In this episode I cover the brewing of three beers, the fermentation of 4 seltzers, and some of the highlights of the 2025 Hamlin Craft Beer Festival! The post Big Monster Brewing – The 2025 Hamlin Craft Beer Festival Mega Episode first appeared on NEOZAZ .
I’m trying to clone a beer that I have zero idea on how it was made – and it shows! Learn all about that in this episode. The post Big Monster Brewing – Hypnotized Try 1 first appeared on NEOZAZ .
In this episode Matt brews a Pale Ale with hops provided to the Brewers Anonymous Home Brew club by UF/IFAS to help provided sensory analysis data. Will this beer help... The post Big Monster Brewing – Florida Hop Pale Ale first appeared on NEOZAZ .
It’s a new brew day episode where Matt makes and experimental brew substituting a substantial portion of base malt for rye malt and brewing at “Rye Altbier.” How does this... The post Big Monster Brewing – Rye Altbier first appeared on NEOZAZ .
In this episode of Matt Likes Beer, Matt takes on a classic German lager: Weihenstephaner Festbier. As a prime example of the Festbier style, this beer is lighter and more... The post Matt Likes Beer – Week 6 – Weihenstephaner Festbier first appeared on NEOZAZ .
In this week’s episode of Matt Likes Beer, Matt dives into the mysterious and complex world of Dragon’s Milk Solera from New Holland Brewing. This unique foeder-aged ale is crafted... The post Matt Likes Beer – Week 5 – Dragon’s Milk Solera first appeared on NEOZAZ .
In this episode, Matt forgot about yet another mead he started over a year ago. This time it’s fruit punch mead. How does this one turn out? Listen along and... The post Big Monster Brewing – Fruit Punch Mead first appeared on NEOZAZ .
In this week’s episode of Matt Likes Beer, Matt takes a sip of sunshine with Pure Project Tropical Mist, a citrus blonde ale inspired by Costa Rica’s misty rainforests. Brewed... The post Matt Likes Beer – Week 4 – Pure Project Tropical Mist first appeared on NEOZAZ .
In this episode, I several disappointment myself in my live coverage of the event this year, but I did have a great time and have a lot to talk about... The post Big Monster Brewing – Science On Tap 2025 first appeared on NEOZAZ .
In this week’s episode of Matt Likes Beer, Matt explores the timeless charm of Paulaner Münchner Lager, a staple in German brewing heritage and a commercial example of the Munich... The post Matt Likes Beer – Week 3 – Paulaner Münchner Lager first appeared on NEOZAZ .
In this week’s episode of Matt Likes Beer, Matt delves into the rich, chocolatey depths of Deschutes Black Butte Porter. Known as a quintessential American Porter, this beer offers layers... The post Matt Likes Beer – Week 2 – Deschutes Black Butter Porter first appeared on NEOZAZ .
In this episode Matt goes through the highs and lows of the difficult task to make filling cans of beer simpler. Or least cleaning up after canning. He got a... The post Big Monster Brewing – It’s, Little Tiny Cans! first appeared on NEOZAZ .
In this first official episode of Matt Likes Beer, Matt dives headfirst into one of the most beloved seasonal beers in the craft world: Sierra Nevada Celebration Fresh Hop IPA.... The post Matt Likes Beer – Week 1 – Sierra Nevada Celebration first appeared on NEOZAZ .
In the episode, Matt starts preparing for the 2025 Craft Ber Festival season AND an upcoming limited series for Big Monster Brewing. This episode’s beer features a single hop varietal... The post Big Monster Brewing – WTH??? first appeared on NEOZAZ .
Welcome to Matt Likes Beer, the show about beer, storytelling, and a little critique. Each week, I dive deep into a single beer, exploring its style, ingredients, and the brewery... The post Matt Likes Beer – Week 0 – I Have No Idea What I’m Doing first appeared on NEOZAZ .
A year in the making, it’s the next mead in the Universal Monsters inspired mead project – Dracula! For this mead I am making my first pyment style mead with... The post Big Monster Brewing – Dracula Mead first appeared on NEOZAZ .
After several years of my hot pepper beer “Murder Hornet” making an impression off the Central Florida beer festival scene it’s time to create a successor. In this episode, I... The post Big Monster Brewing – Tarantula Hawk first appeared on NEOZAZ .
In this full brew day episode, Matt brews a California Common for the first time again…or not. We’re if it’s the first time but it’s definitely a California Common…we think.... The post Big Monster Brewing – California Common again…I think first appeared on NEOZAZ .
It’s another Quick Take episode from Big Monster Brewing, and this time Matt is starting work on a new recipe for a Red I.P.A. Along the way, he stumbles on... The post Big Monster Brewing – Red I.P.A. Quick Take first appeared on NEOZAZ .
It’s a new “quick take” episode for Big Monster Brewing, and this time Matt talks about, and tastes, his American Wheat beer brewed from the Hamlin Craft Beer Festival. The post Big Monster Brewing – American Wheat Quick Take first appeared on NEOZAZ .
Murder Hornet has quickly become my most popular beer at festivals all over Florida. Technically, this beer has never been the same twice. Up until now, the beer has been... The post Big Monster Brewing – Dialing in Murder Hornet first appeared on NEOZAZ .
The Florida Homebrew Competition Circuit has begun! Matt travels to Miami to find out the results and witness the start of the season. This completion and road trip will full... The post Big Monster Brewing – Coconut Cup 2024 first appeared on NEOZAZ .
It’s the conclusion of the 3 part mini-series covering the Science On Tap beer Festival. In this episode. Matt explains what he does to prepare for festival day and gives... The post Big Monster Brewing – Science On Tap Part 3 first appeared on NEOZAZ .
In part 2 of this 3 part mini-series: The beer is brewed. The tickets are sold. Now to get the beer from the fermenters and into those thirsty ticket holders... The post Big Monster Brewing – Science On Tap Part 2 first appeared on NEOZAZ .
In this special 3 part mini-series, Matt agrees to brew and serve 3 beers for h the Orlando Science Center fundraiser event “Science on Tap” beer festival. The catch –... The post Big Monster Brewer – Science On Tap Part 1 first appeared on NEOZAZ .
It’s the next featured creature in my Universal Monsters inspired mead project – The Wolfman! For this mead, I’m going for a distinct visual inspiration and making a bochet mead... The post Big Monster Brewing – The Wolfman Mead first appeared on NEOZAZ .
It’s the holidays and it’s time to brew my annual holiday ale! This time, there’s a bit of a dark twist to it as I take my tired and true... The post Big Monster Brewing – Krampus For Dem Spiel first appeared on NEOZAZ .
Over a year ago, I decided to take break from brewing an Altbier to reset my memory and expectations on the style. Now I’m back with a brand new recipe... The post Welcome Back, Altbier! first appeared on NEOZAZ .
In this episode I try to re-create my most successful beer ever! It’s an American Pale Ale and it was first brewed for a festival with no intention of competing.... The post Big Monster Brewing – Hipster Skull Pale Ale first appeared on NEOZAZ .
The 2023 Florida State Competition circuit is nearly complete, and I have a bit more brewing to do before it all ends. This time, I’m brewing a tried and true... The post Big Monster Brewing – Messing with that Amber Ale again first appeared on NEOZAZ .
