Double Hopbeat: A Homebrewing Podcast

This week James discusses the new steam condenser lid from Spike brewing. While on vacation, the duo revisited some Cape Cod breweries to check out the changes due to COVID.    Are you a homebrewer? Would you like to be featured on the show? Reach out to us via DM and share your experiences!

James and Shannon are joined by Paul Tecker, Founder of H2OPS sparkling hop water, as they continue a mini series on non-alcoholic craft beverages. The trio touch on home grown hops, the rise of hop water, and home brewing. 

This week starts a mini-series centered around hop forward non-alcoholic craft beverages for craft beer lovers. James and Shannon are joined by special guest Dean Eberhardt, Co-Founder of Hoplark HopTea, to discuss how hops can be used in more than just beer. Dean shares Hoplark's journey and the evolution of HopTea. 

James and Shannon talk about automated home brew machines and debate which is better: traditional home brewing equipment or automated systems. 

On this week's episode, James and Shannon are kickstarting the summer with beer gardens, a beer review and a special birthday shoutout.

On this episode, James and Shannon are joined by Sean, a production manager and beer connoisseur. They talk craft beer in NYC, traveling the world, and some upcoming projects.   Resources:  https://www.brewersassociation.org/resource-hub/diversity/ https://www.insider.com/celeste-beatty-first-black-woman-harlem-brewing-company-2019-9 https://www.thrillist.com/drink/nation/black-owned-breweries-us

On a lighter episode of Double Hopbeat, homebrewing strikes back, dogs deliver beer and beer goes virtual. Plus find out what Shannon finds interesting.

James and Shannon welcome back Jack Lamson from Lamson Brewing to close out their series on beer ingredients with recipe development. James and Jack share their recipe development experiences as well as tips for those look to dip their toes into creating their own brew.

James and Shannon wrap up their beer ingredient series, discussing water, hops and adjuncts. Find out why water isn't just water and what some of the most exotic beer add-ins are. 

James and Shannon cover the second brewing ingredient in their beer ingredient series, malt! The dynamic duo dive into the process of malting and specialty malt.    Reference Materials for episode: Raw Materials and Brewhouse Operations Volume 1 of the MBAA Practical Handbook for the Specialty Brewer Brewing- Second Edition by Michael Lewis and Tom Young The Beer Bible by Jeff Alworth

On a special bonus episode, James and Shannon talk about the effects of COVID-19 on the beer industry. They highlight positive stories of the craft beer community coming together. Episode 29 includes ideas to keep you busy while social distancing and ways to support local businesses. 

For the start of a series on beer ingredients, James and Shannon enter the world of yeast. What is it? What does it do? Its all about the yeast!

James and Shannon went to Minnesota! On this week's episode they talk about their experience at the 2020 Winter Beer Dabbler and the St. Paul breweries they visited. 

James and Shannon blend true crime and craft beer as they cover the London Beer Floor of 1814, a murder on Smuttynose Island, and the kidnapping of Adolph Coors III.

James and Shannon discuss canning as a home brewer. They share recommendations and tips and tricks for those looking to take the next step to can their delicious home brews.

In this week's episode James and Shannon highlight how the craft beer community is coming together to support the relief efforts in Australia, as well as in their own communities. Also, we discuss some ways home brewers can make a difference. 

In the first episode of the New Year, James and Shannon recap some of the trends and news stories from 2019 and share their predictions for what is to come in 2020. Happy New Year!

On the last episode of the year, James and Shannon share beer and Christmas cookie pairings, a brief history of the Christmas Beer, and some of the best craft beers to try this Christmas.

In light of the holiday season, James and Shannon share their favorite gift ideas for the novice and experienced homebrewers alike.  Happy Holidays! Uncommon Goods Brew Journal Hoof Hearted Coffee Beans Butterfly Bakery Hot Sauce  

Craft breweries are bringing people together, as music and craft beer are the perfect pairing. On this week's episode, James and Shannon are joined by listener Sierra and Andy from the Deer Creek Boys as we discuss musical talent found at breweries near and far. Ever wondered what an IPA sounds like? We'll play a game to find out! Also featuring Mountain Weekend and their song, "Song for Mary".   ...

On this week's episode James and Shannon explore the world of non-alcoholic beers. How are they made and how we think they will fare in the current beer market. Also, what the heck is hop water??

Its a Bonus episode of Double Hopbeat! Part II of our Behind the Bar series features Ashley, a home brewer and brew-tender from California. Ashley talks about her journey in home brewing and shares stories from her time at Mad River Brewing, including some April Fools hi-jinx. 

On this Halloween episode, James and Shannon cast a craft beer spell on all things Halloween: candy pairings, costumes and party ideas. Tune in to hear haunted brewery stories and much more. 

As part of a new series, James and Shannon highlight brewtenders from neighborhoods near and far. In this week's episode they are on location with Nick Callahan, coffee roaster for Kahfee Roasting Company and brewtender at Percival Brewing in Norwood, MA. Together they delve into the realm of coffee roasting and how its being integrated with craft beer and much more. 

James and Shannon explore the tradition of Oktoberfest and discuss the Oktoberfest brews you can try at home.