Meet Zymie: You Named the AHA Assistant Brewer
More than 200 member submissions later, the AHA Assistant Brewer has a name. Say hello to Zymie. What do you call an assistant that knows homebrewing, is …
The Session | Headlands Brewing Company
Headlands Brewing Company joins us on The Session The post The Session | Headlands Brewing Company appeared first on The Brewing Network.
The Session | Canyon Club Brewery
Christian Kazakoff from Canyon Club Brewery joins us on The Session The post The Session | Canyon Club Brewery appeared first on The Brewing Network.
Dr. Homebrew | Episode #224: Wee Heavy and BJCP Score Sheet Evaluation
We’re getting Scottish in the office today! Dave is back with a Wee Heavy, which is always a real treat to dive into. These beersRead more The post Dr. Ho…
Dr. Homebrew | Episode #223: Festbier and GABF Judging
The season for festbier is upon us, and that’s a good thing, because this style is such a great one to taste. Malt complexity everywhere,Read more The pos…
Dr. Homebrew | Episode #222: The Hazy IPA Show
Today on the show, we turn our attentions to resident BJCP judge and co-host Brian Cooper, who has submitted round two of his Hazy IPARead more The post Dr. Hom…
Dr. Homebrew | Episode #221: Coors Banquet and 4 Weird Off-Flavors You Should Know
In the world of American Lagers, Coors Banquet is an easy Top 3 beer. This crisp, easy-drinking style is one that’s hard to replicate andRead more The pos…
The Session | Hana Koa Brewing Company
Hana Koa Brewing Company from Honolulu, HI. joins The Session The post The Session | Hana Koa Brewing Company appeared first on The Brewing Network.
The Session | White Labs Yeast And Pure Pitch® Next Generation
Chris White and Kara Taylor from White Labs Yeast & Fermentation join us on The Session The post The Session | White Labs Yeast And Pure Pitch® Next Genera…
The Session | 7 Stills Brewery & Distillery
Seven Stills Brewery & Distillery from San Francisco, CA. joins us this week on The Session The post The Session | 7 Stills Brewery & Distillery appea…
Dr. Homebrew | Episode #220: Bock
Bock is one of those styles that can really go wrong if you let it. From cloyingly sweet to one-dimensional, there’s really no shortage ofRead more The po…
The Session | Jamil and True Symmetry Brewing
Jamil Zainasheff returns to The Session for the first time since selling his brewery, Heretic, and subsequent firing from the company. Jamil tells his sideRead …
The Session | Mare Island Brewing Company
Mare Island Brewing Company on the history of Mare Island and the brewery that is keeping it alive. The post The Session | Mare Island Brewing Company appeared …
The Session | Liquid Gravity Welcome To CA Collaboration
Brendan and Celeste Gough from Liquid Gravity Brewing Co. join us in the studio to talk about this year's Welcome to California beer collaboration with four dif…
The Session | Japanese Craft Beer Takeovers
Listen in as we welcome Ry Beville, Publisher of Japan Beer Times to give his insight into what's been happening with Japanese breweries buying American Craft B…
Dr. Homebrew | Episode #219: Pale Ale And 805 Commercial Calibration
Pale Ale is one of the lord’s perfect styles, provided it meets our strict definition. On today’s show, we have Andy back on, who convincedRead more…
Dr. Homebrew | Episode #218: Belgian Blonde and Sherbet Cider
Summertime is Cider time, and we have a pretty cool one on today’s show! Bob joins us and sent in his version of a RainbowRead more The post Dr. Homebrew …
Dr. Homebrew | Episode #217: Hazy IPA and Russian River Consecration Clone
Master BJCP judge Brian Cooper loves to torture us on this show, and today’s episode grants us no relief. Brian gave us two of hisRead more The post Dr. H…
Dr. Homebrew | Episode #216: The Cider Show
It’s Cider Day here on Dr. Homebrew! Listener Bill sent us four different versions of his cider, each with a different yeast. Our goal? ToRead more The po…
The Session | Homebrewing Tasty’s Dortmunder Export
On this episode of The Session, Chris Graham and Justin Crossley attempt to homebrew Tasty’s Dortmunder Export Lager Recipe for the 2022 National Homebrew…
Dr. Homebrew | Episode #215: Smoked Belgian IPA and Smoked Cherry Porter
We’ve had lots of unintentionally themed shows in the past, but never one like this … it’s the Smoke Beer Show! Two very different smokedRead …
The Session | Bruehol Benicia Brewing
This week on The Session we are joined by Natalie Boltz Keller and Mark Keller from Bruehol Benicia Brewing in Benicia, CA. The post The Session | Bruehol Benic…
Dr. Homebrew | Episode #214: Pomegranate Mead and Commercial Mead Tasting
(George Costanza voice) Mead is back, baby! Ashley joins the show again and allows us to judge her Pomegranate Mead, which was big and syrupy.Read more The post…
The Session | Sudwerk Brewing Company
Sudwerk Brewing Company joins us in studio on Thursday, May 19, 2022 at 4pm PST The post The Session | Sudwerk Brewing Company appeared first on The Brewing Net…
Dr. Homebrew | Episode #213: Blackberry Blossom Mead and Salted Caramel Porter
We had two unique beverages on this week’s show – a Mead and an ice cream-inspired Porter. The Mead was a sack-strength style mead, madeRead more Th…
Dr. Homebrew | Episode #212: NA Homebrew Talk and an American Brown Ale
We have been overly distracted by non-alcoholic beers as of late, and we show no signs of slowing. In fact, we brought Jamil on theRead more The post Dr. Homebr…
The Session | Side Gate Brewery & Beer Garden
Side Gate Brewery & Beer Garden, the newest brewery in Concord, CA. joins The Session The post The Session | Side Gate Brewery & Beer Garden appeared …
The Session | Moksa Brewing Company
Moksa Brewing Company is back on The Session Find out how far they've come since their first visit four years ago The post The Session | Moksa Brewing Company a…
Brew Strong | Creating Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) For your Brewery
Jamil and John give the mail bag a break this week, and instead talk about a more commercial-leaning subject: Standard Operating Procedures. SOP’s are com…
Dr. Homebrew | Episode #211: Kunklefest and Tasty’s Tasting Room at Spring Brews Recap
We talk a lot about competitions, but not much about some good rules and guidelines to follow when planning one. Our first guest is Justin,Read more The post Dr…
Dr. Homebrew | Episode #210: Competitive Homebrewing
How serious are you about competitive homebrewing? Do you do just enough to ensure your beer tastes good at the judging table, but beyond that,Read more The pos…
The Session | Bankhead Brewing
A blast from the past! Chad Moshier, the Session’s former producer, joins the show as the Brewmaster at Bankhead Brewing Co. out of Rowlett, Texas.Read mo…
Dr. Homebrew | Episode #208: Mead Judging
It’s the Mead Show on today’s Dr. Homebrew! Our first guest is Michael Fairbrother of Moonlight Meadery, who heard we were going to be usingRead mor…
Brew Strong | Water Questions (and Answers!)
Water is a complicated part of your brew day, but it allows you to really fine tune any beer. Jamil and John dig around theRead more The post Brew Strong | Wate…
Brew Strong | Homebrew Question and Answer
It’s back to the time machine/mail bag for Jamil and John on today’s show! Questions came in from all across the homebrewing spectrum, once againRea…
Brew Strong | How To Distill with Aaron Hyde
While distilling is still illegal at home in the US, that hasn’t stopped it’s rise in popularity. Today, Jamil and John chat with Aaron Hyde,Read mo…
Dr. Homebrew | Episode #207: Same Base Sour, Two Types of Wine Grapes
Taking up a sour beer project is never easy – just ask Neriah. He crafted a base beer to sour and age, then one toRead more The post Dr. Homebrew | Episod…
Dr. Homebrew | Episode #206: German Pilsner and Interview with Gordon Strong from the BJCP
Think back to your first batch of homebrew. Was it any good? Would you have felt comfortable not only advancing to all-grain, but also tryingRead more The post …
Brew Strong | Live from BrewChatter
Jamil and John take questions from the road, in this live broadcast from BrewChatter HQ! The boys ambled their way up to Sparks, Nevada toRead more The post Bre…
The Session | Arizona Wilderness Brewing Company
Arizona Wilderness Brewing Company live and in studio on The Session The post The Session | Arizona Wilderness Brewing Company appeared first on The Brewing Net…
The Session | Wild Fields Brewhouse
Wild Fields Brewhouse joins the first in-studio live Session since 2020! The post The Session | Wild Fields Brewhouse appeared first on The Brewing Network.
Dr. Homebrew | Episode #205: NE IPA and Smoked Jalapeno Porter
NE IPA, despite JP’s best efforts, are now a mainstream style. What we see less of is smoked pepper beers! On today’s show, we diveRead more The pos…
Brew Strong | Brewing Winter Beers with Fal Allen
It’s that time of year again, when the shelves are stocked with winter beers, and homebrewers are huddled around their boil kettles, making their ownRead …
Dr. Homebrew | Episode #204: German Pilsner and Traditional African Ale
Ok yeah, we’ve all heard of a German Pils, but this marks the first appearance of a homebrew take on a Traditional African Ale. TechnicallyRead more The p…
The Session | Shutdown Special Edition | BKS Artisan Ales
Located in the Brookside neighborhood of Kansas City, BKS Artisan Ales have found a fair bit of success in their slow-growth approach to running aRead more The …
The Session | Shutdown Special Edition | Bravery Brewing Company
Who sends in not one but FOUR bourbon barrel-aged beers for JP to try? Brian from Bravery Brewing, that’s who! On today’s show, we chatRead more The…
The Session | Transplants Brewing Company and Special Guest Jared Veldheer
It’s a busy show this week, as JP chats with not one but two guests! Up first, Jared Veldheer, who is a former NFL playerRead more The post The Session | …
Brew Strong | Question and Answer
Jamil and John are back, pondering your homebrewing questions! The guys talk about mash pH in commercial breweries and how the big guys do chemicalRead more The…
Dr. Homebrew | Episode #203: Kolsch and Advice on Rebrewing Homebrew For Judging
Homebrewer Nate joins us on Dr. Homebrew to talk about his Kolsch. This beer is a re-brew based off of feedback he received from aRead more The post Dr. Homebre…
Dr. Homebrew | Episode #202: Czech Pale Lager and NA-to-Beer Comparison
Three lagers are up on the agenda today, and only one of them is a homebrew. Brian sent us his Czech Pale Lager attempt, andRead more The post Dr. Homebrew | Ep…
The Session | Shutdown Special Edition | Paperback Brewing Company
The LA craft beer scene keeps on expanding, and we’re here for it. On today’s show, Chris and Zambo from Paperback Brewing Company joins usRead more…
The Session | Shutdown Special Edition | Lead Dog Brewing
Reno, Nevada is known as the Biggest Little City in the World, That rings true for a lot of what Reno has to offer, especiallyRead more The post The Session | S…
Brew Strong | Question and Answer
On today’s show, Jamil and John dig into those homebrew questions nobody else is qualified to answer! Well, nobody within arms distance of you, anyway.Rea…
The Session | Shutdown Special Edition | Temblor Brewing Company
Bakersfield has been experiencing a massive growth in the craft beer scene over these last few years, and today we chat with one of thoseRead more The post The …
Brew Strong | Question and Answer
Jamil and John are back, diving deep into the Brew Strong Mail Bag in order to answer your questions! On this week’s episode, the boysRead more The post B…
Dr. Homebrew | Episode #201: Weizenbock and Festbier Style Rundown
Homebrewer Dave is back on the show, and this time he brought his son, Tristan! We talk about their weizenbock, and how they managed toRead more The post Dr. Ho…
The Session | Shutdown Special Edition | Brewing on a Mountain and High-End Homebrewing
Chris Graham has appeared on The Session in the past to tell us the best ways to homebrew on the cheap. However, we felt itRead more The post The Session | Shut…
The Session | Shutdown Special Edition | Athletic Brewing Company
Non-alcoholic beer has been pretty straight-forward for decades. Light lagers with nothing really to them. The team at Athletic Brewing set out to change thatRe…
The Session | Shutdown Special Edition | Crane Brewing Company
Located in Raytown, Missouri, Crane Brewing Company has been turning out creative beers since 2015. On today’s show, we chat with Chris Meyers, co-founder…
Brew Strong | Question and Answer
Dipping further into the archives, Jamil and John wrap their heads around more of your questions! Are all crystal malts really equal? Can they beRead more The p…
Brew Strong | Question and Answer
Jamil and John are back, and they have rummaged around the Brew Strong Homebrewer Email Archives for more of your brewing questions! From home glycolRead more T…
The Session | Shutdown Special Edition | Hello Friend Beer
Out of the shadows of The Rare Barrel steps Berkeley’s latest craft brewery … Hello Friend Beer! Located on the “clean side” of The Rare…
Dr. Homebrew | Episode #200: DIPA and German Altbier
Tonight we judge a Double IPA. Well, not just ANY Double IPA, but a clone of THE Double IPA … Pliny The Elder! How doesRead more The post Dr. Homebrew | E…
The Session | Shutdown Special Edition | Kansas Territory Brewing
Having an abundance of lagers in the market might be new to some of us, but for the state of Kansas, it’s just called “theRead more The post The Ses…
Dr. Homebrew | Episode #199: Extra Special Bitter and Imperial Stout
What happens when you attempt one style of beer, but undershoot your numbers? Can you call it something else entirely? If you do, can youRead more The post Dr. …
The Session | Shutdown Special Edition | Boneyard Beer
The city of Bend, Oregon, is somewhat of a mecca of craft beer in the Pacific Northwest. Smack dab in the middle of that sceneRead more The post The Session | S…
Brew Strong | Homebrewer Questions on Yeast
Yeast. The most crucial ingredient in homebrew. Without it, random bacteria would take over, turning all of your hard work into a contaminated, infected soupRea…
Brew Strong | Question and Answer
A blast from the past joins “Brew Strong” for today’s show, as Taylor (AKA Porno Steve) returns to the pod! Jamil and John get caughtRead more…
Brew Strong | Question and Answer
Jamil has been saving up your homebrewing questions until such time as they can be released into the wild, fully answered. Well, that time isRead more The post …
The Session | Shutdown Special Edition | Exhibit ‘A’ Brewing
What is your definition of “local brewery”? If the answer is simply tied to geography, get ready to expand that idea a bit more, asRead more The pos…
Dr. Homebrew | Episode #198: Commercial Calibration and BJCP Grand Master Dave Teckam
Kolsch is one of those pale golden beer styles that is seeing a mini-resurgence, alongside lager beer, so what better time to attempt a commercialRead more The …
The Session | Shutdown Special Edition | 2 Towns Ciderhouse
Oregon is known for great beer and wine, but their cider scene deserves some of the spotlight, too. Dave Takish, from 2 Towns Ciderhouse inRead more The post Th…
Dr. Homebrew | Episode #197: Braggot and American Barleywine
Back to work on Dr. Homebrew, as we see two beers today. Well, one beer and one Braggot. The braggot was billed as having aRead more The post Dr. Homebrew | Epi…
The Session | Shutdown Special Edition | Alesong Brewing and Blending
Producing great-tasting, consistent sour beer is tough, but the folks at Alesong Brewing and Blending make it seem easy! Maybe it’s the numerous awards th…
The Session | Shutdown Special Edition | Hana Koa Brewing Company
A bit of paradise comes to The Session, as Hana Koa brewing joins us for a chat and a few beers! Lagers seem to beRead more The post The Session | Shutdown Spec…
Dr. Homebrew | Episode #196: White IPA and American Amber Ale
A White IPA and an American Amber Ale are on the roster for tonight’s show, and we can already hear you asking “What the hellRead more The post Dr. …
Brew Strong | Building A Quality Control Lab On A Budget
Jamil and John are joined by Dr. Jonathan Hughes, of UC Davis, to discuss the best ways to develop a quality control lab on aRead more The post Brew Strong | Bu…
Dr. Homebrew | Episode #195: Pale Ale and Amber Ale
The all American show, as we jump into two classic styles! First up is Colin, back again, with his American Pale Ale. Then we areRead more The post Dr. Homebrew…
Brew Strong | Homebrew Question and Answer with Fal Allen
Jamil and John talked Fal Allen to stick around and help answer some burning homebrewing questions! The boys cover draft system tubing, mash tun cleanliness,Rea…
The Session | Shutdown Special Edition | Crusader Brewing
From homebrewers to craft beer brewers, Bailey and Chris opened Crusader Brewing to bring great beer to their community. Located in Bakersfield, CA, Crusader ai…
Brew Strong | Talking Gose with Fal Allen of Anderson Valley Brewing
Gose is one of those styles that is hard to do well, and that many brewers disagree on how to achieve a well-brewed version of.Read more The post Brew Strong | …
The Session | Shutdown Special Edition | Homebrew Fundamentals with John Palmer
Legendary homebrew guru John Palmer joined the cast of The Session to bring us back to our homebrewing roots! With the help of Dr. HomebrewRead more The post Th…
Brew Strong | History of American Lager Brewing with Greg Casey | Pt. 2
Jamil and John were lucky enough to convince beer historian Greg Casey to sit in for another trip into the history books, uncovering even moreRead more The post…
Brew Strong | History of American Lager Brewing with Greg Casey | Pt. 1
Greg Casey has worked for several large breweries in his long brewing history, but it wasn’t until retirement that he started to really focus onRead more …
Dr. Homebrew | Episode #194: Kolsch and Czech Premium Lager
We’re buzzing in the Dr. Homebrew studio today – we get to drink two great styles of homebrew that are rarely seen together! It’s theRead more…
Dr. Homebrew | Episode #193: Ordinary Bitter and American IPA
Summer is the perfect time for homebrew, and Dr. Homebrew is the perfect place to hear all about other people’s beer! On today’s match madeRead more…
The Session | Shutdown Special Edition | Buck Wild Brewing
California has a rich beer brewing history – from kicking the whole “micro beer” phase off, to housing some of the most influential breweries …
Brew Strong | Tales of a Homebrewer Gone Brewery Consultant
Nick Galton-Fenzi who went from homebrewer, to brewery owner, to brewery consultant in a variety of countries. We hear his story about beer that has spannedRead…
The Session | Shutdown Special Edition | Five Suits Brewing
Vista, CA might just be flying under your craft beer radar, folks. Five Suits Brewing is part of the larger San Diego beer scene, andRead more The post The Sess…
The Session | Shutdown Special Edition | Rowley Farmhouse Ales
There’s no shortage of good beer in New Mexico, and to prove that, we chat with John and Tyler from Rowley Farmhouse Ales, out ofRead more The post The Se…
Brew Strong | Homebrew Question and Answer
It’s time to dig back into our spam filter and fish out more listener questions on Brew Strong! Jamil and John tackle only the hardestRead more The post B…
The Session | Shutdown Special Edition | McFleshman’s Brewing Co.
Sure, middle America is basically LagerTown USA, but not all beers being produced out there have to fit within that cold-stored mold. The boys atRead more The p…
Dr. Homebrew | Episode #192: DRHB 8th Anniversary Show (oh and a Flanders Red)
8 years ago, we started this show in the hopes that we could bring some of the mystery behind beer judging to you. While weRead more The post Dr. Homebrew | Epi…
The Session | Shutdown Special Edition | Grey Wolf Brewing Company
Listening to The Brewing Network won’t get you much, but it WILL get you a ton of great brewing information, and sometimes that’s enough. InRead mor…
Dr. Homebrew | Episode #191: American Porter and English Porter
A classic American Porter – it’s hard to get more traditional than that, and it’s rare that we get one on the show. Our secondRead more The po…
Brew Strong | Question and Answer
Homebrew knowledge knows no bounds on Brew Strong, and to that end, John and Jamil sit down to answer more listener questions! Topics include brewingRead more T…
The Session | Shutdown Special Edition | The Star Spangled Brewing Company
If the military taught Joshua Romaker one thing, it’s how to overcome obstacles. From his early days as a homebrewer, to his unique ways ofRead more The p…
Brew Strong | Moonlight Meadery
Jamil and John talk a lot about brewing beer on this show, but not too much about mead. So they invited Michael Fairbrother from MoonlightRead more The post Bre…
Brew Strong | Barrel Aging
Taking your homebrew to the “next level” can mean many things. Often times, it involves some kind of contact with wood. On today’s show, weRea…
Dr. Homebrew | Episode #190: IIPA and Braggot Saison
Sure, we’ve all heard of double IPA. It’s hard to brew, harder to forget. But what in the Papazian is a Braggot Saision? We’ll, youRead more T…