Episodes

For years Orlando was known for a great attractions, but great beer wasn't one of them! Times change and this week Drew sits down with Jeremy Pittman of Rockpit Brewing and Orlando Homebrew Supplies about what it means to run a homebrew shop and a brewery together in the same space and how they feed each other. Plus we tackle the worst idea Drew's inflicted on the world and a ton of feedback on recent episodes! Episode Links: Strange Brew Fest – https://strangebrewfestpt.com/ SuiGeneris on In...

The Brew is Out There! Since travelling to Australia last year and witnessing the ubiquity of no chill brewing, Drew decided to get over his objections and see if you really can skip the chilling step when brewing at a home level. In this episode Denny and Drew breakdown the benefits, the objections and Drew's experiences brewing the no chill way Links Example HDPE Cube: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N5QBIYD/ This episode is brought to you by: American Homebrewers Association Brewer...

On this week's episode – it's time for us to get philosophical as we explore the tricky navigation of science and experiences when it comes to making beer. And we go looking at some proposed Canadian beer styles, which makes us wonder – what's your local beer style? And Denny gets back to brewing something he loves and more! Episode Links: 450 North Investigation Closed – http://www.therepublic.com/2020/01/07/investigation_over_state_drops_inquiry_into_complaints_against_local_brewery/ Miller...

The Brew is Out There! Sit back and listen as Drew talks with Eagle Rock's Lee Barkofsky about how he and the Falcons' crew led by Cullen Davis biggified the ERB classic “Solidarity” and turn it around in 3 weeks!. Then Drew tastes the beer and presents his reactions! Links Eagle Rock Brewery: http://eaglerockbrewery.com/ This episode is brought to you by: American Homebrewers Association Brewers Publications Atlantic Brew Supply (Discount Code: BrewFiles) Brewing America Don't forget t...

Happy New Year! It's time for a whole new bevy of beers and a world of new brews to be. In this episode, we talk our recent brewing efforts and new toys and new news and then we talk to Stephen J Porr of BrewTube fame about the SJPorr Challenge, a unique and logistically challenging homebrew competitiion that's prepping for it's next season! Episode Links: Atomium – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atomium Anchor's Union Sets Contract: https://missionlocal.org/2019/12/breaking-anchor-brewery-wor...

Another 12 episodes down, so it's time for your questions! We tackle 25 of your questions that cover process, ingredients hops, yeast, weird things and Denny's favorite Karoake song! Sit back – we're getting quizzical! Episode Links: Chat with Champs – http://www.chatwithchamps.org/ Patreon Remember even a buck is good for charity: http://www.patreon.com/experimentalbrewing Experimental Brew Store – https://www.experimentalbrew.com/store Episode Contents: 00:00:00 Opening & Our Sponsors 0...

The Brew is Out There! The Holidays still carry some traditions in this ever changing beer world. This week we start a two part series on the classic – Anchor Our Special Ale. Today we talk with Scott Ungermann, Anchor Brewmaster to discuss OSA and how it's changed over the years and what you can make at home Links Anchor Brewing: https://www.anchorbrewing.com/ Anchor Christmas: https://www.anchorbrewing.com/beer/christmas_ale This episode is brought to you by: American Homebrewers Associa...

As the Holidays are upon us, it's time to give thanks with this episode of Denny and Drew reflecting on the Maltose Falcons 45th Anniversary Party with the band, the beer and Steve Grossman of Sierra Nevada Brewing. And then we talk what we're brewing for the rest of the holidays and doing some weird things with beer! Episode Links: Q&A Questions – questions@experimentalbrew.com or 626-765-1ALE Bold Rock Cider Sells – https://thefullpint.com/beer-news/bold-rock-hard-cider-joins-artisanal-b… ...

The Brew is Out There! Just before the fanciest homebrew party known to man, Denny and Drew tasted and talked through the beers Drew had made for the party. Did they all past muster? Sit back and listen as we taste trhough a range of interesting beverages! Links False Fall Saison – https://www.brewersfriend.com/homebrew/recipe/view/895490/false-fall-saison Brüfest Lager – https://www.brewersfriend.com/homebrew/recipe/view/896789/brumalt-festber Coming In Hot No Chill IPA – https://www.brewe...

ROAD TRIP! This episode finds us on the road to go visit MicroHomebrew in Kenmore, Washington. We spent the day brewing, tasting beer and talking about brewing with Tony Ochsner, owner of MicroHomebrew and Annie Johnson of PicoBrew and all the brewers gathered at the store. Time to see what happens! Episode Links: Dr. Lewis in the Smithsonian – https://magazine.ucdavis.edu/lewis-brews-a-place-in-the-smithsonian/ MicroHomebrew – https://www.microhomebrew.com/ Chat with Champs – http://www.cha...

The Brew is Out There! The Maltose Falcons needed a lot of beer for our 45th Anniversary Party and we got some of our favorite breweries in LA involved in the mayhem. In this episode, Drew sits done with the wild and wacky crew at Transplants Brewing Company to discuss making a Pumpkin Beer that's not a Pumpkin Beer in more than just one way. And then Drew shares his thoughts on the final beer along with the recipe that inspired it. This episode is brought to you by: American Homebrewers Asso...

Denny and Drew are recovering from their road trip! So here's a revisit of our very first Q&A show It's Episode 10 and it's finally time to see if we're as smart as we say we are. We discuss the listener response to our Session Beer efforts and promise to post a kickass list of session beer recipes. (Link below) We run off to the pub and discuss the recently concluded Pacific Northwest Homebrewers Conference and the lameness of “pink washing” and silly sexism. And then to the lecture hall where...

The Brew is Out There! A few episodes back – Denny got to taste Drew's beer and now the tables are turned! Drew tastes and discusses with Denny two of his beers – A Belgian Golden Strong and a Veterans' Blend IPA. Are they any good? What could be changed and what the heck is that bottle Denny used to ship his beers?!? This episode is brought to you by: American Homebrewers Association Brewers Publications Atlantic Brew Supply (Discount Code: BrewFiles) Brewing America Don't forget to subs...

You heard Drew's brew day at Trademark in a previous Brew Files episode, but now you can hear the story of Trademark straight from Sterling. How he got started and what sort of amazing job they're doing in Long Beach after a short time! And of course we get you the news and Drew and Denny talk about Brümalt from Great Western and how they inadvertently used it the exact same way! Episode Links: Micro Homebrew – https://www.microhomebrew.com Cairn Brewing – https://www.cairnbrewing.com Sierra...

The Brew is Out There! Common wisdom dictates that trying to save money by brewing beer is a fool's errand like buying a boat to save on fish, but we're here to tell you that there are a few ways you can maximize your savings while still enjoying high quality beer. We're not about minmaxing here – just reminding you as your beer needs increase around the holidays, it's perfectly easy to pinch some pennies and enjoy a beer! This episode is brought to you by: American Homebrewers Association B...

On this episode we delve a bit into history as Denny talks about the results of our “Beer & Brewing Over 60” survey. Then we're flying into the future as we listen to OSU's Sarah Windes talk about the project to develop and select a new malt hybrid for both Mecca Grade and the public. Pollen flies on this episode along with all of our usual beery goodness! Episode Links: Micro Homebrew – https://www.microhomebrew.com Cairn Brewing – https://www.cairnbrewing.com Sierra Nevada – 40 Years of In...

The Brew is Out There! How does one make a locally global IPA that's a little bit West Coast, a little bit New England, a little bit Idaho, a little bit Norwegian and a little bit South African? Well, you call out the squad and you collaborate! In this episode, Drew talks with Trademark Brewing, John Feerless, White Labs and the Maltose Falcons about bringing together a bunch of different ideas and ingredients into one very interesting beer! Links Trademark Brewing: https://www.trademarkbrewi...

We're not done with Hop & Brew School just yet because as Denny headed home from Yakima, he stopped in the beer rich river city of Hood River. While there he sat down with Brian Perkey of Lallemand to talk about his long history in the brewing world – how he almost didn't get his first brewing job and what he's done across the world of craft beer. And of course, we cover the beer news, feedback, questions and craft malt! Episode Links: Golden Prarie Relaunch – https://www.chicagotribune.com/di...

The Brew is Out There! Did you know that August was Mead Month and that September is Honey Month? In this episode, Drew sits down the Berniece Van Der Berg and Michael Fairbrother of Moonlight Meadery to talk about bees, the state of mead and how to brew your best mead at home! Links Moonlight Mead: https://www.moonlightmeadery.com/ Mead Made Right: https://www.meadmaderight.com This episode is brought to you by: American Homebrewers Association Brewers Publications Atlantic Brew Supply ...

Another year has passed and Denny's visited one of his happy places! On this very special episode, Denny and Drew sit down and discuss what's to be seen, heard and learned in the town that hops built. In the second half of the show, we go live to the lunch and learn podcast conducted in a soon to be filled hop warehouse. Learn more about the industry from some of the key players at Yakima Chief Hops, learn more about hops from John Palmer and hear from our drawing winner, Cassie Salinas about sp...

The Brew is Out There! While Denny and Drew wrap up their time with Yakima Chief Hops – it's time to go back and rehear our talk about brewing big. What have been our experiences, our tips, tricks and our favorites! Next week we're back with a live episode of the show! Links Old Stoner Barleywine Recipe: https://www.experimentalbrew.com/recipes/old-stoner-barleywine-10 FalconsClaws Recipe: https://www.experimentalbrew.com/recipes/falconsclaws-2016 This episode is brought to you by: America...

We've been talking for just shy of 13,000 minutes now and it only took us 100 episode (plus 69 of the Brew Files) to get there! In this episode we visit a new room at Casa Verde to revisit what we've all learned (Maybe the real beer was always the one in our hands). And since the world of beer never stops – we're covering the news and talking with Seth Klann of Mecca Grade Estate Malt about his plans to bring even more craft malt to the world! Oh and a party! Episode Links: Hop & Brew School –...

The Brew is Out There! Last episode we covered beer that isn't beer – this week we prep for winter's return by talking the members of the Rhode Island Brewing Society about their epic GOAT Ribs Doppelbock, winner of the Ocean State Homebrew Competition that was brewed at the Guild in time for our HomeBrewCon party! Listen to hear their story and how an 8% Doppelbock is the small version! Links Rhode Island Brewing Society: https://ribrewingsociety.com This episode is brought to you by: Amer...

What do you get when you take a dedicated homebrewer, an old mill building and a couple of crazy dogs? One very interesting brewery designed straight up with Drew's tastebuds in mind – IPAs and Saisons and odd things. Drew sits down with Morgan Snyder, owner/brewery/dogdad of Cranston RI's Buttonwoods Brewery. Episode Links: Hop & Brew School – https://www.yakimachief.com/events/ Episode 100 Feedback – http://experimentalbrew.com/episode100 BYO Nano-Con Registration (code nano-experimental f...