Saying Bad Bye to the Term Hybrid Beers
Rachael & Jen do a deep dive on beer sub-sub-styles and discuss so-called hybrid beers
May 17, 2021•59 min•Season 1Ep. 46
False Bottomed Girls
False Bottomed Girls features two beer experts guiding listeners through the wonderful yet sometimes confusing world of beer.
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Episodes
Scannnnn-duh-NAAAAAAA-vi-uh
Rachael & Jen cover Scandinavian beers. Rachael gives us all the gift of her opening song.
May 03, 2021•55 min•Season 1Ep. 44
Chicago Lager Beer "Riot"
Ahead of its April 21st anniversary, Rachael & Jen discuss the Chicago Lager Beer "Riot." Content Warning: This episode covers anti-immigrant themes and police brutality and may be upsetting for some listeners.
Apr 19, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 43
Bieres de Garde, Like Attorneys General
Rachael & Jen discuss the biere de garde beer style, from its place in the French countryside to modern-day versions of the style.
Apr 05, 2021•47 min•Season 1Ep. 42
Happy Birthday Michael Jackson (the writer)!
Rachael & Jen share their love and admiration arguably the best beer writer of all time, Michael Jackson, just in time for his birthday.
Mar 22, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 42
International Women's Day
Happy International Women's Day! How will you #choosetochallenge? Rachael & Jen cover the history of International Women's Day & how it's celebrated in the brewing industry.
Mar 08, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 41
Even More Troubleshooting
Rachael & Jen are back to talk about their brewing mistakes and ways to correct them that range from calling a beer by a different style to dumping the whole endeavor and starting over.
Feb 22, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Kernels of Wisdom & Grains of Truth
It's twenty twenty pun, everyone. Lend Rachael & Jen your ears for an episode on corn and rice in beer.
Feb 08, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Beer Stylin' & Profilin'
Join Rachael and Jen as they discuss how beer gets categorized into styles and share a few tips for entering beers into competitions.
Jan 25, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Crossover Special: False Bottomed Girls & Hopnology Part 2
It's time for Part 2 of our Hopnology crossover special! Join Rachael & Jen as they talk with the hosts of Hopnology about beer and hops.
Jan 11, 2021•51 min
Crossover Special: False Bottomed Girls & Hopnology Part 1
We're ringing in the new year with a crossover special! Join Rachael & Jen as they talk with the hosts of Hopnology about beer and hops.
Jan 04, 2021•40 min
2020 Year in Review
Rachael & Jen mostly just complain about people but also express some gratitude.
Dec 30, 2020•55 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Cooking with Beer
Rachael & Jen share tips and tricks for cooking with beer, even though neither one of them feels super confident in their skills.
Dec 14, 2020•44 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Yo I'll Tell You What I Want, What I Real Ale Real Ale Want
Rachael & Jen tap into real and cask ales. And fight about how cask ales is an appropriate amount to drink.
Nov 30, 2020•39 min•Season 1Ep. 35
STEM Part 3 with Melanie Kugler
Rachael & Jen are talking STEM once more with another special guest, Melanie Kugler! Melanie is a former middle school science teacher who teaches Rachael & Jen about brewing chemistry like the 12-year-olds they are at heart.
Nov 16, 2020•42 min•Season 1Ep. 34
STEM Part 2 with Danii Oliver
Rachael & Jen are talking STEM with another special guest - Danii Oliver of Beersgiving and Island to Island Brewery! Join us for a discussion on empowering women in STEM and brewing.
Nov 02, 2020•45 min•Season 1Ep. 33
STEM Part 1 with Dr. Sharon Jones
We have a special guest with us this episode - Dr. Sharon Jones of the Dottie Rose Foundation! Join Rachael, Jen, & Dr. Sharon in a discussion about the importance of encouraging young women in STEM & how it ties in with brewing.
Oct 19, 2020•45 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Episode 31: SENSORY!!
Rachael & Jen talk about one of Jen's favorite things - sensory! They (mostly Jen) talk about sensory panels, snacks, and how to improve your palate.
Oct 04, 2020•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 31
O'Zapt is!
It's Oktoberfest and pumpkin beer times! Rachael and Jen talk all about Oktoberfest and pumpkin beers as well as share some insight on a fictitious beer dating app and letting people like what they like.
Sep 21, 2020•43 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Episode 29: Fruit, Spice, & Everything Not Nice
Rachael & Jen talk about the hows, whens, and WHYYYYYSSSSS of adding fruits, spices, cereals, donuts, candy, etc. to your beer. With a healthy dose of letting people like what they like.
Sep 07, 2020•37 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Episode 28: Brettanomyces, One Funky Boi
Rachael & Jen round out their exploration of wild and sour yeast and bacteria with a discussion all about Brettanomyces. Also, dump bad beer!
Aug 24, 2020•42 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Episode 27: Happy Podcastiversary!
Time to celebrate because False Bottomed Girls is turning one! THANK YOU to everyone for listening to the two of us talk about everything beer! In this episode, Rachael & Jen talk about the beers that got them into beer.
Aug 10, 2020•53 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Episode 26: You Down With O-P-Pediococcus?
Rachael & Jen continue their discussion on beer souring organisms and have gotten to the P that's well, not that simple. Also Rachael gives us all a new song.
Jul 27, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Episode 25: What's the Strain? It's Lactobacill(us)!
Rachael & Jen kick off their beer souring organisms summer tour with this episode all about Lactobacillus.
Jul 13, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Episode 24: FBG Book Club - A Brief History of Lager
Rachael & Jen talk about their new favorite book, A Brief History of Lager, in the first book club edition of the podcast. Also, we're a bit sillier than normal due to being cooped up during the pandemic.
Jun 29, 2020•55 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Episode 23: Seasonal Beers
Rachael & Jen are back via Skype to talk about seasonal beers. Also, our next episode will be a book club episode! Grab a copy of A Brief History of Lager and join us.
Jun 15, 2020•42 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Episode 22: Quarantinarinos
Rachael & Jen catch up via Skype during fa-la-la-la-la quarantine times.
May 25, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Episode 21: Beer Festivals & How to Not be a D*ck at Them
Rachael & Jen talk about beer festivals...remember those? They talk about etiquette, sampling responsibly, pretzel necklaces, & more. Also learn what one thing Jen thinks you definitely get better at after you've been partaking.
May 11, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Episode 20: Smoked Beer Everyday
Rachael & Jen talk about one of Jen's very favorite kinds of beer - smoked beer! Also Rachael does her best smoke impression.
Apr 27, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Episode 19: Valuing Your Time with Liz Pratt
Rachael and Jen talk with Liz Pratt about the good and bad sides of volunteering in the beer industry. Also, Rachael is way better at saying no than Jen is.
Apr 12, 2020•48 min•Season 1Ep. 19
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