01-09-25 - Recipe Development, Brown Forest Light

01-09-25 - Recipe Development, Brown Forest Light

Author: James Spencer January 8, 2025 Duration: 45:23
Chris Colby helps James formulate the recipe for a small, brown beer with German influences.

Hosted by James Spencer, Basic Brewing Radio is a weekly conversation for anyone curious about what goes into their glass. This isn't about distant experts or unattainable perfection; it's a practical guide for your kitchen or garage. Each episode digs into the craft of making beer and other beverages at home, transforming what might seem like a complex chemical process into a straightforward and deeply rewarding hobby. You'll hear honest discussions about techniques, ingredients, and the occasional happy accident that leads to a fantastic batch. The focus is always on removing intimidation, offering clear explanations, and building confidence so you can enjoy the creative process. Tuning into this podcast feels like getting advice from a knowledgeable friend who remembers what it was like to be a beginner. Whether you're considering your first brew or looking to refine your recipes, the conversations here provide a steady stream of ideas and encouragement. It's about the joy of crafting something with your own hands and sharing the results. Find Basic Brewing Radio wherever you get your podcasts, and join a community that celebrates the everyday art of homemade beer.
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11-01-07 Basic Brewing Radio - Reusing Yeast [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:34
Chris Colby, editor of Brew Your Own magazine, gives us tips on reusing all the good yeast we find in the bottom of our primary fermenter.
10-18-07 Basic Brewing Radio - GABF 2007 Recap [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:42
We talk to Great American Beer Festival first-timers Jeff Bearer of Craft Beer Radio, Rick Sellers of Pacific Brew News Radio and Rick Hagerbaumer of Big Foamy Head.
09-20-07 Basic Brewing Radio - Offbeat Yeasts Part One [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:14
Michael Tonsmeire, the Mad Fermentationist from Washington D.C., shares some of his beers made with other-than-normal yeast. In this episode: Kvass, Flanders Red, and a Strong, Dark Belgian.
09-13-07 Basic Brewing Radio - Keeping Bees [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:29
We talk to home brewer and amateur bee keeper Ryan Wilson about how to get insects to make the sweet stuff for our meads and braggots.
09-06-07 Basic Brewing Radio - "Marketing" Homebrew [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:23
Creative Consultants Bob Corscadden and James Gardner of jimbob give us tips on "selling" the idea of drinking homebrew and other good beers in this day of mass-marketed big-boy beers.