Brewnology: The Podcast

Brewnology: The Podcast


Latest Episodes

Episode 32- International Dark Lager - Home Roasting grains
November 15, 2016

In this episode we take a close look at category 2C, International Dark Lager. We examine the style, a recipe, some water suggestions, and more before moving on to talking about home roasting your own malts and how to make caramel malt.

Episode 31- Belgian Dubbel and More on Malts
October 31, 2016

In this episode we take a close look at Belgian Dubbel as well as evaluate a commercial example. After that we continue with our in-depth discussion of common malts and their various attributes.

episode 30 - ESB- Malts Part 2
October 18, 2016

In this episode we take a close look at ESB and evaluate a commercial example, we then look closely at base malts, their flavor, aroma, and characteristics.

Episode 29- Reading Style Guidelines 2- Weizen Bock - How we adjust our water
October 04, 2016

In this episode of Brewnology we revisit a topic we feel we didn't really cover all that well earlier. Reading the guidelines. We then take a look at Weizenbock. Finally we get personal with our own personal water adjustment processes.

Episode 28 Entering Competition - Kellerbier - Head Retention
September 20, 2016

In this episode we talk about how to find and enter a homebrew competition. We then take a look at a new reveiwing style where only one of us knows the brewery and the beer and we start off with Kellerbier. Finally we talk about everything you really...

Episode 27 Flavor and Aroma Descriptors - International Pale Lager - Clarity
September 06, 2016

In this episode of Brewnology we talk about flavor, aroma, appearance, and mouthfeel descriptors to help with judging vocabulary. We then take a look at International Pale Lager, and finish things out talking about beer clarity.

Episode 26 - Exam Grading Timeline - American Light Lager - Malts Part 1
August 23, 2016

In this episode we are taking a look at why it takes so long to get your grades back from your tasting exam.We then look at American light lager as our style review. Finally we start to talk malts by discussing what malts do not need to mashed and why.

Episode 25 - American Barleywine vs American Strong Ale - Dopplebock - Phenols
August 09, 2016

In this episode we help distinguish the difference between American Barleywine and American Strong ale. We then dissect a commercial example of Dopplebock with Spaten Optimator. Finally we talk the basics of phenols.

Episode 24 - Witbier vs Saison - English Porter - Malting
July 26, 2016

In this episode, we compare and contrast Witbier and Saison. We then look at Fuller's London Porter as we talk English Porter with the taste along portion. Finally we talk malting and the process it takes to turn barley into malted barley.

Brewnology Special Edition- Listener Beer Reviews -Keith and Alex
July 20, 2016

In this special edition we evaluate 3 homebrews submitted by listeners. If homebrew evaluation is not your cup of tea, then this episode may not be your cup of tea. But not to worry, a regular show will be released on our regular scheduled day, July 26th.