Join us for Christmas beer banter and shenanigans while we sample some fantastic beers from our guest Martin Hoddinott from Mavericks Brewing and welcome back Alix Blease from Lallemand Brewing for more expert insights into brewing and the beer industry. …

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In this episode of The Hop Addition, we’re thrilled to welcome Alix Blease and Andrew Paterson from Lallemand to talk all about their exciting new yeast strain, Pomona. Together, we delve into the journey of Pomona’s development, exploring its unique …

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In this episode of The Hop Addition, we’re joined by the brilliant Tom Bacon from Barth Haas, one of the world’s leading hop suppliers and innovators. Tom takes us on a deep dive into the fascinating world of advanced hop …

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In this episode, we’re joined by Luke Wilson, co-founder of Braybrooke Brewing Co., to uncover the story behind this acclaimed brewery and its dedication to crafting exceptional lagers. From the inspiration behind the brewery’s founding to the art of brewing …

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🍍 Unleashing the Tropical Power of Yeast! 🍺 In this episode, we’re joined by Phillip Nutt and Paul Malcolm from WHC Yeast Labs to dive into their game-changing Pineapple Passion yeast strain. Known for its bold pineapple and tropical fruit …

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We are joined by Calvin and Will from Moot Brewery to drink and discuss a selection of their awesome beers as well as their brewing philosophy and approach to blending locally sourced ingredients with modern beer styles.

Celebrating our 100th episode with Oktoberfest beers and 2 very special guests from our awesome sponsors The Malt Miller. Join us as we reflect on the journey so far and our favourite moments on The Hop Addition.

Reviewing new or novel techniques and processes we have employed in our brewing recently and whether they have helped improve our beer plus a discussion of things we would like to try next. Plus details of our 100th Episode and …

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Discussing the findings of a recent experiment over on Dudes Brews YouTube channel testing the barrier properties of PET and glass bottles and breaking down the science behind the results.

Our experiences, tips and things to avoid when using advanced hop products from Pure Hop pellets to Cryo to Incognoto and Spectrum plus a very special guest who joins us mid pod!