11-10-05 Basic Brewing Radio - Yeast III

11-10-05 Basic Brewing Radio - Yeast III

Author: James Spencer November 10, 2005 Duration: 46:49
We finish our chat with Dave Logsdon of Wyeast as he answers listener questions. Also, we answer other questions from the mailbag and introduce our new T-shirts!

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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 969

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Podcast Episodes
11-20-14 Mad Weird Fermentations [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:18
Mad Fermentationist Michael Tonsmeire shares beers fermented with "critters" harvested around his home and from bottle dregs. Also, a sour beer dry-hopped in the bottle.
11-13-14 Mad Berliner Weisse [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:49
Mad Fermentationist Michael Tonsmeire joins us to share homebrew Berliner Weisse brewed with rhubarb and lemon.
11-6-14 Beer and Food Course [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:48
Julia Herz of the Brewers Association previews the Beer and Food Course that she has written with Chef Adam Dulye. Juila gives us advice on pairing beer and food and on aging craft beer and homebrew.
10-30-14 Scaling Up with Rare Form [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:53
Kevin Mullen of Rare Form Brewing in Troy, New York, talks about working with homebrewers to bring their recipes to life on a larger scale.
10-23-14 Foraging with Scratch Brewing [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:15
Ryan Tockstein of Scratch Brewing in Ava, Illinois, talks about using local ingredients, including those foraged in the woods around his brewery.
10-16-14 Sour Beer and Wine Hybrid [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:47
Homebrewer James Sites shares his experiment blending sour beer and wine to create a new combination.
10-09-14 Carbonation [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:29
We go back to basics with Chris Colby of Beer and Wine Journal as we talk about proper carbonation in beers.
10-02-14 Proper Terminology [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:12
BIAB pioneer Pat Hollingdale makes an appeal for more standardized terminology when sharing brewing recipes.
09-25-14 Experimental Homebrewing [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:53
Denny Conn and Drew Beechum share tips from their book, Experimental Homebrewing: Mad Science in the Pursuit of Great Beer.
09-18-14 Short Boil Experiment [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:27
Homebrewer Jeff Muse compares a pale ale recipe with extract that has been boiled for 60 minutes against another where the extract has only been boiled for 15.