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 2009 Thu, 4 Feb 2010 03:30:00 GMT James Spencer james@basicbrewing.com Basic Brewing Radio Food James Spencer Chris Colby, editor of Brew Your Own magazine, talks about conditioning malt for better milling and answers listener e-mails. Prepare your malt for the mill Chris Colby, editor of Brew Your Own magazine, talks about conditioning malt for better milling and answers listener e-mails. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr02-04-10condition.mp3 Thu, 4 Feb 2010 20:30:00 GMT Food no 44:29 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Ryan Thompson-Jewell walks us through some tips on creating or improving homebrew club Web sites. Also, Gary Glass, director of the AHA, brings us up-to-date on homebrew legislation. A face for your club online Ryan Thompson-Jewell walks us through some tips on creating or improving homebrew club Web sites. Also, Gary Glass, director of the AHA, brings us up-to-date on homebrew legislation. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr01-28-10clubsite.mp3 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 20:30:00 GMT Food no 52:29 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Peter Hoey of Odonata Beer Company in Sacramento joins us to talk about launching a new brewery and gives tips for brewing Saisons, Chocolate Stouts, and hoppy Beers. A fresh start in Sacramento Peter Hoey of Odonata Beer Company in Sacramento joins us to talk about launching a new brewery and gives tips for brewing Saisons, Chocolate Stouts, and hoppy Beers. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr01-21-10odonata.mp3 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 20:30:00 GMT Food no 55:38 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Jeff Britton, president of the Garage Brewers Society of O'Fallon, Missouri, explains his club's current contest centering around mystery ingredients. Allez cuisine! Jeff Britton, president of the Garage Brewers Society of O'Fallon, Missouri, explains his club's current contest centering around mystery ingredients. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr01-14-10iron.mp3 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 20:30:00 GMT Food no 39:24 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Chris Colby, editor of Brew Your Own magazine, joins us to talk about factors affecting foam on beer. Also, we catch up on the BYO-BBR Collaborative Experiment. Topping it all off Chris Colby, editor of Brew Your Own magazine, joins us to talk about factors affecting foam on beer. Also, we catch up on the BYO-BBR Collaborative Experiment. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr01-07-10foam.mp3 Thu, 7 Jan 2010 20:30:00 GMT Food no 53:40 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer James and Steve end out the year with a little vertical tasting of small-batch holiday barleywines from the past couple of years. Big little beers James and Steve end out the year with a little vertical tasting of small-batch holiday barleywines from the past couple of years. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr12-31-09holiday.mp3 Thu, 31 Dec 2009 20:30:00 GMT Food no 40:20 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Home brewers Greg Pietsch, Scott Schluter, and Mark Glinski describe a partigyle brewday when they used two mashes to generate a lot of beer. Wait, don't answer yet! Home brewers Greg Pietsch, Scott Schluter, and Mark Glinski describe a partigyle brewday when they used two mashes to generate a lot of beer. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr12-17-09wildparti.mp3 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 20:30:00 GMT Food no 49:00 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Chris Colby, editor of Brew Your Own magazine, talks about an experiment mixing yeast strains in homebrew. Also, we launch our third collaborative experiment. Yeast blending Chris Colby, editor of Brew Your Own magazine, talks about an experiment mixing yeast strains in homebrew. Also, we launch our third collaborative experiment. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr12-10-09mixyeast.mp3 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 20:30:00 GMT Food no 47:40 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Derrick Johnson of MrBeerFans.com shares advice on how Mr. Beer brewers should up their game. Also, listener feedback on pumpkin beers. Beyond Mr. Beer Derrick Johnson of MrBeerFans.com shares advice on how Mr. Beer brewers should up their game. Also, listener feedback on pumpkin beers. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr12-03-09mrbeer.mp3 Thu, 3 Dec 2009 20:30:00 GMT Food no 48:48 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Does pumpkin really make an impact on beer flavor? Home brewers Joel Neal and Phil Saylor share the results of their pumpkin beer experiment. Smashing pumpkin beer? Does pumpkin really make an impact on beer flavor? Home brewers Joel Neal and Phil Saylor share the results of their pumpkin beer experiment. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr11-26-09pumpkinexp.mp3 Thu, 26 Nov 2009 20:30:00 GMT Food no 41:53 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Joe Bair of Princeton Homebrew talks about his groundbreaking experiments in using the heat of the sun to brew beer. Here comes the sun . . . and the beer Joe Bair of Princeton Homebrew talks about his groundbreaking experiments in using the heat of the sun to brew beer. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr11-19-09solar.mp3 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:30:00 GMT Food no 52:10 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Chris Colby, Andy Sparks, and Mark Smith join James to evaluate the second collaborative experiment with Brew Your Own Magazine. Do pitching rates matter? Chris Colby, Andy Sparks, and Mark Smith join James to evaluate the second collaborative experiment with Brew Your Own Magazine. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr11-12-09yeastpitch.mp3 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:30:00 GMT Food no 56:13 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer We talk with American Homebrewers Association Director Gary Glass about goings-on at the AHA, how to start a club, and the legal status of home brewing in Kentucky. Good news for Kentucky We talk with American Homebrewers Association Director Gary Glass about goings-on at the AHA, how to start a club, and the legal status of home brewing in Kentucky. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr11-05-09ahaupdate.mp3 Thu, 5 Nov 2009 20:30:00 GMT Food no 50:29 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Live in an apartment or other small space? That's not a reason not to get into brewing. Let's get small Live in an apartment or other small space? That's not a reason not to get into brewing. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr10-29-09small.mp3 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:30:00 GMT Food no 48:01 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Home brewer Kai Troester brings us a bit of insight into brewing techniques from 1860s Germany from texts that he has translated from that time. Brewing in the old days Home brewer Kai Troester brings us a bit of insight into brewing techniques from 1860s Germany from texts that he has translated from that time. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr10-22-09germhist.mp3 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:30:00 GMT Food no 54:36 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer In our final audio interview from our Portland trip, we visit Upright Brewing Company and talk to head brewer Alex Ganum. Small, innovative brewing In our final audio interview from our Portland trip, we visit Upright Brewing Company and talk to head brewer Alex Ganum. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr10-15-09upright.mp3 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 20:30:00 GMT Food no 42:02 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Mad Fermentationist Michael Tonsmeire and fellow brewer Nathan Zeender talk about their experiments with solera brewing and barrel aging. Beers gone wild Mad Fermentationist Michael Tonsmeire and fellow brewer Nathan Zeender talk about their experiments with solera brewing and barrel aging. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr10-08-09solera.mp3 Thu, 8 Oct 2009 20:30:00 GMT Food no 50:14 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Jeff Bearer from Craft Beer Radio steps in to bring us interviews with the 2009 Sam Adams Longshot finalists and the results of the competition. Longshots pay off Jeff Bearer from Craft Beer Radio steps in to bring us interviews with the 2009 Sam Adams Longshot finalists and the results of the competition. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr10-01-09longshot09.mp3 Thu, 1 Oct 2009 20:30:00 GMT Food no 58:32 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer James and Steve head to neighboring Tulsa, Oklahoma, to help judge the FOAM Cup homebrew competition. Judge not? I think not. James and Steve head to neighboring Tulsa, Oklahoma, to help judge the FOAM Cup homebrew competition. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr09-24-09foam.mp3 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 20:30:00 GMT Food no 54:05 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer In our first show from Portland, we attend a meeting of the Oregon Brew Crew homebrew club. We talk to brewing legend Fred Eckhardt and also find out about a project to build the perfect APA. First Night in Portland In our first show from Portland, we attend a meeting of the Oregon Brew Crew homebrew club. We talk to brewing legend Fred Eckhardt and also find out about a project to build the perfect APA. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr09-17-09obc.mp3 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 20:30:00 GMT Food no 46:51 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Chris Colby, editor of Brew Your Own magazine, revisits his countertop partial mashing technique with some recipes that are a bit out of the ordinary. Interesting beers with a partial mash Chris Colby, editor of Brew Your Own magazine, revisits his countertop partial mashing technique with some recipes that are a bit out of the ordinary. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr09-10-09partial.mp3 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 20:30:00 GMT Food no 49:16 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Home brewer Greg Pietsch shares his efforts in raising a stable of yeast for use in his own brews and for sharing with friends. Tiny lassos? Home brewer Greg Pietsch shares his efforts in raising a stable of yeast for use in his own brews and for sharing with friends. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr09-03-09ranching.mp3 Thu, 3 Sep 2009 20:30:00 GMT Food no 47:35 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Home brewer Matt Troutman describes the results of his experiment comparing adding strawberries at the end of the boil and into the secondary fermenter. Strawberry beers forever Home brewer Matt Troutman describes the results of his experiment comparing adding strawberries at the end of the boil and into the secondary fermenter. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr08-27-09strawberry.mp3 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 20:30:00 GMT Food no 41:24 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Home brewer Ricky Klein shares beers and his philosophy of brewing around the traditional style guidelines with ingredients found on hand. Improvisational brewing Home brewer Ricky Klein shares beers and his philosophy of brewing around the traditional style guidelines with ingredients found on hand. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr08-20-09ricky.mp3 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 20:30:00 GMT Food no 51:13 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Sean Paxton, The Homebrew Chef, sits down with James and Steve after his National Homebrewers Conference presentation to talk about the philosophy of beer and food. Beer is good food Sean Paxton, The Homebrew Chef, sits down with James and Steve after his National Homebrewers Conference presentation to talk about the philosophy of beer and food. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr08-13-09chef.mp3 Thu, 13 Aug 2009 20:30:00 GMT Food no 53:57 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Douglas Wawrzynski shares his observations and interviews following the first legal home brewing competition in Utah's history. Brewing free in the beehive state Douglas Wawrzynski shares his observations and interviews following the first legal home brewing competition in Utah's history. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr08-06-09utahcomp.mp3 Thu, 6 Aug 2009 20:30:00 GMT Food no 53:39 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Chris Colby, editor of Brew Your Own magazine, sheds some light on the scientific workings and background of our favorite fungus. We also talk about the next phase of the collaborative experiment. Put your science hat on! Chris Colby, editor of Brew Your Own magazine, sheds some light on the scientific workings and background of our favorite fungus. We also talk about the next phase of the collaborative experiment. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr07-30-09yeastbio.mp3 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 20:30:00 GMT Food no 48:09 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer James and Steve taste a decoction experiment conducted by members of the Washington Homebrewers Association and get guidance from Michael Ferguson of BJ's. Does decoction make a difference? James and Steve taste a decoction experiment conducted by members of the Washington Homebrewers Association and get guidance from Michael Ferguson of BJ's. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr07-23-09nhcdecoction.mp3 Thu, 23 Jul 2009 20:30:00 GMT Food no 54:01 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer The troubleshooting panel discussion at the National Homebrewers Conference, featuring Tomme Arthur, Vinnie Cilurzo, Michael Ferguson, John Palmer, and Ken Grossman. Great advice from stellar brewers The troubleshooting panel discussion at the National Homebrewers Conference, featuring Tomme Arthur, Vinnie Cilurzo, Michael Ferguson, John Palmer, and Ken Grossman. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr07-16-09trouble.mp3 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 20:30:00 GMT Food no 1:04:53 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer The mead panel discussion at the National Homebrewers Conference, featuring Byron Burch, Charlie Papazian, Curt Stock and Harold Gulbransen. Great advice from stellar mead makers The mead panel discussion at the National Homebrewers Conference, featuring Byron Burch, Charlie Papazian, Curt Stock and Harold Gulbransen. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr07-09-09meadpanel.mp3 Thu, 9 Jul 2009 20:30:00 GMT Food no 1:06:11 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer In the first of our coverage of the National Homebrewers Conference in Oakland, Ken Grossman of Sierra Nevada Brewing gives the keynote address. History from a brewing pioneer In the first of our coverage of the National Homebrewers Conference in Oakland, Ken Grossman of Sierra Nevada Brewing gives the keynote address. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr07-02-09grossman.mp3 Thu, 2 Jul 2009 20:30:00 GMT Food no 1:05:36 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer James Spencer, Steve Wilkes, and Chris Colby, editor of Brew Your Own magazine, taste James' experiment beer and read the results from brewers around the world. Does more yeast contact hurt? James Spencer, Steve Wilkes, and Chris Colby, editor of Brew Your Own magazine, taste James' experiment beer and read the results from brewers around the world. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr05-28-09results.mp3 Thu, 28 May 2009 20:30:00 GMT Food no 55:58 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Home brewer Alex Roberts joins James in the studio to compare brewing applications and Web sites that work on mobile devices. Brewing on the go Home brewer Alex Roberts joins James in the studio to compare brewing applications and Web sites that work on mobile devices. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr05-21-09mobile.mp3 Thu, 21 May 2009 20:30:00 GMT Food no 51:52 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Chris Colby, editor of Brew Your Own magazine, tells us how his garden grows and gives us tips on corking Belgian beers. Homegrown grain and cagey Belgians Chris Colby, editor of Brew Your Own magazine, tells us how his garden grows and gives us tips on corking Belgian beers. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr05-14-09corkgarden.mp3 Thu, 14 May 2009 20:30:00 GMT Food no 43:51 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Home brewer Joshua Smith joins us to tell us how to make our own candi syrup for our Belgian beers. Don't lick the spoon! Home brewer Joshua Smith joins us to tell us how to make our own candi syrup for our Belgian beers. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr05-07-09candi.mp3 Thu, 7 May 2009 20:30:00 GMT Food no 42:45 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Jason Perkins, head brewer of Allagash Brewing in Portland, Maine, talks about his brewery's work in fermenting beer with the native local "critters". Put native critters to work Jason Perkins, head brewer of Allagash Brewing in Portland, Maine, talks about his brewery's work in fermenting beer with the native local "critters". http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr04-30-09spont.mp3 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 20:30:00 GMT Food no 50:19 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Chris Colby, editor of Brew Your Own magazine, shares tips to make the already-economical process of home brewing even more efficient. Easy on the wallet Chris Colby, editor of Brew Your Own magazine, shares tips to make the already-economical process of home brewing even more efficient. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr04-23-09budget.mp3 Thu, 23 Apr 2009 20:30:00 GMT Food no 50:54 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Home brewers Jim Lewellyn and Darren Goad join us to share the results of their American Pale Ale experiment, playing with yeast and dry hopping. Testing yeast and dry hop variables Home brewers Jim Lewellyn and Darren Goad join us to share the results of their American Pale Ale experiment, playing with yeast and dry hopping. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr04-16-09apaexp.mp3 Thu, 16 Apr 2009 20:30:00 GMT Food no 53:38 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer James flies solo at the brewpot to test out the "Brew in a Bag" Australian technique of all grain brewing with a Maris Otter session ale. Beware the doughballs! James flies solo at the brewpot to test out the "Brew in a Bag" Australian technique of all grain brewing with a Maris Otter session ale. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr04-09-09biabbrew.mp3 Thu, 9 Apr 2009 20:30:00 GMT Food no 44:49 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Australian home brewers Dan Walker and Geoff Hammond explain the all grain technique of Brew in a Bag, which they advocate as a good way to get into brewing with grain. It's in the bag. Australian home brewers Dan Walker and Geoff Hammond explain the all grain technique of Brew in a Bag, which they advocate as a good way to get into brewing with grain. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr04-02-09biab.mp3 Thu, 2 Apr 2009 20:30:00 GMT Food no 58:16 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer James travels to Bastrop, Texas, home of Chris Colby, editor of Brew Your Own magazine. James and Chris introduce an experiment that invites participation from home brewers everywhere. Come play with us! James travels to Bastrop, Texas, home of Chris Colby, editor of Brew Your Own magazine. James and Chris introduce an experiment that invites participation from home brewers everywhere. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr03-26-09byoexp.mp3 Thu, 26 Mar 2009 20:30:00 GMT Food no 52:13 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Home Brewer Kai Troester explains how to analyze all grain efficiency going into the brewpot and beforehand in the mash tun. How efficient are you? Home Brewer Kai Troester explains how to analyze all grain efficiency going into the brewpot and beforehand in the mash tun. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr03-12-09kaiefficiency.mp3 Thu, 19 Mar 2009 20:30:00 GMT Food no 55:26 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer James joins Mehmet Kadiev, head brewer, and David Mathews, assistant brewer, at the Hog Haus brewery in Fayetteville, Arkansas, as they brew two beers from one mash. Big and hoppy and small and hoppy James joins Mehmet Kadiev, head brewer, and David Mathews, assistant brewer, at the Hog Haus brewery in Fayetteville, Arkansas, as they brew two beers from one mash. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr03-11-09hogpart.mp3 Thu, 12 Mar 2009 20:30:00 GMT Food no 42:11 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Mead maker Mike Lozano walks us through making a pyment using a wine kit as a shortcut. Also, Douglas Wawrzynski fills us in on the victory in Utah. Grape juice plus honey equals tastiness Mead maker Mike Lozano walks us through making a pyment using a wine kit as a shortcut. Also, Douglas Wawrzynski fills us in on the victory in Utah. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr03-05-09pyment.mp3 Thu, 5 Mar 2009 20:30:00 GMT Food no 57:25 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer James talks to home brewer Sam Scott of Hamilton, New Jersey about a method he's using to harvest yeast from a carboy during primary fermentation. Also, we get another homebrew legislation update. Taking a little off the top James talks to home brewer Sam Scott of Hamilton, New Jersey about a method he's using to harvest yeast from a carboy during primary fermentation. Also, we get another homebrew legislation update. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr02-26-09topcrop.mp3 Thu, 26 Feb 2009 20:30:00 GMT Food no 38:42 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Andy and James join home brewers Kasey Loman and Jen Royer as they brew a batch of beer using maple sap as most of the brew water. We also learn how sap is harvested. Brewing with sap from local trees Andy and James join home brewers Kasey Loman and Jen Royer as they brew a batch of beer using maple sap as most of the brew water. We also learn how sap is harvested. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr02-19-09sap.mp3 Thu, 19 Feb 2009 20:30:00 GMT Food no 41:09 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer In this "extra" episode, Douglas Wawrzynski interviews Gary Glass, director of the American Homebrewers Association, on a victory for home brewing in Utah and on legislation efforts across the country. Moving forward in Utah In this "extra" episode, Douglas Wawrzynski interviews Gary Glass, director of the American Homebrewers Association, on a victory for home brewing in Utah and on legislation efforts across the country. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr02-13-09utahupdate.mp3 Fri, 13 Feb 2009 20:30:00 GMT Food no 16:31 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Mead maker Mike Lozano joins James, Steve, and Andy as they take part in his experiment comparing six different honey varieties in mead. Six sweet small batches Mead maker Mike Lozano joins James, Steve, and Andy as they take part in his experiment comparing six different honey varieties in mead. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr02-12-09meadhoney.mp3 Thu, 12 Feb 2009 20:30:00 GMT Food no 51:05 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Don't have space to plant hops? Don't be too sure. Chris Colby, editor of Brew Your Own magazine, brings us up to date on his efforts to grow hops in containers. Hops in a planter Don't have space to plant hops? Don't be too sure. Chris Colby, editor of Brew Your Own magazine, brings us up to date on his efforts to grow hops in containers. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr02-05-09container.mp3 Thu, 5 Feb 2009 20:30:00 GMT Food no 48:30 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Home brewer Kai Troester shares some tips and techniques he's found while researching German brewing. Also, we get an update on beer-related legislation across the country. Tips and tricks from Germany Home brewer Kai Troester shares some tips and techniques he's found while researching German brewing. Also, we get an update on beer-related legislation across the country. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr01-29-09germantech.mp3 Thu, 29 Jan 2009 20:30:00 GMT Food no 48:32 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Matt Brynildson, brewmaster at Firestone Walker Brewing, walks us through a vertical tasting of 10, 11 and 12. Matt talks about blending, wood aging, bottle aging and more. Aging and blending big beers Matt Brynildson, brewmaster at Firestone Walker Brewing, walks us through a vertical tasting of 10, 11 and 12. Matt talks about blending, wood aging, bottle aging and more. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr01-22-09firestone.mp3 Thu, 22 Jan 2009 20:30:00 GMT Food no 50:26 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Chris Colby, editor of Brew Your Own magazine, tells us how to ferment in Corny kegs . . . and why. Not just for serving anymore Chris Colby, editor of Brew Your Own magazine, tells us how to ferment in Corny kegs . . . and why. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr01-15-09kegferment.mp3 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 20:30:00 GMT Food no 40:51 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Bruce Swiecicki, senior technical advisor for the National Propane Gas Association, joins us to answer your questions about propane safety and getting the most out of your propane burner setup. Getting the most from your burner Bruce Swiecicki, senior technical advisor for the National Propane Gas Association, joins us to answer your questions about propane safety and getting the most out of your propane burner setup. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr01-08-09propane.mp3 Thu, 8 Jan 2009 20:30:00 GMT Food no 44:12 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Our first episode of the year features the last brewing session of 2008: a barleywine with James, Andy and Casey Letellier. Casey gives us his perspective on beer and brewing in England and the U.S. A big beer on the end of the year Our first episode of the year features the last brewing session of 2008: a barleywine with James, Andy and Casey Letellier. Casey gives us his perspective on beer and brewing in England and the U.S. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr01-01-09casey.mp3 Thu, 1 Jan 2009 20:30:00 GMT Food no 50:09 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer On the last episode of 2008, James and Steve help listeners air their frustrations with the remarks of the uninitiated. What's your beef? On the last episode of 2008, James and Steve help listeners air their frustrations with the remarks of the uninitiated. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr12-18-08peeves.mp3 Thu, 18 Dec 2008 20:30:00 GMT Food no 45:04 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Chris Colby, editor of Brew Your Own magazine, tells us about smoked beers and how to make our own at home. Smoke 'em if you got 'em Chris Colby, editor of Brew Your Own magazine, tells us about smoked beers and how to make our own at home. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr12-11-08smoked.mp3 Thu, 11 Dec 2008 20:30:00 GMT Food no 55:15 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Michael Tonsmeire, The Mad Fermentationist, leads James, Steve, and Andy through an exercise of blending beers together to create better ones. Blending beers for better results Michael Tonsmeire, The Mad Fermentationist, leads James, Steve, and Andy through an exercise of blending beers together to create better ones. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr12-04-08blending.mp3 Thu, 04 Dec 2008 20:30:00 GMT Food no 57:10 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer We celebrate Thanksgiving week by remembering our beer dinner with the Brett Pack. Join James and Andy for dinner with Adam Avery, Vinnie Cilurzo, Rob Tod, Tomme Arthur, and Sam Calagione. Celebrate Thanksgiving with us We celebrate Thanksgiving week by remembering our beer dinner with the Brett Pack. Join James and Andy for dinner with Adam Avery, Vinnie Cilurzo, Rob Tod, Tomme Arthur, and Sam Calagione. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr11-27-08beerdinner.mp3 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 20:30:00 GMT Food no 52:44 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Home brewer Kai Troester joins us again to take us through his extensive experiments on the factors affecting attenuation in the mash tun. Testing mash factors Home brewer Kai Troester joins us again to take us through his extensive experiments on the factors affecting attenuation in the mash tun. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr11-20-08attenuation2.mp3 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 20:30:00 GMT Food no 57:07 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Chris Colby, editor of Brew Your Own magazine, give us tips on how to build our own kegerator at home. Chris also updates us on the world hop situation. Give an old fridge new life Chris Colby, editor of Brew Your Own magazine, give us tips on how to build our own kegerator at home. Chris also updates us on the world hop situation. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr11-13-08kegerator.mp3 Thu, 13 Nov 2008 20:30:00 GMT Food no 58:11 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer A collection of short interviews from Denver: David Myers of Redstone Meadery, Pro-Am brewer David Schollmeyer, author Maureen Ogle, and Greg Koch of Stone Brewery. Short chats with interesting folks A collection of short interviews from Denver: David Myers of Redstone Meadery, Pro-Am brewer David Schollmeyer, author Maureen Ogle, and Greg Koch of Stone Brewery. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr11-06-08gabfgrabbag.mp3 Thu, 6 Nov 2008 20:30:00 GMT Food no 46:30 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer We talk to home brewers Vickie Watson and Ken Dollar from Mississippi, where home brewing is illegal. We also talk to Mazen Hajjar, owner of the first brewpub in Beirut, Lebanon. Brewers who are rebels and pioneers We talk to home brewers Vickie Watson and Ken Dollar from Mississippi, where home brewing is illegal. We also talk to Mazen Hajjar, owner of the first brewpub in Beirut, Lebanon. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr10-30-08rebels.mp3 Thu, 30 Oct 2008 20:30:00 GMT Food no 44:23 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer James and Andy get brewing tips from Jake O'Mara from Odell Brewing Company and Taylor Rees and Alan Johnson of Great Divide. Good tips from the pros. James and Andy get brewing tips from Jake O'Mara from Odell Brewing Company and Taylor Rees and Alan Johnson of Great Divide. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr10-23-08gabfbrewers.mp3 Thu, 23 Oct 2008 20:30:00 GMT Food no 51:20 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer In our first episode back from the Great American Beer Festival, we talk to the winners and runners up in the Sam Adams LongShot competition. They're in the six pack! In our first episode back from the Great American Beer Festival, we talk to the winners and runners up in the Sam Adams LongShot competition. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr10-16-08longshot2008.mp3 Thu, 16 Oct 2008 20:30:00 GMT Food no 45:06 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer James and Andy sit on the deck, talk about how to take care of homegrown hops at the end of the season, and answer some listener e-mail. A bushel of homebrew advice James and Andy sit on the deck, talk about how to take care of homegrown hops at the end of the season, and answer some listener e-mail. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr10-09-08hopsemail.mp3 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:30:00 GMT Food no 55:02 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Steve Mazylewski, brewer at The Hog Haus in Fayetteville, Arkansas, sits down with James and Steve to sample his Oktoberfest, Pumpkin Spice Ale and IPA. Our local brewpub's brewer Steve Mazylewski, brewer at The Hog Haus in Fayetteville, Arkansas, sits down with James and Steve to sample his Oktoberfest, Pumpkin Spice Ale and IPA. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr10-02-08hoghaus.mp3 Thu, 02 Oct 2008 20:30:00 GMT Food no 48:56 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Andy Davison, chairman of the Australian National Homebrewing Conference, talks with us about preparations for their inaugural event. Also, Brett Joyce, president of Rogue tells us about their venture into growing hops. Homebrew get-together in Australia and Rogue grows their own Andy Davison, chairman of the Australian National Homebrewing Conference, talks with us about preparations for their inaugural event. Also, Brett Joyce, president of Rogue tells us about their venture into growing hops. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr09-25-08anhcrogue.mp3 Thu, 25 Sep 2008 20:30:00 GMT Food no 45:41 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Chris Colby, editor of Brew Your Own magazine, explains the process of sour mashing. Whether you're adjusting pH or making a sour beer, Chris says sour mashing is easy to do. Souring your mash . . . on purpose Chris Colby, editor of Brew Your Own magazine, explains the process of sour mashing. Whether you're adjusting pH or making a sour beer, Chris says sour mashing is easy to do. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr09-18-08sourmash.mp3 Thu, 18 Sep 2008 20:30:00 GMT Food no 44:42 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Home brewer Kai Troester explains the concept of attenuation, the factors that affect it and how we can test the attenuation potential of our wort. How to measure and control attenuation Home brewer Kai Troester explains the concept of attenuation, the factors that affect it and how we can test the attenuation potential of our wort. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr09-11-08attenuation.mp3 Thu, 11 Sep 2008 20:30:00 GMT Food no 52:32 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Home brewer John Chubick of Bloomington, Illinois joins us to talk about his homebrew hop dryer, stir plate and temperature controller. Homemade brewing gear Home brewer John Chubick of Bloomington, Illinois joins us to talk about his homebrew hop dryer, stir plate and temperature controller. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr09-04-08gadgets.mp3 Thu, 4 Sep 2008 20:30:00 GMT Food no 48:27 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer James and Andy try out one of the hop stretching methods explained by Chris Colby on the previous show: steeping hops in a French press coffee maker. Brewing on the patio James and Andy try out one of the hop stretching methods explained by Chris Colby on the previous show: steeping hops in a French press coffee maker. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr08-28-08frenchpress.mp3 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 20:30:00 GMT Food no 40:42 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Chris Colby, editor of Brew Your Own magazine, explains some tips on how to get the most out of our precious hops. Also, how to use a French press coffee maker in the process. Getting the most out of hops Chris Colby, editor of Brew Your Own magazine, explains some tips on how to get the most out of our precious hops. Also, how to use a French press coffee maker in the process. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr08-21-08hopstretch.mp3 Thu, 21 Aug 2008 20:30:00 GMT Food no 50:26 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Home brewer and coffee roaster Scott Koue of San Francisco joins us to talk about roasting our own coffee. Home roasted coffee can add more creative control into home brewed coffee beers. Roasting our own beans Home brewer and coffee roaster Scott Koue of San Francisco joins us to talk about roasting our own coffee. Home roasted coffee can add more creative control into home brewed coffee beers. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr08-14-08coffee.mp3 Thu, 14 Aug 2008 20:30:00 GMT Food no 50:40 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food Fred Johnson This is Fred Johnson's paper comparing fermenter shaking vs aquarium pumps for wort aeration. Fred Johnson's PDF This is Fred Johnson's paper comparing fermenter shaking vs aquarium pumps for wort aeration. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/AerationMethods.pdf Thu, 7 Aug 2008 23:30:00 GMT Food no beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Scientist and home brewer Fred Johnson of Apex North Carolina shares his experiment comparing fermenter shaking against aquarium pumping for aeration. Also, advice for cleaning Better Bottles. Which is better - the pump or the shake? Scientist and home brewer Fred Johnson of Apex North Carolina shares his experiment comparing fermenter shaking against aquarium pumping for aeration. Also, advice for cleaning Better Bottles. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr08-07-08aeration.mp3 Thu, 7 Aug 2008 20:30:00 GMT Food no 50:21 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer We sit down with Mike Dewey of Mt. Carmel Brewing Company in Cincinnati, Ohio - a commercial home-based brewery. Commercial home brewing We sit down with Mike Dewey of Mt. Carmel Brewing Company in Cincinnati, Ohio - a commercial home-based brewery. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr07-31-08mtcarmel.mp3 Thu, 31 Jul 2008 20:30:00 GMT Food no 54:22 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Chris Colby of Brew Your Own Magazine explains the Belgian technique of turbid mashing, which makes the most of limited mash tun space. Belgian mashing technique Chris Colby of Brew Your Own Magazine explains the Belgian technique of turbid mashing, which makes the most of limited mash tun space. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr07-24-08turbid.mp3 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:30:00 GMT Food no 46:53 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Our National Homebrewers Conference coverage from Cincinnati concludes with an interview from Randy Mosher. Randy talks about Belgian beer history and culture he found in a rare book. Vanished Belgian beers Our National Homebrewers Conference coverage from Cincinnati concludes with an interview from Randy Mosher. Randy talks about Belgian beer history and culture he found in a rare book. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr07-17-08moshernhc.mp3 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 20:30:00 GMT Food no 46:53 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Our National Homebrewers Conference coverage from Cincinnati continues. We have interviews with Ant Hayes, Greg Doss, Ray Daniels, Ken Schramm and Craig Ballenger. The second of our expert interviews Our National Homebrewers Conference coverage from Cincinnati continues. We have interviews with Ant Hayes, Greg Doss, Ray Daniels, Ken Schramm and Craig Ballenger. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr07-10-08nhcwrapup02.mp3 Thu, 10 Jul 2008 20:30:00 GMT Food no 49:34 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Steve joins James as they begin their collection of interviews gathered from experts at the National Homebrewers Conference in Cincinnati. This week: Dave Wills, Michael Ferguson and Chris White. The first of our expert interviews Steve joins James as they begin their collection of interviews gathered from experts at the National Homebrewers Conference in Cincinnati. This week: Dave Wills, Michael Ferguson and Chris White. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr07-03-08nhcwrapup01.mp3 Thu, 3 Jul 2008 20:30:00 GMT Food no 43:56 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Jim Koch, founder of the Boston Beer Company, gives an inspiring keynote address to the National Homebrewers Conference in Cincinnati. Sam Adams' Jim Koch at the NHC Jim Koch, founder of the Boston Beer Company, gives an inspiring keynote address to the National Homebrewers Conference in Cincinnati. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr06-26-08koch.mp3 Thu, 26 Jun 2008 20:30:00 GMT Food no 58:33 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer James and Steve read letters from listeners with tips on how to brew greener and cheaper. Easy on the Earth and the pocketbook James and Steve read letters from listeners with tips on how to brew greener and cheaper. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr05-29-08green.mp3 Thu, 29 May 2008 20:30:00 GMT Food no 38:33 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Mike Lozano, home brewer and mead maker from Aurora, Colorado, takes us through the basics of mead making from the ground up. Elementary mead training Mike Lozano, home brewer and mead maker from Aurora, Colorado, takes us through the basics of mead making from the ground up. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr05-22-08meadbasics.mp3 Thu, 22 May 2008 20:30:00 GMT Food no 53:20 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Michael Tonsmeire, the Mad Fermentationist, shares three beers that have had hops added in "non-traditional" schedules. Hopping out of the box Michael Tonsmeire, the Mad Fermentationist, shares three beers that have had hops added in "non-traditional" schedules. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr05-15-08alternate.mp3 Thu, 15 May 2008 20:30:00 GMT Food no 55:18 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies 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 Thu, 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 Thu, 1 Feb 2007 03:30:00 GMT 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 Thu, 25 Jan 2007 03:30:00 GMT 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 Thu, 18 Jan 2007 03:30:00 GMT 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 Thu, 11 Jan 2007 03:30:00 GMT 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 Thu, 4 Jan 2007 03:30:00 GMT 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 Thu, 28 Dec 2006 03:30:00 GMT 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 Thu, 21 Dec 2006 03:30:00 GMT 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 Thu, 14 Dec 2006 03:30:00 GMT 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 Thu, 7 Dec 2006 03:30:00 GMT 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 Thu, 30 Nov 2006 03:30:00 GMT 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 Thu, 23 Nov 2006 03:30:00 GMT 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 Thu, 16 Nov 2006 03:30:00 GMT 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 Thu, 9 Nov 2006 03:30:00 GMT 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 Thu, 2 Nov 2006 03:30:00 GMT 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 Thu, 26 Oct 2006 03:30:00 GMT 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 Thu, 19 Oct 2006 03:30:00 GMT 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 Thu, 12 Oct 2006 03:30:00 GMT 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 Thu, 5 Oct 2006 03:30:00 GMT 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 Thu, 28 Sep 2006 03:30:00 GMT 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 Thu, 21 Sep 2006 03:30:00 GMT 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 Thu, 14 Sep 2006 03:30:00 GMT 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 Thu, 7 Sep 2006 03:30:00 GMT 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 Thu, 31 Aug 2006 03:30:00 GMT 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 Thu, 24 Aug 2006 03:30:00 GMT 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 Thu, 17 Aug 2006 03:30:00 GMT 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 Thu, 10 Aug 2006 03:30:00 GMT 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 Thu, 3 Aug 2006 03:30:00 GMT 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 Thu, 27 Jul 2006 03:30:00 GMT 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 Thu, 20 Jul 2006 03:30:00 GMT 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 Thu, 13 Jul 2006 03:30:00 GMT 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 Mon, 3 Jul 2006 03:30:00 GMT 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 Thu, 22 Jun 2006 03:30:00 GMT 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 Thu, 15 Jun 2006 03:30:00 GMT 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 Thu, 8 Jun 2006 03:30:00 GMT 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 Thu, 1 Jun 2006 03:30:00 GMT 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 Thu, 25 May 2006 03:30:00 GMT 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 Thu, 18 May 2006 03:30:00 GMT 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 Thu, 11 May 2006 03:30:00 GMT 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 Thu, 4 May 2006 03:30:00 GMT 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 Thu, 27 Apr 2006 03:30:00 GMT 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 Thu, 20 Apr 2006 03:30:00 GMT 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 Thu, 13 Apr 2006 03:30:00 GMT 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 Thu, 6 Apr 2006 03:30:00 GMT 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 Thu, 30 Mar 2006 03:30:00 GMT 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 Thu, 23 Mar 2006 03:30:00 GMT Food no 26:41 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer We travel to Austin, Texas to taste the results of Brian Warren's experiment on Hot Side Aeration. Surprising results from a Hot Side Aeration experiment We travel to Austin, Texas to taste the results of Brian Warren's experiment on Hot Side Aeration. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr03-16-06.mp3 Thu, 16 Mar 2006 03:30:00 GMT Food no 38:32 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Tess and Mark Szamatulski, authors of Clone Brews and Beer Captured join us to talk about making copies of our favorite brews. Brewing Clone Recipes Tess and Mark Szamatulski, authors of Clone Brews and Beer Captured join us to talk about making copies of our favorite brews. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr03-09-06.mp3 Thu, 9 Mar 2006 03:30:00 GMT Food no 35:44 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Andy Sparks joins us to talk about adjuncts - those fermentable ingredients we add to beer in addition to water, yeast, barley malt, and hops. Introducing adjunct beer ingredients Andy Sparks joins us to talk about adjuncts - those fermentable ingredients we add to beer in addition to water, yeast, barley malt, and hops. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr03-02-06a.mp3 Thu, 2 Mar 2006 03:30:00 GMT Food no 36:15 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Our man in the field, Brian Warren, recaps the recent mead festival in Boulder, Colorado, and bring us interviews with commercial mead makers. Recapping the International Mead Festival Our man in the field, Brian Warren, recaps the recent mead festival in Boulder, Colorado, and bring us interviews with commercial mead makers. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr02-23-06.mp3 Thu, 23 Feb 2006 03:30:00 GMT Food no 54:19 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer We continue our night of bad beer tastes as we dive into part two of our trying the FlavorActive Enthusiast beer taste troubleshooting kit. Tasting off flavors - part two We continue our night of bad beer tastes as we dive into part two of our trying the FlavorActive Enthusiast beer taste troubleshooting kit. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr02-16-06.mp3 Thu, 16 Feb 2006 03:30:00 GMT Food no 57:19 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer We talk to Chris Colby of Brew Your Own magazine about one of our favorite styles - American Pale Ales. Great taste and easy to brew. American Pale Ales with Chris Colby We talk to Chris Colby of Brew Your Own magazine about one of our favorite styles - American Pale Ales. Great taste and easy to brew. http://media.libsyn.com/media/basicbrewing/bbr02-09-06.mp3 Thu, 9 Feb 2006 03:30:00 GMT Food no 39:38 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer David Myers, Chairman of the Mead for Redstone Meadery, joins us to talk about the beginnings of Redstone, the International Mead Festival, and brewing mead at home. Talking mead with the Chairman of the Mead David Myers, Chairman of the Mead for Redstone Meadery, joins us to talk about the beginnings of Redstone, the International Mead Festival, and brewing mead at home. http://www.basicbrewing.com/radio/mp3/bbr02-02-06.mp3 Thu, 2 Feb 2006 03:30:00 GMT Food no 51:24 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Andy Sparks, Steve Wilkes, and Chris Milum join James to take the FlavorActiv Enthusiast beer taste troubleshooting kit for a test run. The group tastes off flavors that could be found in homebrew and talks about how to prevent them. Tasting bad off flavors that could be found in homebrew. Andy Sparks, Steve Wilkes, and Chris Milum join James to take the FlavorActiv Enthusiast beer taste troubleshooting kit for a test run. The group tastes off flavors that could be found in homebrew and talks about how to prevent them. http://www.basicbrewing.com/radio/mp3/bbr01-26-06.mp3 Thu, 26 Jan 2006 03:30:00 GMT Food no 50:52 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer John Palmer, author of How to Brew, joins us to talk about lagering at home. John also defends his choice of aluminum for brewpots. John Palmer takes us through lagering John Palmer, author of How to Brew, joins us to talk about lagering at home. John also defends his choice of aluminum for brewpots. http://www.basicbrewing.com/radio/mp3/bbr01-19-06.mp3 Thu, 19 Jan 2006 03:30:00 GMT Food no 50:14 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer James Spencer and Steve Wilkes brew an experimental six pack's worth of extract IPA on the stovetop. Brewing a six pack of IPA. James Spencer and Steve Wilkes brew an experimental six pack's worth of extract IPA on the stovetop. http://www.basicbrewing.com/radio/mp3/bbr01-12-06.mp3 Thu, 12 Jan 2006 03:30:00 GMT Food no 49:27 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Ray Daniels, author of Designing Great Beers joins us to talk about hop bitterness and the factors in brewing that affect it. Ray Daniels talks about a bitter topic. Ray Daniels, author of Designing Great Beers joins us to talk about hop bitterness and the factors in brewing that affect it. http://www.basicbrewing.com/radio/mp3/bbr01-05-06.mp3 Thu, 5 Jan 2006 03:30:00 GMT Food no 56:19 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Chris Colby of Brew Your Own magazine introduces us to Vienna Lagers and how to make them at home. Making Vienna Lagers at home Chris Colby of Brew Your Own magazine introduces us to Vienna Lagers and how to make them at home. http://www.basicbrewing.com/radio/mp3/bbr12-29-05.mp3 Thu, 29 Dec 2005 03:30:00 GMT Food no 50:28 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Homebrew clubs are the topic this episode as we talk to Brian Ellis of Kuykendahl Gran Brewers, a Houston homebrew club. A beer-friendly KGB Homebrew clubs are the topic this episode as we talk to Brian Ellis of Kuykendahl Gran Brewers, a Houston homebrew club. http://www.basicbrewing.com/radio/mp3/bbr12-22-05.mp3 Thu, 22 Dec 2005 03:30:00 GMT Food no 38:00 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer We try our first test with video as we taste the results of our small extract batch hopping experiment. We also taste three different batches of the same recipe and read holiday wish lists. Video, Brewing Experiments and Holiday Wish Lists We try our first test with video as we taste the results of our small extract batch hopping experiment. We also taste three different batches of the same recipe and read holiday wish lists. http://www.basicbrewing.com/radio/mp3/bbr12-15-05.mp3 Thu, 15 Dec 2005 03:30:00 GMT Food no 57:39 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer In this episode, we're invited to a big brew at the house of Casey from Siloam Springs. Also, Casey shows us how to make an all grain starter in a French press coffee maker. Blind Mice Brew and All Grain Starter In this episode, we're invited to a big brew at the house of Casey from Siloam Springs. Also, Casey shows us how to make an all grain starter in a French press coffee maker. http://www.basicbrewing.com/radio/mp3/bbr12-08-05.mp3 Thu, 8 Dec 2005 03:30:00 GMT Food no 43:57 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer We continue our conversation about all grain brewing with John Palmer, author of How to Brew. This week, we cover lautering and sparging. John Palmer on All Grain Pt. 2 We continue our conversation about all grain brewing with John Palmer, author of How to Brew. This week, we cover lautering and sparging. http://www.basicbrewing.com/radio/mp3/bbr12-01-05.mp3 Thu, 1 Dec 2005 03:30:00 GMT Food no 33:33 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer John Palmer, Author of How to Brew joins us for the first half of a discussion of all grain brewing. We cover from milling to mashing this week. John Palmer on All Grain Pt. 1 John Palmer, Author of How to Brew joins us for the first half of a discussion of all grain brewing. We cover from milling to mashing this week. http://www.basicbrewing.com/radio/mp3/bbr11-24-05.mp3 Thu, 24 Nov 2005 03:30:00 GMT Food no 45:44 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Chris Colby from Brew Your Own magazine goes over his list of ten difficult beers to brew at home. Also, Bob Hansen from Briess Malt and Ingredients joins us with extract brewing tips. Ten Difficult Brews and Extract Brewing Tips Chris Colby from Brew Your Own magazine goes over his list of ten difficult beers to brew at home. Also, Bob Hansen from Briess Malt and Ingredients joins us with extract brewing tips. http://www.basicbrewing.com/radio/mp3/bbr11-17-05.mp3 Thu, 17 Nov 2005 03:30:00 GMT Food no 57:16 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer We finish our chat with Dave Logsdon of Wyeast as he answers listener questions. Also, we answer other questions from the mailbag and introduce our new T-shirts! Dave Logsdon of Wyeast on yeast - part three We finish our chat with Dave Logsdon of Wyeast as he answers listener questions. Also, we answer other questions from the mailbag and introduce our new T-shirts! http://www.basicbrewing.com/radio/mp3/bbr11-10-05.mp3 Thu, 10 Nov 2005 03:30:00 GMT Food no 46:49 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Our conversation continues with Dave Logsdon of Wyeast as we begin to answer questions from listeners on how to get the most out of yeast. Dave Logsdon of Wyeast on yeast - part two Our conversation continues with Dave Logsdon of Wyeast as we begin to answer questions from listeners on how to get the most out of yeast. http://www.basicbrewing.com/radio/mp3/bbr11-03-05.mp3 Thu, 3 Nov 2005 03:30:00 GMT Food no 50:09 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer This week, we begin our three-part series on yeast based on our conversation with Dave Logsdon of Wyeast. We talk to Dave about the history of Wyeast and single-stage vs. two-stage fermentation. Dave Logsdon of Wyeast on yeast - part one This week, we begin our three-part series on yeast based on our conversation with Dave Logsdon of Wyeast. We talk to Dave about the history of Wyeast and single-stage vs. two-stage fermentation. http://www.basicbrewing.com/radio/mp3/bbr10-27-05.mp3 Thu, 27 Oct 2005 03:30:00 GMT Food no 35:27 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer We talk kegging with Andy Sparks. Andy walks us through the process of using Cornelius Kegs to serve up our favorite brews. Kegging with Andy Sparks We talk kegging with Andy Sparks. Andy walks us through the process of using Cornelius Kegs to serve up our favorite brews. http://www.basicbrewing.com/radio/mp3/bbr10-20-05.mp3 Thu, 20 Oct 2005 03:30:00 GMT Food no 32:10 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer We complete our coverage of the Great American Beer Festival by talking to Vinnie Cilurzo of Russian River Brewing about American Wild Ales, David Myers of Redstone Meadery about mead, and Ray Daniels of the Brewers Association about Poor Richard's Ale. Great American Beer Festival coverage part two. We complete our coverage of the Great American Beer Festival by talking to Vinnie Cilurzo of Russian River Brewing about American Wild Ales, David Myers of Redstone Meadery about mead, and Ray Daniels of the Brewers Association about Poor Richard's Ale. http://www.basicbrewing.com/radio/mp3/bbr10-13-05.mp3 Thu, 13 Oct 2005 03:30:00 GMT Food no 39:41 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer We begin our coverage of the Great American Beer Festival with an overview of the event, an interview on how professionals evaluate hops, and a peek behind the scenes of Utopias from Samuel Adams with one of its brewers. Great American Beer Festival coverage part one. We begin our coverage of the Great American Beer Festival with an overview of the event, an interview on how professionals evaluate hops, and a peek behind the scenes of Utopias from Samuel Adams with one of its brewers. http://www.basicbrewing.com/radio/mp3/bbr10-06-05.mp3 Thu, 6 Oct 2005 03:30:00 GMT Food no 45:29 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Dr. Scott Herness of Ohio State University joins us to talk about the science of tasting and how that relates to beer. Also, we read listener mail. The science of tasting beer with Dr. Scott Herness Dr. Scott Herness of Ohio State University joins us to talk about the science of tasting and how that relates to beer. Also, we read listener mail. http://www.basicbrewing.com/radio/mp3/bbr09-29-05.mp3 Thu, 29 Sep 2005 03:30:00 GMT Food no 29:55 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer We preview the Great American Beer Festival with Gary Glass of the Brewers Association. Also, we answer listener mail and get reaction from our sanitation show. We preview the Great American Beer Festival and open listener mail. We preview the Great American Beer Festival with Gary Glass of the Brewers Association. Also, we answer listener mail and get reaction from our sanitation show. http://www.basicbrewing.com/radio/mp3/bbr09-22-05.mp3 Thu, 22 Sep 2005 03:30:00 GMT Food no 31:14 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Steve Wilkes joins us for our sanitation show as we discuss sanitizing brewing equipment and read listener input. Steve Wilkes joins us to talk about sanitation. Steve Wilkes joins us for our sanitation show as we discuss sanitizing brewing equipment and read listener input. http://www.basicbrewing.com/radio/mp3/bbr09-15-05.mp3 Thu, 15 Sep 2005 03:30:00 GMT Food no 41:34 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer We continue our chat with Gerard Lemmens of Brewers Supply Group as he gives us practical tips on using hops in home brewing. We continue to talk with Gerard Lemmens as he gives us tips in using hops. We continue our chat with Gerard Lemmens of Brewers Supply Group as he gives us practical tips on using hops in home brewing. http://www.basicbrewing.com/radio/mp3/bbr09-08-05.mp3 Thu, 8 Sep 2005 03:30:00 GMT Food no 14:59 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Gerard Lemmens from Brewers Supply Group joins us to give us some background on hops and trends in the hop industry. Gerard Lemmens talks with us about hops and the hop industry. Gerard Lemmens from Brewers Supply Group joins us to give us some background on hops and trends in the hop industry. http://www.basicbrewing.com/radio/mp3/bbr09-01-05.mp3 Thu, 1 Sep 2005 03:30:00 GMT Food no 22:11 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer We talk to Bob Hansen from Briess Malt and Ingredients Company about how malt extract is made and how to buy the best extract and maintain its quality. Bob Hansen from Briess Malt and Ingredients explains how malt extract is made. We talk to Bob Hansen from Briess Malt and Ingredients Company about how malt extract is made and how to buy the best extract and maintain its quality. http://www.basicbrewing.com/radio/mp3/bbr08-25-05.mp3 Thu, 25 Aug 2005 03:30:00 GMT Food no 24:11 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer We talk to Bob Hansen from Briess Malt and Ingredients Company about the malting process and about how specialty malts get their flavors. Bob Hansen from Briess Malt and Ingredients joins us to talk about the malting process. We talk to Bob Hansen from Briess Malt and Ingredients Company about the malting process and about how specialty malts get their flavors. http://www.basicbrewing.com/radio/mp3/bbr08-18-05.mp3 Thu, 18 Aug 2005 03:30:00 GMT Food no 27:36 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer We continue our chat with Paul Gatza of the Brewers Association to talk about the American Homebrewers Association and brewing in the USA. Also, we hear the story of a homebrewer who decided to go pro. We talk about the American Homebrewers Association and hear a story about "going pro". We continue our chat with Paul Gatza of the Brewers Association to talk about the American Homebrewers Association and brewing in the USA. Also, we hear the story of a homebrewer who decided to go pro. http://www.basicbrewing.com/radio/mp3/bbr08-11-05.mp3 Thu, 11 Aug 2005 03:30:00 GMT Food no 24:07 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer Mead Day is the topic. We talk to Paul Gatza, director of the Brewers Association and sample homemade meads on the porch with Steve Wilkes. It's Mead Day! We talk to Paul Gatza of the Brewers Association and sample meads with Steve Wilkes. We celebrate national Mead Day with Paul Gatza, director of the Brewers Association. We talk about the history of mead and how to make it. We also sample homemade meads on the porch with our good friend Steve Wilkes. http://www.basicbrewing.com/radio/mp3/bbr08-04-05.mp3 Thu, 4 Aug 2005 03:30:00 GMT Food no 29:08 mead beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer We conclude our discussion on the basics of homebrewing with Andy Sparks, talking about hops, mostly. We also talk about a special offer for podcast listeners and look ahead to our show celebrating National Mead Day. We conclude our talk with Andy Sparks and look ahead to National Mead Day. We conclude our discussion on the basics of homebrewing with Andy Sparks, talking about hops, mostly. We also talk about a special offer for podcast listeners and look ahead to our show celebrating National Mead Day. http://www.basicbrewing.com/radio/mp3/bbr07-28-05.mp3 Thu, 28 Jul 2005 03:30:00 GMT Food no 19:43 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer We continue our discussion on the basics of homebrewing with Andy Sparks, talking about the nuts and bolts of brewing, ales vs. lagers, and more. We continue our talk with Andy Sparks, getting into the "nuts and bolts" of brewing. We continue our chat with homebrew store owner Andy Sparks and talk about homebrewing equipment, procedures, ales vs. lagers, and more. We also open the virtual mailbag. http://www.basicbrewing.com/radio/mp3/BBR07-21-05.mp3 Thu, 21 Jul 2005 03:30:00 GMT Food no 20:45 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food James Spencer We begin our discussion of homebrewing with Andy Sparks of The Home Brewery. We begin our talk with Andy Sparks We chat with homebrew store owner Andy Sparks about common questions and misconceptions about homebrewing. http://www.basicbrewing.com/radio/mp3/BBRpodcast01.mp3 Thu, 14 Jul 2005 03:30:00 GMT Food no 17:04 beer brew brewing homebrew homebrewing hobby hobbies food