Basic Brewing Radio™

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.

We plan to make each show short and to the point, because we know how precious your time (and bandwidth) can be.

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April 9, 2026 - Deconstructing Partigyles

Author Peter Symons tells us how he used artificial intelligence to untangle a homebrew recipe for a favorite vintage beer.

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March 26, 2026 - Savvy Blanket

Homebrewer Scott Housel shares his latest answer to the Mash Your Luck challenge: a low ABV, balanced bitterness, amber sour with Australasian influences.

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March 12, 2026 - Taari Baked Mash Beer

Author Mika Laitinen talks to James and to Adam Ross of Twin Span Brewing about Taari, a Nordic beer whose mash is fermented after baking in an oven.

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February 26, 2026 - Rocky Mountain Beers

Matt Giovanisci of Brew Cabin and Swim University shares three beers, one with a bunch of homegrown hops and two brewed with basic techniques.

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February 12, 2026 - Cask Beer Care with CAMRA

John O'Donnell and Tim Webb from the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) answer homebrewer Omar Al-Nidawi's cask serving questions.

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January 29, 2026 - Hop Sampler, Azacca, Idaho 7, El Dorado

The gang samples beers made with three delicious and juicy American hops.

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January 15, 2026 - Rhubarb Wine

Homebrewer Ron Miller shares a delicious country wine made with rhubarb. Steve Wilkes helps taste and adds his experience.

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January 1, 2026 - Annual Disaster Show 2025

Most of the usual suspects gather to read brewing disaster stories from listeners and to sample Scott Housel's homebrew.

- Download your Disaster Show Bingo Card here! (pdf)

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Archived Episodes: 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005