On this week's episode of the Brew Files, we sit down in the pre-GABF mayhem to talk Pro-Am Competitions with Oleg Shpyrko, winner of the 2017 Romancing the Beer Competition, and Shaun Smith of Camarillo's Institution Ale Company about why Pro-Am's are a thing and what it takes to transform a potent homebrew (a 9.3% abv Imperial Stout with Cocoa, Peppers and Vanilla) into a commercial brew.
Links
Festivus Feats of Strength Recipe: https://www.experimentalbrew.com/recipes/festivus-feats-strength
T'Oaked's Romancing the Beer Competition: http://romancingthebeer.com/
Institution Ales: http://www.institutionales.com/
This episode is brought to you by:
Brewers Publications
Atlantic Brew Supply (Discount Code: BrewFiles)
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
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34 min
March 28, 2024Episode 195 – On Mistakes and Missteps
This episode is filled with old speculation before the announcement of HBC changes. Denny and Drew took a little break, but you should hear our thoughts from those times and how we’ve been screwing up as well!
Episode Links:
Homebrewers Association: https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/experimental
Monsieur Spade: https://watch.plex.tv/watch/show/monsieur-spade
Patreon Remember even a buck is good for charity: http://www.patreon.com/experimentalbrewing
Episode Contents:
00:00:00 Opening & Our Sponsors
00:02:55 Announcements & Feedback
00:06:50 The Pub
00:27:16 The Brewery
00:46:42 Quick Tip & Something Other
This episode is brought to you by:
Jaded Brewing
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
Podcast RSS Url: http://www.experimentalbrew.com/podcast.rss
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54 min
March 18, 2024 Brew Files – Episode 162 – Forgotten American Gold
The Brew Is Out There!
On this week's episode of the Brew Files, we sit down in the pre-GABF mayhem to talk Pro-Am Competitions with Oleg Shpyrko, winner of the 2017 Romancing the Beer Competition, and Shaun Smith of Camarillo's Institution Ale Company about why Pro-Am's are a thing and what it takes to transform a potent homebrew (a 9.3% abv Imperial Stout with Cocoa, Peppers and Vanilla) into a commercial brew.
Links
Festivus Feats of Strength Recipe: https://www.experimentalbrew.com/recipes/festivus-feats-strength
T'Oaked's Romancing the Beer Competition: http://romancingthebeer.com/
Institution Ales: http://www.institutionales.com/
This episode is brought to you by:
Brewers Publications
Atlantic Brew Supply (Discount Code: BrewFiles)
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
36 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…