The Brülosophy Podcast

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Apr 16, 2019 • 1h 7min

Episode 086 | The Spunding Effect

In the days before CO2 tanks and regulators, brewers wishing to carbonate their beer had to rely on more natural methods, one of which involved bunging the fermentor toward the end of fermentation to force the gas into solution. In this episode, contributor Jake Huolihan joins Marshall to talk about the method of spunding, going over how it's done as well as reviewing the results of an xBmt on the subject. The Brülosophy Podcast is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Imperial Yeast has to offer at ImperialYeast.com today. | Relevant Article | Spunding vs. Force Carbonation xBmt: http://brulosophy.com/2018/02/26/carbonation-methods-pt-3-force-carbonation-vs-spunding-exbeeriment-results/
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Apr 9, 2019 • 1h 9min

Episode 085 | Skipping The Boil

When making a batch of beer, boiling the wort is completed by most as a matter of course and serves various purposes. However, some newer brewing systems do things a bit different by holding the wort at just under a boil. In this episode, contributor Matt Del Fiacco sits down with Marshall to discuss what the boil is all about, what we might expect from skipping the boil, and the results of his exBEERiment on the subject. The Brülosophy Podcast is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Imperial Yeast has to offer at ImperialYeast.com today. | Relevant Article | The No-Boil Effect xBmt: http://brulosophy.com/2018/07/02/the-no-boil-effect-exbeeriment-results/ Scientists Rise Up Against Statistical Significance: https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-019-00857-9
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Apr 2, 2019 • 1h 14min

Episode 084 | Malt Spotlight: Maris Otter

Brewers have myriad varieties of base malt available to use in their beer, varying in color and flavor contribution. One popular option is Maris Otter, a base malt originating in the United Kingdom that has gained many fans due to the unique characteristics in imparts. In this episode, contributor Malcolm Frazer sits down with Marshall to discuss this tasty malt as well the fascinating results of an xBmt comparing Maris Otter to domestic pale malt. The Brülosophy Podcast is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Imperial Yeast has to offer at ImperialYeast.com today. | Relevant Article | Maris Otter vs. Domestic Pale 2-Row Malt xBmt: http://brulosophy.com/2016/06/06/grain-comparison-pt-2-maris-otter-vs-domestic-us-2-row-exbeeriment-results/
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Mar 19, 2019 • 1h 7min

Episode 083 | Wood Aging Beer

Aging beer on wood is one way brewers are able to impart a wide range of unique characteristics you can't get from malt, hops, yeast, and water. In this episode, contributor Matt Del Fiacco joins Marshall to discuss various aspects of wood aging as well as the results of a fascinating exBEERiment on the topic. The Brülosophy Podcast is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Imperial Yeast has to offer at ImperialYeast.com today. | Relevant Article | Wood Aging xBmt: http://brulosophy.com/2019/02/04/wood-aging-the-impact-contact-time-with-oak-cubes-has-on-beer-exbeeriment-results/
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Mar 12, 2019 • 1h 5min

Episode 082 | Decanting Yeast Starters

Propagating yeast in a starter has become a common way brewers ensure they're pitching viable yeast, which has the benefit of quick starts and healthy fermentations. Certain styles require larger starters to propagate the recommended cell count, and in these situations, the brewer is left to decide whether to decant the bulk of the starter beer or pitch the whole shebang. In this episode, Marshall and contributor Brian Hall talk about the pros and cons of decanting yeast starters as well as the results of an xBmt on the topic. The Brülosophy Podcast is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Imperial Yeast has to offer at ImperialYeast.com today. | Relevant Article | Decanted vs. Full Yeast Starters xBmt: http://brulosophy.com/2016/10/10/decanted-vs-full-yeast-starter-exbeeriment-results/
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Mar 5, 2019 • 1h 10min

Episode 081 | Open Fermentation

Fermenting beer in an open vessel, one that is completely unsealed, is believed by many to have a beneficial impact, particularly in regards to specific styles. In this episode, contributor Matt Del Fiacco chats with Marshall about this age-old technique and the results of his exBEERiment on the topic. The Brülosophy Podcast is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Imperial Yeast has to offer at ImperialYeast.com today. | Relevant Article | Impact Of Open Fermentation xBmt: http://brulosophy.com/2018/03/19/the-impact-of-open-fermentation-on-beer-exbeeriment-results/
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Feb 26, 2019 • 1h 15min

Episode 080 | Brü & A #8

It's the 80th episode of The Brülosophy Podcast, which means it's time for another Brü & A! Contributor Brian Hall joins Marshall to answer listener questions about a wide range of topics. The Brülosophy Podcast is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Imperial Yeast has to offer at ImperialYeast.com today.
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Feb 19, 2019 • 1h 5min

Episode 079 | Staggered Pitching In Mixed Fermentation Beers

When it comes to making sour beer, there are many opinions as to what method of adding yeast and bacteria yields the best results. In this episode, contributor Malcolm Frazers sits down with Marshall to chat about staggered pitching compared to co-pitching and discuss the results of an interesting xBmt on the topic. The Brülosophy Podcast is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Imperial Yeast has to offer at ImperialYeast.com today. | Relevant Article | Combined vs. Staggered Microbe Pitch xBmt: http://brulosophy.com/2018/05/14/mixed-fermentation-combined-vs-staggered-microbe-pitch-exbeeriment-results/
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Feb 12, 2019 • 1h 5min

Episode 078 | Using Rye Malt In Beer

While barley is the most common base malt in beer, there are a plethora of other grains that can be malted and used in the brewing process as well. Rye malt has a long history of use in traditional styles like Roggenbier, though it's gained popularity as a complimentary grain used by modern brewers to add unique characteristics to styles like IPA and Porter. In this episode, contributor Matt Del Fiacco joins Marshall to discuss rye malt and the results of an exBEERiment on the topic. The Brülosophy Podcast is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Imperial Yeast has to offer at ImperialYeast.com today. | Relevant Article | The Rye Malt Effect xBmt: http://brulosophy.com/2018/10/15/the-rye-malt-effect-exbeeriment-results/
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Feb 5, 2019 • 1h 4min

Episode 077 | Cryo Hops

Released by Yakima Chief Hops (YCH) in 2016 with the promise to impart beer with oodles of hoppy goodness using less actual hop material, Cryo Hops piqued the interest of many brewers. In this episode, contributor Brian Hall joins Marshall to chat about this new hop product and go over the results of an exBEERiment comparing it to standard T-90 pellet hops. The Brülosophy Podcast is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Imperial Yeast has to offer at ImperialYeast.com today. | Relevant Article | Cryo Hops vs. Pellet Hops xBmt: http://brulosophy.com/2018/02/19/pellet-hops-vs-lupuln2-cryo-hops-exbeeriment-results/

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