False Bottomed Girls

Diacetyl Part 2: Butteroo 06.02.2023 48:34 ↓

Rachael & Jen are talking diacetyl again plus hear the all-new (and very professional) song "Diacetyl Creep."

London Calling 23.01.2023 1:03:13 ↓

Rachael & Jen recap their recent cask beer-filled trip to London!

Diacetyl Part 1: The Slickening 09.01.2023 35:01 ↓

Rachael & Jen discuss diacetyl and I Love Lucy

Winter Warmers 26.12.2022 41:04 ↓

Rachael & Jen talk mostly about winter warmers and Christmas beers.

2022 Festival of Barrel-Aged Beers Recap 12.12.2022 49:31 ↓

Rachael & Jen talk about their experiences judging at FoBAB for the first time.

Thiols with Laura Burns of Omega Yeast 28.11.2022 38:39 ↓

Rachael & Jen interview Laura Burns, Director of R&D for Omega Yeast, about thiols

Get in Foamation 14.11.2022 1:10:51 ↓

Rachael & Jen talk about how beer foam forms and how to get the best foam for your beer

Great American Beer Festival Judging 31.10.2022 50:40 ↓

Rachael & Jen talk about their experiences judging at the Great American Beer Festival. They also share how they each learned that Rachael and her team won a freaking GOLD MEDAL at GABF this year.

A Very Cicerone Quiz Show 17.10.2022 43:25 ↓

As Rachael gears up for her Master Cicerone exam retake, Jen has some questions for her.

Clambic from Mussels 03.10.2022 34:37 ↓

Rachael & Jen sort of cover the very complex subject of lambic not well.

We Finally Recorded This Episode on Spontaneous Fermentation 19.09.2022 53:04 ↓

Rachael & Jen discuss spontaneous fermentation after many scheduling delays.

Famous Water Profiles 05.09.2022 35:10 ↓

Rachael & Jen cover the water profiles of famous brewing cities & explain the styles that developed based largely on water. Jen finally remembered to include links in the show notes! Bru'n Water Ward Labs Water Test Kit

Water Part (H)2(O): Floaties 22.08.2022 32:19 ↓

Rachael & Jen talk about minerals important to brewing and how to use them. Jen finally remembered to include links in the show notes! Bru'n Water Ward Labs Water Test Kit

We're Diving into Water 08.08.2022 30:48 ↓

Rachael & Jen discuss water chemistry in the first episode of a three-part series. Jen finally remembered to put links in the show notes! Bru'n Water Ward Labs Water Testing Kits

Acid Trips: Demystifying pH & TA 18.07.2022 46:35 ↓

Rachael & Jen discuss how to measure acidity in beer and why pH is important

We've Returned with BJCP Guidelines Updates 04.07.2022 44:18 ↓

Rachael & Jen return from their break to discuss the updates to the BJCP Guidelines that become effective August 1, 2022.

Exogenous Enzymes with Emily Wang 23.05.2022 52:44 ↓

Rachael & Jen welcome special guest Emily Wang of Fermly! Emily teaches us all about exogenous enzymes.

This is Still Your Brain on Beer 09.05.2022 47:50 ↓

Rachael & Jen continue their sensory discussion, this time focusing on biases that can occur when we evaluate beer.

This is Your Brain on Beer 25.04.2022 42:18 ↓

Rachael indulges Jen in talking about how we perceive and what to do when you smell perm solution.

Beer Clean Glassware 11.04.2022 57:38 ↓

Beer Clean Glass Day is coming up on April 23rd so Rachael & Jen talk about beer glassware and how to make sure your glassware is beer clean.

The Most Colorful Episode 28.03.2022 52:45 ↓

Rachael & Jen dive into how beer color is created.

Sister Doris Engelhard 14.03.2022 22:34 ↓

Rachael & Jen cover the biography of the world's last brewing nun.

Trappist Ales 28.02.2022 57:24 ↓

It's a trap(pist)! Rachael & Jen scratch the surface of Trappist ales.

Chocolate & Beer 14.02.2022 35:58 ↓

Rachael & Jen cover another favorite product of fermentation - chocolate!

Sorry, We're American! 31.01.2022 43:40 ↓

Rachael & Jen reminisce over their recent beer- and cheese-filled trip to Munich!