October 31, 2025 - Boo Berry Rises Again

Author: James Spencer October 31, 2025 Duration: 10:12
James brings up a seven-year-old bottle of Boo Berry Tart from the basement to taste with Steve and see how time has affected it.

Ever wondered what happens when a passion for homebrewed beer meets a kitchen experiment? That's the space where Basic Brewing Video lives. Hosted by James Spencer, this isn't just a technical manual; it's a hands-on journey into the craft of creating your own beer and mead, with each episode focused on refining your process and elevating the final product. You'll find straightforward discussions on methods and ingredients, aimed at both newcomers and seasoned brewers looking for practical advice. But it goes beyond the fermenter. A key part of the experience is exploring how to pair your creations with homemade meals, blending the hobbies of brewing and cooking into a single, satisfying pursuit. Tune into this podcast for a genuine look at the entire cycle, from selecting grains and hops to plating a dish that complements your latest batch. The tone is conversational and deeply rooted in the Arts, Food, and Hobbies categories, making complex topics accessible and emphasizing the enjoyable, creative side of brewing. It’s about the tangible results you can share with friends right from your own home.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 387

Podcast Episodes
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Duration: 7:34
James brews up a beer based on Bell's Two Hearted Ale with hops straight from the brewery. Will it measure up?
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Duration: 9:47
James uses the no-chill method to brew a golden ale that has Brettanomyces added into the bottling bucket for funky flavors.
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Duration: 11:04
James and his son, Drew, brew six-pack batches of single-hopped extract beers to compare Willamette, Amarillo, and Falconer's Flight.
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Duration: 11:59
Steve brews up a delicious high gravity beer in time for the holiday season and shows us the grains that make this beer special.
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Duration: 8:05
James turns a collection of hops left over from hop sampling experiments into a super easy delicious pale ale with no boil time.
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Duration: 12:04
James carries on the tradition of brewing a beer with a monster cereal. This one goes a little sour with Boo Berry and Rakau hops.