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: 9:07
James and Steve sample an extract beer that has been brewed with no boil – just a hop stand at pasteurization temperature.
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Duration: 8:57
James and Steve sample a Hazy IPA that was only boiled for thirty minutes and double-hopped with Simcoe and Denali during a 30-minute hop stand.
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Duration: 22:29
James and Steve power through a fun brew day full of missteps to make four beers out of a single mash. They also introduce a new feature: "Did I Ruin It?"
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Duration: 7:48
James and Steve taste the melomel (fruit mead) with flavors inspired by the country of Turkey that Steve started on the October 13, 2017 episode of the show.
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Duration: 9:47
James and Steve taste a tart and hoppy small batch experiment that was kettle soured using probiotics in an Instant Pot pressure cooker.
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Duration: 10:20
James and Steve taste a 15-minute, all grain, SMASH, hop stand pale ale brewed with American two-row and Cascade hops. Is it a New England IPA?
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Duration: 9:56
James shares a Belgian-inspired Golden Ale that he flavored with Lemondrop hops using a hop stand after the boil.
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Duration: 13:23
James and Steve sample two Pilsners they brewed that were fermented at room temperature instead of lager temps.