Experimental Brewing

Experimental Brewing


Latest Episodes

Episode 201 – You Can Go Home Again
September 03, 2024

Denny went back home to Newtown Iowa for the first time in decades and wouldnt you know it, there was a brewery there! Denny sat down with Joe Kesteloot, head brewer of Gezellig Brewing. Denny even found a hazy that Continue reading

Brew Files – Episode 168 – True Blue Brews with Peter
August 05, 2024

The Brew Is Out There! Peter is back with his fourth book about Australian brewing True Blue Brews. He and Drew talk the invention of refrigeration, yeast isolation and other practices that radically changed Australias brewing habits and what Continu

Episode 200 – REPLAY – Hopping at HomeBrewCon
July 22, 2024

Normally this time of year wed be bringing you a taste of HomeBrewCon, but with no full event this year, lets revisit last years show! Live from San Diego Its the Denny and Drew and Friends Show! Seriously, were Continue reading

Brew Files – Episode 167 – IPAs with Gourmet Brewing
July 02, 2024

The Brew Is Out There! Its a game of reverso! Denny and Drew get interviewed by Doug Piper of Gourmet Brewing about what makes a great IPA! Links Gourmet Brewing: https//gourmetbrewing.com Gourmet Brewing YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DougPipersr Gou

Episode 199 – Denny In Temecula
June 12, 2024

Not everything that happens behind the scenes is nefarious! Denny and Drew brought Mike Neice of the Barley Bandits behind the Falcons booth to try an Alesong beer before digging into his Hoppy Lager that Denny truly loved. Episode Links: Continue readi

Brew Files – Episode 166 – Optimal Wit
June 08, 2024

The Brew Is Out There! In another look at semi forgotten styles, Drew sits down with Bill Butcher of Alexandrias Port City Brewing to discuss their World Beer Cup Gold Medal winning beer Optimal Wit and what makes a Continue reading

Episode 198 – Denny In Temecula
May 22, 2024

For the first time, Denny Conn made his way to the Southern California Homebrewers Festival in Temecula. Hear his reaction to the beers and festivities and his talk! Episode Links: Zebulon Ales The WWII Pub with Ron Pattison Continue reading

Brew Files – Episode 165 – REPLAY – Extract with Jay
May 08, 2024

The Brew Is Out There! Given all the recent talk about extract and brewing its time to revisit a 2017 conversation! Drew and Denny hit the phones with Jay Ankeney, a long time homebrewer in Los Angeles whos been Continue reading

Episode 197 – Golden Clams
April 29, 2024

Its the busy brewing season for Drew and we prove we can still make mistakes like bringin back the infamous Clam Chowder Saison! In the Lounge we sit and talk with homebrewer Jason Barker about his recent winning efforts Continue reading

Brew Files – Episode 164 – Matt’s French 75
April 23, 2024

The Brew Is Out There! Youve heard us speak about the pleasures of Alesongs French 75 cocktail inspired barrel aged Saison. Now weve brought Matt Van Wyk back to discuss how their process works behind the French 75 and their Continue reading