The Brülosophy Podcast Episode 400 | Brü & A #40
Oct 14, 2025
Join Alex Shanks-Abel, a brewing expert and regular contributor, as he dives into some intriguing brewing questions. He explains Darcy's law and its impact on sparging, addresses off-flavors in LME kits, and shares tips for yeast starters. The duo reflects on the brewing industry's evolution and the therapy of brewing. They also debate metric versus US units, motivation behind their work, and even share playful hypotheticals. It's a mix of fun, insight, and practical advice for brewers at any level!
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Podcast Began From Fan Pressure
- Marshall started the Brewlosophy podcast in 2017 after pressure from fans and contributors.
- He never expected it to grow to 400 episodes and over 500 hours of audio.
Community Rally For Ross Jates
- Ross Jates from Clawhammer Supply told he has roughly six months to live due to illness.
- The Brewlosophy community set up a GoFundMe to help his wife with end-of-life costs.
Practical Check For MLT Channeling
- Test your MLT flow by filling with water and using food coloring to watch channeling.
- Don't overreact to minor sparge flow differences if your beer tastes fine; efficiency gains are marginal.