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Pilsners and pH with Max Shafer – BeerSmith Podcast #301

Max Shafer joins me this week to discuss Craft Pilsners, decoction and controlling the pH of your beer during the whirlpool and for dry hopping. 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 […]

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March 19, 2024 by admin 0 Comments

New release round-up: Better-for-you market continues to grow

New low carb lagers and an Australian rollout of a popular non-alcoholic stout hit the shelves and beer taps.

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March 14, 2024 by admin 0 Comments

France Is Not a Beer Country, but It Could Be

France is famous for its attachment to good food and good alcohol—the French art de vivre. Beer still doesn’t seem to qualify as such. But that might be changing.

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March 8, 2024 by admin 0 Comments

Moffat Beach Brewing Co named Australia’s best beer

The Sunshine Coast brewery claimed Grand Champion Beer at the RNA Royal Queensland Beer Awards for the third year.

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March 6, 2024 by admin 0 Comments

Understanding Malts with Jeff Bloem – BeerSmith Podcast #299

Jeff Bloem from Murphy & Rude malting joins me this week to demystify the various types of malts used in brewing 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 […]

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February 23, 2024 by admin 0 Comments

Evolution of Homebrew Equipment with John Blichmann – BeerSmith Podcast #298

John Blichmann joins me this week to discuss the evolution of home brewing equipment from the late 1980’s to the current day. 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 […]

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February 14, 2024 by admin 0 Comments

Technical Brewing Programs with Andrew Burns – BeerSmith Podcast #297

Andrew Burns joins me this week from Dakota County Technical College to talk about brewing education programs for working professionals. 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 […]

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January 30, 2024 by admin 0 Comments

Cheesecake and Ice Cream and Blueberry, Oh My: The Allure of Smoothie Sours

Smoothie sours are attracting a whole new audience of beer drinkers that otherwise would not make their way into a brewery.

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January 26, 2024 by admin 0 Comments

DMS In Beer with Dr Charlie Bamforth – BeerSmith Podcast #296

Dr Charlie Bamforth joins me this week to discuss Dimethyl Sulfide (DMS) in beer and how to manage it. 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. […]

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January 23, 2024 by admin 0 Comments

Brad’s Tart Cherry Mead – Mead Case Study

This week I thought I would mix things up a bit by presenting a very high gravity Tart Cherry fruit mead made with widely available ingredients. High Gravity Mead Design I started making high gravity melomels back in 2016 as I have always been fascinated with the style, which I find to be some of […]

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January 15, 2024 by admin 0 Comments

BestMalz Malt with Dr Axel Goehler – BeerSmith Podcast #295

Dr Axel Goehler, the CEO of Bestmalz joins us to discuss the state of German malting, European Craft Brewing and the recent BRAU 2023 conference. 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 […]

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December 31, 2023 by admin 0 Comments

Australia and New Zealand Hops – Hop Groups

This week I take a look at the hops from New Zealand and Australia which have become some of the most desirable IPA hops in the world over the last few years. Hop Varieties from Australia and New Zealand As the US craft beer industry has grown, many of the varieties from Australia and New […]

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December 29, 2023 by admin 0 Comments

Rise and Shine: Brewers Add Coffee & Workspaces

Taprooms have long been community meeting places, and now some are choosing to welcome that community bright and early by using their buildings as coffee shops and all-day workspaces.

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December 13, 2023 by admin 0 Comments

British Brewing in WWII with Ron Pattinson – BeerSmith Podcast #294

Ron Pattinson joins me this week to discuss his recently published book on British Brewing in World War II (WWII). 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 […]

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December 12, 2023 by admin 0 Comments

What are the US craft beer trends coming in 2024?

Beer with an American flag in the background.

Craft brewers are predicting growth in some varieties like pilsner while sales of more traditional beers like lager may slow.

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December 6, 2023 by admin 0 Comments

Pacific Northwest Hops – Hop Groups

This week I examine a group of US hops from the Pacific Northwest. These American hops form the heart of the US Craft Beer revolution and are widely used in American Pale Ale, and the wide array of India Pale Ales (IPAs) that now dominate Craft Beer production in the US. The Pacific Northwest Hops […]

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November 30, 2023 by admin 0 Comments

Sympathy for the Cellar Person

Many of the qualities that make beer so deeply enjoyable and dear to us can be traced directly to an unsung role: the cellar person.

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November 20, 2023 by admin 0 Comments

Coffee & Beer: A Dynamic Duo

Many breweries are adding on a whole new aspect of the business: a coffee roastery or shop sharing the same space as house-made beers.

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November 16, 2023 by admin 0 Comments

Sierra Nevada’s local availability to be heavily reduced

The US brewery's Australian importer Phoenix Beers has cited cost increases as the reason for the decision.

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November 15, 2023 by admin 0 Comments

A Salute to Veteran-Owned Breweries

In honor of Veterans Day, we’re highlighting a few veteran-owned breweries from across the United States.

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November 8, 2023 by admin 0 Comments

Bingo! Breweries Score on Game Night

Breweries across the country are using game nights to draw in diverse crowds, welcome new guests, and expand their communities.

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November 3, 2023 by admin 0 Comments

Thiolized Yeast with Adam Mills – BeerSmith Podcast #290

Adam Mills joins me this week to discuss the use of Thiol boosting yeast, mash hopping and other techniques to enhance the tropical/fruity flavors in IPAs and New England IPAs. 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 […]

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November 1, 2023 by admin 0 Comments

British and English Hops – Brewing Hop Groups

This week I take a look at the English hop group and what makes these hops unique for English ales. English Hop Growing The British hops group consists of hop varieties grown in Great Britain. These hops were first grown in the South-East counties of Suffolk, Kent, Surrey and Sussex. A short time later the […]

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October 14, 2023 by admin 0 Comments

Fruits and Mead with Ken Schramm – BeerSmith Podcast #289

Ken Schramm joins me this week to discuss which fruits work best in meads. 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 This Week’s Episode […]

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September 21, 2023 by admin 0 Comments

The History of German Adjunct Lager with Greg Casey – BeerSmith Podcast #288

Dr Greg Casey joins me this week to discuss the interesting history of German Adjunct Lager and how it influenced the rise of American Adjunct Lager here in the US. 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 […]

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September 12, 2023 by admin 0 Comments

Barrel Aged Stouts with Skip Schwartz – BeerSmith Podcast #287

This week Skip Schwartz, the head brewer at WeldWerks brewing joins me to discuss brewing barrel aged stouts. 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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August 31, 2023 by admin 0 Comments

The Great Outdoors: Beers to Enjoy while Camping

Any beer can be a camping beer, of course, but here are some suggestions for cooling down after a hike or warming up around the firepit.

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August 18, 2023 by admin 0 Comments

Recipe of the week: Freestyle’s Hazy IPA

This week we've caught up with Mark Smith at Perth's Freestyle Brewing to let us in on a style he loves the most.

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August 17, 2023 by admin 0 Comments

Wit Beer and Light Lager with Larry Horwitz – BeerSmith Podcast #285

This week I welcome Larry Horwitz, the head brewer from Crooked Hammock to discuss Wit Beer and Light Lager 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 […]

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July 27, 2023 by admin 0 Comments

Treading Lightly: Breweries Reduce Environmental Impact

As breweries increasingly consider craft beer’s environmental impact, many are turning toward more sustainable ingredients to reduce their footprint.

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July 24, 2023 by admin 0 Comments