James and Shannon share their recent brewery adventures and also talk about a hot button topic: kids and breweries. The pair discuss recent news stories regarding updated signage and guidelines for kids in breweries and share their thoughts on the topic. Don’t forget to check out our merch here . @phantomfarmsbrewing @greysail
In honor of Memorial Day, Shannon and James talk a little about beer in wartime and spotlight some Veteran owned breweries. Looking for Veteran owned breweries near you? Search for them here . Don’t forget to check out our merch here . Sources: https://www.beachesofnormandy.com/articles/A_helmet_full_of_beer/?id=ed105a392a#:~:text=bringing%20beer%20in%20his%20helmet%20for%20the,in%20ceramic%20pots%20shaped%20like%20a%20helmet . https://www.14thstarbrewing.com https://www.ateasebrewing.com https:...
Following the release of their collaboration beer with Murder Hill Brewing, James and Shannon jump into the ins and outs of the Belgian White (Witbier) style of beer. Don’t forget to check out the limited release merch to support the Whitin Community Center here !
Another day, another deep dive. James and Shannon delve into the world of IPAs: the history behind them, tips for brewing, and the different styles that make up the overarching family of IPAs. See our merch here !
Shannon and James recap their recent trip to Puerto Rico, highlighting the craft beer culture and breweries on the island. See our merch here !
James and Shannon take a mini deep dive into the style of the Kentucky Common. Touching on the BJCP guidelines as well as the history behind the brew. See our merch here !
Shannon and James sit down with Brandon from Proost Brewing (@proostbrewing) to talk about his Solera barrel project, love of Belgium beers and his experience as a BJCP/Kentucky State Fair judge. Check out everything Brandon is working on by following his Instagram @proostbrewing See our merch here !
For the first episode of the year, James and Shannon talk about recent brewery mergers and give tips on how to know if your brewing ingredients have got to go. And did Shannon ever brew that strawberry rhubarb sour? Tune in to find out! See our merch here !
Rounding out the East Bay Homebrew Club spotlights, James and Shannon are joined by Steve, The Plumber of Brewing. Steve talks about taking on leadership roles in the club, how bad beer made him start brewing and his hopes for the future of homebrewing. See our merch here !
On the next installment of their Eastbay Homebrew Club highlight series, Shannon and James welcome @Happylilyeastbrewery, Ricky to the show. They jump into Ricky's background in brewing, writing articles for MoreBeer and using tinctures in beer. See our merch here ! Check out Ricky's articles from MoreBeer here: Brewing Fruited Sours Brewing Suds with Buds Nordic Harvest Ale in New England...
Shannon and James kick off their East Bay Homebrew Club Series with Charles, the Wizard of Ciders and Meads. On this special episode, Charles shares how he got started in homebrewing, tips on how to make cider and mead at home and why he joined a homebrew club. Tune in and find out what has Shannon talking about drunken monkeys.
James and Shannon recount some recent brewing mishaps. Shannon discusses her ChatGPT generated pumpkin beer recipe and the duo talk about the pros and cons of PET kegs. Check out our merch! https://double-hopbeat-podcast.printify.me/products
ChatGPT takes over Double Hopbeat! After a quick recap of end of summer brewery visits (@oakbay_brewery and @hogislandbeer), James and Shannon answer "Would you rather" homebrewing questions generated by ChatGPT. We have merch! https://double-hopbeat-podcast.printify.me/products
Coming off of their group brew taste testing, James and Shannon explore the common off-flavors in beer, how they get there, and how to avoid them. Check out our merch! https://double-hopbeat-podcast.printify.me/products Sources for this week's episode: Cicerone Certification Program website: https://www.cicerone.org/us-en/blog/off-flavors-in-beer-the-basics AHA site: https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/how-to-b rew/acceptable-off-flavors-in-beer-and-homebrew/ and https://www.homebrewersassoci...
In another mix pack episode, James and Shannon review the Polar Park Food Truck, Beers & Bevs festival, give insight on the group brew day with their homebrew club (@eastbayhomebrew), share the steps of James's first attempt at a hard seltzer and discuss the latest double brew day (Kolsch and Heady Topper clone). Shout out to @eastbayhomebrew Don't forget we have merch at: https://double-hopbeat-podcast.printify.me/products
James and Shannon are joined by Adam Hellman, Engineering Manager at Spike Brewing! Adam delves into his background as an engineer and how he entered the homebrewing space. The trio also touch on Spike's commitment to interacting with customers and products that make home brewing easier. Adam's Oatmeal Stout recipe: https://spikebrewing.com/blogs/recipes/oatmeal-stout-recipe Don't forget to check out our merch here: https://double-hopbeat-podcast.printify.me/products...
On this week’s TGIF episode, Shannon shares what craft beer she tried in Canada while avoiding wild bears. James discusses entering a beer into the 2024 National Homebrewing Competition and his experience entering a Red IPA into the first round for the first time. So tune in and let’s dive into the scoresheet. What information can a homebrewer gather from entering into a competition? Don't forget to check out our merch at https://double-hopbeat-podcast.printify.me/products...
James and Shannon dive into a homebrew discussion while tasting three versions of a Red IPA collaboration. Differences in style and comparison shows what homebrewing is all about.
James recounts his trip to scope out the beer scene in Toronto, CN and gives some recommendations for anyone looking to visit. Shannon shares fun facts about beer in Canada.
James recounts his experience at his first ever homebrew club meeting. Plus the duo answer some listener questions about oxygenation in beer!
Chris from @calculatedriskbrewery joins Shannon and James to chat about serving beers at festivals, including some important tips for those looking to try out the festival scene. Plus, hear about Chris's six tap keezer and brewery setup. And James challenges Chris with a "Calculated Risk" game. Special thanks to Chris from @calculatedriskbrewery for coming on the show! Don't forget to check out our merch: https://double-hopbeat-podcast.printify.me/products
Ronnie Lawson of RW’s Brewing walks Shannon and James through the process of starting a yeast library, including all of the equipment someone needs to get started. Plus, Ronnie shares his experience as the 2018 Sam Adams LongShot Winner and medaling in his first ever homebrew competition. Special thank you to Ronnie from @rws_brewing for coming on the show! Don't forget to check out our merch: https://double-hopbeat-podcast.printify.me/products
Greg, from HOPtuary Brewing Co, joins James and Shannon on the podcast to chat about his brewing setup, becoming a BJCP judge, advice for those looking to enter competitions, and his experience sampling the Treehouse Data Set Series. Special thanks to Greg, @hoptuary_brewingco for joining us! Don't forget to check out our merch: https://double-hopbeat-podcast.printify.me/products
For their 5 year podcasting anniversary, James and Shannon revisit their very first episode, How to Pick a Pint. Whether you are a new comer to the craft beer scene or old hat, learn how to find the perfect pint for you when visiting a brewery and some tips to keep in mind. Don't forget to check out our merch: https://double-hopbeat-podcast.printify.me/products
James and Shannon welcome advanced cicerone, certified taster and author Mandy Naglich (@drinkswithmandy) back to the show to talk about Mandy’s book “How to Taste: A Guide to Discovering Flavor and Savoring Life”. Mandy shares tips on how to get the most from your beer tasting experiences, and tries the barrel aged imperial stout James made off of Mandy’s gold winning stout recipe. Special thanks to Mandy(@drinkswithmandy) for coming on the show. Check out Mandy's book and upcoming tour dates a...
James and Shannon are joined by Brandon from Huston House Brewing @hh_brewco and they chat about red IPAs, the benefits of being in a home-brew club and the unexpected effect COVID had on Brandon's beer journey. Thanks again to Brandon for coming on the show! We have merch! https://double-hopbeat-podcast.printify.me/products
On this week’s episode, James and Shannon explore the world of packaging beer on a homebrewing level. How did packaging beer start and how are homebrewers packaging their creations today? James talks about his newest homebrewery additions of the Oktober Can Seamer and Duofiller can easy. How to decide between bottles or cans? Tune in and learn how you can fill and package beer at home and what equipment is involved. Follow @doublehopbeatpodcast on instagram and catch them on the brewside. @Stomp...
This episode, John, from @Ironton_brewing, stops by the pod to highlight his renovated homebrewing space and how he incorporates technology into brewing. Big thank you again to John, for coming on the show! Don't forget to check out our merch! https://double-hopbeat-podcast.printify.me/products
Happy New Year! To round out 2023 James and Shannon check out Berkley Beer Company (@berkleybeercompany), step up their canning game and James unboxes the Brew Bucket 2.0 from SS Brewtech. Don’t forget we have merch! https://double-hopbeat-podcast.printify.me/products
Jordan from Billy's Tavern Homebrew is in the house! Tune in as Shannon and James chat about how Jordan pays homage to his grandfather through his homebrewing, his unique distribution method and his most adventurous beer. Thank you again to @Billystavernbrew ( https://www.hopp.bio/billystavern ) for joining us on the show. Check him out on Instagram and Facebook @Billystavernbrew and on Twitter @billys_tavern. You can also find him on YouTube!: https://youtube.com/@billystavernbrew?si=z4kl5h4JiC...
