Basic Brewing Radio

James and Steve head to Schaumburg, Illinois, to sample local brews and try Ken Kazmierski's hot dog beer in its native environment.

Matt Giovanisci of Brew Cabin joins James to formulate a Citra-forward hoppy IPA.

Doug Hurst of Metropolitan Brewing in Chicago sits down with James, Steve, and Greig McGill to share samples and tips on brewing deliciously clean lagers.

James and Steve travel to Chicago to sample a vertical tasting of a homebrew with the flavors of an authentic Chicago Hot Dog.

Chris Colby of beerandgardeningjournal.com joins James to design a recipe for a small and satisfying session beer.

James and Steve visit Orthodox Farmhouse Brewing in Washington County, Arkansas, and sample delicious beers with co-founder Jesse Gagnon.

Matt Giovanisci of Brew Cabin joins James to formulate a trans-continental beer based on British Golden Ale.

Tim Leber and Steve Wilkes share some delicious meads they made with desert honey, spruce and cherries.

James along with Chris Colby of beerandgardeningjournal.com help Matt Giovanisci of Brew Cabin make sense of his competition feedback.

Mead Man Tim Leber shares an experiment comparing yeast strains in a strawberry mead and introduces us to steam juicing.