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Late Hop Addition Mishaps, When to Mill my Grains, What is a Kolsch, & Turnkey Kegerators vs a DIY Build

Homebrew Happy Hour

Release Date: 12/18/2025

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Welcome back friends and whatever you are to me - it's time for another episode. This week, Todd and James join me as we tackle YOUR questions about late hop additions, when to mill grains, what we're looking for in a kolsch, and turnkey store bought kegerators versus building one out yourself. So, buckle up for the 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:

Late Hop Addition Mishaps, When to Mill my Grains, What is a Kolsch, & Turnkey Kegerators vs a DIY Build

00:00:00 - 00:012:10 Sponsors & Small Talk
00:12:11 - 00:22:51 Late Hop Addition Mishaps
00:22:52 - 00:30:42 When to Crush my Grains
00:30:43 - 00:44:54 What Makes a Kolsch Great
00:44:55 - 00:59:38 Turnkey vs DIY Kegerators

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Homebrew Kegs: https://www.kegconnection.com/kegs.html
FLOTit 2.0 Floating Diptube: https://www.kegconnection.com/kp200-flotit-20-stainless-steel-floating-dip-tube-no-beer-left-behind.html

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joshua

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