Best Wizards Brew Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 171 | Traditional Yeast Breeding w/ Richard Preiss 1:20:54

1h ago1:20:54

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Richard Preiss from Escarpment Labs returns to the lab to discuss traditional methods for breeding yeast and the pivotal role it plays in developing new yeast strains. The Brü Lab 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 ImperialY…

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Episode 170 | Applying The Science: Hop Creep In Homebrewing 1:06:47

1h ago1:06:47

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Brülosophy contributor Jordan Folks joins Cade in the lab to chat about the information discussed in last week's episode on hop creep and how it can be applied to the homebrewing scale. The Brü Lab 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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Apocalypses (Bonus Show S2E11.1) 9:15

2h ago9:15

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Why do we fantasize about the apocalypse? Today we explore the connections between mindfulness, the veil between worlds, and the longing for apocalypse. Support the show on Patreon to gain access to the entire back catalog of Patreon-Exclusive Bonus Show episodes! Join the discussion on Discord! Music from https://filmmusic.io: Frost Waltz by Kevin…

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Episode 169 | What We Know About Hop Creep w/ Dr. Tom Shellhammer 1:28:23

2h ago1:28:23

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Nor’wester Endowed Professor at Oregon State University, Dr. Tom Shellhammer, returns to the lab to chat with Cade about about hop creep and what recent research has revealed about this phenomenon. The Brü Lab 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 168 | How Terroir and Harvest Maturity Influence Hop Creep w/ Cade Jobe 1:04:24

8d ago1:04:24

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The Brü Lab host Cade Jobe defends his Master's thesis on the impact terroir and harvest maturity have on hop creep. The Brü Lab 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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Episode 167 | Applying The Science: Mr. Wizard's Wisdom 1:03:37

6d ago1:03:37

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Brülosophy contributor Jordan Folks joins Cade in the lab to chat about the information discussed in last week's episode where Ashton "Mr. Wizard" Lewis discussed his experience over the last 30 years in the brewing industry. The Brü Lab is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Lear…

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Imaginative Journeying (Bonus Show S2E10.1) 16:38

12d ago16:38

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My experiments journeying through portals to the spirit world! Support the show on Patreon to gain access to the entire back catalog of Patreon-Exclusive Bonus Show episodes! Join the discussion on Discord! Music from https://filmmusic.io: Frost Waltz by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3781-frost-waltz License: http://crea…

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Episode 166 | What Mr. Wizard Has Learned In 30 Years w/ Ashton Lewis 1:14:49

1M ago1:14:49

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The Brew Your Own Magazine columnist known as Mr. Wizard, Ashton Lewis, joins Cade in the lab to discuss the changes he's witnessed and the things he's learned during his 30 years in the brewing industry. The Brü Lab is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Imp…

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Episode 165 | Applying The Science: Dry Hop Reduction Methods 1:06:49

28d ago1:06:49

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Brülosophy contributor Jordan Folks joins Cade in the lab to chat about various exBEERiments on dry hopping and how those findings can be applied to help reduce overall dry hopping rates. The Brü Lab 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 t…

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Episode 164 | Encapsulated Hop Oils & Dry Hop Reduction w/ Jake Kirkendall 1:02:51

27d ago1:02:51

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Jake Kirkendall, Scientist II at Kalsec Inc., returns to the lab to discuss a novel new hop product called Lupolock, encapsulated hop oils that allow for the use smaller dry hop charges. The Brü Lab 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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Episode 163 | Applying The Science: The Gas Hopper 1:09:16

2M ago1:09:16

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Brülosophy contributor Jordan Folks joins Cade in the lab to chat about the information discussed in last week's episode on the gas hopper, an innovative technique for getting hop character in beer without the hassle of a dry hop. The Brü Lab is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market.…

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Episode 162 | The Gas Hopper w/ Drs. Philip Wietstock & Brian Gibson 1:09:43

2M ago1:09:43

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Drs. Philip Wietstock & Brian Gibson from Technische Universität Berlin join Cade in the lab to discuss an innovative way to get hoppy aroma into beer without the mess of dry hopping. The Brü Lab 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 of…

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Reading as a Spiritual Practice (Bonus Show S2E9.1) 14:44

2M ago14:44

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Today on the Bonus Show: Reading as a daily spiritual practice. What makes certain books more "nourishing" than others, more suitable for starting the day right? Support the show on Patreon to gain access to the entire back catalog of Patreon-Exclusive Bonus Show episodes! Join the discussion on Discord! Music from https://filmmusic.io: Frost Waltz…

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Episode 161 | Applying The Science: Hop Water 1:07:26

2M ago1:07:26

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Brülosophy contributor Jordan Folks joins Cade in the lab to chat about the information discussed in last week's episode on aqueous hop extracts, focusing primarily on the production of hop water. The Brü Lab 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 Ye…

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Episode 160 | Aqueous Hop Extracts w/ Shaelyn Maloney & Jeff Dailey 1:10:25

3M ago1:10:25

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This week, Cade is joined in the lab by Shaelyn Maloney and Jeff Dailey from John I. Haas to discuss aqueous hop extracts, focusing primarily on a new Haas product called HopKick. The Brü Lab 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 …

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Episode 159 | Applying The Science: Brewing For Thiols 1:07:32

3M ago1:07:32

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Brülosophy contributor Jordan Folks joins Cade in the lab to chat about the information discussed in last week's episode on brewing brewing with thiolized yeast. The Brü Lab 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.c…

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The Ganzfeld Effect (Bonus Show S2E8.2) 11:16

3M ago11:16

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Today we explore a simple, cheap, drug-free means of hallucinating using the Ganzfeld effect, along with related phenomena and possible uses. Support the show on Patreon to gain access to the entire back catalog of Patreon-Exclusive Bonus Show episodes! Join the discussion on Discord! Music from https://filmmusic.io: Frost Waltz by Kevin MacLeod Li…

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Episode 158 | Brewing With Thiolized Yeast w/ Dr. Laura Burns & Mitch Steele 1:19:52

3M ago1:19:52

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Dr. Laura Burns, Research & Development Director at Omega Yeast, returns to the lab with New Realm Brewing's Mitch Steele to discuss their experience developing and using thiolized yeasts to accentuate hops in beer. The Brü Lab is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more abo…

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Episode 157 | Applying The Science: Brewing With Adjuncts 1:19:25

4M ago1:19:25

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Brülosophy contributor Jordan Folks joins Cade in the lab to chat about the information discussed in last week's episode on brewing on brewing with adjuncts. The Brü Lab 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 t…

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Episode 156 | Brewing With Rice Malt w/ Bernardo Pontes Guimaraes and Dr. Scott Lafontaine 1:19:52

4M ago1:19:52

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Bernardo Pontes Guimaraes, PhD candidate at University of Arkansas, and Dr. Scott Lafontaine, Associate Professor at University of Arkansas, join Cade in the lab this week to discuss their work on brewing beer with rice malt. The Brü Lab is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Lear…

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The Life-Changing Magic(k) of Tidying Up: Wizardly Tomes (Bonus Show S2E7.1) 14:15

4M ago14:15

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On today's Bonus Show episode we discuss the book The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: the Japanese art of decluttering and organizing by Marie Kondo. Support the show on Patreon to gain access to the entire back catalog of Patreon-Exclusive Bonus Show episodes! Join the discussion on Discord! Music from https://filmmusic.io: Frost Waltz by Kevin…

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Episode 155 | Applying The Science: Gluten-Reduced Brewing 1:10:30

4M ago1:10:30

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Brülosophy contributor Jordan Folks joins Cade in the lab to chat about the information discussed in last week's episode on brewing gluten-reduced beers, and they also sample a few different commercial examples. The Brü Lab is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about w…

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Episode 154 | Gluten-Reduced Brewing: Sorghum, Quinoa, & Protein Rests w/ Dr. Nazarena Cela 1:10:20

5M ago1:10:20

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Dr. Nazarena Cela, Research Fellow at the University of Gastronomic Sciences in Bisaccia, Italy, joins Cade in the lab this week to discuss the work she's done on brewing gluten-reduced beers with sorghum and quinoa, as well as the impact protein rests have when using these grains. The Brü Lab is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers…

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Episode 153 | Applying The Science: Brewing With Tainted Ingredients 1:16:46

5M ago1:16:46

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Inspired by last week's episode focused on brewing with smoke tainted hops, Jordan joins Cade in the lab to discuss their thoughts on using various "tainted" ingredients to make beer. The Brü Lab 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 of…

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Episode 152 | Smoke Taint In Hops w/ Brandon Sandoval 1:01:13

5M ago1:01:13

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This week, Cade is joined by Colorado State University Master's student, Brandon Sandoval, to discuss the work he's done on smoke taint in hops, namely how different source materials might impact hop quality. The Brü Lab is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what…

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Episode 151 | Applying The Science: Tracking FAN To Improve Beer Stability 1:16:27

5M ago1:16:27

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Brülosophy contributor Jordan Folks joins Cade in the lab to chat about the information discussed in last week's episode on improving beer stability by tracking FAN, focusing specifically on low dissolved oxygen (LODO) methods. The Brü Lab is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Le…

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CoronaMagick (Bonus Show S2E6.1) 23:26

5M ago23:26

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How to use placebo magick to help cope with coronavirus isolation. Support the show on Patreon to gain access to the entire back catalog of Patreon-Exclusive Bonus Show episodes! Join the discussion on Discord! Music from https://filmmusic.io: Frost Waltz by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3781-frost-waltz License: http://…

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Episode 150 | Tracking FAN To Improve Beer Flavor Stability w/ Kira Feuss & Stacey Williams 1:12:36

6M ago1:12:36

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Kira Feuss, analytical chemist at New Belgium Brewing Company, and Stacey Williams, QA Principal Scientist at New Belgium Brewing Company, join Cade in the lab this week to discuss their work on the impact FAN has on beer flavor stability. The Brü Lab is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on th…

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Episode 149 | Applying The Science: Attenuation 1:15:20

6M ago1:15:20

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Contributor Jordan Folks joins Cade in the lab to chat about the information discussed in last week's episode on attenuation. The Brü Lab 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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Episode 148 | Attenuation w/ Dr. Laura Burns 1:11:11

6M ago1:11:11

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This week, Dr. Laura Burns from Omega Yeast returns to the lab to chat with Cade about all things attenuation. The Brü Lab 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. | Read More | Know Your Yeast: Attenuatio…

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Designing My New Imaginary Friend (Bonus Show S2E5.1) 35:05

6M ago35:05

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Today I share my reasoning and process as I begin willing into existence a "tulpa", a super-lifelike imaginary friend! For more info about tulpamancy, check out reddit.com/r/tulpas. Support the show on Patreon to gain access to the entire back catalog of Patreon-Exclusive Bonus Show episodes! Join the discussion on Discord! Music from https://filmm…

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Episode 147 | Applying The Science: Climate Change and Hops 1:16:15

7M ago1:16:15

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Brülosophy contributor Jordan Folks joins Cade in the lab to chat about the information discussed in last week's episode on climate change and its impact on hops. The Brü Lab 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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Binks Brews 002: The Meta of the One Piece TCG 1:56:52

7M ago1:56:52

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Binks Brews Podcast: Episode 2 Are you a fan of One Piece but find the idea of learning a new game daunting? Good news! We have a new show that will teach you the very basics of the One Piece TCG. This week Xell joins us to talk about where the met is right now and what if anything should be banned Join in the conversation on our Discord! https://d…

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Episode 146 | Climate Change and Hops w/ Ryan Christian & Jeff Dailey 1:12:21

7M ago1:12:21

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Ryan Christian, VP of Research at Yakima Chief Ranches, and Jeff Dailey, Sensory Program Manager at John I Haas, join Cade in the lab this week to discuss their work on the impact climate change is having on hops. The Brü Lab 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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Where is Modern in 2024? w/ Eli Loveman 55:58

7M ago55:58

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We are back to talk all things Modern, rom the current meta to what needs to go. And to help us break it down we are joined by Magic Pro Tour winner Eli Loveman. Join in the conversation on our Discord! https://discord.com/invite/7zAZV8JK If you want to customize you deck even more check out the Alter Sleeves link below! It really helps support the…

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Episode 145 | Applying The Science: Getting A (Home)Brewing Education 1:06:04

7M ago1:06:04

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Contributor Jordan Folks joins Cade in the lab to chat about the information discussed in last week's episode on obtaining a brewing education. The Brü Lab 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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How to Play The One Piece Trading Card Game for Magic Players: Bink’s Brews Ep 1 1:30:53

7M ago1:30:53

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Binks Brews Podcast: Episode 1 Are you a fan of One Piece but find the idea of learning a new game daunting? Good news! We have a new show that will teach you the very basics of the One Piece TCG. We hope you like it! Join in the conversation on our Discord! https://discord.com/invite/7zAZV8JK If you want to customize you deck even more check out t…

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Augmented Reality (Bonus Show S2E4.1) 16:04

7M ago16:04

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We discuss augmented reality as a metaphor for looking at the world through a Placebo Magick lens! Support the show on Patreon to gain access to the entire back catalog of Patreon-Exclusive Bonus Show episodes! Join the discussion on Discord! Music from https://filmmusic.io: Frost Waltz by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3…

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Episode 144 | Getting An Education In Brewing & Beer w/ Andrew Burns 1:16:24

7M ago1:16:24

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Andrew Burns, Brewing and Beer Steward Instructor at Dakota County Technical College, joins Cade in the lab to discuss myriad options for getting a brewing education, from certificate programs and 4-year degrees to learning on the job, and they also chat about getting that first job in the industry. The Brü Lab is brought to you by Imperial Yeast w…

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Murders at Markov Manor Set Review Part 2 1:03:35

7M ago1:03:35

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PART 2!!!!! It's 2024 and there are murders to solve! Murders at Markov Manor drops soon and we are here to talk about what we think could impact Modern. Please let us know what you will be hoping to open for your deck! Join in the conversation on our Discord! https://discord.com/invite/7zAZV8JK If you want to customize you deck even more check out…

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Episode 143 | Applying The Science: Yeast Management 1:18:12

7M ago1:18:12

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Brülosophy contributor Jordan Folks joins Cade in the lab to chat about the information discussed in last week's episode and how it applies to their own approaches to managing yeast. The Brü Lab 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 off…

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Murders at Markov Manor Set Review Part 1 1:07:55

7M ago1:07:55

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PART 1!!!!! It's 2024 and there are murders to solve! Murders at Markov Manor drops soon and we are here to talk about what we think could impact Modern. Please let us know what you will be hoping to open for your deck! Join in the conversation on our Discord! https://discord.com/invite/7zAZV8JK If you want to customize you deck even more check out…

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Episode 142 | Changes In Yeast Proteins During Fermentation w/ Dr. Riddhiman Garge 1:23:39

8M ago1:23:39

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Dr. Riddhiman Garge, post-doctoral researcher at the University of Washington in the Department of Genome Sciences, joins Cade in the lab this week to discuss his work on how brewer’s yeast responds to the evolutionary pressures of fermentation and serial re-pitching. The Brü Lab is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most…

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Episode 141 | Applying The Science: Chasing Sustainability 1:12:09

8M ago1:12:09

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Contributor Jordan Folks joins Cade in the lab to chat about the information discussed in last week's episode on sustainable brewing practices. The Brü Lab 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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Episode 140 | Climate Change and Barley w/ Dr. Harmonie Bettenhausen & Dr. Campbell Morrissy 1:11:48

8M ago1:11:48

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Dr. Harmonie Bettenhausen, Director of the Hartwick College Center for Craft Food & Beverage, and Dr. Campbell Morrissy, Director of Brewing Operations at pFriem Family Brewers, join Cade in the lab to discuss their work on the impact climate change is having on barley. The Brü Lab is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the mo…

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Episode 139 | Applying The Science: Hitting Target Bitterness 1:14:26

8M ago1:14:26

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Brülosophy contributor Jordan Folks joins Cade in the lab to chat about the information discussed in last week's episode and how it applies to hitting their target bitterness in beer. The Brü Lab 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 of…

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Episode 138 | What Happens To Hop Acids During The Boil w/ Mariana Barreto Carvalhal Pinto 1:00:36

9M ago1:00:36

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Mariana Barreto Carvalhal Pinto, Ph.D. Candidate at Brazil's Universidade Estadual de Campinas, joins Cade in the lab to discuss the work she's done what happens to hop bitter acids during the boil. The Brü Lab 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 …

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Pioneer Bans and Full Set Reprints 33:24

9M ago33:24

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Happy Holidays! Modern wasn't the only format to to see bans. Pioneer saw 2 bans and 1 unban. This week we discuss what we think of those changes and go over the idea of reprinting entire sets instead of masters sets. Let us know what you think! Join in the conversation on our Discord! https://discord.com/invite/7zAZV8JK If you want to customize yo…

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Episode 137 | Applying The Science: Free Amino Nitrogen (FAN) 1:07:26

9M ago1:07:26

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Jordan is back in the lab with Cade to chat about the information on free amino nitrogen (FAN) discussed in last week's episode. The Brü Lab 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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Modern Gets a Shake Up 58:20

9M ago58:20

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Happy Holidays! Modern has been shaken up. With Beans and Fury both gone, does Scam stick around, what decks are playable now, and is it safe to play x/1s again? Let us know what you are brewing up now that the format has been altered Goryo's Vengeance List: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/6020828 Join in the conversation on our Discord! https://d…

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