11-03-05 Basic Brewing Radio - Yeast II

11-03-05 Basic Brewing Radio - Yeast II

Author: James Spencer November 3, 2005 Duration: 50:09
Our conversation continues with Dave Logsdon of Wyeast as we begin to answer questions from listeners on how to get the most out of yeast.

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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04-04-19 Catching Up with Fossil Cove [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:19
James samples beers with Ben Mills of Fossil Cove Brewing in Fayetteville, Arkansas, and learns about the brewery's recent expansion.
03-21-19 DC Homebrewers SMASH [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:48
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03-14-19 Scaling Up with Sapwood Cellars [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:42
Mad Fermentationist Michael Tonsmeire talks about the brewery he co-founded in Columbia, Maryland, and the challenges of scaling up from homebrew.
03-07-19 Lab Testing HSBUs [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:59
David Curtis of Bell's General Store in Kalamazoo talks about Select Centennial Hops and shares lab IBU tests of beers brewed for the Hop Sampler series.
02-28-19 Astarte Bronze-Age-Style Beer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:39
Homebrewer AJ Hart took part in an experimental archeology project on bronze age brewing techniques in Cyprus and collaborated with her husband, Justin, to bring those ideas home.
02-21-19 Chiller Stirring Experiment [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:24
Engineer Alex Roberts joins James again to test the effects on stirring a wort while it's being chilled by an immersion chiller. They also reverse the chiller's water flow.
02-14-19 Golden Ale Yeast Experiment [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:14
Kyle Swallow of Twin Lakes Homebrew Club and Rapps Barren Brewing in Mountain Home, Arkansas, talks about an experiment fermenting one Golden Ale wort with 13 different yeasts.
02-07-19 Year-Long Stout Collaboration [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:05
Homebrewer Chris McKenzie shares his experience collaborating with five other homebrewers in a year-long experiment to design the perfect stout.
01-31-19 Hawk Moth Brewing [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:47
James talks to Bradley Riggs of Hawk Moth Brewing in Rogers, Arkansas - a brewery focused on small batch, old-world-style, wood-aged beers.