Homebrew Happy Hour is a podcast for homebrewers and craft beer enthusiasts. The hosts answer listener questions about brewing techniques, ingredients, equipment, and beer styles, and they interview fellow homebrewers and industry professionals. Listeners can submit questions through the show's hotline for discussion in future episodes. More resources and information are available at HomebrewHappyHour.com.
Episodes
The FASTEST Beers to Brew, First Wort Hopping Explained, & Late Sugar Additions
Hey there, homebrewer! I’m on the tail-end of recovery after coming down with the flu but the show must go on! I say “the flu” but I don’t actually ever go to my doc so who knows what I had but it sucked and I’m still dealing with lethargy and body-aches. Either way, and again – the show must go on!
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Bavarian Helles with Horst Dornbusch | Episode 500!
We’ve made it, homebrewer. Episode 500. Truly, I cannot believe that you’ve stuck with me for 500 of these things. For over a decade, we’ve been pumping out HIGH QUALITY content, ALWAYS ON TOPIC AND NEVER DIGRESSING, and we’ve been entertaining THOUSANDS OF TOTALLY REAL PEOPLE online… or something like that.
Kidding aside, you guys are the best and are what
Can You Mash With Coconut Water? Plus: Using Bulk Citra & Fixing Scratched Kettles
Welcome back, friends! Fall weather is officially here in central Texas and I couldn’t be happier. My Pop and I are brewing that California Common next Friday and the thought of a cool breeze and low ground water temps (for when we’re chilling wort) makes me so happy!
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Grain Crush Question, Bottle Bomb Warnings, & Stout Ingredient Swaps
My friends – head on over to https://www.patreon.com/HomebrewHappyHour/posts/october-2026-kit-171154456 if you’re as excited as Lorena and I to brew a uniquely American style – the California Common – based on Anchor Steam. It’s the perfect weather to be brewing and it’s always a good time to be brewing a Cali Common.
I’m sure y’all get t
Can You Bottle Condition with ANY Sugar? (Plus Wort Chilling & Dry Yeast)
My friends – head on over to https://www.patreon.com/HomebrewHappyHour/posts/october-2026-kit-171154456 if you’re as excited as Lorena and I to brew a uniquely American style – the California Common – based on Anchor Steam. It’s the perfect weather to be brewing and it’s always a good time to be brewing a Cali Common.
Now, it’s time for the Hom
Lagering vs Cold Conditioning, Plastic vs Stainless Fermenters, & Nitro Kegerator Hacks
Well hello there, homebrewer! It’s already October and I know lots of you are participating in “Sober October”… but not me and neither is Lorena
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Star San Alternative? + Can You Sparge With Cold Water?
Howdy, friends! I’m so excited for this week’s episode but I did want to mention that it’s LAST CALL for our Japanese Rice Lager so visit https://www.patreon.com/HomebrewHappyHour/posts/september-2026-168520814 and nab the delicious Karakuchi kit that we’re shipping out next week.
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What’s the Deal with Hops & A Question About Brewing Bright Beer
What is going on, my friends? We are flying thru September but you still have time to visit https://www.patreon.com/HomebrewHappyHour/posts/september-2026-168520814 and nab the delicious Japanese Rice Lager kit we’re shipping out this month!
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Wine Acid, Keg Ferment, Hop Creep & Food Ferments
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Mead Mistakes, Pumpkin Beer & Overcarbed Kegs
Howdy, Homebrewer! I hope you’re having a great week. If your household is like mine, it’s likely that your spouse (or maybe YOU) have already decorated for fall. Sure, it’s 104 degrees right now in Texas, but let’s put out pumpkins and crap. I’m not bitter… ANYWAY – It’s time for the Homebrew Happy Hour podcast!… THE home brew #podcast
SCOBY Hotels, Garage Brewing & Fast SG Checks
As I was writing this intro, I realized that we’re getting pretty stinkin’ close to episode 500! I mean, this is only episode 491 but, still – very close. That excites me almost as much as this week’s episode excites me! It’s time for the Homebrew Happy Hour podcast!… THE home brew #podcast where we answer all of your home brewing questions and discuss a
Recirculating Mashes, Yeast Re-Use & BIAB Bags
I hope you had a wonderful week, my friend. If you didn’t – maybe this episode will cheer you up, eh? It’s time for the Homebrew Happy Hour podcast!… THE home brew #podcast where we answer all of your home brewing questions and discuss anything related to craft beer!
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Yeast Starters, Auto-Siphons, and Grain Mill Maintenance
Welcome back and buckle up because it’s time for the Homebrew Happy Hour podcast!… THE home brew #podcast where we answer all of your home brewing questions and discuss anything related to craft beer! Lorena is here to help answer your questions and I’m here to be an example of what ADHD looks like in 40 year old bald men.
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Crisp Pilsners, Cider Back Sweetening & Cellaring Beer Q&A
Thank you so much for tuning into the Homebrew Happy Hour podcast!… THE home brew #podcast where we answer all of your home brewing questions and discuss anything related to craft beer! On this week’s episode, Lorena Evans (Queen Bee @ BrewersFriend.com) joins me to help tackle your questions.
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OG Fat Tire & The World of Draught Beer with Matt Meadows
Welcome back, my friends! As you may (or may not) know, this month’s Patreon Trub Club kit is a clone of the OG version of Fat Tire. It’s a classic, for sure, and I’m so excited to have it on tap soon. I’m even more excited that I get to welcome New Belgium’s Director of Field Quality, Matt Meadows! It’s almost been 11 years since I’ve had Matt on
Emergency Glycol Failures, Diacetyl Rests & Hop Alpha Acids Explained!
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Did I Ruin My Beer? + Extract Wars & Kettle Sizing!
Happy Friday, my friend! Who else has been watching this wild World Cup? I might be in the minority here, but I’m pumped for the finals this weekend. Let’s go, Argentina!
ANYWAY
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Inside Atlanta’s Premier Brew Shop with Joshua Lord | Episode 484
When you start homebrewing, it usually begins with a specific obsession. For this week’s guest, that obsession was a total lack of great, accessible Saisons in his local market, so he did what any passionate brewer would do: he eventually bought the whole homebrew supply shop! I am so delighted to sit down with Joshua Lord, the owner and brewer at The Brew Depot over in Alpharetta, G
Inside Boulevard Brewing Co with Brand Manager Adam Hall
Y’all – the streak of bad luck has been broken! To catch you up to speed, in case you don’t know what I’m referring to… I started off 2026 with a goal to offer premium clones of OG craft beer legends for our Trub Club members AND also nab interviews with the people and/or the brewers behind those legends. In January, we brewed a Shiner Bock and interviewed Shi
Hop Extracts for Dry Hopping, Lager Yeast Kölsch, & Solving Low OG Problems | Episode 482
Two episodes in one week?! Woohoo! Well, it’s mostly because I failed to put an episode out last week and I did, legit, feel bad about that. ICYMI – my Pop and I were at #HomebrewCon last week and discussed our thoughts on that trip here: https://youtu.be/s4ZyLDoHjdc
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Our Trip to #HomebrewCon 2026 in Asheville, NC | Episode 481
My Pop and I had the best trip ever this past week as we left Austin, Texas, flew into Nashville, and road tripped it out to Asheville via the beautiful Smokey Mountains so we could attend #HomebrewCon 2026. In today’s episode, we recap the entire trip. If you’re only interested in our thoughts on the conference, use the timestamp below! Otherwise…
Thank you so much fo
The Road to HomebrewCon 2026 in Asheville w/ Julia Herz | Episode 480
It’s great to have Julia Herz from the American Homebrewers Association (https://homebrewersassociation.org/) back on the show this week to discuss the upcoming #HomebrewCon (NEXT WEEK, FYI, SO GO BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW). Personally, I have high expectations for this year’s show because, well, my Pop and I are going to be there! If you’re attending this year’s event,
Do You REALLY Need Rice Hulls? | SRM, Growler Fills, & Draft Sparkling Water | Episode 479
Better late than never, amirite? Apologies for the delay in publishing this but I’m thrilled to have my favorite homebrewer on the planet, Ms Lorena Evans, back on the show (via last minute request ) to help take your questions and, mostly, to participate in a variety of shenanigans with me. I always have the best time when she’s around!
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Is Pressure Fermentation Worth It? The Good, Bad, and the Potential Geysers! | Episode 478
My buddy (and 2025 Homebrewer of the Year), Wayne Doucette, was kind enough to come on this week’s episode and help me take YOUR questions. This week, we focused mostly on pressure fermentation and I had a real good time plus I learned a lot. Let me know in the comments below what you think!
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The Golden Hive Update: Mead, Makers, CBC and HomebrewCon Asheville | Episode 477
Holy moly, y’all – this week’s episode was a BLAST! I’m so excited to welcome my buddy, Charlie, from Golden Hive Mead back on the show to catch up, recap his Craft Brewer’s Conference experience, talk about his current projects, and looking forward to hanging out in Asheville next month for HomebrewCon 2026. Y’all are in for a real treat!
Thank you s
Pressure, Purity, and The Great Sparge Debate | Episode 476
You guys are in for a treat this week because I have a special guest who joined the show to help me take your questions AND do some catching up. It was last minute but I’m super excited that it happend!
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Fixing Foamy Beer, Frozen Fruit Tips, & Easy Hop Subs | Episode 475
Is it oddly cold for May wherever you’re listening from? Dude, it’s been like 58 here this whole week. I’m not complaining because I love it! Anyway – welcome back, my friends, to another jam-packed episode. This week, our good friend, Lorena Evans, is joining me to tackle your questions and to humor me and my ADHD. I had a blast and I’m sure you will too!
Is Your Process Outdated? The Truth on Kegs, Secondary Conditioning, & Must Have Gear | Ep.474
I’m so happy to have you back, my friend! This week might seem long-winded and that’s because I have nobody here to reign me in. That’s right – I’m doing this week’s episode all by myself but DON’T FEAR… I *think* I got some useful information out this week. As always, I welcome your feedback in the comments below or call it in to 325-305-610
3 Topics for Brewing Better Beer: Dry Hopping, Used Gear Tips, & Medaling at Competitions – Ep. 473
Howdy, friends! I hope you’re doing well. We’re back with a jam-packed episode this week, featuring my good buddy – BrewersFriend.com pro, Lorena Evans. She helps me take YOUR questions so that we can all strive towards brewing better beer. It really doesn’t get much better than that!
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No New Episode but Don’t Forget About the Boston Lager!
Hey, y’all! I apologize for no new episode this week but I did want to drop in and remind y’all that the Samuel Adams Boston Lager clone kit is live over at Patreon.com/HomebrewHappyHour ! Even though I got big-timed by Boston Beer, we’re still going to enjoy brewing this American classic. It’s a delicious Vienna Lager styled beer and I’m confident you’re g
The Challenges of Operating a Homebrew Supply Shop in 2026 – Ep. 472
Something I’ve been wanting to do for a while is to feature more of the people behind the scenes of our nation’s mom & pop homebrew supply shops. Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you likely know that it hasn’t been the best time for our industry. Shops are closing up left and right and some might say it’s a little “doom and gloom”. HOWEV
The Art of the Craft: Life, Lyrics, and Lager with Joe Whiting – Ep. 471
You’re in for a real treat today because on this episode I am joined by my good buddy (and an INCREDIBLE musician), Joe Whiting. Joe hasn’t been on the show since November 2021, so I thought it would be great to catch up with him, recap his history as a brewer, and hear his perspective on how homebrewing has changed, the current state of homebrewing, and his thoughts on the pot
Mastering the Basics: Yeast Harvesting, Base Malts, and Mash Ratios – Ep. 470
You know it’s going to be a great episode when BrewersFriend.com pro, Lorena Evans, is on the show! I’m so thankful to have her expertise a lot lately and I’m looking forward to having her on even more this year.
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The Godfather of Double IPA: Vinnie Cilurzo on the Birth of Pliny the Elder – Ep. 469
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 incre
From Brewing to Biohacking: Trong’s New Wellness Tool – Ep. 468
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 an
Unwanted Pellicle, Sprinkling vs Rehydrating Dry Yeast, & When to Rack Your Batch – Ep. 467
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.
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I’m Unemployed (but Homebrew Happy Hour is NOT Going Away). What’s Next? – Ep. 466
It’s true: I am officially unemployed.
[insert “End of the Road” by Boyz II Men here]
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Brewing Water Chemistry: Understanding Mash, Boil, and Fermentation pH with Wayne Doucette – Ep. 465
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 Homebrew Happy Hour podcast!… THE home brew #podcast where we answer
A Hill Country Original: Talking Real Ale w/ Brad Farbstein – Ep. 464
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
Parti-Gyle Brewing, IPA Freshness, & Backsweetening Kombucha – Episode 463
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
Last call for Shiner Bock Clone Kit
Hey friends! I just wanted to hop on here real quick and remind you that it is last call if you are wanting to brew the delicious Shiner Bock clone kit (https://www.patreon.com/posts/january-2026-kit-148064513) that we’ve come up with. I’m confident that you’re going to love this kit! Also, don’t forget to check out the interview I did with Shiner’s brewmaster, Gr
A Texas Craft Beer Tradition: Inside Spoetzel Brewery w/ Shiner Brewmaster Greg Hybner – Ep.462
Around October 2025, I came up with an idea for our 2026 Trub Club recipe kits (https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=21132635). 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!
Flow Control Faucets on Column Towers, Carbonating Kegs at Room Temp, What to do with an Infected Bucket, & Replicating My Favorite Commercial Beer – Ep. 461
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 Homebrew Happy Hour podcast!… THE home brew #podcast where we answer all o
What Upgrades to Spend my Money on, What to do when Fermentation Stalls Out, & Bottling vs Kegging – Ep. 460
Howdy, folks! Todd and James join me for our first Q&A episode of the new year. It’s time for the Homebrew Happy Hour podcast!… THE home brew #podcast where we answer all of your home brewing questions and discuss anything related to craft beer!
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Favorite Beer, Favorite Gear, & Happy New Year! – Ep. 459
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 Homebrew Happy
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.
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Late Hop Addition Mishaps, When to Mill my Grains, What is a Kolsch, & Turnkey Kegerators vs a DIY Build – Ep. 458
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 Homebrew Happy Hour podcast!… THE home brew #podca
HomebrewCon is back, baby! An Interview with Julia Herz from the American Homebrewers Association – Ep. 457
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 (https://homebrewersassociation.org/) 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
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 – Ep. 456
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 Homebrew Happy Hour podcast!… THE home brew #podcast where we answer all of your hom
Tips for Carbonating & Serving Water, Avoiding Suckback when Cold Conditioning, Does Time Heal Most Off-Flavors, & Dealing with a Stalled Fermentation – Ep. 455
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 Homebrew Happy Hour podcast!… THE home brew #podcast where we answer all of your home brewing question
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 – Ep. 454
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
Homebrew Disconnect Maintenance, Draft Beer Temperature Ranges for Serving, & Do Kegs Go Bad? – Ep. 453
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 Homebrew Happy Hour podcast!… THE home brew #podcast where we answer all of your home br
Open vs Closed Transferring, Planning Out Future Brew Days, Improving Mash Efficiency in Igloo Coolers, & Does the Yeast Strain Really Matter – Ep. 452
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 Homebrew Happy Hour podcast!… THE home brew #podcast where we answer all of your home brewing questions and discuss anythin
Replacing Regulator Gauges, Fermentation Temperature Ranges, Beer Line Cleaning Tips, & Dealing with Hop Creep – Ep. 451
Yes, you’re seeing things correctly – this is episode 451 of the Homebrew Happy Hour podcast!… 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 c
Decoction Mashing, How Important is a Water Profile, & Some Chit Chat Questions with our Friend Horst Dornbusch – Ep. 449
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 Homebrew Happy Hour podcast!… THE home brew #podcast where we answer all of your home brewing questions and discuss anything related to craft beer!
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Homebrewer Showcase: An Interview with River City Brewers Club President Adam Skjefstad – Ep. 448
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 communit
Boiling Times Explained, What’s the Deal w/ Cold Conditioning, How Full is too Full in my Keg, & Should I Secondary my Batch – Ep. 447
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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
Brewing Award Winning Beer at the Highest Level: An Interview with the AHA’s 2025 Homebrewer of the Year, Wayne Doucette – Ep. 446
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?
Dealing with Scorched Wort, Shelf Life of a SCOBY, & Tips for Counter Pressure Bottling Sours – Ep. 445
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 Homebrew Happy Hour podcast
What to do with Frozen Beer Lines, Fridge vs Chest Freezer for my Kegerator, & Routine Leak Checks on a Draft System – Ep. 444
Todd and James are back to help me take YOUR questions which means it’s time for another episode of our Homebrew Happy Hour podcast!… THE home brew #podcast where we answer all of your home brewing questions and discuss anything related to craft beer!
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1 Base Malt to Rule them All, 2 Taps 1 Keg, & Calculating Correct Temps After Mashing In – Ep. 443
Todd and James are back to help me take YOUR questions which means it’s time for another episode of our Homebrew Happy Hour podcast!… THE home brew #podcast where we answer all of your home brewing questions and discuss anything related to craft beer!
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Mastering the BJCP Tasting Exam: An Interview with Doug Walker from Rusty Nut Brew & Que – Ep. 442
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
A Keg Cleaning Question, Using Saaz as a Substitute in a Kolsch, & 2 Kegs 1 Spunding Valve – Ep. 441
Somebody can correct me if I’m wrong, but I do believe that this episode is the FIRST TIME EVER that I’ve done it alone. No gimmicks, no canned responses… just me taking YOUR questions (and, likely, providing horrible answers) because Todd and James have abandoned me. So, strap in, buckle up – it is time for another episode of our Homebrew Happy Hour podcast!…
Same Hop but Different Alpha Acid Numbers, Are Water Profiles Worth it, & How Long is too Long in Primary Fermentation – Ep. 440
I’m so thrilled that my good friend (even though she doesn’t acknowledge me as a good friend) LORENA EVANS is back on the show! Buckle up because it is time for another episode of our Homebrew Happy Hour podcast!… THE home brew #podcast where we answer all of your home brewing questions and discuss anything related to craft beer!
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Brewing Non-Alcoholic Beer and Catching up with Trong from HomebrewerLab.com – Ep. 439
You know it’s going to be a great episode when our good buddy, Trong, is back on the show! I can’t believe it’s been more than half the year before we’ve had him on in 2025, but he’s here and he’s loaded with a TON of information. Join us for the fun because it’s time for another episode of our Homebrew Happy Hour podcast!… THE home brew #pod
Using Huge Hose in a Keezer, Jockey Box Coils and Flow Control Faucets, & Using a Quick Carb Lid for Beer – Ep. 438
Todd joins me this week for another episode of our Homebrew Happy Hour podcast!… THE home brew #podcast where we answer all of your home brewing questions and discuss anything related to craft beer!
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What to do with Mixed Grains, Kegging Cocktails, Adding Pressure to Your Fermenter, & Preventing Gas Line Backflow – Ep. 437
Welcome back, ladies & gentlemen! I hope your Summer is going well. I just got back from a cruise and I confess: it was hard having to come back to reality. Either way, I’m here, Todd’s here, and it is time for another episode of our Homebrew Happy Hour podcast!… THE home brew #podcast where we answer all of your home brewing questions and discuss anything related to
What it Takes to Start Judging Beer: a Recap of Kolsch Cup and Lots More with Jonathan Marut – Ep. 436
Welcome back, my friends! This week’s episode is a fun one because it includes one of my favorite homebrewers on the planet, Mr. Jonathan Marut. Instead of the ‘Marut Minute’, I’m getting like the Marut 42 minutes! woohoo!With that being said, it is time for another episode of our Homebrew Happy Hour podcast!… THE home brew #podcast where we answer all of your
What to Know When Using True Flow Control Faucets, Why Do We Sparge, Excessive Foam from 1 Tap, & Switching from Bottling to Kegging – Ep. 435
Welcome back, ladies & gentlemen! I hope your Summer is going well. I just got back from a cruise and I confess: it was hard having to come back to reality. Either way, I’m here, Todd’s here, and it is time for another episode of our Homebrew Happy Hour podcast!… THE home brew #podcast where we answer all of your home brewing questions and discuss anything related to
How to Brew an Award Winning Kolsch: An Interview with the 2025 Kolsch Cup Grand Champion, Robert Abbott – Ep. 434
In case you missed it, we just wrapped up our annual Kölsch Cup competition (link below) and we had A BLAST! So many exceptional entries made it very difficult to pick a winner, but we did. Which is why I’m so proud to present today’s episode to you – an interview with our Grand Champion! With that being said, it is time for another episode of our Homebrew Happy Hour podc
Installing a Long Line Draft Beer System in Your Home, Transferring From the Fermenter While Krausen is Still Present, & What to do with a Sack full of Weevils – Ep. 433
Howdy, homebrewer! I hope you like fresh episodes because it is time for another episode of our Homebrew Happy Hour podcast!… THE home brew #podcast where we answer all of your home brewing questions and discuss anything related to craft beer!
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Everything You Need to Know About Monster Brewing Hardware – An Interview with Fred Francis – Ep. 432
I am so happy to be partnering with Monster Brewing Hardware because, for the LONGEST TIME, y’all have namedropped Monster as THE best consumer grain mills on the market. They’re affordable and they’re durable – the perfect combination for a cheapo like me. I’m also so happy to be featuring the owner/operator/sole employee doing it all over there – Mr. F
Configuring a Thermostat Temperature Controller, Getting Different SRMs from the Same Recipe, & Is it Worth the Money to Upgrade to Stainless Steel Fermenters – Ep. 431
Buckle up and settle down in something comfy because it is time for another episode of our Homebrew Happy Hour podcast!… THE home brew #podcast where we answer all of your home brewing questions and discuss anything related to craft beer!
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Learn More about the Brewtubers with Nick Lesogor from Exit 12 Homebrew – Ep. 430
Howdy, y’all! I had an absolute blast learning more about the Brewtuber homebrew community with their VP, Nick Lesogor. We also digressed into a lot of side talk and since Todd wasn’t here to reign me in, I had fun. I know you’re going to enjoy this week’s episode and I hope you check out what the Brewtubers are doing.
So, it’s time for another episode of
Mitigating Suckback During Cold Conditioning, Maintenance Tips for Stainless Steel Conical Fermenters, & Bottling and Filling Growlers from a Keg – Ep. 429
Happy to have you back, my friends! If you’re actually taking the time to read this, I want you to know how much we appreciate you tuning in. If you’re watching on YouTube, it would mean a lot to us if you could like this video and subscribe to the channel. While you’re here, leave a comment below and let me know what you’ve got going on for your next brew day. If y
Brewing Traditional Continental European Styles with Hagen Dost from Dovetail Brewery – Ep. 428
Welcome back, my friend. Let me tell you – Todd and I had a FANTASTIC trip out to Chicago. I’ve never actually been, outside of a layover here and there, so it was great getting to visit a wonderful craft beer city. Specifically, we got to hang out a lot with the crew at Dovetail Brewery. They are not only making incredible beer in the heart of Chicago, they’re also true
Todd’s Opinions on the State of Homebrewing, Installing Inline Flow Control into an Existing Draft System, & Tips for Going from Extract to All Grain Brewing – Ep. 427
Howdy, homebrewer! Thank you so much for tuning into this week’s episode. I don’t say this enough but we sincerely appreciate each and every one of you who takes the time to tune in. If you’re reading this and you haven’t already, please subscribe to our YouTube channel (SMASH THAT LIKE BUTTON, HIT THE BELL ICON, [INSERT SOMETHING ELSE HERE THAT YOUTUBERS ARE SUPPOS
Hill Country Brewing w/ Calvin Kouba from Middleton Brewing – Ep. 426
I must confess – as much as I love having Todd and James on the podcast, I’ve actually really been enjoying some of these ‘off’ episodes where I get to meet up with pro brewers and learn more about their stories. I’m spoiled to live in an area surrounded by great craft beer and local central Texans know that Middleton Brewing is one of the best in the area! Ow
Is Homebrewing a Dying Hobby, Does my Infected Batch Mean I Have Infected Equipment, & Avoiding Scorched Grains – Ep. 425
Thanks for tuning in, my friends! This week’s episode was supposed to have James AND Todd on it, but Todd had to bail on us very last minute. No worries though!
With that, it’s time for another episode of our Homebrew Happy Hour podcast!… THE home brew #podcast where we answer all of your home brewing questions and discuss anything related to craft beer!
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