Homebrewing beer. Smoke em if you got em. Jamil and Jon talk about what makes a great smoked beer (this episode covers other smoked beers, not classic rauch beer). Includes an award winning recipe for Smoked Porter.

Homebrewing beer. This is a great episode as Jamil and Jon talk about one of Jamil's favorite styles, German Schwarzbier. This black lager is smooth, malty, slightly hoppy, with a very tiny bit of roast flavor. Includes an award winning recipe used by both amateur and professional brewers to win numerous awards.

Homebrewing beer. In this episode Jamil and Jon take a break from beer and discuss another favorite fermented beverage, cider. Yeasts, sources for apple juice and techniques for adjusting the sweetness.

Homebrewing beer. In this episode Jamil and Jon discuss how to make spiced beers. What is it that makes a great spice beer? Techniques for adding spices without overwhelming the beer.

Homebrewing beer. In this episode Jamil and Jon discuss the world of Scottish Ales. These are low to moderate alcohol, malty, clean beers. Great for drinking in quantity and a great way to grow yeast. Mike McDole writes in with some brewing tips for making his award winning Imperial IPA.

Homebrewing beer. In this episode Jamil and Jon discuss how to make an award winning Munich Helles. Getting malty flavors in beer. Debunking common myths about malty favors versus body.

Homebrewing beer. In this episode Jamil and Jon discuss how to make an award winning Imperial IPA. No more screwing around, we get back to focusing on the style at hand. Includes the Mike McDole Best of Show Imperial IPA recipe.

Homebrewing beer. In this episode Jamil and Jon discuss how to make an award winning Belgian Pale Ale. Reader email about carbonation problems, smoked porter recipes, shelf life of beer, and whole versus pellet hops. Jamil brings some 'whine' to the show and Jon's pathetic memory.

Homebrewing beer. Contrary to its name, Mild is a style rich in flavor and aroma. In this episode, Jamil and Jon discuss how to make an award winning English Mild Ale. Reader email about DMS, evaporation rates, and lagering. Jon's lack of morning coffee results in a weird fascination with pens.

Homebrewing beer. This show is all about brewing a great California Common style beer. Includes some reader email, where to find recipes for the show, a great California Common recipe, mini-mashing Munich and Vienna malt, and some tips on using pale chocolate malt.