04-09-26 - Deconstructing Partigyles

04-09-26 - Deconstructing Partigyles

Author: James Spencer April 8, 2026 Duration: 54:51
Author Peter Symons tells us how he used artificial intelligence to untangle a homebrew recipe for a favorite vintage beer.

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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12-02-21 - Beer Yeast Sampler [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:57
James and Steve compare beers made with Active Dry and Rapid Rise bread yeast against one made with US-05.
11-18-21 - U. S. Open Beer Championship [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:29
Dow Scoggins and Michael Conger from the U. S. Open Beer Championship talk about their competition and give a bit of advice for competing and judging.
11-11-21 - Expanding Crisis [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:13
Sean Slape of Crisis Brewing Company catches us up on his work to expand his once tiny brewery into a successful small brewery through brewing delicious beers.
11-04-21 - Mountain Fork Brewery [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:50
Johann the Brewer from Mountain Fork Brewery talks about brewing traditionally-inspired beers with river water in southeastern Oklahoma.
10-28-21 - Space Yeast Mead [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:19
Dan Schreffler of Space Time Mead and Cider Works shares a mead made with yeast sent to the edge of space along with three other delicious meads.
10-21-21 - Building a "Perfect" Keezer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:07
Matt Giovanisci of the Brew Cabin YouTube channel walks us through how he built a keezer that is ideal for his home brewery.
10-14-21 - Partigyle Techniques [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:37
Peter Symons, author of Guile Brews, talks about the process of using brewing software to design partigyle beers.
10-07-21 - Hatch Wit and Steve's Shop [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:16
Steve shares a Belgian Wit chili pepper experiment and sums up his time as owner of Steve's Brew Shop.
09-30-21 - Natural State Beer Gold [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:45
We catch up with Mark and Ryan Smith at Natural State Beer following their taking GABF gold for their maibock.
09-23-21 - Tulsa Craft Beer Invitational [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:07
We travel to Tulsa to sample beers from the Oklahoma breweries gathered for the festival in High Gravity's parking lot.