11-27-25 - Hop Sampler, NZ Pacific Sunrise, Strata, Comet

11-27-25 - Hop Sampler, NZ Pacific Sunrise, Strata, Comet

Author: James Spencer December 3, 2025 Duration: 1:01:37
For the 27th Hop Sampler, the usual suspects compare three deliciously fruity hops: NZ Pacific Sunrise, Strata, and Comet.

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04-28-22 - Recipe Development, Adjuncts [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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04-07-22 - Citrus Zest Tincture Sampler [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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James and Steve sample tinctures made with lime, Meyer lemon, and organic Minneola tangelo. We also sample Ivory Bill Meyer Lemon Wheat and talk to brewer Casey Letellier about it.
03-24-22 - Twelve Top Tasting Tips [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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03-17-22 - Recipe Development from Story to Glass [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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03-10-22 - Recipe Development and Base Malts [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:24
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03-03-22 - Fruit Tincture Sampler [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:38
James and Steve use tincures made from dark sweet cherries, strawberries and jalapeños to liven up a basic pale ale.