The Botany of Beer
The Beer Craft, Homebrewing Podcast
Going Way Beyond Rosemary time and basil this week on the Beer Craft Home Brewing Podcast, we take a look at the Botany of beer. We take a look at what Mother Nature has in store for the brewhouse, how to use them, and what we can do with them. There are more than a few herbs and spices that we should watch out for, as they can lead to health problems or medication reactions. Since the show's sponsor, Northwest Brewers Supply, is moving into an herbal apothecary, we are producing an herbalist primer for beer. We will include links in the description when they are finished. So grab a pint...
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The Belgian Beer Blueprint
The Beer Craft, Homebrewing Podcast
Belgian beer looks chaotic from the outside, but there’s a clear blueprint once you know where to look. This episode breaks down the core ideas behind the country’s brewing culture and explains why Belgian brewers create beers that don’t fit into tidy boxes. Ben and Andrew cover the four families of Belgian beer, the role of yeast, the country’s approach to balance, and why sugar, glassware, and regional identity matter more than most drinkers realize. We dig into insights from Stan Hieronymus, Pierre Rajotte, Randy Mosher, Michael Jackson, Jeff Sparrow, and others. By the end,...
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Making Time for Beer
The Beer Craft, Homebrewing Podcast
Recently I surveyed the local brewing community to find out directly what were the most significant sources of frustration, or problems they had in brewing. I wanted to put my finger on the pulse of the modern homebrewer. By far, the most common problem respondents had was making time to brew. Since the pandemic, we have gone from having all the time in the world, to be so busy we're dizzy. I think a lot of us forgot how busy we were in 2019, and we are still recovering. This week on the show we look at some popular time manegment strategies to make sure we have time to enjoy our...
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Cold IPA: The most Pacific Northwest thing Since Flannel
The Beer Craft, Homebrewing Podcast
We're closing out our five-part beer design run with a bang. The last gap on the Northwest Brewers Supply beer list is a Cold IPA, so that's tonight's target. Is a Cold IPA just an IPL in new clothes? The BJCP hasn't said a word about it, so we dig into the difference. We look at what went wrong with classic IPLs and can the Italian pilsner gives us a spark as we search for a crisp, clean, hoppy balance. Music Attribution: "Twisted" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License "RetroFuture Dirty" Kevin MacLeod...
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On Air Beer Design part 4: Redheaded Beer, Aka, the Amber Ale
The Beer Craft, Homebrewing Podcast
Part 4 of the series, On Air Beer Design. Tonight, we tackle an Amber Ale. This hybrid of a Pale Ale was the signature beer for the West Coast for anyone who didn't want an IPA. I think we might have a tasty litttle number when we get throught the brew day. So Sit back and enjoy the show. Cheers
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On Air Beer Design part 3
The Beer Craft, Homebrewing Podcast
This week on the podcast, we put our heads together on an oatmeal stout. We had plenty of inspiration, including a maple coconut stout that we are still drooling over. Why wouldn't you want to listen to that? Music attribution "Twisted" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License RetroFuture Dirty "RetroFuture Dirty" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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On Air Beer Design part 2
The Beer Craft, Homebrewing Podcast
We are back in the studio with another round of beer design. We wanted to create two more beers this week but we talk too much. We did manage to come up with another recipe, this time a mexi lager. We will come upo with a oatmeal stout next week. So sit back with a six pack and let's get ready for Beer30. "Twisted" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License RetroFuture Dirty "RetroFuture Dirty" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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On Air Beer Design, Part 1
The Beer Craft, Homebrewing Podcast
This week on The Beer Crafters, Ben and Andrew put their recipe-building hats on for a design session straight from the back room at Northwest Brewers Supply. First up: a crisp, clean classic Pilsner. Then, a malty heavyweight we’re probably calling the “Agrivator” — a Doppelbock with enough attitude to stir up a few fields. You may have noticed the show has a new name. Turns out, not everyone’s thrilled with our name. Apparently, the folks at Craft Beer & Brewing Magazine think our show title might confuse their listeners. Perhaps they believe their listeners won't notice...
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The Alchemy of Hops
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This episode marks the anniversary of the show and the start of Season 2. Hard to believe we are still at it. Most podcasts end after 11 episodes. There is so much of you, the listeners, to blame for that. Thanks for joining us along the way. This week on the Beer Craft, we take a look under the hood of our favorite beer related vegetable, hops. Just what kind of alchemy goes on within the little green jewels and the kind of research that is happening right now that could forever change the beer landscape. Music attribution "Twisted" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed...
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Put a Little Pear in it!
The Beer Craft, Homebrewing Podcast
The flavor of apple is not known as a star in the world of beer thanks to Acetaldehyde, but what about Pear? Can we shape a pale ale around the other fall fruit? This Week on the Show, we sit down with Mark Lutz, a long-time homebrewer and friend of the show, to talk about his annual harvest Pale Ale. For years, Mark has filled Andrew's head with stories of his family's fall classic, and now we finally get to taste it! "Twisted" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License RetroFuture Dirty "RetroFuture Dirty"...
info_outlineScared your first homebrew might flop? Good. That means you’re doing it right. In this episode of The Beer Craft, Ben and Andrew crack open the myths around brewing failure and reveal why mistakes are not only normal but essential. From off-flavors and "oops ales" to scrambled egg yeast and miscalculated mash temps, the guys share personal stories, practical advice, and a whole lot of laughs. You'll learn how to reframe failure, embrace the mess, and keep brewing forward. Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned fermenter, this one’s for anyone who’s ever asked, “What if it sucks?”