Double Hopbeat: A Homebrewing Podcast

Episode 67: Dry hopping 101

On this week's episode James and Shannon touch base on what's been happening in their home brewing. The equipment James is NOT buying and the duo delve into the world of dry hopping, including the uncertainties that come with it.

Episode 66: Windy City Brews

In this episode, James and Shannon get wild in the Windy City and share their craft brewery experiences from their trip to Chicago IL. Highlighted breweries include Pilot Project, Half Acre and Solemn Oath. James jokes about the one beer he considered to have the strangest flavor to hit his taste buds. Shannon adds some Chicago brewery history into the mix while James heats up with his first brew day of 2022. Tune in for craft beer news, homebrewer interviews and homebrewing adventures. Follow this hilarious homebrewing duo @doublehopbeatpodcast on instagram. Catch you on the brewside.

Episode 65: Hoppy Holidays

In this special holiday edition episode, James and Shannon share brewtastic gift ideas to get the homebrewer in your life into the holiday spirit. James gives his top 3 advent beer calendar choices and the pair discuss their latest brews.Give them the gift of your support by rating and reviewing on your favorite podcast platforms and following them on instagram @doublehopbeatpodcast 

Episode 64: The Sweet Spot- A chat with Rachel from Crave Mead

With the holidays fast approaching its time to shake things up with mead! This episode James and Shannon are joined by Rachel from Crave Mead. Learn how mead is made, what makes it different and how versatile it is. Plus a fun fact about that sweet honey goodness and more jokes from James.
 
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Episode 63: Married to Homebrewing- A Brewside chat with Pratt Brewing

James and Shannon are joined by fellow married homebrewers Rob and Corinne of Pratt Brewing Company. The quadruplet talk about how to navigate homebrewing together while keeping your marriage intact. As well as brew day mishaps and advice for new home brewers.
 
A special thanks to this weeks guest @prattbrewing

Episode 62: You‘ve been boo-zed

On this special Halloween episode James and Shannon enter the world of spirits with a haunted brewery, add some beers to the 2021 boneyard (RIP) and highlight a spooky delivery service in Seattle. Plus, if you are in need of dad jokes, James has got you covered.
 
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Episode 61: Beer Peeping Season

The autumn leaves are falling as James and Shannon discuss the perfect beers for the leaf peeping season and some new brews on tap at their basement brewery. Plus, James gives a review of the Spike steam condensing lid.
 
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Today’s beers brought to you by @AtlanticBrewing, @PennyPinchersBrewing @abbrewery and @rasbrewhouse

Episode 60: Cider making with Craig Collins, Downeast Cider Senior Cider Maker

To kickstart the fall season in New England, James and Shannon have a brewside chat to talk about hard ciders. On this special guest episode, the duo are joined by Senior Cidermaker Craig Collins from @downeastcider. Collins shares all things apple from the cider making process, flavors and hidden tricks to enjoying your favorite craft cider. 
 
Special thanks to our guest Craig Collins and Matt Brockman from Downeast cider. Check out @downeastcider on Instagram and be sure to pick up their tasty ciders and craft beverages at your local package store or at their Boston Taproom. 
 
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