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At Basic Brewing Radio, we're all about home brewing. Each week, we hope to bring to you interesting interviews with people who can shed light on the hobby, share an interesting story, or give expert advice to help us all become better home brewers.
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July 10, 2025 - Doctor Bishop 12 Percent Lager
Homebrewer Scott Housel answers the Mash Your Luck challenge with three beers that share common ingredients - two share the same yeast, and two share the same mash.
June 26, 2025 - Hop Sampler - Crystal, US Delta, Zythos
The usual suspects sample single-hop beers brewed with Crystal, US Delta, and Zythos hops.
June 19, 2025 - Tasting Maple Lager and Triple IPL
The cast of characters from this past week sticks around to sample James' Canada Maple Lager and his Mash Your Luck UK Triple IPL.
June 12, 2025 - Hop Sampler - Nugget, Harlequin, Cryo Pop
After a long hiatus, James and Steve share a Hop Sampler (Nugget, Harlequin, Cryo Pop) with regulars from the Recipe Development and Mash Your Luck shows.
May 29, 2025 - Detlef Helles Experiment, Part 2
Steve Wilkes joins Detlef Koertge and James to evaluate the results of their experiment comparing different equipment and mash schedules to brew a Helles.
May 22, 2025 - CBC 2025 Wrapup
James is joined by Greig McGill of Brewaucracy and Adam Ross of Twin Span Brewing as they share their thoughts about the Craft Brewers Conference.
May 15, 2025 - FOAM Mash Your Luck
James heads to Tulsa for a meeting of the Fellowship of Oklahoma Ale Makers (FOAM) as they spin the wheel for Mash Your Luck.
May 8, 2025 - Detlef Helles Experiment, Part 1
Homebrewer Detlef Koertge enlists James' help to design an experiment testing whether his elaborate step mashes are worth the effort.
May 1, 2025 - Space Church Amber Ale
Scott Housel meets the Mash Your Luck challenge with a big, hoppy American Amber Ale. He also rolls the dice again for another round.
April 24, 2025 - 2025 American Craft Sake Festival
James heads to his hometown of Hot Springs, Arkansas, to sample sake at a national gathering of sake brewers.
April 10, 2025 - Maple Sap Beer and Low-Tech Brewing Up North
Homebrewer Allan Debertin talks to us about brewing a beer with maple sap and how he uses low-tech brewing techniques to deal with the chilly Canadian temps.
April 3, 2025 - Springtime Beer Styles
Chris Colby joins James to suggest some deliciously drinkable beer styles to take us into warmer weather.
March 27, 2025 - Recipe Development, UK Triple IPA
James seeks help from Matt Giovanisci of Brew Cabin and Swim University and Josh Secaur from Gambit Brewing to formulate two lagers - one small and refreshing, the other giant and hoppy.
March 20, 2025 - Rice and Koji with NA Beers
Dr. Scott Lafontaine and Dr. Christian Schubert from the University of Arkansas talk about their research using rice to improve the character and efficiency of non-alcohol beers.
March 13, 2025 - Springtime Bock
James is joined by Adam Ross of Twin Span Brewing and author Chris Colby as they taste a delicious bock and roll the next Mash Your Luck challenge.
March 6, 2025 - Supermoon Beer Company
Rob Brennan from Supermoon Beer Company in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, joins James and Adam Ross of Twin Span Brewing to talk about mixed fermentation in barrels.
February 27, 2025 - Gary Glass on Left Hand and the AHA
Gary Glass returns to talk about his job as head brewer at Left Hand Brewing in Longmont, Colorado, and founding board member of the newly-independent American Homebrewers Association.
February 20, 2025 - Dancing Skeleton Meadery
Our good friend, Desiree Knott, introduces us to her new boss – Alex Long of Dancing Skeleton Meadery in Sapulpa, Oklahoma. We sample two of their delicious traditional meads.
February 13, 2025 - A Prairie Homebrewer Companion
Scott Housel shares his dark, tart, rhubarb and cherry beer with a bit of something extra. He also takes the Mash Your Luck challenge for another round.
February 6, 2025 - Brown Forest and Malty Bock
James, Adam Ross from Twin Span, homebrewer Scott Housel, and author Chris Colby taste a tart Brown Forest Light and formulate the recipe for a big, malty Bock.
January 30, 2025 - Two Mile Brewing Brand New Key
James and Steve finally get to sample delicious beers from Two Mile Brewing in Leadville, Colorado, with brewer Sean Terrill - including his Mash Your Luck challenge.
January 23, 2025 - Catching Up with Bob
Our good friend, Bob Stempski, has a spirited conversation with James about taking his brewing to the next level.
January 16, 2025 - Brian Brennfoerder of West Mountain
James and Steve share beers and conversation with brewer Brian Brennfoerder, who comes to professional brewing having only started homebrewing less than a year ago.
January 9, 2025 - Recipe Development, Brown Forest Light
Chris Colby helps James formulate the recipe for a small, brown beer with German influences.
January 2, 2025 - Dark Beers for New Years
Matt Giovanisci of Brew Cabin shares two dark and delicious beers on opposite ends of the ABV scale.