Homebrew Happy Hour
This is the show where we take YOUR questions about homebrew and craft beer as well as interview fellow homebrewers and industry professionals! If you have a question that you'd like for us to discuss on a future episode, please call our hotline @ 325-305-6017 and leave a voicemail message after the beep. More info and resources can be found at www.HomebrewHappyHour.com
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Homebrew Disconnect Maintenance, Draft Beer Temperature Ranges for Serving, & Do Kegs Go Bad?
11/13/2025
Homebrew Disconnect Maintenance, Draft Beer Temperature Ranges for Serving, & Do Kegs Go Bad?
I don't know about y'all but I am so ready for the holiday season. Good food, family time, and it's stout season in my house so I'm loaded up with the latest batch of Breakfast Stout we cooked up. It's the most wonderful time of the year! It's also time for the ... 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: Homebrew Disconnect Maintenance, Draft Beer Temperature Ranges for Serving, & Do Kegs Go Bad? 00:00:00 - 00:016:19 Sponsors & Small Talk 00:16:20 - 00:28:01 Homebrew Disconnect Maintenance 00:28:02 - 00:36:35 Draft Beer Temperature Ranges for Serving 00:36:35 - 00:47:08 Do Homebrew Kegs Go Bad Links for this episode: CMBecker Disconnect Replacement Parts: Homebrew Kegs: Inkbird Temperature Thermostat Controller: We want to hear from you! If you have a question that you’d like us to discuss on a future episode, please at the top of our website or you can now call in your questions via our questions hotline @ 325-305-6107 and leave your message after the beep. Let us know what you think and enjoy the show! cheers, joshua ----------------------- Each and every episode is made possible by Kegconnection.com! Build the kegerator or keezer of your dreams using Kegconnection.com's unique customizable product options that allows you to get exactly what you need. Kegconnection.com also stocks products and solutions for kegging kits, draft systems, hardware, components, cleaning and much much more. Kegconnection.com has been operating for more than 18 years in the industry and has established expertise and superior customer service. -------------------------- Thank you to our show’s sponsor, , for supporting us and the homebrewing community. Learn more about why we LOVE Imperial Yeast by checking out their entire line, available at -------------------------- Thank you to our show’s sponsor, ! Family owned and operated, provides a wide variety of hop selection and ships directly to your door. Learn more by visiting -------------------------- This episode is brought to you by, Muntons Malts - a company that is passionate about providing premium malts to brewers worldwide. YOU can experience the difference Muntons offers by joining a recipe receiving tier of our Trub Club because every kit that ships out now includes premium Muntons Malt, join at -------------------------- Reminder that these episodes are ultimately made possible because of YOUR support. Consider becoming a member of our and receive perks such as merch, exclusive group access and content, recipes, and some tiers even get monthly recipe kits mailed to you! #homebrewing #homebrewers #craftbeer #beer #brewing #craftbrew #kolsch #webcast #show
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Open vs Closed Transferring, Planning Out Future Brew Days, Improving Mash Efficiency in Igloo Coolers, & Does the Yeast Strain Really Matter
11/06/2025
Open vs Closed Transferring, Planning Out Future Brew Days, Improving Mash Efficiency in Igloo Coolers, & Does the Yeast Strain Really Matter
I'm so excited to welcome back my good friend, Lorena Evans (from BrewersFriend.com) as she helps me take YOUR questions and solve all of the world's problems in a single podcast episode. Can you believe it?! Buckle up - it's time for the ... 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: Open vs Closed Transferring, Planning Out Future Brew Days, Improving Mash Efficiency in Igloo Coolers, & Does the Yeast Strain Really Matter 00:00:00 - 00:013:48 Sponsors & Small Talk 00:13:49 - 00:28:54 Open vs Closed Transferring 00:28:55 - 00:41:25 Planning for Brew Days 00:41:26 - 00:53:18 Improving Mash Efficiency 00:53:19 - 01:07:17 How Yeast Strains Affect Your Beer Links for this episode: Ultimate Keg Accessory Bundle (Ball Lock): BLOWTIE Spunding Valve: Beer Line Cleaning Kit: We want to hear from you! If you have a question that you’d like us to discuss on a future episode, please at the top of our website or you can now call in your questions via our questions hotline @ 325-305-6107 and leave your message after the beep. Let us know what you think and enjoy the show! cheers, joshua ----------------------- Each and every episode is made possible by Kegconnection.com! Build the kegerator or keezer of your dreams using Kegconnection.com's unique customizable product options that allows you to get exactly what you need. Kegconnection.com also stocks products and solutions for kegging kits, draft systems, hardware, components, cleaning and much much more. Kegconnection.com has been operating for more than 18 years in the industry and has established expertise and superior customer service. -------------------------- Thank you to our show’s sponsor, , for supporting us and the homebrewing community. Learn more about why we LOVE Imperial Yeast by checking out their entire line, available at -------------------------- Thank you to our show’s sponsor, ! Family owned and operated, provides a wide variety of hop selection and ships directly to your door. Learn more by visiting -------------------------- This episode is brought to you by, Muntons Malts - a company that is passionate about providing premium malts to brewers worldwide. YOU can experience the difference Muntons offers by joining a recipe receiving tier of our Trub Club because every kit that ships out now includes premium Muntons Malt, join at -------------------------- Reminder that these episodes are ultimately made possible because of YOUR support. Consider becoming a member of our and receive perks such as merch, exclusive group access and content, recipes, and some tiers even get monthly recipe kits mailed to you! #homebrewing #homebrewers #craftbeer #beer #brewing #craftbrew #kolsch #webcast #show
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Replacing Regulator Gauges, Fermentation Temperature Ranges, Beer Line Cleaning Tips, & Dealing with Hop Creep
10/30/2025
Replacing Regulator Gauges, Fermentation Temperature Ranges, Beer Line Cleaning Tips, & Dealing with Hop Creep
Yes, you're seeing things correctly - this is episode 451 of the ... THE home brew #podcast where we answer all of your home brewing questions and discuss anything related to craft beer! Where did episode 450 go (as Todd insufferably asked multiple times this week)? We did a celebratory Brew Day Live "episode" for 450 last week which can be found here: 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: Replacing Regulator Gauges, Fermentation Temperature Ranges, Beer Line Cleaning Tips, & Dealing with Hop Creep 00:00:00 - 00:012:21 Sponsors & Small Talk 00:12:22 - 00:22:52 Replacing Regulator Gauges 00:22:53 - 00:33:17 Fermentation Temp Ranges 00:33:18 - 00:40:18 Beer Line Cleaning Tips 00:40:19 - 01:00:50 Dealing with Hop Creep Links for this episode: Ultimate Keg Accessory Bundle (Ball Lock): BLOWTIE Spunding Valve: Beer Line Cleaning Kit: We want to hear from you! If you have a question that you’d like us to discuss on a future episode, please at the top of our website or you can now call in your questions via our questions hotline @ 325-305-6107 and leave your message after the beep. Let us know what you think and enjoy the show! cheers, joshua ----------------------- Each and every episode is made possible by Kegconnection.com! Build the kegerator or keezer of your dreams using Kegconnection.com's unique customizable product options that allows you to get exactly what you need. Kegconnection.com also stocks products and solutions for kegging kits, draft systems, hardware, components, cleaning and much much more. Kegconnection.com has been operating for more than 18 years in the industry and has established expertise and superior customer service. -------------------------- Thank you to our show’s sponsor, , for supporting us and the homebrewing community. Learn more about why we LOVE Imperial Yeast by checking out their entire line, available at -------------------------- Thank you to our show’s sponsor, ! Family owned and operated, provides a wide variety of hop selection and ships directly to your door. Learn more by visiting -------------------------- This episode is brought to you by, Muntons Malts - a company that is passionate about providing premium malts to brewers worldwide. YOU can experience the difference Muntons offers by joining a recipe receiving tier of our Trub Club because every kit that ships out now includes premium Muntons Malt, join at -------------------------- Reminder that these episodes are ultimately made possible because of YOUR support. Consider becoming a member of our and receive perks such as merch, exclusive group access and content, recipes, and some tiers even get monthly recipe kits mailed to you! #homebrewing #homebrewers #craftbeer #beer #brewing #craftbrew #kolsch #webcast #show
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Decoction Mashing, How Important is a Water Profile, & Some Chit Chat Questions with our Friend Horst Dornbusch
10/16/2025
Decoction Mashing, How Important is a Water Profile, & Some Chit Chat Questions with our Friend Horst Dornbusch
My friends, y'all are in for a real treat this week because I've brought in one of the top guests of all time - Horst Dornbusch has returned to the ... 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: Decoction Mashing, How Important is a Water Profile, & Some Chit Chat Questions with our Friend Horst Dornbusch 00:00:00 - 00:015:02 Sponsors & Small Talk 00:15:03 - 00:34:56 Decoction Mashing 00:34:57 - 00:44:05 Water Chemistry 00:44:06 - 01:00:35 Is Craft Beer Dying 01:00:36 - 01:12:23 Best Altbier in Dusseldorf 01:12:24 - 01:21:27 Thoughts on the Reinheitsgebot Links for this episode: Altbier Book: Bavarian Helles Book: PROST! Book: We want to hear from you! If you have a question that you’d like us to discuss on a future episode, please at the top of our website or you can now call in your questions via our questions hotline @ 325-305-6107 and leave your message after the beep. Let us know what you think and enjoy the show! cheers, joshua ----------------------- Each and every episode is made possible by Kegconnection.com! Build the kegerator or keezer of your dreams using Kegconnection.com's unique customizable product options that allows you to get exactly what you need. Kegconnection.com also stocks products and solutions for kegging kits, draft systems, hardware, components, cleaning and much much more. Kegconnection.com has been operating for more than 18 years in the industry and has established expertise and superior customer service. -------------------------- Thank you to our show’s sponsor, , for supporting us and the homebrewing community. Learn more about why we LOVE Imperial Yeast by checking out their entire line, available at -------------------------- Thank you to our show’s sponsor, ! Family owned and operated, provides a wide variety of hop selection and ships directly to your door. Learn more by visiting -------------------------- This episode is brought to you by, Muntons Malts - a company that is passionate about providing premium malts to brewers worldwide. YOU can experience the difference Muntons offers by joining a recipe receiving tier of our Trub Club because every kit that ships out now includes premium Muntons Malt, join at -------------------------- Reminder that these episodes are ultimately made possible because of YOUR support. Consider becoming a member of our and receive perks such as merch, exclusive group access and content, recipes, and some tiers even get monthly recipe kits mailed to you! #homebrewing #homebrewers #craftbeer #beer #brewing #craftbrew #kolsch #webcast #show
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Homebrewer Showcase: An Interview with River City Brewers Club President Adam Skjefstad
10/02/2025
Homebrewer Showcase: An Interview with River City Brewers Club President Adam Skjefstad
A couple of weeks ago, I had the pleasure of welcoming Wayne Doucette (2025 Homebrewer of the Year) on the show. This week, I am so excited to have his good friend and the president of their local homebrew club (River City Brewers), Adam Skjefstad, on the show. It's always a good time when I get to learn more about clubs and how they're so beneficial to a local brewing community. With all of that being said, thanks for coming back 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: Homebrewer Showcase: An Interview with River City Brewers Club President Adam Skjefstad We want to hear from you! If you have a question that you’d like us to discuss on a future episode, please at the top of our website or you can now call in your questions via our questions hotline @ 325-305-6107 and leave your message after the beep. Let us know what you think and enjoy the show! cheers, joshua ----------------------- Each and every episode is made possible by Kegconnection.com! Build the kegerator or keezer of your dreams using Kegconnection.com's unique customizable product options that allows you to get exactly what you need. Kegconnection.com also stocks products and solutions for kegging kits, draft systems, hardware, components, cleaning and much much more. Kegconnection.com has been operating for more than 18 years in the industry and has established expertise and superior customer service. -------------------------- Thank you to our show’s sponsor, , for supporting us and the homebrewing community. Learn more about why we LOVE Imperial Yeast by checking out their entire line, available at -------------------------- Thank you to our show’s sponsor, ! Family owned and operated, provides a wide variety of hop selection and ships directly to your door. Learn more by visiting -------------------------- This episode is brought to you by, Muntons Malts - a company that is passionate about providing premium malts to brewers worldwide. YOU can experience the difference Muntons offers by joining a recipe receiving tier of our Trub Club because every kit that ships out now includes premium Muntons Malt, join at -------------------------- Reminder that these episodes are ultimately made possible because of YOUR support. Consider becoming a member of our and receive perks such as merch, exclusive group access and content, recipes, and some tiers even get monthly recipe kits mailed to you! #homebrewing #homebrewers #craftbeer #beer #brewing #craftbrew #kolsch #webcast #show
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Boiling Times Explained, What’s the Deal w/ Cold Conditioning, How Full is too Full in my Keg, & Should I Secondary my Batch
09/25/2025
Boiling Times Explained, What’s the Deal w/ Cold Conditioning, How Full is too Full in my Keg, & Should I Secondary my Batch
Todd and James are here to help answer your questions 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: Boiling Times Explained, What’s the Deal w/ Cold Conditioning, How Full is too Full in my Keg, & Should I Secondary my Batch? 00:00:00 - 00:015:08 Sponsors & Small Talk 00:15:09 - 00:24:20 Boiling Times Explained 00:24:21 - 00:35:58 Cold Conditioning 00:35:59 - 00:45:44 Can I Fill my Keg to the Brim 00:45:45 - 00:57:31 When Should I Secondary my Beer Links for this episode: FLOTit 2.0: Wide Mouth Glass Carboy: Homebrew Kegs: Ultimate Ball Lock Keg Accessory Bundle: We want to hear from you! If you have a question that you’d like us to discuss on a future episode, please at the top of our website or you can now call in your questions via our questions hotline @ 325-305-6107 and leave your message after the beep. Let us know what you think and enjoy the show! cheers, joshua ----------------------- Each and every episode is made possible by Kegconnection.com! Build the kegerator or keezer of your dreams using Kegconnection.com's unique customizable product options that allows you to get exactly what you need. Kegconnection.com also stocks products and solutions for kegging kits, draft systems, hardware, components, cleaning and much much more. Kegconnection.com has been operating for more than 18 years in the industry and has established expertise and superior customer service. -------------------------- Thank you to our show’s sponsor, , for supporting us and the homebrewing community. Learn more about why we LOVE Imperial Yeast by checking out their entire line, available at -------------------------- Thank you to our show’s sponsor, ! Family owned and operated, provides a wide variety of hop selection and ships directly to your door. Learn more by visiting -------------------------- This episode is brought to you by, Muntons Malts - a company that is passionate about providing premium malts to brewers worldwide. YOU can experience the difference Muntons offers by joining a recipe receiving tier of our Trub Club because every kit that ships out now includes premium Muntons Malt, join at -------------------------- Reminder that these episodes are ultimately made possible because of YOUR support. Consider becoming a member of our and receive perks such as merch, exclusive group access and content, recipes, and some tiers even get monthly recipe kits mailed to you! #homebrewing #homebrewers #craftbeer #beer #brewing #craftbrew #kolsch #webcast #show
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HHH REPLAY: All About Breakfast Stout & a Replay of Our Interview w/ Jeremy Kosmicki from Founders Brewing
09/18/2025
HHH REPLAY: All About Breakfast Stout & a Replay of Our Interview w/ Jeremy Kosmicki from Founders Brewing
Ok. So, this week isn't an official episode because I'm trying something different. We're replaying one of our popular interviews from 4'ish years ago with the head brewer over at Founders Brewing, Mr. Jeremy Kosmicki. WOW, time flies! One of the main reasons I'm doing a replay this week is because I've had breakfast stout on my brain lately. We're offering it to recipe receiving tiers of our Patreon.com/HomebrewHappyHour Trub Club members, my Pop and I are brewing it for our YouTube.com/HomebrewHappyHour #BrewDay LIVE next week (Friday, September 26th @ 10am central), and the weather is about to get cooler so I'll be shifting from just kolsch consumption to kolsch AND breakfast stout consumption. It truly is the most wonderful time of the year coming up! Below is a ton of breakfast stout content we've done for your additional entertainment: RECIPE RECAP (from 5 years ago!): Taste Testing 4 Different Breakfast Stouts: Last year's Breakfast Stout Brew Day Live: A NOT SO SUBTLE REMINDER: If you appreciate the things we do here at Homebrew Happy Hour, consider joining our Trub Club! -- We want to hear from you! If you have a question that you’d like us to discuss on a future episode, please at the top of our website or you can now call in your questions via our questions hotline @ 325-305-6107 and leave your message after the beep. Let us know what you think and enjoy the show! cheers, joshua ----------------------- Each and every episode is made possible by Kegconnection.com! Build the kegerator or keezer of your dreams using Kegconnection.com's unique customizable product options that allows you to get exactly what you need. Kegconnection.com also stocks products and solutions for kegging kits, draft systems, hardware, components, cleaning and much much more. Kegconnection.com has been operating for more than 18 years in the industry and has established expertise and superior customer service. -------------------------- Thank you to our show’s sponsor, , for supporting us and the homebrewing community. Learn more about why we LOVE Imperial Yeast by checking out their entire line, available at -------------------------- Thank you to our show’s sponsor, ! Family owned and operated, provides a wide variety of hop selection and ships directly to your door. Learn more by visiting -------------------------- This episode is brought to you by, Muntons Malts - a company that is passionate about providing premium malts to brewers worldwide. YOU can experience the difference Muntons offers by joining a recipe receiving tier of our Trub Club because every kit that ships out now includes premium Muntons Malt, join at -------------------------- Reminder that these episodes are ultimately made possible because of YOUR support. Consider becoming a member of our and receive perks such as merch, exclusive group access and content, recipes, and some tiers even get monthly recipe kits mailed to you! #homebrewing #homebrewers #craftbeer #beer #brewing #craftbrew #kolsch #webcast #show
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Brewing Award Winning Beer at the Highest Level: An Interview with the AHA’s 2025 Homebrewer of the Year, Wayne Doucette
09/11/2025
Brewing Award Winning Beer at the Highest Level: An Interview with the AHA’s 2025 Homebrewer of the Year, Wayne Doucette
Oh man, am I excited to present this week's episode with y'all! I had an absolute blast talking to Wayne Doucette who is a very accomplished homebrewer and is the 2025 Homebrewer of the Year. Y'all - Wayne knows his stuff and you'll believe me after tuning in. I'm also excited that Wayne has agreed to be a guest-host ANYTIME I need him. How cool is that?! So, get comfy 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 Award Winning Beer at the Highest Level: An Interview with the AHA’s 2025 Homebrewer of the Year, Wayne Doucette We want to hear from you! If you have a question that you’d like us to discuss on a future episode, please at the top of our website or you can now call in your questions via our questions hotline @ 325-305-6107 and leave your message after the beep. Let us know what you think and enjoy the show! cheers, joshua ----------------------- Each and every episode is made possible by Kegconnection.com! Build the kegerator or keezer of your dreams using Kegconnection.com's unique customizable product options that allows you to get exactly what you need. Kegconnection.com also stocks products and solutions for kegging kits, draft systems, hardware, components, cleaning and much much more. Kegconnection.com has been operating for more than 18 years in the industry and has established expertise and superior customer service. -------------------------- Thank you to our show’s sponsor, , for supporting us and the homebrewing community. Learn more about why we LOVE Imperial Yeast by checking out their entire line, available at -------------------------- Thank you to our show’s sponsor, ! Family owned and operated, provides a wide variety of hop selection and ships directly to your door. Learn more by visiting -------------------------- This episode is brought to you by, Muntons Malts - a company that is passionate about providing premium malts to brewers worldwide. YOU can experience the difference Muntons offers by joining a recipe receiving tier of our Trub Club because every kit that ships out now includes premium Muntons Malt, join at -------------------------- Reminder that these episodes are ultimately made possible because of YOUR support. Consider becoming a member of our and receive perks such as merch, exclusive group access and content, recipes, and some tiers even get monthly recipe kits mailed to you! #homebrewing #homebrewers #craftbeer #beer #brewing #craftbrew #kolsch #webcast #show
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Dealing with Scorched Wort, Shelf Life of a SCOBY, & Tips for Counter Pressure Bottling Sours
09/04/2025
Dealing with Scorched Wort, Shelf Life of a SCOBY, & Tips for Counter Pressure Bottling Sours
Y'all loved the last time Lorena Evans came on as a guest host so I'm happy to announce that she's back this week AND she's willing to be my "permanent" co-host whenever Todd and James can't do the show. How awesome is that?! So, sit down, pop some popcorn, and get ready 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: Dealing with Scorched Wort, Shelf Life of a SCOBY, & Tips for Counter Pressure Bottling Sours 00:00:00 - 00:020:26 Sponsors & Small Talk 00:20:27 - 00:30:21 Dealing with Scorched Wort 00:30:22 - 00:45:38 SCOBY Questions 00:45:39 - 01:02:10 Counter Pressure Bottling Sours Links for this episode: Everything we've published about kombucha: Kombucha starter: Homebrew Kegs: We want to hear from you! If you have a question that you’d like us to discuss on a future episode, please at the top of our website or you can now call in your questions via our questions hotline @ 325-305-6107 and leave your message after the beep. Let us know what you think and enjoy the show! cheers, joshua ----------------------- Each and every episode is made possible by Kegconnection.com! Build the kegerator or keezer of your dreams using Kegconnection.com's unique customizable product options that allows you to get exactly what you need. Kegconnection.com also stocks products and solutions for kegging kits, draft systems, hardware, components, cleaning and much much more. Kegconnection.com has been operating for more than 18 years in the industry and has established expertise and superior customer service. -------------------------- Thank you to our show’s sponsor, , for supporting us and the homebrewing community. Learn more about why we LOVE Imperial Yeast by checking out their entire line, available at -------------------------- Thank you to our show’s sponsor, ! Family owned and operated, provides a wide variety of hop selection and ships directly to your door. Learn more by visiting -------------------------- This episode is brought to you by, Muntons Malts - a company that is passionate about providing premium malts to brewers worldwide. YOU can experience the difference Muntons offers by joining a recipe receiving tier of our Trub Club because every kit that ships out now includes premium Muntons Malt, join at -------------------------- Reminder that these episodes are ultimately made possible because of YOUR support. Consider becoming a member of our and receive perks such as merch, exclusive group access and content, recipes, and some tiers even get monthly recipe kits mailed to you! #homebrewing #homebrewers #craftbeer #beer #brewing #craftbrew #kolsch #webcast #show
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What to do with Frozen Beer Lines, Fridge vs Chest Freezer for my Kegerator, & Routine Leak Checks on a Draft System
08/28/2025
What to do with Frozen Beer Lines, Fridge vs Chest Freezer for my Kegerator, & Routine Leak Checks on a Draft System
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: What to do with Frozen Beer Lines, Fridge vs Chest Freezer for my Kegerator, & Routine Leak Checks on a Draft System 00:00:00 - 00:010:43 Sponsors & Small Talk 00:10:44 - 00:014:37 Listener Feedback 00:14:38 - 00:25:38 Frozen Beer Lines but Unfrozen Keg 00:25:39 - 00:37:48 Fridge vs Freezer 00:37:49 - 00:54:17 Routine Leak Checks Links for this episode: Homebrew Kegs: Ultimate Homebrew Keg Accessory Bundle: We want to hear from you! If you have a question that you’d like us to discuss on a future episode, please at the top of our website or you can now call in your questions via our questions hotline @ 325-305-6107 and leave your message after the beep. Let us know what you think and enjoy the show! cheers, joshua ----------------------- Each and every episode is made possible by Kegconnection.com! Build the kegerator or keezer of your dreams using Kegconnection.com's unique customizable product options that allows you to get exactly what you need. Kegconnection.com also stocks products and solutions for kegging kits, draft systems, hardware, components, cleaning and much much more. Kegconnection.com has been operating for more than 18 years in the industry and has established expertise and superior customer service. -------------------------- Thank you to our show’s sponsor, , for supporting us and the homebrewing community. Learn more about why we LOVE Imperial Yeast by checking out their entire line, available at -------------------------- Thank you to our show’s sponsor, ! Family owned and operated, provides a wide variety of hop selection and ships directly to your door. Learn more by visiting -------------------------- This episode is brought to you by, Muntons Malts - a company that is passionate about providing premium malts to brewers worldwide. YOU can experience the difference Muntons offers by joining a recipe receiving tier of our Trub Club because every kit that ships out now includes premium Muntons Malt, join at -------------------------- Reminder that these episodes are ultimately made possible because of YOUR support. Consider becoming a member of our and receive perks such as merch, exclusive group access and content, recipes, and some tiers even get monthly recipe kits mailed to you! #homebrewing #homebrewers #craftbeer #beer #brewing #craftbrew #kolsch #webcast #show
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1 Base Malt to Rule them All, 2 Taps 1 Keg, & Calculating Correct Temps After Mashing In
08/21/2025
1 Base Malt to Rule them All, 2 Taps 1 Keg, & Calculating Correct Temps After Mashing In
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 - 00:30:25 Serving 1 keg from 2 taps 00:30:26 - 00:40:12 Mash temps too low Links for this episode: Homebrew Kegs: Ultimate Homebrew Keg Accessory Bundle: FLOTit 2.0: SPUNDit 3.0 Jellyfish: We want to hear from you! If you have a question that you’d like us to discuss on a future episode, please at the top of our website or you can now call in your questions via our questions hotline @ 325-305-6107 and leave your message after the beep. Let us know what you think and enjoy the show! cheers, joshua ----------------------- Each and every episode is made possible by Kegconnection.com! Build the kegerator or keezer of your dreams using Kegconnection.com's unique customizable product options that allows you to get exactly what you need. Kegconnection.com also stocks products and solutions for kegging kits, draft systems, hardware, components, cleaning and much much more. Kegconnection.com has been operating for more than 18 years in the industry and has established expertise and superior customer service. -------------------------- Thank you to our show’s sponsor, , for supporting us and the homebrewing community. Learn more about why we LOVE Imperial Yeast by checking out their entire line, available at -------------------------- Thank you to our show’s sponsor, ! Family owned and operated, provides a wide variety of hop selection and ships directly to your door. Learn more by visiting -------------------------- This episode is brought to you by, Muntons Malts - a company that is passionate about providing premium malts to brewers worldwide. YOU can experience the difference Muntons offers by joining a recipe receiving tier of our Trub Club because every kit that ships out now includes premium Muntons Malt, join at -------------------------- Reminder that these episodes are ultimately made possible because of YOUR support. Consider becoming a member of our and receive perks such as merch, exclusive group access and content, recipes, and some tiers even get monthly recipe kits mailed to you! #homebrewing #homebrewers #craftbeer #beer #brewing #craftbrew #kolsch #webcast #show
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Mastering the BJCP Tasting Exam: An Interview with Doug Walker from Rusty Nut Brew & Que
08/14/2025
Mastering the BJCP Tasting Exam: An Interview with Doug Walker from Rusty Nut Brew & Que
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 and on this week's show. 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 Today's Show: Mastering the BJCP Tasting Exam: An Interview with Doug Walker from Rusty Nut Brew & Que Links for this episode: BJCP Exam Success - A Practical Study Guide: Doug's Website: Doug's YouTube Channel: We want to hear from you! If you have a question that you’d like us to discuss on a future episode, please at the top of our website or you can now call in your questions via our questions hotline @ 325-305-6107 and leave your message after the beep. Let us know what you think and enjoy the show! cheers, joshua ----------------------- Each and every episode is made possible by Kegconnection.com! Build the kegerator or keezer of your dreams using Kegconnection.com's unique customizable product options that allows you to get exactly what you need. Kegconnection.com also stocks products and solutions for kegging kits, draft systems, hardware, components, cleaning and much much more. Kegconnection.com has been operating for more than 18 years in the industry and has established expertise and superior customer service. -------------------------- Thank you to our show’s sponsor, , for supporting us and the homebrewing community. Learn more about why we LOVE Imperial Yeast by checking out their entire line, available at -------------------------- Thank you to our show’s sponsor, ! Family owned and operated, provides a wide variety of hop selection and ships directly to your door. Learn more by visiting -------------------------- This episode is brought to you by, Muntons Malts - a company that is passionate about providing premium malts to brewers worldwide. YOU can experience the difference Muntons offers by joining a recipe receiving tier of our Trub Club because every kit that ships out now includes premium Muntons Malt, join at -------------------------- Reminder that these episodes are ultimately made possible because of YOUR support. Consider becoming a member of our and receive perks such as merch, exclusive group access and content, recipes, and some tiers even get monthly recipe kits mailed to you! #homebrewing #homebrewers #craftbeer #beer #brewing #craftbrew #kolsch #webcast #show
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A Keg Cleaning Question, Using Saaz as a Substitute in a Kolsch, & 2 Kegs 1 Spunding Valve
08/07/2025
A Keg Cleaning Question, Using Saaz as a Substitute in a Kolsch, & 2 Kegs 1 Spunding Valve
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 Today's Show: A Keg Cleaning Question, Using Saaz as a Substitute in a Kolsch, & 2 Kegs 1 Spunding Valve 00:00:00 - 00:13:46 Sponsors & Small Talk 00:13:47 - 00:21:05 Keg Cleaning Question 00:21:06 - 00:28:59 Saaz in a Kolsch? 00:29:00 - 00:46:01 Pressure Fermenting TWO Kegs with ONE Spunding Valve Links for this episode: Homebrew Kegs: Ultimate Homebrew Keg Accessory Bundle: FLOTit 2.0: SPUNDit 3.0 Jellyfish: We want to hear from you! If you have a question that you’d like us to discuss on a future episode, please at the top of our website or you can now call in your questions via our questions hotline @ 325-305-6107 and leave your message after the beep. Let us know what you think and enjoy the show! cheers, joshua ----------------------- Each and every episode is made possible by Kegconnection.com! Build the kegerator or keezer of your dreams using Kegconnection.com's unique customizable product options that allows you to get exactly what you need. Kegconnection.com also stocks products and solutions for kegging kits, draft systems, hardware, components, cleaning and much much more. Kegconnection.com has been operating for more than 18 years in the industry and has established expertise and superior customer service. -------------------------- Thank you to our show’s sponsor, , for supporting us and the homebrewing community. Learn more about why we LOVE Imperial Yeast by checking out their entire line, available at -------------------------- Thank you to our show’s sponsor, ! Family owned and operated, provides a wide variety of hop selection and ships directly to your door. Learn more by visiting -------------------------- This episode is brought to you by, Muntons Malts - a company that is passionate about providing premium malts to brewers worldwide. YOU can experience the difference Muntons offers by joining a recipe receiving tier of our Trub Club because every kit that ships out now includes premium Muntons Malt, join at -------------------------- Reminder that these episodes are ultimately made possible because of YOUR support. Consider becoming a member of our and receive perks such as merch, exclusive group access and content, recipes, and some tiers even get monthly recipe kits mailed to you! #homebrewing #homebrewers #craftbeer #beer #brewing #craftbrew #kolsch #webcast #show
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Same Hop but Different Alpha Acid Numbers, Are Water Profiles Worth it, & How Long is too Long in Primary Fermentation
07/31/2025
Same Hop but Different Alpha Acid Numbers, Are Water Profiles Worth it, & How Long is too Long in Primary Fermentation
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 00:00:00 - 00:14:31 Sponsors & Small Talk 00:14:32 - 00:24:30 Same Hops, Different AA% 00:24:31 - 00:36:39 To Salt my Water or Not Salt my Water 00:36:40 - 00:49:07 How Long is TOO Long in Primary Links for this episode: Homebrew Kegs: Ultimate Homebrew Keg Accessory Bundle: FLOTit 2.0: SPUNDit 3.0 Jellyfish: We want to hear from you! If you have a question that you’d like us to discuss on a future episode, please at the top of our website or you can now call in your questions via our questions hotline @ 325-305-6107 and leave your message after the beep. Let us know what you think and enjoy the show! cheers, joshua ----------------------- Each and every episode is made possible by Kegconnection.com! Build the kegerator or keezer of your dreams using Kegconnection.com's unique customizable product options that allows you to get exactly what you need. Kegconnection.com also stocks products and solutions for kegging kits, draft systems, hardware, components, cleaning and much much more. Kegconnection.com has been operating for more than 18 years in the industry and has established expertise and superior customer service. -------------------------- Thank you to our show’s sponsor, , for supporting us and the homebrewing community. Learn more about why we LOVE Imperial Yeast by checking out their entire line, available at -------------------------- Thank you to our show’s sponsor, ! Family owned and operated, provides a wide variety of hop selection and ships directly to your door. Learn more by visiting -------------------------- This episode is brought to you by, Muntons Malts - a company that is passionate about providing premium malts to brewers worldwide. YOU can experience the difference Muntons offers by joining a recipe receiving tier of our Trub Club because every kit that ships out now includes premium Muntons Malt, join at -------------------------- Reminder that these episodes are ultimately made possible because of YOUR support. Consider becoming a member of our and receive perks such as merch, exclusive group access and content, recipes, and some tiers even get monthly recipe kits mailed to you! #homebrewing #homebrewers #craftbeer #beer #brewing #craftbrew #kolsch #webcast #show
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Brewing Non-Alcoholic Beer and Catching up with Trong from HomebrewerLab.com
07/17/2025
Brewing Non-Alcoholic Beer and Catching up with Trong from HomebrewerLab.com
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 Beer and Catching up with Trong from HomebrewerLab.com Links for this episode: FLOTit 2.0: SPUNDit 3.0: Pot-au-Brew COMPLETE KIT: We want to hear from you! If you have a question that you’d like us to discuss on a future episode, please at the top of our website or you can now call in your questions via our questions hotline @ 325-305-6107 and leave your message after the beep. Let us know what you think and enjoy the show! cheers, joshua ----------------------- Each and every episode is made possible by Kegconnection.com! Build the kegerator or keezer of your dreams using Kegconnection.com's unique customizable product options that allows you to get exactly what you need. Kegconnection.com also stocks products and solutions for kegging kits, draft systems, hardware, components, cleaning and much much more. Kegconnection.com has been operating for more than 18 years in the industry and has established expertise and superior customer service. Visit Kegconnection.com and use our promo code HHH to receive 5% off of your order! -------------------------- Thank you to our show’s sponsor, , for supporting us and the homebrewing community. Learn more about why we LOVE Imperial Yeast by checking out their entire line, available at -------------------------- Thank you to our show’s sponsor, ! Family owned and operated, provides a wide variety of hop selection and ships directly to your door. Learn more by visiting -------------------------- This episode is brought to you by, Muntons Malts - a company that is passionate about providing premium malts to brewers worldwide. YOU can experience the difference Muntons offers by joining a recipe receiving tier of our Trub Club because every kit that ships out now includes premium Muntons Malt, join at -------------------------- Reminder that these episodes are ultimately made possible because of YOUR support. Consider becoming a member of our and receive perks such as merch, exclusive group access and content, recipes, and some tiers even get monthly recipe kits mailed to you! #homebrewing #homebrewers #craftbeer #beer #brewing #craftbrew #kolsch #webcast #show
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Using Huge Hose in a Keezer, Jockey Box Coils and Flow Control Faucets, & Using a Quick Carb Lid for Beer
07/10/2025
Using Huge Hose in a Keezer, Jockey Box Coils and Flow Control Faucets, & Using a Quick Carb Lid for Beer
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 Links for this episode: Homebrew Kegs: Ultimate Homebrew Keg Accessory Bundle: FLOTit 2.0: SPUNDit 3.0 Jellyfish: We want to hear from you! If you have a question that you’d like us to discuss on a future episode, please at the top of our website or you can now call in your questions via our questions hotline @ 325-305-6107 and leave your message after the beep. Let us know what you think and enjoy the show! cheers, joshua ----------------------- Each and every episode is made possible by Kegconnection.com! Build the kegerator or keezer of your dreams using Kegconnection.com's unique customizable product options that allows you to get exactly what you need. Kegconnection.com also stocks products and solutions for kegging kits, draft systems, hardware, components, cleaning and much much more. Kegconnection.com has been operating for more than 18 years in the industry and has established expertise and superior customer service. -------------------------- Thank you to our show’s sponsor, , for supporting us and the homebrewing community. Learn more about why we LOVE Imperial Yeast by checking out their entire line, available at -------------------------- Thank you to our show’s sponsor, ! Family owned and operated, provides a wide variety of hop selection and ships directly to your door. Learn more by visiting -------------------------- This episode is brought to you by, Muntons Malts - a company that is passionate about providing premium malts to brewers worldwide. YOU can experience the difference Muntons offers by joining a recipe receiving tier of our Trub Club because every kit that ships out now includes premium Muntons Malt, join at -------------------------- Reminder that these episodes are ultimately made possible because of YOUR support. Consider becoming a member of our and receive perks such as merch, exclusive group access and content, recipes, and some tiers even get monthly recipe kits mailed to you! #homebrewing #homebrewers #craftbeer #beer #brewing #craftbrew #kolsch #webcast #show
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What to do with Mixed Grains, Kegging Cocktails, Adding Pressure to Your Fermenter, & Preventing Gas Line Backflow
07/03/2025
What to do with Mixed Grains, Kegging Cocktails, Adding Pressure to Your Fermenter, & Preventing Gas Line Backflow
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 Fermenter, & Preventing Gas Line Backflow 00:00:00 - 00:15:57 Sponsors & Small Talk 00:15:58 - 00:22:45 What to Brew with Mixed Base Malt 00:22:46 - 00:31:27 Serving Cocktails from a Corny Keg 00:31:28 - 00:40:22 Adding Pressure at the Beginning of Fermentation 00:40:23 - 00:53:35 Preventing Gas Line Backflow Links for this episode: Homebrew Kegs: Check Valved Disconnects, Ball Lock: Check Valved Disconnect, Pin Lock: We want to hear from you! If you have a question that you’d like us to discuss on a future episode, please at the top of our website or you can now call in your questions via our questions hotline @ 325-305-6107 and leave your message after the beep. Let us know what you think and enjoy the show! cheers, joshua ----------------------- Each and every episode is made possible by Kegconnection.com! Build the kegerator or keezer of your dreams using Kegconnection.com's unique customizable product options that allows you to get exactly what you need. Kegconnection.com also stocks products and solutions for kegging kits, draft systems, hardware, components, cleaning and much much more. Kegconnection.com has been operating for more than 18 years in the industry and has established expertise and superior customer service. -------------------------- Thank you to our show’s sponsor, , for supporting us and the homebrewing community. Learn more about why we LOVE Imperial Yeast by checking out their entire line, available at -------------------------- Thank you to our show’s sponsor, ! Family owned and operated, provides a wide variety of hop selection and ships directly to your door. Learn more by visiting -------------------------- This episode is brought to you by, Muntons Malts - a company that is passionate about providing premium malts to brewers worldwide. YOU can experience the difference Muntons offers by joining a recipe receiving tier of our Trub Club because every kit that ships out now includes premium Muntons Malt, join at -------------------------- Reminder that these episodes are ultimately made possible because of YOUR support. Consider becoming a member of our and receive perks such as merch, exclusive group access and content, recipes, and some tiers even get monthly recipe kits mailed to you! #homebrewing #homebrewers #craftbeer #beer #brewing #craftbrew #kolsch #webcast #show
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What it Takes to Start Judging Beer: a Recap of Kolsch Cup and Lots More with Jonathan Marut
06/26/2025
What it Takes to Start Judging Beer: a Recap of Kolsch Cup and Lots More with Jonathan Marut
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 Beer - a Recap of Kolsch Cup and Lots More with Jonathan Marut Links for this episode: Kolsch Cup 2025 Video: Rob's award winning kolsch recipe: We want to hear from you! If you have a question that you’d like us to discuss on a future episode, please at the top of our website or you can now call in your questions via our questions hotline @ 325-305-6107 and leave your message after the beep. Let us know what you think and enjoy the show! cheers, joshua ----------------------- Each and every episode is made possible by Kegconnection.com! Build the kegerator or keezer of your dreams using Kegconnection.com's unique customizable product options that allows you to get exactly what you need. Kegconnection.com also stocks products and solutions for kegging kits, draft systems, hardware, components, cleaning and much much more. Kegconnection.com has been operating for more than 18 years in the industry and has established expertise and superior customer service. Visit Kegconnection.com and use our promo code HHH to receive 5% off of your order! -------------------------- Thank you to our show’s sponsor, , for supporting us and the homebrewing community. Learn more about why we LOVE Imperial Yeast by checking out their entire line, available at -------------------------- Thank you to our show’s sponsor, ! Family owned and operated, provides a wide variety of hop selection and ships directly to your door. Learn more by visiting -------------------------- This episode is brought to you by, Muntons Malts - a company that is passionate about providing premium malts to brewers worldwide. YOU can experience the difference Muntons offers by joining a recipe receiving tier of our Trub Club because every kit that ships out now includes premium Muntons Malt, join at -------------------------- Reminder that these episodes are ultimately made possible because of YOUR support. Consider becoming a member of our and receive perks such as merch, exclusive group access and content, recipes, and some tiers even get monthly recipe kits mailed to you! #homebrewing #homebrewers #craftbeer #beer #brewing #craftbrew #kolsch #webcast #show
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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
06/19/2025
What to Know When Using True Flow Control Faucets, Why Do We Sparge, Excessive Foam from 1 Tap, & Switching from Bottling to Kegging
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, Excessive Foam from 1 Tap, & Switching from Bottling to Kegging 00:00:00 - 00:12:45 Sponsors & Small Talk 00:12:46 - 00:14:54 Listener Feedback 00:14:55 - 00:22:08 Flow Control Line Diameter 00:22:09 - 00:35:32 WHY Do We Sparge? 00:35:33 - 00:44:45 Only 1 Faucet is FOAMY 00:44:46 - 00:58:10 Another Question about Switching from Bottling to Kegging Links for this episode: CMBecker Faucets: VEVOR Electric Brewing Kettle: Brew Clean Powdered Cleanser: Counter Pressure Bottle Filler: We want to hear from you! If you have a question that you’d like us to discuss on a future episode, please at the top of our website or you can now call in your questions via our questions hotline @ 325-305-6107 and leave your message after the beep. Let us know what you think and enjoy the show! cheers, joshua ----------------------- Each and every episode is made possible by Kegconnection.com! Build the kegerator or keezer of your dreams using Kegconnection.com's unique customizable product options that allows you to get exactly what you need. Kegconnection.com also stocks products and solutions for kegging kits, draft systems, hardware, components, cleaning and much much more. Kegconnection.com has been operating for more than 18 years in the industry and has established expertise and superior customer service. Visit Kegconnection.com and use our promo code HHH to receive 5% off of your order! -------------------------- Thank you to our show’s sponsor, , for supporting us and the homebrewing community. Learn more about why we LOVE Imperial Yeast by checking out their entire line, available at -------------------------- Thank you to our show’s sponsor, ! Family owned and operated, provides a wide variety of hop selection and ships directly to your door. Learn more by visiting -------------------------- This episode is brought to you by, Muntons Malts - a company that is passionate about providing premium malts to brewers worldwide. YOU can experience the difference Muntons offers by joining a recipe receiving tier of our Trub Club because every kit that ships out now includes premium Muntons Malt, join at -------------------------- Reminder that these episodes are ultimately made possible because of YOUR support. Consider becoming a member of our and receive perks such as merch, exclusive group access and content, recipes, and some tiers even get monthly recipe kits mailed to you! #homebrewing #homebrewers #craftbeer #beer #brewing #craftbrew #kolsch #webcast #show
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How to Brew an Award Winning Kolsch: An Interview with the 2025 Kolsch Cup Grand Champion, Robert Abbott
06/12/2025
How to Brew an Award Winning Kolsch: An Interview with the 2025 Kolsch Cup Grand Champion, Robert Abbott
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 Club! -- On Today's Show: How to Brew an Award Winning Kolsch: An Interview with the 2025 Kolsch Cup Grand Champion, Robert Abbott Links for this episode: Kolsch Cup 2025 Video: Rob's award winning kolsch recipe: 2025 GRAND CHAMPION RECIPE BELOW Brewtools B40pro 70.6% efficiency Batch Volume: 16 L Boil Time: 60 min Mash Water: 25.67 L Total Water: 25.67 L Boil Volume: 23.81 L Pre-Boil Gravity: 1.041 Vitals Original Gravity: 1.048 Final Gravity: 1.011 IBU (Tinseth): 18 BU/GU: 0.38 Color: 3.2 SRM Mash Strike Temp — 156.6 °F Temperature — 152 °F — 60 min Malts (7 lb 11.9 oz) 7 lb 2 oz (92%) — Stone Path SPM Pilsner — Grain — 2 °L 5 oz (4%) — Blue Ox Vyenna — Grain — 2.9 °L 5 oz (4%) — Blue Ox Wheat Malt — Grain — 2.3 °L Hops (72 g) 48 g (17 IBU) — Hallertauer Mittelfrueh 2.5% — Boil — 60 min 24 g (1 IBU) — Tettnang 2.1% — Boil — 5 min Miscs 1.8 g — Calcium Chloride (CaCl2) — Mash 0.6 g — Epsom Salt (MgSO4) — Mash 0.6 g — Gypsum (CaSO4) — Mash 2 ml — Lactic Acid 88% — Mash 1 items — Whirlfloc — Boil — 15 min 1 tsp — Yeast Nutrients (WLN1000) — Boil — 15 min 4 ml — Biofine Clear — Bottling Yeast 2 pkg — White Labs WLP029 German Ale/Kolsch 78% Fermentation Pitch temp — 60 °F — 3 days Primary — 66 °F — 7 days Crash — 34 °F — 7 days Carbonation: 2.4 CO2-vol Water Profile Ca2+ 31Mg2+ 2Na+ 0Cl- 45SO42- 22HCO3- 0 1st place 2025 Homebrew Happy Hour Kölsch Cup 3rd place 2024 Homebrew Happy Hour Kolsch Cup this one's for my grandmother, Pooh, who would always ask me two things: 1. do you run your company yet? & 2. how's the beer coming? this is the first win since she left. brew this one to share with family and friends & be sure to raise a glass for Poohie! Cheers 🍻 We want to hear from you! If you have a question that you’d like us to discuss on a future episode, please at the top of our website or you can now call in your questions via our questions hotline @ 325-305-6107 and leave your message after the beep. Let us know what you think and enjoy the show! cheers, joshua ----------------------- Each and every episode is made possible by Kegconnection.com! Build the kegerator or keezer of your dreams using Kegconnection.com's unique customizable product options that allows you to get exactly what you need. Kegconnection.com also stocks products and solutions for kegging kits, draft systems, hardware, components, cleaning and much much more. Kegconnection.com has been operating for more than 18 years in the industry and has established expertise and superior customer service. Visit Kegconnection.com and use our promo code HHH to receive 5% off of your order! -------------------------- Thank you to our show’s sponsor, , for supporting us and the homebrewing community. Learn more about why we LOVE Imperial Yeast by checking out their entire line, available at -------------------------- Thank you to our show’s sponsor, ! Family owned and operated, provides a wide variety of hop selection and ships directly to your door. Learn more by visiting -------------------------- This episode is brought to you by, Muntons Malts - a company that is passionate about providing premium malts to brewers worldwide. YOU can experience the difference Muntons offers by joining a recipe receiving tier of our Trub Club because every kit that ships out now includes premium Muntons Malt, join at -------------------------- Reminder that these episodes are ultimately made possible because of YOUR support. Consider becoming a member of our and receive perks such as merch, exclusive group access and content, recipes, and some tiers even get monthly recipe kits mailed to you! #homebrewing #homebrewers #craftbeer #beer #brewing #craftbrew #kolsch #webcast #show
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Installing a Long Line Draft Beer System in Your Home, Transferring From the Fermenter While Krausen is Still Present, & What to do with a Sack full of Weevils
06/05/2025
Installing a Long Line Draft Beer System in Your Home, Transferring From the Fermenter While Krausen is Still Present, & What to do with a Sack full of Weevils
Howdy, homebrewer! I hope you like fresh episodes 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: Installing a Long Line Draft Beer System in Your Home, Transferring From the Fermenter While Krausen is Still Present, & What to do with a Sack full of Weevils 00:00:00 - 00:13:56 Sponsors & Small Talk 00:13:57 - 00:28:04 Long Draw Draught System at Home 00:28:05 - 00:40:21 Transferring While Krausen is Still High 00:40:22 - 00:54:22 Sack full of Weevils Links for this episode: Fermzilla All Rounder: Grainfather G40 Brewing System: Fizz Kits for Soda & Sparkling Water: FLOTit 2.0: We want to hear from you! If you have a question that you’d like us to discuss on a future episode, please at the top of our website or you can now call in your questions via our questions hotline @ 325-305-6107 and leave your message after the beep. Let us know what you think and enjoy the show! cheers, joshua ----------------------- Each and every episode is made possible by Kegconnection.com! Build the kegerator or keezer of your dreams using Kegconnection.com's unique customizable product options that allows you to get exactly what you need. Kegconnection.com also stocks products and solutions for kegging kits, draft systems, hardware, components, cleaning and much much more. Kegconnection.com has been operating for more than 18 years in the industry and has established expertise and superior customer service. Visit Kegconnection.com and use our promo code HHH to receive 5% off of your order! -------------------------- Thank you to our show’s sponsor, , for supporting us and the homebrewing community. Learn more about why we LOVE Imperial Yeast by checking out their entire line, available at -------------------------- Thank you to our show’s sponsor, ! Family owned and operated, provides a wide variety of hop selection and ships directly to your door. Learn more by visiting -------------------------- This episode is brought to you by, Muntons Malts - a company that is passionate about providing premium malts to brewers worldwide. YOU can experience the difference Muntons offers by joining a recipe receiving tier of our Trub Club because every kit that ships out now includes premium Muntons Malt, join at -------------------------- Reminder that these episodes are ultimately made possible because of YOUR support. Consider becoming a member of our and receive perks such as merch, exclusive group access and content, recipes, and some tiers even get monthly recipe kits mailed to you! #homebrewing #homebrewers #craftbeer #beer #brewing #craftbrew #kolsch #webcast #show
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Everything You Need to Know About Monster Brewing Hardware - An Interview with Fred Francis - Ep. 432
05/22/2025
Everything You Need to Know About Monster Brewing Hardware - An Interview with Fred Francis - Ep. 432
I am so happy to be partnering with Monster Brewing Hardware because, for the LONGEST TIME, y'all have namedropped Monster as THE best consumer grain mills on the market. They're affordable and they're durable - the perfect combination for a cheapo like me. I'm also so happy to be featuring the owner/operator/sole employee doing it all over there - Mr. Fred Francis, on this week's episode. Fred is very down to Earth and reminds me a lot of why I love this industry and the Mom & Pop stores that are the backbone of this hobby we call homebrewing. So, with that being said, 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! This week, I'm so happy that Todd and James are both on the show. It was a great time recording and we covered a lot of ground, I think. A NOT SO SUBTLE REMINDER: If you appreciate the things we do here at Homebrew Happy Hour, consider joining our Trub Club! Click the link and join today -- On Today's Show: Everything You Need to Know About Monster Brewing Hardware - An Interview with Fred Francis Links for this episode: Monster Brewing Hardware's website: The Grain Mill Kit We're Using: Homebrew Kegs: We want to hear from you! If you have a question that you’d like us to discuss on a future episode, please at the top of our website or you can now call in your questions via our questions hotline @ 325-305-6107 and leave your message after the beep. Let us know what you think and enjoy the show! cheers, joshua ----------------------- Each and every episode is made possible by Kegconnection.com! Build the kegerator or keezer of your dreams using Kegconnection.com's unique customizable product options that allows you to get exactly what you need. Kegconnection.com also stocks products and solutions for kegging kits, draft systems, hardware, components, cleaning and much much more. Kegconnection.com has been operating for more than 19 years in the industry and has established expertise and superior customer service. Visit Kegconnection.com and use our promo code HHH to receive 5% off of your order. -------------------------- Thank you to our show’s sponsor, , for supporting us and the homebrewing community. Learn more about why we LOVE Imperial Yeast by checking out their entire line, available at -------------------------- Thank you to our show’s sponsor, ! Family owned and operated, provides a wide variety of hop selection and ships directly to your door. Learn more by visiting -------------------------- This episode is brought to you by, Muntons Malts - a company that is passionate about providing premium malts to brewers worldwide. YOU can experience the difference Muntons offers by joining a recipe receiving tier of our Trub Club because every kit that ships out now includes premium Muntons Malt, join at -------------------------- Reminder that these episodes are ultimately made possible because of YOUR support. Consider becoming a member of our and receive perks such as merch, exclusive group access and content, recipes, and some tiers even get monthly recipe kits mailed to you! #homebrewing #homebrewers #craftbeer #beer #brewing #craftbrew #kolsch #webcast #show
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Configuring a Thermostat Temperature Controller, Getting Different SRMs from the Same Recipe, & Is it Worth the Money to Upgrade to Stainless Steel Fermenters
05/15/2025
Configuring a Thermostat Temperature Controller, Getting Different SRMs from the Same Recipe, & Is it Worth the Money to Upgrade to Stainless Steel Fermenters
Buckle up and settle down in something comfy 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: Configuring a Thermostat Temperature Controller, Getting Different SRMs from the Same Recipe, & Is it Worth the Money to Upgrade to Stainless Steel Fermenters 00:00:00 - 00:13:14 Sponsors & Small Talk 00:13:15 - 00:23:00 Configuring an InkBird ITC-308 00:23:01 - 00:42:11 Same Recipe, Different SRMs? 00:42:12 - 00:55:17 Plastic vs Stainless Steel Fermenters Links for this episode: Inkbird ITC-308: Fermzilla All Rounder: Grainfather G40 Brewing System: Fizz Kits for Soda & Sparkling Water: We want to hear from you! If you have a question that you’d like us to discuss on a future episode, please at the top of our website or you can now call in your questions via our questions hotline @ 325-305-6107 and leave your message after the beep. Let us know what you think and enjoy the show! cheers, joshua ----------------------- Each and every episode is made possible by Kegconnection.com! Build the kegerator or keezer of your dreams using Kegconnection.com's unique customizable product options that allows you to get exactly what you need. Kegconnection.com also stocks products and solutions for kegging kits, draft systems, hardware, components, cleaning and much much more. Kegconnection.com has been operating for more than 18 years in the industry and has established expertise and superior customer service. Visit Kegconnection.com and use our promo code HHH to receive 5% off of your order! -------------------------- Thank you to our show’s sponsor, , for supporting us and the homebrewing community. Learn more about why we LOVE Imperial Yeast by checking out their entire line, available at -------------------------- Thank you to our show’s sponsor, ! Family owned and operated, provides a wide variety of hop selection and ships directly to your door. Learn more by visiting -------------------------- This episode is brought to you by, Muntons Malts - a company that is passionate about providing premium malts to brewers worldwide. YOU can experience the difference Muntons offers by joining a recipe receiving tier of our Trub Club because every kit that ships out now includes premium Muntons Malt, join at -------------------------- Reminder that these episodes are ultimately made possible because of YOUR support. Consider becoming a member of our and receive perks such as merch, exclusive group access and content, recipes, and some tiers even get monthly recipe kits mailed to you! #homebrewing #homebrewers #craftbeer #beer #brewing #craftbrew #kolsch #webcast #show
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Learn More about the Brewtubers with Nick Lesogor from Exit 12 Homebrew
05/08/2025
Learn More about the Brewtubers with Nick Lesogor from Exit 12 Homebrew
Howdy, y'all! I had an absolute blast learning more about the Brewtuber homebrew community with their VP, Nick Lesogor. We also digressed into a lot of side talk and since Todd wasn't here to reign me in, I had fun. I know you're going to enjoy this week's episode and I hope you check out what the Brewtubers are doing. So, 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! This week, I'm so happy that Todd and James are both on the show. It was a great time recording and we covered a lot of ground, I think. A NOT SO SUBTLE REMINDER: If you appreciate the things we do here at Homebrew Happy Hour, consider joining our Trub Club! Click the link and join today -- On Today's Show: Learn More about the Brewtubers with Nick Lesogor from Exit 12 Homebrew Links for this episode: Brewtubers Website: Exit 12 Homebrew YouTube: Homebrew Kegs: We want to hear from you! If you have a question that you’d like us to discuss on a future episode, please at the top of our website or you can now call in your questions via our questions hotline @ 325-305-6107 and leave your message after the beep. Let us know what you think and enjoy the show! cheers, joshua ----------------------- Each and every episode is made possible by Kegconnection.com! Build the kegerator or keezer of your dreams using Kegconnection.com's unique customizable product options that allows you to get exactly what you need. Kegconnection.com also stocks products and solutions for kegging kits, draft systems, hardware, components, cleaning and much much more. Kegconnection.com has been operating for more than 19 years in the industry and has established expertise and superior customer service. Visit Kegconnection.com and use our promo code HHH to receive 5% off of your order. -------------------------- Thank you to our show’s sponsor, , for supporting us and the homebrewing community. Learn more about why we LOVE Imperial Yeast by checking out their entire line, available at -------------------------- Thank you to our show’s sponsor, ! Family owned and operated, provides a wide variety of hop selection and ships directly to your door. Learn more by visiting -------------------------- This episode is brought to you by, Muntons Malts - a company that is passionate about providing premium malts to brewers worldwide. YOU can experience the difference Muntons offers by joining a recipe receiving tier of our Trub Club because every kit that ships out now includes premium Muntons Malt, join at -------------------------- Reminder that these episodes are ultimately made possible because of YOUR support. Consider becoming a member of our and receive perks such as merch, exclusive group access and content, recipes, and some tiers even get monthly recipe kits mailed to you! #homebrewing #homebrewers #craftbeer #beer #brewing #craftbrew #kolsch #webcast #show
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Mitigating Suckback During Cold Conditioning, Maintenance Tips for Stainless Steel Conical Fermenters, & Bottling and Filling Growlers from a Keg
04/24/2025
Mitigating Suckback During Cold Conditioning, Maintenance Tips for Stainless Steel Conical Fermenters, & Bottling and Filling Growlers from a Keg
Happy to have you back, my friends! If you're actually taking the time to read this, I want you to know how much we appreciate you tuning in. If you're watching on YouTube, it would mean a lot to us if you could like this video and subscribe to the channel. While you're here, leave a comment below and let me know what you've got going on for your next brew day. If you're listening on whatever platform you prefer, it would mean a lot to us if you would please leave us a rating. Thank you guys so much! With all of that being said, it is now 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: Mitigating Suckback During Cold Conditioning, Maintenance Tips for Stainless Steel Conical Fermenters, & Bottling and Filling Growlers from a Keg 00:00:00 - 00:14:27 Sponsors & Small Talk 00:14:28 - 00:24:51 Mitigating Suckback 00:24:52 - 00:39:44 Spike Fermenters & Grainfather G40 Chat 00:39:45 - 00:51:55 Bottling & Filling Growlers from a Keg Links for this episode: Blueberry Honey Ale Kit: Grainfather G40 Brewing System: Blichmann Beer Gun: Counter Pressure Bottle Filler: Fizz Kits for Soda & Sparkling Water: We want to hear from you! If you have a question that you’d like us to discuss on a future episode, please at the top of our website or you can now call in your questions via our questions hotline @ 325-305-6107 and leave your message after the beep. Let us know what you think and enjoy the show! cheers, joshua ----------------------- Each and every episode is made possible by Kegconnection.com! Build the kegerator or keezer of your dreams using Kegconnection.com's unique customizable product options that allows you to get exactly what you need. Kegconnection.com also stocks products and solutions for kegging kits, draft systems, hardware, components, cleaning and much much more. Kegconnection.com has been operating for more than 18 years in the industry and has established expertise and superior customer service. Visit Kegconnection.com and use our promo code HHH to receive 5% off of your order! -------------------------- Thank you to our show’s sponsor, , for supporting us and the homebrewing community. Learn more about why we LOVE Imperial Yeast by checking out their entire line, available at -------------------------- Thank you to our show’s sponsor, ! Family owned and operated, provides a wide variety of hop selection and ships directly to your door. Learn more by visiting -------------------------- This episode is brought to you by, Muntons Malts - a company that is passionate about providing premium malts to brewers worldwide. YOU can experience the difference Muntons offers by joining a recipe receiving tier of our Trub Club because every kit that ships out now includes premium Muntons Malt, join at -------------------------- Reminder that these episodes are ultimately made possible because of YOUR support. Consider becoming a member of our and receive perks such as merch, exclusive group access and content, recipes, and some tiers even get monthly recipe kits mailed to you! #homebrewing #homebrewers #craftbeer #beer #brewing #craftbrew #kolsch #webcast #show
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Brewing Traditional Continental European Styles with Hagen Dost from Dovetail Brewery
04/17/2025
Brewing Traditional Continental European Styles with Hagen Dost from Dovetail Brewery
Welcome back, my friend. Let me tell you - Todd and I had a FANTASTIC trip out to Chicago. I've never actually been, outside of a layover here and there, so it was great getting to visit a wonderful craft beer city. Specifically, we got to hang out a lot with the crew at Dovetail Brewery. They are not only making incredible beer in the heart of Chicago, they're also true to style in every regard - from using the right ingredients, old world brewing methods, the proper glassware, and especially those beautiful CMBecker faucets. We had a great chat with one of their brewer-owners, Hagen Dost, that I am confident you're also going to enjoy. So, with all of that being said - 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! This week, I'm so happy that Todd and James are both on the show. It was a great time recording and we covered a lot of ground, I think. A NOT SO SUBTLE REMINDER: If you appreciate the things we do here at Homebrew Happy Hour, consider joining our Trub Club! Click the link and join today -- On Today's Show: Brewing Traditional Continental European Styles with Hagen Dost from Dovetail Brewery Links for this episode: Dovetail Brewery's website: Homebrew Kegs: Fizz Kits: CMBecker Faucets: We want to hear from you! If you have a question that you’d like us to discuss on a future episode, please at the top of our website or you can now call in your questions via our questions hotline @ 325-305-6107 and leave your message after the beep. Let us know what you think and enjoy the show! cheers, joshua ----------------------- Each and every episode is made possible by Kegconnection.com! Build the kegerator or keezer of your dreams using Kegconnection.com's unique customizable product options that allows you to get exactly what you need. Kegconnection.com also stocks products and solutions for kegging kits, draft systems, hardware, components, cleaning and much much more. Kegconnection.com has been operating for more than 19 years in the industry and has established expertise and superior customer service. Visit Kegconnection.com and use our promo code HHH to receive 5% off of your order. -------------------------- Thank you to our show’s sponsor, , for supporting us and the homebrewing community. Learn more about why we LOVE Imperial Yeast by checking out their entire line, available at -------------------------- Thank you to our show’s sponsor, ! Family owned and operated, provides a wide variety of hop selection and ships directly to your door. Learn more by visiting -------------------------- This episode is brought to you by, Muntons Malts - a company that is passionate about providing premium malts to brewers worldwide. YOU can experience the difference Muntons offers by joining a recipe receiving tier of our Trub Club because every kit that ships out now includes premium Muntons Malt, join at -------------------------- Reminder that these episodes are ultimately made possible because of YOUR support. Consider becoming a member of our and receive perks such as merch, exclusive group access and content, recipes, and some tiers even get monthly recipe kits mailed to you! #homebrewing #homebrewers #craftbeer #beer #brewing #craftbrew #kolsch #webcast #show
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Todd’s Opinions on the State of Homebrewing, Installing Inline Flow Control into an Existing Draft System, & Tips for Going from Extract to All Grain Brewing
04/11/2025
Todd’s Opinions on the State of Homebrewing, Installing Inline Flow Control into an Existing Draft System, & Tips for Going from Extract to All Grain Brewing
Howdy, homebrewer! Thank you so much for tuning into this week's episode. I don't say this enough but we sincerely appreciate each and every one of you who takes the time to tune in. If you're reading this and you haven't already, please subscribe to our YouTube channel (SMASH THAT LIKE BUTTON, HIT THE BELL ICON, [INSERT SOMETHING ELSE HERE THAT YOUTUBERS ARE SUPPOSED TO SAY]) and leave us a review no matter where you consume the show. It greatly helps us and helps grow our reach. With that, 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: Todd’s Opinions on the State of Homebrewing, Installing Inline Flow Control into an Existing Draft System, & Tips for Going from Extract to All Grain Brewing 00:00:00 - 00:09:38 Sponsors & Small Talk 00:09:39 - 00:13:53 Listener Feedback 00:13:54 - 00:25:59 Todd's Follow up to "Is Homebrewing Dead?" 00:26:00 - 00:38:10 Installing Inline Flow Control Units 00:38:11 - 00:45:53 Tips for the Extract Brewer going All Grain Links for this episode: Inline Flow Control: The BEST shop for fresh hops: CMBecker Faucets: Fizz Kits for Soda & Sparkling Water: We want to hear from you! If you have a question that you’d like us to discuss on a future episode, please at the top of our website or you can now call in your questions via our questions hotline @ 325-305-6107 and leave your message after the beep. Let us know what you think and enjoy the show! cheers, joshua ----------------------- Each and every episode is made possible by Kegconnection.com! Build the kegerator or keezer of your dreams using Kegconnection.com's unique customizable product options that allows you to get exactly what you need. Kegconnection.com also stocks products and solutions for kegging kits, draft systems, hardware, components, cleaning and much much more. Kegconnection.com has been operating for more than 18 years in the industry and has established expertise and superior customer service. Visit Kegconnection.com and use our promo code HHH to receive 5% off of your order! -------------------------- Thank you to our show’s sponsor, , for supporting us and the homebrewing community. Learn more about why we LOVE Imperial Yeast by checking out their entire line, available at -------------------------- Thank you to our show’s sponsor, ! Family owned and operated, provides a wide variety of hop selection and ships directly to your door. Learn more by visiting -------------------------- This episode is brought to you by, Muntons Malts - a company that is passionate about providing premium malts to brewers worldwide. YOU can experience the difference Muntons offers by joining a recipe receiving tier of our Trub Club because every kit that ships out now includes premium Muntons Malt, join at -------------------------- Reminder that these episodes are ultimately made possible because of YOUR support. Consider becoming a member of our and receive perks such as merch, exclusive group access and content, recipes, and some tiers even get monthly recipe kits mailed to you! #homebrewing #homebrewers #craftbeer #beer #brewing #craftbrew #kolsch #webcast #show
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Hill Country Brewing w/ Calvin Kouba from Middleton Brewing
04/03/2025
Hill Country Brewing w/ Calvin Kouba from Middleton Brewing
I must confess - as much as I love having Todd and James on the podcast, I've actually really been enjoying some of these 'off' episodes where I get to meet up with pro brewers and learn more about their stories. I'm spoiled to live in an area surrounded by great craft beer and local central Texans know that Middleton Brewing is one of the best in the area! Owner and head brewer, Calvin Kouba, was such a great host to me and I sincerely appreciate his time and the tour he gave me of their campus and of their beer. So, buckle up for the next hour or so 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! This week, I'm so happy that Todd and James are both on the show. It was a great time recording and we covered a lot of ground, I think. A NOT SO SUBTLE REMINDER: If you appreciate the things we do here at Homebrew Happy Hour, consider joining our Trub Club! Click the link and join today -- On Today's Show: Hill Country Brewing w/ Calvin Kouba Links for this episode: Middleton Brewing's website: Homebrew Kegs: Fizz Kits: We want to hear from you! If you have a question that you’d like us to discuss on a future episode, please at the top of our website or you can now call in your questions via our questions hotline @ 325-305-6107 and leave your message after the beep. Let us know what you think and enjoy the show! cheers, joshua ----------------------- Each and every episode is made possible by Kegconnection.com! Build the kegerator or keezer of your dreams using Kegconnection.com's unique customizable product options that allows you to get exactly what you need. Kegconnection.com also stocks products and solutions for kegging kits, draft systems, hardware, components, cleaning and much much more. Kegconnection.com has been operating for more than 19 years in the industry and has established expertise and superior customer service. Visit Kegconnection.com and use our promo code HHH to receive 5% off of your order. -------------------------- Thank you to our show’s sponsor, , for supporting us and the homebrewing community. Learn more about why we LOVE Imperial Yeast by checking out their entire line, available at -------------------------- Thank you to our show’s sponsor, ! Family owned and operated, provides a wide variety of hop selection and ships directly to your door. Learn more by visiting -------------------------- This episode is brought to you by, Muntons Malts - a company that is passionate about providing premium malts to brewers worldwide. YOU can experience the difference Muntons offers by joining a recipe receiving tier of our Trub Club because every kit that ships out now includes premium Muntons Malt, join at -------------------------- Reminder that these episodes are ultimately made possible because of YOUR support. Consider becoming a member of our and receive perks such as merch, exclusive group access and content, recipes, and some tiers even get monthly recipe kits mailed to you! #homebrewing #homebrewers #craftbeer #beer #brewing #craftbrew #kolsch #webcast #show
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Is Homebrewing a Dying Hobby, Does my Infected Batch Mean I Have Infected Equipment, & Avoiding Scorched Grains
03/27/2025
Is Homebrewing a Dying Hobby, Does my Infected Batch Mean I Have Infected Equipment, & Avoiding Scorched Grains
Thanks for tuning in, my friends! This week's episode was supposed to have James AND Todd on it, but Todd had to bail on us very last minute. No worries though! With that, 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: Is Homebrewing a Dying Hobby, Does my Infected Batch Mean I Have Infected Equipment, & Avoiding Scorched Grains 00:00:00 - 00:08:35 Sponsors & Small Talk 00:08:36 - 00:24:40 Is Homebrewing Dead? 00:24:41 - 00:39:06 Infected Batch, Infected Gear? 00:39:07 - 00:51:48 Dealing with a Dripping Faucet Links for this episode: Watch The BruSho's video here: The BEST shop for fresh hops: CMBecker Faucets: Fizz Kits for Soda & Sparkling Water: We want to hear from you! If you have a question that you’d like us to discuss on a future episode, please at the top of our website or you can now call in your questions via our questions hotline @ 325-305-6107 and leave your message after the beep. Let us know what you think and enjoy the show! cheers, joshua ----------------------- Each and every episode is made possible by Kegconnection.com! Build the kegerator or keezer of your dreams using Kegconnection.com's unique customizable product options that allows you to get exactly what you need. Kegconnection.com also stocks products and solutions for kegging kits, draft systems, hardware, components, cleaning and much much more. Kegconnection.com has been operating for more than 18 years in the industry and has established expertise and superior customer service. Visit Kegconnection.com and use our promo code HHH to receive 5% off of your order! -------------------------- Thank you to our show’s sponsor, , for supporting us and the homebrewing community. Learn more about why we LOVE Imperial Yeast by checking out their entire line, available at -------------------------- Thank you to our show’s sponsor, ! Family owned and operated, provides a wide variety of hop selection and ships directly to your door. Learn more by visiting -------------------------- This episode is brought to you by, Muntons Malts - a company that is passionate about providing premium malts to brewers worldwide. YOU can experience the difference Muntons offers by joining a recipe receiving tier of our Trub Club because every kit that ships out now includes premium Muntons Malt, join at -------------------------- Reminder that these episodes are ultimately made possible because of YOUR support. Consider becoming a member of our and receive perks such as merch, exclusive group access and content, recipes, and some tiers even get monthly recipe kits mailed to you! #homebrewing #homebrewers #craftbeer #beer #brewing #craftbrew #kolsch #webcast #show
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Keeping Steady Temps when Cooler Brewing, Setting Pressure for Serving Soda, & Dealing with a Dripping Faucet
03/20/2025
Keeping Steady Temps when Cooler Brewing, Setting Pressure for Serving Soda, & Dealing with a Dripping Faucet
Hey there, homebrewer! 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: Keeping Steady Temps when Cooler Brewing, Setting Pressure for Serving Soda, & Dealing with a Dripping Faucet 00:00:00 - 00:11:45 Sponsors & Small Talk 00:11:46 - 00:23:11 Keeping Cooler Brewing Temps Steady 00:23:12 - 00:36:34 PSI for Serving Soda & Sparkling Water 00:36:35 - 00:47:42 Dealing with a Dripping Faucet Links for this episode: The BEST shop for fresh hops: CMBecker Faucets: Fizz Kits for Soda & Sparkling Water: We want to hear from you! If you have a question that you’d like us to discuss on a future episode, please at the top of our website or you can now call in your questions via our questions hotline @ 325-305-6107 and leave your message after the beep. Let us know what you think and enjoy the show! cheers, joshua ----------------------- Each and every episode is made possible by Kegconnection.com! Build the kegerator or keezer of your dreams using Kegconnection.com's unique customizable product options that allows you to get exactly what you need. Kegconnection.com also stocks products and solutions for kegging kits, draft systems, hardware, components, cleaning and much much more. Kegconnection.com has been operating for more than 18 years in the industry and has established expertise and superior customer service. Visit Kegconnection.com and use our promo code HHH to receive 5% off of your order! -------------------------- Thank you to our show’s sponsor, , for supporting us and the homebrewing community. Learn more about why we LOVE Imperial Yeast by checking out their entire line, available at -------------------------- Thank you to our show’s sponsor, ! Family owned and operated, provides a wide variety of hop selection and ships directly to your door. Learn more by visiting -------------------------- This episode is brought to you by, Muntons Malts - a company that is passionate about providing premium malts to brewers worldwide. YOU can experience the difference Muntons offers by joining a recipe receiving tier of our Trub Club because every kit that ships out now includes premium Muntons Malt, join at -------------------------- Reminder that these episodes are ultimately made possible because of YOUR support. Consider becoming a member of our and receive perks such as merch, exclusive group access and content, recipes, and some tiers even get monthly recipe kits mailed to you! #homebrewing #homebrewers #craftbeer #beer #brewing #craftbrew #kolsch #webcast #show
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