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The Hop Addition

The Hop Additionwww.thehopaddition.uk
A Podcast and Blog about our adventures in homebrewing...
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Episodes

Episode 60 – Adam Makes Beer!

Our first guest from the US is Adam Mills, Head Brewer at Cartridge Brewing in Maineville Ohio and epic content creator under the handle Adam Makes Beer. Join us for a really fun discussion of his brewing journey, the US … Episode 60 – Adam Makes Beer! Read More »

Jan 14, 20232 hr 15 min

Episode 59 – Packaging Beer for Competition

We take a look at the best practices for getting your beer to competitions in peak condition and the common pitfalls that often affect home-brew when its sent out into the wild! Plus our first edition of ‘News of the … Episode 59 – Packaging Beer for Competition Read More »

Jan 07, 20231 hr 32 min

Episode 58 – 2022 Xmas Special

Our last chance to talk homebrew and beer related nonsense for the year, we look back on a big year for The Hop Addition and look forward to some exciting prospects for 2023. Cheers everyone and see you in the … Episode 58 – 2022 Xmas Special Read More »

Dec 31, 20221 hr 39 min

Episode 57 – Jonny from Brew Keg Tap

We welcome Jonny from our commercial sponsor Brew Keg Tap to discuss all things BKT and his own journey in the beer industry and brewing.

Dec 31, 20222 hr 56 min

Episode 55 – Kölsch

A deep dive into the Kölsch beer style, looking at all aspects of brewing this wonderful style at home. Cheers!

Nov 10, 20221 hr 44 min

Episode 54 – Jack from Baron Brewing

The Hop Addition welcomes Jack from Baron Brewing to discuss the awesome beers that he is knocking out, setting up a new brewery, can artwork and cats buttholes….

Oct 20, 20221 hr 50 min

Episode 53 – State of the (brewing) Union 2022

A general chat and update on how our personal brewing has been going recently and any new and interesting knowledge, techniques or equipment we have been using. Cheers!

Oct 13, 20222 hr 36 min

Episode 52 – Hoddy on the Poddy

We are joined by Martin Hoddinott winner of our homebrew competition at Unity brewing, we talk about Hod’s brewing background, his process and methods, the winning recipe and some exciting plans for the future. Enjoy!

Sep 14, 20222 hr 3 min

Episode 50 – WCIPA

A long discussion where we eventually talk a bit about west coast IPAs.

Aug 27, 20222 hr 34 min

Episode 49 – Matt Dutton from TRACK Brewing

A great discussion with Matt Dutton, Head Brewer at Track about his journey into brewing, how Track got started and most importantly how to brew beers the Track way. Plus how many DIPAs can the team drink before entering the … Episode 49 – Matt Dutton from TRACK Brewing Read More »

Aug 17, 20222 hr 7 min

Unity Conflux Competition DeBrief

A quick review of our first homebrew competition which took place last month at Unity Brewing Co in Southampton. Massive thanks to all our sponsors and entrants for the event we had a blast!

Aug 03, 202257 min

Episode 47 – Ivan Juggins from Mash Brewing WA

Our first international guest on the pod! A fascinating chat with Aussie homebrewer turned pro Ivan Juggins covering the realities of pro brewing, the craft beer scene in Australia and an infamous Doughnut beer amongst many other topics!

Jun 18, 20221 hr 57 min

Episode 46 – Robbie from Yakima Chief Hops

A really interesting discussion with Robbie Harrigan from Yakima Chief Hops, we talk about the origins of the company and their philosophy, what the difference is between T45, T90 and Cryo, how new hops are named and how research and … Episode 46 – Robbie from Yakima Chief Hops Read More »

Jun 11, 20221 hr 42 min

Episode 45 – Duration Brewing

We are joined by Miranda and Bates from Duration to chat about their journey setting up the brewery, the In for the Duration crowd funder, the Duration brewing philosophy and everything in-between! This episode includes a fiver off discount code … Episode 45 – Duration Brewing Read More »

May 30, 20221 hr 42 min

Episode 44 – Golden Ales

Golden Ales, what are they, what goes in them and how can you brew a good one!

May 21, 20221 hr 37 min

Hop Addition x Unity Homebrew Competition!

A very exciting announcement about a homebrew competition we have organised in collaboration with Unity Brewing Company and a whole host of other sponsors. The date for the competition is the 29th of July and you can find out all … Hop Addition x Unity Homebrew Competition! Read More »

May 21, 202229 min

Episode 43 – BBQ & Beers

If theres one thing we like to talk about almost as much as beer its BBQ so on this pod we do both! Cheers

May 14, 20222 hr 42 min

The Commercial/Patreon Pod

A proper announcement of our launch on Patreon and obviously some beers getting drunk and general chat about whats been brewing, cheers! Check out the Patreon perks here: https://www.patreon.com/TheHopAdditionPodcast

Apr 16, 20221 hr 8 min

Episode 42 – Jonny Garrett of CBC

In this episode we are joined by none other than Jonny Garrett from The Craft Beer Channel, we discuss a wide range of topics from his experiences so far in homebrewing to the state of the beer industry in the … Episode 42 – Jonny Garrett of CBC Read More »

Apr 11, 20222 hr 54 min

Episode 41 – Homebrew Myths

Debunking a few of the less accurate bits of information that circulate regarding home brewing

Mar 19, 20222 hr 14 min

Episode 40 – Jimmy from Unity Brewing Company

In the episode we were very pleased to welcome Jimmy from Unity Brewing for a wide ranging chat on his experience setting up a brewery, creating and brewing great beers and lots more cheers!

Mar 05, 20222 hr 44 min

The Commercial Pod Episode 4

Lots of beer, mostly Chris’s beermail but a few commercials as well and the usual general mayhem!

Feb 26, 20221 hr 15 min

Episode 38 with Matt Curtis

Matt Curtis is an author, blogger, and beer lover who is the author of Modern British Beer and Pellicle Magazine. He joins us for a jaunt through the world of Modern British Beer. We talk about where it came from, … Episode 38 with Matt Curtis Read More »

Jan 22, 20222 hr 11 min

Episode 37 – Plans for the year!

In episode 37, due to dry january and covid Owen and Chris discuss their plans for the year, and have a few beers. A non-scripted meander through many topics and beers we’re gonna brew and Owen declares his need for … Episode 37 – Plans for the year! Read More »

Jan 08, 20222 hr 4 min

Episode 35 – How to cock up a brewday!

This episode has been on the cards for a while, its all the ways to cock up a brewday, how to screw it before you start, when you package and all the steps in between. Enjoy!

Nov 13, 20212 hr 40 min

Episode 34 – Brewing Social Media

Join us for a review of of the homebrewing social media scene, our own experiences creating content, channels we follow as well as some tips on starting your own. P.s if you are wondering about the missing episodes we were … Episode 34 – Brewing Social Media Read More »

Oct 02, 20212 hr 16 min

Commercial Pod, Episode 3

Like buses, when you havent had one for a while, 2 episodes turn up in 3 minutes… Owen and Chris review another couple of beers and shoot the breeze about life in general. 2 beers this time cos it was … Commercial Pod, Episode 3 Read More »

Sep 11, 20211 hr 26 min
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