Belgium is known for many things, one of which is unique and delicious beers. In this episode, contributor Andy Carter joins Marshall to discuss the Belgian style known as Trappist Single as well the results of Marshall's attempt to brew one using Short & Shoddy methods. The Brülosophy Podcast is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Imperial Yeast has to offer at ImperialYeast.com today. | Relevant Arti...
Oct 12, 2021•1 hr
Belgian Pale Ale is a style whose character comes not just from yeast, but specialty malts. In this episode, contributor Andy Carter joins Marshall to talk about the differences between US Caramel and UK Crystal malts, particularly as it pertains to this tasty style of beer. The Brülosophy Podcast is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Imperial Yeast has to offer at ImperialYeast.com today. | Relevant Arti...
Oct 05, 2021•57 min
Brewing is a mix of science and art, the latter of which comes into play when designing recipes. In this episode, contributor Cade Jobe joins Marshall to discuss their experiences coming up with their own beer recipes over the years. The Brülosophy Podcast is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Imperial Yeast has to offer at ImperialYeast.com today.
Sep 28, 2021•1 hr 29 min
Natural carbonation occurs when yeast metabolize sugars and produce CO2 as a byproduct. In this episode, contributor Cade Jobe joins Marshall to talk about the use of both sucrose (table sugar) and honey as a priming sugar for carbonating beer. The Brülosophy Podcast is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Imperial Yeast has to offer at ImperialYeast.com today. | Relevant Article | Natural Carbonation: Sucr...
Sep 21, 2021•1 hr 4 min
The One Minute Beer Review with Jersey & Tim was a silly idea Marshall had just a couple months after The Brülosophy Podcast started. It became a staple of the show thanks in large part to the huge personality of one Jonathan "Jersey" Burd. With Jersey recently retiring from the military, he and his family moved to a new state, so the guys got together for a final farewell show where they reviewed beers, read comments submitted by listeners, and reminisced about the past 4 years. The Brüloso...
Sep 14, 2021•1 hr 55 min
There's nothing new about using curious adjuncts in beer, though it seems the practice has blown up over the last decade, which has led to the introduction of an interesting new "style." Contributor Andy Carter joins Marshall in this episode to discuss their unabashed thoughts about dessert beers. The Brülosophy Podcast is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Imperial Yeast has to offer at ImperialYeast.com...
Sep 07, 2021•1 hr 4 min
As a living organism, yeast requires nutrients for optimal performance, regardless of what it's fermenting. In this episode, contributor Matt Del Fiacco joins Marshall to talk about the use of yeast nutrient when making cider as well as a fascinating experiment on the subject. The Brülosophy Podcast is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Imperial Yeast has to offer at ImperialYeast.com today. | Relevant Ar...
Aug 31, 2021•1 hr 2 min
For the 200th episode of The Brülosophy Podcast, contributor Cade Jobe joins Marshall to answer listener submitted questions. The Brülosophy Podcast is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Imperial Yeast has to offer at ImperialYeast.com today.
Aug 24, 2021•1 hr 16 min
The curiously named Cream Ale is one of the truly American styles of beer that's brewed with unique ingredients and process. Contributor Cade Jobe joins Marshall to discuss this tasty style as well as how one turned out when brewed using Short & Shoddy methods. The Brülosophy Podcast is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Imperial Yeast has to offer at ImperialYeast.com today. | Relevant Article | Shor...
Aug 17, 2021•1 hr 20 min
In order to make darker styles of beer such as English Porter, it's imperative to use roasted grains, two of the most popular being Black Malt and Roasted Barley. In this episode, contributor Andy Carter joins Marshall to talk about the purported differences between these two grains, their use in English Porter, and results of an xBmt on the topic. The Brülosophy Podcast is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about w...
Aug 10, 2021•1 hr 4 min
Water makes up the largest portion of beer, so it makes sense that paying attention to it would be a good thing. In this episode, contributor Cade Jobe sits down with Marshall to chat about their experiences with water chemistry adjustments. The Brülosophy Podcast is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Imperial Yeast has to offer at ImperialYeast.com today....
Aug 03, 2021•1 hr 32 min
The time has finally come to make an unfortunate change. If you're a fan of The Brülosophy Podcast, please complete this single question survey to let us know what you think we should do in the future.
Jul 29, 2021•5 min
Cream Ale is an American hybrid beer known for being made with a portion of corn, an ingredient viewed by some as negatively impacting beer quality. In this episode, contributor Andy Carter joins Marshall to discuss the history of both Cream Ale and the use of corn when brewing it, as well as the results of an xBmt on the topic. The Brülosophy Podcast is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Imperial Yeast h...
Jul 27, 2021•1 hr 1 min
In May of 2021, Brülosophy's Andy Carter sat down for about an hour with Patrons of Brülosophy to answer a bevy of interesting questions. Usually reserved for Patrons' eyes and ears only, we decided to make this session public as a way to thank all of our listeners. If you'd like to participate in future sessions, become a Patron today ! The Brülosophy Podcast is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Imperia...
Jul 13, 2021•1 hr 12 min
While technically a base malt, wheat malt is often used in relatively small proportions to boost the body and improve the foam stability of myriad styles. In this episode, contributor Andy Carter joins Marshall to talk about the use of wheat malt in American IPA and go over the results of a fascinating xBmt on the subject. The Brülosophy Podcast is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Imperial Yeast has to ...
Jul 06, 2021•59 min
After dropping our last Brü's Views episode where contributor Cade Jobe and Marshall shared their opinions on health as it relates to drinking alcohol, a bunch of listeners wrote in to share their thoughts and experiences. The Brülosophy Podcast is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Imperial Yeast has to offer at ImperialYeast.com today.
Jun 29, 2021•1 hr 11 min
When it comes to making sour beer, it's often recommended to keep the vessel sealed in order to reduce oxygen exposure. In this episode, contributor Cade Jobe joins Marshall to discuss the idea of souring in an open vessel as well as the results of an xBmt on the subject. The Brülosophy Podcast is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Imperial Yeast has to offer at ImperialYeast.com today. | Relevant Article...
Jun 22, 2021•1 hr 5 min
Known for its delicious malt flavor and gorgeous red color, Irish Red Ale is a classic style that we feel doesn't get the attention it deserves. In this episode, contributor Cade Jobe joins Marshall to talk about the history and traditional approach for brewing Irish Red Ale, as well as what tasters thought of one brewed using Short & Shoddy methods. The Brülosophy Podcast is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more a...
Jun 15, 2021•1 hr 19 min
We made it to episode 190, which means it's time for another Brü & A! In this episode, Andy Carter joins Marshall to respond to a list of interesting listener submitted questions. The Brülosophy Podcast is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Imperial Yeast has to offer at ImperialYeast.com today.
Jun 08, 2021•1 hr 6 min
Taking beer from a tap from one place to another requires the use of a vessel, which historically has been glass growlers. However, recently, companies have started producing stainless steel growlers that are insulated and can be pressurized with CO2. Contributor Cade Jobe joins Marshall in this episode to discuss their thoughts on how these modern growlers compare to other types of beer storage vessels, and they also go over the results of a fascinating xBmt on the topic. The Brülosophy Podcast...
Jun 01, 2021•1 hr 9 min
There are a number of off-flavors that can occur in beer, from diacetyl and DMS to astringency and metallic. In this episode, contributor Cade Jobe joins Marshall to discuss a list of the most common off-flavors, focusing on how they are created, ways to avoid them, and their experiences with each over the years. The Brülosophy Podcast is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Imperial Yeast has to offer at I...
May 25, 2021•1 hr 39 min
There are a number of reasons a brewer might choose to filter their kettle hop additions, from avoiding clogged pumps to producing clearer wort. In this episode, contributor Andy Carter joins Marshall to talk about using a stainless hop spider as well as the results of an xBmt comparing beers made with and without such a tool. The Brülosophy Podcast is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Imperial Yeast has...
May 18, 2021•59 min
In this episode, contributor Cade Jobe joins Marshall to discuss the often overlooked topic of physical and mental health as it relates to drinking alcohol. The Brülosophy Podcast is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Imperial Yeast has to offer at ImperialYeast.com today.
May 11, 2021•1 hr 22 min
Malt extract is made from the same malt all-grain brewers use to make beer, and while some believe it can be used to produce beers identical to those made using only grains, others claim it imparts its own unique characteristics. In this episode, contributor Cade Jobe joins Marshall to talk about the impact malt extract has when making Stout. The Brülosophy Podcast is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Im...
May 04, 2021•1 hr 10 min
As the popularity of IPA began to skyrocket in the late 90s, some brewers began looking for ways to amplify their favorite characteristics of this tasty style, which ultimately led to the development of the Double IPA. In this episode, contributor Matt Del Fiacco joins Marshall to talk about the history and traditional approach for brewing Double IPA, as well as what tasters thought of one brewed using Short & Shoddy methods. The Brülosophy Podcast is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who pro...
Apr 27, 2021•1 hr 16 min
German Pils is generally expected to be made with pilsner malt, which is widely believed to impart the cracker and white bread crust characteristic of this style. On this episode, Andy Carter joins Marshall to chat about the base malts used for German Pils as well as the results of an xBmt comparing pilsner and pale malts. The Brülosophy Podcast is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Imperial Yeast has to ...
Apr 20, 2021•1 hr 3 min
Yeast is one of the more expensive brewing ingredients, leading many brewers to look for ways to stretch out a single pitch. In this episode, contributor Andy Carter joins Marshall to chat about their experiences harvesting and reusing yeast. The Brülosophy Podcast is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Imperial Yeast has to offer at ImperialYeast.com today. | Relevant Articles | Harvesting Yeast From Star...
Apr 13, 2021•1 hr 3 min
Monitoring and adjusting mash pH is viewed by many as an important aspect to crafting the best beer. While modern brewers have a number of liquid acid options, a more traditional way to reduce pH involved the use of acidulated malt. In this episode, contributor Cade Jobe joins Marshall to discuss this unique ingredient as well as the results of an interesting xBmt on the topic. The Brülosophy Podcast is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on ...
Apr 06, 2021•1 hr 9 min
It's been 4 years since we introduced The Brülosophy Podcast and here we are at episode 180, which means it's time for another Brü & A! Contributor Cade Jobe joins Marshall to respond to a bunch of listener submitted questions. The Brülosophy Podcast is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Imperial Yeast has to offer at ImperialYeast.com today.
Mar 30, 2021•1 hr 17 min
Most of the methods we use to make beer today were developed over the last few centuries, and while some have adapted those methods based on new developments, others choose to adhere to more traditional approaches. In this episode, contributor Cade Jobe joins Marshall to talk about their unfiltered opinions on the adherence to brewing traditions. The Brülosophy Podcast is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about wha...
Mar 16, 2021•1 hr 27 min
