08-18-22 - Mead Day Chat

08-18-22 - Mead Day Chat

Author: James Spencer August 17, 2022 Duration: 1:00:00
Ricky the Meadmaker of Groennfell and Havoc meaderies joins James and Steve on Mead Day Eve to chat about their favorite honey beverages.

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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04-16-15 Homebrew Heroics [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:42
Chris Colby, editor of Beer and Wine Journal, joins James to reveal the winners of our Homebrew Heroics contest.
04-09-15 Brulosopher Experiments Part 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:29
Marshall Schott of Brulosophy returns to the podcast to share two experiments: brewing water chemistry and hybrid lager fermentation.
04-02-15 Core Distilling [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:28
Nathan Traw, brewer and distiller at Core Brewing and Distilling, takes us through the distillation process, and Jesse Core talks about his company's progress.
03-26-15 To Dump or Not? And NHC Contest [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:44
Chris Colby, editor of Beer and Wine Journal, talks about how to assess suspicious beers, and Gary Glass, director of the American Homebrewers Association, helps us introduce a contest to give away two free registrations…
03-19-15 Brewing with Maple [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:39
Homebrewer Ryan Leamy from Vermont talks about making maple wine and maple beers and gives us some background on where maple syrup comes from.
03-12-15 Brulosopher Experiments [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:09
Marshall Schott of the blog Brulosophy shares two experiments: testing the effects of a 30-minute boil and the addition of Irish moss.
03-05-15 Superior Bathhouse Brewing [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:52
Brewery owner Rose Schweikhart gets advice from John Palmer on brewing with hot spring water from Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas.
02-26-15 Blonde Ale Experiment [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:05
Homebrewer Dan Kuczmarski joins us again to share his experiment fermenting a blonde ale with four different yeast strains.
02-19-15 High Gravity Mash Inefficiency [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:29
Chris Colby, editor of Beer and Wine Journal, talks about why mashes for higher gravity beers can be more inefficient and what to do about it.
02-12-15 Brewing Software Update [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:55
Douglas Wawrzynzki helps sort through listener feedback on what brewing software they're using around the brewpot today.