James Spencer http://www.basicbrewingradio.com Basic Brewing Radio is a weekly chat about homebrewing - brewing the best beer and mead in the world in your own home. Homebrewing beer and mead is what we're all about at Basic Brewing Radio. Basic Brewing Radio is a weekly show about the basics of brewing beer in your own home. We take the mystery and fear out of brewing the best beer in the world. Look for our podcast in the iTunes Music Store - it's free! en-us Active Voicing 2008 May 8, 2008 James Spencer james@basicbrewing.com Basic Brewing Radio Food James Spencer Tired of looking at those dandelions in your yard? Home brewer Don Osborn tells us how to put them to good use in the fermenter. Flowers in the fermenter Tired of looking at those dandelions in your yard? Home brewer Don Osborn tells us how to put them to good use in the fermenter. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr05-08-08dandelion.mp3 Thu, 8 May 2008 20:30:00 GMT Food no 50:37 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Gary Vaynerchuk of Wine Library TV brings the thunder to BBR and gives us his perspectives on the art of tasting as he samples homebrew. Gary Vaynerchuk on tasting Gary Vaynerchuk of Wine Library TV brings the thunder to BBR and gives us his perspectives on the art of tasting as he samples homebrew. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr05-01-08garyv.mp3 Thu, 1 May 2008 20:30:00 GMT Food no 46:49 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Chris Colby, editor of Brew Your Own magazine, answers questions from listeners about growing hops in containers and other home growing issues. Good advice for growing hops Chris Colby, editor of Brew Your Own magazine, answers questions from listeners about growing hops in containers and other home growing issues. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr04-24-08homegrown.mp3 Thu, 24 Apr 2008 20:30:00 GMT Food no 48:59 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer James and Steve sit down with the head brewer of the largest brewery in Oklahoma to share beers and tips on how to brew better beers. Tips from Oklahoma's biggest brewery James and Steve sit down with the head brewer of the largest brewery in Oklahoma to share beers and tips on how to brew better beers. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr04-17-08choc.mp3 Thu, 17 Apr 2008 20:30:00 GMT Food no 53:55 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Chemistry professor Brad Sturgeon of Monmouth College explains the science behind beer skunking and what kind of glass is best to protect against it. Which color glass is best? Chemistry professor Brad Sturgeon of Monmouth College explains the science behind beer skunking and what kind of glass is best to protect against it. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr04-10-08skunking.mp3 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 20:30:00 GMT Food no 49:10 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food Brad Sturgeon This is Brad Sturgeon's paper showing effectiveness of colored glass on absorbing light harmful to beer. Brad Sturgeon's PDF This is Brad Sturgeon's paper showing effectiveness of colored glass on absorbing light harmful to beer. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbrskunking.pdf Mon, 10 Apr 2008 23:30:00 GMT Food no beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Matt Kirkegaard, editor of Beer and Brewer Magazine fills us in on the state of the hop harvest in Australia and tells us about the beer and brewing culture in his part of the world. Beer, brewing and hops in Australia Matt Kirkegaard, editor of Beer and Brewer Magazine fills us in on the state of the hop harvest in Australia and tells us about the beer and brewing culture in his part of the world. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr04-03-08aussie.mp3 Thu, 03 Apr 2008 20:30:00 GMT Food no 45:45 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Dr. Andrew McMichael of Western Kentucky University tells us about his History and Science of Beer and Brewing course that incorporates home brewing. Brewing in the classroom Dr. Andrew McMichael of Western Kentucky University tells us about his History and Science of Beer and Brewing course that incorporates home brewing. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr03-27-08wku.mp3 Thu, 27 Mar 2008 20:30:00 GMT Food no 42:50 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer John Palmer, author of How to Brew, shares information from a conference that challenged his concept of what defines an International Bitterness Unit (IBU). Not your father's IBU John Palmer, author of How to Brew, shares information from a conference that challenged his concept of what defines an International Bitterness Unit (IBU). http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr03-20-08ibu.mp3 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 20:30:00 GMT Food no 54:40 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer The Mad Fermentationist Michael Tonsmeire leads us through the second round of his tasty experiments using different sugars in Belgian Beers. How sweet it is! The Mad Fermentationist Michael Tonsmeire leads us through the second round of his tasty experiments using different sugars in Belgian Beers. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr03-13-08belgian.mp3 Thu, 13 Mar 2008 20:30:00 GMT Food no 56:21 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Italian home brewer and beer podcaster Tony Manzi gives us a virtual tour of the beer and home brewing scene in his country. More than Moretti Italian home brewer and beer podcaster Tony Manzi gives us a virtual tour of the beer and home brewing scene in his country. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr03-06-08italian.mp3 Thu, 6 Mar 2008 20:30:00 GMT Food no 45:45 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Chris Colby from Brew Your Own Magazine gives some advice on hop substitution and tells us about a hybrid sparging method between batch and fly. Also, we get an update on the Utah home brewing legislation from Douglas Wawrzynski. Between batch and fly sparging Chris Colby from Brew Your Own Magazine gives some advice on hop substitution and tells us about a hybrid sparging method between batch and fly. Also, we get an update on the Utah home brewing legislation from Douglas Wawrzynski. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr02-28-08hybrid.mp3 Thu, 28 Feb 2008 20:30:00 GMT Food no 49:39 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Steve Wilkes talks about the health effects of homebrew and beer in general with nutritionist Marjorie Fitch-Hilgenberg of the University of Arkansas. Also, we check in on Utah brewing legislation with home brewer Douglas Wawrzynski. Good nutrition and beer Steve Wilkes talks about the health effects of homebrew and beer in general with nutritionist Marjorie Fitch-Hilgenberg of the University of Arkansas. Also, we check in on Utah brewing legislation with home brewer Douglas Wawrzynski. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr02-21-08health.mp3 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:30:00 GMT Food no 44:06 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Charlie Papazian shares a bit of homebrew history 30 years after legislation legalizing home brewing passed Congress. Also, home brewer Robb Holmes talks about brewing when it was breaking the law. 30 years of legal home brewing Charlie Papazian shares a bit of homebrew history 30 years after legislation legalizing home brewing passed Congress. Also, home brewer Robb Holmes talks about brewing when it was breaking the law. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr02-14-08history.mp3 Thu, 14 Feb 2008 20:30:00 GMT Food no 50:45 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Home brewer Anthony Fischer gives James and Steve an overview of advanced yeast storage and propagation techniques he uses in the lab. Beyond basic yeast handling Home brewer Anthony Fischer gives James and Steve an overview of advanced yeast storage and propagation techniques he uses in the lab. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr02-07-08advyeast.mp3 Thu, 07 Feb 2008 20:30:00 GMT Food no 49:36 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer James, Steve, and Andy reveal the winners of the "You know you're a home brewer when . . . " contest, read listener letters, and sip rare Belgian beers. You know you're a home brewer when . . . James, Steve, and Andy reveal the winners of the "You know you're a home brewer when . . . " contest, read listener letters, and sip rare Belgian beers. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr01-31-08contest.mp3 Thu, 31 Jan 2008 20:30:00 GMT Food no 59:38 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer "How to Brew" author John Palmer helps us walk through mash tun efficiency - how to get the most out of our mash. Mashing more better "How to Brew" author John Palmer helps us walk through mash tun efficiency - how to get the most out of our mash. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr01-24-08efficiency.mp3 Thu, 24 Jan 2008 20:30:00 GMT Food no 53:25 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Ray Daniels introduces us to the Cicerone program, which is designed to educate beer servers and sellers. Also, Ray talks about education opportunities for home and professional brewers. Getting smarter about beer Ray Daniels introduces us to the Cicerone program, which is designed to educate beer servers and sellers. Also, Ray talks about education opportunities for home and professional brewers. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr01-17-08cicerone.mp3 Thu, 17 Jan 2008 20:30:00 GMT Food no 47:09 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Home brewer and home baker John Owen talks about the similarities between baking and brewing and tells us how to make sourdough bread from scratch. Sourdough bread from scratch Home brewer and home baker John Owen talks about the similarities between baking and brewing and tells us how to make sourdough bread from scratch. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr01-10-08sourdough.mp3 Thu, 10 Jan 2008 20:30:00 GMT Food no 57:40 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Andy Sparks and Steve Wilkes join James on the patio to brew a partigyle session with leftover ingredients. Brewing on the patio Andy Sparks and Steve Wilkes join James on the patio to brew a partigyle session with leftover ingredients. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr01-03-08leftovers.mp3 Thu, 03 Jan 2008 20:30:00 GMT Food no 46:32 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer In this low-maintenance holiday episode, we share your brewday mishaps to live, laugh and learn. Learning from others' mistakes In this low-maintenance holiday episode, we share your brewday mishaps to live, laugh and learn. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr12-27-07nightmare.mp3 Thu, 27 Dec 2007 20:30:00 GMT Food no 59:00 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Peter Ausenhus of Worth Brewing Company in Northwood, Iowa talks to us about how he's running a professional brewery with homebrew-scale equipment. Pro brewing on a small scale Peter Ausenhus of Worth Brewing Company in Northwood, Iowa talks to us about how he's running a professional brewery with homebrew-scale equipment. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr12-20-07worthbrewing.mp3 Thu, 20 Dec 2007 20:30:00 GMT Food no 43:06 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Chris Colby of Brew Your Own Magazine fills us in on the hop situation and gives us tips to make it through to better, hoppier times. How to survive until hoppier times Chris Colby of Brew Your Own Magazine fills us in on the hop situation and gives us tips to make it through to better, hoppier times. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr12-13-07hopshortage.mp3 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 20:30:00 GMT Food no 49:52 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Benjy Edwards of Columbus, Ohio teaches us about cask conditioning and how we can make Real Ale at home. Serve your own firkin beer! Benjy Edwards of Columbus, Ohio teaches us about cask conditioning and how we can make Real Ale at home. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr12-06-07cask.mp3 Thu, 6 Dec 2007 20:30:00 GMT Food no 55:50 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Bob Taylor of Anchorage, Alaska shares his knowledge of sake and how he makes it at home during long Alaskan winters. Brewing up the traditional rice beverage Bob Taylor of Anchorage, Alaska shares his knowledge of sake and how he makes it at home during long Alaskan winters. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr11-29-07sake.mp3 Thu, 29 Nov 2007 20:30:00 GMT Food no 43:03 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Chris Colby of Brew Your Own magazine walks us through his process of making big beers by putting wort back through a second or third mash. Big beers through well-traveled wort Chris Colby of Brew Your Own magazine walks us through his process of making big beers by putting wort back through a second or third mash. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr11-22-07reiterated.mp3 Thu, 22 Nov 2007 20:30:00 GMT Food no 54:58 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Garrett Marrero of Maui Brewing Company tells us about brewing in paradise and lets us in on how a couple of his wonderful beers are brewed. Brewing in paradise Garrett Marrero of Maui Brewing Company tells us about brewing in paradise and lets us in on how a couple of his wonderful beers are brewed. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr11-15-07maui.mp3 Thu, 15 Nov 2007 20:30:00 GMT Food no 50:27 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Mead maker Mike Lozano shares his experiment making mead with beer yeast. We also salute the Mighty Carson Art Players. Using beer yeast to make mead Mead maker Mike Lozano shares his experiment making mead with beer yeast. We also salute the Mighty Carson Art Players. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr11-08-07meadyeast.mp3 Thu, 8 Nov 2007 20:30:00 GMT Food no 52:13 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Chris Colby, editor of Brew Your Own magazine, gives us tips on reusing all the good yeast we find in the bottom of our primary fermenter. Recycling our microscopic friends Chris Colby, editor of Brew Your Own magazine, gives us tips on reusing all the good yeast we find in the bottom of our primary fermenter. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr11-01-07reusingyeast.mp3 Thu, 1 Nov 2007 20:30:00 GMT Food no 52:34 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Jeff Bearer of Craft Beer Radio reports on the winners of the Samuel Adams LongShot homebrew competition at GABF. High visibility home brewers Jeff Bearer of Craft Beer Radio reports on the winners of the Samuel Adams LongShot homebrew competition at GABF. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr10-25-07longshot07.mp3 Thu, 25 Oct 2007 20:30:00 GMT Food no 49:28 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer We talk to Great American Beer Festival first-timers Jeff Bearer of Craft Beer Radio, Rick Sellers of Pacific Brew News Radio and Rick Hagerbaumer of Big Foamy Head. Three podcasters reflect on their first time (at GABF) We talk to Great American Beer Festival first-timers Jeff Bearer of Craft Beer Radio, Rick Sellers of Pacific Brew News Radio and Rick Hagerbaumer of Big Foamy Head. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr10-18-07gabf07.mp3 Thu, 18 Oct 2007 20:30:00 GMT Food no 48:42 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Chemistry professor Brad Sturgeon walks us through the basics of using thermometers, hydrometers and refractometers. Thermometers, hydrometers and refractometers Chemistry professor Brad Sturgeon walks us through the basics of using thermometers, hydrometers and refractometers. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr10-11-07therm.mp3 Thu, 11 Oct 2007 20:30:00 GMT Food no 52:05 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Chris Colby of Brew Your Own magazine gives us an update on what he's learned about doing partial mashes with a countertop cooler. Getting creative on the countertop Chris Colby of Brew Your Own magazine gives us an update on what he's learned about doing partial mashes with a countertop cooler. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr10-04-07partialmash2.mp3 Thu, 4 Oct 2007 20:30:00 GMT Food no 47:50 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer We continue our tasting with Michael Tonsmeire, the Mad Fermentationist from Washington D.C. This week, all the beers are fermented with Brettanomyces. All Brett all the time! We continue our tasting with Michael Tonsmeire, the Mad Fermentationist from Washington D.C. This week, all the beers are fermented with Brettanomyces. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr09-27-07offbeatyeast2.mp3 Thu, 27 Sep 2007 20:30:00 GMT Food no 55:45 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Michael Tonsmeire, the Mad Fermentationist from Washington D.C., shares some of his beers made with other-than-normal yeast. In this episode: Kvass, Flanders Red, and a Strong, Dark Belgian. Brewing with out-of-the-box bugs Michael Tonsmeire, the Mad Fermentationist from Washington D.C., shares some of his beers made with other-than-normal yeast. In this episode: Kvass, Flanders Red, and a Strong, Dark Belgian. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr09-20-07offbeatyeast.mp3 Thu, 20 Sep 2007 20:30:00 GMT Food no 53:14 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer We talk to home brewer and amateur bee keeper Ryan Wilson about how to get insects to make the sweet stuff for our meads and braggots. Free honey? Sweet! We talk to home brewer and amateur bee keeper Ryan Wilson about how to get insects to make the sweet stuff for our meads and braggots. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr09-13-07beekeeping.mp3 Thu, 13 Sep 2007 20:30:00 GMT Food no 46:29 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Creative Consultants Bob Corscadden and James Gardner of jimbob give us tips on "selling" the idea of drinking homebrew and other good beers in this day of mass-marketed big-boy beers. "Selling" the concept of good beer Creative Consultants Bob Corscadden and James Gardner of jimbob give us tips on "selling" the idea of drinking homebrew and other good beers in this day of mass-marketed big-boy beers. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr09-06-07marketing.mp3 Thu, 6 Sep 2007 20:30:00 GMT Food no 50:23 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Matt Brynildson of Firestone Walker gives us advice on blending beers to create new brews and explains his brewery's system of oak aging. Combining brews to make new ones Matt Brynildson of Firestone Walker gives us advice on blending beers to create new brews and explains his brewery's system of oak aging. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr08-30-07blending.mp3 Thu, 30 Aug 2007 20:30:00 GMT Food no 50:34 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Chris Colby of Brew Your Own magazine gives us some tips on brewing beer with another brewed beverage - coffee. Adding a coffee kick to your brews Chris Colby of Brew Your Own magazine gives us some tips on brewing beer with another brewed beverage - coffee. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr08-23-07coffee.mp3 Thu, 23 Aug 2007 20:30:00 GMT Food no 40:42 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Thomas Larsen of Wynkoop Brewing Company in Denver gives us his take on making wonderful beers with interesting ingredients. Great beers with a twist Thomas Larsen of Wynkoop Brewing Company in Denver gives us his take on making wonderful beers with interesting ingredients. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr08-16-07wyncoop.mp3 Thu, 16 Aug 2007 20:30:00 GMT Food no 33:36 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer John Legnard of The Sandlot at Coors Field gives us brewing tips and lets us in on what it's like to brew at a small brewery owned by one of the big guys. Brewing at The Sandlot at Coors Field John Legnard of The Sandlot at Coors Field gives us brewing tips and lets us in on what it's like to brew at a small brewery owned by one of the big guys. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr08-09-07sandlot.mp3 Thu, 9 Aug 2007 20:30:00 GMT Food no 32:35 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer We sample delicious meads and mead-based experiments with home meadmaker Mike Lozano of Aurora, Colorado. Sips and tips with an experienced meadmaker We sample delicious meads and mead-based experiments with home meadmaker Mike Lozano of Aurora, Colorado. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr08-02-07lozanomead.mp3 Thu, 2 Aug 2007 20:30:00 GMT Food no 51:45 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer This week, we have an assortment of sound from the National Homebrewers Conference in Denver. We talk to David Myers of Redstone Meadery, Tony Simmons of Pagosa Brewing and Vinnie Cilurzo from Russian River. Bits and pieces of great stuff This week, we have an assortment of sound from the National Homebrewers Conference in Denver. We talk to David Myers of Redstone Meadery, Tony Simmons of Pagosa Brewing and Vinnie Cilurzo from Russian River. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr07-26-07nhcgrabbag.mp3 Thu, 26 Jul 2007 20:30:00 GMT Food no 41:48 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Our coverage of the National Homebrewers Conference in Denver continues with brewing tips from David Houseman and tasting tips from Lauren Salazar of New Belgium. Useful information from Denver Our coverage of the National Homebrewers Conference in Denver continues with brewing tips from David Houseman and tasting tips from Lauren Salazar of New Belgium. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr07-19-07nhctipstasting.mp3 Thu, 19 Jul 2007 20:30:00 GMT Food no 38:47 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer John Palmer, Rick Bobbitt and Scott Jackson talk about their experiment at the National Homebrewers Conference pairing beer styles with appropriate water chemistry. Does pH really affect beer taste? John Palmer, Rick Bobbitt and Scott Jackson talk about their experiment at the National Homebrewers Conference pairing beer styles with appropriate water chemistry. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr07-12-07styleph.mp3 Thu, 12 Jul 2007 20:30:00 GMT Food no 36:25 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Two chemistry professors, Bradley Sturgeon and Paul Charlesworth, join BBR veterans James Spencer, Andy Sparks, Steve Wilkes and Mark Smith to share the results of an experiment putting IBU prediction formulas through their paces. Our 100th episode! Two chemistry professors, Bradley Sturgeon and Paul Charlesworth, join BBR veterans James Spencer, Andy Sparks, Steve Wilkes and Mark Smith to share the results of an experiment putting IBU prediction formulas through their paces. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr07-05-07ibutest.mp3 Thu, 5 Jul 2007 20:30:00 GMT Food no 58:22 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Peter Bouckaert, brewmaster of New Belgium Brewery, addresses the National Homebrewers Conference in Denver and takes Charlie Papazian to task on beer styles. New Belgium's brewer on brewing and styles Peter Bouckaert, brewmaster of New Belgium Brewery, addresses the National Homebrewers Conference in Denver and takes Charlie Papazian to task on beer styles. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr06-28-07nhckeynote.mp3 Thu, 28 Jun 2007 20:30:00 GMT Food no 47:30 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Neva Parker, laboratory manager for White Labs yeast, explains her experiment putting three yeast strains through various temperatures and gravities. Three yeast strains put through the paces Neva Parker, laboratory manager for White Labs yeast, explains her experiment putting three yeast strains through various temperatures and gravities. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr05-31-07yeast.mp3 Thu, 31 May 2007 20:30:00 GMT Food no 41:35 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Chris Colby from Brew Your Own magazine walks us through the process of designing experiments in brewing to get accurate, useful results. Turn your brewery into a lab Chris Colby from Brew Your Own magazine walks us through the process of designing experiments in brewing to get accurate, useful results. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr05-24-07experiments.mp3 Thu, 24 May 2007 20:30:00 GMT Food no 53:48 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer We talk with members of Fayetteville Lovers of Pure Suds about their fancy fermenters and why they moved up from carboys. Are conicals worth it? We talk with members of Fayetteville Lovers of Pure Suds about their fancy fermenters and why they moved up from carboys. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr05-17-07conicals.mp3 Thu, 17 May 2007 20:30:00 GMT Food no 57:55 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Dan Carey, Brewmaster of New Glarus Brewing Company in New Glarus, Wisconsin, shares his tips on aging beer in oak chips and in oak barrels. Dan Carey from New Glarus Dan Carey, Brewmaster of New Glarus Brewing Company in New Glarus, Wisconsin, shares his tips on aging beer in oak chips and in oak barrels. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr05-10-07newglarus.mp3 Thu, 10 May 2007 20:30:00 GMT Food no 53:51 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Gary Glass, Director of the American Homebrewers Association, joins us to talk about Big Brew, National Competition and National Conference. Gary Glass on home brewing events Gary Glass, Director of the American Homebrewers Association, joins us to talk about Big Brew, National Competition and National Conference. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr05-03-07glass.mp3 Thu, 3 May 2007 20:30:00 GMT Food no 47:28 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer We read listener reviews of brewing software, and Andy Sparks talks about the Boulder Strong Ale Festival. Computer apps for brewing We read listener reviews of brewing software, and Andy Sparks talks about the Boulder Strong Ale Festival. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr04-26-07software.mp3 Thu, 26 Apr 2007 20:30:00 GMT Food no 56:47 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Chris Colby from Brew Your Own Magazine takes us behind the scenes with the two personalities of one of our favorite styles: English and American IPAs. The two faces of our favorite style Chris Colby from Brew Your Own Magazine takes us behind the scenes with the two personalities of one of our favorite styles: English and American IPAs. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr04-19-07ipas.mp3 Thu, 19 Apr 2007 20:30:00 GMT Food no 58:26 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Noted batch sparging advocate Denny Conn gives us his side of the batch/fly-sparging debate and answers listener questions and concerns about the process. The scoop on batch sparging from its biggest fan Noted batch sparging advocate Denny Conn gives us his side of the batch/fly-sparging debate and answers listener questions and concerns about the process. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr04-12-07conn.mp3 Thu, 12 Apr 2007 20:30:00 GMT Food no 52:01 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer David Logsdon from Wyeast takes us through the life cycle of our favorite micoorganism and lets know how we can help our yeast thrive and make great beer. David Logsdon shares great info David Logsdon from Wyeast takes us through the life cycle of our favorite micoorganism and lets know how we can help our yeast thrive and make great beer. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr04-05-07logsdon.mp3 Thu, 5 Apr 2007 20:30:00 GMT Food no 42:20 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Charlie Talley of Five Star Chemicals tells us best practices in using household bleach and Star San in sanitizing equipment. Views from the father of Star San Charlie Talley of Five Star Chemicals tells us best practices in using household bleach and Star San in sanitizing equipment. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr03-29-07.mp3 Thu, 29 Mar 2007 20:30:00 GMT Food no 48:06 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Murl Landman of National Chemicals talks to us about sanitization in general and using Iodophor specifically. Using Iodophor properly Murl Landman of National Chemicals talks to us about sanitization in general and using Iodophor specifically. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr03-22-07.mp3 Thu, 22 Mar 2007 20:30:00 GMT Food no 51:20 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Steven Pauwels of Boulevard Brewing Company in Kansas City, Missouri lets us in on home brewing tips as he talks about some adventurous brews he has planned. Brewing tips from Boulevard Brewery's brewer Steven Pauwels of Boulevard Brewing Company in Kansas City, Missouri lets us in on home brewing tips as he talks about some adventurous brews he has planned. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr03-15-07.mp3 Thu, 15 Mar 2007 20:30:00 GMT Food no 47:03 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Ken Smith of the Boston Beer Company tells us about how he came up with his winning Boysenberry Wheat, which has been included in the Samuael Adams Long Shot six pack. Boston Beer Company's entry in the Long Shot six pack Ken Smith of the Boston Beer Company tells us about how he came up with his winning Boysenberry Wheat, which has been included in the Samuael Adams Long Shot six pack. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr03-08-07.mp3 Thu, 8 Mar 2007 20:30:00 GMT Food no 36:34 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Chris Colby of Brew Your Own magazine tells how we can turn seed into malt in our own kitchens. From seed to malt at home Chris Colby of Brew Your Own magazine tells how we can turn seed into malt in our own kitchens. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr03-01-07.mp3 Thu, 1 Mar 2007 20:30:00 GMT Food no 45:17 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer We travel to Kansas City, Missouri (actually Olathe, Kansas) to attend the 24th annual homebrew competition of the Kansas City Biermeisters. Behind the scenes of a competition We travel to Kansas City, Missouri (actually Olathe, Kansas) to attend the 24th annual homebrew competition of the Kansas City Biermeisters. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr02-22-07.mp3 Thu, 22 Feb 2007 20:30:00 GMT Food no 30:50 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Adam Avery from Avery Brewing in Boulder, Colorado lets us in on some of the behind-the-scenes details of brewing "Collaboration not Litigation Ale" with Vinnie Cilurzo of Russion River Brewing. Brewing Collaboration not Litigation Ale Adam Avery from Avery Brewing in Boulder, Colorado lets us in on some of the behind-the-scenes details of brewing "Collaboration not Litigation Ale" with Vinnie Cilurzo of Russion River Brewing. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr02-15-07.mp3 Thu, 15 Feb 2007 20:30:00 GMT Food no 47:59 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Amelia Slayton from Seven Bridges Cooperative joins us to tell us about brewing with organic ingredients and why we should consider it. Brewing with organic ingredients Amelia Slayton from Seven Bridges Cooperative joins us to tell us about brewing with organic ingredients and why we should consider it. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr02-08-07.mp3 Thu, 08 Feb 2007 20:30:00 GMT Food no 41:02 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer David Myers from Redstone Meadery gives us a preview of the upcoming International Mead Festival in Denver. David also has some advice for our upcoming multi-batch mead experiment. International Mead Festival Preview and advice on our next mead experiment David Myers from Redstone Meadery gives us a preview of the upcoming International Mead Festival in Denver. David also has some advice for our upcoming multi-batch mead experiment. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr02-01-07.mp3 February 1, 2007 Food no 43:19 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Researcher Dr. Jay Gottfried explains how the sense of smell works and how a study he's conducting may help us to improve our brews by being able to smell more accurately. Better brewing through better smelling Researcher Dr. Jay Gottfried explains how the sense of smell works and how a study he's conducting may help us to improve our brews by being able to smell more accurately. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr01-25-07.mp3 January 25, 2007 Food no 41:32 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Connie Rieper-Estes and Leigh Nogy from Dark Hills Brewery talk with us about brewing gluten free beer at home and their dream of founding a commercial gluten free brewery. Brewing beer for those intolerant of gluten Connie Rieper-Estes and Leigh Nogy from Dark Hills Brewery talk with us about brewing gluten free beer at home and their dream of founding a commercial gluten free brewery. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr01-18-07.mp3 January 18, 2007 Food no 44:19 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer John Palmer, author of How to Brew, walks us through the potentially intimidating topic of pH. John tells us how to measure pH and what to do with our measurements to improve our beers. How pH affects our beer and how to address it John Palmer, author of How to Brew, walks us through the potentially intimidating topic of pH. John tells us how to measure pH and what to do with our measurements to improve our beers. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr01-11-07.mp3 January 11, 2007 Food no 53:54 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer We get input from our listeners on "home brewing" vs. "craft brewing" and extract vs. all grain. Are you a home brewer or a craft brewer? We get input from our listeners on "home brewing" vs. "craft brewing" and extract vs. all grain. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr01-04-07.mp3 January 4, 2007 Food no 21:24 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer James, Andy Sparks and Steve Wilkes collaborate to taste home brewer Michael Tonsmeire's experiment comparing six different sugars in Belgian beers. Tasting six sugars in Belgian beers James, Andy Sparks and Steve Wilkes collaborate to taste home brewer Michael Tonsmeire's experiment comparing six different sugars in Belgian beers. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr12-28-06.mp3 December 28, 2006 Food no 54:06 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Chris Colby, editor of Brew Your Own magazine, walks us through the hoops and hurdles home brewers have to go through to brew American Pilsner, the most maligned of all styles. Brewing the beer some love to hate Chris Colby, editor of Brew Your Own magazine, walks us through the hoops and hurdles home brewers have to go through to brew American Pilsner, the most maligned of all styles. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr12-21-06.mp3 December 21, 2006 Food no 49:11 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Ed Westemeier, communications director of the Beer Judge Certification Program (BJCP), gives us the history behind the organization and talks about its role in brewing today. Behind the scenes at the BJCP Ed Westemeier, communications director of the Beer Judge Certification Program (BJCP), gives us the history behind the organization and talks about its role in brewing today. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr12-14-06.mp3 December 14, 2006 Food no 46:38 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer We continue our discussion about the history of beer in the USA with Maureen Ogle, author of Ambitious Brew - The Story of American Beer. Part two takes us from Prohibition to present day. The history of brewing in the USA part two We continue our discussion about the history of beer in the USA with Maureen Ogle, author of Ambitious Brew - The Story of American Beer. Part two takes us from Prohibition to present day. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr12-07-06.mp3 December 7, 2006 Food no 55:29 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer We learn about the history of beer in the USA from Maureen Ogle, author of Ambitious Brew - The Story of American Beer. Part one takes us from the Pilgrims to Prohibition. The history of brewing in the USA We learn about the history of beer in the USA from Maureen Ogle, author of Ambitious Brew - The Story of American Beer. Part one takes us from the Pilgrims to Prohibition. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr11-30-06.mp3 November 30, 2006 Food no 50:27 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Chris Colby, editor of Brew Your Own Magazine, walks us through the age-old process of decoction mashing. Brewing the really old fashioned way with decoction Chris Colby, editor of Brew Your Own Magazine, walks us through the age-old process of decoction mashing. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr11-23-06.mp3 November 23, 2006 Food no 40:50 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer John Palmer, author of How to Brew, joins us to answer frequently asked questions on home brewing. John also tells us the causes of common off flavors. Answers to common questions from the author of How to Brew John Palmer, author of How to Brew, joins us to answer frequently asked questions on home brewing. John also tells us the causes of common off flavors. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr11-16-06.mp3 November 16, 2006 Food no 55:53 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Andy, Brian and James spend some time chatting with Adam Avery of Avery Brewing. Adam talks about making the move from home brewer to brewery owner, dry hopping and making big beers at home. Adam Avery on homebrewing vs. pro brewing and brewing tips Andy, Brian and James spend some time chatting with Adam Avery of Avery Brewing. Adam talks about making the move from home brewer to brewery owner, dry hopping and making big beers at home. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr11-09-06.mp3 November 9, 2006 Food no 44:53 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Andy Sparks and James Spencer join Brian Warren and John Holder in Denver to taste the last round of samples in the Hot Side Aeration experiment. We also get feedback about the experiment from John Palmer. Bringing the Hot Side Aeration experiment to a close Andy Sparks and James Spencer join Brian Warren and John Holder in Denver to taste the last round of samples in the Hot Side Aeration experiment. We also get feedback about the experiment from John Palmer. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr11-02-06.mp3 November 2, 2006 Food no 55:24 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Rick Sellers from Pacific Brew News Radio reports on a California brewing competition for women only. Also, Chris Colby from BYO explains high-end RIMS and HERMS brewing systems. A competition for women only and high-end brewing systems Rick Sellers from Pacific Brew News Radio reports on a California brewing competition for women only. Also, Chris Colby from BYO explains high-end RIMS and HERMS brewing systems. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr10-26-06.mp3 October 26, 2006 Food no 59:02 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer We travel to Fort Collins, Colorado to speak with Eric Salazar and Peter Bouckaert of New Belgium Brewing. Learnng how to brew like a Belgian We travel to Fort Collins, Colorado to speak with Eric Salazar and Peter Bouckaert of New Belgium Brewing. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr10-19-06.mp3 October 19, 2006 Food no 59:26 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Thanks to a demonstration hosted by the Brewers Association, we see what happens behind the scenes in the judging of the Great American Beer Festival competition. Behind the scenes with beer judges Thanks to a demonstration hosted by the Brewers Association, we see what happens behind the scenes in the judging of the Great American Beer Festival competition. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr10-12-06.mp3 October 12, 2006 Food no 56:19 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer We cover two homebrewing competitions in connection with the Great American Beer Festival: the GABF Pro Am and the Long Shot competition from the Boston Beer Company. Two homebrewing competitions in Denver We cover two homebrewing competitions in connection with the Great American Beer Festival: the GABF Pro Am and the Long Shot competition from the Boston Beer Company. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr10-05-06.mp3 October 5, 2006 Food no 43:20 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer We join homebrew guru Charlie Papazian near a beautiful stream at his house to share his homebrew and his thoughts about the hobby. Talking with the father of modern American home brewing We join homebrew guru Charlie Papazian near a beautiful stream at his house to share his homebrew and his thoughts about the hobby. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr09-28-06.mp3 September 28, 2006 Food no 43:54 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Randy Mosher, author of Radical Brewing, talks to us about fruit beers and getting the most out of them. Randy also gives us his favorite approach to pumpkin beers. Making fruit beers and pumpkin beers Randy Mosher, author of Radical Brewing, talks to us about fruit beers and getting the most out of them. Randy also gives us his favorite approach to pumpkin beers. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr09-21-06.mp3 September 21, 2006 Food no 42:48 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Ben Watson, author of Cider, Hard and Sweet: History, Traditions, and Making Your Own, introduces us to the world of homemade ciders. Also, Chris Colby of Brew Your Own magazine lets us in on his method of partial mashing using an unmodified two-gallon drink cooler. Making hard cider at home and getting more out of the partial mash Ben Watson, author of Cider, Hard and Sweet: History, Traditions, and Making Your Own, introduces us to the world of homemade ciders. Also, Chris Colby of Brew Your Own magazine lets us in on his method of partial mashing using an unmodified two-gallon drink cooler. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr09-14-06.mp3 September 14, 2006 Food no 1:00:01 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Andy Sparks and Steve Wilkes join James to taste the results of homebrewer Michael Tonsmeire's single-hop small batch experiment. Putting five American hops to the test Andy Sparks and Steve Wilkes join James to taste the results of homebrewer Michael Tonsmeire's single-hop small batch experiment. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr09-07-06.mp3 September 7, 2006 Food no 49:53 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Homebrewer Raj Apte lets us in on the long-lost process of brewing with the Ginger Beer plant. This way of brewing soft drinks at home was commonplace decades ago. Homebrewing fizzy, tasty soft drinks Homebrewer Raj Apte lets us in on the long-lost process of brewing with the Ginger Beer plant. This way of brewing soft drinks at home was commonplace decades ago. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr08-31-06.mp3 August 31, 2006 Food no 58:24 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Bob Hansen, technical services manager of Briess Malt and Ingredients Company, shares thoughts on his presentation from NHC on making big beers. Bob Hansen on brewing big beers Bob Hansen, technical services manager of Briess Malt and Ingredients Company, shares thoughts on his presentation from NHC on making big beers. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr08-24-06.mp3 August 24, 2006 Food no 1:00:42 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Chris Colby of Brew Your Own magazine joins us to share his favorite strategies for getting the best beer out of a split-boil extract brewing session. Tips for doing split-boil extract brewing Chris Colby of Brew Your Own magazine joins us to share his favorite strategies for getting the best beer out of a split-boil extract brewing session. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr08-17-06.mp3 August 17, 2006 Food no 50:06 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer The last interview from Orlando: James talks to Matt Brynildson of Firestone Walker Brewing and John Mallet of Bell's Brewery about first wort hopping and dry hopping. Brewers Matt Brynildson and John Mallet on using hops The last interview from Orlando: James talks to Matt Brynildson of Firestone Walker Brewing and John Mallet of Bell's Brewery about first wort hopping and dry hopping. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr08-10-06.mp3 August 10, 2006 Food no 37:06 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer More interviews from the National Homebrewers Conference: Homebrewer Raj Apte on his "one-dollar homebrew barrel" and author John Palmer on wort fermentability. Homebrewer Raj Apte and author John Palmer More interviews from the National Homebrewers Conference: Homebrewer Raj Apte on his "one-dollar homebrew barrel" and author John Palmer on wort fermentability. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr08-03-06.mp3 August 3, 2006 Food no 41:40 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer NHC coverage continues as James and Steve interview professional brewers and other professionals connected wtih the brewing industry. Talking to professionals at the NHC NHC coverage continues as James and Steve interview professional brewers and other professionals connected wtih the brewing industry. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr07-27-06.mp3 July 27, 2006 Food no 45:33 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Steve Wilkes joins James as they play interviews with six homebrewers recorded at the National Homebrewers Conference in Orlando. Great tips and useful information. Talking to homebrewers at the NHC Steve Wilkes joins James as they play interviews with six homebrewers recorded at the National Homebrewers Conference in Orlando. Great tips and useful information. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr07-20-06.mp3 July 20, 2006 Food no 49:14 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Randy Mosher, author of "Radical Brewing," talks with Steve Wilkes about pairing beer with food and cooking with beer. Randy says beer is a much better partner with food than wine. Rules for finding beer matches with your favorite foods Randy Mosher, author of "Radical Brewing," talks with Steve Wilkes about pairing beer with food and cooking with beer. Randy says beer is a much better partner with food than wine. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr07-13-06.mp3 July 13, 2006 Food no 32:03 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer James sneaks away from the family during his vacation to post a quick interview between Steve Wilkes and Ray Daniels on a treat to taste while brewing. A fun recipe to sip while brewing a batch of beer James sneaks away from the family during his vacation to post a quick interview between Steve Wilkes and Ray Daniels on a treat to taste while brewing. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr07-03-06.mp3 July 3, 2006 Food no 3:15 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer We hear from two homebrew experiments: William Tope, a high school student from Houston, Texas, delves into whether alpha acid levels of hops affect fermentation rates, and the Hot Side Aeration experiment continues with Brian Warren and John Holder. Alpha acid levels and fermentation - also HSA experiment update We hear from two homebrew experiments: William Tope, a high school student from Houston, Texas, delves into whether alpha acid levels of hops affect fermentation rates, and the Hot Side Aeration experiment continues with Brian Warren and John Holder. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr06-22-06.mp3 June 22, 2006 Food no 48:06 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer We talk brewing water with Greg Noonan, author of "New Brewing Lager Beer" and other noted brewing books. Greg is also owner and brewer at the Vermont Pub and Brewery in Burlington. Brewing water quality and treatments We talk brewing water with Greg Noonan, author of "New Brewing Lager Beer" and other noted brewing books. Greg is also owner and brewer at the Vermont Pub and Brewery in Burlington. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr06-15-06.mp3 June 15, 2006 Food no 48:14 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer We preview the National Homebrewers Conference with Gary Glass of the American Homebrewers Association. National Homebrewers Conference Preview We preview the National Homebrewers Conference with Gary Glass of the American Homebrewers Association. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr06-08-06.mp3 June 8, 2006 Food no 53:33 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Steve Wilkes joins James to talk about flavoring the Great Mead Experiment from the video side of Basic Brewing. James and Steve also answer listener e-mail. Flavoring mead and listener questions Steve Wilkes joins James to talk about flavoring the Great Mead Experiment from the video side of Basic Brewing. James and Steve also answer listener e-mail. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr06-01-06.mp3 June 1, 2006 Food no 45:16 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer We continue our look at the foundation of making beer at home: good equipment. In this episode, Andy Sparks helps us look at gear that goes beyond the absolute necessities. Gear that's one step beyond absolute necessity We continue our look at the foundation of making beer at home: good equipment. In this episode, Andy Sparks helps us look at gear that goes beyond the absolute necessities. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr05-25-06.mp3 May 25, 2006 Food no 54:59 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer We take a look at the foundation of making beer at home: good equipment. In this episode, Andy Sparks joins James to start with what is absolutely necessary to make an extract batch. The equipment you can't do without in brewing good beer We take a look at the foundation of making beer at home: good equipment. In this episode, Andy Sparks joins James to start with what is absolutely necessary to make an extract batch. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr05-18-06.mp3 May 18, 2006 Food no 49:19 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Tess and Mark Szamatulski, authors of Clone Brews and Beer Captured, help us make sense of the wide variety of hops and give us tips on the most effective hop schedules. Picking the right hop variety and when to use it Tess and Mark Szamatulski, authors of Clone Brews and Beer Captured, help us make sense of the wide variety of hops and give us tips on the most effective hop schedules. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr05-11-06.mp3 May 11, 2006 Food no 50:06 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Tony Simmons of Pagosa Brewing Company, creator of Poor Richard's Ale, joins us to talk about his historic brew and the challenges of getting a new brewery off the ground. Creating a historic beer salute to Ben Franklin Tony Simmons of Pagosa Brewing Company, creator of Poor Richard's Ale, joins us to talk about his historic brew and the challenges of getting a new brewery off the ground. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr05-04-06.mp3 May 4, 2006 Food no 42:24 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Stan Hieronymus, author of Brew Like a Monk: Trappist, Abbey, and Strong Belgian Ales and How to Brew Them, tells us about his book and gives us tips on how to brew wonderful Belgian beers at home. Brewing Trappist, Abbey, and Strong Belgian Ales Stan Hieronymus, author of Brew Like a Monk: Trappist, Abbey, and Strong Belgian Ales and How to Brew Them, tells us about his book and gives us tips on how to brew wonderful Belgian beers at home. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr04-27-06.mp3 April 27, 2006 Food no 52:32 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer From grain to glass in one week? Chris Colby from BYO magazine tells us how to brew a finished, drinkable beer in seven days. Going from grain to glass in one week From grain to glass in one week? Chris Colby from BYO magazine tells us how to brew a finished, drinkable beer in seven days. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr04-20-06.mp3 April 20, 2006 Food no 34:51 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Kevin DeLange of The Brew Hut and Drydock Brewing Company helps us clear up the process of mini-mashing and what makes it different from steeping in an extract batch. Clearing up the process of mini-mashing Kevin DeLange of The Brew Hut and Drydock Brewing Company helps us clear up the process of mini-mashing and what makes it different from steeping in an extract batch. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr04-13-06.mp3 April 13, 2006 Food no 34:35 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Dave Wills of Freshops walks us through the process of planting, growing, and harvesting our own hoppy goodness at home. Making the most of home grown hops with Dave Wills Dave Wills of Freshops walks us through the process of planting, growing, and harvesting our own hoppy goodness at home. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr04-06-06.mp3 April 6, 2006 Food no 52:27 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer We get help from Gary Glass of the American Homebrewers Association to answer a listener's question about putting too much of a good thing into our brews. What happens when we put too much of a good thing in our beers? We get help from Gary Glass of the American Homebrewers Association to answer a listener's question about putting too much of a good thing into our brews. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr03-30-06.mp3 March 30, 2006 Food no 31:47 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Gary Glass of the AHA joins us to talk about how and why to enter the National Homebrew Competition. The Natioanl Homebrew Competition is right around the corner. Gary Glass of the AHA joins us to talk about how and why to enter the National Homebrew Competition. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr03-23-06.mp3 March 23, 2006 Food no 26:41 beer brew brewing homebrew home