Big Monster Brewing Podcast

Episode 23 of Matt Likes Beer features Dolly Hole, a hazy IPA collaboration between Tactical Brewing and Sideward Brewing, two of Matt’s most frequently... The post Matt Likes Beer – Episode 23 – Tactical Brewing Dali Hole first appeared on Big Monster Brewing .

In this episode I cover the brewing of three beers, the fermentation of 4 seltzers, and some of the highlights of the 2025 Hamlin... The post Big Monster Brewing – The 2025 Hamlin Craft Beer Festival Mega Episode first appeared on Big Monster Brewing .

In this episode Matt brews a Pale Ale with hops provided to the Brewers Anonymous Home Brew club by UF/IFAS to help provided sensory... The post Big Monster Brewing – Florida Hop Pale Ale first appeared on Big Monster Brewing .

It’s a new brew day episode where Matt makes and experimental brew substituting a substantial portion of base malt for rye malt and brewing... The post Big Monster Brewing – Rye Altbier first appeared on Big Monster Brewing .

In this episode, Matt forgot about yet another mead he started over a year ago. This time it’s fruit punch mead. How does this... The post Big Monster Brewing – Fruit Punch Mead first appeared on Big Monster Brewing .

In this episode, I several disappointment myself in my live coverage of the event this year, but I did have a great time and... The post Big Monster Brewing – Science On Tap 2025 first appeared on Big Monster Brewing .

In this episode Matt goes through the highs and lows of the difficult task to make filling cans of beer simpler. Or least cleaning... The post Big Monster Brewing – It’s, Little Tiny Cans! first appeared on Big Monster Brewing .

In the episode, Matt starts preparing for the 2025 Craft Ber Festival season AND an upcoming limited series for Big Monster Brewing. This episode’s... The post Big Monster Brewing – WTH??? first appeared on Big Monster Brewing .

Welcome to the September edition of “Brewers Anonymous Monthly,” our online recap of our monthly meeting. This month we look at what’s left in... The post Brewers Anonymous Monthly – September 2024 first appeared on Big Monster Brewing .

It’s another Quick Take episode from Big Monster Brewing, and this time Matt is starting work on a new recipe for a Red I.P.A.... The post Big Monster Brewing – Red I.P.A. Quick Take first appeared on Big Monster Brewing .

It’s a new “quick take” episode for Big Monster Brewing, and this time Matt talks about, and tastes, his American Wheat beer brewed from... The post Big Monster Brewing – American Wheat Quick Take first appeared on Big Monster Brewing .

Murder Hornet has quickly become my most popular beer at festivals all over Florida. Technically, this beer has never been the same twice. Up... The post Big Monster Brewing – Dialing in Murder Hornet first appeared on Big Monster Brewing .

The Florida Homebrew Competition Circuit has begun! Matt travels to Miami to find out the results and witness the start of the season. This... The post Big Monster Brewing – Coconut Cup 2024 first appeared on Big Monster Brewing .

It’s the conclusion of the 3 part mini-series covering the Science On Tap beer Festival. In this episode. Matt explains what he does to... The post Big Monster Brewing – Science On Tap Part 3 first appeared on Big Monster Brewing .

In part 2 of this 3 part mini-series: The beer is brewed. The tickets are sold. Now to get the beer from the fermenters... The post Big Monster Brewing – Science On Tap Part 2 first appeared on Big Monster Brewing .

In this special 3 part mini-series, Matt agrees to brew and serve 3 beers for h the Orlando Science Center fundraiser event “Science on... The post Big Monster Brewer – Science On Tap Part 1 first appeared on Big Monster Brewing .

It’s the holidays and it’s time to brew my annual holiday ale! This time, there’s a bit of a dark twist to it as... The post Big Monster Brewing – Krampus For Dem Spiel first appeared on Big Monster Brewing .

Over a year ago, I decided to take break from brewing an Altbier to reset my memory and expectations on the style. Now I’m... The post Welcome Back, Altbier! first appeared on Big Monster Brewing .

In this episode I try to re-create my most successful beer ever! It’s an American Pale Ale and it was first brewed for a... The post Big Monster Brewing – Hipster Skull Pale Ale first appeared on Big Monster Brewing .

The 2023 Florida State Competition circuit is nearly complete, and I have a bit more brewing to do before it all ends. This time,... The post Big Monster Brewing – Messing with that Amber Ale again! first appeared on Big Monster Brewing .

For the first time since 2017, I’m brewing a beer inspired by the current year’s Halloween Horror Nights event. “Dr Oddfellow’s Odd IPA” is... The post Big Monster Brewing – The Halloween Horror Nights 32 Event Beer first appeared on Big Monster Brewing .

In this episode, I made the same cherry mead I made several times before. But this time, something went very wrong. I found some... The post Big Monster Brewing – Cherry Mead, dump or drink? first appeared on Big Monster Brewing .

I’m trying to give Belgian beers a fair chance and maybe change my mind on the style. This time I attempt to brew a... The post Big Monster Brewing – Belgian Pale Ale? first appeared on Big Monster Brewing .

In this episode, I’ve already brewed a beer. It’s a Rauchbier, a style known for it’s smokey sweet aroma and flavor. The problem is,... The post Big Monster Brewing – Fixing my Rauchbier first appeared on Big Monster Brewing .

Spoiler alert: This is one of the most fun, interesting, and tasty beers I’ve ever made! It started with a ridiculous idea of smoking... The post Big Monster Brewing – Put That In Your Beer and Smoke It first appeared on Big Monster Brewing .