Secondary Fermentation

This week the Nick, Lauren, and Joe dive back in for another style studies session. For this episode they tackle the malty styles of munich dunkel, english barleywine, and imperial stout. We enjoyed learning more about these classic styles and we hope you do too. Cheers!

This week marks 1 year of Secondary Fermentation! In this episode we throw out some stats, drink a nice barrel aged sour, and of course, partake in LC's blind tasting pick of the week. Check it out for our 1 year anniversary episode!

This week you're stuck with Nick and Joe only (we know you secretly love it). They recap their separate recent west and midwest adventures and discuss the pending CO2 shortage. Even in her absence LC still manages to try and trick them with her pick of the week...

We got wild last episode and decided to bring it back to the basics for this week. For this episode we're taking a deeper dive into the differences between ales and lagers. Joe nerds out and then Lauren and Nick take their hand at identifying ales and lager styles.

This week the crew gets wild and talks about wild ales and spontaneous fermentation. They crack "Cool Ship Resurgum" from Allagash and get stumped by LC's pick of the week. Check it out for a few laughs and some musical numbers by LC.

This week the gang discusses some recent updates to NJ state legislation and the ever growing problem of beer ingredient shortages. Oh, and they also taste a few beers and try their hand at guessing an LC pick of the week. Cheers!

This week we've got a treat for you. We had the opportunity to talk beer with Paul Philippon, the owner of The Duck Rabbit Craft Brewery in Farmville, NC. Duck Rabbit is famous for their delicious take on dark beer and we had a blast during the interview. Check it out to hear some insight from one of the craft beer greats!

This week Nick and Joe discuss the purple yam that's been making its way into beer, Ube. LC also joins to bring the guys her LC pick of the week, and she almost stumps them. Check it out to hear about the unique purple ingredient!

This week the crew discusses the ongoing hazy IPA trend. They talk about the reason behind the haze, the difference between hazy IPAs and traditional american IPAs, and even jump into some BJCP criteria. Check it out for a few laughs too!

We're back this week with a special episode. We are lucky enough to have Ben Self from Local Oak Brewing Company in Winterville, NC as guest on the podcast. Ben is a wealth of brewing knowledge and passionate brewer. Check out the episode for the full interview as well as a tasting selection from one of our listeners and even some discussion on beer flavored charcoal. Cheers!

This week we're keeping things cold as we talk about a newer style, Cold IPA. Stick around to hear about the origin of the style, some flavor characteristics, and a bit about the brewing process. Plus we talk trademarks, engage in our usual banter, and shoutout a listener. Cheers!

We're now at episode dirty thirty and we have a new segment for you, Style Studies. In this episode we each pick a brew from a certain style (I'm sure you can guess what those are from the title) and discuss the origin, common characteristics, and some info on the beers. Hope you enjoy. Cheers!

This week the crew discusses the new drops dropped by big beer to make other light beers taste better. They also give their recommendations for beer pairings with your Easter dinner. Enjoy! Also, on a side note, we will be transitioning to every other week episodes to boost the quality and time we can spend on each episode. Thanks for listening!

This week the crew discusses adjuncts in beer. Corn, rice, and everything nice....including dozens of doughnuts. Don't forget that LC tries to stump us with her pick. Some great banter and thoughts on beer are to follow so be sure to tune in!

This week it's just Nick and Joe and they discuss Nick's recent tour de beer in Asheville, NC. They also discuss the new brewing adjunct, Phantasm Powder, as well as the recent court decision in the Stone v. Coors case. Even though LC isn't there she still managed to try and stump us with a pick of the week. Check it out and maybe you'll get a laugh or two in as well!

Welcome to spring time. This week the crew does it a bit different and each pick a beer that they think represents spring. We have a unique set of offerings and always some fun banter so be sure to check it out!

Happy St. Patrick's Day! This week we've got some new audio equipment so we can get that kwispy sound (still tweaking it as we go). We also dive into the history and origin of St. Patrick's Day beyond your modern green beer filled celebrations. Join us to find out a little bit about your favorite holiday!

This week we had a bit of technical difficulty so please excuse the audio quality. However, we have a great episode for you on off flavors in beer. Check it out to see why your beer might not be tasting its best. Cheers!

Lauren and Joe have decided they need to go on a diet... how does beer fit into that? This week, the gang discusses how beer affects your metabolism, adds to your caloric intake, and how it fits into your macro counts. They also discuss a recent vacation and a few upcoming local events. Plus, there's always the witty banter (at least to us) to keep things entertaining. Please forgive the overhead...

This episode marks the conclusion of the beer evaluation mini-series and we discuss the touchy side of beer, the mouthfeel. Check it out to hear the conclusion of the series and listen as Lauren absolutely stumps Nick and Joe with LC's pick of the week.

That's right, the guys are continuing the mini-series with flavor as the next discussion. Lauren is out on a secret mission so it's just Joe and Nick but they still manage to get an LC pick of the week. Check it out for a great discussion on your favorite part of beer, the taste.

This week the crew continues their beer evaluation mini-series and discusses the appearance of beer. They also get off topic quite a bit and discuss textiles, the Bengals, and... almond milk? Don't forget their blind beer tasting with LC's pick of the week.

You guessed it, the crew is exploring the next domain in BJCP beer evaluation, aroma. Stick around to hear the discussion on technique, the impact of ingredients on aroma, and the terms used in aromatic evaluation. Don't forget the weekly blind tasting of LC's pick.

This week the beer gang discusses the opener of their "Beer Evaluation Mini-Series" guided by BJCP evaluation standards. First up on the list is "Overall Impression" of a beer style. They also try out the new homebrew they kegged up last week and discuss a recent trip to Hotlanta. As usual, the guys take their shot at guessing LC's pick of the week.

This week the subject for discussion is rare beer. What is it? Why is it? Why do people pay so much for it? Stay tuned to find out these answers...well our take on them. Also hear us try another beer Mad Lib and see if Lauren fools the guys with her pick of the week.