Episode 42 - Hopping and Festing With Nick

Submitted by drew on Wed, 06/07/2017 - 00:00

Hey, guess what - it's our first repeat guest! (We think - who can keep track?)

But first, an announcement:

Brew Files - Episode 11- In the Bag With Chip Walton

Submitted by drew on Wed, 05/31/2017 - 00:00

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TECHNIQUE SHOW

On this week's episode of the Brew Files, we're hanging with the homebrew video master - Chip Walton and we talk about how he came to brew, create BrewingTV and finally become an All-Grain brewer with the help of a bag.

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Episode 41 - Earthbound and Down

Submitted by drew on Wed, 05/24/2017 - 00:00

We're loaded up and trucking right through your feedback.

In the pub, we enjoy a pint or two while looking back at a big retirement, talking some new guidelines and wondering maybe we've been looking at the whole "bubble" thing wrongly.

Brew Files - Episode 10 - Getting Hazy with Ed

Submitted by drew on Wed, 05/17/2017 - 00:00

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STYLE SHOW

I had to...

Submitted by denny on Wed, 05/10/2017 - 16:47

Episode 40 - The Quality of Transformation

Submitted by drew on Wed, 05/10/2017 - 00:00

New opening to the show this time through. Let's see how you like it (let us know!)

In the pub, we stop by and take about brewery charities and one in particular for Denny's area. We talk about one previous guest's new "kid" rules and the response, before we tackle the big Wicked news of the week and the really insidious piece that virtually no one is talking about behind the scenes.

Biotransformation - Dry Hop at Krausen vs. Dry Hop at Rest

Submitted by drew on Tue, 05/09/2017 - 23:59

Our brewing partner in "science", Marshall "Brulosophy" Schott released results of a biotransformation experiment here. In it he brewed a NE IPA recipe that was double dry hopped. Two batches brewed with the first fermenting out for a few days before the second was brewed. The second batch received the first dose of dry hops while the beer was at high krausen. The first batch received it's dry hops after the beer was done fermenting.

Subject:

Hops

Experiment Status:

Ready for Testing

Does Dry Hopping a Beer During High Krausen Produce a Organoleptic Difference?

Look Ma, I'm in the Library!

Submitted by denny on Fri, 05/05/2017 - 00:02

A few months back, I was contacted by Tiah Edmunson-Morton of Oregon State University and the Oregon Hops and Brewing Archives. In an interesting turn of events, they wanted to talk to me about Oregon, homebrewing and my part in the whole scene. They are even archiving all the work we've done and adding it to their collection which includes the pioneering and humbling work of Fred Eckhardt.

Brew Files - Episode 9 - Hello Mother, Hello Father

Submitted by drew on Wed, 05/03/2017 - 00:00

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RECIPE SHOW

On this week's episode of the Brew Files, it's time to pour one out for the parents in the brew world. Drew sits down with Tiffany Ashrafi, a Los Angeles area homebrewer, beer fanatic and mom-to-be, about her unique spin on making a beer for mom. With Mom covered, Denny and Drew sit down to talk about a beer for dad to have when tots are all grown up

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Episode 39 - Tanning in St. Somewhere

Submitted by drew on Wed, 04/26/2017 - 00:00

In the pub we congratulate our new members of the Governing Committee; explore what we think of the Brewer's Association recent announcement regarding sexist beer names and celebrate the sort of beery fool hardiness that lead one "intrepid" soul to attempt a beer half-marathon.

Grist & Mash Interview

Submitted by denny on Thu, 04/20/2017 - 13:36

My friend Jeremy Jalabert interviewed me the other day for his show Grist and Mash . If you're interested, here are the videos...

Part 1

Grist & Mash 007: Part One- Interview with Denny Conn from Grist & Mash on Vimeo.

Brew Files - Episode 8 - Down Under with Peter Symons

Submitted by drew on Wed, 04/19/2017 - 00:00

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STYLE SHOW

Writeup: BrewTan - Or Do Oxygen Scavenging Chemicals Change the Beer Character - Updated

Submitted by drew on Fri, 04/14/2017 - 16:41

Could this be all you need to make stable, characterful beers?

Heads Up: We've updated the results with an additional IGOR panel. It sorta changes things.

IMPATIENT RESULT: QUALIFIED SUCCESS (Read On)

Episode 38 - Gluten Free Tanning

Submitted by drew on Wed, 04/12/2017 - 00:00

Stand back everyone and hold our beer - we're going for a shorter show today! (Suspect Denny might need a temporary break from editing or something)

We do the feedback circuit, including a visit to the Correctional Department of Corrections, and then hit the pub for our recollections of Session Beer Day, some of our favorite April Fool's pranks from brewers (including one that wasn't actually a prank) and the upcoming Big Brew

Brew Files - Episode 7 - Extract with Jay

Submitted by drew on Wed, 04/05/2017 - 00:00

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INGREDIENT SHOW

Episode 37 - Answering Disaster's Call

Submitted by drew on Wed, 03/29/2017 - 00:00

A little different show this week and we warn you - it's a long one! We hit three main topics today, but first feedback.

With April Fool's Day right around the corner, it's time to explore how foolish we brewers are with a bunch of disasters stories! Stay safe people!

Then it's back to the Jeopardy stage where we questions answers about Recipes, Water and Troubleshooting - wait, strke that, reserve it.

Brew Files - Episode 6 - Zen and the Art of Recipe Design

Submitted by drew on Wed, 03/22/2017 - 00:00

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PROCESS SHOW

On this week's episode of the Brew Files, Drew and Denny tackle a question dropped on Facebook by listener Dan Tomkins. Dan asked just how do we tackle a new recipe - something we've never brewed before? Well, sit back and we'll walk you through just how we do the voodoo that is recipe creation.

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Episode 36 - Sticky Hands, Stickier Questions

Submitted by drew on Wed, 03/15/2017 - 00:00

Sticky Hands!

To start the show, we hit the feedback slush pile, including a voicemail feedback about the Walmart lawsuit.

In the pub, it's a little different today as we sit down with Nick Arzner of Block 15 to drink one of Denny's favorite beers - Sticky Hands IPA. We discuss the origins of the beer and the secrets behind the powerful hop character the beer carries (pro tip - new fancy hop powders)

Brew Files Podcast Episode 5 - A Batch Job

Submitted by denny on Wed, 03/08/2017 - 00:00

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Brew Files - Episode 5 - A Batch Job

Technique Show

Episode 35 - The Mead Is In Session

Submitted by denny on Wed, 03/01/2017 - 00:00

We start with a round of feedback including a question about a potentially new style guideline and a reflection on one listener's experiment in making Cool Ranch Beer!

In the pub, rumblings are a foot about the Return of the Wrath of Conn at this year's HomeBrewCon in Minneapolis. We tackle the problematic notion of "fake craft" beer and All About Beer's newly announced policy on sexist beer names.