Stuck Fermentation Woes, Dialing in Decoctions, & Comparing Homebrew Disconnects
Release Date: 01/23/2025
1 Base Malt to Rule them All, 2 Taps 1 Keg, & Calculating Correct Temps After Mashing In
Homebrew Happy Hour
Todd and James are back to help me take YOUR questions which means it's time for another episode of our ... THE home brew #podcast where we answer all of your home brewing questions and discuss anything related to craft beer! A NOT SO SUBTLE REMINDER: If you appreciate the things we do here at Homebrew Happy Hour, consider joining our Trub Club! -- On Today's Show: 1 Base Malt to Rule them All, 2 Taps 1 Keg, & Calculating Correct Temps After Mashing In 00:00:00 - 00:09:43 Sponsors & Small Talk 00:09:44 - 00:24:58 Best base malt to always keep on hand 00:24:59 -...
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Mastering the BJCP Tasting Exam: An Interview with Doug Walker from Rusty Nut Brew & Que
Homebrew Happy Hour
Picture this - I'm at HQ... haven't been up in a few weeks... and there's a package on Todd's office desk. He goes, "oh yeah, this has been here for you for like 10 days" and I go, "ok, why didn't you tell me?" and he goes "what good would it have done since you don't work up here 99% of the time?" and we just blankly stared at each other. In that package was an incredible note of appreciation, a couple of delicious cigars, and a copy of what is likely to be the best prep tool an aspiring BJCP tasting judge can own - all from my buddy Doug Walker. I am so excited to introduce y'all to Doug...
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A Keg Cleaning Question, Using Saaz as a Substitute in a Kolsch, & 2 Kegs 1 Spunding Valve
Homebrew Happy Hour
Somebody can correct me if I'm wrong, but I do believe that this episode is the FIRST TIME EVER that I've done it alone. No gimmicks, no canned responses... just me taking YOUR questions (and, likely, providing horrible answers) because Todd and James have abandoned me. So, strap in, buckle up - it is time for another episode of our ... THE home brew #podcast where we answer all of your home brewing questions and discuss anything related to craft beer! A NOT SO SUBTLE REMINDER: If you appreciate the things we do here at Homebrew Happy Hour, consider joining our Trub Club! -- On...
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Same Hop but Different Alpha Acid Numbers, Are Water Profiles Worth it, & How Long is too Long in Primary Fermentation
Homebrew Happy Hour
I'm so thrilled that my good friend (even though she doesn't acknowledge me as a good friend) LORENA EVANS is back on the show! Buckle up because it is time for another episode of our ... THE home brew #podcast where we answer all of your home brewing questions and discuss anything related to craft beer! A NOT SO SUBTLE REMINDER: If you appreciate the things we do here at Homebrew Happy Hour, consider joining our Trub Club! -- On Today's Show: Same Hop but Different Alpha Acid Numbers, Are Water Profiles Worth it, & How Long is too Long in Primary Fermentation ...
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Brewing Non-Alcoholic Beer and Catching up with Trong from HomebrewerLab.com
Homebrew Happy Hour
You know it's going to be a great episode when our good buddy, Trong, is back on the show! I can't believe it's been more than half the year before we've had him on in 2025, but he's here and he's loaded with a TON of information. Join us for the fun because it's time for another episode of our ... THE home brew #podcast where we answer all of your home brewing questions and discuss anything related to craft beer! A NOT SO SUBTLE REMINDER: If you appreciate the things we do here at Homebrew Happy Hour, consider joining our Trub Club! -- On Today's Show: Brewing Non-Alcoholic...
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Using Huge Hose in a Keezer, Jockey Box Coils and Flow Control Faucets, & Using a Quick Carb Lid for Beer
Homebrew Happy Hour
Todd joins me this week for another episode of our ... THE home brew #podcast where we answer all of your home brewing questions and discuss anything related to craft beer! A NOT SO SUBTLE REMINDER: If you appreciate the things we do here at Homebrew Happy Hour, consider joining our Trub Club! -- On Today's Show: Using Huge Hose in a Keezer, Jockey Box Coils and Flow Control Faucets, & Using a Quick Carb Lid for Beer 00:00:00 - 00:14:07 Sponsors & Small Talk 00:14:08 - 00:27:16 Big Hose 00:27:17 - 00:38:40 Jockey Box Coils 00:38:51 - 00:49:21 Quick Carb Lid for Beer...
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What to do with Mixed Grains, Kegging Cocktails, Adding Pressure to Your Fermenter, & Preventing Gas Line Backflow
Homebrew Happy Hour
Welcome back, ladies & gentlemen! I hope your Summer is going well. I just got back from a cruise and I confess: it was hard having to come back to reality. Either way, I'm here, Todd's here, and it is time for another episode of our ... THE home brew #podcast where we answer all of your home brewing questions and discuss anything related to craft beer! A NOT SO SUBTLE REMINDER: If you appreciate the things we do here at Homebrew Happy Hour, consider joining our Trub Club! -- On Today's Show: What to do with Mixed Grains, Kegging Cocktails, Adding Pressure to Your...
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What it Takes to Start Judging Beer: a Recap of Kolsch Cup and Lots More with Jonathan Marut
Homebrew Happy Hour
Welcome back, my friends! This week's episode is a fun one because it includes one of my favorite homebrewers on the planet, Mr. Jonathan Marut. Instead of the 'Marut Minute', I'm getting like the Marut 42 minutes! woohoo! With that being said, it is time for another episode of our ... THE home brew #podcast where we answer all of your home brewing questions and discuss anything related to craft beer! A NOT SO SUBTLE REMINDER: If you appreciate the things we do here at Homebrew Happy Hour, consider joining our Trub Club! -- On Today's Show: What it Takes to Start Judging...
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What to Know When Using True Flow Control Faucets, Why Do We Sparge, Excessive Foam from 1 Tap, & Switching from Bottling to Kegging
Homebrew Happy Hour
Welcome back, ladies & gentlemen! I hope your Summer is going well. I just got back from a cruise and I confess: it was hard having to come back to reality. Either way, I'm here, Todd's here, and it is time for another episode of our ... THE home brew #podcast where we answer all of your home brewing questions and discuss anything related to craft beer! A NOT SO SUBTLE REMINDER: If you appreciate the things we do here at Homebrew Happy Hour, consider joining our Trub Club! -- On Today's Show: What to Know When Using True Flow Control Faucets, Why Do We Sparge,...
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How to Brew an Award Winning Kolsch: An Interview with the 2025 Kolsch Cup Grand Champion, Robert Abbott
Homebrew Happy Hour
In case you missed it, we just wrapped up our annual Kölsch Cup competition (link below) and we had A BLAST! So many exceptional entries made it very difficult to pick a winner, but we did. Which is why I'm so proud to present today's episode to you - an interview with our Grand Champion! With that being said, it is time for another episode of our ... THE home brew #podcast where we answer all of your home brewing questions and discuss anything related to craft beer! A NOT SO SUBTLE REMINDER: If you appreciate the things we do here at Homebrew Happy Hour, consider joining our Trub...
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Todd is gone but James is here to help me answer your questions! Thank you friends for joining us as we present yet another episode of our Homebrew Happy Hour podcast!... THE home brew #podcast where we answer all of your home brewing questions and discuss anything related to craft beer!
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On Today's Show:
Stuck Fermentation Woes, Dialing in Decoctions, & Comparing Homebrew Disconnects
00:00:00 - 00:11:25 Sponsors & Small Talk
00:11:26 - 00:23:05 Stuck Fermentation Woes
00:23:06 - 00:34:15 Dialing in Decoctions
00:34:16 - 00:49:21 Comparing Homebrew Disconnects
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CMBecker Disconnects: https://www.kegconnection.com/disconnects/
Homebrew Kegs: https://www.kegconnection.com/5-gallon-kegs/
Fizz Kits: https://www.kegconnection.com/soda-carbonating/
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