The Brülosophy Podcast

In this day and age, it's common for brewers to make beers using non-traditional ingredients, a popular one of which is coffee. Whether used to emulate other ingredients or accentuate certain characteristics, there's no questioning that coffee adds a unique depth to beer. In this episode, contributor Phil Rusher joins Marshall to chat about the various methods brewers use to add coffee to beer. 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 | http://brulosophy.com/2019/01/21/brewing-with-coffee-boil-kettle-addition-vs-fermentation-vessel-addition-exbeeriment-results/

Water makes up the largest portion of beer, and yet it seems the ingredient that has gotten the least amount of attention by brewers over the years. In this episode, contributor Matt Del Fiacco joins Marshall to discuss how brewers can use reverse osmosis (RO) water as a sort of blank slate onto which various mineral profiles can be built. 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 & Links| RO Water vs. Adjusted Water xBmt: http://brulosophy.com/2018/04/02/water-chemistry-pt-11-straight-ro-water-vs-adjusted-ro-water-exbeeriment-results/ RO Filter: https://amzn.to/2VD8npW RO to Garden Hose Adapter: https://amzn.to/2GRPXd6 TDS Meter: https://amzn.to/2GIZ2DE

Earmuff alert: this episode was recorded live during a night of drinking among adults; those who are sensitive to certain words, be advised. With all the beer we brew for science, it's not uncommon for us to end up with a bunch of half-empty kegs. When this not-so-annoying predicament arises, we often invite friends over to help free up space for new beers. This is exactly what Marshall did with friends Tim Meisch, Paul Amico, Justin Pretzer, and Craig Fry during a recent weekend the wives were out of town. Listen along as the dudes drink and discuss 6 beers Marshall had on tap with the hope of kicking some kegs! 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 | Short & Shoddy Irish Red Ale: http://brulosophy.com/2019/04/18/short-shoddy-irish-red-ale/ Short & Shoddy California Common: http://brulosophy.com/2019/03/07/short-shoddy-california-common/ British Golden Ale: http://brulosophy.com/2019/01/28/yeast-storage-temperature-cool-vs-warm-exbeeriment-results/ Bell's Two Hearted Ale w/ Centennial Select: http://brulosophy.com/2019/04/22/doppelganger-two-hearted-ale-from-bells-brewery-exbeeriment-results/ Bell's Two Hearted Ale w/ Standard Centennial: http://brulosophy.com/2019/03/25/hop-comparison-bells-brewery-centennial-select-vs-standard-centennial-exbeeriment-results/ Short & Shoddy American Barleywine: http://brulosophy.com/2018/05/17/short-shoddy-american-barleywine/

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/

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

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/

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/

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/

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/

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.