Basic Brewing Radio

James and Steve share beers and conversation with brewer Brian Brennfoerder, who comes to professional brewing having only started homebrewing less than a year ago.

Chris Colby helps James formulate the recipe for a small, brown beer with German influences.

Matt Giovanisci of Brew Cabin shares two dark and delicious beers on opposite ends of the ABV scale.

James and Steve read letters of brewing gone wrong by listeners from around the world.

Homebrewer Scott Housel shares a series of tart and tasty hybrid beers made with wine kit must as an ingredient.

Adam Ross of Twin Span Brewing shares a tart historical American beer style as his response to the Mash Your Luck challenge.

Author Chris Colby joins James to formulate a recipe for a Strong Belgian Golden Ale with notes of tropical fruity hops.

Adam Ross of Twin Span Brewing, homebrewer Scott Housel, and author Chris Colby taste two beers James brewed to meet his Mash Your Luck challenge: a starter Pilsner and a huge, dark beer with south-of-the-border influences.

Four professional brewers from across the United States answer listener questions about going pro in today's craft beer world.

Members of the Inland Empire Homebrew Club pit six delicious beers against each other in the first ever Mash Your Luck competition.