Listen to the podcast for those who make and drink great beer. Every week we talk to professional brewers and industry experts about practical brewing advice, in-depth coverage of brewing trends that matter to you, and tips for getting the most out of your homebrew.
Lager brewing requires intentional fermentation management to move beyond simple, clean profiles toward distinct, character-driven expressions. Brewers utilize specific yeast strains like 34/70, S-23, and S-189 to manipulate sulfur levels, ester production, and malt perception. While 34/70 offers a neutral, reliable ba...
Franconian-style lager brewing relies on a synthesis of traditional techniques and precise chemical manipulation to achieve deep, expressive malt character. Ben Howe of Otherlands emphasizes the importance of decoction mashing, which, when paired with high-pH mash and boil water profiles, significantly enhances melanoi...
Test Brewery's Ben Clayton discusses innovative brewing approaches, emphasizing ingredient biodiversity and a "beginner's mind." Clayton details Test Brewery's Mexican lager, which uses nixtamalized corn for unique flavors, and their hazy IPAs, highlighting the importance of heirloom oat varieties for texture. He share...
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