Double Hopbeat: A Homebrewing Podcast

Episode 93: Beer Genomics and Omega Yeast Hazy Gene Discovery

James and Shannon do a deep dive into Omega Yeast's discovery of the HZY1 gene in yeast. 
 
Sources for today's show:
(2023). Omega Yeast. “Omega Yeast Discovers a Yeast Gene that Makes Beer Hazy.”
https://omegayeast.com/news/omega-yeast-discovers-a-yeast-gene-that-makes-beer-hazy 
 
(2023) Keith Lacy, Rita Mormando, Jeremy R. Smith, Patrick A. Gibney, Lance M. Shaner, Laura T. Burns. “Identification of the yeast mannoprotein gene HZY1 as a key genetic determinant for yeast-derived haze in beer” https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2023.07.10.548400v1
 
(2023). Top Crop. “Uncovering a Gene for Haze.” https://topcrop.co/uncovering-a-gene-for-haze
 
(2022) Oregon State University. “Genetically modified yeast yields intense hop aromas in beer, Oregon State research finds.”https://today.oregonstate.edu/news/genetically-modified-yeast-yields-intense-hop-aromas-beer-oregon-state-research-finds-0 
 
(2016) Ewen Callaway. Nature.  Ale genomics: how humans tamed beer yeast. https://www.nature.com/articles/nature.2016.20552 
 
Gallone, B. et al. (2016). “Domestication and Divergence of Saccharomyces cerevisiae Beer Yeasts”https://www.cell.com/fulltext/S0092-8674(16)31071-6 

Episode 92: Homebrewing beer on YouTube featuring The Apartment Brewer

James and Shannon sit down with YouTuber and Massachusetts Homebrewer Steve, also known as @TheApartmentBrewer. Brewing a beer can be as easy as watching a video on YouTube. Find out how Steve uses the platform to walk experts and new comers alike through the brewing process in easily consumable videos. 
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Special thank you again to @Theapartmentbrewer
https://www.youtube.com/@TheApartmentBrewer

Episode 91: Split Batch Brewing (SPLATCH)

After a quick trip to Pennsylvania, James and Shannon recount their brewery adventures, discuss how Shannon's first sour beer turned out and delve into the technique of split batch (SPLATCH) brewing. Plus a special announcement!
 
@wellcraftedambler
@Tanneryrunbrewworks

Episode 90: Beers and Kayak

For their 90th episode, James and Shannon are joined by Jeff from @Beers_and_Kayak on Instagram. Beer can be a part of any activity so why not kayaking. Hear how Jeff mixes his love of craft beer and the great outdoors.
 
Thank you to Jeff @Beers_and_Kayak for joining us on this week's episode. If you would like to come on our show and share your craft beer or homebrewing journey, send us a DM on our Instagram @Doublehopbeatpodcast

Episode 89: Unique uses for brewing ingredients

James and Shannon visit the Sandwich MA location of Treehouse Brewing and share some tips and tricks. Plus, what do 19th century Danish paintings, cooked hotdogs, and weed-wackers have to do with beer? Tune in the find out. 
@Treehousebrewing

Episode 88: A drink adventure at EPCOT & Disney Springs Florida

James has returned from the sunshine state with tales to tell. Shannon and James are joined by former Disney cast member Brandon to talk all things drinking EPCOT and Florida beer. 
 
@rockpitbrewing

Episode 87: The Sour Club

James gives a quick review of his new Spike wort chiller while Shannon recounts her not one, but TWO brew days. Plus Shannon educates James about an unusual alcoholic drink.
 
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Episode 86: Double brew day and Stomp Stickers review

James is fresh off a double brew day, testing the waters with partigyle. The pair check out a few new breweries and Shannon gifts James new beers labels for his birthday. She shares her review of Stomp Stickers and some of the products they have to offer. 
 
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