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Beer Brewing Q&A with Jamil Zainasheff – BeerSmith Podcast #258

Jamil Zainasheff from Heretic Brewing joins me this week for a beer brewing question and answer session. Subscribe on iTunes to Audio version or Video version or Spotify or Google Play Download the MP3 File– Right Click and Save As to download this mp3 file. Your browser does not support the audio element. Topics in […]

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May 25, 2022 by admin 0 Comments

Salinity & Suds: Pairing Beer with Seafood

You know the saying: “Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime.” Well, beer’s always been there for fish, but only recently have chefs around the country sufficiently established the pairings between seafood and suds to make them part […]

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May 16, 2022 by admin 0 Comments

Alternative Languages for BeerSmith Desktop

This week I’m going to cover how you can run BeerSmith desktop in a variety of languages using the language files available online. With the worldwide popularity of our BeerSmith software, I often get users asking if it is available in non-English versions. Fortunately the software was designed with this in mind, so there are […]

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May 12, 2022 by admin 0 Comments

The History of Berliner Weisse with Ron Pattinson – BeerSmith Podcast #257

Ron Pattinson joins me this week to discuss the interesting history of the Berliner Weisse sour beer style and how its popularity rose and fell in its native Germany. Subscribe on iTunes to Audio version or Video version or Spotify or Google Play Download the MP3 File– Right Click and Save As to download this […]

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May 10, 2022 by admin 0 Comments

Why Most Beer Brewers Today Use a Single Boil Addition

This week I take a look at the reason why most beer brewers have moved to a single boil addition instead of having short duration flavor and aroma hop additions in the boil. The History of Short Duration Boil Additions When I started brewing back in 1987 it was very common to use short duration, […]

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May 5, 2022 by admin 0 Comments

The Iodine Test for Checking Mash Conversion

This week I show you how to do an iodine test to see if your mash has completed and the starches in the mash have been fully converted to sugars. The Iodine Test for Mash Completion How does an all grain brewer know when the mash is complete? It turns out there is a very […]

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May 3, 2022 by admin 0 Comments

Mixed Yeast Fermentation in Beer with Chris White – BeerSmith Podcast #256

Chris White joins me this week to discuss the use of mixed yeast strains when making beer. Subscribe on iTunes to Audio version or Video version or Spotify or Google Play Download the MP3 File– Right Click and Save As to download this mp3 file. Your browser does not support the audio element. Topics in […]

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April 29, 2022 by admin 0 Comments

5 Pacific Northwest Breweries to Please Any Palate

The roots of American craft beer extend throughout the nation, but the bines of the movement are clearly embedded in the Pacific Northwest.

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April 25, 2022 by admin 0 Comments

Podcast EP 227 – Return to Festivals

Danny and Andy reunite to talk beer as only they can and discuss the following: – Danny’s trip to Side Project Invitational. – Andy’s trip to Bistro IPA fest in Hayward, CA. – Homebrew fest details. – The very fluid Modern Times situation. – Stone Brewing’s debt situation. – Stone Brewing / Molson Coors lawsuit. […]

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April 22, 2022 by admin 0 Comments

Steeping and Mashing Dark Grains in BeerSmith

This week I take a look at how to incorporate separately steeped dark grains with BeerSmith, a technique often used to minimize burnt, harsh roast grain flavors in the finished beer. Steeping/Sparging vs Mashing Dark Grains As I covered in this original article on the topic, all grain brewers can be well served by separately […]

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April 19, 2022 by admin 0 Comments

Sour Beers with Michael Tonsmeire – BeerSmith Podcast #255

Michael Tonsmeire joins me this week to discuss sour beer brewing and his experiences creating sour Craft beers. Subscribe on iTunes to Audio version or Video version or Spotify or Google Play Download the MP3 File– Right Click and Save As to download this mp3 file. Your browser does not support the audio element. Topics […]

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April 14, 2022 by admin 0 Comments

Revitalizing Neighborhoods and Reigniting Memories

Nothing attracts customers to a brewery more than incredible beer. But a close second? An incredible location!

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April 11, 2022 by admin 0 Comments

Firestone Walker Debuts Mind Haze Light

(Paso Robles, CA) – Firestone Walker’s Mind Haze phenomenon continues to expand with the release of Mind Haze Light—a hazy IPA that delivers max flavor at just 100 calories per can. Mind Haze Light is the latest entry into a family of IPAs that includes Mind Haze, Double Mind Haze and the Mind Haze Tropical […]

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April 7, 2022 by admin 0 Comments

Understanding a Beer Yeast Data Sheet

This week I take a look at the key components of a brewing yeast data sheet and how to apply them when brewing beer. Yeast Data Sheets With the explosion of information available to home brewers, many yeast labs are now providing detailed data on the performance of their yeast strains. Virtually all yeast labs […]

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April 6, 2022 by admin 0 Comments

Lager Yeast with Randy Mosher – BeerSmith Podcast #254

Randy Mosher, the author of Radical Brewing and Mastering Homebrew, joins me this week to discuss lager yeast flavors and tips. Subscribe on iTunes to Audio version or Video version or Spotify or Google Play Download the MP3 File– Right Click and Save As to download this mp3 file. Your browser does not support the […]

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March 30, 2022 by admin 0 Comments

Brouhaha to use all-Aussie recycled plastic can carrier

Sunshine Coast brewery partners with Melbourne company Ecogrip to launch plastic can carrier.

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March 29, 2022 by admin 0 Comments

Lagers and Craft Brewing with Mitch Steele – BeerSmith Podcast #253

Mitch Steele joins me from New Realm Brewing to discuss Lager brewing, supply chains and the evolving world of Craft Brewing. Subscribe on iTunes to Audio version or Video version or Spotify or Google Play Download the MP3 File– Right Click and Save As to download this mp3 file. Your browser does not support the […]

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March 21, 2022 by admin 0 Comments

Is Cold IPA Really a New Beer Style (and Does that Even Matter)?

As if the countless American IPA iterations were not enough to satiate a hophead’s palate, a new one—dubbed Cold IPA—lingers bitterly on the horizon.

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March 21, 2022 by admin 0 Comments

Sour Beer Alternatives for Home Brewers – Part 2: Traditional Sours

In part 2 of this series I will cover the traditional method for making sour beers. Last week in part 1, I covered Kettle Souring which is a relatively quick way to make many sour beer styles. Last week I covered the “Kettle Sour” method where you add the bacteria to your wort up front, […]

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March 20, 2022 by admin 0 Comments

Donning, Downing, and Drowning the Shamrock: A Sordid Tale of Green Beer

Melissa Corbin explores St. Patrick's Day traditions and two Irish-American brewers of note.

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March 15, 2022 by admin 0 Comments

Sour Beer Alternatives for Home Brewers – Part 1: Kettle Souring

This week I’m going to cover the two major methods (in two parts) used to create sour beers at a home brew level. While sour beer brewing is considered a more advanced brewing technique, it is possible for even a beginning homebrewer to create great sour beers using these methods. Sour Beer Basics Sour beers […]

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March 9, 2022 by admin 0 Comments

Pints & Patios: The New Winter Pairing

With the pandemic about to enter its third year, breweries are finding creative ways to keep patios open in the heart of winter.

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March 6, 2022 by admin 0 Comments

BeerSmith Web Inventory and Shopping List Features

This week I take a look at the shopping list and inventory features available on BeerSmith Web. These features were added in March of 2022 to the web based version which you can try for free on BeerSmithRecipes.com from any computer, tablet or phone. The web based version provides a common view of inventory and […]

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March 2, 2022 by admin 0 Comments

Brewing Adjuncts with Dr Charlie Bamforth – BeerSmith Podcast #252

Dr Charlie Bamforth joins me this week to discuss the use of non-barley adjuncts in beer brewing. Subscribe on iTunes to Audio version or Video version or Spotify or Google Play Download the MP3 File– Right Click and Save As to download this mp3 file. Your browser does not support the audio element. Topics in […]

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February 27, 2022 by admin 0 Comments

Dry Hop Creep in Beer Explained

This week I take a look at “dry hop creep”, what it is, how it affects beer and how to prevent it. This is my second article on the topic, and you can find the earlier article on dry hop creep here. What is Dry Hop Creep? At the basic level, dry hop creep is […]

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February 25, 2022 by admin 0 Comments

Iron Hill Brewery with Mark Edelson – BeerSmith Podcast #251

This week Mark Edelson joins me from Iron Hill brewery to discuss how he makes operational decisions across his 19 Craft brewery locations. Subscribe on iTunes to Audio version or Video version or Spotify or Google Play Download the MP3 File– Right Click and Save As to download this mp3 file. Your browser does not […]

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February 17, 2022 by admin 0 Comments

Ways to Quantify the Perception of Bitterness in Beer

This week I take a look at some of the factors affecting how bitterness in beer is perceived and how they interact in a finished beer. Bitterness Perception in Beer For many years, I thought that the International Bitterness Units (IBU) level drove the overall bitterness level in a finished beer. As I matured as […]

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February 14, 2022 by admin 0 Comments

Podcast EP 222 – Any Publicity is Good Publicity Unless You’re….

We are back with co-host Andy Carter, President of the California Home Brewers Association to discuss some of the latest important topics in craft beer including: – The current chapter of the never ending can shortage. – Rest in Peace Saint Archer. – What is going on with Kings and Convicts? – CANarchy’s tradjectory […]

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February 1, 2022 by admin 0 Comments

Aurora Hunting and Craft Beering in Fairbanks, Alaska

Fairbanks, Alaska, attracts visitors hoping to capture sight of the aurora borealis. If you're hunting aurora, these Fairbanks craft breweries should be part of your adventure.

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February 1, 2022 by admin 0 Comments

What’s Popular in Homebrewing with Chris Graham – BeerSmith Podcast #250

This week Chris Graham, President of MoreBeer joins me to discuss what is popular in home brewing including recent trends and new equipment. Subscribe on iTunes to Audio version or Video version or Spotify or Google Play Download the MP3 File– Right Click and Save As to download this mp3 file. Your browser does not […]

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January 31, 2022 by admin 0 Comments