Double Hopbeat: A Homebrewing Podcast

James and Shannon pop in to give an update on their recent homebrewing activities. The pair chat about an experimental beer put together by their Homebrew club, a double brew day and James’ contamination issue.  Don’t forget to check out our merch here .

In this episode, the Shannon and James take fantasy football season in a different direction by holding their very own draft—only instead of quarterbacks and wide receivers, they’re selecting their dream lineups of beer styles. From hoppy heavy-hitters to dark and malty sleepers, the duo debate their picks, defend their strategies, and have a few laughs along the way. Make sure to visit our Instag...

Shannon tested out MoreBeer’s Citra Session Pale Ale Flash Brewing kit. The duo discuss the process, pros and cons and who these kits could be geared towards.   Don’t forget to check out our merch here .

The podcast hit the road traveling to Utah to explore the craftbeer scene. Join hosts Shannon and James on their travels to breweries across Salt Lake City and Park City Utah! Be sure to listen in on their recommendations and hear James’ Pretty Women moment. Highlighted breweries include Uinta Brewing, Bewilder Brewing, Top of Main and High West Distillery.  Don’t forget to check out our merch her...

James and Shannon share their recent brewery adventures and also talk about a hot button topic: kids and breweries. The pair discuss recent news stories regarding updated signage and guidelines for kids in breweries and share their thoughts on the topic. Don’t forget to check out our merch here . @phantomfarmsbrewing @greysail

In honor of Memorial Day, Shannon and James talk a little about beer in wartime and spotlight some Veteran owned breweries.  Looking for Veteran owned breweries near you? Search for them here .  Don’t forget to check out our merch here . Sources: https://www.beachesofnormandy.com/articles/A_helmet_full_of_beer/?id=ed105a392a#:~:text=bringing%20beer%20in%20his%20helmet%20for%20the,in%20ceramic%20po...

Following the release of their collaboration beer with Murder Hill Brewing, James and Shannon jump into the ins and outs of the Belgian White (Witbier) style of beer.   Don’t forget to check out the limited release merch to support the Whitin Community Center here !

Another day, another deep dive. James and Shannon delve into the world of IPAs: the history behind them, tips for brewing, and the different styles that make up the overarching family of IPAs.   See our merch here !    

Shannon and James recap their recent trip to Puerto Rico, highlighting the craft beer culture and breweries on the island.   See our merch here !

James and Shannon take a mini deep dive into the style of the Kentucky Common. Touching on the BJCP guidelines as well as the history behind the brew.  See our merch here !

Shannon and James sit down with Brandon from Proost Brewing (@proostbrewing) to talk about his Solera barrel project, love of Belgium beers and his experience as a BJCP/Kentucky State Fair judge.  Check out everything Brandon is working on by following his Instagram @proostbrewing See our merch here !

For the first episode of the year, James and Shannon talk about recent brewery mergers and give tips on how to know if your brewing ingredients have got to go. And did Shannon ever brew that strawberry rhubarb sour? Tune in to find out! See our merch here !

Rounding out the East Bay Homebrew Club spotlights, James and Shannon are joined by Steve, The Plumber of Brewing.  Steve talks about taking on leadership roles in the club, how bad beer made him start brewing and his hopes for the future of homebrewing. See our merch here ! 

On the next installment of their Eastbay Homebrew Club highlight series, Shannon and James welcome @Happylilyeastbrewery, Ricky to the show. They jump into Ricky's background in brewing, writing articles for MoreBeer and using tinctures in beer. See our merch here !  Check out Ricky's articles from MoreBeer here: Brewing Fruited Sours Brewing Suds with Buds Nordic Harvest Ale in New England

Shannon and James kick off their East Bay Homebrew Club Series with Charles, the Wizard of Ciders and Meads. On this special episode, Charles shares how he got started in homebrewing, tips on how to make cider and mead at home and why he joined a homebrew club. Tune in and find out what has Shannon talking about drunken monkeys.

James and Shannon recount some recent brewing mishaps. Shannon discusses her ChatGPT generated pumpkin beer recipe and the duo talk about the pros and cons of PET kegs.   Check out our merch! https://double-hopbeat-podcast.printify.me/products  

ChatGPT takes over Double Hopbeat! After a quick recap of end of summer brewery visits (@oakbay_brewery and @hogislandbeer), James and Shannon answer "Would you rather" homebrewing questions generated by ChatGPT.   We have merch! https://double-hopbeat-podcast.printify.me/products

Coming off of their group brew taste testing, James and Shannon explore the common off-flavors in beer, how they get there, and how to avoid them.   Check out our merch! https://double-hopbeat-podcast.printify.me/products   Sources for this week's episode: Cicerone Certification Program website: https://www.cicerone.org/us-en/blog/off-flavors-in-beer-the-basics AHA site: https://www.homebrewersass...

In another mix pack episode, James and Shannon review the Polar Park Food Truck, Beers & Bevs festival, give insight on the group brew day with their homebrew club (@eastbayhomebrew), share the steps of James's first attempt at a hard seltzer and discuss the latest double brew day (Kolsch and Heady Topper clone). Shout out to @eastbayhomebrew Don't forget we have merch at: https://double-hopbe...

James and Shannon are joined by Adam Hellman, Engineering Manager at Spike Brewing! Adam delves into his background as an engineer and how he entered the homebrewing space. The trio also touch on Spike's commitment to interacting with customers and products that make home brewing easier.   Adam's Oatmeal Stout recipe: https://spikebrewing.com/blogs/recipes/oatmeal-stout-recipe   Don't forget to ch...

On this week’s TGIF episode, Shannon shares what craft beer she tried in Canada while avoiding wild bears. James discusses entering a beer into the 2024 National Homebrewing Competition and his experience entering a Red IPA into the first round for the first time. So tune in and let’s dive into the scoresheet. What information can a homebrewer gather from entering into a competition?   Don't forge...

James and Shannon dive into a homebrew discussion while tasting three versions of a Red IPA collaboration. Differences in style and comparison shows what homebrewing is all about.

James recounts his trip to scope out the beer scene in Toronto, CN and gives some recommendations for anyone looking to visit. Shannon shares fun facts about beer in Canada. 

James recounts his experience at his first ever homebrew club meeting. Plus the duo answer some listener questions about oxygenation in beer!

Chris from @calculatedriskbrewery joins Shannon and James to chat about serving beers at festivals, including some important tips for those looking to try out the festival scene. Plus, hear about Chris's six tap keezer and brewery setup. And James challenges Chris with a "Calculated Risk" game. Special thanks to Chris from @calculatedriskbrewery for coming on the show! Don't forget to check out ou...