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

The Godfather of Double IPA: Vinnie Cilurzo on the Birth of Pliny the Elder 03/19/2026

The Godfather of Double IPA: Vinnie Cilurzo on the Birth of Pliny the Elder I would love your honest feedback in the comments below (or call it in to 325-305-6107) about the episodes I've been publishing lately. In my opinion, these have been some of the most information-packed and also featuring some of the greatest brewing minds but I'd love to know what YOU think. With that being said, the ball keeps rolling because today's show is truly incredible. I was able to sit down with the inventor of the Double IPA, Mr. Vinnie Cilurzo himself. Vinnie is incredibly down to Earth and shared a ton about his history, Russian River Brewing Company, and the invention of the Double IPA. You're in for a treat, my friend! Thank you so much for tuning into 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: The Godfather of Double IPA: Vinnie Cilurzo on the Birth of Pliny the Elder Links for this episode: Russian River Brewing Company: Pliny the Elder Recipe Kit: CellarScience Premium Dry Yeast: 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 ----------------------- 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 -------------------------- CellarScience offers premium dry yeast that delivers higher cell counts than typical liquid pitches, meaning you get a stronger, healthier fermentation without the hassle. The best part? You can Direct Pitch right into your wort—no starters, no waiting, just brewing. Whether you need their new 'WEST COAST' strain for a classic American IPA, or 'JUNGLE' for massive fruity esters, they’ve got your next batch covered. Join a recipe receiving tier of our Trub Club today because every kit that ships out now includes premium CellarScience Yeast, join at -------------------------- This episode is brought to you by ! Brewing beer at home isn’t just about the ingredients, it’s about precision. And that’s where comes in. Whether you’re dialing in your very first recipe or perfecting your hundredth, gives you the tools to brew with confidence. Their recipe builder, mash calculators, and water profile database helps take the guesswork out of the process so you can focus on what matters: making great beer! Plus, isn’t just software, it’s a community of passionate homebrewers, sharing recipes, tips, and feedback. It’s like having a brew club in your pocket! Head over to today and take your homebrewing to the next level. ! That’s ...because better brewing starts with better tools! Click here to use our link: -------------------------- 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 /episode/index/show/homebrewhappyhour/id/40541410

From Brewing to Biohacking: Trong's New Wellness Tool 03/12/2026

From Brewing to Biohacking: Trong's New Wellness Tool Y'all, this week's episode is a doozy! Before you ask, YES - it is not a typical HHH episode. In fact, this might be the "healthiest" type of episode I've ever published for this show. When Trong approached me 6+ months ago with how his yeast farmer device was going to change my personal health... it obviously took me 6+ months to take him serious and have him on the show to convince me (and you guys) about it. After this episode though, I am committed to trying it out. What's the worst that could happen? Thank you so much for tuning into 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: From Brewing to Biohacking: Trong's New Wellness Tool Links for this episode: Trong's YEAST FARMER Lid for Mason Jars: FLOTit 2.0: Pot-au-Brew System: CellarScience Premium Dry Yeast: 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 ----------------------- 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 -------------------------- CellarScience offers premium dry yeast that delivers higher cell counts than typical liquid pitches, meaning you get a stronger, healthier fermentation without the hassle. The best part? You can Direct Pitch right into your wort—no starters, no waiting, just brewing. Whether you need their new 'WEST COAST' strain for a classic American IPA, or 'JUNGLE' for massive fruity esters, they’ve got your next batch covered. Join a recipe receiving tier of our Trub Club today because every kit that ships out now includes premium CellarScience Yeast, join at -------------------------- This episode is brought to you by ! Brewing beer at home isn’t just about the ingredients, it’s about precision. And that’s where comes in. Whether you’re dialing in your very first recipe or perfecting your hundredth, gives you the tools to brew with confidence. Their recipe builder, mash calculators, and water profile database helps take the guesswork out of the process so you can focus on what matters: making great beer! Plus, isn’t just software, it’s a community of passionate homebrewers, sharing recipes, tips, and feedback. It’s like having a brew club in your pocket! Head over to today and take your homebrewing to the next level. ! That’s ...because better brewing starts with better tools! Click here to use our link: -------------------------- 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 /episode/index/show/homebrewhappyhour/id/40402165

Unwanted Pellicle, Sprinkling vs Rehydrating Dry Yeast, & When to Rack Your Batch 03/05/2026

Unwanted Pellicle, Sprinkling vs Rehydrating Dry Yeast, & When to Rack Your Batch Last week's episode was sort of a bummer, eh? Well, I'm past that and looking forward to bigger and better things! That's why I have my dear friend, Lorena Evans, on the show today to help me answer YOUR questions because - let's be real - I couldn't do it without other people's knowledge. Thank you so much for tuning into 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: Unwanted Pellicle, Sprinkling vs Rehydrating Dry Yeast, & When to Rack Your Batch 00:00:00 - 00:14:00 Small Talk & Patreon Information 00:14:53 - 00:24:52 Sprinkling vs Rehydrating Dry Yeast 00:25:46 - 00:39:24 IPA Freshness 00:40:05 - 00:53:17 When to Rack Your Batch Links for this episode: Fermzilla Allrounder: CellarScience Premium Dry Yeast: 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 ----------------------- 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 -------------------------- CellarScience offers premium dry yeast that delivers higher cell counts than typical liquid pitches, meaning you get a stronger, healthier fermentation without the hassle. The best part? You can Direct Pitch right into your wort—no starters, no waiting, just brewing. Whether you need their new 'WEST COAST' strain for a classic American IPA, or 'JUNGLE' for massive fruity esters, they’ve got your next batch covered. Join a recipe receiving tier of our Trub Club today because every kit that ships out now includes premium CellarScience Yeast, join at -------------------------- This episode is brought to you by ! Brewing beer at home isn’t just about the ingredients, it’s about precision. And that’s where comes in. Whether you’re dialing in your very first recipe or perfecting your hundredth, gives you the tools to brew with confidence. Their recipe builder, mash calculators, and water profile database helps take the guesswork out of the process so you can focus on what matters: making great beer! Plus, isn’t just software, it’s a community of passionate homebrewers, sharing recipes, tips, and feedback. It’s like having a brew club in your pocket! Head over to today and take your homebrewing to the next level. ! That’s ...because better brewing starts with better tools! Click here to use our link: -------------------------- 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 /episode/index/show/homebrewhappyhour/id/40317965

I'm Unemployed (but Homebrew Happy Hour is NOT Going Away). What's Next? - Ep. 466 02/26/2026

Brewing Water Chemistry: Understanding Mash, Boil, and Fermentation pH with Wayne Doucette 02/19/2026

Brewing Water Chemistry: Understanding Mash, Boil, and Fermentation pH with Wayne Doucette Lots of you asked for it so I'm proud to welcome my buddy (and the AHA Homebrewer of the Year), Wayne Doucette, back on the show. This week, he's talking all about pH in brewing and why it matters. From the mash, to the boil, and all the way thru fermentation! So buckle up because 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: Brewing Water Chemistry: Understanding Mash, Boil, and Fermentation pH with Wayne Doucette Links for this episode: APERA Digital pH Meter: Milwaukee Digital pH Meter: pH Test Strips: 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 ----------------------- 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 -------------------------- This episode is brought to you by ! Brewing beer at home isn’t just about the ingredients, it’s about precision. And that’s where comes in. Whether you’re dialing in your very first recipe or perfecting your hundredth, gives you the tools to brew with confidence. Their recipe builder, mash calculators, and water profile database helps take the guesswork out of the process so you can focus on what matters: making great beer! Plus, isn’t just software, it’s a community of passionate homebrewers, sharing recipes, tips, and feedback. It’s like having a brew club in your pocket! Head over to today and take your homebrewing to the next level. ! That’s ...because better brewing starts with better tools! Click here to use our link: -------------------------- 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 /episode/index/show/homebrewhappyhour/id/40164570

A Hill Country Original: Talking Real Ale w/ Brad Farbstein 02/12/2026

A Hill Country Original: Talking Real Ale w/ Brad Farbstein Continuing with our Patreon.com/HomebrewHappyHour Trub Club goal for 2026, I am so excited that this month we're brewing a clone of one of my favorite beers - Firemans 4 from Real Ale Brewing Company. Much like last month's Shiner Bock, tons of Texans know Firemans 4 as being a gateway into the wonderful world of delicious craft beer. In fact, Real Ale doesn't make a bad beer and I'm confident y'all are going to love the clone kit. Even more, I am confident y'all are going to love this interview I did with Real Ale's president, Brad Farbstein. Brad has homebrewing roots and is a down to Earth dude. I had such a good time with him. This year is their 30th year anniversary and they'll be throwing a very fun shindig in April. You can learn more about that on their website With all of that being said, I hope you're ready because it's officially 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: A Hill Country Original: Talking Real Ale w/ Brad Farbstein Links for this episode: Real Ale's website: Homebrew Kegs: Real Ale's IG: 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 ----------------------- 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 -------------------------- This episode is brought to you by ! Brewing beer at home isn’t just about the ingredients, it’s about precision. And that’s where comes in. Whether you’re dialing in your very first recipe or perfecting your hundredth, gives you the tools to brew with confidence. Their recipe builder, mash calculators, and water profile database helps take the guesswork out of the process so you can focus on what matters: making great beer! Plus, isn’t just software, it’s a community of passionate homebrewers, sharing recipes, tips, and feedback. It’s like having a brew club in your pocket! Head over to today and take your homebrewing to the next level. ! That’s ...because better brewing starts with better tools! Click here to use our link: -------------------------- 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 /episode/index/show/homebrewhappyhour/id/40086245

Parti-Gyle Brewing, IPA Freshness, & Backsweetening Kombucha 02/05/2026

Parti-Gyle Brewing, IPA Freshness, & Backsweetening Kombucha What a wild 10+ days it's been down here in Texas! The winter storm was fun (meh) and I also have other news to update y'all with on a future episode but, for the time being, I'm so happy you could join me this week. You're in for a special treat because my dear friend, Lorena Evans, is helping me take YOUR questions and hanging out as I undoubtedly derail the show at some point. Either way - I hope you're ready because it's officially 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: Parti-Gyle Brewing, IPA Freshness, & Backsweetening Kombucha 00:00:00 - 00:12:51 Sponsors & Small Talk 00:12:52 - 00:28:04 Parti-Gyle Brewing 00:28:05 - 00:39:55 IPA Freshness 00:39:56 - 00:55:38 Backsweetening Kombucha Links for this episode: 16 Gallon Brew Kettle: Homebrew Kegs: Kombucha Starter 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 ----------------------- 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 -------------------------- This episode is brought to you by ! Brewing beer at home isn’t just about the ingredients, it’s about precision. And that’s where comes in. Whether you’re dialing in your very first recipe or perfecting your hundredth, gives you the tools to brew with confidence. Their recipe builder, mash calculators, and water profile database helps take the guesswork out of the process so you can focus on what matters: making great beer! Plus, isn’t just software, it’s a community of passionate homebrewers, sharing recipes, tips, and feedback. It’s like having a brew club in your pocket! Head over to today and take your homebrewing to the next level. ! That’s ...because better brewing starts with better tools! Click here to use our link: -------------------------- 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 /episode/index/show/homebrewhappyhour/id/40007450

Last call for Shiner Bock Clone Kit 01/29/2026

A Texas Craft Beer Tradition: Inside Spoetzel Brewery w/ Shiner Brewmaster Greg Hybner 01/22/2026

A Texas Craft Beer Tradition: Inside Spoetzel Brewery w/ Shiner Brewmaster Greg Hybner Around October 2025, I came up with an idea for our (). My plan - to feature clone recipe kits of our country's most popular and longstanding craft beer AND I wanted to interview the brewmaster each month to learn more about the history of their brewery and the beer that made them so popular. Think about it! How cool is it to chat with brewmasters that are responsible for beer that have pioneered and shaped craft beer as we know it? With all of that being said, I am so thrilled that we're starting off 2026 VERY strong by featuring a Texas OG: Shiner Bock. Unless you've been living under a rock, you've certainly heard about and likely have consumed your fair share of Shiner Bock. I was so excited when their brewmaster, Greg Hybner, replied to my email and agreed to come on the show. Not only did we have a great conversation for the podcast, he was also an exceptional host and gave me a true VIP tour of the campus. I can't say enough nice things about Greg and the beer speaks for itself so make sure you grab yourself a six pack or even a case sometime soon. With all of that being said, I hope you're ready because it's officially 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: A Texas Craft Beer Tradition: Inside Spoetzel Brewery w/ Shiner Brewmaster Greg Hybner - ep.462 Links for this episode: Shiner's Website: Homebrew Kegs: Shiner Beer Metal Sign: 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 20 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 -------------------------- This episode is brought to you by ! Brewing beer at home isn’t just about the ingredients, it’s about precision. And that’s where comes in. Whether you’re dialing in your very first recipe or perfecting your hundredth, gives you the tools to brew with confidence. Their recipe builder, mash calculators, and water profile database helps take the guesswork out of the process so you can focus on what matters: making great beer! Plus, isn’t just software, it’s a community of passionate homebrewers, sharing recipes, tips, and feedback. It’s like having a brew club in your pocket! Head over to today and take your homebrewing to the next level. ! That’s ...because better brewing starts with better tools! Click here to use our link: -------------------------- 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 /episode/index/show/homebrewhappyhour/id/39825835

Flow Control Faucets on Column Towers, Carbonating Kegs at Room Temp, What to do with an Infected Bucket, & Replicating My Favorite Commercial Beer 01/15/2026

Flow Control Faucets on Column Towers, Carbonating Kegs at Room Temp, What to do with an Infected Bucket, & Replicating My Favorite Commercial Beer Howdy, folks! It's a bummer that Todd is out of town (hiking all over Big Bend National Park - not like I'm jealous or anything) but I'm super excited that James found the time to join me for this week's episode. I hope you're ready because it's officially 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: Flow Control Faucets on Column Towers, Carbonating Kegs at Room Temp, What to do with an Infected Bucket, & Replicating My Favorite Commercial Beer 00:00:00 - 00:15:40 Sponsors & Small Talk 00:15:41 - 00:25:31 Flow Control Faucets on Column Towers 00:25:32 - 00:37:55 Carbonating Kegs @ Room Temp 00:37:56 - 00:44:59 What to do with an Infected Bucket 00:45:00 - 00:59:37 Creating Clone Recipes of Popular Beers Links for this episode: CMB Faucets: Homebrew Kegs: FLOTit 2.0 Floating Diptube: Ultimate Ball Lock Homebrew 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 -------------------------- This episode is brought to you by ! Brewing beer at home isn’t just about the ingredients, it’s about precision. And that’s where comes in. Whether you’re dialing in your very first recipe or perfecting your hundredth, gives you the tools to brew with confidence. Their recipe builder, mash calculators, and water profile database helps take the guesswork out of the process so you can focus on what matters: making great beer! Plus, isn’t just software, it’s a community of passionate homebrewers, sharing recipes, tips, and feedback. It’s like having a brew club in your pocket! Head over to today and take your homebrewing to the next level. ! That’s ...because better brewing starts with better tools! Click here to use our link: -------------------------- 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 /episode/index/show/homebrewhappyhour/id/39733365

What Upgrades to Spend my Money on, What to do when Fermentation Stalls Out, & Bottling vs Kegging 01/08/2026

What Upgrades to Spend my Money on, What to do when Fermentation Stalls Out, & Bottling vs Kegging Howdy, folks! Todd and James join me for our first Q&A episode of the new year. 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: What Upgrades to Spend my Money on, What to do when Fermentation Stalls Out, & Bottling vs Kegging 00:00:00 - 00:011:03 Sponsors & Small Talk 00:11:04 - 00:21:02 Upgrading Brew System vs Fermenter 00:21:03 - 00:31:39 Stalled Fermentation 00:31:40 - 00:53:05 Bottling vs Kegging Links for this episode: Kegging Kits: Homebrew Kegs: FLOTit 2.0 Floating Diptube: 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 -------------------------- This episode is brought to you by ! Brewing beer at home isn’t just about the ingredients, it’s about precision. And that’s where comes in. Whether you’re dialing in your very first recipe or perfecting your hundredth, gives you the tools to brew with confidence. Their recipe builder, mash calculators, and water profile database helps take the guesswork out of the process so you can focus on what matters: making great beer! Plus, isn’t just software, it’s a community of passionate homebrewers, sharing recipes, tips, and feedback. It’s like having a brew club in your pocket! Head over to today and take your homebrewing to the next level. ! That’s ...because better brewing starts with better tools! Click here to use our link: -------------------------- 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 /episode/index/show/homebrewhappyhour/id/39658960

Favorite Beer, Favorite Gear, & Happy New Year! 01/01/2026

Favorite Beer, Favorite Gear, & Happy New Year! Happy new year, my favorite people! If you're here, tuning into the show, then that makes you one of my favorite people on the planet. I do have to warn you though - I am doing this week's episode SOLO because of the holiday. Regardless, that just means I have nobody to keep me in line or reign me in when I digress... FUN FUN FUN! So, buckle up 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: Favorite Beer, Favorite Gear, & Happy New Year 00:00:00 - 00:010:46 Sponsors & Small Talk 00:10:47 - 00:56:53 Trub Club Batches We Brewed in 2025 00:56:54 - 01:09:54 The Homebrewing Gear We Used in 2025 01:09:55 - 01:18:32 Looking Forward to 2026 Links for this episode: Grainfather G40 Electric All-in-One - VEVOR electric kettle - Fermzilla 15.9g All Rounder - SPUNDIT Jellyfish Spunding Valve - FLOTit 2.0 Floating Dip Tube - Frigidaire used for my Keezer - CMB Flow Control Event Faucet - Kegs for Homebrewing - 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 /episode/index/show/homebrewhappyhour/id/39586285

Merry Christmas from Homebrew Happy Hour! 12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from Homebrew Happy Hour! No new episode this week but I wanted to drop in and wish you all a very Merry Christmas! I hope your day is filled with good food, family fun, and good beer. Be safe and have a wonderful rest of your week, my friends. A NOT SO SUBTLE REMINDER: If you appreciate the things we do here at Homebrew Happy Hour, consider joining our Trub Club! -- ----------------------- 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 /episode/index/show/homebrewhappyhour/id/39536615

Late Hop Addition Mishaps, When to Mill my Grains, What is a Kolsch, & Turnkey Kegerators vs a DIY Build 12/18/2025

Late Hop Addition Mishaps, When to Mill my Grains, What is a Kolsch, & Turnkey Kegerators vs a DIY Build Welcome back friends and whatever you are to me - it's time for another episode. This week, Todd and James join me as we tackle YOUR questions about late hop additions, when to mill grains, what we're looking for in a kolsch, and turnkey store bought kegerators versus building one out yourself. So, buckle up for the ... 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: Late Hop Addition Mishaps, When to Mill my Grains, What is a Kolsch, & Turnkey Kegerators vs a DIY Build 00:00:00 - 00:012:10 Sponsors & Small Talk 00:12:11 - 00:22:51 Late Hop Addition Mishaps 00:22:52 - 00:30:42 When to Crush my Grains 00:30:43 - 00:44:54 What Makes a Kolsch Great 00:44:55 - 00:59:38 Turnkey vs DIY Kegerators Links for this episode: Kegconnection Fizz Kits: Kegging Kits: Homebrew Kegs: FLOTit 2.0 Floating Diptube: 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 /episode/index/show/homebrewhappyhour/id/39454010

HomebrewCon is back, baby! An Interview with Julia Herz from the American Homebrewers Association 12/11/2025

HomebrewCon is back, baby! An Interview with Julia Herz from the American Homebrewers Association I'm so fortunate that I work in an industry full of people passionate about what they do and how they want to see it grow. Julia Herz from the American Homebrewers Association () was nice enough to join me this week for a quick chat about what the AHA is up to and the recent teaser announcement that we're getting HomebrewCon back in 2026. 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: HomebrewCon is back, baby! An Interview with Julia Herz from the American Homebrewers Association Learn more about the AHA here: 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 /episode/index/show/homebrewhappyhour/id/39368350

Ideal Hose for CMB Flow Control, Full Keg with a Leaky Post, Mashing in the Beta Range, & Best Line Connections for a Draft Beer System 12/04/2025

Ideal Hose for CMB Flow Control, Full Keg with a Leaky Post, Mashing in the Beta Range, & Best Line Connections for a Draft Beer System I hope you are having a wonderful week. I'm having a great week because I got Todd and James to join me on this episode which features not only the longest small talk segment of all time but also the shortest answer to a question of all time. Truly, a record breaking show. So, buckle up 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: Ideal Hose for CMB Flow Control, Full Keg with a Leaky Post, Mashing in the Beta Range, & Best Line Connections for a Draft Beer System 00:00:00 - 00:025:41 Sponsors & Small Talk 00:25:42 - 00:31:22 Flow Control Hose 00:31:23 - 00:33:23 Leaky Post on a Full Keg 00:33:24 - 00:40:33 Beta Mashing 00:40:34 - 00:54:48 Draft System Line Connections Links for this episode: Kegconnection Fizz Kits: Flow Control Event Faucet: Homebrew Kegs: FLOTit 2.0 Floating Diptube: 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 /episode/index/show/homebrewhappyhour/id/39267800

Tips for Carbonating & Serving Water, Avoiding Suckback when Cold Conditioning, Does Time Heal Most Off-Flavors, & Dealing with a Stalled Fermentation 11/27/2025

Tips for Carbonating & Serving Water, Avoiding Suckback when Cold Conditioning, Does Time Heal Most Off-Flavors, & Dealing with a Stalled Fermentation Happy Thanksgiving, my friends! I hope your holiday is spent with good food, good beer, and loved ones. I'm so thankful that my good friend, Lorena Evans (from BrewersFriend.com), agreed to hop back on the show and help me tackle your questions this week. So, buckle up 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: Tips for Carbonating & Serving Water, Avoiding Suckback when Cold Conditioning, Does Time Heal Most Off-Flavors, & Dealing with a Stalled Fermentation 00:00:00 - 00:023:14 Sponsors & Small Talk 00:23:15 - 00:028:25 Listener Feedback 00:28:26 - 00:37:49 Tips for Carbonating & Serving Water 00:37:50 - 00:47:05 Avoiding Suckback 00:47:06 - 00:59:21 Does Time Heal Most Off-Flavors 00:59:22 - 01:10:51 Dealing with a Stalled Fermentation Links for this episode: Kegconnection Fizz Kits: Flow Control Event Faucet: Homebrew Kegs: FLOTit 2.0 Floating Diptube: 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 /episode/index/show/homebrewhappyhour/id/39191310

Using a Blowoff Tube AND Doing Pressure Fermentation, Installing a FLOTit on a Conical Fermenter, My Personal Pressure Fermentation Protocol, & A Few Questions on our Topo Chico Clone Kit 11/20/2025

Using a Blowoff Tube AND Doing Pressure Fermentation, Installing a FLOTit on a Conical Fermenter, My Personal Pressure Fermentation Protocol, & A Few Questions on our Topo Chico Clone Kit I don't want to preemptively discourage anyone from tuning into this week's episode BUT I will give you a fair warning that it's another SOLO episode. As in - just meeeeeeee! I didn't want to skip a week due to circumstances so I took a stab at answering questions and looking like an idiot. Might I say, I do that well. So, with that being said, it is 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: Using a Blowoff Tube AND Doing Pressure Fermentation, Installing a FLOTit on a Conical Fermenter, My Personal Pressure Fermentation Protocol, & A Few Questions on our Topo Chico Clone Kit 00:00:00 - 00:017:31 Sponsors & Small Talk 00:17:32 - 00:27:56 Blowoff Tube and Pressure Fermentation? 00:27:57 - 00:39:15 Installing a FLOTit on a Conical 00:39:16 - 00:49:18 How I Pressure Ferment 00:49:19 - 01:01:31 Questions on Sparkling Mineral Water Kits Links for this episode: Kegconnection Fizz Kits: GovReg Secondary Regulators: Homebrew Kegs: FLOTit 2.0 Floating Diptube: 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 /episode/index/show/homebrewhappyhour/id/39113125

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 /episode/index/show/homebrewhappyhour/id/39026520

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 /episode/index/show/homebrewhappyhour/id/38939570

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 /episode/index/show/homebrewhappyhour/id/38845555

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 /episode/index/show/homebrewhappyhour/id/38605450

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 /episode/index/show/homebrewhappyhour/id/38440110

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 /episode/index/show/homebrewhappyhour/id/38352455

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 /episode/index/show/homebrewhappyhour/id/38267025

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 /episode/index/show/homebrewhappyhour/id/38179465

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 /episode/index/show/homebrewhappyhour/id/38084835

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 /episode/index/show/homebrewhappyhour/id/37999805

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 /episode/index/show/homebrewhappyhour/id/37903305

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 /episode/index/show/homebrewhappyhour/id/37815870

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