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

Posted on May 31, 2017 by Experimental-Brewing

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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.
Episode Links:
King Cake Ale Recipe: http://chopandbrew.com/recipes/king-cake-ale-homebrew-recipe/
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Atlantic Brew Supply (Discount Code: BrewFiles)
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Brew Files – Episode 10 – Getting Hazy with Ed

Posted on May 17, 2017 by Experimental-Brewing

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STYLE SHOW
On this week's episode of the Brew Files, we're exploring the controversial style of the moment – New England IPA. And since Denny spits nails about anything “hazy” and “juicy”, Drew's bringing in Ed Coffey of “Ale of the Riverwards” to talk the style he's been brewing since before he knew it was a style. Together they talk about the ingredients, the hops, the flavors and of course the haze and it's meaning.
Episode Links:
Hopwards Recipe: http://www.alesoftheriverwards.com/2015/08/tired-hands-hophands-clone-re…
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Brewers Publications
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Brew Files – Episode 9 – Hello Mother, Hello Father

Posted on May 3, 2017 by Experimental-Brewing

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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
Episode Timeline:
00:01:58 – Tiffany Ashrafi's Boobie Beer
00:17:58 – Drew's Mortgage Killer
Episode Links:
Boobir Beer: https://www.experimentalbrew.com/recipes/boobie-beer
Mortage Killer: https://www.experimentalbrew.com/recipes/mortgage-killer-barleywine
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Brew Files – Episode 8 – Down Under with Peter Symons

Posted on April 19, 2017 by Experimental-Brewing

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STYLE SHOW
On this week's episode of the Brew Files, Drew sits down with Peter Symons, the author of Bronzed Brews – a collection of recipes and research of Australia's fascinating history of brewing. We talk about the experience of delving into brewery archives. Why Foster's isn't Australian for beer. How historical Australian beers were brewed (what their goals were, etc) Lastly, we'll even grab some tips and tricks for making your recreations spot on!
Episode Links:
Bronzed Brews on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bronzedbrews/
Buy Bronzed Brews from Lulu.com: http://www.lulu.com/shop/peter-symons/bronzed-brews/paperback/product-22…
Tooth's Crystal Ale Recipe: https://www.experimentalbrew.com/recipes/tooths-crystal-ale-1917
White Labs Yeast Vault: https://www.whitelabs.com/yeast-vault
Kris England's Invert Syrup Method: http://www.unholymess.com/blog/beer-brewing-info/making-brewers-invert/c…
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Brew Files – Episode 7 – Extract with Jay

Posted on April 5, 2017 by Experimental-Brewing

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INGREDIENT SHOW
On this week's episode of the Brew Files, Drew and Denny hit the phones with Jay Ankeney, a long time homebrewer in Los Angeles who's been brewing longer than most of us. And interestingly – Jay still brews with extract and grains. Why does he still brew with extract? What are some of his tips and tricks and what does he do that either agrees or disagrees with prevailing wisdom. Well, you're going to have to listen!
Episode Links:
Jay's New Easy Beer – http://amzn.to/2nGznAQ
2 mil Poly Bags – https://www.uline.com/Product/Detail/S-1739/Poly-Bags-Flat-Open/18-x-36-…
Jay's Duplex Lager – https://www.experimentalbrew.com/recipes/jays-duplex-lager
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Brew Files – Episode 6 – Zen and the Art of Recipe Design

Posted on March 22, 2017 by Experimental-Brewing

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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.
Episode Links:
Greg Noonan's Seven Barrel Brewers Handbook (Drew lied – it's on Amazon!) – http://amzn.to/2mGJ1lO
Greg Noonan's New Lager – http://amzn.to/2mLbho5
Oxford Beer Companion – http://amzn.to/2mGPyNi
100 Years of Brewing (Western Brewer) – http://amzn.to/2n5Br7L
Michael Jackson's Beer Companion – http://amzn.to/2n5vI1J
Brewing Classic Styles – http://amzn.to/2n5nqXz
Scott Janish's Blog – http://scottjanish.com/
BJCP Guidelines – http://bjcp.org/stylecenter.php
Wood Chipper Red Ale – https://www.experimentalbrew.com/recipes/wood-chipper-red-ale
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Brew Files Podcast Episode 5 – A Batch Job

Posted on March 8, 2017 by Experimental-Brewing

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Brew Files – Episode 5 – A Batch Job

Technique Show

On this week's episode of the Brew Files, we look at one of the most popular ways to brew as presented by one of the guys responsible for popularizing it – that's right it's Batch Sparging ala Denny. Come sit down and listen as Denny describes where he learned about batch sparging (no he didn't invent it) and how he got started and how you can brew like the old man too!
Episode Links:
Denny's Batch Sparge Page http://www.dennybrew.com
Lasco Hose Braid http://amzn.to/2mOESNZ
Kai Troester Conversion Efficiency Calculator http://braukaiser.com/wiki/index.php?title=Troubleshooting_Brewhouse_Efficiency#Determining_Conversion_Efficiency
Denny's Original Alt Recipe https://www.experimentalbrew.com/recipes/dennys-original-alt

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Brew Files – Episode 4 – The Mighty Oat

Posted on February 22, 2017 by Experimental-Brewing

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INGREDIENT SHOW
On this week's episode of the Brew Files, Drew and Denny talk one of Drew's favorite ingredients – oats, their origin, their use, their forms, pitfalls, styles and one of Drew's beloved recipes for Drew's beloved pup – Cookie.
Episode Links:
Thomas Fawcett Oat Malt: http://www.fawcett-maltsters.co.uk/uploads/2/0/2/6/20260333/spec_table_a…
Simpson's Golden Naked Oats: http://www.simpsonsmalt.co.uk/our-malts/golden-naked-oats-gno/
The Original Cookie Celebration Ale: https://www.maltosefalcons.com/recipes/oatmeal-raisin-cookie-celebration…
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Brew Files – Episode 3 – Michael Tonsmeire Fails Gracefully At Cloning Oerbier

Posted on February 8, 2017 by Experimental-Brewing

The Brew Is Out There!
RECIPE BREAKDOWN SHOW
On this week's episode of the Brew Files, Drew sits down with Mike Tonsmeire, aka Old Sock, aka The Mad Fermentationist and author of American Sour Beers. The focus of their talk – Mike's love of and attempt to brew in the vein of De Dolle's Oerbier Reserva. He talks about what went right and what went wrong and how to respond when things don't quite go to plan.
Episode Links:
Mike's Recipe Design “Rules”: http://www.themadfermentationist.com/2015/11/design-beer-recipe-in-10-st…
Mike's Oerbier Reserva Inspired Beer: http://www.themadfermentationist.com/2013/12/oerbier-reserva-inspired-da…
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Brew Files – Episode 2 – The Crushable Cream Ale

Posted on January 25, 2017 by Experimental-Brewing

The Brew Is Out There!
STYLE SHOW
This episode we give Denny's voice a rest as Drew explores one of his favorite beers to absolutely crush. (Yes, we know the irony of just talking about crushable on the other show, but if any beer style is crushable in a way that leaves you feeling respectable – it's cream ale). So sit back and let Drew tell you the story of Cream Ale – an American Original!
Episode Links:
I Dream of Jenny Cream Ale: https://www.experimentalbrew.com/recipes/i-dream-jenny-cream-ale
Episode Content:
00:03:15 History
00:11:51 Taste
00:21:41 Ingredients
00:26:19 Recipe
00:28:16 Wrapup!
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Brew Files – Episode 1 – BVIP and Springtime in Amarillo

Posted on January 11, 2017 by Experimental-Brewing

The Brew Is Out There!
What's this? What's this? It's a new show from us! The Brew Files is our quick hit (~30 minutes) show dedicated to a specific brewing topic. No news, new extraneous guffawing and jawing – one topic, all beer, let's do this. Every week will tackle particular recipes, styles, techniques or ingredients.
RECIPE DESIGN SHOW
For our inaugural episode, we each break down one of our favorite recipes and explore the why's, wherefores and how's of each. Where did they come from? What have they become and what did we learn when we made them.
Denny tackles one recipe everyone knows him for – the much beloved Denny's Bourbon Vanilla Imperial Porter. Why did he first make the recipe? Why does he skip the oak and go straight for the whiskey?
Drew walks everyone through his hybrid American Saison – Springtime in Amarillo. Learn what beer gave birth to the recipe and what twists and changes it's gone through over time and how often it still shows up in the brew schedule.
Episode Links:
Denny's Bourbon Vanilla Imperial Porter: https://www.experimentalbrew.com/recipes/
Drew's Springtime in Amarillo: https://www.experimentalbrew.com/recipes/springtime-amarillo
Episode Content:
00:01:30 Denny's BVIP
00:17:50 Drew's Springtime in Amarillo
This episode is brought to you by:
Brewers Publications
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Brew Files – Episode 11- In the Bag With Chip Walton

Brew Files – Episode 10 – Getting Hazy with Ed

Brew Files – Episode 9 – Hello Mother, Hello Father

Brew Files – Episode 8 – Down Under with Peter Symons

Brew Files – Episode 7 – Extract with Jay

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

Brew Files Podcast Episode 5 – A Batch Job

Brew Files – Episode 4 – The Mighty Oat

Brew Files – Episode 3 – Michael Tonsmeire Fails Gracefully At Cloning Oerbier

Brew Files – Episode 2 – The Crushable Cream Ale

Brew Files – Episode 1 – BVIP and Springtime in Amarillo