This episode Shannon and James chat with Christian from Mishicott Brewing about his family's history in the brewing industry and his recent journey as a homebrewer. Christian's Marzen recipe featured on Spike Brewing's website: https://spikebrewing.com/blogs/recipes/oktoberfest-recipe-with-mishicott-brewing Check out more about Christian's family history here! https://www.manitowoccountyhistory.org/stories/mishicot-distillery-raid https://www.vi.mishicot.wi.gov/history/pages/brewery We have merc...
Dec 07, 2023•26 min•Ep. 113
It's our 100th episode! Who would have thought we'd make it this far. Take a stroll down memory lane with James and Shannon as they reminisce about the past 4 1/2 years of podcasting with favorite moments, homebrewer highlights, and a behind the scenes look into how the show is made.
Nov 23, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 100
Happy Halloween! It's that time of year again where Shannon shares how beer and halloween intersect. And James tests Shannon's knowledge of beer and candy pairings. Make sure to check out our merch and support our Brew Another Day initiative: https://double-hopbeat-podcast.printify.me/products This episodes sources: https://www.thrillist.com/drink/nation/why-the-first-female-brewers-look-a-lot-like-witches https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/women-used-dominate-beer-industry-until-witch-accus...
Oct 28, 2023•37 min•Ep. 112
The duo have a double brew day before Shannon jets off to Chicago to check out the second Guinness location to open in the U.S. (@guinnessbrewerychi) and the largest independently owned brewery in the city, @Revbrewchicago. Make sure to check out our merch and support our Brew Another Day initiative: https://double-hopbeat-podcast.printify.me/products
Oct 05, 2023•34 min•Ep. 111
Fresh from their trip to good old Florida, James and Shannon are joined by Jeremy from @mainstmagic to chat all things alcohol at Hollywood Studios. Special thanks to Jeremy from @mainstmagic for joining us on this episode and sharing his experiences. Make sure to check out our merch and support our #Brewanotherday initative at https://double-hopbeat-podcast.printify.me/products
Sep 21, 2023•44 min•Ep. 97
The dynamic duo are joined by another dynamic duo Matt and Ray, two friends turned homebrewers. Matt (@Oilcreekbrewing) and Ray (@1419Brewing) share their homebrewing stories and how they intertwine. Find out who is the Master and who is the Padawan, how roses can add a little something extra to a beer and how PH can impact the outcome of your beer. Special thanks to Matt and Ray for joining us on this weeks episode. Don't forget to check out our merch! https://double-hopbeat-podcast.printify.me...
Sep 07, 2023•50 min•Ep. 96
Our quest to chat with homebrewers from across the country continues. This week James and Shannon chat with Mike from @marshallmashbrewlab about his endeavor into using a coolship, brewing with seafood and brandy barrel aging. Special thanks to @marshallmashbrewlab for cracking open a beer with us. Don't forget we have merch! Access our merch page here: https://double-hopbeat-podcast.printify.me/products or via the link tree on our Instagram @Doublehopbeatpodcast
Aug 24, 2023•26 min•Ep. 95
Rob and Corinne from Pratt Brewing Company pay another visit to Double Hopbeat podcast! Big things have been in motion since James and Shannon last sat down with Pratt Brewing, such as opening a craft brewery! Tune in to hear more about the joys and challenges that cane come along with leveling up from homebrewing to craft brewery. Don't forget we have merch! Follow the link to check it out! https://double-hopbeat-podcast.printify.me/products Special thanks to @PrattBrewing for joining us this e...
Aug 10, 2023•45 min•Ep. 109
Double Hopbeat Podcast Brew another day initiative- To commemorate our family, friends and loved ones in our community battling cancer, we are releasing a special shirt and mug. A portion of the proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society. You can find the brew another day t-shirt (all sizes for $30) and mug ($15) from the link in our bio for podcast merch. Brew another day is our initiative to project hope, tranquility and capture the beauty of the world around us while acknowledging the sh...
Aug 09, 2023•49 sec•Ep. 110
James and Shannon do a deep dive into Omega Yeast's discovery of the HZY1 gene in yeast. Sources for today's show: (2023). Omega Yeast. “Omega Yeast Discovers a Yeast Gene that Makes Beer Hazy.” https://omegayeast.com/news/omega-yeast-discovers-a-yeast-gene-that-makes-beer-hazy (2023) Keith Lacy, Rita Mormando, Jeremy R. Smith, Patrick A. Gibney, Lance M. Shaner, Laura T. Burns. “Identification of the yeast mannoprotein gene HZY1 as a key genetic determinant for yeast-derived haze in beer” https...
Jul 28, 2023•46 min•Ep. 108
James and Shannon sit down with YouTuber and Massachusetts Homebrewer Steve, also known as @TheApartmentBrewer. Brewing a beer can be as easy as watching a video on YouTube. Find out how Steve uses the platform to walk experts and new comers alike through the brewing process in easily consumable videos. Don't forget, we have merch! Check it out > https://double-hopbeat-podcast.printify.me/products Special thank you again to @Theapartmentbrewer https://www.youtube.com/@TheApartmentBrewer...
Jul 13, 2023•34 min•Ep. 107
After a quick trip to Pennsylvania, James and Shannon recount their brewery adventures, discuss how Shannon's first sour beer turned out and delve into the technique of split batch (SPLATCH) brewing. Plus a special announcement! @wellcraftedambler @Tanneryrunbrewworks
Jun 29, 2023•35 min•Ep. 91
For their 90th episode, James and Shannon are joined by Jeff from @Beers_and_Kayak on Instagram. Beer can be a part of any activity so why not kayaking. Hear how Jeff mixes his love of craft beer and the great outdoors. Thank you to Jeff @Beers_and_Kayak for joining us on this week's episode. If you would like to come on our show and share your craft beer or homebrewing journey, send us a DM on our Instagram @Doublehopbeatpodcast
Jun 15, 2023•22 min•Ep. 106
James and Shannon visit the Sandwich MA location of Treehouse Brewing and share some tips and tricks. Plus, what do 19th century Danish paintings, cooked hotdogs, and weed-wackers have to do with beer? Tune in the find out. @Treehousebrewing
Jun 01, 2023•50 min•Ep. 89
James has returned from the sunshine state with tales to tell. Shannon and James are joined by former Disney cast member Brandon to talk all things drinking EPCOT and Florida beer. @rockpitbrewing
May 18, 2023•56 min•Ep. 88
James gives a quick review of his new Spike wort chiller while Shannon recounts her not one, but TWO brew days. Plus Shannon educates James about an unusual alcoholic drink. Follow us on Instagram @Doublehopbeatpodcast
May 04, 2023•33 min•Ep. 105
James is fresh off a double brew day, testing the waters with partigyle. The pair check out a few new breweries and Shannon gifts James new beers labels for his birthday. She shares her review of Stomp Stickers and some of the products they have to offer. @StompStickers Promo code DOUBLEHOP for 15% off
Mar 23, 2023•51 min•Ep. 104
Shannon and James welcome special guest Julia Herz, the Executive Director of the American Homebrewers Association (AHA). We talk about the Zymurgy magazine, share experiences as members of the AHA community and so much more. This is a MUST listen episode! Special thanks to this week's guest, Julia Herz and the American Homebrewers Association (AHA). Are you a fellow homebrewer and want to share your homebrewing journey with us? DM us @doublehopbeatpodcast on instagram and be sure to follow us. ...
Mar 12, 2023•25 min•Ep. 103
This week James and Shannon are joined by Chris from 21 Left Brewing. Hear all about Chris's start in homebrewing, the inspiration for his logo and name, and what its like to be a brew-your-own instruction. Plus, some advice for those thinking of entering competitions. @21Left.Brewing
Feb 26, 2023•40 min•Ep. 102
Join Shannon and James as they chat with fellow homebrewer Clayton, from Homabrews, about festivals, British style beers, and brewing for charity. Special thanks to Clayton for joining us! @Homabrews Check out Brewing up a Cure, happening in Pittsburgh this October. https://brewingupacure.org Check out Caitlin's designs at @aithoncreative
Feb 12, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 83
Feb 10, 2023•1 min
Bonus episode! James and Shannon do a deep dive into parti-gyle brewing. Find out how this method of brewing came about and how you can use it to your advantage. Plus the duo share their Brew-years resolutions. Episode sources: Smith, Brad. May 22, 2015. "Parti-Gyle Brewing – Two Beers from One Mash Revisited" https://beersmith.com/blog/2015/05/22/parti-gyle-brewing-two-beers-from-one-mash-revisited/ Mosher, Randy. Jan 16, 2019. "Parti-gyle brewing" https://www.morebeer.com/articles/Parti-Gyle_B...
Dec 24, 2022•30 min•Ep. 82
Happy Holidays! James and Shannon discuss three techniques for homebrewing low ABV beers. And James shares more Dad jokes. Episode article: Dillon, Craig & Ben Sanderson. Brulosophy Nov 11 2021. "The Brewing of Non-Alcoholic and Ultralow Alcohol Beer: Methods Made Simple" https://brulosophy.com/2021/11/11/the-brewing-of-non-alcoholic-and-ultralow-alcohol-beer-methods-made-simple/ The Mad Fermentationist 2.3% ABV Session NEIPA Recipe https://www.themadfermentationist.com/2017/06/23-abv-sessio...
Dec 24, 2022•39 min•Ep. 81
On this episode James recounts his experience with his first homebrew competition, while Shannon reveals the outcome of her cider. The duo discuss Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals from the giants of homebrew technology. Plus, find out more about the innovative nail polish no one asked for but is being mass produced anyways. @spikebrewing @Northernbrewer @SSBrewtech @morebeer
Nov 22, 2022•49 min•Ep. 101
Shannon talks about her experience making cider. While James recaps their trip to @spacecatbrewingco in Norwalk, CT.
Nov 06, 2022•28 min•Ep. 100
Shannon and James wrap up their St Louis recap with reviews of Urban Chestnut Brewing Company, 4 Hands Brewing Co, Perennial and (to everyone's surprise) Budweiser. Find out which beer James enjoyed the most and if a Budweiser tastes any different straight from the source. @UrbanChestnut @Perennialbeer @4Handsbrewingco
Oct 25, 2022•31 min•Ep. 78
James and Shannon have returned from their whirlwind trip to St Louis and Shannon is left speechless. In the first part of their St Louis review, James chats with Will, Tap Room Inventory Manager and Bartender for 4 Hands Brewing, about his unique tattoo, 4 Hand's current brews and Will's top three lagers of all time. Special thanks to Will from @4handsbrewingco
Oct 10, 2022•37 min•Ep. 77
James adds new equipment to his arsenal and provides some homebrewing updates. Meanwhile, Shannon shares what her next homebrew adventure will be. Plus, tune in to find out who took a beer shower.
Sep 04, 2022•32 min•Ep. 76
Breaking news: James does two brew days in a week! On this episode the pair discuss James's new brews, some upcoming releases from Spike brewing, as well as a recent trip to treehouse brewing. Plus an update on James's hop experiment.
Aug 21, 2022•38 min•Ep. 75
James and Shannon recount their vacation brewery experiences, James test drives a jockey box and Shannon makes wine. Special shout out to Blackstone Valley Brewing Supply, Aquatic Brewing, Cape Cod Winery, Naukabout Brewing, and Bad Martha Brewing.
Aug 08, 2022•42 min•Ep. 74
