Brew Files - Episode 19 - The Bad Apple

Submitted by drew on Wed, 09/20/2017 - 00:00

A Cider Tote

The Brew Is Out There!

On this week's episode of the Brew Files, we get ready for the fall with a quick lesson in making America's founding beverage - cider. We come at it from two different points of view (surprise!) since Denny has actual apple trees and Drew has a giant city surrounding him (but apple orchards a short drive away!) But together, we'll get you to the right answer about to make great cider from some bad apples!

Episode 49 - Brewing Cerveceros Style

Submitted by drew on Wed, 09/13/2017 - 00:00

Brew Files - Episode 18 - The Unstoppable IPA

Submitted by drew on Wed, 09/06/2017 - 00:00

The Brew Is Out There!

STYLE SHOW

Sunsphere IPA

The first place winner in the 2017 AHA National Homebrew Competition in American IPA. Chase's IPA is a bit of a hybrid with a look back at the West Coast with some "new" New England flair. This is a little different than the version discussed on the show because it's his newer version

Marshall Nose IPA

Named for his loyal brewdog that oversaw his brewing career from start till now, this recipe won second in the 2017 AHA National Homebrew Competition

Episode 48 - A Fool's Quest

Submitted by drew on Wed, 08/30/2017 - 00:00

Like the swallows returning to San Juan Capistrano - it's time for us to return to answering your questions and boy are there a lot and we try and stay on point and not ramble - we try at least! Naturally we have business to conduct as well, but otherwise, we're making like Jeopardy champions and questioning our answers!

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Brew Files - Episode 17 - The Family That Brews Together

Submitted by drew on Wed, 08/23/2017 - 00:00

The Brew Is Out There!

RECIPE SHOW

Lemongrass Basil Sriracha Wheat

This recipe has been through multiple evolutions as it journeyed along the path of inspiration from a bowl of Pho and Thai cuisine.

Episode 47 - We've Got the Arts in a Bag

Submitted by drew on Wed, 08/16/2017 - 00:00

We're back at it in our last to go show before the Q&A! (questions@experimentalbrew.com!)

In the feedback section, Drew eats a big ole helping of crow for failing to hold to his stated principles.

Wyeast 2017 Q3 Winner - Figgybacking

A warm caramelized fig infused dubbel perfect for a cold winter night!

Wyeast 2017 Q3 Winner - Drie Drie Trois

Pale, spicy, dry and strong, this Belgian Tripel packs a sneaky punch. Featuring complex, yeast-derived aromatics, citrus and honey, this liquid gold fills your tulip with a bouquet of spicy, peppery phenolics and citrusy-orange esters. A soft alcohol profile combines with a light honey-like maltiness and an effervescent finish. Enjoy a glass or two and you’ll be transported to summer in Belgium

Wyeast 2017 Q3 Winner - Blondie

A Belgian Golden Strong Ale inspired by Clint Eastwood and The Good, The Bad and the Ugly.

Brew Files - Episode 16 - Finding Zen with Randy

Submitted by drew on Wed, 08/09/2017 - 00:00

The Brew Is Out There!

STYLE SHOW

On this week's episode of the Brew Files, we sit down with one of the giants of homebrewing - Randy Mosher - about how he got started, why the library is super important and just how he plays with all the crazy ingredients he finds to bring in the brewhouse. (And why story is super important)

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Episode 46 - Chilling Out in Chile

Submitted by drew on Wed, 08/02/2017 - 00:00

Brew Files - Episode 15 - On the Vine With Dave Part 2

Submitted by drew on Wed, 07/26/2017 - 00:00

The Brew Is Out There!

STYLE SHOW

On this week's episode of the Brew Files, it's the second part of our exploration of Wine making with Dave Lustig of Old Oak Cellars. In this episode, Dave picks up at the fermentation side of the wine making process and gets our wine tasting great and in the bottle for our enjoyment! Remember it's almost wine time so get exploring!

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Pocket Randall Instructions - or How to Build Your Own Randall F*cker

Submitted by drew on Fri, 07/21/2017 - 00:02

Drew, Marshall and Josh talk about the Randall F*cker

The Setup (aka Drew Talks)

If you listened to Episode 42 of the podcast, you know that Marhsall Schott (Brülosophy) and I wandered around the Southern California Homebrewers Festival interviewing various silly people and enjoying ourselves. We conducted our interview with Kevin Baranowski behind the Maltose Falcons' booth. We wandered out of the booth after the interview and were immediately confronted with a strange sight - a man funnelling beers into a metal gadget, closing valves, squeezing triggers and opening more valves to pour the beer.

Episode 45 - Advocating for Beer

Submitted by drew on Wed, 07/19/2017 - 00:00

We start with our next charity effort, before we head to the Pub, where we revisit the Brewers Association's Independent Beer Seal and reactions to it, talk about Denny's trip that is currently as we go live stll has him in the air, a brewery open and a close as well.

Brew Files - Episode 14 - On the Vine With Dave

Submitted by drew on Wed, 07/12/2017 - 00:00

The Brew Is Out There!

STYLE SHOW

Episode 44 - Pocket Pitching Seals - Updated

Submitted by drew on Wed, 07/05/2017 - 00:00

UPDATE: Sorry, we had a bad render on our Bob interview. If you download again, you should be able to hear Bob now!

We start, as always, with your feedback and recap our successful charity effort, before we head to the Pub, where we reminisce about HomeBrewCon and what we did and enjoyed. We talk about a new seal (no not that one - that's later) and about Russian River's success and planned sale.

Does Underpitching Make More "Flavorful" Beer

Submitted by drew on Tue, 07/04/2017 - 22:16

In the never ending quest to find new ways to tinker with our beers and produce better flavors, it's been promoted that to produce more ester and phenol characters in a brew, one should pitch less yeast.

The theory is pretty simple - esters and phenols can be by product of poor yeast health or a stressful fermentation. This gets pounded into your head during BJCP training and is one of the reasons brewers have been recommended to make starters to ensure they have plenty of healthy yeast at the ready to tackle the job.