Double Hopbeat: A Homebrewing Podcast
Join husband and wife, James and Shannon, as they interview homebrewers from around the country, sample all different styles of craft beer and check out the latest and greatest in homebrew technology. Catch them on the ”brewside” as they share their own homebrewing adventures.
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Episodes
Episodes
Sunday Feb 26, 2023
Sunday Feb 26, 2023
This week James and Shannon are joined by Chris from 21 Left Brewing. Hear all about Chris's start in homebrewing, the inspiration for his logo and name, and what its like to be a brew-your-own instruction. Plus, some advice for those thinking of entering competitions.
@21Left.Brewing
Sunday Feb 12, 2023
Sunday Feb 12, 2023
Join Shannon and James as they chat with fellow homebrewer Clayton, from Homabrews, about festivals, British style beers, and brewing for charity.
Special thanks to Clayton for joining us! @Homabrews
Check out Brewing up a Cure, happening in Pittsburgh this October.
https://brewingupacure.org
Check out Caitlin's designs at @aithoncreative
Friday Feb 10, 2023
Saturday Dec 24, 2022
Saturday Dec 24, 2022
Bonus episode!
James and Shannon do a deep dive into parti-gyle brewing. Find out how this method of brewing came about and how you can use it to your advantage. Plus the duo share their Brew-years resolutions.
Episode sources:
Smith, Brad. May 22, 2015. "Parti-Gyle Brewing – Two Beers from One Mash Revisited"
https://beersmith.com/blog/2015/05/22/parti-gyle-brewing-two-beers-from-one-mash-revisited/
Mosher, Randy. Jan 16, 2019. "Parti-gyle brewing" https://www.morebeer.com/articles/Parti-Gyle_Brewing
Stange, Joe. February 7, 2016. "Practicle Parti-Gyle Brewing" https://beerandbrewing.com/practical-parti-gyle-brewing/
Saturday Dec 24, 2022
Saturday Dec 24, 2022
Happy Holidays!
James and Shannon discuss three techniques for homebrewing low ABV beers. And James shares more Dad jokes.
Episode article:
Dillon, Craig & Ben Sanderson. Brulosophy Nov 11 2021. "The Brewing of Non-Alcoholic and Ultralow Alcohol Beer: Methods Made Simple" https://brulosophy.com/2021/11/11/the-brewing-of-non-alcoholic-and-ultralow-alcohol-beer-methods-made-simple/
The Mad Fermentationist 2.3% ABV Session NEIPA Recipe https://www.themadfermentationist.com/2017/06/23-abv-session-neipa.html
Tuesday Nov 22, 2022
Tuesday Nov 22, 2022
On this episode James recounts his experience with his first homebrew competition, while Shannon reveals the outcome of her cider. The duo discuss Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals from the giants of homebrew technology. Plus, find out more about the innovative nail polish no one asked for but is being mass produced anyways.
@spikebrewing
@Northernbrewer
@SSBrewtech
@morebeer
Sunday Nov 06, 2022
Sunday Nov 06, 2022
Shannon talks about her experience making cider. While James recaps their trip to @spacecatbrewingco in Norwalk, CT.
Monday Oct 24, 2022
Monday Oct 24, 2022
Shannon and James wrap up their St Louis recap with reviews of Urban Chestnut Brewing Company, 4 Hands Brewing Co, Perennial and (to everyone's surprise) Budweiser. Find out which beer James enjoyed the most and if a Budweiser tastes any different straight from the source.
@UrbanChestnut
@Perennialbeer
@4Handsbrewingco