05-15-25 - FOAM Mash Your Luck

05-15-25 - FOAM Mash Your Luck

Author: James Spencer May 14, 2025 Duration: 33:37
James heads to Tulsa for a meeting of the Fellowship of Oklahoma Ale Makers (FOAM) as they spin the wheel for Mash Your Luck.

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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01-11-24 - Formal Brewing Education [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:34
James talks to Andrew Burns of Dakota County Technical College in Minnesota about his course to bring homebrewers to the professional level.
01-04-24 - Moist January [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:30
James and Steve sit down with Desiree and Dave from High Gravity in Tulsa to sip delicious beers and talk homebrew past, present, and future.
12-28-23 - Brewing Disasters [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:55:44
James and Steve delve into stories of brewing gone wrong from homebrewers from around the world and sample tasty homebrew from Scott Housel.
12-21-23 - Saison Variations [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:56
Homebrewer Scott Housel shares five beers created from a single base saison with James and Adam Ross of Twin Span Brewing.
12-14-23 - Recipe Development, Oat Malt Stout [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:27
James and Chris Colby are joined by beer author and historian Peter Symons to evaluate the Pre-prohibition American Lager from a previous episode and formulate a Stout using malted oats.
12-07-23 - Flyway Fayetteville [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:05
James and Steve visit with Kort Castleberry, who is now head brewer at New Province Brewing and Flyway Brewing's new Fayetteville, Arkansas, location about his dual responsibilities.
11-30-23 - Recipe Development, Holiday Ale [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:05
Special guest Josh Secaur from Gambit Brewing in St. Paul joins James and Matt to compare Kentucky Commons and help formulate a Winter Ale recipe.
11-16-23 - Hop Sampler - EKG vs Fuggle [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:35
James and Steve pit two traditional English favorite hops against each other and then blend them to see how they pair together. They also taste a listener-brewed beer with "Pink" hops.
11-09-23 - Mash Your Luck with The Bru Club [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:22
Haven Schultz from The Bru Club joins James to talk about his organization and roll the virtual dice for a club challenge.