BeerSmith Home and Beer Brewing Podcast

Breandán Kearney joins me this week to discuss his new book Hidden Beers of Belgium, which features many small brewers in Belgium as well as the stories and brewers behind them. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.

Randy Mosher joins me this week to discuss the relationship between tasting and designing great beers. We talk about mental models, ingredients, taste, smell and how they all play together to create amazing beer. You can find show notes and additional recipes on my blog here.

Charlie Bamforth joins me this week to discuss methods for brewing low alcohol and alcohol free beers. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.

Chris White joins me this week from White Labs to discuss his FrankenStout, FrankenYeast and the use of yeast blends in beer. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.

Danny Monnot, former head brewer at Platform Beer Company and current operations manager at Pinter, shares insights on American Pale Ales and simplifying homebrewing. He discusses the evolution of craft beer and its challenges, including changing consumer tastes. Danny highlights innovative hop utilization techniques and the Pinter system, designed to make brewing accessible for beginners. The conversation also covers community feedback on affordable brewing kits and exciting upcoming beer releases.

Stan Hieronymus joins me this week to discuss thiols, the World Brewing Congress, new hop varieties and much more. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.

Chris Graham, President of MoreBeer joins me this week to discuss Flash Brewing as well as some new equipment and Abstrax hop products. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.

Scott Mast from Hang ‘Em High Hops joins me this week to discuss how to grow and dry hops at home. You can find show notes and additional episodes on my blog here.

Skip Schwartz from Weldwerks Brewing shares his expertise on crafting the perfect Hazy IPA. He dives into the unique characteristics that make these beers so popular, highlighting their fruity aromas and softer finishes. The conversation covers innovative brewing techniques, including dry hopping and yeast management, along with the brewery's new canned cocktails. Skip stresses the importance of quality control and experimentation for consistency, making brewing an exciting journey for both professionals and home brewers alike.

This week Jamil Zainasheff joins me to discuss the state of Craft and Home brewing as well as his upcoming book Modern Homebrewing. You can find show notes and additional podcasts on my blog here.