

Episode 135 | Applying The Science: Beer Maturation
Nov 29, 2023
The podcast discusses various aspects of beer maturation, including factors involved in determining when a beer is ready for packaging, the importance of cellar work and its impact on the maturation process, the evolution of home brewing practices, and specific considerations for hoppy ales and barrel-aged imperial stouts. They also touch upon the role of the blender in selecting barrels and creating the final blend of beers in a Belgian brewery.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Beer Maturation and Show Support
02:15 • 7min
The Importance of Cellar Work in Beer Brewing
09:16 • 26min
Evolution of Home Brewing Practices and Beer Maturation
34:51 • 4min
Beer Maturation Process
39:18 • 9min
Hoppy Ale Maturation and Dry Hopping
47:56 • 7min
Brewing Strong, Barrel-Aged Imperial Stouts
55:18 • 22min
Blender and Barrel Maturation
01:17:16 • 7min