Episode 164 – Ales Through The Ages

Episode 164 – Ales Through The Ages

Author: Denny Conn, Drew Beechum October 30, 2022 Duration: 1:57:17
WARNING - Drew excessively nerds out with Frank Clark of Colonial Williamsburg about beer through the years and their upcoming brewing history conference - Ale Through The Ages. (note the proper title - no matter how many times we mess it up). What was beer like back in the pre-Revolution period? What can you learn online or in person at their conference? Find out! Episode Links: Homebrewers Association: https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/experimental Opening Germany's Oldest Beer: https://indiaeducationdiary.in/technical-university-of-munich-scientific... Sacred Profane - The Anti-Hype Brewery: https://punchdrink.com/articles/anti-hype-brewery-sacred-profane-craft-b... Malliard Reactions During a Boil: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00217-022-04138-0 Ales Through the Ages at Colonial Williamsburg: https://www.colonialwilliamsburg.org/learn/on-site-opportunities/educati... Merlin Bird App: https://merlin.allaboutbirds.org/ The Pongo Fund: https://www.thepongofund.org/ Patreon Remember even a buck is good for charity: http://www.patreon.com/experimentalbrewing Episode Contents: 00:00:00 Opening & Our Sponsors 00:02:16 Announcements & Feedback 00:06:45 The Pub 00:26:59 The Library 00:39:27 The Brewery 00:54:29 The Lounge with Frank Clark 01:51:39 Quick Tip & Something Other This episode is brought to you by: ​American Homebrewers Association ​Brewing America ​Country Malt Group ​Jaded Brewing ​Mecca Grade Estate Malt ​Wyeast Labs ​YCH Hops Interested in helping Denny and Drew with the IGOR program (aka help us run experiments!) - contact them at igor@experimentalbrew.com. We want more Citizen Science! In the meanwhile, subscribe via your favorite podcasting service (iTunes, etc). Like our podcast, review it - talk it up! If you have comments, feedbacks, harassments, etc, feel free to drop us a line at podcast@experimentalbrew.com. Follow us on Facebook (ExperimentalHomebrewing) or Twitter (@ExpBrewing). If you have questions you'd like answered in our Q&A segment, send an email to questions@experimntalbrew.com! Don't forget you can support the podcast on Patreon by going to http://patreon.com/experimentalbrewing This episode can be downloaded directly at https://www.experimentalbrew.com/sites/d... Podcast RSS Url: http://www.experimentalbrew.com/podcast.rss

Ever wondered what happens when you treat your kitchen like a lab and your curiosity as the most important ingredient? That's the spirit you'll find in Experimental Brewing, a conversation with longtime brewers and authors Denny Conn and Drew Beechum. This isn't just about following recipes; it's about questioning them. Each episode feels like pulling up a stool next to two friends who are deeply passionate about both the granular details and the big, joyful ideas behind making beer. You'll hear them dissect the chemistry of a perfect mash just as eagerly as they brainstorm how to actually brew that wild concept you've been sketching on a napkin. The podcast lives in that fascinating space where methodical science meets creative art, all aimed at understanding what makes a beer truly great. Whether you're looking to refine a classic style or figure out if your latest "what if" experiment has any merit, Denny and Drew offer a blend of practical advice, hard-won experience, and infectious enthusiasm. They champion the homebrewer's journey from concept to glass, making the process accessible and endlessly interesting. Tune in for a thoughtful, often humorous, and always genuine exploration of flavor, technique, and the simple pleasure of a well-crafted beer.
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