Experimental Brewing

By Denny Conn, Drew Beechum

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 an... more

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May 31, 2023 Brew Files – 143 – Common Brewing Disasters
The Brew Is Out There!
Disasters. Accidents. Incidents. Call them what you will, but a moment’s missed attention in the brewery can cause bad things to happen. In this episode, Denny and Drew cover some of the more common things that can happen and importantly, how to keep them from happening again!.
Links:
This episode is brought to you by:

American Homebrewers Association
Brewing America
Grainfather
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May 23, 2023Episode 176 – Catching Up
It’s festival season and Denny and Drew catch up – including Denny’s experience with the Falcons and what happened with Drew’s massive brewday!
Episode Links:
Homebrewers Association: https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/experimental
HomeBrewCon: https://www.homebrewcon.org/
Clay from JaDeD’s GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/clays-road-back
Did the Pursuit of Beer Styles Lead Us Down A Blind Alley: https://www.beervanablog.com/beervana/2023/5/4/did-the-pursuit-of-beer-styles-lead-us-down-a-blind-alley
Leo the Therapy Dog: https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2023/04/30/leo-therapy-dog-picks-ingredients-dog-brew-severance-brewing-co
Pinpointing the Origin of Lager Strains: https://phys.org/news/2023-04-german-figure-lager-bavaria.html
Malt Analysis for Flavor: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/03610470.2022.2041156
Craftsman Cabernale: https://untappd.com/b/craftsman-brewing-company-cabernale/7924
Rebels & Redcoats: https://www.amazon.com/Rebels-Redcoats-American-Revolution-Paperback/dp/0306803070/
Patreon Remember even a buck is good for charity: http://www.patreon.com/experimentalbrewing
Episode Contents:
00:00:00 Opening & Our Sponsors
00:01:45 Announcements & Feedback
00:08:24 The Pub
00:35:56 The Brewery
This episode is brought to you by:

American Homebrewers Association

Brewing America
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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May 13, 2023 Brew Files – 142 – Vinnie the Elder
The Brew Is Out There!
Vinnie Cilurzo has never forgotten his roots as a homebrewer and freely shares his knowledge with the crowd. We’re dropping you into the chaos of the 3rd Anniversary Happy Hour of the Maltose Falcons with Russian River as Drew, Vinnie and a cast of others, taste the classic Pliny the Elder and discuss what’s changed and why it works so well.
Links:
Russian River Brewing: https://www.russianriverbrewing.com/
The Zymurgy Recipe for Pliny the Elder: https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/attachments/0000/6351/doubleIPA.pdf
Russian River Store for Beer (CA Only): https://shop.russianriverbrewing.com/collections/bottles-cans
This episode is brought to you by:

American Homebrewers Association
Brewing America
Grainfather
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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April 29, 2023Episode 175 – REPLAY – Awesome Club of Saison
Homebrew clubs are awesome and we can prove it! Entering it’s 6th year, the American Homebrewer’s Association’s Radegast Club of the Year Award seeks to recognize the crazy amazing things they do. We talk with the AHA’s Matt Bollng about the award and how your club can win! And we dig into a bunch of Saison info as well as the beer news and brewing fun!
Episode Links:
Homebrewers Association: https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/experimental
HomeBrewCon: https://www.homebrewcon.org/
Cantillon Forgotten Beer Discovery – https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=2991650464220243&id=110627652322553
42 North Brewing Recycling PakTech Holder Offers – https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/lifestyle/rocflavors/2020/02/14/buffalo-brewery-42-north-brewing-begins-paktech-can-carrier-recycling-program/4761983002/
Havre’s Wastewater Saved By a Local Brewery – https://www.ypradio.org/post/havres-wastewater-woes-solved-beer?#stream/0
Brewer’s Association YouTube Educational – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRKqi9zZR5H-7qDf589yp2VZSwMjPEDPx
Master Brewers of America Podcast STA1 – https://www.masterbrewerspodcast.com/152
Brülosophy’s Saison Experiment – http://brulosophy.com/2020/02/17/impact-of-open-fermentation-on-a-high-og-saison-exbeeriment-results/
STA1 Expression Impacts – https://www.researchgate.net/publication/334709564_A_deletion_in_the_STA1_promoter_determines_maltotriose_and_starch_utilization_in_STA1_Saccharomyces_cerevisiae_strains
Radegast Award – https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/community/clubs/radegast-club-of-the-year/
Schitt$ Creek
Patreon Remember even a buck is good for charity: http://www.patreon.com/experimentalbrewing
Episode Contents:
00:00:00 Opening & Our Sponsors
00:05:16 Announcements & Feedback
00:15:57 The Pub
00:32:17 The Library – BA Education
00:36:24 The Brewery – Maris Otter & Terpenes; Denny’s Alt
00:46:18 The Lab – New Saison Info
00:58:40 The Lounge – Matt Bolling (AHA) & The Radegast Award
01:18:43 Q&A
01:31:13 Quick Tip & Something Other Than Beer
This episode is brought to you by:

American Homebrewers Association

Brewing America
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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April 16, 2023Episode 174 – Porr’s Great Beers
Stephen Porr has been brewing and YouTubing for years and by reputation making great beers. How good? Denny finds out! Plus we finally get a chance to try David James’ Czech Amber!
Episode Links:
Homebrewers Association: https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/experimental
HomeBrewCon: https://www.homebrewcon.org/
Drekker – Mac-Prrrt-roni Mac and Cheese Beer – https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=535421142118124
Guinness Closing in Maryland – https://www.wbaltv.com/article/guinness-closing-manufacturing-facility-baltimore-county/43500827
Craft Beer Needs An Attitude Adjustment – https://vinepair.com/articles/craft-beer-attitude-adjustment/
Clawhammer “Biggest Mistake of my Life” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuX8Wej_MJg
SJPorr’s Youtube Channel – https://www.youtube.com/@sjporr
Dark Mystery Belgian Strong – https://www.experimentalbrew.com/2023/04/16/dark-mystery-belgian-dark-strong-ale/
Falcon’s Prey IPA – https://www.experimentalbrew.com/2023/04/16/falcons-prey-ipa/
Revolution Imperial Stout – https://www.experimentalbrew.com/2023/04/16/revolution-imperial-stout/
Origin of the 7th Inning Stretch – https://about.usps.com/postal-bulletin/2008/html/pb22235/html/kit_004.html
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
00:09:00 The Pub
00:24:31 The Brewery – David James
01:02:07 The Lounge – Stephen J Porr
01:35:00 Q&A
01:41:36 Quick Tip & Something Other
This episode is brought to you by:

American Homebrewers Association

Brewing America
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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April 10, 2023 Brew Files – 141 – Festival Brewing
The Brew Is Out There!
Drew’s procrastination has caught up with him and now he’s gotta scramble to make beers in time for the Southern California Homebrewer’s Festival. What’s his plan and how can you do the same?
Links:
California Homebrewers Association: https://www.calhomebrewers.org/
Mild/Saison “2fer”: https://share.brewfather.app/xSmBVUsWYuuNss
Michigan Spring Cold Pale: https://share.brewfather.app/Fwa2NzmFAeDshR
This episode is brought to you by:

American Homebrewers Association
Brewing America
Grainfather
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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March 31, 2023Episode 173 – A Cold Tale of Two IPAs
After hearing our confusion and musing on “What is Cold IPA”, listener and brewer David Basile offered us his Cold IPA and his take and notes on the style! And to double up the IPA content – Denny sent Drew his latest West Coast DIPA to break down.
Episode Links:
Homebrewers Association: https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/experimental
HomeBrewCon: https://www.homebrewcon.org/
The Sierra Nevada Bigfoot Mixed Case: https://shop.sierranevada.com/products/bigfoot-vertical-12-pack-ca
5000 Year Old Tavern in Iraq – https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/5000-year-old-tavern-beer-recipe-found-archaeologists-iraq/
Hair of the Dog space reborn as Labyrinth Forge – https://newschoolbeer.com/home/2023/3/labyrinth-forge-brewing-opening-in-hair-of-the-dog-brewing
Mecca Grade for Sale: https://newschoolbeer.com/home/2023/3/mecca-grade-estate-malt-brewery-for-sale
Orval Day – https://merchantduvin.com/news/orval-day-2023
Man Bun Cold IPA: https://web.brewfather.app/share/VfKDvdWb1vXHKt
Denny’s DIPA: https://community.grainfather.com/recipes/934236/brew-sessions/946130
The Ten Thousand Doors of January: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Ten-Thousand-Doors-of-January-Audiobook/1549124056
Time Team Official: https://www.youtube.com/@TimeTeamOfficial
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
00:06:10 The Pub
00:26:43 The Brewery
00:55:08 The Lounge – David Basile – Cold IPA
01:33:16 Q&A
01:40:37 Quick Tip & Something Other
This episode is brought to you by:

American Homebrewers Association

Brewing America
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
This episode can be downloaded directly at https://media.blubrry.com/1468652/content.blubrry.com/1468652/ExperimentalBrewing_Episode_172_A_Cold_Tale_Of_Two_IPAs.mp3
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March 26, 2023 Brew Files – 140 – Distilling with Aaron Hyde
The Brew Is Out There!
Distillation is an ancient art with new modern tools to make it even easier. Drew talks with Aaron Hyde about how you can easily distill hops, herbs, water and alcohol with countertop devices like the new Air Still Pro.
Links:
Air Still Pro: https://stillspirits.com/products/air-still-pro
How to Distill: https://www.amazon.com/How-Distill-Complete-Fermentation-Distilling/dp/1558329757/
This episode is brought to you by:

American Homebrewers Association
Brewing America
Grainfather
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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March 19, 2023 Episode 172 – REPLAY – 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
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
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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March 12, 2023 Brew Files – 139 – Bottling With The Food Engineer

The Brew Is Out There!
While many experienced brewers switch to kegs for convenience, some still hold to the path of bottling. Christian Mercado, host of The Food Engineer Podcast, makes his case for bottling – particularly when it comes to Saison!
Links:
The Food Engineer Podcast: https://www.thefoodengineerpodcast.com/
This episode is brought to you by:

American Homebrewers Association
Brewing America
Grainfather
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
Podcast RSS Url: http://www.experimentalbrew.com/podcast.rss

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