Best Craftbrew Podcasts (2024)

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Brew Strong | What In the World Is "CoolPooling", Anyway? 1:06:37

1h ago1:06:37

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It feels like there's no end to the growing list of terms homebrewers have to learn in order to continue making the best beer possible - which is a good thing, as it means the hobby is still growing! Today, we talk about what "ColdPooling" is, how you do it properly, and why you would even want to. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.…

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The Session | Brix Factory Brewing 1:56:50

2h ago1:56:50

1:56:50

Founder and Brewer Joh Gillooly and Co-Founder Eric Ortega from Brix Factory Brewing join us this week on The Session. John and Eric have both been in the craft beer industry for years before venturing out on their own to start Brix Factory. Learn about their journey, the great beers, and how John really feels about the state of the industry. Learn…

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Dr. Homebrew | Episode 261: English Porter and Commercial Oktoberfest Tasting 1:15:26

1h ago1:15:26

1:15:26

We're in the first throws of Oktoberfest season, so we thought it would only be appropriate to compare what the Germans are doing versus what the Americans are up to. I mean, it's not that drastic, but I didn't know what else to say. We also have a homebrewed English Porter on the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Episode 346 | Blending Munich & Pilsner Malts To Emulate Vienna Malt 53:48

3h ago53:48

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Contributor Will Lovell joins Marshall to chat about three common base malts, focusing primarily on whether or not it's possible to blend Munich and Pilsner malts to emulate Vienna malt. The Brülosophy Podcast is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Imperial Y…

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Episode 345 | exBEERience: Brewing & Reviewing Rustic Farmhouse Ales 1:28:28

6d ago1:28:28

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Contributor Jordan Folks discusses his experience bulding a farmhouse ale program, and he and Marshall then review a handful of beers from this project. The Brülosophy Podcast is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Imperial Yeast has to offer at ImperialYeast…

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Episode 344 | Impact Cool Fermentation Has On A Blonde Ale 56:37

17d ago56:37

56:37

Contributor Martin Keen joins Marshall to chat about the impact fermenation temperature, particularly when cooler than recommended, has on simple Blonde Ale fermented with a clean American yeast strain. The Brülosophy Podcast is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about…

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Brew Strong | Question and Answer 1:19:03

5d ago1:19:03

1:19:03

We're dippin' into the mail bag again to answer your questions, and this week we have a lot of great ones. Topics include reusing yeast (and when to avoid it), capturing CO2 from your fermenter, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Justin Crossley

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The Session | Expanding Engagement at the Firestone Walker Invitational 2024 43:18

29d ago43:18

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In this second installment of our trip to the 2024 Firestone Walker Invitational in Paso Robles, CA. we change things up a bit topic-wise. For this discussion we decided to cover some of the things that breweries do other than beer, like community outreach, partnerships, causes, and involvement in things that their customers care about. So we enlis…

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Episode 343 | AvgBrü Reviews #10: Belgian Single 2:04:41

15d ago2:04:41

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For this quarter, which marks the 10th AvgBrü, The Brü Club chose the deliciously drinkable Belgian Single, and 10 members were selected to have their versions reviewed by Tim, Justin, Craig, and Marshall. Listen now! The Brülosophy Podcast is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. L…

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Brew Strong | How To Deal With A Stuck Fermentation 1:09:23

1M ago1:09:23

1:09:23

Look, it happens to everyone eventually. You do your best to make sure those little yeast cells have what they need to have a great ferment, but somehow it all goes wrong. On today's show, the boys talk about how to tell if your fermentation is stuck, what you can do about it, and ways to prevent it from happening in the first place. Learn more abo…

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Episode 342 | Short & Shoddy: Rauchbier 1:13:59

23d ago1:13:59

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Contributor Steve Thanos joins Marshall to chat about the classic German smoked lager known as Rauchbier as well as what tasters thought of a version made using Short & Shoddy methods. The Brülosophy Podcast is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Imperial Yea…

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The Session | Original Pattern Brewing 1:40:58

27d ago1:40:58

1:40:58

At long last, one of our favorite breweries, Original Pattern, out of Oakland, CA. joins us on The Session. We talk about our recent collaboration beer, The Session IPA, and taste through several amazing brews and styles with Head Brewer Andy Crocker, Senior Brewer Evan Collins, and Co-Director of Sales, Virginia Vaughn. Learn more about your ad ch…

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Episode 341 | Impact Extended Time On Trub Has On A Kölsch 1:01:40

1M ago1:01:40

1:01:40

Contributor Will Lovell joins Marshall to chat about the impact extended contact time with trub has on a Kölsch. The Brülosophy Podcast is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Imperial Yeast has to offer at ImperialYeast.com today. | Relevant Article | Impact …

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The Session | Hops at the Firestone Walker Invitational 2024 42:29

1M ago42:29

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In this special edition of The Session, we venture down to the 2024 Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Festival in Paso Robles, CA. Hosted by our good friends at Firestone Walker Brewing Company, this annual event has become a staple in the craft beer industry. For our part, we are graced with the opportunity to moderate the Behind the Beer Stage e…

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Episode 340 | Brü & A #34 1:17:16

1M ago1:17:16

1:17:16

We've made it to episode 340, which means it's time for another Brü & A! This week, contributor Martin Keen joins Marshall to answer a handful of listener submitted questions. The Brülosophy Podcast is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Imperial Yeast has to…

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Dr. Homebrew | Episode #260: Radler and Chimay in Cans! 1:00:44

1M ago1:00:44

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Wandering around the liquor store, we realized that we had yet to approach the subject of the humble Radler, and where that fits in with the current BJCP guidelines. Plus, JP had never tried one before, so we had to pick some up. Meanwhile, in another isle, we stumbled across Chimay in cans! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch…

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Dr. Homebrew | Episode #259: California Common Judging with the Inland Empire Brewers Pt. 2 1:21:31

1M ago1:21:31

1:21:31

The Inland Empire Brewers are back, and they brought more California Common for us! Part two of our massive deep-dive into the style of Cal Common, the Inland Empire Brewers flooded our halls with their takes on this style, and we gave them all the feedback they could ever want. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Episode 339 | Brü's Views: Brewery Closures 1:24:38

2M ago1:24:38

1:24:38

Contributor Jordan Folks joins Marshall to discuss their views on the recent uptick in brewery closures, focusing on some specific breweries as well as sharing their opinions as to why this might be happening. The Brülosophy Podcast is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn mor…

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Episode 338 | Using Ascorbic Acid In A West Coast Pilsner 51:28

2M ago51:28

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Contributor Will Lovell joins Marshall to chat about the use of ascorbic acid at packaging to reduce the risk of oxidation in West Coast Pilsner. The Brülosophy Podcast is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Imperial Yeast has to offer at ImperialYeast.com to…

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Dr. Homebrew | Episode #258: Cal Common with the Inland Empire Brewers Pt. 1 1:04:50

2M ago1:04:50

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One of the oldest homebrewing clubs in the country floods us with one of the oldest styles in the state - California Common! are either of these claims true? Who can tell? On this show, we take down three Cal Common beers from three different brewers of the Inland Empire Brewers club! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Episode 337 | exBEERience: Hangovers 1:14:40

2M ago1:14:40

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Brülosophy contributor Will Lovell joins Marshall to chat about their experiences avoiding and dealing with hangovers. The Brülosophy Podcast is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Imperial Yeast has to offer at ImperialYeast.com today.…

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The Session | Wildflower 1:37:26

2M ago1:37:26

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In this episode of The Session we are joined by Topher Boehm, Co-Founder and brewer at Australia's Wildflower. Originally hailing from the U.S. Topher found his way to Oz and fell in love with the native Gadigal-Wangal land around Sydney and later opened this unique brewery with a focus on making balanced, nuanced beer that's welcoming, nourishing,…

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Episode 336 | No-Chill Method In An American Light Lager 1:06:53

2M ago1:06:53

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Contributor Alex Shanks-Abel joins Marshall to chat about the no-chill method, focusing on an xBmt comparing an American Light Lager that was left to chill overnight to one that was chilled quickly. The Brülosophy Podcast is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about wha…

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Brew Strong | The Blichmann Retirement Party at Alibi Ale Works 59:58

2M ago59:58

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John Palmer joins Jamil on this LIVE episode of Brew Strong, as we gather to wish John Blichmann a happy retirement from Alibi Ale Works! Kevin, brewer and owner of Alibi, sits in to discuss his path to commercial brewing, and everyone has some nice things to say about John Blichmann. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Brew Strong | Homebrew Question and Answer 1:16:59

2M ago1:16:59

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It's another mail bag day on Brew Strong - with some live questions tossed in for good measure! Today, the fellas talk about sanitizing gas line, the proper way to add dried malt extract to your boil, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Justin Crossley

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Episode 335 | Short & Shoddy: German Pils 1:11:50

2M ago1:11:50

1:11:50

Contributor Martin Keen joins Marshall to chat about the declisously traditional style known as German Pils, as well as what blind tasters thought of a version made using Short & Shoddy methods. The Brülosophy Podcast is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Im…

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Episode 334 | Back In Time w/ Jersey & Tim - Pt. 2 47:15

3M ago47:15

47:15

With Marshall currently camping off-the-gird, we decided to share another set of old One Minute Beer Reviews w/ Jersey & Tim rather than skipping this week. If you're new to the show, this may be unfamiliar to you, and possibly unexpected, but for those longtime listeners out there, we hope you enjoy this nostalgic trip back in time. The Brülosophy…

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Brew Strong | Mash Hopping With Scott Janish 1:08:10

3M ago1:08:10

1:08:10

Mash Hopping is a practice that has had its moments of popularity in the past, but never caught on in any large way. On today's show, Jamil, Travis, and Michael talk with Scott Janish about why homebrewers should be revisiting the mash hop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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